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Material: Natural Fiber
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea and dates back to circa 1900. Traditionally used by shamans for carrying medicinal ...
Category

Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Rope

Extravagant straw hat Vincenti
Located in Nivelles, BE
Extravagant straw hat by Vincenti. Diameter 50cm, a beautiful presence on the top of the head, in straw and white tulle. Inside and around the head is 17cm.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Straw

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

Vintage Thai Wood, Leather and Rope Klong Khaek Processional Double Headed Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood, leather and rope Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid 20th century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rope

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. Made by one of the prison inmates. 3'4" reins ending in 26" cord plus flapper. Stag rosettes on nose band. Running dog rosettes on brow band. Doub...
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Early 20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy. All handmade designed in Wood and Cane, simply lovely. This is a fun...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cane, Wood

Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950. These were designed to help salesman sell furniture to potential buyers both at home and in the boardroom. This set includes a 3-seat section sofa with two side...
Category

1950s American Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rattan

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
Category

1850s American American Empire Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was m...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Antique and Strong Spanish Oak Gothic Stool wiRush Seat, Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Lisse, NL
One very stylish, medieval looking, little antique stool created in the Arts & Crafts era. In the Arts & Crafts era many artisans experimented with incorporating different styles in...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pagoda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal tall pagoda. A chic pencil reed construction with a tiny drawer for you to keep your secret treasures. Monumental in size and dr...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Reed

Cashmere & Shearling Sheepskin Bear Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Cashmere Teddy Bear Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real Cashmere fur with 100% natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Vintage Papua New Guinea Funeral Mask c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage wooden mask constructed with wild boar tusks, shells, feathers and twin. Used in funeral ceremonials on the island of New Ireland, New Guinea.
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Shell, Twine, Wood

Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
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1920s Industrial Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Superior Lapin Husky Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Plush Husky Dog was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room.  This plush is made of real Superior Lapin fur with 100% natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister
Located in Dayton, OH
A large primitive pine butter churn. Features a removable lid and braided wicker accents. A neat addition to any farmhouse setting. Dimensions: 31" x 22" x 18"
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Pine

19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a bonnet tied with a blue ribbon, her ample bosom showing in a blue...
Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Lodge Prison Horse Hair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Multicolored Deer lodge Prison horsehair bridle with double round cheekbands, flat brow and nose bands. Glass horse head rosettes on top, running dogs on bottom, both encircled in ho...
Category

20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan
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1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rattan

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

20th Century Gymnastic Rings in Metal and Rope
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gymnastic rings, circa 20th century. By unknown manufacturer, from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin' USA, Circa 1900s Meet "Franklin," an expressive and well-loved example of an uncommon American cone-nose teddy bea...
Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair, Thread, Straw

Set of Six wooden Gymnastic Clubs, with Storage Wicker Basket, Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an eye-catching set of 6 Gymnastic Maces in an antique basket constructed in hand-braided rattan or wicker. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. This is in used condi...
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1940s German Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Animal Wind-up toy dog ​​with spin tail, 1950s A wind-up animal toy, colored yellow with brown spots in velvety soft mohair and green glass eyes. On the belly the winding system wit...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair, Straw

Midcentury Ashtray Pipe Holder Plexiglass Vienna Straw Tobacco Accessories 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular pipe holders/ashtray made of plexiglass and Vienna straw. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.450 Kg NOTE: We of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Straw, Plexiglass

Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a lace bonnet and a floral dress with a lace collar, reflecting th...
Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
Category

Early 20th Century Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. Cheekbands matching reins. Flat nose, brow, cheek, and headbands. Headbands attached with kangaroo leather and celluloid ring. Six foot black rein...
Category

20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
White multi-colored Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. Glass running horse rosettes on browband and running dogs on noseband encircled in horsehair. Five candy-striped round headban...
Category

20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Naval Pulley Table Lamp with Flintlock Pistol, Barometer & Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large early 20th Century naval pulley converted into a table lamp with gentleman’s flintlock pistol, bullets, barometer and powder horn.  
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

Ropes and Tackle for 19th Century Waling Vessel
Located in Huntington, NY
Tools ropes and tackle for 19th century waling vessel.
Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Maple

Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps. The canning on ...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Vintage Woven Handcraft Traditional Douli Rice Hat Asia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Traditional Handwoven Rice Hat Asia Douli Hat Conical Shade Rain Guard Vintage patina present Handcrafted 17 diameter x 4.5 tall Inside head 6.5 d...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Handmade White Finished Wicker & Rattan Coffee Pot
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handmade & hand woven white finished wicker, rattan & cane sculpted coffee or tea pot with lid. Great as toy storage container or for a coffee shop display. All or...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair bridle. Multi-colored with flat cheek, brow, and nose bands. Four candy-striped headbands attached with kangaroo leather and celluloid ring, tassels and k...
Category

2010s American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The horsehair bridle and crop were awarded to Mr. J.E. "Red" McCracken at a rodeo in 1920. It was made in Deer Lodge Prison. Red had one brother, and his other passed away when they...
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Early 20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
Category

1880s American American Empire Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku War Club, Eastern Highlands - Morobe Province
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club originates from the Morobe Province, which is a very remote area located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Gu...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Antique Indonesian Mechanical Drill, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, an Indonesian artisan living on Lombok, an island well known for its weaving, made his living using this handsome hand-crafted drill. The antique tool is beautifully constr...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and ree...
Category

Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle with flat cheek, nose, and brow bands. Glass rosettes with running horses on browband and dog heads on noseband. Four candy-striped round headbands...
Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. With running horse rosettes and dog heads on noseband. Multicolored. Double round cheek bands, flat nose and brow band. Four round headbands attac...
Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

The Stick has CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. Crest on the Round Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. swagger stick. The stick has CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. crest on the round head The metal top appears to be a white metal overprinted to look like brass The sti...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cane

Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison multi-colored white horsehair bridle with glass horse and dog rosettes. Colors of orange, black, red and green. Double round cheek band. Flat nose and brow bands. O...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Deer Lodge Prison "Good Luck" Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle in eight colors with American flags, knots, tassels, and glass rosettes within hitch bands with roses on both brow and nose bands. Flat nose, brow ...
Category

2010s American Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

A silver 'naugari' bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rajasthan, India, early 20th century Called 'Naugari' these bracelets were worn by farmer's wife. The eight 'gajre' balls attached to the central ring are made from a thick piece of...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese red and black lacquered palanquin or norimono Edo period, early 19th century Made of lacquered wood, latticework and bamboo, black velvet and gauze with gilt scroll...
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood

Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hendrik Samuel Schouten (1785-1840) A unique diorama depicting Carib Indigenous at the river side Wood, paint on paper, twigs and dried moss Measures: H. 51 x W. 69.5 x D. 20 cm Note: This is the only known diorama by Hendrik Schouten. He became a planter and inherited the Jagtlust plantation from his grandfather Samuel Loske. His older brother Gerrit Schouten...
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Natural Fiber Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Twig, Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

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