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Modern Barware

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Corkscrew/Bartool Separates into Three Piece Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique bartool separates into three pieces. The body has a non-slip textured surface. The bottle opener unscrews from the top revealing a bar knife. The bottom section has the i...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Brass" - 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Bottle Holder
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass bottle holder, entirely made of marble, is an exclusive bottle holder in Calacatta Oro embellished with a gold finish at the base, giving it a further touch of refined styl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Waterford Marquis Vintage Stainless Steel Hammered Ice Bucket & Tongs 160561
Located in Dayton, OH
"Marquis by Waterford Vintage stainless steel ice bucket and tongs with inset lid, hammered exterior, and rotating handle. Includes origin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late 20th Century Casino Slot Machine Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage casino slot machine highball cocktail glasses set of six. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so wil...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Bear Beaker Mixology Set, Bubbled, Handmade Contemporary Barware Set
Located in New York, NY
The bear beaker mixology set is a grouping of handmade serving vessels for you to create your own cocktail hour at home. Inspired by Owsley "Bear" Stanley and the celestial concoctions he would generate in the late 1960s and early 1970s that influenced the musical and cultural landscape of that era and beyond, this set will enliven any bar setting. Set includes large decanter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Six Crystal Long Stem Martini Cocktail Glasses, Germany c. 1990
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of stunning long stem cocktail glasses with extra large bowls. These vintage blown stemware glasses are handmade by German artisans. Perfect...
Category

1990s German Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Italian Black Marble Cocktail Drink Coasters with Holder, circa 1970s, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) Italian jet black marble stone hexagon cocktail or drinks coasters, with holder, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa 1970s, Italy. The hexagon shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Marble

Ribbed Crystal Ice or Champagne Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ice bucket or champagne bucket of ribbed glass and a start feature on the bottom. A compliment to any bar, especially those featuring shiny glass - the piece is of good w...
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20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration. Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gucci Italy Silvered and Gilt Metal Bottle Holder Decanter with Rope
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci, Italy, crafted this luxury gold-plated and silvered metal barware bottle holder or bottle decanter in the 1980s. This bar accessory features a sleek and modernist design made ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Cut Crystal Glass Whisky Decanter/ Carafe Barware Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crystal Glass Barware Gift Set Decanter/ Carafe 2 Tumbler Handcrafted in Italy The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Shark Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian modern oak and brass fish shaped bottle opener Danish Arts and Crafts bottle opener formed as a shark made in brass and oak wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Sommelier Wine Tasting Cups from Chateau de Meursault, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative pair of sommelier tasting cups from Chateau de Meursault in France. They are made from ornamented silver plated metal. Measurements: H/L: 10 cm, Diameter: 8 cm, Dept: 2 ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass desing She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. Wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

'Bird Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Bird Bottle' A hand blown glass bottle by Simone Crestani A tiny creature, master of balance, spreads its wings, ready to answer the call of flight. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Missoni Italian Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful colorful porcelain coffee espresso or demitasse tea cup and saucer from the iconic Italian luxury Maison Missoni, circa early...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Giant Bottle CAP Opener in Brass from Georg Jensen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured in 1981 this curious bottle cap shaped opener is made from sculpted brass with a 'opener' mechanism in stainless steel. It is signed to the inside: Georg Jensen Design, ...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Daum Nancy Barware Crystal Tumbler Glasses Set, 9 Pieces
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum Nancy France hand-crafted this elegant crystal barware serving set in the 1970s. The bar set features nine tulip tumbler glasses with deep geometric etching. Each item is labele...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration. She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Lars Göransson, Hammered Modernist Pewter Cocktail Shaker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lars Göransson, hammered modernist pewter cocktail shaker. High-quality cocktail shaker. 1978. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H ...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

'Vanitas Decanter' Hand Blown Glass Decanter by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Vanitas Decanter' Hand Blown Glass Decanter by Simone Crestani Vanitas Decanter is one of the pieces from the Vanitas Collection. "Vanitas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

'Vanitas Wine Glass' Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Vanitas Wine Glass' Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani Vanitas Wine Glass is one of the pieces from the Vanitas Collection. "An exquisit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter and Four Dearborn Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Dearborn wine glasses Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

'Bighorn' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Bighorn Bottle' A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani Bighorn Bottle is one of the pieces from the Trophy Bottles. AA collection of bottles with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Polpo Wine Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Wine Glass' A Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani Polpo Wine Glass is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. The enveloping elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
A cast brass bottle opener featuring the letter U made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna circa 1955. The piece is formed of two geometric shapes, a circle -inside which the black patinate...
Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket Purchased in France, 1980s Of typical cylinder form, mirror finish all around Overall measurements: 9.5 -inches high x 6.5...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Mercury Glass

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Valle Large Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Other sizes: 8" x 15" x 08" 8" x 19" x 0.8" This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspiring place, blended with Horns or stones and their colors. It has rectangular and square trays, mini decorative trays, champagne buckets for 1, 2, 3 and up to 6 bottles, and Pitchers. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern, Ayşe Casted Brass Bottle Opener
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Ali & Ayse bottle openers are inspired by Istanbulites, wandering and having fun on the streets of the city. Taking cues from local people, they are named with typical Turkish names ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Valle Small Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Other sizes: 8" x 19" x 08" 8" x 23" x 0.8" This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspiring place, blended with Horns or stones and their colors. It has rectangular and square trays, mini decorative trays, champagne buckets for 1, 2, 3 and up to 6 bottles, and Pitchers. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso. Italy, 1950s A beautiful example, fitted with its original 2-inch cast brass and cork stopper, the bottle is hand blown in a deep rich earth tones to resemble tortoise shell. This work is highly detailed, with the applied Murnao glass...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray: (3 pieces) 8" x 15" x 1" 8" x 19" x 1" 8" x 23.5" x 1" This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of ...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Four Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and four Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Valle Medium Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Other sizes: 8" x 15" x 08" 8" x 23" x 0.8" This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspiring place, blended with Horns or stones and their colors. It has rectangular and square trays, mini decorative trays, champagne buckets for 1, 2, 3 and up to 6 bottles, and Pitchers. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Modern Baccarat Moulin Rouge Harcourt Crystal Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful modern Baccarat Moulin rouge Harcourt crystal champagne cooler / ice bucket that can also be used as a vase with or without the removable b...
Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

'Eagle Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Eagle Bottle' A hand-blown glass bottle by Simone Crestani. The queen of the sky, majestic and wise, spreads her wings, ready to fly where no one ever reaches. The enchantment o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Kartell Trama Carafe in Pinkish by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Trama Carafe in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Teghini Firenze Silver Plate Tomato-shaped Ice Bucket, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Teghini Firenze designed this lovely modernist silver plate ice bucket in the 1980s. The piece features a rounded shape with an oversized stylized toma...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cobalt Blue Italian Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning Cobalt blue ash tray perfect for those occasional cigars, 420 or french cigarettes! A compliment to any desk, bar, or smoking room. ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Kartell Trama Carafe in Smoke by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Trama Carafe in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Onyx

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. Brutalist coaster 2 cup coaste...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Brass Horn of Plenty Wine Champagne Cooler Bottle Holder Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist brass wine cooler or vase features an ultra-chic versatile use with a whimsical minimalist horn of plenty with bead feet and high glossy metal with a slightly ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Vintage Kay Bojesen Beech Nutcracker and Bowl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina and humorous/cartoon'ish details like neck rolls, circular glasses and a bend nose. Everything synonymous with the attributes of the Primeminister Thorvald Stauning who's face the nutcracker...
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Beech, Oak

'Buffalo Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani Buffalo Bottle is one of the pieces from the Africa Trophy Bottles. "A collection of bottles with linear s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

William Yeoward “Chardonnay” / “Sauvignon Blanc” Wine Carafe (Set of 2)
Located in Naples, FL
These simple, elegant and classic carafes feature a deeply engraved wine label that reads “Merlot” & “Pinot Noir” on a frosted square; hand made of the fine...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Modernist Carlisle Lucite Ice Bucket Italian Alessandro Albrizzi Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ice Bucket Lucite ice bucket in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi Italy Stamped with maker's logo; Grainware Carlisle Measures: 9 tall x 7.75 w x 7.75 Vintage condition pre-owned....
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Christofle Silver Plated Wine Holder
Located in New York, NY
A stylish modern Christofle silver plated wine holder designed by Andre Putnam.
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Stringray coaster 2 Cup coaster / bo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, AIREDELSUR, Simone Crestani, and Marco Fedi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $18,666 while the average work can sell for $539.

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