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Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids

Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Klingman rented two floors of the Blodgett Building in 1889 to show the furniture lines he represented. The Blodgett Building was built as a multi-occupancy building which gradually ...

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1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Mahogany

SMS Hansa: Germany’s Pioneering Protected Cruiser – 1903 Chromolithograph
SMS Hansa: Germany’s Pioneering Protected Cruiser – 1903 Chromolithograph

SMS Hansa: Germany’s Pioneering Protected Cruiser – 1903 Chromolithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: SMS Hansa: Germany’s Pioneering Protected Cruiser – 1903 Chromolithograph by Hugo Graf This chromolithograph, created by Hugo Graf in 1903 as part of 'Deutschland zur See', ...

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Early 1900s Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

SMS Sachsen: Pioneering German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph
SMS Sachsen: Pioneering German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph

SMS Sachsen: Pioneering German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: SMS Sachsen: Pioneering German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph This chromolithograph, created by Hugo Graf in 1903 as part of 'Deutschland zur See', showcases th...

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Early 1900s Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Papal Swiss Guard & Pioneer, Vatican Military Costumes – Polidori c.1820
Papal Swiss Guard & Pioneer, Vatican Military Costumes – Polidori c.1820

Papal Swiss Guard & Pioneer, Vatican Military Costumes – Polidori c.1820

Located in Langweer, NL

Papal Swiss Guard & Pioneer, Vatican Military Costumes – Polidori c.1820 This matched pair of hand-colored costume prints depicts members of the Papal military establishment in Rome...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827
Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827

Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer Description: A finely executed antique portrait engraving of Edward Jenner, one of the most influential...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan
Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan

Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan

Located in Doha, QA

Fantastic antique American Pioneer cooking Pan, truly an absolutely unique Museums Piece! Total weight is ca 15 kg, the Pan itself is made out of iron and sits on a solid wooden stu...

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17th Century American American Colonial Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Iron

Old Portret of Jean Baptiste Madou, Painter, Etcher & Pioneer Lithographer, 1842
Old Portret of Jean Baptiste Madou, Painter, Etcher & Pioneer Lithographer, 1842

Old Portret of Jean Baptiste Madou, Painter, Etcher & Pioneer Lithographer, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'J.B. Madou'. A half-length seated portrait of Jean Baptiste Madou. Jean Baptiste Madou (1796-1877) was a Belgian painter, etcher and renowned pioneer lit...

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1840s Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Portrait by Von Herkomer, a Pioneering Film-Director, Composer, Painter, C. 1885
Portrait by Von Herkomer, a Pioneering Film-Director, Composer, Painter, C. 1885

Portrait by Von Herkomer, a Pioneering Film-Director, Composer, Painter, C. 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled mezzotint depicting an unidentified person. Signed by Hubert von Herkomer. Artists and Engravers: Sir Hubert von Herkomer was a German-born British painter, and also a p...

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19th Century Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Pioneer Scene: Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham in the American West, 1856
Pioneer Scene: Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham in the American West, 1856

Pioneer Scene: Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham in the American West, 1856

Located in Langweer, NL

"Historic Pioneer Scene: Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham in the American West" This evocative lithograph, titled "Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham," captures a vivid moment of ...

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1850s Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Author Simpson Of Kendal Arts and Crafts Oak Stool
Author Simpson Of Kendal Arts and Crafts Oak Stool

Author Simpson Of Kendal Arts and Crafts Oak Stool

Located in Sherborne, GB

Author Simpson was a cabinet maker who made furniture for the pioneer arts and crafts movement designer Charles Frances Annesley Voysey.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Leather, Oak

1920's Set of Antique Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Spindle Backrests
1920's Set of Antique Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Spindle Backrests

1920's Set of Antique Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Spindle Backrests

By Thornet

Located in Markington, GB

Set of Antique Frensh Bistro Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs A charming set of original antique chairs produced by the renowned Thonet company, celebrated worldwide for its pioneerin...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell
Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell

Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell

By Gordon Russell

Located in Petworth, GB

Gordon Russell was a design pioneer—a furniture designer, maker, calligrapher, entrepreneur, educator, and advocate of accessible, well-crafted design.

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916
Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916

Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This Austrian side table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, dated 1916, is a refined example of the company’s transition from late‑19th‑century craftsmanship to the clean, modern sensibiliti...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Wood, Bentwood

Pair Of Rene Herbst Highback Sandow Cord Chairs
Pair Of Rene Herbst Highback Sandow Cord Chairs

Pair Of Rene Herbst Highback Sandow Cord Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This pair of René Herbst highback chairs exemplifies the designer’s pioneering approach to modernist furniture through the use of industrial materials and expressive structure.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Chrome

Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A three-tier side table in stained oak, produced in the 1920s by the pioneering Dutch furniture maker L.O.V. Oosterbeek.

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Oak

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted
Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Located in London, GB

Henry Clay’s 1772 Birmingham patent pioneered pasteboard furniture production, and by the mid-1800s, English papier-mâché makers were celebrated for their technical excellence.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

Thonet beech bentwood piano stool with caned seat, Austria ca. 1900
Thonet beech bentwood piano stool with caned seat, Austria ca. 1900

Thonet beech bentwood piano stool with caned seat, Austria ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Michael Thonet (Boppard, 2 July 1796 – Vienna, 3 March 1871) was a German-Austrian cabinetmaker and industrialist and is regarded worldwide as one of the greatest pioneers in furnitu...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Toronto, CA

Produced by Thonet, pioneers in bentwood furniture, this chair has an ample seating area, allowing for unconstrained comfort.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vigonza, Padua

That makes them genuine historical artifacts from a pioneering era in furniture design. ✅ 2. Exceptional Craftsmanship Made of bent beechwood, shaped using steam—a patented innovati...

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Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Beech

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

A timeless example of early modernist design, the chair features a brown-stained bent beechwood frame, showcasing Thonet's pioneering craftsmanship in bentwood furniture. The woven ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Reed, Beech

Le Corbusier Chaise, Model LC4, for Cassina, 1960s
Le Corbusier Chaise, Model LC4, for Cassina, 1960s

Le Corbusier Chaise, Model LC4, for Cassina, 1960s

By Casina

Located in Lejre, DK

With its minimalist design and ergonomic shape, this chaise longue is a symbol of timeless elegance and a reminder of Le Corbusier's pioneering contribution to modern furniture desig...

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1920s Italian Other Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Leather

Rare Swedish Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, 1930s
Rare Swedish Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, 1930s

Rare Swedish Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, 1930s

By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Stockholm, SE

This pitcher is with the green "Lava" decor Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering Swedish designer and furniture designer.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Ceramic

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

Produced by Thonet, pioneers in bentwood furniture, this chair has an ample seating area, allowing for unconstrained comfort.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering Swedish designer and furniture designer.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Ceramic

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Stockholm, SE

This pitcher is with the green "Lava" decor Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering Swedish designer and furniture designer.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Ceramic

Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880
Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880

Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This exceptional 19th-century bentwood magazine rack by Thonet Gebrüder (Vienna), crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of the firm’s pioneering bentwood furniture techniques. Made...

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Beech

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"Pioneer Woman" by Bryant Percy Baker
"Pioneer Woman" by Bryant Percy Baker

"Pioneer Woman" by Bryant Percy Baker

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

"Pioneer Woman" by Bryant Percy Baker

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

"Pioneer Woman" by Bryant Percy Baker (English, 1881-1971) Baker was born in London and is best known for his portrait statues. He moved to the United States in 1916 and continued t...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Bronze

1930s original Bauhaus table by  Marcel Breuer  Model B10 manufactured by Thonet
1930s original Bauhaus table by  Marcel Breuer  Model B10 manufactured by Thonet

1930s original Bauhaus table by Marcel Breuer Model B10 manufactured by Thonet

By Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 4, CZ

Manufacturer: Thonet, a name synonymous with quality and pioneering design in furniture. Model: B 10, showcasing Breuer's mastery in furniture design.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Steel

Antique Art Nouveau Bentwood Coffee Table from the Late 19th Century by Thonet
Antique Art Nouveau Bentwood Coffee Table from the Late 19th Century by Thonet

Antique Art Nouveau Bentwood Coffee Table from the Late 19th Century by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Michael Thonet, the founder of Thonet manufacture, was a German-Austrian pioneer in the industrialization of furniture manufacture, whose experiments in the production of bentwood fu...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Bentwood

Georgian Chair Bed by Butler
Georgian Chair Bed by Butler

Georgian Chair Bed by Butler

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H 43.5 in W 36 in D 27 in

Georgian Chair Bed by Butler

By Thomas Butler

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Butler was one of the pioneers of portable furniture at the turn of 1800 and enjoys a good reputation for his work.

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Early 18th Century English Campaign Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Mahogany

Elegant Table Lamp with Carved Frond Motifs and Teal-Gray Glaze
Elegant Table Lamp with Carved Frond Motifs and Teal-Gray Glaze

Elegant Table Lamp with Carved Frond Motifs and Teal-Gray Glaze

By Kähler, Svend Hammershøi

Located in New York, NY

Best known for his ceramic, textile and furniture designs, Bindesbøll pioneered the use of organic forms, often to idiosyncratic effect, and became a highly influential figure to Dan...

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1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

Antique Bentwood Coat Rack with Mirror by Michael Thonet
Antique Bentwood Coat Rack with Mirror by Michael Thonet

Antique Bentwood Coat Rack with Mirror by Michael Thonet

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H 77.17 in W 33.47 in D 9.85 in

Antique Bentwood Coat Rack with Mirror by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

The dressing room was made in a technique patented by an outstanding designer and furniture Pioneer - Miechael Thonet. Dressing room because of reduced, Minimalist forms is very lig...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Mirror, Bentwood

Thonet Gueridon, Signed, Bent Wood, Early 20th Century
Thonet Gueridon, Signed, Bent Wood, Early 20th Century

Thonet Gueridon, Signed, Bent Wood, Early 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

Stand was made in the technique patented by the outstanding designer and furniture pioneer - Miechael Thonet. The technique of bending wood while hot allowed for unusual effects - be...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Bentwood

American Aviator Pioneers Signature Collage
American Aviator Pioneers Signature Collage

American Aviator Pioneers Signature Collage

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H 41.5 in W 31.25 in D 1.25 in

American Aviator Pioneers Signature Collage

By Rickenbacker, Charles Lindbergh

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This aviation signature collage celebrates four great American pioneers of flight- Orville Wright, Eddie Rickenbacker, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart. Orville Wright, along wi...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Paper

19 Century American Pioneer Walnut Wagon Seat
19 Century American Pioneer Walnut Wagon Seat

19 Century American Pioneer Walnut Wagon Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a glorious piece of American history! This is a 19th century American walnut wagon seat from, circa 1860-1970. Made of hand-turned walnut and the seat is covered wit...

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

English Music Stand of Mahogany and Brass
English Music Stand of Mahogany and Brass

English Music Stand of Mahogany and Brass

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H 9.75 in W 14 in D 11.75 in

English Music Stand of Mahogany and Brass

By Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English music stand of mahogany with an elegant Art Nouveau design, featuring adjustable brass place-holders on the molded tray front and an adjustable support of brass-mo...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century Russian Wood Carving of a Jewish Pioneer
Late 19th Century Russian Wood Carving of a Jewish Pioneer

Late 19th Century Russian Wood Carving of a Jewish Pioneer

Located in New York, NY

Russian hand wood carving of a Jewish pioneer with Hebrew text from Psalm 126:5, though, assures us: “Those sowing seed with tears will reap even with a joyful cry.” Signed by the ar...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Walnut

Henry Raschen Important "Portrait of an American West Pioneer" C. 1885
Henry Raschen Important "Portrait of an American West Pioneer" C. 1885

Henry Raschen Important "Portrait of an American West Pioneer" C. 1885

Located in Atlanta, GA

Portrait by Henry Raschen (American / German, October 2, 1856 – August 24, 1937). Oil on Canvas Laid to Panel. Measures: 19.375" w x 21.5" h (frame), 10.125" w x 12.25" h (image). H...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Antique Victorian Mormon Pioneer Oak Country Farmhouse Dining Table Boho Chic
Antique Victorian Mormon Pioneer Oak Country Farmhouse Dining Table Boho Chic

Antique Victorian Mormon Pioneer Oak Country Farmhouse Dining Table Boho Chic

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Mormon Pioneer dining or breakfast table featuring aqua blue green boho painted base and extendable top. One 11"" leaf included. Provenance; Salt Lake City Estate On July 2...

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Late 19th Century Country Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Bentwood Beech Thonet Table
Bentwood Beech Thonet Table

Bentwood Beech Thonet Table

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H 29.9 in W 41.3 in D 26.8 in

Bentwood Beech Thonet Table

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

From Austria circa 1900, this wooden table is attributed to Thonet, a pioneering maker of high volume furniture production in Central Europe.

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Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Beech

Michael Thonet Stool
Michael Thonet Stool

Michael Thonet Stool

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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Michael Thonet Stool

By Michael Thonet

Located in London, GB

Ottoman in white painted steam bent wood with a cane seat designed by the Austrian pioneer of furniture construction, Michael Thonet.

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Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Bentwood, Cane

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

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H 32.25 in W 28.75 in D 25 in

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Located in Chicago, IL

Recently refreshed with black-and-white wool upholstery. Furniture and objects fashioned from cow horn became popular in the United States in the latter half of the 1800s, with unus...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Horn, Wool, Wood

209 Thonet Midcentury Birchwood Yellow Upholstery Dining Chairs, Germany, 1900
209 Thonet Midcentury Birchwood Yellow Upholstery Dining Chairs, Germany, 1900

209 Thonet Midcentury Birchwood Yellow Upholstery Dining Chairs, Germany, 1900

By Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

August Thonet, 1829-1910, (Germany) He was born in Boppard, considered as one of the early pioneers of German furniture design. He took over his family furniture manufacturing busin...

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Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Cotton, Birch

French 19th Century Bentwood Bench with Pierced Back
French 19th Century Bentwood Bench with Pierced Back

French 19th Century Bentwood Bench with Pierced Back

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H 38.25 in W 103.75 in D 18.5 in

French 19th Century Bentwood Bench with Pierced Back

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This bench is a fine example of bentwood furniture, a technique pioneered by Thonet of Austria, heating veneer and solid wood, manipulating it into forms not only functional but quit...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

“X-Chair” by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1959
“X-Chair” by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1959

“X-Chair” by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1959

Located in Utrecht, NL

Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, cr...

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1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Rattan, Mahogany, Wood

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends
Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

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H 28.82 in W 19.5 in D 20.13 in

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

By Rufus Pierce

Located in New York, NY

.), and which was subsequently published by Pioneer Boston neoclassical furniture scholar Page Talbott in her article titled “Boston Empire Furniture: Part II,” which appeared in The...

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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Mahogany

Art Nouveau Gustav Siegel Designed Jacob and Josef Kohn Bentwood Rocking Chair
Art Nouveau Gustav Siegel Designed Jacob and Josef Kohn Bentwood Rocking Chair

Art Nouveau Gustav Siegel Designed Jacob and Josef Kohn Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Viennese designer Gustav Siegel was one of the pioneers of bentwood furniture and studied under Joseph Hoffmann before designing for J&J Kohn.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Beech

Late 19th Century Thonet Double Coat Rack, Art Nouveau Period
Late 19th Century Thonet Double Coat Rack, Art Nouveau Period

Late 19th Century Thonet Double Coat Rack, Art Nouveau Period

By Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Michael Thonet is considered a pioneer of furniture design. A child of the Industrial Revolution, he pioneered mass production with his factory in Vienna.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, Austria, Early 20th Century
Antique Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, Austria, Early 20th Century

Antique Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, Austria, Early 20th Century

By Michael Thonet

Located in Wrocław, Poland

It was made in a technique patented by an outstanding designer and Pioneer of furniture making, Michael Thonet. The innovative design makes the furniture one of the iconic examples o...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Bentwood

Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements.

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements.

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Mid 19C Shaker Pioneer Ladderback Chairs
Set of 3 Mid 19C Shaker Pioneer Ladderback Chairs

Set of 3 Mid 19C Shaker Pioneer Ladderback Chairs

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H 36 in W 17.25 in D 14.25 in

Set of 3 Mid 19C Shaker Pioneer Ladderback Chairs

By Shaker Style

Located in Dallas, TX

They were very functional pieces of furniture. Diminutive in size but not to be confused with children’s furniture.

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Mid-19th Century American Shaker Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Elm, Pine

Fully Refurbished Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with Folding Keys, c.1932
Fully Refurbished Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with Folding Keys, c.1932

Fully Refurbished Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with Folding Keys, c.1932

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with folding keys and original case. The nickel keys fold flat and are raised by a knob on the side. This typewriter is very clean and...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Austria / 1900 / piano stool / Thonet / bentwood, rattan / cane
Austria / 1900 / piano stool / Thonet / bentwood, rattan / cane

Austria / 1900 / piano stool / Thonet / bentwood, rattan / cane

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Michael Thonet (Boppard, 2 July 1796 – Vienna, 3 March 1871) was a German-Austrian cabinetmaker and industrialist and is regarded worldwide as one of the greatest pioneers in furnitu...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest
Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest

Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

was the founding supervisor of HKFCMA and according to Matthew Turner (author of “Made in Hong Kong” and historian of HK industrial design), another family member Wan Sze-yau was a p...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Hardwood

Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.
Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.

Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.

By Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Arts & Crafts round side table from Pioneer Stores Ltd. Size: 22" H x 13" D top.

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles
Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles

Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A very rare example of early Mormon Pioneer furniture, with its original pine grain visible and berry veneer, which is created from mixing tree sap with various indigenous berries to...

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19th Century American Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Pine

Early Wood Pioneer Doll
Early Wood Pioneer Doll

Early Wood Pioneer Doll

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H 10.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in

Early Wood Pioneer Doll

Located in New York, NY

An early Pioneer doll of minimal form and remains of old paint. The head has hollowed out eyes which may have had inset eyes at one time. The wood is white cedar. The form is related...

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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Pioneer Tire Shop Sandpaper Sign
Double Sided Pioneer Tire Shop Sandpaper Sign

Double Sided Pioneer Tire Shop Sandpaper Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pioneer tire shop sandpaper sign.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Board

Original antique poster by Austrian graphic pioneer J. Binder

Original antique poster by Austrian graphic pioneer J. Binder

By Joseph Binder

Located in Chicago, IL

Original Art Deco poster for a music and theater festival in Vienna by Austrian graphic pioneer Joseph Binder.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Stone

Luterma Curved Wooden Antic Armchair For Kids
Luterma Curved Wooden Antic Armchair For Kids

Luterma Curved Wooden Antic Armchair For Kids

By Luterma

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Adorable armchair of the 1930s, for children, all curved wood, with the worked seat, for House Luterma, a leading label of the early century, pioneer wooden furniture in addition to ...

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Early 20th Century Estonian Art Deco Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Wood

Remarkable Viennese Armchair by Oskar Strnad
Remarkable Viennese Armchair by Oskar Strnad

Remarkable Viennese Armchair by Oskar Strnad

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H 41.54 in W 24.22 in D 18.12 in

Remarkable Viennese Armchair by Oskar Strnad

By Oskar Strnad

Located in Vienna, AT

He was a pioneer designing flexible furniture for individual use.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Beech

Table lamp in glazed ceramic by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler
Table lamp in glazed ceramic by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler

Table lamp in glazed ceramic by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler

By Svend Hammershøi, Kähler Keramik

Located in New York, NY

Best known for his ceramic, textile and furniture designs, Bindesbøll pioneered the use of organic forms, often to idiosyncratic effect, and became a highly influential figure to Dan...

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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Ceramic

Set Of Four Bentwood Nesting Tables By Thonet

Set Of Four Bentwood Nesting Tables By Thonet

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H 27.5 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Set Of Four Bentwood Nesting Tables By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

Mahogany-Stained Beechwood Made by Thonet Brothers (Label) Michael Thonet pioneered the process of bentwood furniture making.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pioneer Furniture

1920s Black Stained Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
1920s Black Stained Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

1920s Black Stained Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus, Thonet

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Followed by swift success through the pioneering steel tube furniture, his firm Standard-Möbel was soon taken over by Thonet.

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1820s German Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920
French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

History: The Forges of Strasbourg were pioneers of French metal furniture established in 1919, The Forges of Strasbourg, were at the origin of the manufacturer of metal made furnitu...

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1920s French Industrial Antique Pioneer Furniture

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Steel

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920
French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

History: The Forges of Strasbourg were pioneers of French metal furniture established in 1919, The Forges of Strasbourg, were at the origin of the manufacturer of metal made furnitu...

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1920s French Industrial Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.
Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.

Arts & Crafts Round Side Table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd.

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Arts & Crafts round side table from Pioneer Furniture Stores Ltd. Original label attached.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mormon Pioneer Wooden Trencher
19th Century Mormon Pioneer Wooden Trencher

19th Century Mormon Pioneer Wooden Trencher

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H 4.25 in W 18 in D 10 in

19th Century Mormon Pioneer Wooden Trencher

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

19th century hand-hewn oblong wooden trencher with scrubbed interior and light "robin's egg blue" painted exterior, with one end affixed with a rope for hanging. Of Utah Mormon pion...

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19th Century American Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Birch

Two-Sided Sign for Shop Created by Martha Matilda Harper, Pioneer of Franchising
Two-Sided Sign for Shop Created by Martha Matilda Harper, Pioneer of Franchising

Two-Sided Sign for Shop Created by Martha Matilda Harper, Pioneer of Franchising

Located in Madison, WI

Rare two-sided sign for a shop created by Martha Matilda Harper. Framed in wood with worn black paint. The signage is paint on metal with white lettering against black and traces of ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Style Vanity and Chair Black Lacquer Streamline
Bauhaus Style Vanity and Chair Black Lacquer Streamline

Bauhaus Style Vanity and Chair Black Lacquer Streamline

By Bauhaus

Located in Oakland, CA

The vanity and stool furniture construction pioneered in early 1920, simple design with adjustable mirror and 4 small matching round glass shelves.

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Pioneer Furniture

Materials

Metal

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Antique Pioneer Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique pioneer furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique pioneer furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique pioneer furniture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique pioneer furniture over the years, but those crafted by Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores and Remington Rand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pioneer Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique pioneer furniture at 1stDibs is $1,838, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $9,250 for the highest priced.