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Place of Origin: American
Pendleton Indian Design Blanket ( Cayuse )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This totally reversible Pendleton Indian design wool blanket is in fine condition with minor wear to the binding from age and use. The blanket is in great shape.Great colors and desi...
Category

1920s Adirondack Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

Grosfeld House Style French Provincial Louis XV Bleached Walnut Bedside Chests
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nightstands, chests of drawers, or commodes In the manner of Grosfeld House USA, Circa 1960s Carved bleached walnu...
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1960s French Provincial Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Walnut Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
John Stuart Mid-Century nightstands featuring solid dark brown stained Walnut case and 3 lighter stained drawers. Each drawer having si=olid brass conical pulls. Mint restored.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.25"D x 8.5"H and would make a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Ace-Hi
By ACE-HI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

King-Size Bed with Upholstered Frame Headboard In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed stands as a majestic symbol of regality, featuring a headboard adorned with intricate handcrafted geometric patterns. This opulent piece not only envelops the bedframe but e...
Category

2010s Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstands by Lane, Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands made by Lane Furniture. Each has a single drawer for concealed storage coupled with an open shelf below. Substantial, well-m...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian White Kid Leather Lady s Boots, American, Circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Dress up your wardrobe with these authentic, vintage, high top white kid leather boots with a generous amount of shoelace loops; wearable and in very nice condition--small size; lady...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
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Late 20th Century American Classical American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Mick Jagger – She’s the Boss (1985, Columbia Records, FC 39940, U.S. Pressing)
Located in Roma, IT
Format: 12" Vinyl LP Label: Columbia Records – FC 39940 Release Date: 1985 Country: U.S.A. Dimensions: 12.375 × 12.375 in (31.4 × 31.4 cm) Condition: Vinyl: [Insert grade, e.g., VG...
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1980s Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Other

Printed Linen Throw Pillow Starburst Plum
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Linen

Honore Daumier, Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings Watercolors and Drawings
Located in valatie, NY
Honore Daumier. Catalogue Raisonné of the paintings watercolors and drawings. Published by New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1968. 1st Limited E...
Category

1960s Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol I Charles Knight Virtue 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century folio book: "The Works of Shakespeare" - Imperial edition - Edited by Charles Knight - With Illustrations on Steel from Pictures by assorted artists - Volume I - Pu...
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Late 19th Century Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pair of Hand Made Shell Coral Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of hand made shell & coral bookends with Ostrich embossed leather backing.
Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Coral

19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double sided plaid blanket with great colors. Great thick yellow striped with hints of green and white. Beautiful brown background hold the colors together and offers a gre...
Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

Barbara Barry for Baker Regency Style Mahogany Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent regency style mahogany veneered nightstand designed by Barbara Barry Collection for Baker. The table case is fronted by a single drawer and supported by an x-form trestle sty...
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20th Century Regency American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Burl Wood Twin Beds, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style twin beds By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful satinwood and burl wood, with ornate carvings. Each measures...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was discovered in the Tesuque area of New Mexico in 1960. It is a natural sandstone concretion...
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sandstone

Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Located in New York, NY
Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect specimens from around the world, arranged in a precise grid against a black ground...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Linen, Glass

Vendome King Size Bed Offered In Mohair Velvet Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Vendome bed is a regal masterpiece, boasting a charming headboard adorned with exquisite handcrafted deep channel tufting, reminiscent of lustrous pearls. This majestic piece not...
Category

2010s Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Antique Rare Backgammon Set with Cork Board Wood Chips Potafolio
Located in San Diego, CA
rare unique backgammon game set, circa 1950's , potafolio the set has a corck board , and wood chips the case shows normal wear and patina due to age.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Cork

6-Panel Folding Screen by Tony Duquette, Printed from his Original Artwork
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A dramatic and visually captivating six-panel folding screen by iconic designer Tony Duquette, featuring a large-scale printed reproduction of his original watercolor painting of Ven...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Other

Deeble Classic Modern Storage Bed Attached Nightstand Set, Midcentury Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This piece is designed and hand-crafted by yours truly in Long Beach. The bed pictured is built from walnut, but I can use other woods upon request. The design is my own, inspired by the Scandinavian furniture of the 50's (Danish/Mid Century Modern). All joinery is mortise and tenon, which means it's strong and built to last forever. The price listed here is for a queen bed (frame alone is 65" by 85"). We can make this a king or full as well. The bottom of the bed is 8 1/2 inches off the ground, and the top of the headboard is about 39 inches off the ground, and there's about 13 inches from the top of the slats to the bottom of the headboard* (see note below). The mattress rests on slats, and I can put a thin sheet of plywood over the slats to give a uniform, platform-like surface upon request (some folks prefer just the slats- depends on your mattress). It has four drawers underneath, two that slide out on each side (in the picture there are only two long drawers that slide out to either side of the bed, I have since switched to four drawers). Each drawer is approximately 6 inches tall, 29 inches wide, and 27 inches deep** My design approach on the drawers is to keep them recessed behind the edge of the bed, and to have them floating off the ground, so that visually the bed does not feel bulky like most storage beds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Walnut

Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House
Located in New Windsor, NY
Handmade and decorated Late Victorian wood dollhouse. The attention to details are what make this house especially fine: dentil molding, turned porch posts, scalloped porch fascia bo...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Paint

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design Ornament
Located in Bradenton, FL
Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament, a pictorial archive of 577 illustrations, selected by Carol Belanger Grafton. Softcover book, published in 1980 by Dover Publications, Inc....
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Custom Velvet Upholstered Queen platform bed with side tables
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious custom-designed queen platform bed, upholstered in sumptuous velvet, featuring integrated side tables for a sleek and cohesive aesthetic. Created circa 2021, this contemp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Velvet

Modern Milano Mystic Two-Drawer Nightstands Masterbedroom by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano 2-drawer nightstand by Ercole Home is one of our longest selling products. The case for this piece is in a Misty Grey Lacquer Finish, with drawers fronts in hand-painted a...
Category

2010s Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Art Glass

Hollywood Regency Gilt Palm and Cheetahs Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Gilt Palm and Cheetahs Folding Screen. Black Lacquered and Gold Gilt
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, N...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Jade Green Ruba Rombic Ashtray
By Reuben Haley
Located in Red Lion, PA
The Ruba Rombic ashtray, produced by the Consolidated Glass Company, stands as an iconic example of Art Deco design. Crafted in Jade green cased glass, this stunning piece features b...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass

Jade Green Ruba Rombic Ashtray
Jade Green Ruba Rombic Ashtray
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Silver Plate Cigarette Case - Monogrammed - Unsigned - Circa 1930 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Art Deco period silver-plate cigarette case - 'D' monogram - delicate diagonal tooling - interior gilt wash - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1930's. Excellent vintage con...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver Plate

Pink Floyd Original Concert Poster for Oakland Coliseum by Randy Tuten, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
An original first-printing concert poster for a performance by Pink Floyd at the Oakland Coliseum in California on 9-10 May 1977 during their 'In The Flesh' tour in support of their ...
Category

1970s Post-Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Oak Chiselhurst Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished with brass caps. Slats are provided. Available with or without footboard. The Law...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé, Oak

Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy
By Southern Beasts
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century Southern Beasts young ostrich taxidermy newly adorned with antique and vintage texttiles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Textile, Feathers

Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite Solid Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Also available in polished nickel. Extremely rare Lucite and solid brass king-size bed designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the ear...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Silk Dupioni Throw Pillow Sapphire
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of natural silk dupioni great for using color to brighten up a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Silk dupioni is a high qual...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk

Clarabell and Emmet Kelly Bronze Bookends, PM Craftsman 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set features two bookends shaped like clowns, with the character Clarabell and Emmet Kelly. The bookends have beautiful, age-appropriate patina; they are marked with manufacture...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s This is a great decorative item or useful piece for a collector and admirer of vintage games or of Cu...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
By Jenfred Ware, Raymor, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Cast Iron Penny Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original anti...
Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Brass Cane Umbrella Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
elegant 1960's brass patinated umbrella cane stand with pineapple decorative, tips and a welcome inscription base.
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained C...
Category

Early 19th Century Federal Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan King Bed
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan King Bed This bed frame measures: 81 wide x 88 deep x 48 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Minor Areas of Finish Wear. Bed is Structur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Walnut and Anodized Aluminum Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Two Hangers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist coat rack featuring a walnut mount with two anodized aluminum 'hooks' and dual bracket in which the two hangers fit (ca. 1970s, USA). Practical, stylish piece, ideal for fo...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cased Blue Scaled Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage. Dimensions: 11.75" x 11.75" x 15.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Late 20th Century Country American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Feathers

Bertu Platform Bed, Sabi Modern Platform Bed, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Sabi Modern Platform Bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made from solid white maple (or the wood of your choi...
Category

2010s Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Maple

Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
Category

Late 20th Century Adirondack American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cowhide

An Interesting Account of the Voyages and Travels of Captains Lewis and Clarke
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Fisher, William. An Interesting Account of the Voyages and Travels of Captains Lewis and Clarke, in the Years 1804-5, & 6... Baltimore: P. Mauro, 1813. 12mo. Illustrated. Rebound in...
Category

1810s Federal Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

19thc Pine Daybed W/Custom Made Rag Rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden pine daybed (hired hands) bed with 19thc rag rug custom made cushion. Down and feather fill. 2 rag rug bolster are additions to this listing.
Category

Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Table - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Tables - Pair Each nightstand measures: 32 wide x 22 deep x 27 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

Real Natural Mink Fur Blanket
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a beautiful and luxurious natural, mink fur, king size blanket. Soft pelts with rich, neutral and inviting coloration, are accented with black backing. This is perfect for a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Adirondack American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fur

French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French inlaid carved walnut bed attributed to the esteemed R.J. Horner is a masterclass in antique furniture design, offering a stunning fusion of luxury and fine craftsmanship....
Category

1880s Louis XV Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving eye dazzle pillows from a saddle blanket weaving.The backings are in a black linen.Inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair. Larger pillow measures - 1...
Category

1930s Adirondack Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capp...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

19thc Original Red Painted Day Bed W/Rag Rug Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc original red painted hired hands or day bed.The mattress / cushion is 19thc cotton rag rug from Pennsylvania.The day bed was also found in Pennsylvania and is in all orig...
Category

Early 19th Century Adirondack Antique American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Paint

Silk Dupioni Throw Pillow Raspberry
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of natural silk dupioni great for using color to brighten up a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Silk dupioni is a high qual...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk

Charles and Ray Eames FSW 8 Panel Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Birch Plywood and canvas screen Early production Original finish.
Category

1940s Vintage American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Birch

Silk Dupioni Throw Pillow Mauve
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of natural silk dupioni great for using color to brighten up a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Silk dupioni is a high qual...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk

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