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European “throwing dummy”. These incredible works of art were made in Austria, Germany, The Netherlands and France in the early part of the 20th Century. Constructed of sewn and stit...

Artist-made pottery drip-glaze table lamp with new linen shade. Gorgeous tones of indigo and navy on a bulbous form in an intentionally abstract pattern flow across a lightly texture...

Max Sauze-style plant stand or display pedestal.. 10 13/16”W c 10 13/16”D x 36”H 16.88”H lower open space 16.75”H upper open space A powder-coated steel frame in black with thre...

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), 'Man with Pipe' An original period 1946 lithograph, printed by Albert Carman, City Island, NY. 11"W x 15"H overall 7.65" x 11" H image only Thi...

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), 'Head Of A Woman'. An original period 1946 lithograph, printed by Albert Carman, City Island, NY. 11"W x 15"H overall 7.65" x 11" H image only ...

Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...

From the early 20th century, and before, the imagery of the humble banana has always captured our interest and attention. From Claes Oldenburg to Any Warhol and more recently, Mauriz...

Contemporary Minimalist curved pendant on a fine matching chain. The polished sterling silver pendant is stamped "925", has a subtle shine and pairs well with everyday or dressier looks; lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. The simple modern silhouette highlights the silver color for versatile styling. We feel the piece features elements of several jewelry designers like Paloma Picasso, Frank Gehry, Bill Tendler...

An original portrait of an elegant lady, wearing a little black dress (LBD) and a sheer shawl. The woman is wearing a sparkling diamond ring and black shoes with criss cross detailin...

A heavyweight brass Surrealist pipe that is spring-loaded to function as a note holder, and with an opening to hold a pen. The bronzed flat plate metal base is attached to the pipe...

Early 20th C. milk jug with broken and repaired marble top, the perfect weathered and rustic drink table. This fits a few wine glasses or would make an adorable little guest room nig...

Note: Re-upholstered in midnight blue velvet August 2026. New photos forthcoming. Midcentury Italian brass chairs from the 1960s, this is the gold standard in chic! Solid oxidized b...

Large woven Italian tray, trimmed in brass. Our team purchased this tray in June 2026 in Florence, Italy. It’s a genuine piece of late 1970s Chic Bohemian vintage that exemplifies th...

Heavyweight, extra large, carved alabaster hinged box. We sourced this ourselves in June 2026 in Florence, Italy, and brought it to 1stDibs. This scale and shape are increasingly mor...

A set of (4) heavy oak Brutalist “chalet” dining chairs. We love a set like this in smaller apartments or townhomes where they can become chameleon-like and be brought into different...

Circa late 1980s, this exquisite Marble dining or breakfast table is Ello Furniture-attributed 80’s Breccia marble (either Botticelli or Aurora). It is neutral, yet textural, subdued...

A set of (4) heavy oak Brutalist “chalet” dining chairs. We love a set like this in smaller apartments or townhomes where they can become chameleon-like and be brought into different...

Ziggurat motif, heavy maple wood bases with loomed soft cotton, new upholstery. Soft, canvas-backed hand-crafted vintage 1970s textiles just added over new foam. With references to ...

Oak butcher block style dining table/desk. Completely solid construction, no veneers, circa 1970s, heavyweight piece. Clean lines, simple minimalist form, with all of the heft and co...

Charming original handmade early 20th C. stool with faux leather upholstery that has the most perfect wear and patina. The weight is impressive, considering the size, a testament to ...

Rosewood cocktail table on slender, tapered, elegant legs. Top features softly curved sides. This understated piece is slightly taller and could be placed behind a sofa for a pair of oversized lamps...

Silver Plated Francesca Moretti Silverstar International Picture Frame with an original painting by Jette Moore. Ms. Moore has been painting since she was a toddler. Her paintings ar...

An oval carved marble tray with six Midcentury Modern milk glass low ball glasses. Perfect for a chic wet bar or bar cart. This set would be so pretty on a kitchen island with the gl...

Alvar Aalto originally designed this door handle for the National Pensions Institute in Helsinki (1948-57) and, because it was such a successful form, reused in on many of his subseq...

Late 20th C. tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland Smith. A wood frame, with applied horn and brass inlay detailing. Multiple cubbies and drawers, with cast brass drop pull...

Primitive unlacquered brass cast brass door pulls attached to long, slim backplates. These have a patinated finish that has developed beautifully and naturally over the past 60-70 ye...

Dramatic art photography still life on toothy, high quality watercolor paper. Purchased in 1990 in NYC; artist is Waco Moore. We love the still life image of a singular pepper in th...

Wall-mounted iron base marble top console table. Elegant scroll base with warm-toned, salmon-colored marble top. Overall great used condition with previous paint to iron and one chi...

Amber is believed to align body, mind, and spirit; to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities Lovely sculptural stud earrings in sterling silver and baltic amber. Each is sta...

A red-painted primitive, counter-mounted shelf. The perfect size and depth for a small collection of pottery or design objects/implements. The best aspect is the sculptural sides tha...

A figured round marble top on a Kreiss "Duchess" fluted pedestal table base. Perfect as a game table, breakfast table, card table or cozy dining ...

A set of two coordinating sterling silver creamers in a Neoclassical style. Wonderful forms that would be perfect for simple syrup or on small saucers on a tea tray or coffee service; one could hold a lavender syrup and the other could offer cream. Both are marked and both show years worth of loving usefulness in the form of little dents and dings. A small bunch of wildflowers would be absolutely sweet in these vessels. They would make sweet and loving Easter basket...

This exquisite handblown art glass vase, adorned with delicate gold flecks is so special and ready to be added into a glass collection, or given as a gift to someone special. The asy...

Pair of unique monochromatic prints on an unusual material, both framed and displayed under glass. Frames feature brushed silver metal finish contrasting beautifully against deep bla...

Unique 1970s Green Marble Modernist ice bucket with lid. Sculptural and made of richly speckled green marble with ivory veining. You won't have to...

Great earing display piece, or simply an Industrial bas relief wall-sculpture, this great outline of a female torso/bust is a contemporary feeling piec...

In the style of Robert Hughes, Joseph Goethe and Antoniucci Volti, Frank Dobson and hints of Fernando Botero, this exquisite museum quality sculpture is one of the most enduring piec...

A sculptural and weighty pair of hand-forged steel and wood bookends, crafted in the 1970s and evocative of Don Shoemaker’s iconic studio craft aesthetic. These unique pieces blend B...

Striking set of seven cobalt blue lowball glasses in a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired form. Hand-blown and beautifully weighted, each glass possesses a substantial feel in the hand ...

Iconic vintage solid brass apple paperweight, a sculptural Pop Art object distinguished by its substantial weight and timeless form. Crafted in unlacquered brass, the surface has dev...

A studio craft, handmade box. The main box is created in a clean cube of figured American walnut. The lid and angular "legs" are of maple, and at the very top, a detailed cast bronze...

A pair of metal wire lounge chairs. Cube forms with deep seats and extremely comfortable ergonomics. The frames feature an intricate geometric design that feels Modern and clean. The...

This unique, hand-carved wooden sculpture of a hand was created by a Colorado folk artist known for his rustic, heartfelt style. The piece showcases the warmth, character, and expres...

Contemporary Modernist original 1980s painting with striking portrait of a brunette woman in a rust colored button down blouse, displayed under glass, and in a vintage gilt wood fram...

Wall bas relief sculpture made of painted plaster and framed in weathered steel in the style of Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (b. 1949). The composition presents a fusion of ant...

Bentwood Thonet armchair with original hand-caned seat 20.13”W x 25”D x 35.25”H with a 18.25”H seat and 27.38”H arms The heart motif in the back of this chair gives it a charm and ...

Welded, artist-created, steel trees for wall display. They each have a votive holder and glass votive. Great developed patina and surface oxidation to both trees. These are both "si...

Attributed to production by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s. The history of the "Manx table" generally refers to either the traditional furniture of the Isle of Man or the broader culinary and social history of what appeared on those tables throughout the centuries. Manx tables...

Single oak Børge Mogensen chair (Denmark) c.1950s. Iconic design featuring circular joinery details to chair back and original hand woven Danish cord seat. Two cylindrical frame ext...

The eye-catching “Bouloum” chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue and manufactured by Arconas in Canada in the 1970s. This unique, pop-art style chair in the shape of a person is full...

Balance, refinement and comfort embodied in a single, European, hand-woven papercord bench/ottoman. A very simple and ubiquitous (likely French) patinated bench. The perfect accent ...

Kuba Shoowa pillows…crafted from a handwoven palm wood raffia from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Each one is unique; custom made in 2006 with raw silk backs. Th...

A lightweight, easy to wear, Minimalist Malachite perfume vial pendant displayed on thin, sleek black cord. The Malachite is a full teardrop shape, which has been carved to have a c...

Folk Art, Primitive sculptural log chair. Carved from a single wood log, with hand tools and with a particular orientation, dimensionality and wonderful hand-feel. Created after the ...

A lightweight, handmade, medallion-style metal belt or necklace. Each octagonal element has been hand-shaped from a single piece and formed and soldered to a smaller brass center ele...

A weighty, triple strand metal belt or necklace. Cast metal dual ring toggle closure in textured metal. So many ways to wear this piece. It can be a waist belt, a belt for the hips, ...

French iron table with a (replacement) Breccia marble top embodies a timeless combination of elegance and durability. The slender iron base features graceful curves and a sturdy stru...

A tubular Lucite frame of three parts secured by chromed steel triangular hardware that supports a 1950s extra large round steel tray in its original painted finish. The tray is heav...

Artisan-crafted, hand-built glazed pottery pitcher in sage green and ivory. Dragonfly design glazed to both sides. Signed and dated to unglazed base. Wonderfully textural, with a go...

Fabulous pair of acrylic folding chairs in soft "barely" lavender. Designed with heavyweight chrome frames, and thick, bent acrylic seats and backs, in a Minimalist, Postmodern sty...