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Antique Metal Lathe

Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick. It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical of high-epoch items.
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sheet Metal

Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick. It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical of high-epoch items.
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sheet Metal

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Overlay on Bronze Mixed Metals Trophy Loving Cup
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts mixed metals trophy probably made by Heintz Art Metal Co. This
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

19thc English Oak Petite Size Umbrella Stand w/Spool Construction & Metal Liner
Located in Savannah, GA
the top, bun feet and a galvanize metal removable drip pan. "While spool-turned is the common term, a
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Antique American Hardwood Candlesticks, Original Bobeches, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique American pair of hardwood candlesticks - lathe turned - original metal bobeches - original
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Massive Spanish 19th Century Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The painted table base has eight drawers all in varying sizes with metal bail pulls over five large
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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Massive Spanish 19th Century Shop Counter
Massive Spanish 19th Century Shop Counter
H 33.25 in W 173.25 in D 27.25 in
Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
into a metal or ceramic surface using a machine known as a rose engine lathe. The technique was used to
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Stoneware

Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
was an expert in the use of the tour à réduire - a machine, inspired by a lathe, designed in Russia
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lathe

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Brown Diamond, Gold

Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
not only serve a functional purpose but also enhance the chest's aesthetic appeal. These metal accents
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1890s Portuguese Romantic Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
piece of wood rotates with the aid of the lathe, while the craftsman uses special tools called "gouges
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Mid-19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish Arts & Crafts lamp. If you are an enthousiast of early 20th century lighting in general and of the Arts & Crafts style in particular then this antique lamp c...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Copper, Brass

Beautiful Water Jug in Hammered Hallmarked Silver and Simple Pearl Edge
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful water jug in hammered hallmarked silver and simple pearl edge.
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1920s Danish Other Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Cocktail Table Cartouche Shape Mirrored Top
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid Century Cocktail Table, Cartouche with Gold Veined Mirrored Top, hand fashioned and stamped by maker.
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1960s American Rococo Revival Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Steel in Glass, Mirror and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
High quality coffee table, black lacquered steel feet with adjusting screws and solid brass decorating heads. Glass on top and blue mirror at the bottom, Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Steel, Brass

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Asheville, NC
This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated...
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Lathe

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Arts & Crafts period hammered copper octagonal mirror, the eight panels with Celtic chain decoration and retaining original bevelled glass, circa 1890.
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Country Art Nouveau Mirror, Walnut, Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century country Art Nouveau mirror in walnut, restored and finished to wax Measure cm: H 70, W 45, D 4.
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

"Picapica" Mirror Polished Steel Top Coffee Table by Kazuyo Sejima for Driade
By Driade, Kazuyo Sejima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Picapica" is a coffee table, designed by Kazuyo Sejima and manufactured by Driade, featuring four satin-finished stainless steel legs and a mirror polished stainless steel round top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Gilt Wrought Iron and Mirrored Coffee Table
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Sheffield, MA
The glamorous rectangular Gilbert Poillerat style, circa 1940s vintage coffee or cocktail table has Rococo gilt wrought iron criss-cross braces for legs attached to a stretcher. The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unique & Hand-Forged Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant Light, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and quality crafted chandelier. This artistic work of blacksmith lighting art is an absolute joy to watch and it is in excellent condition. The artistic details above an...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Hammered Forged Iron Andirons Attributed to Yellen
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Toledo, OH
A handsome pair of Gothic revival hammered forged iron andirons that are attributed to Samuel Yellen. Very sturdy these andirons feature a twisted top and centre column. The dimensio...
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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Iron

Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. A product of Regency ingenuity, this dish is crafted with the utmost intricacy in a manner one...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Lathe

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Sheffield Plate

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher
By François Boucher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French 19th century oil on canvas laid on board painting in the manner of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The oval framed canvas depicting a version of Boucher's "Venus...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Plywood

Art Nouveau mirrored Hanger entry cabinet Wardrobe Lacquered Wood & glass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1980s Hanger Wardrobe in lacquered wood with flower motif and mirrors in the style of Art Nouveau The furniture is a cabinet enclosed by a mirror swing door, joined with a mirrored ...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing table mirror w/ladies head.
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Lathe

Art Nouveau Mirror
Art Nouveau Mirror
H 12.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.2 in
Monumental Russian Imperial Cut-Crystal Vase
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Russian imperial cut-crystal vase with accompanying paperwork dated October 23rd, 1939 from Hammer Galleries describing the item as: "A large flower vase of hand-cut cr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Lathe

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Very Big Antique Wood Cased Iron Dial Railway Station Clock, Germany, 1890s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Junghans on original unrestored mechanism. Lathed, strongly profiled wooden frame, in original color
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1890s German Industrial Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sheet Metal

English Brass Brighton Bun Traveling Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
copper; rolling and spinning Britannia metal; hammering or pressing silver; or turning wood on a lathe
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Brass

Antique Woodworker's Lathe
Located in New Orleans, LA
A highly important tool in the creation of furniture, this 19th-century French woodworker's lathe
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19th Century French Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Antique Woodworker's Lathe
Antique Woodworker's Lathe
H 49 in W 56 in D 36 in
Antique Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Oakville, CT
. They were made by the F. E. Reed Company. One of the largest lathe makers in the world.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Industrial Coffee Table
Antique Industrial Coffee Table
H 21 in W 52 in D 24 in
Vintage Czech Geometric Elements, Set of Five
Located in High Point, NC
. The modern, minimalist forms of the metal sit atop more classically restrained lathed wooden forms
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Early 1900s Czech Modern Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Machinist's Table, circa 1900
Located in Essex, MA
a graduated round lathe part on the other side, the lower one attached to serpentine shaped
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Machinist's Table, circa 1900
Machinist's Table, circa 1900
H 33 in W 44 in D 22.25 in
Antique 17th Century Italian Military Gunners Stiletto Dagger Knife Sword
Located in Dayton, OH
edges.[6][7] Early stilettos normally used a one-piece cast-metal handle which was shaped and turned on
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17th Century Baroque Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Industrial Factory Fostoria Articulating Task Lamp c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
on a table or a wall. The light fixtures were likely mounted to a factory machine shop lathe or
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal, Steel

George III Fruitwood Apple Tea Caddy
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 18th century novelty fruitwood tea caddy in the form of an apple. Lathe turned and with
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1790s English Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
, minimal metal hardware, and lathed feat add bespoke accents to its form. Two drawers resting above a large
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Metal Lathe

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Marble, Brass

Antique Carriage Chest, Victorian, Dome Topped Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
century, circa 1890. Robust outer construction strapped with wooden lathes Flip clasps to the front
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wood

C.1889 Original Antique American Gloekler Figural Iron Meat/Pot & Pan Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
storage, whereas the 6th was the sheet metal division and the 5th was finishing, where glass, lights
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Steel

Italian Black Lacquered Wood and Burnished Gold Church Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
that allows to give the objects a rounded shape: the piece of wood rotates with the help of the lathe
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Bronze

American Queen Anne Birdcage Tea Table, Connecticut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
nearly seamlessly, it was lathe-turned patiently and with great risk to the craftsman to produce a raised
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18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Cherry

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
in two halves, with an adjustable metal screw to either push apart or pull together the two halves
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Metal

Olive Wood Bowl with Herb Cutter
Located in Houston, TX
to a crescent shaped steel blade with a wraparound riveted metal strip. The lathe turned bowls have
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Early 19th Century French Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Daffodil Vase
By Otto Heintz
Located in Soquel, CA
designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Metal Shop circa 1915. Hand forged in bronze, the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Early 20th Century California Poppy Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Vase
By Otto Heintz
Located in Soquel, CA
vase was designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Metal Shop circa 1915. Hand forged in
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Carved Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty White Nephrite Buddha
Located in Southbury, CT
stone using a foot-powered treadle lathe is flawless. The delicacy of the carving is genuinely breath
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Jade

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
older; in 1595 a servant made a chair for his master’s comfort. This chair had metal bars with notches
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Metal Lathe

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Two Adjustable “Birdcage” Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Hand Wrought Metal and Pole Lathe Turned Wood
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1840s British Antique Metal Lathe

Antique Wellington Campaign Chest of Drawers Walnut William IV, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, and washstands in three tiers resting on metal supports that could be unscrewed so that all the parts
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19th Century Antique Metal Lathe

19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
Located in London, GB
popularity gradually spread into Germany and Holland. Each body was turned on a lathe and individually hand
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1890s Italian Antique Metal Lathe

19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
H 11.75 in W 10 in D 5 in
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Antique Metal Lathe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal lathe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every antique metal lathe was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique metal lathe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique metal lathe bearing Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique metal lathe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Metal Lathe?

Prices for an antique metal lathe start at $200 and top out at $25,634 with the average selling for $945.