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THE HOME PLACE
By Merritt Mauzey
Located in Portland, ME
Mauzey, Merritt. THE HOME PLACE. Lithograph with handcoloring, c. 1940. Edition size not known. 9 1
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1940s The Vintage Home

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Lithograph, Color

The Home my Daddy Built, Lithograph by Velox Ward
By Velox Ward
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Velox Ward, American (1901 - 1994) Title: The Home my Daddy Built from the America: The
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1970s American Modern The Vintage Home

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Lithograph

An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy
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1960s Indian Anglo-Indian The Vintage Home

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Cane, Teak

Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1965 - designer : Miroslav Rada - Artia Praha - English version - original condition, see the photos - 207 pages - many beautiful pictures - jr.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Home

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Paper

Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect
By Donald Judd
Located in Ystad, SE
from the home of a Danish architect. Being a prototype this is the only table made. Cleverly made with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Pine

Road to the home at summer evening. 1973, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm
By Alfejs Bromults
Located in Riga, LV
Road to the home at summer evening. 1973, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV
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1970s Realist The Vintage Home

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Oil, Cardboard

Statues at the home of Horst P. Horst, Oyster Bay, New York
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s The Vintage Home

Materials

Archival Pigment

Acapulco Villa, 1968: Las Brisas, the home of Eustaquio Escandon in Acapulco
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Staley-Wise Gallery offers photographic prints from the Slim Aarons Archive, owned and housed by Getty Images Archive in London. All photographs are printed and authorized by the Get...
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1960s The Vintage Home

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C Print

CHRISTIAN DIOR Home Collection Vintage Silver Plated Wicker Style Basket
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Home Collection vintage silver plated wicker style basket with handles. Embossed
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20th Century French The Vintage Home

Geffrye Museum, Museum of the Home London England: Routemaster Bus sign c. 1970
Located in London, GB
To see our other posters and views of London, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the vi...
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1970s Modern The Vintage Home

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Other Medium

Tiffany & Co 1970s Silver Plate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
silver shines in the light, this is such a luxurious home item that is sure to add a pop of bling to your
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1970s The Vintage Home

1970s Gucci Pewter Mini Sparrow Votive Holder Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a wonderfully unique gift! Check out our page to see our other rare Gucci home pieces!
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1970s Italian The Vintage Home

1970s Gucci Anchor & Rope Nautical Leather Bookends
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
page to see our other rare Gucci home pieces!
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1970s Italian The Vintage Home

Hermes Porcelain Toucan Plate
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pairing with other fine Versace or Gucci home goods. No notable flaws, but remember that these are
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20th Century French The Vintage Home

Gucci Vintage Fine Bone China Knight Mug
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes home goods. No notable flaws, but remember that these are vintage that will come with some wear
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1980s Italian The Vintage Home

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
thin brown leather straps. Suitable as a container in the home. The suitcases are perfect to be placed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Brass

Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
distinctive appearance. A treat for the avid reader. Delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Marble

Unique Hand-Carved Floral Walnut Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
section. Sure to make a statement in any room of the home or office. Folds to a convenient 24" width for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Walnut

50cm Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
display piece for the home.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Horse Bust Bookends, English, Cast Brass, Decorative, Novel Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with superb colour and finish. A treat for the avid reader. Delivered polished and ready for the home
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Late 20th Century British Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Brass

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
amazing Mid Century ,Classic Ranch Home in Buffalo NY.. Most likely custom built for the home, Wonderful
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown and Green Leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
straps. Can be used as a container at home. The suitcases are perfect to be placed creatively at home
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Brass

STARBAY SURCOUF LARGE STEAMER TRUNK AT HOME BAR WiTH GLASSES CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
Located in GB
Starbay Surcouf large at home bar hidden inside a steamer trunk Please note the delivery fee listed is
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20th Century European Victorian The Vintage Home

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Brass

Globe Drinks Trolley French Atlas Decorative Cocktail Bar
Located in Buxton, GB
worldwide. We specialise in European Decorative Furniture, and Decorative Pieces for the Home, Garden and
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Late 20th Century French Classical Greek The Vintage Home

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Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Green Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
light brown leather straps. Can be used as a container at home. The suitcases are perfect to be placed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Metal

Pink Marble Obelisk in the Style of the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
A Large Marble Obelisk from Italy in the style of the Grand Tour collectibles. This piece would look perfect in your wunderkammer collection or set on your desk of curiosities. Gene...
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour The Vintage Home

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Stone, Marble

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of "Thinker" Bookends. This pair has an Art Deco styling. They are solid and have a presence. Cast metal pieces that are evocative of classical styles. These bookends we...
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20th Century American Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Metal

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Vintage the Thinker Bookends
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk, Art Deco, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desirably clean interior and eye-catching outer finish. Delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Reed

Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Shipping Trunk, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 92cm (36.25'') Max Depth: 48cm (19'') Max Height: 48cm
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Brass

White Marble Stone Obelisk Made in Italy and in the Style of the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
General note: Shipping quotes as supplied by 1stdibs are only indicative. We will discuss and figure out the best possible shipment method (and rate) for every individual object We...
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20th Century Italian The Vintage Home

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Stone, Marble

Cesare Lacca Magazine Trolly from the 50s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, IT
Magazine trolly Cesare Lacquer from the 50s in wood with three glass surfaces and very nice golden metal wheels to store magazines efficiently and also easily transportable.
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1950s Italian The Vintage Home

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Metal

Cesare Lacca Magazine Trolly from the 50s
Cesare Lacca Magazine Trolly from the 50s
H 23.228 in W 20.472 in D 14.37 in
Pair of Art Deco Fashioned Three-Panel Mirrored Room Dividers or Folding Screens
Located in Stamford, CT
any room in the home or office. Purchased from a Hotel in France these custom panels can be purchased
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency The Vintage Home

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Mirror

Circular Chrome Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair metal chrome plated bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré. Each bookend has a heavy rectangular base. Dimensions Each bookend measures: 6.5” width x 4.5” depth x 7.5” height. C...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Metal, Chrome

A pair of large onyx vases from the 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Each vase is intricately carved from a different block of onyx, displaying varying shades of green and reddish veins. In excellent condition, these vases boast the highest quality on...
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Mid-20th Century The Vintage Home

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Onyx

A pair of large onyx vases from the 1950s
A pair of large onyx vases from the 1950s
H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Heavy Bookend in the shape of a wild boar.
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Heavy bookend in the shape of a wild boar. Green glass/plastic eyes. MATERIAL Unknown, plaster or maybe alabaster? DIMENSIONS Height: 21,5 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 16 cm
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1960s The Vintage Home

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Alabaster

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
compartments, one of which with envelope and thin brown leather straps. Can be used as a container at home
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Metal

Pair of Glass Bookends in the Style of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of frosted Horse Head sculpture bookends. The pair could be used as decorative pieces but also are perfect for bookends, especially in a Childs room. They are molded...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Art Glass

Italian Brass Bookends in the style of Gabriella Crespi, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
These Italian Brass Bookends, crafted in the style of Gabriella Crespi during the 1970s, stand as exceptional pieces of functional artistry, each exuding a timeless elegance and soph...
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1970s Italian Renaissance Revival The Vintage Home

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Brass

Scott Medlock Capturing the Moment Hardcover Book 2010 Signed
By Scott Medlock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scott Medlock Capturing the Moment Hardcover Book 2010. Book is signed and autographed by SCOTT MEDLOCK. As one of the worlds foremost artists, Scott Medlock has teamed with and pai...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist The Vintage Home

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Paper

Gold and Black Art Nouveau / Art Deco Paravant 20th Century Wood and Gold Leaf
Located in DE
home screen measures 215 cm in height, 185 in width and 2 cm in depth. There are four panels and each
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20th Century European Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Modern Style Bronze Bookends by the Artist David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Modern Style Bronze Bookends by the Artist David Marshall
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Late 20th Century Spanish The Vintage Home

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Bronze

Sculptural Austrian Midcentury Brass Key Book Ends from the, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large completely handcrafted sculptural modernist book ends in the shape of old keys. One-of-a-kind pieces, handmade of solid brass in the 1950s in Austria.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Brass

Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of vintage chalk ware Thinking Man bookends in a faux bronze finish. There are some minor chips on both bookends, but over all in good condition.
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1960s American Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Plaster

Ceramic Bird Bookends in the Style of Georges Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Bird Bookends in the style of Georges Jouve, 1960s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

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Ceramic

Patinated Brass the Thinker Pair of Bookends After Rodin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair bookends, in polished patinated brass after Rodin The Thinker sculpture, a great piece of conversation after a masterpiece.
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20th Century American Romantic The Vintage Home

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Metal

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider
Located in Lake Worth, FL
applications in the home, shop, or office. It can be taken apart and shipped in 4 pieces to reduce shipping
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1970s Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Brass

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Vintage Home

Materials

Brass

1940s Original Gone with the Wind Sculpture Rhett + Scarlett Cinematic Novelty
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find original production movie promotional item for the release of Gone with the Wind! Sculptures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as bookends. A first run brass, sharp an...
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1940s American Art Deco The Vintage Home

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Brass Bookends Inspired by 'the Thinker' from Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass bookends, depicting The Thinker by Auguste Rodin. Presumably made in Italy, around 1960-1970. Good condition, beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: 18 (h) x 8,5 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Brass

MCM Metal Brutalist Globe Hemispheres Sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charlotte, NC
A companion pair of Brutalist style globe hemispheres metal sculptures. Unsigned, in the manner of Curtis Jere. Patinated bronze color solid metal forming the clearly visible contine...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist The Vintage Home

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bakelite, Sheet Metal / Tin Globe from the 1950s, West Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Globe from the 1950s. Specially made on the subject of aviation. Depicted with all kinds of flying lines. Made by the company M.S. Germany. The globe is made of Tin and t...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of bronze "X O" bookends in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1990s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measure 4"W x 5.5"D x 6.5...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Home

Materials

Marble, Metal

Cabin Trunk from the 1930s
By Dale
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful decorative cabin trunk from the 1930s. These were often used as a wardrobe on intercontinental crossings. The idea was that you left the clothes in the suitcase. Interior i...
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1930s North American The Vintage Home

Materials

Leather

Cabin Trunk from the 1930s
Cabin Trunk from the 1930s
H 40.56 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Cobbler and the Nobleman Vintage Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The Cobbler working on Boots and the Nobleman protecting his Money. Bookends by “Max Le Verrier”, signed Original French Art Deco, 1930s Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) S...
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Home

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Marble, Spelter

Folding Screen, Rattan and Woven Wicker 3 Panel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of
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1940s The Vintage Home

Materials

Rattan

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Home

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks or Bookends in the style M. Gerber, c 1970
By Monique Gerber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks or Bookends In the style of Monique Gerber - unsigned circa 1970 unpolished with nice patina individual size: 1.5" deep x 4" wide x 7.5" tall "I like...
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1970s American Futurist The Vintage Home

Materials

Bronze

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The Vintage Home For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the the vintage home you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a Pop Art version. Making the right choice when shopping for a the vintage home may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a the vintage home to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, beige, blue and more. There have been many interesting the vintage home examples over the years, but those made by Slim Aarons, Charles Ragland Bunnell, Edward Marecak, Maxwell Mackenzie and Miroslav Tichy are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, paper and oil paint.

How Much is a The Vintage Home?

The price for a the vintage home in our collection starts at $28 and tops out at $360,000 with the average selling for $1,918.
Questions About The Vintage Home
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    To display your purse at home, you should typically place it upright on a shelf in a cool, dry area that doesn't receive direct sunlight. Stuffing your bag with acid-free tissue paper or white cotton towels will help it maintain its shape between uses. Refer to the care and storage instructions provided by the maker for specific instructions. Shop a variety of bags on 1stDibs.
  • The easiest way is to measure the circumference of the finger you wish to put a ring in. Once you have the circumference, you can search online for a table that roughly estimates the ring size to the circumference of the finger.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Choosing a desk for your home or office is a matter of personal preference, but ideally, the best home office desk would be one designed with ergonomics in mind. In other words, it should be of an optimum height to save you from slouching, it should preferably be equipped with adjustable height settings to help achieve eye level with your laptop, and it should not take up too much space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage home office desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 homes and other structures over the course of his life. However, only about 400 of those designs were ever built. Some of his most famous homes include Fallingwater, the Frederick C. Robie House, the Hollyhock House, the Darwin D. Martin House and Taliesin. Explore a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.