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French Louis XVI Style Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Twickenham, GB
features prominently on fireplace surrounds from the Louis XVI period, being a symbol of honour and victory
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance
Located in Victoria, BC
features raised swirling cloud motifs, a symbol of divine presence.
Symbolic Base with Agnus Dei
The front
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Orientalist Title Page Maximilian in Bavaria Expedition, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
that captured the European imagination during this period.
Above the title hang crescent symbols
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Monumental Antique French Oil Painting San Damiano Crucifix Christ St. Francis
Located in Portland, OR
received his divine calling from Christ to "rebuild my church". It is a central symbol of the Franciscan
Category
1820s Medieval Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French
Minerva
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
, intellect, and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol of wisdom.
The
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty Textile Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lingzhi mushroom is a symbol of longevity. The surface is decorated with elaborate embroidery needle work
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk, Wood
Penitent Mary Magdalene, Baroque Oil on Canvas.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
: 97 x 76 cm; 76 x 57 cm (frame).
The figure of Mary Magdalene appears in a red tunic, symbol of
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
Broadwood Square Piano in Mahogany Hand-Painted Harlequin Inlay Border
Located in Leeds, GB
homes. It was affordable, compact, and versatile, making it a symbol of domestic music-making during the
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Symbols
Materials
Abalone, Mahogany, Paint
BEE 24Kt Gold and Silver 4th Cent. BC ancient greek Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
religious symbol connected to the cult of Artemis of Ephesus, one of the most revered deities of the Greek
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
24k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 0.85 Carat Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
.
Whether worn as a symbol of love or a stunning addition to your collection, this three-stone ring is sure
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French or Italian Devotional “ex-voto” or Bridal Crown Display, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
(likely a dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit or peace) carries a branch in its beak, reinforcing the
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
paired griffons holding spears pointing to a central sun symbol - a rare model. Circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Symbols
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Déco Pochoir Print "Les coqs". Georges MANZANA- PISSARRO. France 1920s.
By Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Located in Köln, NW
symbol of the French.
Manzana-Pissarro has depicted the three roosters very beautifully and vividly
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Set of Eight Neoclassical Gilt Metal Candlesticks with Candelabra, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
feast, an appropriate symbol signalling the candlesticks use on a dining table.
Category
19th Century English Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Two-Tone Gold Cameo Bracelet, Mount Vesuvius Lava, Circa 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
classical symbol of wisdom and regeneration. The principal cameos are interspaced with two smaller cameos
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold
Harvest Workers in the Field, After Millet, Antique Chromolithograph, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
produced for the European and American art markets as symbols of social realism, labor, humility, and
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Tokugawa shogunate, three hollyhock leaves inside a circle- an important symbol of artistic quality and
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Important Antique Ottoman Sultan’s Prayer Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
honoring the Sultan, elevating the piece beyond a functional prayer rug to a symbol of political and
Category
Mid-18th Century Turkish Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Immaculate Conception, large-format, Spanish School, oil on canvas, 19th century
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
lilies, palm branches, and a half-moon, symbols of purity and the Immaculate Conception.
The delicacy of
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
centered on the shape of gourd; an auspicious symbol associated with the vessel that contains the ambrosia
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Gucci Equestrian Riding Crop / Fly Whisk, Early 20th Century
Located in Tarzana, CA
workshop in Florence, where equestrian motifs became enduring symbols of Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Other
$19,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Bronze Silvered Gilt Baby Face Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box
Located in Greven, DE
the design - the smiling baby serves not only as a charming decorative element but also as a symbol
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sultanabad Navy Blue Wool Persian Rug Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
intricate, widely believed symbols of rebirth that required particular finesse to achieve with this
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Coronation of Mary Religious Chromolithograph with Gold, c. 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
as symbols of purity and divine grace.
The scene is executed in vibrant late-19th or early-20th
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi
Old Dzi Beads
Located in Milford, DE
spacers, and rare old Tibetan dzi-style beads—each carrying unique symbols, age-wear, and organic texture
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Symbols
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
a radiated crown, composed of twelve (or six) sharp points, symbol of the months of the year
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Collectible Rug 3
x 4.6
, 1920s - 1N123
Located in Bordeaux, FR
ancient tribal symbols or simplified animal/plant figures. The primary palette is rich and earthy
Category
1920s French Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique 15K Gold Amethyst Scarab and Serpent Scepter Ruby Pin
Located in New York, NY
approx. 9-carat carved amethyst scarab—a powerful symbol of protection and renewal. The scarab is
Category
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Symbols
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
$1,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Charles LEMANCEAU Rare French Art Deco Elephant Statue, 1920
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
enduring symbols of French Art Deco design and craftsmanship.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Circa 1880s – 122" x 54"
Located in Media, PA
surrounded by smaller tribal rosettes and talismanic symbols. The rich indigo-blue background is beautifully
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Ashanti Bronze Gold Powder Box, Decorated With Two Crocodiles, Ghana, Late 19thC
Located in Bilzen, BE
adinkra symbols. The piece shows a rich, dark patina with traces of green oxidation, testifying to its age
Category
Late 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
18th Hand Carved Heraldic Shield of a Noble Family with Shield and Helmet
Located in Marbella, ES
symbol of nobility and lineage, is visible. Hand-carved on marble.
The surface displays an attractive
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble
George III Brass Bound Mahogany Cellaret with Liner on Beautifully Carved Stand
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Downingtown, PA
Georgian dining room, the wine cooler was a status symbol, often placed beneath the sideboard to chill wine
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass
MEIJI Period Japan 1890 Imperial Shakudo Gold Mixed Metals Brush Vase-Pot
Located in Miami, FL
richly decorated with multiples chrysanthemum symbols and geometric patterns made up by inlaid of pure
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Located in SE
Very nice Austrian /Bohemian brooch composed of symbols of Faith, Hope and Love chained together
Category
19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Medan Resident’s Palace, East Coast of Sumatra – Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Steenstraten, following the term of Resident P.J. Kooreman. This grand structure stands as a powerful symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique Opal Snake Ring of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
testing, confirming its 9ct purity.
A classic symbol of eternity, protection, and renewal, this opal
Category
1910s Antique Symbols
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold
An Early 20th-Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sublime Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
interior composition. The boteh, often interpreted as a symbol of fertility, protection, and eternal flame
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$18,480 Sale Price
20% Off
The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
palmettes and amulets—each packed with diamonds, cruciforms, and protective symbols—hover like ancient
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$11,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
practical storage and as a symbol of household status. The blackened surface—usually achieved with tar
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Symbols
Materials
Oak
Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring with Memento Mori Devices. England, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
presence. Here, the combination of enamelled mortality symbols and the celestialised crown creates a
Category
18th Century Antique Symbols
Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom
Located in South Burlington, VT
contains nipples (nyu), symbols of fertility; and the barren field below (ikenomachi) provides a place for
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain
Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Boucher
Located in Lisbon, PT
piece’s grandeur.
This exceptional pair of decorative urns would have been a symbol of aristocratic
Category
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$7,592 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table
Located in London, GB
featuring bat carvings – the Chinese symbol for good luck. It has lovely horse hoof feet, with the central
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Elm
Weimar Era - German Satirical Prints Portfolio Ruhr Crisis, 1923
Located in Langweer, NL
the Ruhr as a symbol of industrial strength under threat. As a whole, the work stands as a striking
Category
1920s Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Arts
Craft Mission Tiger Oak
Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional joinery techniques and quarter-sawn oak, often branded with the “Handcraft” shop mark as a symbol
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Napoleon III Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. These designs became symbols of exoticism and opulence, celebrated at prestigious exhibitions and widely
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Symbols
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Meissen Porcelain “Day and Night” Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
the underglaze blue crossed swords mark of Meissen, a symbol of authenticity and quality control.
The
Category
1870s German Rococo Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold
Vintage walking stick with horse measuring tape in bamboo, metal ferrule France
Located in Valladolid, ES
sticks were also fashionable accessories and status symbols. Since ancient times, these objects have held
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
JAPAN Meiji Period 1880 Namiki Little Cabined Round Tray In Wood, Gold
Silver
Located in Miami, FL
, they were historically symbolized as symbols of harmony and permanence in art, and in some areas, like
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold, Silver
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Old Sheffield Silver Plated Matthew Boulton Three Light Candelabra
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Doylestown, PA
underside of the candelabra as well as an eagle crest family heraldic symbol on the bases.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Symbols
Materials
Copper, Sheffield Plate
MEL FISHER Spanish Colonial 1715 Shipwreck 8 Reales Mount In 14Kt Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
based on the Spanish dollar and other 8-real coins. Most theories trace the origin of the "$" symbol
Category
1710s American Neoclassical Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Diana The Huntress Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco, Circa 1920, Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
protector of nature, patroness of women, and a symbol of independence and purity. Often depicted with a bow
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Plaster
St Joseph and Child Jesus with Lily, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
him a white lily, the universal symbol of purity, obedience, and divine election. Both figures are
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Guardian Angel Protecting Children by the Water, Antique Chromolithograph, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
above children’s beds or in family prayer spaces as symbols of divine protection. Large-format examples
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Saint Francis of Assisi, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
cross, iconographic symbols linked to spirituality and reflection on the transience of life. This
Category
1660s Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas
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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Symbols?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.
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