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Material: Copper
Contemporary Mexican OBJ-06 COFFEE TABLE in Copper graphite patina
Located in 1204, CH
The OBJ collection is based on simple gestures applied to materials in their commercial format. Through manipulations such as cuts and folds, raw materials are transformed into objec...
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2010s Mexican 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

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

Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art nouveau wall lights circa 1900. In the style of Was Benson, in copper and brass. Floral tulip in opalescent glass. In perfect condition, electrified. Width: 12,5 cm Hei...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Art Deco Copper Box with Teak Handle signed Manning Bowman
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco copper box, designed circa 1930 and signed by Manning Bowman, is a striking example of sophisticated craftsmanship from the Machine Age. Known for their high-...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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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

Large Stunning Pair of Solid Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home's exterior or interior with this exquisite pair of solid copper lanterns. These aren't just light fixtures; they are a piece of history, offering timeless eleganc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Arts Crafts Fire Place Set with a Seat to Each Side and Matching Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
A matching Arts and Crafts fire place set with an adjustable club style fender with a seat to each side. The seats pop off with storage below including the original matching fire screen with embossed galleons and shields. Measures: Fender seat...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Mea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Copper

Judith Daner Enamel Artwork Wall Panel Geometric Mid-Century Cityscape, a pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Daner designed this pair of stunning Mid-Century Modernist enamel-on-copper artworks. Each panel is a one-tile plaque mounted on the original walnut wood frame. The abstract a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

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

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Copper, Iron

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

Sculptural Vase in Solid Copper, France, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural vase in solid copper, France, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from an estate or urban streetscape. Their tapered, four-sided design is crowned with e...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Enamel plaque by Mexican artist Miguel Pineda. This abstract still life is signed on the front and it retains an original gallery tag on the back. Hailing from Mexico City, Pineda studied under artist Maggie Howe...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

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

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find. These lights were made in the 1960s, the ships from this period are fast disappearing....
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
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1860s English Rococo Antique Copper Furniture

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Silver Plate, Copper

Large Antique Copper Glass Octagonal Ceiling Lantern/chandelier/pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind magnificent antique copper ceiling lantern, a truly exceptional piece that will illuminate your space with historical charm and elegant allure. Perfect for adding a t...
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20th Century American Copper Furniture

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Copper

Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Mid-Century French Silver plated copper Champagne Bucket, 1890s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / silvered champagne bucket / silver plated, copper / Mid-century / Vintage / Antique A beautiful champagne cooler or bucket made in France around 1900. Medicis shap...
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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Spanish Mosaic Rectangular Mirror in Glazed Ceramic, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed Ceramic and Copper Wall Mirror with Mosaic Frame Mid-Century Modern rectangular mirror framed by a mosaic of squared and heart shaped glazed ceramic tiles, Spain, 1950s-1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Black Golden Refinished Buffet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco credenza sideboard French dresser buffet, made circa 1930 Brown black & white venused marble in good condition. This art deco buffet has been ful...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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Marble, Copper

1 of 6 Copper Amber Glass Bubble Pendant Lamp in Nanny Still style, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
This lamp is unique in its execution & patina. Yellow golden glass is being blown into a copper sphere, creating bubbles. In the style of designer Nanny Still made during the 1960'...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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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

1930s Art Déco 4-Pannel Straw Marquetry Folding Screen by Comte S.A., Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco 4-pannel straw marquetry folding screen designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank Material: wood, straw, metal, brass,...
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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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Metal, Zinc, Copper, Brass

Arts and Crafts Brass Standard Adjustable Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Arts and Crafts Brass Standard Adjustable Oil Lamp with Reservoir bowl area, Slender Column Twist Triform Legs with Copper Floral Decorations - converted to electric - 22" x variabl...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Rib Coffee Table — Sculpted Patinated Brass
Located in Washington, GB
Inspired by the ship building heritage of North-East England, the Rib Coffee Table plays on the skeleton of ribs, gussets and intersections used to create the strength and rigidity n...
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2010s British Minimalist Copper Furniture

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

Victorian 19th century large copper cooking pot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Victorian 19th century large copper cooking pot circa 1890. Beautiful example of a large cooking pot, which are now popular to use as fireside log bins. Buffed copper with hand ham...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Paolo De Poli framed enamel panel, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo De Poli framed enamel panel, Italy 1950s Original De Poli label on the back panel. Signature on the base left
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

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

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top
Located in Washington, GB
A table inspired by the sweeping curves of a ship's propeller blades and the art-deco golden age of the ocean liner. Pairing blackened steel and etched brass with bullnosed oak, Pr...
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2010s British Art Deco Copper Furniture

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

1960 Pair of mosaic candlesticks Atelier Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original pair of mosaic candlesticks composed of different-colored stone forming a rising curve set in two hammered copper plates positioned on both outer faces and held to the groun...
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1960s French Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Arts Crafts Copper Framed Mirror By John Pearson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts repousse copper framed mirror With stylised bird and plant design Oak frame By John Pearson (Unsigned) Circa 1900 Height 41cm. Width 32cm Depth 3cm
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Post-Modern Copper Floor Lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 1980s Post-Modern pair of torchiere floor lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Corp features beautiful verdigris copper tubes with copper shades and accents. Signed wit...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Metal, Copper

Antique Farmhouse Hammered Copper Tea Kettle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Mission Hammered Copper Tea Kettle  11 d x 9 w x 12.5 h Preowned unrestored vintage antique condition. Refer to images listed please.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Copper Furniture

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Copper

Good Arts Crafts Copper Fender with Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
A good Arts & Crafts copper fender with Ruskin Jewels.        
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Copper

Pair of Vintage Industrial Copper Pendant Lights circa 1960s w Blown Glass Domes
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Copper Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Copper and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare and early ceiling lamp mod...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper, Brass

Abstract Bronzed Copper Metal Wood Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

1970 s German Copper Brass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Pendant by Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These small copper and brass ceiling lights are original marine light fixtures reclaimed and professionally restored by hand. Made by Wiska, a Ger...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

19th Century French Copper Pot
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French copper pot is a fine example of traditional cookware from the era, blending beauty with utility. Handcrafted from thick copper with a warm, time-worn patina,...
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19th Century French Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper

Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens Luzette pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline/satined glass. Beautiful and perfect original co...
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1910s German Bauhaus Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Antique Art Deco Benjamin Bencolite Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ornately designed pressed opaline glass pendant made in England by Benjamin Electric. c.1930 This wonderful acorn shaped light, modelled as the 'Bencolite', has surviv...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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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

Eureka Clock Company, London. Dial Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A superb example of a Eureka wall clock made c1911. The electromagnetic movement is regulated by a large, slowly oscillating bi-metallic balance wheel, with the correct battery these clock will run for the duration of the battery life. Housed in a mahogany dial clock case with turned dial frame and brass bezel, the movement is visible through a cut out in the dial so the oscillation can be seen. The movement is numbered 5676 and stamped with the patent no 14614/1906 Made in England. The dial retains its original painted finish (cracked in places). This is the only model of wall clock Eureka made and is one of the rarer designs as they mostly concentrated on mantel clocks. The Eureka clock...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Steel

19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...
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Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass. It is the biggest one with 32 cm diameter and total height 70 cm (27").  
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1910s German Bauhaus Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood, copper / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated French Louis XV-style tall chest of drawers, crafted circa 1950. This refined piece is executed ...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Copper Furniture

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Copper

Antique Ottoman Turkish Copper Tin Ewer, 18th Century - 2Y597
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a rare and authentic antique Ottoman pitcher, or "aiguière," from the 18th century. Handcrafted from a combination of copper and tin, this piece is a testament to the metalwo...
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18th Century French Antique Copper Furniture

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Copper, Tin

Rare Kono Dining Table / Desk by Lella Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example created in the mid-to-late 1980s by Casigliani in Pisa, Italy. This rare example of the 'Kono' design features a monumental Black Granite slab for the top, two thick slabs of Imperial Red Granite which connect together to form one of the bases, and the Vignellis signature Patinated Copper cone which forms the other base. The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled up in dining table size. In addition, typical Kono tables were made with glass tops and a single slab granite base. This example however, the Vignellis selected Black Granite instead of the typical glass tops. Also, rather than using a rectangular single-slab base, this example features an L-shaped base constructed with two slabs that connect together along one angled edge. It still employs the cone-shaped patinated copper base typical of Kono tables, however this example is much larger of course than cocktail table versions. The Vignelli Center for Design Studies, which houses the artists’ archive, confirmed this table to be one of two known drawings by the Vignellis (a copy of the Vignelli sketch, which they provided, is included in the photo gallery) though it is unknown if the other table was ever produced, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind. The Black Granite top in lower light settings is dark, deep and mysterious. With direct sunlight its luminosity is intense - see the photo gallery for images of the table in direct sunlight from our skylight above. It glows, shines and shimmers with incredible vibrancy, similar to diamonds - to see it in person is quite exquisite and remarkable. While we only had it set up under our skylight for a couple hours, I would describe the experience as recharging - I felt like I had just spent a couple hours meditating, this would be incredible to wake up to every day before leaving to work. The Vignellis described the 'Kono' table as: “This design exploits the relationship between geometrical figures and material finishes." Over the course of their four-decade-long design practice, Lella and Massimo Vignelli collaborated on projects that ranged from product design and brand identity to interior and furniture design. Whether designing New York City’s subway map...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Granite, Copper

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top
Located in Washington, GB
A table inspired by the sweeping curves of a ship's propeller blades and the art-deco golden age of the ocean liner. Pairing blackened steel and etched brass with bullnosed oak, Pr...
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2010s British Art Deco Copper Furniture

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

Three Rocks High Side Table, Copper Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Copper Furniture

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Copper

1980 s Copper Brass Cantilever Lamp Cream 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

Arts Crafts Copper Pendant Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming Arts Crafts pendant light fixture in hand-hammered and patinated copper having a domed hood over a cylindrical drum with copper braces featuring large rivets to each...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Copper Furniture

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Alabaster, Copper

Large 1960 s Hammered Brass Copper Planter or Bowl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous hand hammered brass bowl on stand with copper rim adored with large half-round rivet heads. Solid brass 3 footed stand. Marked "made in Hong Kong" on base. This is a large c...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Silas Seandel Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture Mid Century Modern Art 33" x 25"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture, by Silas Seandel, American, circa 1970s. Signed on back side. It measures an impressive 33.5" width x 25.25" height. Retains its warm original patina.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Copper Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Pair of Midcentury Glass and Copper Wall Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Wall sconces made in Italy in the 1950s in etched glass, copper and brass. With a dimmer switch these will spread a beautiful glow over any room. Can be polished to a shiny finish up...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Copper Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Copper Damascus Middle Eastern Large 44" Round Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hand Hammered Copper Syrian Middle Eastern Large 44" Round Figural Engraved Serving Tray. Great to use as a table top. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 44" Diam...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Copper Furniture

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Copper

Massimo Lella Vignelli, Floor Lamp in Copper Marble, Wagneriana, Italy, 1986
Located in Odense, DK
The "Wagneriana" floor lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by the renowned Italian duo Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 1986, seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of copper and marbl...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Copper Furniture

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Marble, 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.

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