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Material: Copper
Art Déco table lamp. Model "Mazda". France 1920s.
Located in Köln, NW
Design Classic from the Art Déco Era. Table lamp, model "Mazda" France 1920s - 1930s. The wooden shaft and the wooden base have been professionally painted in high-gloss Black lacqu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Pair of Rare Murano “Pink Clouds” Mushroom Lamps Art Nouveau Italy 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning and rare pair of vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps, handcrafted in Italy during the 1970s. Each lamp features a soft pink “clouds” pattern — a hallmark of Murano artistry ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé Chair Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé All Copper Chair with Patina Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional...
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2010s Copper Furniture

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Copper

Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
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2010s British Minimalist Copper Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Collection of Fourteen 19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher or Escargot Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely decorative set of fourteen antique copper escargot or egg poach pans. Hand-hammered copper, tin lined with hand cast brass handles. I'm told they ...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Pair of 19th Century, French Copper Water Cans
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper water cans with great patina. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, losses and old repairs. Great to use as decorative objects in or outside. Might have leaks.
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19th Century French Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash,...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Harald Notini Hammered Copper Table Lamp, Model 6834, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional table lamp was designed by Harald Notini in the mid 1920s and produced by Arvid Böhlmark’s Lampfabrik in Sweden. The lamp is model 6834 and is pictured in Böhlmark’s...
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

W A S Benson Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts Crafts brass copper fire fender.
Located in London, GB
William Arthur Smith Benson and Heywood Sumner. A rare and probably unique Arts & Crafts brass and copper fireplace fender surmounted with six finials and six leaf-shaped feet. The main body with alternating brass and copper discs, each with embossed floral decoration. The floral decoration to the discs is probably the design of Heywood Sumner who collaborated with Benson on some of his lighting designs particularly a three branch brass and copper wall candle sconce, also with embossed floral decoration. This particular model with floral embossed details to the discs is probably the rarest and hardest one to find. Even after extensive research, I cannot find another one that has ever come onto the market before. I have found two almost identical Benson fenders...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rare desk in walnut and banded copper-plated aluminum, designed by Donald Deskey and produced by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company, circa 1929. A strong statement of Machine Age aesth...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Art Deco Valinte Oy style Copper and Brass Chandelier with Petal Glass Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco, Valinte Oy style, flush mount ceiling chandelier with frosted petal shaped glass shades, six copper arms with matching stem and canopy. The lighting sockets use medium base...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Large Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very large, well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase with copper / brass lining, circa 1950's. The vase are 19" high and 9" in diam...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Large Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper, Steel

19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine 19th century devotional reliquary frame, French, containing multiple relics beneath glass. At the center stands a delicate white porcelain figure of the Madonna and Child, fra...
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1870s French Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Modern Floor Mirror Lake 5 with Veneered Wooden Base by Noom
By NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
"Lakes" is a nature-inspired collection of sculptural mirrors designed by French designers Maryna Dague and Nathan Baraness.The collection takes its name from the shorelines of lakes and aerial views of their sinuous shapes, represented in the design. The designers have emphasized the contrast between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials. The collection features five designs, including a floor mirror. Brand: NOOM Designers: Maryna Dague ; Nathan Baraness Type of Mirrors: Optiwhite, Black tint mirror, Copper tint mirror Materials for base: Veneered wood, Madrona wood veneer, Burned steel, Stainless steel / Hand brushed stainless steel, Brushed brass, Brushed copper, Oxidized copper, Black Marble Alanya, Travertino Chiaro Classic, White Marble Statuario, Green Marble Verde...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Copper Furniture

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Extra Large Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper, Steel

Art Nouveau Oak Cabinet/ Buffet/ Credenza With Copper Elements, Austria ca. 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, one of a kind Art Nouveau oakwood buffet or cabinet out of Austria from the early 20th century around 1910. The lower part provides two wide opening doors with a large storage compartment divided by a shelf and also one lockable drawer. The outstanding designed upper part floats on four beautiful carved wooden columns all additionally adorned by lamazing looking copper sleeves. The small vitrine cabinet...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Copper Furniture

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Copper

Angelo Bragalini, Wall Mirror, Hammered Copper, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated and hammered copper wall mirror, designed and produced by Angelo Bragalini, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Nils H. Ledung, Wall Lights, Copper, Oak, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, raffia and oak wall lights designed and produced by Nils Ledung, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10.875” H x 4.5 ” W x  4.375“D Back Plate Dimensio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Antique Arts and Crafts Fire Kerb, English, Copper, Fireside Surround, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Arts and Crafts fire kerb. An English, copper fireside surround with Ruskin-esque cabochon, dating to the late Victorian period...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool Dark antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditio...
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2010s Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century Antique
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned copper pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with Arabic writing calligraphy symbols on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique Islamic Moorish Style Metalwork ewer, pitcher with etched Islamic designs.Safavid Copper...
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Early 19th Century Turkmen Islamic Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Antique English Arts Crafts Copper Oval Mirror C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Copper Oval Mirror C.1900 Superb repousse hammered trailing foliate design. An excellent example. In very good condition commensurate with age. Minor f...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Danish Brass/Aluminum Pendand
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum shade copper plated fitted with one W27 socket. Made in Denmark in the 1970s Total height can be customized.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Aluminum, Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk By Gustav Stickley (signed with original paper label and red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sa...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Large Vintage Industrial Pendant Light In Thick Brass And Copper, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial pendant light in thick copper and brass. Currently wire for European usage, but pendant can be rewired ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Copper Furniture

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Copper, Brass

Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron with Iron Hook Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand-hammered copper cauldron with iron hook handles. Spain, early 20th century. This handcrafted copper cauldron has a terrific aged patina. It has an iron rim on the top ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Copper Furniture

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Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Large pair, Regency style copper cachepots with lids.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a beautiful large pair of Regency inspired copper cachepots with lids. This pair of copper pots have beautifully detailed handles on either side and each standing on three be...
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1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

19th Century Copper and Brass Planter from France
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century copper planter from France. The planter is oval in shape, and is fluted at the top, and is hand embossed with trees, leaves and fruit. The handles and feet are ha...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Copper

Monumental Italian Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Copper Pot
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental 19th Century Italian Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Copper Pot Beautifully Crafted.
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Copper Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Copper

Port Free Floor Standing Mirror — Handmade in Britain — Patinated Bronze
Located in Washington, GB
A minimal, pivoting mirror in patinated bronze. Hand crafted in the North to order. Custom sizes and finishes are available. Supplied with two screw fixing points to rear face. Lar...
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2010s British Minimalist Copper Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Midcentury Solid Oak Brutalist Dutch Coffee Table with Copper Top and Inlay
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful midcentury Brutalist coffee table was made in the Netherlands circa 1960. The table has a relatively simple frame of solid square oak beams that are 2,8 x 2,8 inches. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Copper Furniture

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Copper

Jos Lucas Oiler, Vesta
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Joseph Lucas Motoring Oiler. An automotive oil can made by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusi...
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20th Century British Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Cabinet/ Buffet by August Ungethüm, AT ca 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 20th century Art Nouveau cabinet or buffet from the period in Austria around 1900. Designed and produced by the famous art furniture factory of August Ungethüm (signed) in...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Copper Furniture

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Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Copper

Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...
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Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Set of Antique Cooking Pots Copper and cast Iron Handels, France 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Antique Cooking Pots Copper and cast Iron Handels, France 1900. patinated surface, no dents.
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Large Poul Henningsen PH Wall Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Pau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Copper Furniture

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Copper

French Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of burnished copper and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Brand new lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7"H x 13.25"W x 6.0"D Back Pl...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

NR Copper V2, 21st Century Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Coffee Table
Located in Sofia, BG
NR copper V2, 21st century sculptured liquid oxidized copper oval coffee table Born from cast liquid copper, the NR oxidized copper version could be easily associated with a sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality shaped handle and spout and lift off lid with original finale. Measures: 29.5 x 22 x 22cm Date 1800.  
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Pair Of Vintage Square Handcrafted Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of beautiful vintage lanterns with a nice oxidized patina. made of copper or brass. The lanterns have a traditional, classic design with a hexagonal shape and a domed top. The...
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20th Century American Copper Furniture

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Copper

Midcentury Jere Style School of Fish Hanging Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern copper and brass school of 15 fish wall sculpture. The Brutalist design is in the style of Curtis Jere. The back has a round circle on either end to hang it from.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Magnificent Large Copper Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking impressive large 19th century Running Horse weathervane made into a freestanding sculpture. The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and ey...
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1860s American Country Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper, Zinc

1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted copper, Denmark, 1930s Dating back to the 1930s, this lighting object made by Louis Poulsen is a rare occurrence. The multi-layered s...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Two Handles, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French big pot which can be used as a planter or jardinière. Copper If you like it, please see also LU4476227879132 19th century planter copper jardini...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

1980 s Copper Brass Cantilever Lamp Green British Army Lamp Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
British army tilting festoon lamp shade fitted to a copper and brass cantilever wall fitting to create a bespoke wall light. Professionally restored and converted by hand in UK by Loomlight to modern lighting standards, ready for contemporary interiors. Available in a range of colors upon request. The cantilever dimensions can be made to order. Measures: Shade diameter: 23cm Wall fixing diameter: 10cm Reach from wall: 44cm Bulb: E26 / E27 100v - 220v Tungsten Filament Weight: 3.5kg Origin: UK Supplied with a filament bulb. The shade tilts in all directions by means of a ball joint connector to allow the light to be focused into a chosen area. This makes them great for lighting pictures on walls...
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1980s English Industrial Vintage Copper Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau Signed WMF Pitcher Brass and Copper with Handle and Organic Details
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Signed WMF Pitcher Brass and Copper with Handle and Organic Details Hand-hammered out of one piece of copper. Brass handle with Organic style details With original Pati...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Copper Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century copper pot with rolled lip, wrought iron handle, the dovetailed seam having brass solder, the whole with great scale and ideal si...
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1860s French Country Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin. Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa. Various goods such as textiles, fea...
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20th Century Congolese Other Copper Furniture

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Copper

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Copper Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

1930s Wrought Iron Gate or Door
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional iron door /gate with artistic metalwork , beautiful handcrafted copper flamingo bird mounted in the center . Salvaged from south Florida estate ,Still has the original p...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Copper

French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950 s
Located in Den Haag, NL
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Metal, Copper

1980 s Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This brass daylight signal lamp is reclaimed from Navy ships where it was used as a morse code light to send messages between ships. Manufactured in 1984 by the Japanese company Shon...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Antique, New and Vintage Copper Furniture

From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.

In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.

Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.

In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.

Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)

Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.

Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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