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Bobyrug’s Wonderful vintage french Jaquar tapestry with historical design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
piece is not only a work of art but also a historical testament. It would make a remarkable addition to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kitchen chair Tom Dixon 80s early work creative salvage
By Tom Dixon
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kitchen chair. One of representing chair of designers early works. Also one of historical design piece in
Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of the 38 Unique Antique Relief Tiles with Flower, France, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century French Walnut Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 17th century French walnut ratchet chair is a magnificent embodiment of historical design
Category

Antique 17th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

1 of the 38 Unique Antique Relief Tiles with Flower, France, circa 1900
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 100 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, circa 1920 S.A. Pavillions
Located in Rijssen, NL
wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 30 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1949
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 22 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 30 Unique Antique Tiles Art Deco Pattern, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
difference and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.    
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Large Quantity Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

60 Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 6 Unique Antique Ceramic Tiles, Onda, Spain Valencia, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Sonneman's attention to form. More than just lighting, it's a piece of art with historical design relevance
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1 of the 79 Unique Antique Green Wall Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1920s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
, scuffs, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Daisy White Ceramic Glass Wall Lights, Belga, circa 1920s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Other Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Talavera Handcrafted Spanish Wall Tiles Set of 8
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, scuffs, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

1 of 65 Art Nouveau Relief Border Tiles, Morialmé, circa 1930s
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design. .
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of 300 Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Morialmé, circa 1930's
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 36 Unique Antique Tiles, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of 50 Art Jugendstil Ceramic Tiles by Gilliot Te Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Jugendstil Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 150 Antique Dark Red/Brown Ceramic Tiles by Morialme, circa 1930s
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 Set '2 Tiles' from the 17 Sets Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Morialmé, 1900
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Unique Antique 32 Ceramic Tiles with Fisch by Onda, Spain, circa 1900
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Panel of antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated
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20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Resin

Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
crafted and designed by August Klein- Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of the Emperor Franz Josef
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Set of 35 Antique Ceramic Tiles by Pas De Calais Desvres, France, circa 1850s
By Desvres
Located in Rijssen, NL
part of the historical design.
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

White and Blue Flower Art Deco Glazed Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
By Le Glaive
Located in Rijssen, NL
glaze is part of the historical design. There can be slight variations in each tile's size because of
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Maximilian Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
probably with Maximilian historical design, and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool and silk on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

1960s Czechia Wooden Coffee Table With Glass Top By K. Kozelkka & A. Kropacek
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in High Point, NC
a piece that merges historical design with practicality.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1 of the 44 Blue and Yellow Jugendstil Relief Tiles, circa 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Jugendstil Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of sconces by stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
is today considered one of the references in historical design
Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of sconces by stilnovo
Pair of sconces by stilnovo
H 35 in W 12 in D 15 in
19th Century Dutch Original Patina Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
historical design. Ideal for those seeking a touch of Dutch sophistication, this cabinet is a distinguished
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Antique 19th Century Dutch French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1 of 52 Handmade Antique Ceramic Tiles by Devres, France, 1920s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design. This tiles are handmade and antique. There can be
Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is
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Vintage 1950s European Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1 of the 200 Darkgreen Antique Tiles, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 35 Pine Cone Art Nouveau Glazed Border Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
By Le Glaive
Located in Rijssen, NL
, scuffs, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Flex or 660 Table Lamp in White Metal and Resin by Martinelli Luce 1970s Italy
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Flex table lamp is an icon of the Italian historical design. The first Flex lamp, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Ceramic Tiles by Societe Morialme, Europe, Belgium, 1920s
By Societe Morialme
Located in Rijssen, NL
, color different and wear associated with age. Some crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Jugendstil Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Coffee Table Mouse vs Prouve Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Mouse vs Prouve model coffee table from the Attach of the Historical Design collection designed by
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull with Hook, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley with Hook Industrial Design - 1950/60s The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial
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Vintage 1950s European Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Wittorin sofa (2 modules), modular sofa in natural oak and boucle upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Caisa Leifsdotter for ToneArt and based on historical designs by her architect father
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Wittorin sofa (2 modules), modular sofa in walnut and green upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Caisa Leifsdotter for ToneArt and based on historical designs by her architect father
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1 of the 144 Handmade Antique Ceramic Iles by Devres, France, circa 1910s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
the historical design. This tiles are handmade and antique. There can be slight variations in each
Category

Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull by Lyon Lilienfeld, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is
Category

Vintage 1950s European Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Great Britain 1913 7d Eve's Wreath Design Colour Essays, SG387var
Located in Jersey, GB
Great Britain 1913 7d Eve's Wreath design colour essays. SG387var. Very fine ungummed imperforate
Category

Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration Attributed to Amor Fenn
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration attributed to Amor Fenn Design illustration for
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Fragment from the Francisco Terrace, Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Frank Lloyd Wright designed terracotta fragment from the facade of Francisco Terrace
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Belt buckle 1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron. Measures: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13 Preowned original unrestored vintage. See images provided.  
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Vintage 1920s Guatemalan Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
aesthetic appeal, this chest of drawers stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of historical design
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Antique 19th Century British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37.8 in W 58.7 in D 20.1 in
Rue Interieure Swing Chair by Jean Pujol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expert experiments with pipes. The brilliant combination of modern taste with the historical design
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Donald Deskey Art Deco Radio City Music Hall Sofa in Platinum Velvet
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and historically important sofa was designed by the legendary Donald Deskey- the man
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Wormley's style and sophistication. He took the best elements from classical, historical design and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sconces w/ Constellation Murines & Orbital Finial
Located in New York, NY
Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. In dialogue with the historical
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Colorful Berber Handmade Tile Panel, Morocco
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
crazing to the glaze is part of the historical design. There can be slight variations in each tile's size
Category

Antique Early 1600s Italian Adam Style Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

1 of the 410 Handmade Antique Ceramic Tiles by Devres, France, 1910s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
historical design. This tiles are handmade and antique. There can be slight variations in each tile's size
Category

Vintage 1960s French Adam Style Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
materials, he aims to combine details and references from different historical design periods, and put them
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
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Historical Design For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the historical design you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A historical design — often made from metal, fabric and wool — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage historical design now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer historical design, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A historical design made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made historical design over the years, but those crafted by Louis Sullivan, Adler & Sullivan and AEG are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Historical Design?

A historical design can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,431, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.