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Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Pedestals with Hand-Painted Marble Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pedestals with a hand-painted marble finish in black and gold. Rounded Stepped base. These pieces are in their original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Paint

Pair of Onyx Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage pair of pedestal in patinated steel and onyx tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Pair of Neo-Antique Pedestals, France, circa 1880
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of Neo-Antique Pedestals, Decorated with bronze bull heads and animals hoof, Iron with Antique patina, Green marble tabletop, France, circa 1...
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1880s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Brutalist Console Table in Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Podio Rectangular Console Table The NONO design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Plywood

Heavy Cast Bronze Legs Studio Made Sculptural Side Cafe Petit Dining Table Stand
By Giocometti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy cast bronze legs studio made sculptural side cafe Petit dining table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel, Brass

"Duo" Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Duo" pedestals in brass and blue Brita onyx tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. Two different heights in the set of 2: Ø 55 x H 66 cm Ø 45 x H 58 cm.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Mid Century Modern Haziza Clear Lucite Round Pedestal Side Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Haziza Clear Lucite Round Pedestal.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Non Matching Pair of Tessellated & Carved Stone Round Drum Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorative mid century modern decor tessellated stone round pedestals. The short one is 29" tall.
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20th Century Southeast Asian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Midcentury Black Lacquered Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Black lacquered pencil reed rattan pedestal column table from the 1960s. Surface dimensions: W 9-1/2" x D 9-1/2".   
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Reed, Paint

Tall Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Red Finish Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a tall Mid-Century Modern handcrafted turned wood pedestal, plant stand, sculpture stand, table. The pedestal is great for your favorite...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Paint, Wood

Charles Hollis Jones Steel and Brass Pedestal
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Rare Charles Hollis Jones steel and brass pedestal 1970s with original patina no restoration was made. Provenance directly from CHJ private collection About Charles Hollis Jones: Charles Hollis Jones is an American artist and furniture designer who is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for his pioneering use of acrylic and lucite. Born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1945, Jones moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 16 and founded CHJ Designs. At the time, acrylic and plastic were not commonly used as a material for upscale furniture and art, but Jones, seeing its potential, began creating unique pieces for some of the city’s most renowned showrooms, such as Hudson-Rissman. His work was well received by both art critics and Hollywood celebrities alike. Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Johnny Carson were among some of the first to commission Jones Tennessee Williams commissioned Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria chair...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Steel

80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Swivel top black Formica over wood sculpture stand, column, pedestal or swivel top table. Sturdy and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electro...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Formica, Wood

French Plant Holder Oak in Carved in a Gear Form, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
This unusual plant holder was made in France, circa 1940. It is made of solid oak and carved in a gear form Good condition Shipping: L29 P24 H70 cm 4 kg.    
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine. It is fabricated in the early 80's.   
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco / Modern Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed and custom made for an Hi-end Designer in Los Angeles. Made in 3 parts for easy packing and shipping. This is heavy and will require white glove packing and shipping....
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Fine French 1960's Illuminated Column by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With an off-white/cream lacquered structure, three illuminated shelves with a brown background, a laminated white glass top shade and nickel details.
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Smoked Mirror Glass Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Shape Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern smoked mirror glass hexagon shape pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Smoked Glass

Midcentury Rattan Flowerbed Pedestal, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original rattan flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rattan

1947 Charles and Ray Eames IT-1 Incidental Folding Side Kids Table Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality early example. Retains rare paper label.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Round Walnut Wood Stained in Dark Mahogany Side Table, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Simple but elegant workmanship for this side table, with slender legs and a beautiful patina project it in a refined style. Square, elegant, just the right size, the coffee table wil...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Maitland-Smith Style Brass and Glass Travertine Stone Pedestal Cocktail Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning travertine stone square pedestal cocktail table in the style of Maitland-Smith. Super-sleek, elegant and Classic modern style. The stone has exotically marbled earth tone veins. The Minimalist design is perfectly complimented and contrasted by the flat bar brass...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Brass

Square Light Pink Marble Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square light pink salmon color marble pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

3 Tier Grass Cloth Hexagon Burnt Bamboo Antique Pedestal Candle Lamp Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Tier grass cloth hexagon burnt bamboo antique pedestal candle lamp table stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Elegant Tessellated Stone Tri Leg Pedestal Stand Side Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant Tessellated stone tri leg pedestal stand side table mint.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Midcentury Black Lacquered Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Table '2 of 4 Available'
Located in Miami, FL
Black lacquered pencil reed rattan pedestal column table from the 1960s. Four pedestals available. Surface dimensions: W9-1/2" x D9-1/2".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Reed, Paint

Tall 1970s Electrified White Lucite Or Acrylic Pedestal Stand Display Column
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall modernist white Lucite or acrylic pedestal stand display column Pedestal is electrified and lights up using a LED light bulb.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pale Pink to White Marble Square Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square marble pedestal stand side lamp table.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Maitland Smith Pink Tessellated Marble with Rattan and Brass Pedestal Column
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1970s tessellated marble and rattan pedestal in the form of a simple Doric order column with the rattan construction forming a 'fluted' finish. Beautiful pink tessellated stone...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

1980s Tessellated Stone Bronze Side Table Maitland Smith Ltd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Black Tessellated Stone Iron and Bronze Pedestal Stand or Entry Side Table Handmade in the Philippines designed by Maitland Smith LTD Ideal t...
Category

1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Iron

Brass Clad Octagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass-clad octagon shape custom made pedestal.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Two Doors Compartment Cabinet Octagon Shape Side Occasional End Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut gallery edges octagon shape two-door cabinet stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tessellated Stone Brass Trim Mid-Century Modern End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern single pedestal tessellated stone brass trim end night tables stands.
Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Brass

Black Square Granite Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black square marble or granite pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Granite, Marble

Cast Resin & Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Round acrylic pedestal with a cast resin top, the light concealed within the pedestal makes the resin glow warmly. It can be used to display art or as an accent light.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Square Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Square pedestal with concealed light. The semi-opaque top of the pedestal glows and casts a downlight in the clear acrylic base that appears to float. Ideal for displaying an object ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite & Chrome 'Ghost' Side Accent Table or Pedestal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This clear lucite or acrylic and chrome 'Ghost' side table or pedestal is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy, dating to approximately 1975 and done in a Mid-Century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Plaster Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of pedestals in sculpted plaster.  
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Brass and Glass Display Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple and elegant display pedestal features a brass bass and thick glass topper. Perfect for a bit of added style to any space from an entryway to the sitting room. Please conf...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s. Provenance: Purchased from a former employee of Karl Sprin...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Wood

Pair of Black Marble Stone Veneer Sheeted Tiled Round Cylinder Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern round cylinder shape black marble veneer pedestals end side tables stands.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

1950s Studio Craft Brass Stone Table Mid-Century Cabinmodern Plant Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Homemade small Brass and Marble side Table, Signed.
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A marble coffee table from 1970s Italy. The solid block of the silhouette is articulated by the clean edges of the marble slabs. The cool color and nebulous veining of the polished s...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency brass and glass side tables. Brass frame with glass surfaces. Dimensions low table: ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Staved Mahogany Chess Piece Table Stool Bohemian Plant Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unsure designer, possibly mfg'd by Drexel. Great pair, will make a room.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Round Italian Gueridon Table with Marble Resin Top and Metal, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round gueridon table with marble resin top and metal. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This great piece has a fantastic marbled resi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Table by Norman Cherner for Konwiser MOMA Exhibit Good Design Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare petite side table, awarded MoMA's Good Design distinction. Tabletop surface and edge has been restored. There is a very shallow small indention on the...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Pair of Birdseye Maple Burl and Resin Cube Side Tables by Edward Wormley
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cube side tables or pedestals made by Dunbar. Edward Wormley designed these unusual and uncommon tables. These have a birds eye maple burl top and band along the bottom. The black is...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Birdseye Maple

Marble End Table in the Style of Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel shaped solid marble stump table.
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Carrara Marble

Square Brass and Mirror Panels Pedestals Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Studio custom choice of brass and mirror panel pedestals stands.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Round Glass Top Gold Gilt Tripod Wrought Iron Base Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hollywood Regency style gilt wrought iron tripod base round glass top side occasional center side table Stand.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Brunswick Bowling Aluminum Bistro Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three of these 29 inch high 36 inch round pedestal refreshment tables from the now defunct Bowl-O-Mat in Beverly, Massachusetts produced by Brusnwick Corporation i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Brass And Chrome Pedestal Tables At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of French brass and chrome pedestal tables, top glass In the spirit of Paul Evans France, 1980s
Category

1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Round Black & White Marble Top Wrought Iron Pedestal Stand Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative wrought iron marble top pedestal stand. Marble top diameter is 11".
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Lucite Pedestal with Canted Corners, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Lucite pedestal or étagère from the 1970s. This 3-tier transparent Lucite or plexiglass pedestal has canted corners what gives a beautiful effect by the light. It has brass finishing details. This clear acrylic pedestal is beautiful to display vases, ceramics, little art works, plants etc. This plexi pedestal...
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Grey Granite Stone Octagon Shape Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful craftsmanship polished stone marble looking granite mid century modern pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Granite, Marble

Square Black Onyx Lacquer Beveled Edge Tall Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 36" tall bald lacquer pedestal column.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Haziza Illuminated and Motorized Rotating White Lucite Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rotating turntable top white Lucite pedestal table by Haziza. The top rotates via internal motor when switched on.
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Mid-century Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pedestals 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 pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pedestals made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals, popular names associated with this style include Charles Hollis Jones, Dunbar, Glustin Creation, and Piero Fornasetti. 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 pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $46,431 while the average work can sell for $2,237.

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