Frits Henningsen Furniture
Danish, 1889-1965
Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen never compromised on quality. His furniture is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, and unlike many designers of his day, Henningsen — a dogged perfectionist — rarely permitted any of his pieces to be built outside of his own workshop. Each of his elegant low-profile tables, chairs and sofas feature the clean lines and graceful curves typically associated with vintage mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture.
Henningsen was born in 1889 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. He was mentored by the well-known and respected cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck and completed his apprenticeship at the age of 22.
Henningsen also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where one of his teachers was legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint, who is frequently called the father of Danish modernism. Henningsen saw Klint as a friendly rival, which motivated him to refine his craftsmanship and technique.
Henningsen traveled throughout Germany, France, and Great Britain to gather knowledge, experience and inspiration. He returned to Copenhagen in 1915 and set up a furniture store and workshop to create and sell his own designs. He also developed relationships with Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn, the only furniture manufacturers he trusted to produce his designs.
Bucking the angular and geometric furniture trends of the time, Henningsen embraced fluid and organic forms. Much of his inspiration came from the Rococo, French Empire and British 17th-century styles he encountered on his travels. The 1930 Heritage chair is a prime example of these influences. It features soft, curving lines and has a sophisticated appeal.
Another piece that showcases Henningsen’s style and craftsmanship is the 1952 Signature chair. A striking work that features an inviting curved seat atop sinuous carved wood legs, the Signature chair was his last design.
The straightforward and timeless style of Henningsen furniture continues to enjoy popularity today. In fact, in 2015, Carl Hansen & Son reissued the iconic Signature chair.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Frits Henningsen seating, side tables and cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Frits Henningsen
Frits Henningsen, Early 20th Century Cigar Chest in Walnut
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Espergærde, 84
Frits Henningsen, rare walnut tobacco chest with one drawer and brass handles in English manner. The chest has one big compartment in the drawer and has ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why.
The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A gorgeous Danish mid-century coffee table designed by Frits Henningsen. A minimalist rectangular form with brass bale handles and brass foot caps blends Scandinavian modern style wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Danish Dining Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mahogany dining table, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. This dining table is currently being refinished and the leaves will be re-veneered, as their veneer was missing when we purchased the set. It expands from a compact 43" circle to an impressive 108.5" oval with all three of it's leaves installed. We also have the matching dining chairs from the same estate currently listed on 1stdibs. Please see last photos. This listing and pricing is for the dining table only.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Frits Henningsen Solid Wood Cabinet with Tambour Door, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Classic design with expert craftsmanship. This how this cabinet and the Danish master cabinetmaker, Frits Henningsen could be best described. Unlike most cabinetmakers, Henningsen always designed his own furniture pieces, creating exclusively handmade pieces, like this cabinet.
This elegant deep cabinet is made of luxurious book mirrored...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably been refinished and reupholstered at some point. Beautiful caramel color leather se...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965.
Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair upholstery.
Designed in 1930-1950.
Frits Henningse...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early Frits Henningsen Armchair With Original Patinated Leather
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This perfectly proportioned lounge chair, designed and manufactured by Frits Henningsen, features a classic Danish tufted backrest with subtle wingtips, unusual scrolled and splayed ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Frits Henningsen Pedestal Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Cuban mahogany pedestal table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Wood is mahogany. New leather. From 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Legs are Mahogany. New black leather. From 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, London
Pair of lounge chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Newly upholstered in Baluchi Natural fabric by Designers Guild
Measure: seat height 42cm.
Denmark 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Frame Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and rare 3-seat neoclassical sofa designed and manufactured by Frits Henningsen for cabinet maker Rud Rasmussen. High quality and sculptural example constructed from solid ma...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...
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1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
1950s Danish Armchair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, London
Lounge armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Wool fabric
Danish 1950s
Measures: Seat height 43cm
Matching pair available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech
Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s.
This elegant three-seat sofa is made by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. This refined sofa is a classic piec...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair. Designed in 1949. New black leather upholstery with brass nail heads.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair. Wood is Mahogany. New black leather. 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair Upholstered with Red Velvet and Mahogany Designed by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair upholstered with red velvet and mahogany designed by Frits Henningsen. The chair is great vintage condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Rosewood Frits Henningsen Danish Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful classic 1960s Danish rosewood coffee table with 4 drawers and aged brass pulls.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Occasional Table Designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940’s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Frits Henningsen,
Denmark, 1940’s.
Rosewood with brass handles.
Dimensions:
H: 53 cm / 1’ 9 3/4”
L: 130 cm / 4’ 3 1/4”
W: 64 cm / 2' 2/3”
Henningsen b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Cuban Mahogany Armchair, 1933
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
An armchair designed and edited by Frits Henningsen in 1933. Cuban mahogany frame ;professionally reupholstered in brown leather. Brass nails. Excellent condition. Shipping worldwide.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen black leather armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Classic Sofa by Frits Henningsen, circa 1938
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-seat sofa with Cuban mahogany frame; classical style with curving arms on six solid mahogany legs. Chosen as one of the 100 Danish masterpieces in the same named book, page 38,...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Custom Chair by Frits Henningsen 1930's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare design by Frits Henningsen and made by him 1930’s signed with design number and the date oak frame with cognac colour leather orly custom design.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Magazine Rack By Frits Henningsen, Danish Design 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Magazine rack in solid beech. Designed by Frits Henningsen for Andreas Tuck. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech
Frits Henningsen Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 8 dining chairs designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair, multicolored pastel fabric, stained beech, Denmark 1930s.
This modest yet refined armchair is a classic piece from designer Frits Henningsen. The f...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Armchair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Windsor Dining Chairs Model CH 18A by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Windsor dining chairs model CH 18A designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
1930s Danish Rosewood and Tile Dining Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining table with a tiled top, tapered legs, and 2 (17.75") self stored leaves.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen 1940s Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid mahogany two-seat sofa designed and made by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s. Two-tone velour upholstery with black upper and silver seat.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchairs, Oak and Leather
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen (1889 - 1965)
Pair of armchairs, 1932
Designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen in Denmark, circa 1932. Patinated oak base, seats upholste...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech
1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
The chair features very skilled craftmanship by the cabin...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair from 1935 Produced in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair designed in 1935 by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Pedestal Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Pedestal Table
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Occasional Table Attributed to Frits Henningsen, Denmark 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table attributed to Frits Henningsen,
Denmark 1940s.
Solid hand carved oak.
Measurements:
L: 140 cm / 4' 7...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Frits Henningsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frits Henningsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 152 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Frits Henningsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Grete Jalk, Nanna Ditzel, and Sibast. Prices for Frits Henningsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $812 and can go as high as $62,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,697.
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