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Important Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Female Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
of this rare item of Murano glass which is, in our opinion, a real museum piece. Dimensions are
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Pendant , Tiffany type glass work , Custom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a rare item .
Category

1990s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

New Vintage Rare Silhouette Futura 571 Collector Item 1970 Sunglasses
By Menrad
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Collector Item Silhouette Futura 571 purple thick frame with blue ornament holding a
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman s Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a rare item. it's recommended. Weight: 8.95kg.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chanel Double Hybrid Degrade Ombre 2.55 Reissue 227
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
statement bag is a collector's dream, since it is an extremely rare item with a rich history and was only
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Emilio Pucci Cotton Mid-Length Skirt in Blue
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Carnate, IT
. Good general condition, very rare item. General information: Designer: Emilio Pucci Condition: Good
Category

Late 20th Century Skirts

Antique Double Door Lacquered/Gilded with Frame, 700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
and high antiquity, a rare item and in very good condition, it will give light, elegance and luxury to
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
compact proportions. Great rare item, which has no loose joints. Good age, colour and patina. The
Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Berber Saddle Rug
Located in Milan, IT
rich red background. These rare items were woven as objects of great prestige, destined to cover the
Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of Baccarat Signed Angel Amour Vases, France, 1930
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
by Baccarat, each molded with an angel 'amour'. The set has understated elegance. These are rare
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Crystal

Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair, or simply The Chair, this is truly an iconic and rare item
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Art Decò Maison Charles Credited Guilt Bronze Doorbell
By Maison Charles
Located in Roma, IT
and incredibly rare item comes from a noble French family. Given its exquisite and unrivalled elegance
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag Shiny saffron yellow timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
, crafted by Kalmar, Austria, and manufactured between 1970-1979. This is a very rare item, with Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
ground colour having a dragon atop. This is a rare item about 200 years old and one of Mason's highly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ironstone

Japanese Signed painting on silk depicting Bamboo and Bird
Located in Fukuoka, JP
antiques or paintings and scrolls. This is a rare item that is sure to impress any art lover or collector.
Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Jean Claude Jitrois Black Lambskin Leather Straight Vintage Pants 1990s
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Timeless and elegance! This Jitrois vintage soft leather pants is just stunning! Very rare item of
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1990s French Pants

Set of 2 Original 1970 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Vest Ceramics, Netherlands
By Vest
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
sandy and brown tones. Very collectible and very rare item of the Vest Collection. Straightforward
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Original Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Piet Vest Ceramics, Netherlands, 1970s
By Vest
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
sandy and brown tones. Very collectible and very rare item of the Vest Collection. Straightforward
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Original Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Vest Keramiek, Netherlands 1970
By Vest
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
sandy and brown tones. Very collectible and very rare item of the Vest Collection. Straightforward
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ultra Rare 1960 Christian Dior Enamelled 12 K Gold Collector Item Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ultra Rare Pair Of Christian Dior 12 K Gold Filled Sunglasses Circa 1960'S. This Is A Seldom And
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1960s French Sunglasses

18k White Gold Pear-Shaped Pendant Necklace Set With 9cts Of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - 18k White Gold Pear-Shaped Pendant Necklace Set With 9cts Of Diamonds Timeless pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Original 1960 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach Netherlands
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer signature. A very collectible and very rare item of the Mobach collection. Straightforward and
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Oiva Toikka / GOBLET(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajärvi
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
to have been designed around 1973-75. Signed “Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö”. This is a very rare
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

2002 World Cup England Squad Official Tour Suit - Hand Signed By All Players
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - 2002 World Cup England Squad Official Tour Suit - Hand Signed By All Players FA issued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits

1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
, crafted by Kalmar, Austria, and manufactured between 1970-1979. This is a very rare item, with Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA by Walter Gerhards, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
collectible and very rare item of the GERHARDS Collection. The object has a very sculptural form and in its
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large 25cm Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection. The object has a very
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

19th Century Mason s, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Brothers in the 19th century, circa 1880 Teapot stand's by Mason's Ironstone are rare items. This
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mint Vintage Rare Silhouette Futura 570 Orange Collector Item 1970 Sunglasses
By Menrad
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Collector Item Silhouette Futura 570 in vibrant orange. Designed by Dora Demmel in
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

SS16 MOSCHINO Powerpuff Girls Buttercup Crossbody Bag Green Capsule Collection
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Deadstock Rare Item!* MOSCHINO COUTURE SS16 MOSCHINO Powerpuff Girls Green Black Bag SS16
Category

2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

New Vintage Rare Silhouette Futura 563 Yellow Collector Item 1970 Sunglasses
By Silhouettes Profiles
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Collector Item Silhouette Futura 563 Yellow thick frame with holding a spotless pair of
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
furniture. This is a very rare item and sure to be of interest to collectors of Art Deco items.
Category

Early 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Collectors Item: Rare Limited Ed. museum print, Hand Signed by Gerhard Richter
By Gerhard Richter
Located in New York, NY
posters signed by the extremely elusive and popular Gerhard Richter. A rare and valuable piece of art
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

New Vintage Rare Silhouette Futura 563 Blue Collector Item 1970 Sunglasses
By Silhouettes Profiles
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Collector Item Silhouette Futura 563 blue thick frame with holding a spotless pair of
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Hermes Paris Tennis Racquet Paper Clip Money Clip Tennis Ball
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Paper Clip Very rare item ! Made in France Vintage item Made of
Category

20th Century French For The Desk

Purple Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection. The object has a very
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Gucci x Tom Ford 2004 Gold GG Mesh Bralette Sz M NEW WITH TAGS
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This bralette is a rare item from Tom Ford’s tenure at Gucci. Cut from diaphanous black mesh, it
Category

Early 2000s Bras

red white Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection. The object has a very
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles, 16th Century (1530/1550) Very Rare Collection Items
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles, 16th Century (1530/1550) Very Rare Collection Items Each tile 14cm x
Category

Antique 16th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hermès 2 Shotgun Shells Shot Glasses Bullets Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
color - see last 2 photos). Would make a great gift ! Will come in a Hermès dustbag These rare items
Category

20th Century French Barware

Bulgari Bvlgari Gilt Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. This is a rare item because Bulgari typically makes items in gold and rarely makes items in sterling
Category

Late 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Bvlgari Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
rare item because Bulgari typically makes items in gold and rarely makes items in sterling silver
Category

Late 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Unique 31cm blue Ceramic Pottery "UFO" Vase Object by Otto Keramik Germany, 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
rare item of the Otto Keramik collection.   Straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Unique Red Black Ceramic Pottery "UFO" Vase Object by Otto Keramik Germany, 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
collectible and very rare item of the Otto Keramik collection.   Straightforward and minimalistic design of
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Le Grand No. de Chanel Playing Cards Game Rare Collectors Item Paris
By Chanel
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very exceptional collectorsitem. "Le Grand Numéro de Chanel" is a special event and exhibition held by Chanel to celebrate the brand’s rich history with perfume, particularly the le...
Category

2010s Games

Set of 2 Pink Purple Ceramic Pottery Vase Objects by Römhild, GDR Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
structure. The bottom of each element is typical "TR" (Töpferhof Römhild). Very collectible and very rare
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Modern Design M lucid Glass Table Light Base ML 1 by Ingo Mauer, Germany, 1960s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
very rare item of the Ingo Maurer collection. The light has one socket for E27 bulbs. Straightforward
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

New Rare Vintage Christian " Golf " WQ9 Electric Blue Collector Item Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, Full Set Vintage Christian Dior " Golf " removable visor front. Original pouch and sports cord and booklet. Produced and design at the beginning of 2000's. John Galliano era. ...
Category

1970s Austrian Sunglasses

Large 20cm Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
structure. A very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection. The object has a
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

rare Maeght sculpted holiday card 1968 - collectors item mid century modern art
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder rare Maeght sculpted holiday card, 1968 Hand made sculpted paper collage on paper
Category

1960s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Large 30cm Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Heinz Siery
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection. The object has a very
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Heinz Siery
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
and surface structure. A very collectible and very rare item of the Carstens Tönnieshof Collection
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a rarity, and the disc is beautiful and elegant. It is a fairly rare item. Few stores in 1stdibs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

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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.