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Furniture For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color: White
Stiffel Midcentury White Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Buchanan, NY
This single vintage brass and porcelain Stiffel table lamp features a charming pineapple brass detail atop a white porcelain base. In very good vintage condition, it adds a touch of ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French White Oak Farm Table Benches in Restored Condition c1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Antique French White Oak Farm Table Benches in Restored Condition. Locating a nice pair of French White Oak Benches used to be pretty easy, howe...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic chandelier in blown Murano glass with 30 elements white satin color and Sputnik in satin brass.
This chandelier is a project of the Murano glass master Alberto Donà in 198...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, Stoneware, Nils Kähler for HAK, Denmark 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Stoneware table lamp in uranium yellow / beige / ocre glaze and natural stoneware finish. Designed by Nils Kähler in the 1960s or 1970s.
Manufactured in the workshop of Herman A. K...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Pendant in Chrome and Art-Glass with White Streaks, Germany, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury pendants, in chrome and glass, Germany, 1970s.
Large ceiling lamp-pendant with chrome and large hand blown art-glass globe. This clear hand blown glass globe are decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Stunning Carl Fagerlund Chandelier Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, Sweden, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. The light features a polished brass frame with six stunn...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern White Wall Clock by Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful postmodern wall clock from the 1980s by West German clockmaker Linden. It has a white case, white face with geometric accents, and black and green hands, Striking contr...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Beautiful Murano Chandelier space age - 57 PINK alabaster iridescent glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano PINK albaster iridescent glass disks. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflecting a multiplicit...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
White marble and ormolu mantel clock
Housed in a white marble case with stepped plinth and applied decorative mounts and surmounted by a cherub, resting on decorative feet.
Enamel d...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Saint Paul, MN
One-of-a-kind vintage Beni Orin rug, handknotted. From Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Beautiful criss-cross pattern reminiscent of rugs in Alvar Aalto interiors.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
French White Marble and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Housed in a white marble figural case depicting a wall fountain with Cupid in the basin and Venus standing beside indicating the time, sur...
Category
1870s French Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Flask with Yellow and Cream Glaze, Several Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic flask from the mid 20th century, with yellow glaze. We have several available, priced and sold individually. Created in China during the midcentury period, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
The Common Man's Gesture: A Plebeian in Daily Life, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print for sale shows a figure labeled "Plebeien," which is French for "Plebeian," indicating that this individual is a commoner. The person is depicted in a long, bright yellow robe with a hood, which drapes in wide folds to the ground, a style that might have been worn for warmth or work by common people during certain periods in history.
The individual is gesturing outward with his right hand, perhaps in conversation or pointing towards something of interest. The expression on his face appears engaged and animated. The simplicity of the robe, despite its vibrant color, suggests practical clothing rather than the more ornate attire of the upper classes. The color could signify a particular role within the community, a trade, or simply be a choice of personal attire.
The title suggests the active role of the plebeian within the community and the everyday setting in which he belongs.
Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image.
Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts...
Category
1840s Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Everyday Grace: A Common Woman of the Past, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique print shows a seated figure labeled "Muger plebeia," which translates from Spanish to "Plebeian Woman" or "Common Woman." The woman is dressed in a simple yet elegant manner, indicative of the common people of the time.
She is wearing a long dress in a pinkish hue with a red overdress or tunic, which drapes gracefully around her. On her head, she wears a blue hood that covers her hair, which was typical for women during various historical periods to denote modesty or as a fashion statement.
Her seated position and the presence of the cane suggest rest or perhaps age. The simplicity of her clothing, without elaborate jewelry or adornments, signifies her status as part of the lower social class, although her clothing is neat and well-kept.
Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image.
Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts...
Category
1840s Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rosa Lucida: Shining Rose of 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image on offer is a colored chromolithograph of Rosa lucida, commonly known as the shining rose. This illustration would have been featured in Thomas Meehan's 'The Native Flower...
Category
1870s Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
French White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial pendant.
Black / Dark Blue Edge
Measure: Weight 0.7 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Fabio Lenci for I Guzzini 'Lampione' Floor Lamp in White
By iGuzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabio Lenci for iGuzzini, floor lamp, model 'Lampione', polyurethane foam, perspex, chrome, Italy, design 1968
Fabio Lenci, an acclaimed designer renowned for his innovative lighti...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant.
White porcelain, opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.06 kg / 2.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Porcelain, Glass
Midcentury White Boucle Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Midcentury White Boucle Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vladimir Kagan Style 1980's Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat sofa upholstered in white boucle. This sofa has been newly upholstered with foam. Sofa features double banded curved arms with plump cushions.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' Chandelier in Brass and Opal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' chandelier, model '12699', coated polished brass, polished brass, duplex white opal glass, Italy, circa 1958
This rare ceiling light, designed ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Ardebil Rug with Four Medallions and Cream and Blue Colors
Located in New York, NY
Rather anonymous, but with four oval medallions on a busy patterned cream field. Medallions in cream, slate, straw, rusty salmon and dark brown. Supporting scatter fill of stars, ros...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
A Japanese White Glazed Porcelain Hawk Perched on a Tree Stump
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Japanese white glazed porcelain hawk perched on a tree stump.
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
White Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 white discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on four levels.
Five light bulbs E 14.
Available also a pair.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
White Opaline Glass Vintage Flexible Arm Wall Lights Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot down lighter
White opaline glass.
Gooseneck arm adjustable in angle.
Diameter cast iron wall mount 10.5 cm / 4”
Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Furniture
Materials
Iron
‘Painted Lady’ Ceramic Kitchen Canisters - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of three hand painted ceramic kitchen canisters in the style of Victorian “Painted Lady” houses, made by Otagiri of Japan. Brightly colored in powder blue, pink, and yellow. Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Louis Sognot Rattan, Wicker and White Fabric Table Lamp, France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large midcentury table lamp in rattan, bamboo and fabric. This lovely piece was made in France in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot.
The lamp is striking because...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric, Cane
Antique White Ground Anatolian Tulu Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The overall composition of this niche design rug relates it to a group of white ground central Anatolian prayer rugs, mostly woven with more traditional motifs. The primitive nature of the drawing imparts here a cave-like appearance to the niche. The use of silky Angora mohair wool (filik in Turkish) is characteristic of the most precious Tulus.
Warp: wool, ivory Weft: wool, ivory, 3-6 shots between knotted rows
Knot: symmetrical, weaving direction adjacent to niche, no warp depression
Knot count: 4H x 3V = 12 knots/square inch
Selvages: three sets of paired warps Ends: weft-faced plain weave; top with corded fringes
Colours: ivory, maroon (corrosive), light green, red, grey blue, camel, orange (7)
This rug is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Like a Prayer...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Furniture
Materials
Angora
6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome off-white Asian style, Ming style, or Chinoiserie set of six dining chairs by White Fine Furniture. They are in wonderful vintage condition. There are a few nicks and dings as you would expect for their age but nothing outstanding. We call that patina. The loose seat cushions are useable, but most will want to replace. Please see photos.
NOTE: We do have a matching dining room table and display china cabinet listed separately if you are so inclined.
This set of six Asian style dining chairs...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-century white glass and chrome pendant lamp by Leclaire & Schäfer 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Amazingly space age shaped white glass and chrome pendant lamp made by Leclair & Schäfer in the 1970's in Germany.
I also have a table lamp in the same style, check my other listing...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Crystal Chandelier with White Metal & Glazed White Metal Roses
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful large antique French chandelier, composed of white painted metal, crystal, and white glazed metal roses to resemble porcelain. Turn of the century production with origina...
Category
Early 20th Century French Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier.
Available also a pair. The brass height is customizable.
16 E27 light bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco White Tan Alabaster Skyscraper Style Console Table Base Pedestal Column
Located in Miami, FL
Stately white Alabaster skyscraper shaped console table base, Pedestal, Column from the Art Deco Period.
Note: No Glass Top, we offer just the base.
Glass used for the pictures: 56...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mushroom Italian lamp in Murano glass, 1960s.
Good condition considering the age the white glass is still very beautiful and the light the come out is nice and gentle not invasive a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India.
The Tirthan...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Nicos Zographos Large Oval Travertine Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table MCM
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazingly well-made, a dining or conference table that can also be use as a desk. The top is a broad oval or racetrack that is about 1" thick, with a nice bullnose edge. The Italian ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Swedish Cream White Metal Table Lamp Pair by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely cream white enameled metal table lamp pair designed in 1955 by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Asea, Sweden. These cone shaped rare...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Capodimonte Glazed White Parian Porcelain Cherubs
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Capodimonte glazed white Parian porcelain nude cherubs who are playing with some gilt round small balls. Both of them are standing n...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
Rectangular shelf, the structure is in white lacquered wood with a glossy finish. On both sides there is ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pink Porcelain 'Nautilus' Dessert Service by Wedgwood for John Mortlock, 1880s
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Victorian Shell Shaped Dishes and Plates
Dating from 1884 this service would have been a bespoke order commissioned through John Mortlock’s upma...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
All Glass Table Lamp by Valasske Mezirici, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good condition, rewired
Two pieces available
1x40W, E14 bulb.
US plug adapter included.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century, Hollywood Regency Medium Ceiling Lamp, White Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful ceiling lamp in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Italian workshop. 1 standard bulb inside. Chandelier is in original very good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Furniture
Materials
Metal
Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini Glasses
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910-1920s, Steuben, New York. Fresh, lively, and visually crisp, this amazing set of ten Steuben martini glasses features jade green bowl...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass
Rare white swirl glass and chrome pendant light by Peill & Putzler 1960
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Rare frosted glass and chrome pendant light by Peill and Putzler from the 1970's. Provides very warm diffuse light. Has a funky but elegant swirl on the bottom of the lamp.
DIMENSI...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1950’s White Toleware Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century toleware hot air balloon chandelier, c 1950’s
This stunning light is a rare find in such great original condition
The main ball...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Manises White Ceramic Table Lamp, Ceramicas Bondia, Spain, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish white manises ceramic table lamp with flowers.
This white table lamp has beautiful flowers all around and is mounted on a gilded w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Forged Iron & Limestone Centre Table in the manner of Diego Giacometti
Located in London, GB
A statement, surrealist centre or dining table in forged iron with a circular travertine limestone top. The organic, serpent-like base bound by coiled supports in the manner of Diego...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Travertine, Iron
Pair Mid Century Black and Cream Italian Bedside Cabinets with Black Glass Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1950s bedside cabinets feature a black and cream painted finish. Each cabinet has a functional top drawer ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage mid-century wrapping around each other loving couple of ducks in pink alabastro art glass, crafted by Seguso, is a charming representation of the skilled artistry of the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made by the Davis Cabinet Co. of Nashville, Tennessee. The light ivory or cameo white commode...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie White Pierced Porcelain Blanc De Chine Pair of Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Impeccable Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie white pierced porcelain Blanc De Chine pair of lamps with new Ecru colored tapered & pleated silk-like shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Ceramic Peacock Bird Table Lamp, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid Century table lamp designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
Beautiful and unique ceramic. Very good original vintage condition.
Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pendantlamp with white painted metal & chrome shades, Gioffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Space Age lamp with white painted metal & chrome shades, Gioffredo Reggiani, 1970s.
The lamp is in very good condition, E 27 sockets.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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