About Handelshuis Wassenaar BV
WELCOME TO OUR GALLERY : Handelshuis Wassenaar BV and the studio team proudly present our collection on 1stdibs, born from a lifelong passion for art and antiques. My name is Henk Wassenaar, and I’ve been active in this fascinating world for over 25 years. Together with my dedicated team, I carefully curate a selection of unique pieces that are not only of the highest quality...but also full of character and soul. Every item we offer was made by some of the finest craftsmen of their time...using exceptional techniques, the best materials, and above all, a true love fo...Read More
Established in 20001stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Italian Murano Textured Glass Flush Mount, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural hand-crafted Murano glass ceiling light with an exceptionally low profile.
There are Murano fixtures that impress through color, and others that rely almost entirely on t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare French Japonisme Hand Carved Dragon Barometer & Thermometer, circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare late 19th century sculptural weather station with hand-carved dragon.
Some antique objects are interesting because of what they were made to do. Others because of how they were...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc, Enamel
Rare French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Chandelier with Six Chinoiserie Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
Some chandeliers are decorative objects. This extraordinary silvered bronze example is closer to a piece of sculpture that happens to illuminate a room.
Made in France circa 1920-19...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Glashütte Limburg 3846 Opaline Glass & Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural 1970s wall lights by Glashütte Limburg, offered as a rare set of five.
With their elegant fan-shaped silhouette and restrained combination of white opaline glass and poli...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare matching set of three Venetian mouth-blown glass wall sconces, Italy, c1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare matching set of three Venetian mouth-blown glass wall sconces, Italy, circa 1950–1970.
It is the construction of these Italian wall lights that makes them so attractive. Rather...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic Revival Brass Hexagonal Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Architectural Arts & Crafts lantern with wonderful Gothic Revival character.
There is something almost architectural about this antique hanging lantern. Its tall hexagonal body, ric...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Tobacco or Cigar Box Humidor Great Poodle Dog
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece.
This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood
French Belle Époque Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Jewelry Box, Automne, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Charming French Belle Époque jewelry box with thick beveled glass and Automne medallion.
Some antique objects immediately reveal how much attention once went into even the smallest ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Glass
Materials
Brass
1940s Hand Painted Native American Chief Portrait on Wood Panel, Oak Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking mid-20th century hand-painted portrait of a Native American chief.
Dating from circa 1940-1950, this atmospheric portrait was painted directly onto an old wooden panel and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint, Plywood
Three Art Deco Style Cocoon Shape Midcentury Modern Era Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of 3 handcrafted Mid-Century alabaster wall sconces, timeless Elegance.
This stunning set of three wall sconces is expertly handcrafted from natural alabaster, offering both ref...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Large Gothic Revival Oak Chandelier with Six Gargoyles Holding Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
There are chandeliers that illuminate a room, and there are chandeliers that seem to bring an entire world with them.
This remarkable Gothic Revival example certainly belongs to the...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Twisted Column Pedestal Sculpture Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive antique display pedestal with wonderful hand-carved details and a warm, rich patina.
Made in the early 1900s, this tall and elegant pedestal is a beautiful example of tra...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
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