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Circus - Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * An unusual mid 20th century French oil on canvas
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/736 - Watercolor and tempera modern female portrait: simple but unusual. An interesting item
Category

Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Drawings

Materials

Paper

Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
stunning interior decor item. Its unusual height of 82 cm (32 inches) makes it perfect for showcasing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Oak 19th Century Miniature Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
most unusual and charming item of miniature furniture this Windsor Armchair is of very interesting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

rare lovely Pottery Fat Lava "LINES" Vase by Übelacker Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
height and 12cm in diameter. super rare in this coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

World Globe Ice Bucket Acrylic Cube by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, 1960 s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
latitude lines. The moon is included in the rim of lid and base. This is an unusual collector item in high
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Acrylic

Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Mid-century era. Very unusual design. Collectors item! Measures 3 5/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide. Literature
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Antique Ruby Diamond Crescent Egyptian ring 5.75
Located in North Hollywood, CA
so unusual. I do love beautiful items that are unique, this is definitely unique so do not wait.
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era. Very unusual design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Paint

Vintage Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi 1970s Italy
By Alessi, Alessandro Albrizzi, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
latitude lines. The moon is included in the rim of lid and base. This is an unusual collector item in high
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of two Pottery Fat Lava "HOLE" Vases by Übelacker Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the highly collectible Übelacker fat lava Series. All 2
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Diamante Emerald and Round Cut Wide Collar Circa 1980 s
Located in New York, NY
along that stops you in your tracks, so special and unusual that it is the Item! It will make any
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Naturalistic Cutlery Rests/Holders - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
practical dining accoutrement in a wonderful interior setting. Ideal for lovers of unusual and novel silver
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
never seen or had an item of such unusual subject matter in our store, the item is very well presented
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of Three Pottery Fat Lava "Supercolor" Vases Made by Marei, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the highly collectible Marei Series. All 3 vases are
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Style Gilt and Faux Porphyry Iron Athenienne Jardinierre Plant Stand
Located in Shippensburg, PA
designed to be used as a jardinierre Item # 407MYK10M Unusual and eye-catching, this bold Regency-style
Category

Early 20th Century European Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
four legs. Great decorative item, or unusual sweets dish. Measures: 11 inches wide 6 deep 4.5 high.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Modern Glass and Metal Table in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
top on a geometric, unusual metal base. Please confirm item location with seller (NY or NJ).
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Doulton Burslem and Walker and Hall strawberry dessert set for two people C1900
By Doulton Burslem
Located in Central England, GB
A most unusual and decadent item and one that we have never seen before. This is a high quality
Category

Early 20th Century English Romantic Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table
Located in Norton, MA
18th-Century antique tiger maple tilt-top Queen Anne tea table in an unusual oval shape. Item
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
and an unusual collector's item. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art.
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen, Monstera Double Leaf Gold Wall Lights, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
they are fitted and tested by a qualified electrician All our items are genuine antique/vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Pottery Fat Lava "Supercolor" Vases Made by Marei, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, very unusual and hard to find items of the highly collectible Marei Series. All 3 vases are marked
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Bronze "Punch" Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1662. It is in amazing condition. This door stop is most unusual, this item is made from bronze while
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi 1960s Italy
By Jonathan Adler, Alessandro Albrizzi, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
and latitude lines. The moon is included in the rim of lid and base. This is an unusual collector item
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Late Georgian English Gilt Bronze Travelling Candlestick Match holder
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. An unusual and rare item. In good condition with signs of use and wear.  
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/1500s/"Shigaraki Ware"/Wabisabi Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
vases are very unusual and rare. Exactly this item is a vase with such a rich and beautiful expression
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of Vintage Rare Earth Metals, Continental, Decorative Display, Oak Plinth
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
unusual and intriguing decorative item, well-suited to the desktop or upon a mantlepiece. Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pyrite

German Edwardian Ebony and Inlaid Two-Part Corner Display Cabinet circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
original label to the reverse including the maker's address circa 1900 Item # 309PLP24A An unusual and
Category

20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood

Pair English Arts Crafts-Style Hammered Bronze Andirons circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
A truly unusual and unique item. Heavy cast bronze andirons in the Arts & Crafts style. Unlike
Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

AVeM Murano Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cabinet. Art Deco, Mid-century era. Rare piece. Collectors item. Unusual larger size. Measures 7 3/8" tall
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture" adds to the desirability of this unusual sofa. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
, this 19th century Burmese hand-carved puppet show sign will make for an unusual decorative item in most
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Original 1970 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
other are super rare in its coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the highly collectible
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Table with Detailed Rendering of Praga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
top to this coffee table, with brass trim and black tapered legs. Very unusual conversation piece
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Jig Saw Puzzle Shelf in the Style of Nicola L
By Nicola L.
Located in New York, NY
. Overall very good original condition, unusual and possibly unique item. Lower shelf 17.5 inches H.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

19th Century French Orientalist Polychrome Wax Sculptures on Giltwood Base
Located in Firenze, IT
These unusual hand-sculpted polychrome wax figurines on giltwood base depicting two Arabs relaxing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Sculptures

Materials

Other

Midcentury Italian Gold Flower Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
where items are unusual shapes pls trust our approx dimensions to be as close as possible.   
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Decorative Pair of, Antique Shoe Lasts, English, Beech, Display, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
display, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. An elegant, unusual collectible item Displaying a
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Mounted Objects

Materials

Beech

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
. Polychrome wood with ancient wear traces. Interesting collectors piece, very decorative for the unusual shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Gold Monstera Leaf Wall Light, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
them.We try to give accurate measurements wherever possible, however where items are unusual shapes pls
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Rare Early 20th Century German Meissen Style Porcelain Console and Mirror
Located in Tarzana, CA
came across a piece of furniture this delicate and unusual. Provenance: The item was purchased by the
Category

Early 20th Century German Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain

Cufflinks Platinum, Essex Crystal, Fine Reverse Painting under Rock Crystal
Located in Aspen, CO
. Alternatively, these expressive cufflinks in platinum are well executed and an unusual motif. All items sold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware.
Located in London, London
. Attractive collection of unusual drawings for silverware items, most probably made by the prestigious WMF
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Tall Antique Sumatra Hand-Carved Wood Batak Temple Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
20th century Sumatra, Indonesian hand-carved wood temple mask would be an unusual decorative item in
Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics Fan Palm Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
give accurate measurements wherever possible, however where items are unusual shapes please trust our
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Indian Hand-Hammered Multi-Sided Tin Storage Canister from the 1930s
Located in Yonkers, NY
its bottle shape. This Indian 1930s hand-hammered multi-sided tin storage canister would be an unusual
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Urns

Materials

Tin

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-06-A Armless Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
piece with specific development, it was never made in larger quantities. An item which is interesting
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

rare huge JASBA "AZTEC" FLOOR VASE marked 1 521 45
By Jasba
Located in Landshut, BY
the 'Aztec' and 'Mexiko' line. It is quite unusual to find this particular item in the secondary
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This mantel clock is a wonderful piece of French Neoclassical design. It is an unusual and very
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This unusual item is decorated with metal Buddhist luck charms. It was probably used to store Sutra
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Dresser by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
unusual item.     
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Iron

Old Set Architectural Salvage Back Drop Reclaimed Distressed Door or Hatch
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
An unusual item, pastel coloured reclaimed internal hatchway or distressed vintage door. It could
Category

Mid-20th Century British Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Figural Porcelain Bell-Pull
Located in Bronx, NY
wooden sphere. This unusual item is in perfect condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cord, Porcelain, Wood

Primitive Piece of Art Populaire from Spain
Located in Pasadena, CA
A very unusual item of primitive art that took a lot of effort to produce. Could be 19th Century
Category

20th Century Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

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