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Place of Origin: French
French Signed Lalique Crystal Tokyo Table Lighter with Frosted Floral Medallions
By René Lalique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
When it comes to defining elegance and affluence as a lifestyle, Lalique crystal comes to mind for most people. From its earliest days to present times, the Lalique Company has consi...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Paper Mache Doll, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique paper mache doll circa 1930s. A French antique doll made of hand-painted papier-mâché with stone hands. Beautiful painted eyes, eye...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers are an interesting design, with timeless styling that dates back almost a thousand years, yet wi...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

French Art Deco Mother & Child Sculpture, 1930s
By Paris Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mother & child statue by René Mercier, France, 1930s. Wood. Hand carved statue of mother & child. Height : 11.7"(29.8cm), width : 6.3"(16cm), depth : 4.1"(10.5cm).
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870
By Pleyel
Located in Littleton, CO
This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel ins...
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17th Century Romantic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

L'Art Des Cyclades. Du Debut a La Fin De L'age Du Bronze HB Book
By Christian Zervos
Located in Bridgeport, CT
L' Art des Cyclandes du Debut a La Fin de L' Age du Bronze, 2500 - 1100 Avant Notre Ere, hardbound book with dust jacket covered with Bodart cover. Published by Editions Cahiers D' ...
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20th Century Classical Greek French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Military Academy Officers Kepi Hat
Located in Sheridan, CO
This rare Vintage French Military Academy Officers hat was acquired on a buying trip to France in 2019. The French Army Saint Cyr Officer Kepi is an...
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1970s Charles X Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wool, Felt, Polyester

1930's French White Glass Bead and Zinc Memorial Crucifixes
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of 1930's French Memorial religious crucifixes, the body of each crucifix made of wood then covered in thousands of strung, hand ...
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1930s Rococo Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow Cushion Description: This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf...
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Late 20th Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pocket Watch, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back on the watch, there is a perpetual calendar
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1890s Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Normandie, The Epic of the Giant of the Seas, French Book by Bruno Foucart, 1985
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Normandie, L'Epopé du Géant des Mers, (The Normandie, the Epic of the Giant of Seas), French book by Bruno Foucart, 1985. The Normandie, that French quality liner, also named Floatin...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze barometer, after Torricelli. The circular patinated bronze face has the eight enameled plaques depicti...
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19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Art Deco Metal Perfume Atomizer Made in France
By Cartier, Lanvin Paris, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, unique and exceptional perfume atomizer. This beautiful and sculptural atomizer is representative of its period. Clean lined and modernist in presence, this piece is a function...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Paul Colin and The Music Show, French Book by Musée des Beaux-Arts Nancy, 1994
By Paul Colin
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Paul Colin et les Spectacles" French Book by the Musée des beaux-Arts de Nancy in France, 1994. The book was produced as part of the exhibition dedicated to the artist at the Musée ...
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1990s Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary ...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Silver

Small 15th Century French Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical Gothic gilded initials, France, 15th cent...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Parchment Paper

18th Century French Baroque Architectural Fragment
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ornament made in 19th century France. The gold and cerulean blue paint has slowly worn away to create a pleasant collage of subtly color variations, including the natural hu...
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18th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sabino Artistic Pink Glass Opalescent 'Fish' by Marius Ernest Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite Art Deco pink Sabino fish miniature in opaline glass Signed “Sabino”.
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20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Forged Iron Anchor
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century large heavy forged iron anchor from a French canal barge. Warm rusty patina. The shackle does not move. Circa 1880-1900. Weight: 97Lbs. 33.5"W x 50"H x 5.5"D
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

French 1890 Antique 2-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gilt Bronze And White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
French two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual monocular telescope, created in France during the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1890. This is a personal pocket l...
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1890s Edwardian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat, The Perfume Bottles, French Book by Cristallerie de Baccarat, 1986
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat, Les Flacons a Parfum - The Perfume Bottles, by Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat and edited by Henri Addor and Associés, Paris in 1986....
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Sixth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the 6th station of the cross " Vero...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "First Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the first station of the cross " Je...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Silvered Sculture of a Football Player, Soccer Goalkeeper, France, circa 1940
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A silvered spelter figure of a diving football Player, soccer goalkeeper France, circa 1940, signed E. Drouot. Silvered metal set over a marble base. Perfect for a trophy.  
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water Filter Pharmacy Display Item
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique ceramic water filter, complete with pewter spout and lid, was created in Provence, France, circa 1870. In the old days, it was used as a promotional display in a Pharmac...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Third Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the 3th station of the cross " Jesu...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Seldom Seen Authentic Exploding Skull, Medical, After Claude Beauchêne
By Claude Beauchene
Located in Buffalo, NY
Authentic Exploding Skull Originally created by Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (ca.1780-1830), a French anatomist and surgeon, developed this disarticulation method to comprehensively show all the cranial bones and their connections. The exploded skull...
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Early 20th Century Industrial French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Seventh Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "seventh station of the cross "...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

French Quimper Pottery, Madonna with Child, circa 1900
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Delft, NL
French Quimper pottery, Madonna with child, ca 1900 A Quimper pottery statue of Madonna and Child, marked with the mark HB, used from 1883-1904, Fran...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Second Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Second station of the cross", ...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Industrial Heritage of The United States, French Book by Louis Bergeron 2000
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Patrimoine Industriel des Etats-Unis (The Industrial Heritage of The United States), French book by Louis Bergeron and Maria Teresa Maiullari-Pontois, 2000. Since the creation of ...
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Early 2000s Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean binocular, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot, French Book by David Lachterman, 1966
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
New York, L'Humanite au Metre Cube (New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot), French book by David Lachterman, 1966. About this book, the author said: "Anything that can be written about Ne...
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1960s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian Travertine Lighter, circa 1970s
By Cerri Nestore
Located in QUINTIN, FR
Iconic table lighter from the 70s in travertine and brass. This table or desk accessory is totally functional. The small reservoir of this lighter can be easily removed to facilitate...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Travertine, Brass

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Fifth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Fifth station of the cross", "...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Art, Woman and Cars, French Book by Gilles Neret, 1989
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
L’Art, la Femme et L’Automobile, (Art, Woman and Cars), French Book by Gilles Néret and Hervé Poulain, 1989. When cars started appearing at the end of the 19th century, people hesita...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Tenth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Tenth station of the cross " J...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

French Art Deco Crucifix, 1930, Poor Clares
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze & oak crucifix from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor Clares, read below), France, ca.1930. Close to the work of Ateliers de Marolles. Height:...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Gaston Lachaise: Portrait Sculpture by Carolyn Kinder Carr Softcover Book 1985
By Gaston Lachaise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gaston Lachaise: Portrait Sculpture by Carolyn Kinder Carr (Author), Margaret C.S. Christman (Author), Alan Fern (Foreword) Paperback – May 31, 1985. Pu...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French 18th Century Wooden Panel with Mother Ann And Maria
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand-carved wooden panel representing the teaching of Maria by mother Ann. Most likely it once was a door of a tabernacle. Beautiful weathered. France circa 1750 Measurements ...
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18th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looki...
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20th Century Edwardian French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet

French Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen Sculpture, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen statue, France, 1920s. Oak. Hand carved statue from what appears to be a single piece of oak. The size is important and the silhouette fine. It sh...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Fourth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "fourth station of the cross " ...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris" Ca 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and gilt metal mounts. Premium mother of pearl and on...
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1890s Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Art Nouveau Player Piano, circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A wonderful coin operated player piano from Paris, circa 1900. Needs tuning but functions. In original condition other than the repaint of top half. Would have originally had glass.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ebony

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
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20th Century Industrial French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
By Decorative Arts Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bamboo & rattan doll's bedroom, playhouse, France, ca.1900. Bamboo, rattan, wicker & fabric. The set consists of a bed, a table, an armchair and a chaise longue. It is in very...
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Early 1900s Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the star burst and French eagle. Original leather still beneath the shoulder straps and ...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Split Cane Trout Fishing Rod by Pezon Et Michel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Fishing Trout Fly Rod, Pezon & Michel, Sterling Normale. A fine 9ft 7", two piece, split cane trout fly fishing rod with alloy screw reel fitting, cork handle, scarlet silk w...
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1960s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bamboo

Large Impressive 1800s Kalidoscope
Located in Peekskill, NY
This scope is unsigned and was acquired from a European collector. It could be American but I'm guessing its not. The eyepiece and turning mechanism are brass. The tube is canvas wra...
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Mid-19th Century Industrial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Format - Hardcover Author - Adolphe Chanaux Publication Year - 1997 Language: French/ English France
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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