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Stunning Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Bronze

An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London
Located in Queens, NY
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K gold and gem-set bust of a king, crafted by George Weil in London, stands as an embodi...
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20th Century British Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Jade, Metal, Copper

Ceremonial pectoral plastron in the form of a half moon, Tibet, 19-20th C
Located in Leuven , BE
Old large pectoral necklace in the shape of a breastplate, originating from Tibet. Magnificent color work with a mixture of turquoise stones, red beads, silver and copper. The suppor...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Multi-gemstone

Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble Bookends, lions, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble bookends, lions, 1950s Good condition, minor signs of wear.
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1950s Italian Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

French Art Deco Coat Rack in Chrome and Wrought Iron with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This impressive French Art Deco coat rack from the 1930s is a perfect example of the period’s refined metal craftsmanship. Made from solid wrought iron and newly nickel-plated, it pr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends Monkey with Lantern by Max Le Verrier 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends monkey with lantern by Max Le Verrier. Green patinated metal on a Portor marble base. France 1925. This model is called Boubou and illustrated in Mascottes automobiles...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Night Stands by La Permanente di Cantù with Green Marble Top
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Night Stands by La Permanente di Cantù with Green Marble Top This elegant pair of Italian bedside tables, attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù, is an excelle...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany and Marble Bedside Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A columnar, French mahogany and marble top bedside table that offers both storage and display to fit in any room around the home. The top surface is a flat disc of black marble duste...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abund...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Ladies Carved Coral Cherub 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique demi-parure set is completely unmarked but tests for a minimum of 14-karat yellow gold and is believed to have been made in England in circa 1890 in the period Victorian...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Coral, Gold

Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. c1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. circa 1930´s. Pan American-Grace Airways, also known as Panagra, and dubbed "The World's Friendliest Airline" w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Skull Marquetry Poker Set by Alexandra Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
Darkly playful and meticulously crafted, Alexandra Llewellyn’s Skull Marquetry Poker Set is a bold meditation on risk, luck and the high stakes of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Other Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a set of Art Deco bookends featuring Scottish Terriers. The Scottie is very detailed and the silvered bronze patina is a great. The base is a dark green marble that just makes those dogs "pop". Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Travertine Solid Stone Bed Base / Bed Frame inspired by Bernard Govin
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The Bed is a sculptural, low freestanding bed carved from Travertine, blending architectural elegance with grounded minimalism. Inspired by Bernard Govin’s iconic 1970s Anemone bed, ...
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2010s Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Antique French Night Stand / Bedside Table Pitchpine Red Belgian Marble Top 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Luxurious & gorgeous! This antique French night stand / cabinet made out of solid Pitchpine with a Belgian Red marble top ''Rouge Belges". ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Burmese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A thick jade pendant carved from Burmese Jade. It features a beautiful range of colors including icy-yellow, apple-green and pale-green jade. Weight: 34.20 ...
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1970s Burmese Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Jade

Art Deco style bookends standing nudes Meditation signed Fayral Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends standing nudes Meditation signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. ...
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2010s French Art Deco Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Vintage Italian Travertine Ashtray Fratelli Mannelli Enzo Mari
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant vintage travertine ashtray handcrafted in Italy by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. This minimalist design features a solid square form with softly rounded corners and a deep ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

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Travertine, Marble

Pedestal Black Marble Tall Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. For this piece of marble, the cover will arrive disassembled, to install it a screwdriver is essen...
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2010s Mexican Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century French Kidney-Shaped Walnut Commode with Breche d’Alep Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique kidney-shaped fruitwood commode was crafted in France circa 1950 and reflects the refined craftsmanship and decorative restraint of mid-century French furniture....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional 17th-century Tuscan holy water font, finely carved from luminous Carrara marble, this Baroque marble basin exemplifies the craftsmanship and devotion of Italy’s sacred...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Carrara Marble

XL Ammonite fossil on stand
Located in MILL, NL
Gigantic Ammonite fossil on custom black stand. Approx. 150-200 Million Years Old. An ammonite is an extinct marine animal belonging to the class of squid. Ammonites lived in the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stone

Monumental 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Mosaic Mural Entombment of Jesus
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Italian micro mosaic mural panel is a true masterpiece of artistry and devotion. Painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans of the time, it depicts the poi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stone

Alma leather-covered nightstand with matte Travertine marble top
Located in Desio, IT
Nightstand with simple, rounded lines, covered externally in leather with visible stitching and embellished with a matte Travertine marble top. It features a shelf and a drawer with ...
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2010s Italian Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Travertine

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Jade, Gold

Late 19thC French Kingwood and Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Kingwood and Mahogany Bedside Cabinet - with variegated marble top with single drawer and cupboard modelled as drawers and raised on reeded tapering legs - 18" x 14...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Fishes Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...
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16th Century Austrian Gothic Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Travertine Brass Coatrack
Located in Paris, FR
Coatrack Travertine Brass with base and coat handles in travertine and with stand in stainless steel in vintage brass finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century Louis XVI Oval Veneered Side Table, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual French oval-shaped veneered bedside cabinet, with a pot cupboard and a single drawer. The top and cupboard lining are marble, while inlaid marquetry veneered panels adorn ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Pink Pig Lucky Charm Mohair Composition Candy Container, Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes. Nice addition to your Christmas or new years collection or decoration. It is from t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Composition

Liberty Italian Thuja Briar and Pink Portugal Marble Dresser, 20s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chest of drawers in thuja briar, maple inlays and Portuguese pink marble top, 1920s Italian production. The dresser has been restored and polished with shellac. Also available the pa...
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Agate

Italian Grand Tour Red Marble Model of Trajan’s Column
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Italian Grand Tour rosso antico red marble model of Trajan’s Column, circa 1840. Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer exploring Europe, this decorative model colu...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Vintage Lady s Gentlemans Ebonised Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane 1980s
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Ebonized Wooden and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Stick with Traditional Crook shaped handle in Art Nouveau style, of French or English origin,...
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bedside Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Louis XVI–style bedside tables is crafted in mahogany and mahogany veneer, offering refined symmetry and timeless French design. Each table opens at the front wi...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Art Deco Hand Painted Harlequin or Jester Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Harlequin bookends. The pair are very detailed, with masks and hand painted. Acquired in France A compliment to any book shelf, desktop, work station and espec...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Composition

Vintage Piaget Protocole 9154 18kt yellow gold watch with a black onyx dial
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning vintage wrist watch by Piaget, Protocole model, specifically a vintage piece done in an 18k yellow gold case. The specific reference number i...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/6 "Our Baby" by Hertel Schwab for L.W CO.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll 152/6 for Louis Wolf & Company. Measures approximately 15 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Paint...
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1910s German Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Composition

Pair of Art Deco Flapper Bookends Bronze Bakelite on Rectilinear Onyx Base
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco flapper bookends, crafted in France circa 1930, celebrates the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco movement. A striking c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century French champleve enamel Benitier crucifix holy water wall font late 19th century. Mount...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

Contemporary Coat Rack in Brown by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sine collection is a hanging system for clothes inspired by the regular Tempo of sine wave. Studio EO are launching this system that creates evenly spaced ...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cement, Aluminum

Pair of Liberty Italian Thuja Briar and Pink Portugal Marble Bedside Tables, 20s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bedside tables in thuja briar, maple inlays and Portuguese pink marble top, 1920s Italian production. The bedside tables have been restored and polished with shellac. The dre...
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of 1920s Granite Obelisks
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Multi color stone obelisks. Very impressive.
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1920s French Vintage Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Granite

Two Art Nouveau Nightstands or Bedside Tables with Marble Tops, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Nouveau nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak bases with original patinated brass knobs on drawers and doors...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Purple Amethyst Crystal Rock Calcite Mineral Art Decorative Object, Sculpture
Located in London, GB
An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era with Rare Chamfered Corners
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of modernist solid marble bookends in black, grey and white with a "greenish" hue, circa 1980s. The pair has a sharp "Memphis Era" design with rare, hard to find, cham...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Pair of Louis XV Style Cabinets Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style cabinets commodes or nightstands. The pair having oak shelved interiors with full locks. The fronts a Fine mahogany finis...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

The Onyx Screen by Giampiero Tagliaferri
Located in Geneve, CH
The Onyx Screen by Giampiero Tagliaferri Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 5 x W 175 x H 180 cm. Materials: White onyx and steel. Giampiero Taglia...
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2010s American Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Pair large Jay Spectre style postmodern travertine bedside cabinets, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of large Jay Spectre style postmodern travertine top bedside cabinets, USA 1980s. Mauve lacquer bullnose details, ivory coloured laminate, inset travertine tops. Each has two la...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Pair of Purple Amethyst Stone Obelisks
Located in Toronto, ON
This spectacular pair of obelisks is constructed of amethyst, a lavender to purple translucent semi-precious crystal that is a form of quartz found in many locations around the world...
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2010s French Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Amethyst

Lux Mini Hoops MADE by Moniomi, Square Hand-Crafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
These wall-mounted basketball hoops combine marble, onyx, copper and hand-woven cotton thread to pay homage to the ancient elements of their inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Copper

French 19th Century Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A columnar, French mahogany and marble top bedside table that offers both storage and display to fit in any room around the home. The top surface is a flat disc of Saint Anne marble,...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

19th C. French Renaissance Revival Walnut and Marble Top Bedside Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Walnut and Marble Top Bedside Table , Nightstand, side table. Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth a...
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19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

"Il Pezzo 2 Nightstand" night table - solid walnut - Carrara marble - nickel
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Nickel

Italian Onyx Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian onyx marble bookends, in the Modern style of the '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Bookends are rectangular with neu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in Queens, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Stone More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

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Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.