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Carved Oak Mirror on the Theme of the Vine, by Gauthier-Poinsignon, Art Nouveau
By Camille Gauthier, Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
furniture enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this rare item! We are specializing in premium antiques. For
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Pendant by Accolay, Patinated Copper and Multicolored Fractal Resin Medallions
By D accolay, Accolay Pottery
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
coveted by enthusiasts of period décor and design. Don’t miss out on this rare item! We are
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Dieter Crumbiegel, Germany, 1980s
By Dieter Crumbiegel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
marked with typical Producer signature. a very collectible and very rare item of the Crumbiegel
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
pearl necklace on the bird’s neck, however, is an extremely rare item [...]. First, there is a well
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Dior Toile de Jouy Limoges Porcelain Tureen
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
porcelain items are rare and produced in small batches. Rrp Approx. £1,500 Size – 28 x 17cm Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

Ebonised Oval Snuff Box With Cricket Scene on The Lid.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
lid with cricket scene. The scene depicting a group of boys playing cricket. A rare cricket collectors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sporting Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
taking place. A tented pavilion with spectators can be seen in the background. A rare cricket collectors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sporting Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
most stunning collections in the famous GUCCI FLORA print Very rare Collector's item - only very few
Category

Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Vaso grande in ceramica di Bruno Gambone, 1960s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Quarrata, IT
italian ceramic art, reflects both modernist and organic influences. Signed on the base, this rare vase is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

CHRISTIAN DIOR J’adore Dior bathrobe
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
 » on the back. In very good condition. Rare and sought after item. Size M.
Category

Early 2000s French Loungewear

Pair 19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved wooden angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

UNWORN Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Tom Ford Spring 2004 Layered Silk Dress 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING SILK DRESS BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL SUMMER COLLECTION 2004 FOR
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
rare Collector's item - only very few pieces were made and sold in selected boutiques Made of real
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved giltwood angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
depicting a group of boys playing cricket. A rare cricket collectors item. There are also several images of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sporting Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Rosenthal 11 Antique Christmas Wall Ceramic Plates Collection, 1932-1943
By Rosenthal
Located in Morazzone, Varese
artist's name. Beautiful motifs and exceptionally beautiful colors. Rare collector's items. All plates
Category

Early 20th Century German Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Small Ebonised Snuff Box With Painted Cricket Scene
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
cricket match in progress with a tent pavilion in the background. A rare cricket collectors item. There
Category

Antique 19th Century Sporting Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Paper

UNWORN Alexander McQueen 2008 Black Draped Goddess Evening Dress 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FOR HIS 2008 RUNWAY COLLECTION Details
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

UNWORN Famous Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 2003 Silver Grey Silk Evening Dress 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING SILK DRESS BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FW COLLECTION 2003 FOR YVES SAINT
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Black Lace Leather Bondage Gown Dress 40
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A True Collector's Item A very rare and stunning signature piece Black evening gown with sexy slit
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Victorian 42g Yellow Gold Garnet Agate Pearl Cameo Brooch, 1860
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
value as time goes by and such items are incredibly rare to come across. It comes accompanied by a
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW 68152
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68152 A rare collectible, this Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe
Category

Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Early 17th Century Oak Joint Stool
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exquisite and rare early 17th-century English oak joint stool. T his rare collector's item features
Category

Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Stools

Materials

Oak

James Avery Dangle Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Chalcedony 6.2g
Located in Northbrook, IL
finish. This is a rare retired James Avery item, nearly impossible to find, don't miss it! More details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Earrings 17.7g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
stunning especially in person. This is a rare vintage collectible item, at the time of creating this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Vintage Philippe Chevallier Multicolour Oversized Sunglasses 1960 France
By Philippe Chevallier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Collector's Item Vintage Philippe Chevalier Multicolour Sunglasses With Light Brown Lenses
Category

1960s French Sunglasses

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Exotic Silver Dragon Encrusted Crystal Bag Clutch Bamboo
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Very rare Collector's item - only very few pieces were made and sold in selected boutiques Made of rare
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Banjo Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
and a true masterpiece in craftsmanship. This work of art is in incredible condition and a rare find
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

UNWORN Gucci Y2K Studded Crocodile and Velvet Horsebit Handbag Purse
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Very rare Collector's item Made of beautiful velvet Trimmed with real crocodile skin - no print! With
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier C de Cartier Necklace 18K Yellow Gold with Certificate Vintage 2000s
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
, wristwatches, and rare antiques. Every item may be accompanied upon request by a Certificate of Authenticity or
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Mombasa metal bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, Lombardia
elegance and contemporary edge. A rare collector's item from Ford’s influential era at YSL. Good condition
Category

Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

UNWORN Louis Vuitton Exotic Velvet Alligator Skin LV Monogram Logo Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
pocket perfect for holding your daily essentials. Very rare Collector's item - only very few pieces were
Category

Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage 1994 Wine Burgundy Caviar Briefcase Tote Bag 24k GHW 68743
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68743 A rare beauty in a rich red wine burgundy caviar leather from more than 31 years
Category

1990s Briefcases and Attachés

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
collections by Tom Ford Very rare Collector's item - only very few pieces were made and sold in selected
Category

Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Delft Vide-Poche, Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Box, 1953
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
anniversary (1653-1953). Rare collector’s item. This hand-painted piece showcases Royal Delft’s exquisite
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Tibetan Nomad s Hide Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan Plateau or the Himalayas. One of the most unique items in our collection, the wooden chest is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Hide

Kaj Bojesen, Randers. Oval silver brooch set with a cabochon-cut cat’s eye.
Located in bronshoj, DK
condition A rare and early silver brooch by Kaj Bojesen from his years as a silversmith in Randers, prior
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Silver

A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Søborg, DK
sure understanding of form. Today, Valentiner lamps are rare collector's items and are valued for their
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oak Stool
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exquisite early 19th-century English oak stool in the High Period style. A rare collector's item
Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Stools

Materials

Oak

Oak Stool
Oak Stool
$1,128
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
and statement pieces. Rare and collectible item it can be found in "Le Musee Du Jouet" in Poissy
Category

Antique 19th Century European Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Søborg, DK
understanding of form. Today, Valentiner lamps are rare collector's items and are valued for their craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
collections by Tom Ford Very rare Collector's item - only very few pieces were made and sold in selected
Category

Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Fred Paris Collection Mouvementée Sculptural Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 1980s
By Fred Paris
Located in Lisbon, PT
, France. A rare and sculptural masterpiece from Fred Paris’ Collection Mouvementée, this 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Green Rummer Wine Drinking Glass 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
century. The glass is very rare and a really collectors item, The glass is hand blown and in a perfect
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Piaget Diamond Bombe Wide Band Ring 19.2K Portuguese Special Gold Vintage 1990s
By Piaget
Located in Lisbon, PT
three retail boutiques, we specialize in fine jewelry, wristwatches, and rare antiques. Every item may
Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Cabinet 1960 s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
unmistakable Italian identity. Overall, this cabinet is a rare and captivating item that seamlessly blends
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Exclusive Pharaoh Toetanchamon Table Lamp, France 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
matching Royal dark blue and with gold in the inside. In excellent condition. Very rare collector’s item.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

NEW Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Silk Leather Evening Gown with Panel Train 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Rare Collector's item Beautiful silk evening gown created by Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2002 This
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace Diamond-Set White Gold Clasp 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
fine jewelry, wristwatches, and rare antiques. Every item may be accompanied upon request by a
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
to examples preserved in the STAM – City Museum of Ghent. A rare and historical collector’s item.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Belgian Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Scoop
Located in Chicago, IL
good condition makes it a rare collectors item.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Optical Ear Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
collection. NOTES This item is in good condition, with surface marks and wear consistent with age. All
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Helena Tynell Theodore Käppi Engraved Cat Dish for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, 1950s
By Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Helena Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. It has a few scratches on the bottom, but that is expected on these rare dish items that are over 60
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare collector's item from Gucci's
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Rare Items For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare items is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare items was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Rare items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare items bearing Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many rare items are appealing in their simplicity, but Sylvain Norga, Kamenicky Senov and Artifort produced popular rare items that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Items?

Rare items can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $236 and the highest can go for as much as $130,000.