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Swans on a Quiet Lake – Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
history illustration of the period.
The swan, long regarded as a symbol of grace, purity, and tranquility
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
19th century Antique gilded Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
cm diameter, it features its original Hintha bird finial, a symbol of purity, harmony, and
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Symbols
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Persian Qajar Iznik Mosaic Tile Panel Group Horseback Hunting Scene 1880
Located in Portland, OR
towards a mythical Huma bird (similar to a phoenix), which is a symbol of royalty and divine blessing in
Category
1880s Persian Islamic Antique Symbols
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV. This iconic soft pink glaze became a symbol of French royal luxury and artistic innovation
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture "bust Of A Woman"
Located in Ixelles, BE
Dance and EmancipationIn the 1920s, dance became the ultimate symbol of modernity (e.g., Josephine Baker
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Spelter
18th Century Silesian Iron Work Cross Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Prussian resistance against Napoleon. These iron jewels were worn as symbols of sacrifice, resilience, and
Category
18th Century Antique Symbols
Portrait of a Gentleman
By Arthur Devis
Located in London, GB
symbol of his education. His posture, with one hand on his hip brushing away his overcoat, has allowed
Category
1750s Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Italian Silver Hallmarked Pill Box
Located in Roma, IT
symbol, hanging it around their necks to use when needed.
It bears various hallmarks indicating the
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
Antique 1880 Snake Bangle Bracelet 14K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamond Ruby Eyes
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with a safety chain. Snakes are considered as good luck symbols. If the snake' s head is entwined with
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Located in Bilzen, BE
time and use. Its curved shape and flared handle evoke the silhouette of a whale's tail—a symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
Petite Tang Bronze Mirror with I-Ching, c. 800 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
low relief decoration, the inner patterned with divination symbols of the i-ching and the outer with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes
By Robert Bonfils
Located in PARIS, FR
bouquet above her head while riding a graceful gazelle—both symbols of vitality, luxury, and the
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
layer of spiritual significance and reverence to the piece. These amulets serve as symbols of protection
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
Venus Cupid 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Venetian school
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
his arrow, the iconic symbol of love. The light, which seems to come from above, caresses the figures
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$5,553 Sale Price
20% Off
La Tombe du Père - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1923
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
grave of Chagall's father covered in Jewish symbols.
Ref. Kornfeld n.20
Category
1920s Surrealist Antique Symbols
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Hand-Crafted Antique Japanese Silk Obi Bolster Pillow, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
long sash that wraps around a kimono to fasten it to the body, which through history became a symbol of
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk, Brocade
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Burl Walnut
Marble Top Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
generations, passing from one household to the next as both functional objects and symbols of refinement
Category
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Brass
3.8x11.6 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Circa 1860
Located in Spring Valley, NY
symbols and stylized star motifs, rendered in subtle tones of madder red, ivory, taupe, and pale blue. The
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875
Located in Spring Valley, NY
panels. Each panel is individually detailed with geometric symbols, creating a dazzling array of red
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
3.7x6 Ft Antique East Anatolian Kurdish Rug, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
tribal symbols, emphasizing the powerful, primitive geometry of Kurdish weaving. The transition between
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
3.6x7.2 Ft Antique Bordjalu Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Ca 1860
Located in Spring Valley, NY
by a strong border system, including guard bands filled with geometric symbols and a simple outer
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
5x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
tribal symbols and abstract figures, enhancing the overall textural complexity.
The composition is
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
4x7.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Dated 1888 (Islamic Solar Date 1305)
Located in Spring Valley, NY
repeating diamond guls and geometric symbols against a crisp ivory ground. Woven from durable, high-quality
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Covered Bronze Vase With Brown Patina Decorated With Bacchanalia And Putti After
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in BARSAC, FR
around the symbols of wine and the vine.
Beautiful chiseling work, undoubtedly from the workshops of a
Category
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Adobe Homes, New Mexico Western Landscape
By Harvey Gregory Prusheck
Located in Beachwood, OH
a symbol, a symbol which says that everything should be beautiful. This thought is a motivating
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
Western Mountainous Landscape, Slovenian-American Artist
By Harvey Gregory Prusheck
Located in Beachwood, OH
a symbol, a symbol which says that everything should be beautiful. This thought is a motivating
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
22KT Antique Gold Signet Ring with Griffon Motif, c.18th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
(Georgian period)
• Form: Signet Ring
• Motif: Engraved Griffon (Heraldic Symbol)
Condition Report
Category
1790s British Georgian Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
A comb and hairpin in gold lacquer decorated with two swimming turtles
Located in PARIS, FR
, tortoise is a symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Faience Alcide Chaumeil Fleur-de-Lys Vase
By Alcide Chaumeil
Located in Dallas, TX
fleur-de-lis symbols, scrolling foliage, and small ermine-inspired motifs reminiscent of Breton
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Faience
18th Heraldic Shield in Carved Limestone
Located in Marbella, ES
work depicting divided fields with noble symbols and an episcopal mitre at the top. The composition is
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble
Victorian English ruby diamond 18k yellow gold snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
endless loyalty, a design made iconic when Queen Victoria herself popularized snake jewels as symbols of
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
branch, a symbol of peace and seasonal renewal. The second panel shows a detailed arrangement of flowers
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
craftsmanship and often featuring intricate designs like animals and symbols. These lamps can have various forms
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sumakh Rug, Handwoven, 11.4 × 8.7 ft – Terracotta, Navy and Blue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
symbols reflect the precision and balance typical of traditional Sumakh weaving. Each element is carefully
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Sumptuous Circular French Aubusson Carpet – Empire Period, 19th Century – N 1598
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
, symbols of nobility and victory.
The rug's perimeter is punctuated by festoons of exquisitely delicate
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Writting box or Suzuribako in black and gold lacquer of a karstic landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
respect towards others. In addition to its positive meaning, the camellia is also considered a symbol of
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold Leaf
Suzuribako or writting box circular shape in nashiji and gold lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
respect towards others. In addition to its positive meaning, the camellia is also considered a symbol of
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for attention—exactly as they should.
The underside bears Gorham’s hallmark—anchor flanked by symbols
Category
1910s American Antique Symbols
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,300 / set
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles
Located in Dallas, TX
inspired by grapes, vines, and foliage, symbols traditionally associated with Eucharistic imagery. The wide
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Circle of Honor: Ceremonial Hat (Isicholo), Zulu People
Located in New York, NY
, traditionally worn by married Zulu women as a symbol of respect, status, and identity. This vintage example
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
symbol, or a lovely decorative,e artistic artefact to reside on a gentleman’s desk or small table. There
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Symbols
Materials
Plaster, Hardwood
Grand Tour Sculpture Fountain of the The Neapolitan Fisherman after the Antique
Located in Stockholm, SE
bronze and marble reproductions of ancient statuary as tangible symbols of classical learning and
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Italian, Venezia, Etched Glass and Floral Decorated Mirror, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
reverse etched with the symbol of Venezia, mercury details accent this beautiful etching, formerly a
Category
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Symbols
Materials
Mirror
The Throne of Darius: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Myth and Majesty
Located in Dallas, TX
horn, eagle’s wings and legs, and a venomous scorpion tail, is no mere monster—it is a symbol of chaos
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Pique Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
perfect. A lovely usable religious symbol or for cross collectors. Size 1 3/8 in long 5/8 inch wide
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
9k Gold
Important Neo-Gothic Inspired Mirror, France, Circa 1840
Located in PARIS, FR
adorned with a mural crown, symbol of a protective deity of cities also referring to Tyche, goddess of
Category
1830s French Gothic Revival Antique Symbols
Materials
Giltwood
Anna Petrus Wall Sculpture by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1927
By Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
, clearly intended to function as both ornament and symbol. Lion masks such as this were often conceived as
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
4.5x9.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
the dark field, symbols common in nomadic and village weaving traditions.
The borders are equally
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
5x6.6 Ft Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Circa 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, teal green, and red. The field is intricately filled with small geometric symbols, stylized guls, and
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket
By Jan van Mekeren
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
alcoves depicting four writing evangelists with their symbol known as:
St. Matthew (the Angel) , St. Mark
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Antique Talish Rug - Late 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
, blue, black, and yellow, are typical of Talish iconography and are often interpreted as symbols of
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Fine Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Central Medallion and Bats
Located in Long Island City, NY
medallion area. The bat is a traditional symbol of good fortune and long life in East Asian art, and its
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Enamel
Antique German Art Nouveau Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
.
Inside the band are two original hallmarks:
A pictorial oval workshop symbol resembling a seed pod or
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Pair of 19th Century Portuguese carved oak offering boxes
Located in Diest, BE
stylized fish, a powerful Christian symbol representing faith and spiritual nourishment.
The boxes exhibit
Category
19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Embroidered Silk Panels
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
classic Qing Dynasty motif of the imperial five clawed dragon, the symbol of power and authority. Depicted
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
Antique Marble Eagle Statue in Veined Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
is a longstanding symbol of power, freedom, and sharp vision. Its commanding stance and keen gaze
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Carrara Marble
Monstrance, San Martín de Cartes. Gilt bronze. Spanish school, 1680.
Located in Madrid, ES
this symbol into his coat of arms. In 1519, this emblem was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula thanks
Category
1680s Spanish Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze, Other
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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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