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Vermeil (gilt sterling silver) oil and vinegar set - early 19th century - 1808
By Ambroise Mignerot
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
-hand sale ; ours is made of vermeil, which is a much more unusual object, particularly in this
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Early 1800s French Empire Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Exquisite French Bronze, Rouge Marble, and Sèvres Style Porcelain Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Queens, NY
sculpture is not an ordinary one. It's very rare, unusual, and high quality object. We have never seen
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19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Exquisite French Bronze, Rouge Marble, and Sevres Porcelain Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Long Island City, NY
sculpture is not an ordinary one. It's very rare, unusual, and high quality object. We have never seen
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Late 19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Victorian Taxidermy Cat
Located in London, GB
Victorian Taxidermy Cat
An Early 20th Century English taxidermy cat. A very unusual and macabre
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1910s British Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
$1,230 / item
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Located in New Orleans, LA
held all manner of rare and unusual objects from around the world.
The workmanship of this cabinet
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Hand-Made Rustic Wood Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
and has clear signs of time and use. As bowls like this were household objects it’s unusual for them
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Filipino Woven Rattan Pack Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
weaves and stabilized by a wooden base, this square pack basket is wonderful as a decorative object or an
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Early 20th Century Philippine Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Palmwood, Rattan
Liberty Style French Vase Grey Opaline Glass and Hand Painted Flowers in Relief
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of this unusual and extraordinary object. The opaline is slightly translucent glass, opacified with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
20th Century Italian Handled Almsgiver Basket with Silver and Stones Elemens
By Alexandre Stefani
Located in Milano, MI
the whole oval body of this straw basket.
This basket is wonderful as a decorative object or an
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Stone, Silver
Antique French Ornate Gilded Urn
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a 19th century antique French ornate gilded urn. Very unusual decorative object in lovely
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19th Century French Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Other
Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th century American building copper panels
Located in London, GB
uncover antiques and unusual objects.
Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 21” x D 10”
Age: Early 20th
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1920s American Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Copper
Early 20th century Italian Pair of Nautical Lanterns, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
to carry the lanterns.
Very good quality and in very good condition.
For lovers of unusual and
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1920s Italian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass
Unusual English Treen Folk Art Carved Arm
Located in London, GB
certainly one of those objects. However unusual this is the beauty of folk art as this brilliant example is
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Early 1900s British Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Wood
Unusual Late 19th Century Standing Monkey Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual Late 19th Century Standing Monkey Figure
One of the most unusual and out of the
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1890s French Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Paper
Rare
Unusual Women
s Suffrage Hand Painted Velveteen Pin Cushion ca 1880-1900
Located in York County, PA
categorized as downright scary. Whatever the case may be in this unusual instance, this very rare object is
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Late 19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Velvet
Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
format of the California State flag. Extremely rare, this is an unusual object and I am unaware of any
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Early 20th Century American Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Silk
Sur la Plage - Juan les Pins
By Jean Pougny
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
of unusual objects with a text by Mayakovski: 'Through the window pane sparkles the button that one
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Oil, Board
Early 19th Century Measuring Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century measuring stick
One of the most unusual and tactile objects we have
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Wood
Doulton Arts and Crafts "Poppy" Large Footed Punchbowl
Located in Great Barrington, MA
True "Arts and Crafts" style decoration is unusual in porcelain objects but this piece exemplifies
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Early 20th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Rare and Beautiful Swiss Carved Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is true gem, very unusual found object, polychromed and carved wood figure of a lovely woman
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19th Century Swiss Unusual Antique Objects
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden
Located in Hønefoss, 30
– beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in moments usually overlooked or
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18th Century Swedish Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chinese Peking Opera Martial Arts Props, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, these unusual sculptural objects are martial arts props once used
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Walnut
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden
Located in Hønefoss, 30
celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in
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18th Century Swedish Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in
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18th Century French Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi , Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in moments usually overlooked
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19th Century Norwegian Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, 1700s, Sweeden
Located in Hønefoss, 30
celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in
Category
18th Century Swedish Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Ashanti Tethered Beast Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
merchant whose business relied on the power and dedication of caravan animals. This unusual sculptural
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wabi Sabi Antique Cabinet in Pine, Handcrafted in Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
. "A way of life that celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Romantic Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Exquisite French Bronze, Rouge Marble, and Sèvres Style Porcelain Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Queens, NY
sculpture is not an ordinary one. It's very rare, unusual, and high quality object. We have never seen
Category
19th Century Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Bulls Death Mask
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century bulls death mask
This is a very unusual and morbid object, used in the early
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1920s British Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Pearl Gold Nesting Bird Earrings
Located in New York, NY
their ears any unusual and bizarre object they could think of. Among the favourite shapes for earring
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Mid-19th Century Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century George III Mahogany Wingback Antique Armchair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. A rather striking object, unusual and visually interesting strike point for both the classical and
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19th Century British George III Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Wingback Antique Armchair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. A rather striking object, unusual and visually interesting strike point for both the classical and
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19th Century British George III Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Folk-art Handmade Wooden Moving Drunken Figure Toy
Located in London, GB
providing unusual, rare and untouched decorative objects. We ship items globally with consideration and care
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1850s British Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
Pair of 18th Century French Ormolu Three-Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
the overall elegance of the object. Very unusual and missing comparison is the finial, which is topped
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18th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Brown Iron Tole Paint Wall Jardinieres or Big Scale Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
rusty effect - creating a perfect visual conclusion.
I love such rare and unusual multipurpose
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique English Iridescent Cast Iron Knight Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Forney, TX
for a full-size fireplace. Functional art, it makes for a wonderful and unusual decorative object.
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Early 20th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century German Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
means the beauty that is sometimes found in unusual, unfashionable places or objects and in moments that
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Early 19th Century German Primitive Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Pine
French Neoclassical Mahogany and Leather Antique Chest of Drawers Cartonnier
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most unusual and incredibly striking object, this tall case is designed in the Louis XVI taste
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
goal is always to bring to market objects that are unusual, finely crafted, rich in material and
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18th Century English Queen Anne Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass
Trio of Objects 17th Century Spanish Santos Fragment, Peddlers Wood
bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
Trio of unusual objects
17th Century Spanish Santos fragment situated on peddlers wood shown as
Category
17th Century Spanish Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Russian Bronze Kettlebell Weight Girya 1898 10 Funts!
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual object-use it as a paperweight or for exercise as the traditional Russian
Category
1890s Russian Other Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Bronze
Masculine 19th Century Leather Cordite Case or Bucket with Hand-Painted Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
masculine and unusual object d'arte or table top accessory.
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Late 19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Leather
Vintage Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
cricket ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted
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Early 20th Century British Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian gilded timepiece with beautiful porcelain detail having a quality antique Victorian timepiece with wonderful ornate decoration throughout with a horse and r...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
unusual clock been silvered rather than lacquered brass.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Silver
Stunning
Unusual Antique Treen Turned Domed Lidded Container
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual quality antique treen turnedr domed shape lidded container believed to date
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Early 20th Century British Other Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Unusual Antique Victorian Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian walnut mantel clock by Seth Thomas having a quality turned gallery top
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19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Walnut
Edwardian French Diamond Platinum Picture Frame, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
complete, except for the glass front, and in pristine condition. This unusual object was made in France
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Unusual Antique Carved Italian Stone Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian carved stone roundel sculpture of a male torso or figure, signed (See Photo).
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1920s Italian Classical Roman Unusual Antique Objects
Unusual antique Victorian quality oak and brass mounted box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality oak and brass mounted box, having a quality oak and brass mounted
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Oak
Unusual Pair of Flower Epergnes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of moulded and cut glass flower epergnes.
England, circa 1910.
Dimensions
Category
1910s Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Glass
Unusual Burl Yew Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual George III burl yew wood tea caddy, having chevron inlaid top with checkered rope
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1780s English Georgian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Victorian Christmas Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of Victorian Christmas candlesticks, the finely fretted base on four paw feet
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1880s British Victorian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Brass
Unusual antique Japanese quality imari vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Japanese quality imari vase having shaped twin handles to the sides, lovely shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Antique Victorian Walnut and Ebonised Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian walnut and ebonised wall clock having a round painted dial with an eight
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unusual Antique Objects
Materials
Walnut
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Unusual Antique Objects For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unusual antique objects for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique unusual antique objects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Unusual antique objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Folk Art and Georgian unusual antique objects are consistently popular styles. Unusual antique objects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Franz Bergmann, Loetz Glass and Staffordshire are consistently popular.
How Much are Unusual Antique Objects?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,212, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $151,365 highest priced.
Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Questions About Unusual Antique Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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