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Baroque Nautical Objects

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Odyssee de la Mer. A large 19th century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture

$14,000
18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Giacomo Guardi old master painting of Venetian Lagoon. Provenance. Old master painting in oil on canvas by the artist Giacomo Guardi (1764...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance
18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance

18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance

$17,500
Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head. Rare original sailing ship’s billet head prow decoration. It is most likely an excellently pres...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.
Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.

Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century, compass and sundial together.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together

19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together

$950
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle. Hand-blown with an extraordinary effervescent patina. Found on a shipwreck in the English Channel. Made in France circa 1650. An ex...
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17th Century Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

$1,750
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
Located in Madrid, ES
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879 Navy Surgeon's Box with two superimposed trays presenting the different instruments (including saw, scalpels, trepanning tools, box...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879

Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879

$5,388
19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century compass and sundial together.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
19th Century Compass and Sundial Together

19th Century Compass and Sundial Together

$1,050
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Early 17th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment

$1,995
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Early 17th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment

$1,995
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18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century painting of San Geronimo, oil on canvas laid on wood board. It was later placed in a restored 19th century wood and gesso frame. There is no signature.
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18th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo

$2,800
H 42 in W 28 in D 3 in
Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional, museum quality very large 18th century Greek icon of the Pentecost. Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, primed with gesso. Attributed to Mount Athos...
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18th Century Greek Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost
Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost

Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost

$9,500
H 22.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.75 in
Coral Madrepora Necklace
By Enrica Pasino
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/285 - Rare wonderful coral Madrepora necklace with gold Italian clip , handmade to measure. Coral Madrepora from Cebu Island, Philippines. PROHIBITED for sale in USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral, Gold

Coral Madrepora Necklace
Coral Madrepora Necklace

Coral Madrepora Necklace

$2,754
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Category

19th Century European Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique maritime navy compass
Antique maritime navy compass

Antique maritime navy compass

$1,005
H 3.15 in Dm 6.3 in
18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this captivating religious painting of the Italian school, painted in oil on canvas in the 18th century. This wonderful painting depicting the Madonna in pr...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer

$2,394 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in
Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger," Rare 18th-Century Equinoctial Sundial & Compass by Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger, Augsburg Maker: Joh...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger
Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger

Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger

$1,149
H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross. Nice XIX century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23x12 cm. In good condition. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cross
19th Century Cross

19th Century Cross

$263
H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in
Frederick the Great, Oil on Carton, Giltwood Frame, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Painting of Frederick II., the Great, in oil on carton, in an oval gilt frame.
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

Frederick the Great, Oil on Carton, Giltwood Frame, End of 18th Century
Frederick the Great, Oil on Carton, Giltwood Frame, End of 18th Century

Frederick the Great, Oil on Carton, Giltwood Frame, End of 18th Century

$1,915
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.19 in
Purple Sea Fan Coral Mounted on an Ebonised Base
Located in Hastings, GB
THIS CORAL CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE UK, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DUE TO RESTRICTIONS Beautiful large natural vintage sea fan coral Soft pinky / purple color The coral is mou...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

Purple Sea Fan Coral Mounted on an Ebonised Base
Purple Sea Fan Coral Mounted on an Ebonised Base

Purple Sea Fan Coral Mounted on an Ebonised Base

$1,407
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Lathe work, remnants of paint or dark stain. Original pestle included. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Eastern, US Size: 5" ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

$500
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

$600
H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ship's compass from Boston maker E.S. Ritchie. Heavy brass bowl is engraved with the maker's name and patent dates: Sept. 9, 1862, and Apr. 7, 1863, with a cylindrical compas...
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1860s North American Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863
19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863

19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863

$1,470
H 8 in W 9 in D 8 in
Previously Available Items
Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster base
Located in Leesburg, VA
A Natural Striped Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster Base Nautilus Pompulus on an alabaster stand The shell: Philippines; harvested in the 20th century The base: Sicily, Italy; second-half of the 20th century Shell, alabaster, gilt metal. Approximate size: 11 (h) x 4 (w) x 4 (d) in. Nautilus shells have long been a staple of wonder for lovers of shells and as prized objects adorning Naturalia-themed curiosity cabinets. Their frailty and uniqueness have contributed to their fame as prized possessions. In Renaissance Germany the finest specimens were frequently encased in precious silver beset with motifs according to the tastes of the era. The present shell is mounted to a vintage brown alabaster vase, trimmed with openwork gilt metal trim along the base and upper rim. The shell is from the estate of a professional fossils dealer. The base is from a vintage alabaster lamp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster base
Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster base

Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster base

H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Wooden Tabernacle Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century The wood tabernacle, late 20th ce...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from early 20th century, handcrafted in wood and metal/golden brass with a base on 3 solid wood legs. Certificate of authenticity....
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century
Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century

Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century

H 35.44 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe late 18th/early 19th century In iron, polychrome painted and scaled, lightly rubbed, h. about. 60cm Italy This globe is very par...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
West-Indies Herman Moll William Paterson Spanish Trade Routes Gold
By Herman Moll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare map of the West-Indies or the islands of America in the North Sea with ye adjacent countries explaining what belongs to Spain, England, France, Holland &c also ye Trade Winds and ye several Tracts made by ye Galeons and flota from place to place. Wil Paterson this map of the West-Indies is most humbly dedicated by Her. Moll geographer. According to ye newest and most exact observations by Herman Moll Geographer. Map of the Caribbean islands including southern North America, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Inset at lower left: The City of Mexico in New Spain. Derived from a view in an unpublished atlas by Johannes Vingboons 1628. This image was probably copied from a map by Juan Gomez de Trasmonte, supervisor of the construction of a drainage system for Mexico city in 1628. Kagan, Urban images of the Hispanic world, fig. 4.23 Insets at upper right: La Vera Cruz; A Draught of the Bay and Citty of Havana Cuba; The Bay of Porto Bella; A Draught of ye Citty of Cartagena; A Draught of St. Augustin Saint Augustine, Florida. Artist : Herman Moll d. 1732. Bibliography : A new and compleat atlas, London, 1708-1720 Hermand Moll. Provenance: Private collection. In a buff mount and gilded frame with green highlight. Maps are generally framed in insigificant frames so that the attention is soley on the map. This map could easily be reframed depending on how and where it will be hung and there are many different choices. Frame size height 56 cm., 22" length 84 cm., 33". This is a map that reveals Moll both as an astute political observer and thinker, and tactian. This map of the West Indies is full of commercially sensitive information about the Spanish gold runs, and it is entirely feasible that the map was deliberately suited as a guide to English piracy and privateering in the West Indies. Through his London connections, Moll knew of two prominent English pirates or privateers: Woodes Rogers and William Dampier...
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18th Century Central American Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

West-Indies Herman Moll William Paterson Spanish Trade Routes Gold
West-Indies Herman Moll William Paterson Spanish Trade Routes Gold

West-Indies Herman Moll William Paterson Spanish Trade Routes Gold

H 22.05 in W 33.08 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Beech Brass Iron Wall Bell Porters Bell Blue Cord, Austria, 18th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
A vintage beech brass wall bell or porter´s bell, which was designed and manufactured in Austria, 18th century. The wall bell shows a solid beech base and a solid brass bell...
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18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Beech Brass Iron Wall Bell Porters Bell Blue Cord, Austria, 18th Century
Vintage Beech Brass Iron Wall Bell Porters Bell Blue Cord, Austria, 18th Century

Vintage Beech Brass Iron Wall Bell Porters Bell Blue Cord, Austria, 18th Century

H 17.92 in W 3.94 in D 7.29 in
Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good German (Nuremberg) late 17th century or early 18th century wrought iron armada chest of rectangular form, bound with riveted strapwork and bal...
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Late 17th Century German Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock
Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock

Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock

H 20 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centrepiece
Located in New York, NY
Creel and gow silvered resin clam shell mounted on a Cellini style triton base. This functional 925 Italian silver coated centrepiece is made in Rome.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centrepiece
Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centrepiece

Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centrepiece

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
German 17th Century Painted Iron Armada Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive late 17th century Nuremberg wrought iron painted armada chest opening to reveal an elaborate working lock mechanism covered by an engraved p...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

German 17th Century Painted Iron Armada Chest
German 17th Century Painted Iron Armada Chest

German 17th Century Painted Iron Armada Chest

H 20.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow silvered resin clam shell mounted on a Cellini style triton base. This functional 925 Italian silver coated centerpiece is made in Rome.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centerpiece
Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centerpiece

Silvered-Mounted Clam Shell Centerpiece

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 7 in

Baroque nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque nautical objects 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 nautical objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque nautical objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original nautical objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Francesco Guardi, and Herman Moll. 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 nautical objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $1,995.

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