About 549 Collection
As visual designers, we are energized by shapes, colors, textures, attention to design and the stories behind many of our pieces. As such, we offer our buyers a carefully curated selection of items. From early European and American to contemporary, our objective is to give the creatively curious buyer a tantalizing palette from which to choose when looking for that unique piece. So please, come and look around!
Established in 20231stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp
Located in Louisville, KY
This mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Period Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp is a truly phenomenal piece of art. With multiple scenes that include Japanese figures in ceremonial costumes in var...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1922 Rookwood Art Nouveau Soft Turquoise Green with Panels
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
True to Roodwood's quality and uniqueness, this 1922 Art Nouveau piece with simplistic panel designs reflective of the period is a beautiful specimen in their historic line up. For t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton
Located in Louisville, KY
It's no reason this stunning work of textile art from the 1830's was on display for almost 30 years! For lovers of the artfully whimsical crazy quilt, this gorgeous work of art is a ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Felt, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Velvet
Vintage Butterscotch Ovoid Hand-blown Vase, Makora Krosno, Poland
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful contemporary ovoid vase is a gorgeous example of the hand-blown glass artisanship found in Krosno, Poland. Skilled craftsmen develop Makora Krosno Hand Blown Glass in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Art Glass Vase by Thomas Buechner for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio
By Thomas Scharman Buechner
Located in Louisville, KY
Created in the Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in 1983 by Thomas Scharman Buechner (1926-2010), this stunning blown glass vase resembles a large beautiful moonstone gem. With it's opalesque ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stripped Jacquard Taffeta Upholstered Slipper Chairs a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of slipper chairs present with a unique curved back, are covered in a stunning Jacquard taffeta fabric showcasing a palette of creams, golds, blues, creams, harves...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Louis XV-Style Bergere Armchairs with Walnut Frame
Located in Louisville, KY
This matching pair of vintage Louis XV-style chairs are delightfully charming with their butter yellow stripe and blind bark textured enclosed upholstery, exposed solid walnut wooden...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare 18th Century English Walnut Queen Anne Period Shepherds Crook Armchair
Located in Louisville, KY
For the serious collector or those with discerning taste in fine antiques of the 18th century, this is a wonderful chair to explore further. This rare piece, c. 1720, is extraordina...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine where this gorgeous piece might have been in its past life. Perhaps stately mansions with warm block panel, high ceilings and crown molding for days. The wealthy would have h...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Ash Glazed & Wood Fired Vase by Imes Gallery
Located in Louisville, KY
This piece is absolutely one of our favorites in the category of organic modern as it encapsulates elements of nature in the most unique way! From the palette in the glaze to the inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Ash
Organic Modern Large Pod Vase by Michael Imes
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to organic modern, this large wood-fired vessel is nothing short of stunning. Utilizing rich earth elements to create this beautiful vase, Michael Imes often uses ash i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ash, Clay
Organic Modern Ash Glaze & Wood Fired Vase in Amber & Mustard Tones
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine a space with the most wonderful organic modern tones and surfaces in shades of tan, amber, taupe and mustard. Simple. Pure. Back to the basics, yet ahead in design. Welcome to this latest piece!
Unfortunately unattributed, this artist is/was amazing in choice of shapes, techniques and color palette. This timeless wood fired vase...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay, Ash
