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1930 s Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
is absolutely super for its age. The colour and walnut grain patters are gorgeous throughout
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine 19th C. European Stripped Pine Cottage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reveals the soft underlying Pine which is Honey toned with attractive graining. The Chest measures 45.75
Category

Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Pine

1970s Danish Extending Dining Table by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in London, GB
standard, the condition is superb throughout; with a beautiful color and striking grain patterns
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Bactrian Marble Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
-Margiana complex. Alltough some think they are weights to measure grain (the most important commodity in
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Pair or Single French Modern Gueridon, Low Side or Coffee Tables, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York City, NY
its individual varied grain patterns. The top measures approx 31 1/4" diameter, but the maximum size
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Country French Monastery Style Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
grain patterns. The apron clearance measures 26" from the floor to the bottom of the apron. The thick
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Oak Extending Dining Table 3 Leaves, Seats 12
Located in Glasgow, GB
. Medullary rays from the quarter-sawn cut of the oak produce the attractive golden ‘tiger grain’ pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Grain Measure
Located in San Francisco, CA
GRAIN MEASURE IN COPPER. Demi Hectolitre. Made by J. FRAICHE in Carcassonne
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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

French Grain Measure
Located in Pasadena, CA
This "Double Decalitre" grain measure is from Mid 19th Century France and is banded in iron. These
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Home Accents

Materials

Iron

Grain Measure
Located in Culver City, CA
This antique measure has all the signs of having served its previous owners well and true. It has
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Grain Measure
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 19th Century Unbound Grain Measure with original paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Grain Measure
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Grain Measure 22"H X 12"W X 7"D
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique French Industrial Grain Measure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural and interesting late 19th C. French industrial metal grain measure with a very nice
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Old Wood Iron Grain Measure
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old Japanese grain measure in wood with and interesting old iron frame. This would be a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

French Wooden Grain Measure, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An early 1900s grain measure made of wood and metal from the Region of Beaujolais. The inscription
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Oak Grain Measure
Located in Austin, TX
A French grain measure made of oak with metal trim and handles. The inscription Bushel carved on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Beechwood Grain Measures
Located in Birmingham, AL
Pair of 19th century English beechwood grain measures.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Beech

French Wooden Grain Measure, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive antique wood and metal grain measure from the Beaujolais region of France, circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Turn of 19th/20th Century French Wooden Grain Measure
Located in New Orleans, LA
TURN OF THE 19TH/20TH CENTURY WOODEN GRAIN MEASURE (MEASURE EN BOIS) FROM JURA. CIRCA 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Home Accents

Materials

Iron

Turn of 19th/20th Century French Wooden Grain Measure
Located in New Orleans, LA
TURN OF THE 19TH/20TH CENTURY FRENCH WOODEN GRAIN MEASURE (MEASURE EN BOIS) FROM BRESSE. CIRCA
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Home Accents

Materials

Iron

French Oak and Metal Grain Measure, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive French wooden grain measure with metal elements, early 1900s. Warm-toned oak is
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Solid copper grain measure from France c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
A solid copper grain measure from France c.1870. Please notice the exceptional scale of this
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Copper Grain Measure
Located in Atlanta, GA
your grain and charge you accordingly. This particular measure is so handsome that today we would use
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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Objects

Graceful 19th Century Nepalese Bronze Grain Measure and Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
shows their more than one hundred years of use. The smaller piece is a grain measure that is very
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nepalese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Early 19th Century Iron Bound Prussian Grain Measures
Located in Glamis, Angus
A very fine pair of early 19th century iron bound Prussian grain measures. Believed to have
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Antique 19th Century German Boxes

South Indian Brass and Wood Vessel
Located in Richmond, CA
South Indian wood grain measure with newer added wood top and decorative brass details
Category

20th Century Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Japanese Masu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese wood grain measurer used by food vendors to measure grains at the market.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Boxes

Materials

Cypress

Pair of Danish Rosewood Nightstands by Svend Langkilde, circa 1960s
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Hadley, MA
fronts, rich highly figured grain. Measures: 20" high, 15" deep, 26" wide.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Lovely Tall French Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900
Located in Woodbury, CT
grain measure: their original purpose being a half-bushel grain measure, although Saxon beekeepers are
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep
Located in Woodbury, CT
grain measure: their original purpose being a half-bushel grain measure, although Saxon beekeepers are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, GE 290, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner Ge 290 for Getama Denmark with foot stool. Beautiful oak grain
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Belgian Straw Domed Bee Skep, CA 1900
Located in Woodbury, CT
grain measure: their original purpose being a half-bushel grain measure, although Saxon beekeepers are
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Rare, Very Large 19th C French Handled Bee Skep
Located in Woodbury, CT
grain measure: their original purpose being a half-bushel grain measure, although Saxon beekeepers are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Long Pine Table with Curved Edges
Located in Minneapolis, MN
create nice flow and a smooth matte finish enhances the beautiful wood grain. Measures: 29" tall x 16
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Vintage 1920s American Tables

Materials

Pine

Teak Small Sideboard with Sliding Doors Mid Century 1960s Danish
Located in London, GB
and has been refinished in our workshop. The teak has a lovely rich colouring and pronounced grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1971
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
, original 5 star base with domes of silence floor glides. 2 Screws under armrest. Beautiful rosewood grain
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1971
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
, original 5 star base with domes of silence floor glides. 2 Screws under armrest. Beautiful rosewood grain
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1971
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
, original 5 star base with domes of silence floor glides. 2 Screws under armrest. Beautiful rosewood grain
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sculpted Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
affixed to the outside of the piece, with beautiful American Black Walnut grain. Measures 59" W x 31" H
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers Recessed Handles, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
minimal signs of wear and tear relating to age. The teak has a lovely rich coloring and pronounced grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s
Located in London, GB
grain. Measures: Width 88cm, depth 42cm, height 76cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

British Elliots of Newbury Teak Sideboard Credenza
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in London, GB
workshop. The teak has a lovely rich colouring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width: 152cm, Depth: 46cm
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Norwegian Yellow Striped Wool and Teak Armchair Mid-Century Chair, 1960s
Located in London, GB
signs of wear and tear relating to age. The teak has a lovely rich colouring and pronounced grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Large Teak Sideboard With Sliding Doors Mid Century 1960s Danish
Located in London, GB
pronounced grain. Measures: Width: 200cm, Depth: 39cm, Height: 75cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670 Lounge Chair in Rosewood, circa 1971
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
glides. 2 Screws under armrest. Beautiful rosewood grain. Measures: H 34 in. x W 32 in. x D 34 in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Scalloped Handles Mid-Century, 1960s
Located in London, GB
teak has a lovely rich colouring and pronounced grain. Measure: Width 74cm, depth 45cm, height
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 120cm, depth 80cm, height 74cm, extended width 200cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Large Teak Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 150cm, depth 100cm, height 73cm, extended width
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 135cm, depth 90cm, height 74cm, extended width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 130cm, depth 84cm, height 72cm extended width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 130cm, depth 85cm, height 74cm. Extended width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Extending Dining Table Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 139cm, depth 86cm, height 74cm. Extended width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century, Danish Teak Extending Dining Table, 1960s
Located in London, GB
and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 135cm, depth 88cm, height 72cm, extended width 241cm.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

British Teak Long Sideboard Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
pronounced grain. Measures: Width: 183cm, Depth: 43cm, Height: 73cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Extending Curved Dining Table Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
lovely rich coloring and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 135cm, depth 89cm, height 74cm.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Extending Dining Table, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
and pronounced grain. Measure: Width 130cm, depth 85cm, height 74cm, extended width 215cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Pair of Bedside Tables Cabinets Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
and pronounced grain. Measures: Width 43cm, depth 33cm, height 52cm, alcove storage height 14cm.           
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

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Grain Measure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic grain measure available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every grain measure was constructed with great care. Find 448 options for an antique or vintage grain measure now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grain measure, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A grain measure made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made grain measure has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

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