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Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of modernist cast iron and wrought iron andirons. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Copper and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of copper and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of hammered wrought iron. This is a fine French Work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1920
Category

1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a very fine French work by famous designer and iron maker Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Design logs holder made of intersecting brass and chrome strips. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual design logs holder is made of chrome and brass. The "Basket" is made of a great work of brass and chrome strips intersecting. This is a fine quality piece ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Design Tempered Glass and Brass Fireplace Stand with Brushed Aluminium Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant design fireplace stand is made of tempered glass and brass with brushed aluminium tools. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Important Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with a Lily Flower
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important pair of andirons is made of wrought iron with a Lily flower on top. This is a Fine iron work. French. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Andirons in the Style of Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of design andirosn is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirosn is made of wrought iron and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of andirons is made of a delicate twisted wrought iron work with brass bawls. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Andirons in the Style of Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This interesting pair of design andirons is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of famous designer Raymond. Subes. Circa 1970
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Steel and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of steel and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Steel

Pair of Modernist Steel Andirons. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting pair of modernist andirons are made of steel and iron. This is a French Work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rattan Logs Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Logs Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fireplace Screen Made of 3 Greenish Glass Panels Surrounded by a Brass Frame
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual fireplace screen is made of 3 greenish tempered glass panels, each panel surrounded by a brass Frame. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Brass & Iron Fire Tools by Bennett
Located in Highland, IN
This four piece set of Donald Deskey fire tools by Bennett includes a poker, broom, shovel and stand/ holder. The black iron is accented by br...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a nice work with design flames on top. this is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Walking stick limited edition mice X
Located in Cantù, IT
Walking stick limited edition mice X
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, fine and elegant pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Steel and Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare modernist fireplace tools on stand is made of steel and brass. This is a French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Important Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. These firedogs are particularly tall. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of "Belt" andiron is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of wrought iron and brass. The quality of these andirons is very good and the design very stylished. This is a French work in the style of Ja...
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is wall-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast ...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is wall-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Modernist Brass and Gilt Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and gilt grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Steel Fireplace Screen. French. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of steel with grilling. This is a very simple design and a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice modernist fireplace tools is made of brass . This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Polished Brass & Enamel Buckle Form Andirons by Donal Deskey
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic yet reserved Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Buckle Form Andirons in Polished Brass & Black Enamel are by the esteemed designer Donald Deskey, originating from the United ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Lacquered Metal and brass Design Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace tools is made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French Work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Modernist Pilgrim Mfg. Brass and Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four fireplace tools with stand in wrought iron with brass accented base and handles by Pilgrim Manufacturing Co., circa 1960s.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1960s Arthur Umanoff Fireplace Tool Set Maple & Iron
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Sculptural Maple Wood & Black Iron Fireplace Tool Set Made in USA 1960s. Unmarked attributed Arthur Umanoff. Expect Original vintage condition & patina. Ball feet ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron andirons. This is a French Work. Circa 1920
Category

1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative andirons aere made of wrought iron and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Logs Holder. French Work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Logs Holder is made of wrought iron. This is a French Work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Fireplace Tool Set in Brass & Iron 1960's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Blackened iron and brass handle 3 pc. fireplace tool set from the 1960's. Well crafted and in amazing original condition. True horsehair broom.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand Forged Tripod Iron and Brass Stand with Fireplace Tools, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand forged tripod iron and brass stand with fireplace tools, Austria 1950s. Highest quality. Extremely rare and never seen before in such a delicate and coordinated form. A real ...
Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons representing an Italian Woman
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of cast iron. These represent a woman and bearing the word "Italienne". This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern brass and iron 3 piece fireplace tools with brass and iron tripod stand designed by Donald Deskey, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina d...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960s Fireplace Tool Set Maple Wood Iron Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Sculptural Fireplace Tool Set Maple Wood with Black Iron Unmarked attributed Arthur Umanoff Made in USA circa 1960s. Expect Original Vintage Condition. Ball feet...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Lovely Round Iron Fireplace Tool, 1950s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful filigree and perfect proportions. The tools are about 60cm long.
Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Black Wrought Iron Mesh Log Holder, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Wrought Iron Mesh Log Holder, 1960
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
By Pol Bury
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium. Polished steel. Beautiful metal work. According to information from the seller, this object was made by a craftsman collaborating w...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Fireplace tool set vintage style royal luxury
Located in Cantù, IT
Fireplace tool set vintage style royal luxury
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Fireplace Tools Log Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
Donald Deskey Fireplace Tools Log Holder from Bennett Company. A bit uncommon to find and a nice addition to the Deskey Fireplace tools to complete...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's fireplace tool set by Alessandro Arizzi, Italy. The stand is made of a tall lucite post with chrome tools and accents. The chrome is very clean and appears to be unused.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Large 1960s firewood stand made of heavy metal and brass
Located in München, DE
Very rare large 1960s firewood stand made of heavy bent metal. The brass handle and the frame with feet are made of solid, heavy brass. Very high qualit...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket measuring 17" in diameter and standing 12" tall and 20" tall with handle.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Faux bamboo giltwood French decorative firescreen 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Highly decorative, this decorative firescreen adds a touch of glam and femininity to a contemporary study, living room, or bedroom. The giltwood structure, carved as bamboo with the ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Fabulous Set Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tools in Lucite and Chrome Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous and chic set of fireplace tools in polished chrome and Lucite by Danny Alessandro. We love the added warmth of the teak handles with the chrome on the tools. They measure 3...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Curved Brass and Iron Nursery Fire Guard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Curved Brass and Iron Nursery Fire Guard This fire guard has a curved shape to surround the fire The iron guard has a black mesh infill and a brass top rail, the fender is in good...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Set of Mid Century Modern Fireplace Tools w Glass Holder attributed to Albrizzi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant set o fireplace tools with stainless steel handles and a holder with the central piece being a piece of glass. Holders top and bottom is also stainless st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Modernist Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Tool Set by Albrizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist set of fireplace tools attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi and Danny Alessandro feature a clear Lucite and polished chrome holder with polished chrome and black resin tools.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Large Curved Glass Design Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large design fireplace screen is made of curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1980
Category

1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, steel and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplace tools and chimney pots, popular names associated with this style include Bennett Co., Donald Deskey, and Alessandro Albrizzi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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