Early 1900s Furniture

A typical work from the early period of the Wiener Werkstatte. Punched iron sheet, white lacquered. See similar items - Wiener Werkstatte pattern books as displayed. No signature.

A very fine antique Napoleon III French style ebonzied Boulle & ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Nordisk Kunst & Mobel-Etablissement, Copenhagen Denmark, 1903. In remarkable condition. Thi...

From Anchor Rogers Silver Company, a set of twelve silver-plated cream soup or bouillon spoons, circa early 1900s. A shorter handled spoon with a rounded bowl, the handle showing a ...

A circa 1900's French chandelier with 12 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 35" Diameter: 28"

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver carriage clock, an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This magnificent antique Edwardian sterling silver carriage clock has a plain rectangular form onto four bun feet. The surface of this large and impressive Edwardian clock is plain and unembellished. This impressive antique silver carriage...

A fine French Louis XVI Style gilt and patinated bronze and white marble figural mantel clock with a figure of a drummer cherub. The brown patina cupid, seated on gilt-bronze clouds ...

This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date. Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside. This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches WMF In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen. This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe. As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items. 1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two. 1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF. Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets. Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy. As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted. At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...

Salt & pepper shakers set designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair of antique salt and pepper shakers created in 1909 at the Tiffany...

A stunning Kralik Art Nouveau iridescent art glass flower head shaped vase with a wonderful opalescent body dating from circa 1900. The vase stands on a wided rounded slightly domed ...

- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980-1910 - beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship

This superb large surtout de table was made in France circa 1900. Consisting of three separate parts that can be joined together or used individually - have a look at all our picture...

Antique pram from around 1900 with wicker basket and original canopy. The pram stands on a beautifully curved metal frame with large spoked wheels and wh...

Ornate French vintage mirror with a distinctive and decorative frame. The mirror is oval-shaped, which adds a classic and elegant touch. The frame is made of wood, with a distresse...

Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...

A fine and charming whimsical French 19th/20th century belle époque three light gilt bronze figural chandelier pendant. The charming gilt bronze figure of a naked hovering winged che...

A wonderful Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co turned spindle chair with shaped arms and twisted supports, recovered with original Arts and Crafts velvet fabric Walnut Circa 1900 Height...

Antique (19th century) French Empire Egyptian Revival period garniture including mantel clock and pair of obelisks, finely crafted in bronze, onyx and slate stone, with movement by B...

Set of 6 Art Nouveau Sterling silver vanity brushes. American circa 1900. All stamped Sterling. Original horsehair bristles. Each brush features a sli...

Antique English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Food Warmer Serving Platter. Item features an ornate removable handle, lift-out serving platter, with footed base for hot wat...

circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down to paneled sides on all four sides for easy placement in any room. The back and sid...

Pair of wonderful antique Chinese silk tapestries dating from the early 1900. Excellent quality and very well executed tapestries, silk w...

Antique Majolica oxen cart jardiniere circa 1900, signed Clement Massier Golfe-Juan. Reference: Page 111 "Barbotines de la cote d'Azur" of Bottero.

Good early 20th century George III style mahogany double pedestal dining table having curved ends and reeded edging, over ring turned cannon-barrel turned columns with down-swept ree...

A very tall and elegant pair of bronze and blown green glass by the most respected maker of lamps and accessories of his time, Tiffany Studios. Properly signed on the underside of t...

Hallmarked in London in 1904 by Francis Higgins III this classic Edwardian sterling silver set of 12 dinner plates is of a plain, unadorned design with a polished surface. Each plate...

19th Century Big Size Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror. Great vintage conditions the shape of the mirror is concave.

Anne Boleyn, Queen of England – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Elegant handcoloured engraving of Anne Boleyn (c.1501–1536), Queen of England and second wife of King Henry VIII. Sh...

Small purple over clear Emile Galle cameo vase in a classic bud vase shape (sol fleur) decorated with leaves and small berries -It is signed (with the star) in purple with the Provos...

Sarreguemines faience oval plate with metal frame, rich floral pattern Righi decor. Model not specified but corresponds to the Alpine flowers of the famous Righi model. Oval shape, w...

Exceptionally Fine and Rare Antique English Heavy Sterling Silver "Adam Style" two piece Epergne or Centerpiece. Hallmarks and mark's marks for William Comyns & Sons. Approximatel...

Stunning pair of distressed antique Chinese hand painted wooden panels having red backgrounds and figural decoration of warriors on horseback in black, white and green.

These door handles were designed by Otto Wagner for the Austrian Postal Savings Bank, built in 1906. These original sets offered here were replaced after World War II by newer ones (...

This piece is a significant example of furniture designed by Josef Hoffmann, created as a variation of the furnishings for the apartment of Dr. Salzer. Its strict, architectural desi...

a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition

A large sized vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom coaster or bread plate design #2B by Georg Jensen from 1905. A round raised plate with three cut out areas holding a large ...

Beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. A beautiful original condition. A sui...

A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...

Majolica dragonfly wall pocket by Fives Lille, circa 1900.   

An exceptional Continental, probably Austrian, Art Nouveau Brass lidded casket with a molded portrait of a maiden dating from around 1900. The heavily made casket is of rectangular f...

A beautiful early 20th century French cast iron bistro table with its original marble top. The iron base has lovely old original paint giving a great look. Please contact us directl...

A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900 Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare...

Wileman & Co. Foley China Golf Match Holder. A golf match holder in the form of a miniature mug with handle by Wileman & Co., Stoke on Trent. Emblazoned to the front with golf scene ...

HANDSOME Antique French Country LARGE Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Double Drawers~~118.5" Wide~~c. 1900s This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~double ...

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

Terracotta dog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

We love the color and detailed engraving of these cut to clear wine glasses attributed to the Gilded Age firm of Stevens & Williams, England. From t...

This is a faux fur cheetah mirror in great condition probably from 1990s

Design attributed to Otto Wagner. Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements. Price for already restored ones. Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...

A stunning example of Caucasian tribal weaving, this authentic antique Kazak rug, dating to the turn of the 20th century (c. 1900), is a powerful piece of textile art. Woven entirely...

Red lacquer altar coffer with carved stylize dragons spandrels.

One of a kind pastel depicting a group of women dancing in a romantic, ethereal spring landscape. The delicate figures, soft, luminous tones, and warm, almost golden atmosphere that...

This round table is an early 20th-century piece. It can be used as a console table or a coffee table. Made of wood, it rests on a square central base, highlighted at the bottom by a ...

French Art Nouveau Vase by François-Théodore Legras, Early 1900s – Rare Enamelled Chestnut Leaf Décor A superb and exceptionally rare French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore Le...

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau hall lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame with original etched glass shade. Rewired with one original socket fo...

Beautifully carved mahogany with foliate and rose decoration, this striking Belle Époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. This has been recently upholstered in rose pink velvet...

Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts 'A' framed hand-hammered copper wall mirror. With the original bevelled glass plate mirror.

Presented is a photogravure by Michael Brown entitled “Amateur Championship at Sandwich.” This print features Mr. H. Hilton and Mr. J. Robb engaged in the final of the 1900 Amateur C...

Antique French Upholstered Armchair probably made in the early 1900s and requires restoration. We are offering several Antique French Armchairs on 1stdibs and most all of the Antique...

George Bussey Wooden Fishtail Tennis Racket, The Gordon A lawn tennis racket by Bussey, 'The Gordon'. A nice ash frame with convex walnut wedge. The wedge is stamped 'The Gordon', to...