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Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
cutouts perforate the sides, symbols of prosperity and success, and an emerald green glaze sheets down the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco 1920
s Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
A symbol of love
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Lion Charm of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
and character. The lion—an enduring symbol of strength, courage, and guardianship—was a powerful motif
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
The Crimson Guardian: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece of Power
Located in Dallas, TX
served as guardians of space, symbols of identity, and declarations of strength. The softly aged red
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Wool Rug in Celadon Green and Beige
Located in New York, NY
adorned with stylized cloud motifs or longevity symbols. A larger, more prominent roundel anchors the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Ancient Greek Red-Figured Owl Skyphos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, daily life, or symbols like the owl, and existed in various styles from the Geometric to the Corinthian
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Symbols
Materials
Terracotta
Louis XVI French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
oval medallion—symbols associated with abundance and harmony. Delicate ribbon-and-tassel carvings
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Symbols
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
The Sacred Scarabs: A Vintage Persian Qashqai Masterpiece of Tribal Mystique
Located in Dallas, TX
medallion adorned with the scarab motif—an ancient symbol associated with protection, rebirth, and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
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
19th-century French console table
Located in Madrid, ES
symbol of cultural distinction.
The piece is particularly appealing due to the quality of its carving
Category
1880s Antique Symbols
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco GIA 1.41 carat old mine cut diamond 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and enduring symbol of love—an heirloom-quality piece designed to be treasured for generations.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 3.00 carats sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, soulful, and steeped in history, this Victorian ring is a rare and meaningful heirloom—an enduring symbol
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Anchor Pendant of Onyx Diamond
Pearl
Located in Lewisburg, PA
steadfastness, the anchor motif was a beloved symbol in mid-19th-century jewelry—often worn as a talisman during
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Hand-carved Antique bi pendant in jade. China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
served as powerful symbols. Traditionally, the circular shape symbolized heaven and the sky, accompanying
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Jade
17th / 18th Century Antique Memento Mori Skull Terracotta Sculpture
Located in London, GB
the inevitability of their death and the brevity of life.
The skull is a classic symbol of death
Category
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Handcrafted Exquisite Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
.
The body features intricate relief patterns, including a central round symbol that appears to be the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, with Floral Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
and red, this rug is a truly exceptional piece which stands as a timeless symbol of Persian weaving
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870
Located in Stamford, CT
symbol within a silver oval link. The chain is one you love to touch. It is silky and smooth. It is
Category
1860s German Victorian Antique Symbols
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
symbol of wealth and prosperity. Set on a custom steel mount, the limestone disc becomes a minimalist
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Pair of Brass Putti Door Stops
Located in Cheshire, GB
holding a garland of grapes—traditional symbols of abundance and prosperity. An ornate scroll-form element
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass
$1,713 / set
Large Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Motifs and Inscription, 18th Centu
Located in Fukuoka, JP
monks to prayer, and accompany ceremonial observances. The dragon (ryū), a symbol of protection, wisdom
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Dance of Death - Etching by Thomas Rowlandson - 1810s
By Thomas Rowlandson
Located in Roma, IT
inscribed with continental names, while beneath it lie potent symbols of mortality and human vice, including
Category
1810s Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Etching
1890s Blue Ivory Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Vase Rug 6
x 9
Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
surrounding the medallion is rich with auspicious symbols, including vases holding flowering branches and
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
A Diamond Talisman: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Power
Located in Dallas, TX
fertility symbols. These diamonds create a steady pulse across the composition, forming a visual shield
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$2,688 Sale Price
20% Off
The Totemic Axis: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Qashqai Power
Located in Dallas, TX
authority, allowing the iconic symbol to breathe and dominate with quiet confidence.
Branching from this
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian 2.10 carat Ceylon no heat sapphire diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship, this ring is a truly special heirloom—an enduring symbol of beauty, history, and understated
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
dudou aprons painted with the fú (福) symbol for good fortune. As though balancing a basket on his head
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
$1,160 / set
1850s Navy Allover Floral Vine Paisley Antique Persian Moud Rug 5
9"x7
9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
symbols of fertility and life force are rendered in complex layers of color, providing a striking contrast
Category
1850s Persian Khorassan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Verte
Cabbage Leaf
Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
' pattern. The pattern incorporates both bok choy leaves and butterflies as both are symbols of good fortune
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Paktong Basin, 19th Century
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, swords, lotus pods and other auspicious symbols, some details enamelled, the rim marked Dian Nan Tian Bao
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
Annunciation Tuscan School 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
.
Suspended in flight above a cloud, he holds white lilies, symbols of purity and chastity, in one hand, while
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$6,057 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady
s Robe with Blossoms
Butterflies, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
features a rich blue ground and is elaborately embroidered with peony blossoms and butterflies, symbols of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Marvelous Brown Color with Animalistic Design Chinese Bao Tou Rug
Located in New York, NY
Spotted deer and crane, longevity symbols, inhabit a rocky mountainous beneath a brocade pattern
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Deep Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
rosewood. This chair features deep carvings of dragons, a symbol of power and strength in Chinese culture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Rosewood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1890s Beige Unique 3D Fret Border Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8
10"x11
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Chinese symbols, balancing negative space with intricate detail. The overall aesthetic leans toward
Category
1890s Chinese Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Pair of Early 19th Century Miniature Portraits in Flamed Birch Frames
Located in Knivsta, SE
decoration in the form of laurel wreaths incorporating oak leaves and acorns—classical symbols of virtue
Category
1810s Swedish Empire Antique Symbols
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paper
Antique Mahogany Chippendale American Mirror With Hoho Bird Carved
Gilded
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
gilded Hoho bird crest, a traditional symbol often associated with good fortune and elegance. The finely
Category
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Greek Orthodox painter - 19th century figure painting - Religious icon
Located in Varmo, IT
his left hand he holds a blooming white lily, a symbol of Mary's purity. The Virgin Mary wears the
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Panel
3.5x5.5 Ft Antique Karabagh Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, archaic tribal filler symbols and stylized animal figures.
The composition is framed by an elaborate
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Hand Crafted Flow Blue Ironstone set 6 Deep Lunch Plates Nankin
By John Maddock
Sons Ltd.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
flow blue around the perimeters and center with a compass type symbol.
Priced and sold as a set of six
Category
1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Paste, Ironstone
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Horseshoe Earrings
Located in London, GB
diamonds.
The horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and protection. It dates back to a blacksmith and his
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
French 19th Century Silver
Gold Gilt Oval Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
frame. The Ho-oh bird appears in 19th century decorative arts as a symbol of good luck and good fortune
Category
19th Century French Regency Antique Symbols
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Room Size Antique Chinese Wool Rug In warm Brown With Mythical Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
surrounded by vases, phoenixes, and auspicious symbols in blue, green, and orange. Meander border with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$5,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Chinese Marble Bi Disc with Figures 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
mythical creatures and traditional motifs. The Bi disc, a symbol of heaven in ancient Chinese culture, is
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Ida Cooper - Framed 1910 Oil, Still Life with Tulips
Located in Corsham, GB
A bouquet of pink tulips rests on a lace tablecloth. Tulips are often symbols of renewal, life, and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
3.95ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exceptionally unique and romantic diamond engagement ring, a true symbol of timeless
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1900s Unique Beige Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Rug 11
4
x 14
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
border featuring an exquisite array of stylized vines, blossoms, and traditional Chinese symbols set
Category
1890s Chinese Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
1920s Blue Ivory Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6
10" x 11
8" Wool dCarpet
Located in New York, NY
symbols, including stylized peonies, bamboo shoots, and various emblems of longevity, rendered in soft
Category
1920s Chinese Folk Art Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu clock set
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is the symbol of education, wisdom and learning. On the other side is a young boy holding a laurel
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Symbols
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Export Trompe L
oeil Porcelain Model of a Peach
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Symbol of Immortality": Large Chinese Export Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Peach (Altar Fruit)
Circa
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Stained and Carved Bone Ancestral Figures, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
, symbols of wisdom, longevity, and patriarchal authority in Chinese culture. The carvings align with the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Bone
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock
Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gaulois - French Symbol), all above a carved white marble base with scrolled floral ormolu mounts and
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
elegant lattice of stylized floral motifs, likely roses—a popular symbol in Samarkand designs. The
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
The Pouring of the Seven Vials upon the Earth - Etching - Early 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
—symbol of demonic forces—anchors the scene, while soldiers and crowned figures at right observe the
Category
Early 17th Century Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Etching
Chinese Famille Verte Double Happiness Dish, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
medallions bear the characters for double happiness (shuāngxǐ 囍), a traditional symbol for loving partnership
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Oil - The Pious Nun
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a nun in prayer with a dove flying over her head as a symbol of the holy
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
1900s Ivory Blue Asymmetric Wool Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9
x 11
8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
alternating medallions and auspicious symbols, including vases, bats, and stylized clouds. These elements are
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
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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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