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The Stories behind Five Exceptional Pieces from Our Fall Catalogue

The Stories behind Five Exceptional Pieces from Our Fall Catalogue

September 20, 2020
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The 1stDibs 50

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The True Stories behind 1stdibs’ Most Expensive Wares, Part II

The True Stories behind 1stdibs’ Most Expensive Wares, Part II

August 11, 2019
What Makes These Super-Pricey Items So Exceptional?

What Makes These Super-Pricey Items So Exceptional?

August 4, 2019
An Exceptional Austrian Empire Table Has Unexpected Origins

An Exceptional Austrian Empire Table Has Unexpected Origins

December 19, 2016

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A Gilded Cup and Saucer Have Quite a Story to Tell

A Gilded Cup and Saucer Have Quite a Story to Tell

August 1, 2016
The Million-Dollar Palm Trees

The Million-Dollar Palm Trees

February 15, 2016
The (Stained) Glass Menagerie

The (Stained) Glass Menagerie

September 21, 2015
Horns of History

Horns of History

August 3, 2015
Royere at BAC

Royere at BAC

May 11, 2015

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Nakashima Anew

Nakashima Anew

February 23, 2015
English Mantlepieces at Carlton Hobbs

English Mantlepieces at Carlton Hobbs

September 25, 2013
Rococo Girandole Mirrors at Clinton Howell

Rococo Girandole Mirrors at Clinton Howell

August 28, 2013
The Tric-Trac Table

The Tric-Trac Table

July 30, 2014
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