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Chinese Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper
Located in Washington, DC
servants. The three virtues of rock, bamboo and pine are incorporated in this symbolic portrait.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

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Paper

LINE VAUTRIN "I Am God..." silvered bronze box
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
A silvered bronze "Rebus" (word-play) box: "I am God, master of the 3 virtues", signed Line Vautrin
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1940s French Vintage Virtue

Rare Vintage Leather Wrapped Pedestal Showcase
Located in Stamford, CT
. Having a vitrine glass showcase for displaying museum quality objects of virtue. Such a vintage
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1950s Vintage Virtue

1968 Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Tin Sign
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
. Pemberton. Almost from day one, advertising materials, including signs, were produced to trumpet the virtues
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1960s American Vintage Virtue

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Tin

1950s Coca-Cola Curb Advertising Tin Sign "Customer Parking Only"
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
to trumpet the virtues of the sweet, carbonated beverage. This was a curb sign so that was as you
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1950s American Vintage Virtue

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Tin

1940s Coca Cola Masonite Vertical Advertising Sign
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
. Pemberton. Almost from day one, advertising materials, including signs, were produced to trumpet the virtues
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1940s American Vintage Virtue

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Masonite

Store closing March 31. Chinese or Japanese Burl Wood Phoenix for Scholar
Located in Santa Fe, NM
symbol of high Virtue and grace. The phoenix also symbolizes the union of yin and yang. Burl wood
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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Virtue

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Hardwood

Tall Un-Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar
Located in Culver City, CA
again to a narrow foot gives this planter an impossibly alluring quality. Showing its handmade virtues
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20th Century Vintage Virtue

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Terracotta

Elegant Diamond Pearl Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
. Quintessentially Art Deco style by virtue of its geometrically inspired design, this classically distinct choker
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1940s Unknown Vintage Virtue

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Diamond, Platinum

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

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Linen, Paper

SX70
By Walker Evans
Located in New York, NY
unlimited supply of film from its manufacturer. The virtues of this camera, introduced in 1972, perfectly
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1960s Photorealist Vintage Virtue

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Polaroid

SX70
By Walker Evans
Located in New York, NY
unlimited supply of film from its manufacturer. The virtues of this camera, introduced in 1972, perfectly
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1960s Photorealist Vintage Virtue

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Polaroid

Bracket Shelf
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
subtly worked into a shelf, the work retains a sculptural quality by virtue of its emphasis on the
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1960s Vintage Virtue

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Wood

Very Rare Pair of Mid-Century Børge Jensen Sønner ‘Safari’ Lounge Chairs
By Borge Jensen, Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
and can be disassembled with ease by Virtue of the countersunk bolts. The woodwork has been completely
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Virtue

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Leather, Canvas, Beech

Nude Story in Dark Room (Awakening)
By Guy Bourdin
Located in Geneva, CH
painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phantasy world full of the
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1970s Vintage Virtue

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Silver Gelatin

Nude Story in Dark Room (Asleep)
By Guy Bourdin
Located in Geneva, CH
painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phantasy world full of the
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1970s Vintage Virtue

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Silver Gelatin

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Vases Yellow Red Orange
Located in Roma, IT
the principles of simplicity and symmetry, which were seen as virtues of the arts of Rome and Ancient
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Virtue

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Marble

Nude Story in Dark Room (Arrival)
By Guy Bourdin
Located in Geneva, CH
painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phantasy world full of the
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1970s Vintage Virtue

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Silver Gelatin

1950s Robin Day for Hille Art Student Desk and Accompanying Stool
By Robin Day
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Virtue of the hard wearing and simple ‘stackable’ design. His designs today are favoured for both the
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

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Beech, Plywood

Set of Six Original Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Steel and Suede Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
easier to recognize by virtue of the stamped Knoll branding and van der Rohe signature into the chrome
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

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Chrome

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Ruby, Matching Ear Clips Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
surpassed all other precious stones in virtue, and its value exceeded even that of the Diamond. Revered in
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Virtue

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Still Life with Vase of Flowers, Fruit and Jug, ca 1958
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Nature morte en rouge et noir (Still-life in Red and Black), 1953
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Nature Morte ca. 1981
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Tournesols et les fruits (Sunflowers and Fruits), ca. 1975
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Roi et Joker, ca. 1972/73
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Nature morte au compotier (Still-life with Compote), 1948
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Nature morte aux deux coupes de verre (Still-life with Two Glasses), ca. 1970
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
that seduce at first glance. By this I don’t mean to say that ugliness is the greatest of virtues—only
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Virtue

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Canvas, Oil

Frederick Hart Veil of Light Lucite Acrylic Sold Out Sculpture 17k Retail 1987
By Frederick Hart
Located in Minneapolis, MN
beauty, transcendence, virtue, and truth. Rejecting the idea of art for art’s sake, he created compelling
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1980s Impressionist Vintage Virtue

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Lucite

Set of 4 Chrome Director Chairs by Virtue Bros. California
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 chrome director chairs by Virtue Bros. California. Set dates to the late 60's or early 70
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

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Chrome

Pair of Robert Kjer Jakobsen Directors Desk Chairs, 1960s
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers CA Directors Polished chrome and ultra sued faux skin
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

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Chrome

French Louis XV Style Love and Prucence Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
) receives advice from Prudence (cupid with snake). Prudence and Love are both virtues. Prudence is one of
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Virtue

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Iron

20th Century Caritas Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
virtues.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Virtue

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Iron

Large Tapestry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Translation means ‘Invincible by Virtue.’
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1960s French Vintage Virtue

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Tapestry

French Faith Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with the Virtue faith. The text on the fireback says: 'Hoc fac et vives' ('Do this
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20th Century French Vintage Virtue

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Iron

Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Vitrum Pastae Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet designed as a flattened curb link chain suspending a polychrome virtue pastae circular
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1960s French Vintage Virtue

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18k Gold

Caritas Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
theological virtues from the triptych faith, hope and love.
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20th Century French Vintage Virtue

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Iron

A Very Mod Floorlamp by Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Wild floorlamp by Laurel, which retains its sophistication by virtue of materials and construction
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20th Century American Vintage Virtue

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Steel

Three Graces Relief Hand-Carved in White Carrara Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
join hands in a dance, representing the antique virtues of women: charm, beauty, nature, human
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Virtue

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Carrara Marble

Dutch Louis XIII Style The Hope Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback is made of cast iron and is in a good
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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Vintage Virtue

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Iron

Important Non Treated Jade and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
gemstones, symbolizing five main virtues: mercy, modesty, courage, valor and wisdom. Jade is an ancient
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Virtue

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Jade, 18k Gold

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
open smoothly by Virtue of a pair of pulls on each drawer.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Virtue

Chinese Blue and White Phoenix with Fruit on the Vine Bluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
symbol of high Virtue and grace, and also the union of yin and yang.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

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Porcelain

20th c. Chinese Jade Blade on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
appreciated and understated material thought to embody great Virtue, blades evolved from functional weapons
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

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Jade

Chanel Gold Chain and Crystal Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sautoir is long enough to be worn doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled, as a choker, by virtue of the
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1970s French Vintage Virtue

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Gilt Metal

Petite Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
virtues of wisdom and composure and guides others in their journey towards enlightenment.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

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Stone

Francois Monnet Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
green/gray tint and clips into the steel where it is kept in place using pressure by virtue from the
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1970s French Vintage Virtue

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Steel

The Coal Mine, Pennsylvania Railroad Advertisement, World War II
Located in Fort Washington, PA
An advertisement commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad promoting the virtues of coal to support
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20th Century Vintage Virtue

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Watercolor, Board

John Fulwood (1854-1931) after Alfred East - 1903 Etching, Punter on a River
By John Fulwood
Located in Corsham, GB
lower right. Signed within the plate by Alfred East. Printed by Virtue & Co, London, 1903. printed on
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20th Century Vintage Virtue

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Etching

Beautiful Armchair by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgard-nielsen for Søborg
By Børge Mogensen, Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
masterpiece which combines all virtues of Danish craftsmanship. Excellent condition without any damages!
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20th Century Vintage Virtue

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Cane, Rosewood, Teak

Pair of Lacquer Horses
Located in Chicago, IL
equated with virtue and talent. In ancient times the horse was considered related to dragons, they
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

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Wood

David Webb Modernist Carved Jade Dragon Head Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dragons symbolize power, strength, and good luck. Wear these virtues on your finger with this
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1990s American Modernist Vintage Virtue

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Diamond, Jade, Gold

Chinese Peony and Phoenix Canopy Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
and good fortune: the phoenixes representing joy and peace and the peonies royalty and virtue
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20th Century Qing Vintage Virtue

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Paint

A Dramatic Brutal Welded Metal Screen
Located in New York, NY
/room divider exhibits the best virtues of the 1970's craftsman movement. Raised on 4 thin rod legs, the
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20th Century American Vintage Virtue

Retro 14K Rose Gold Masonic Old Mine Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mason’s duty to defend truth, virtue, and the Brotherhood. 16 grams 14k gold Intricate texture and detail
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Virtue

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

A Unique Gold Bush Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
anniversary gift speaks volumes of its virtue. Amazingly proportioned, with a perfect density of buds, and a
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20th Century American Vintage Virtue

Retro 30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
respectively. This is a glamourous and feminine piece created at a time when such virtues were highly
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1950s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage Virtue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage virtue you’re looking for. Each vintage virtue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage virtue — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage virtue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage virtue over the years, but those crafted by Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen and Neiman Marcus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Virtue?

A vintage virtue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $2,650.