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Modern Barware

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. Brutalist coaster 2 cup coaste...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Czech Minimal Bessho Tumbler Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes two Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Modern Hand Forged, Formed, and Polished Copper Serving Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-piece set of modern high-polished copper serving spoons. Fabricated in rich copper and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, these pieces are the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...
Category

2010s American Modern Barware

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Copper

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Bar Tray
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia small cocktail wine glasses, set of two With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bevera...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

"A Pair of Tentacle Flutes" Hand Blown Glasses by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Pair of Tentacle Flutes' A pair of hand blown flute glasses by Simone Crestani Tentacle flute is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Four Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and four Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Eight Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and eight double-ended Rocks Martini ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Stringray coaster 2 Cup coaster / bo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze Also available in polished bronze. Brutalist coaster 2 cup coaster / ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Serpentine Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter, Glasses and Astray Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Contemporary Serpentine Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter, Glasses and Astray Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Serpentine Set by the renowned glass artist Simone Crestani, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. Crocodile coaster 1 cup coaste...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Stringray coaster 2 Cup coaster / bo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 1 by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Brutalist coaster 1 cup coaster / bot...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COA...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Dearborn Large Carafe with Four Water Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Dearborn large carafe and four dearborn water glasses. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary De...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern, Ali Casted Brass Bottle Opener
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Ali & Ayse bottle openers are inspired by Istanbulites, wandering and having fun on the streets of the city. Taking cues from local people, they are named with typical Turkish names ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Small Rasori Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Small glasses. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a playful an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Wine Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn wine glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Mini Shot Liqueur Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn shot liqueur mini glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern shot glass or liqueur glass for after dinner libations. Also t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Valle Bar Medium Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Metal

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Champagne Flutes
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight Champagne flute, set of 2 The Flight champagne flutes are perfect for casual dinners at home or hosting events and serving champagne cocktails. Every occasion is perfect for sipping champagne, prosecco or your favorite bubbly in style. A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Rasori Mini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Mini glasses. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a playful and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter with six flight Liqueur glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd decanter is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the decanter is a timeless design you that works with many interior design styles. This clear glass decanter is good for water, cocktails, and juice. It is good for both everyday and special occasions. These liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs. These original glasses are an original choice for design lovers. A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Bessho Carafe with Four Sofia Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho carafe with four sofia medium glasses Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass boyd Decanter with four small Boyd glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Flight Carafe with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Flight Carafe and Six espresso/liqueur glasses These espresso/liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs or coffee. These original espresso glasses...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Rasori Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Champagne Flute glasses As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Flight Carafe with Four Flight Tumbler Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The flight carafe and four flight tumbler glasses. The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks. A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Capa Medium Narrow Tray, Alpaca Silver & Green Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Valle Narrow Medium Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Modern Glass Swizzle Stick Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern hand forged glass swizzle sticks have a clear glass stem with zebra striped glass heads. They are presented in a Lucite box decorated...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Quartz, Brass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Glass Pitcher Carafe Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn glass pitcher / carafe The handmade Czech contemporary glass carafe / pitcher is perfect for mixing cocktails or even as a water c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. This set is a stock item and available to ship. These items can be bought individually, shipping prices would change. The set consists of the following: Ice bucket- The body of this handmade, bespoke wine chiller is chiseled cast resin with a spun aluminum insert which sits upon a blackened solid timber base. With hand polished solid cast brass handles and knob to the solid brass lid. Measures: 28x 22x 50 H (CM) Tray- The tray has a solid timber base with hand chiseled and cast resin surround with solid cast brass handles. Measures: 60 x 40 x 7.5H (CM) Coasters- These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. 6 per box. Measures: 12 x 12 x 8 H (CM) Swizzle sticks- These modern hand forged glass swizzle sticks...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Copper, Brass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Revolution Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary minimal Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of hand blown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight tumbler glass - Set of 2 The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks. A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

CAPA Large Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Boyd small clear glasses Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Kartell Jellies Carafe in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Cut Crystal Glass Barware Gift Set Decanter Carafe 2 Tumbler Crafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Cut Crystal Glass Set of Tumblers Barware Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

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Crystal

Leather and Brass Coaster Set (Set of 6) Brown
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our leather and brass coaster set...
Category

2010s American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Ayşe Casted Brass Bottle Opener
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Ali & Ayse bottle openers are inspired by Istanbulites, wandering and having fun on the streets of the city. Taking cues from local people, they are named with typical Turkish names ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Capa Mini Large Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Margot Decanter
Located in Chicago, IL
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent enjoying your favorite port, scotch, bourbon, or other liqueur. With its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Six Small Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and six Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, AIREDELSUR, Simone Crestani, and Marco Fedi. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $18,666 while the average work can sell for $539.

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