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French Antique Pillar Plant Stand
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
European craftsmanship. The top platform is adorned with ornate fretwork on all six sides, providing a
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wood

Antique Federal Style Flame Mahogany Display China Cabinet By Councill
By Councill
Located in Chicago, IL
flame mahogany cabinet is manufactured by Councill Furniture. It features two glass and wood fretwork
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Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890
Located in Bellport, NY
in Bombay in the late 19th century of solid rosewood, depicting open fretwork, hand-carved animal
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Fretwork

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Victorian Chairs Manner of Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Fulton, CA
RESTORATION. ONE CHAIR IS IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION...One broken and repaired leg. Loss of fretwork to
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretwork, this piece is
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1880s British Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Giltwood Pier Glass
Located in Altrincham, GB
fretwork supports - 30"w x 12"d x 55"h
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1860s English Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Giltwood

18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Blackborow of London
By James Blackborow
Located in Devon, GB
, surmounted with three brass pointed balls. The moulded arch door is carved with intricate blind fretwork
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Fretwork

Materials

Walnut

George III Pier Mirror with Border Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
with gilt ball drops over panel having gothic fretwork and bow tied fronds over gadrooned frame, the
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Fretwork

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport Desk c.1860 19t Century
Located in London, GB
the rear on top has exquisite fretwork on top and opens to reveal pigeonholes for letters, stamps, etc
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1860s English Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere
Located in Norwood, NJ
carved fretwork and raised on miniature cabriole legs, giving the impression of nested altar tables—an
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fretwork

Materials

Hardwood

Late 18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
padded open armrest. With blind fretwork on downswept arms and front legs with pierced stretchers. Circa
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Late 18th Century English Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Japanese Tea Trolley With River Scene Decoration.
Located in London, GB
Gabriel Viardot, style of. An Aesthetic Movement tea trolley with Japanese style fretwork gallery
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1880s British Anglo-Japanese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4 8"×6 4"
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
, ivory, and indigo blue hues. The refined design is framed by a classic ruyi and fretwork border
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
throughout Lightly aged patina enhances the delicate fretwork pattern across the surface Subtle signs of
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Polished Steel Fire Fender
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
fretwork to the frieze complimented by three turn ball feet. Pairing style with practicality, it will look
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Metal, Steel

George Faulkner Armitage. An Aesthetic Movement Octagonal Mahogany Center Table
By George Faulkner Armitage
Located in London, GB
with fretwork details above. Original paper label underneath reads, 'George Faulkner Armitage
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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Pediment Top Chest-On-Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fretwork and dentil moulding details on the Canted front corners as well as the top band and pediment. The
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Fretwork

Materials

Metal

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
elements and architectural fretwork, adding weight and order to the more organic inner motif. Soft accents
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Large Transitional Style Bureau Plat After Oeben
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in BARSAC, FR
furniture. Note that the fretwork shapes are asymmetrical between the visitor side and the host side. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fretwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Meiji Satsuma Crackle Ware Vase w/ Carving by Tashiro Factory
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
framed by angular fretwork borders that extend up toward the mouth. The rim itself is finished with a
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Fretwork

Materials

Porcelain

A Stunning Edwardian inlaid Occasional or Lamp Table
Located in Dublin, IE
flowerhead motifs. Raised over a simple line inlaid frieze with decorative open fretwork detail and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass

18ct Gold, Edwardian Hardstone Cherub Cameo Pendant with Natural Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
pendant features intricate gold fretwork delicately framed with luminous natural seed pearls, adding a
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Gilt Bronze Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
, stylized fretwork, and scrolling foliage accentuate the neck, shoulder, and base, enhancing the vertical
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Rosewood Four-Tier What-Not Corner Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
fretwork gallery back. Raised on turned legs capped with finials. Beautifully refinished. Underside has
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Rosewood

George II Style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Huntboard Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
lacquered in a dark green tone decorated with Asian fretwork and idyllic landscape scenes in a gilt. The
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19th Century English George II Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in London, GB
Bookcase, having bold carved & dentilled swan-neck pediment enclosing blind fretwork with central plinth
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mahogany

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
—symbolizing eternity—which is enclosed within a wide outer frame of auspicious fretwork scrolls and lotus
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Silk

Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Incense Burners or Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
classic Moorish form featuring cut fretwork with animals and floral designs.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fretwork for a distinctive visual flourish Suspended twin pans for weighing, with brass finish and lightly
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th Century Maple Biedermeier Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
by a pierced seat back accented with ebonized fretwork between stiles of contrasting maple and a
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Fretwork

Materials

Maple

Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
REGENCY LETTER RACK, ANSWERED AND UNANSWERED. A wonderful letter box, with fretwork design, made
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Fretwork

Materials

Rosewood

Dr C Dresser, attributed. A Moorish style walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
legs. With shaped fretwork below the seat. Retailed through Liberty and Co. Additional measurements
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1880s British Moorish Antique Fretwork

Materials

Walnut

Large French Japonisme Ormolu Garniture Clock Set Attributed to Edouard Lievre
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
fretwork and ornate scrollwork spandrels. Below, a square body displays a circular ormolu dial with raised
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Fretwork

Materials

Bronze

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
geometric fretwork borders further enhance the visual interest while reflecting the multicultural influences
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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

1866 "Johnson s United States" Map, Published by Johnson and Ward
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, topography, and forts all labelled and depicted. It is surrounded by an intricate fretwork border, found on
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1860s American Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Ornate Bookends, Anglo-Indian Beech, Book Rests, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
quatrefoil motifs and central fretwork patera Surrounding fascia embellished with chased foliate detailing
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Beech

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
central design are a series of elegant borders that echo Chinese decorative influence. A classic fretwork
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Framed Large Pre-Columbian Gauze Textile Panel Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
bands of "Greek Key" fretwork and repetitive zoomorphic motif. The animal depicted, with its raised ears
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
adorned with cloud bands and corner fretwork in deeper purple tones. The interplay between the soft silk
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Silk

Large Antique English 18th Century George III Figured Walnut Fret Carved Mirror
Located in London, GB
condition commensurate with age. Some foxing to mirror plate and a small historic repair to fretwork (top
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a triumph of precision: narrow bands of interlocking fretwork and simple linear outlines surround
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Turned pilasters accent the sides of the front and the apron is a beautiful carved piece of fretwork with
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Late 18th Century American Classical Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wood

An Antique Georgian Style Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
and pierced fretwork.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Fretwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Four Chinese Lattice Door Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Each panel features a lattice window of straight, geometric fretwork, carefully assembled with mortise
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Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Fretwork

Materials

Elm

Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
curling tendrils and traditional fretwork, grounding the composition and framing it like a fine porcelain
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Large Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
composition lies a striking central medallion, composed of an intricate labyrinthine fretwork motif rendered
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
harmony. The composition is framed by a sophisticated border system comprising a narrow fretwork inner
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fretwork

Materials

Silk

Pair of 18th Century Coromandel Panels with Chinese Chippendale Frames
Located in Bradenton, FL
figures with pavilions and having Chinese Chippendale ebonized fretwork carved frames.
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Fretwork

Materials

Lacquer

Irish Painted Chicken Coop Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Irish painted pine chicken coop dresser with a fretwork frieze and shaped apron. 1880
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19th Century Irish Antique Fretwork

Materials

Pine

Pair of Victorian Brass Girondelle Wall Mirrors
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Open Fretwork Brass Girondelle Wall Mirrors with double candle sconces and
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass

19th C. Hand-Painted Japanned Cabinet on Stand with Grand Tour Inspired Elements
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Morristown, NJ
legs and Chinese Chippendale-style fretwork spandrels. Dimensions: Cabinet: 30.75" W x 18.5" D x 25" H
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Campaign Tea Table, Anglo-Indian, Relief Carved Teak, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, displaying pierced geometric fretwork Profusely carved throughout, presenting superb Oriental craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Teak

Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, displaying chamfered edges, beading, and open fretwork detail Andiron fascia adorned with a foliate motif
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Fretwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bases have open fretwork and eight feet.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

A fine pair of 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany Gainsborough chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Beautiful carving and fretwork . Covered in a green silk material
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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Fretwork

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
carvings, gilt accents and a glossy, red lacquer finish. The four-post frame is inset with gilded fretwork
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fretwork

Materials

Elm, Reed

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Chinese Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
traditional fretwork motifs—bold, angular, and assertively architectural—presented in shades of navy, teal
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Late 19th Century Mongolian Antique Fretwork

Materials

Wool

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Antique Fretwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique fretwork you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique fretwork — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique fretwork you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique fretwork, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique fretwork that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo, George Dettmer and Son and Henry Holland produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Fretwork?

An antique fretwork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,268, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $59,990.