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Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Toys
Materials
Quartz
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Toys
Materials
Quartz
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Toys
Materials
Quartz
Vintage Boho Twisted Metal Sculpture on Glass Block Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
intricately detailed patinated metal house anchored to a sheared solid glass block. Acquired from a Palm Beach
Category
Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Stellar Block Island Collection Cane Sofa by Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 30 in W 89 in D 37 in
Dazzling Set of 10 Block Island Cane Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of rare John Hutton Block Island ARM dining chair examples is unique on
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Unforgettable Pair of Block Island Cane Club Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Unforgettable Set of of 4 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Stellar Set of 12 Vintage Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Stellar Restored Set of 16 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
) dining chairs from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Brutalist Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Anchored by two robust, sculptural blocks of travertine. Exhibiting raw textures and subtle tonal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Solid granite table
Located in PARIS, FR
anchored to the ground, Otello reaches for the sky.
A sunken lip lines the entire tabletop, which is made
Category
2010s Persian Tables
Materials
Granite
Chinese Interlocking Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. This contemporary example was carved from a solid block of limestone with an intriguing design of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
Reclaimed Pine Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
, anchors the room with understated elegance.
The sturdy, gently curved block legs ensure stability while
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Interlocking Stone Drum Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
. These contemporary examples were carved from solid blocks of limestone with an intriguing design of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
Reclaimed Pine Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
, characterized by clean lines and a thick, slab-style top, anchors your dining room with a modern edge.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
after late deco early midcentury designed sofas are great anchor pieces for the living room with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
luxury and timeless appeal of Italian design right into your living room. Crafted from a single block of
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Swedish Red Glass Brick & Rosewood Table Lamp, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
fiery red glass block forms an unexpected match with opulent rosewood. An artifact of an age when design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Interlocking Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. This contemporary example was carved from a solid block of limestone with an intriguing design of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
luxury and timeless appeal of Italian design right into your living room. Crafted from a single block of
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
block shaped legs made from beech wood. Superbly comfortable with large but harmonic proportions, coil
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
luxury and timeless appeal of Italian design right into your living room. Crafted from a single block of
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The coffee table is anchored by two robust, sculptural blocks of travertine. Exhibiting raw
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Sculptural wall mounted table in ash wood Netherlands 1970
By Wendell Castle
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
hallway as a conversation piece. You'll need to mount it on the wall using two anchors for the best
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Ash
Natural Industrial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
constructed of solid wood and sits on two massive block pedestals anchored together with an equally massive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
SEK-8 Tree Sculpture of Streaked Silvered Brass and Marble
By Edouard Sankowski
Located in Les Hauts d'Anjou, FR
individually selects these roughs (marble or granite blocks and slabs) from French quarries and trusted yards
Category
2010s French Bauhaus Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sundar Marble Console
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
A gorgeous console table carved from a solid block of Vermont marble .
Smooth lines and a honed
Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Grua Desk Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Quarry Handmade by Nomade Atelier
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
diffuse lighting. Anchored by a block of quarry stone, a slender golden brass rod surges to sustain a
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Incredible Set of 8 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mesmerizing Set of 8 Jean-Michel Frank Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Locus-5 Tree Sculpture of Brass, Marble and Leather
By Edouard Sankowski
Located in Les Hauts d'Anjou, FR
blocks and slabs) from French quarries and trusted yards that have been active for over 1000 years
Category
2010s French Bauhaus Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Loleka-14 Tree Sculpture of Brass, Marble and Leather
By Edouard Sankowski
Located in Les Hauts d'Anjou, FR
blocks and slabs) from French quarries and trusted yards that have been active for over 1000 years
Category
2010s French Bauhaus Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Locus-21 Tree Sculpture of Brass, Marble and Leather
By Edouard Sankowski
Located in Les Hauts d'Anjou, FR
blocks and slabs) from French quarries and trusted yards that have been active for over 1000 years
Category
2010s French Bauhaus Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Loleka-5 Tree Sculpture of Brass, Marble and Leather
By Edouard Sankowski
Located in Les Hauts d'Anjou, FR
blocks and slabs) from French quarries and trusted yards that have been active for over 1000 years
Category
2010s French Bauhaus Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Organic Modern Grey and Brown Moroccan Brutalist Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
fluid, gestural lines of Abstract Linear art. These elements intertwine effortlessly with block-like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Mahogany Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
with geometric fan inlay standing on block feet.
Chrome bezel opening to an enamel dial with Roman
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
architectural composition made from 313 hand- processed solid wood blocks, assembled one by one, held together
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Roo...
Materials
Wood
H 65.75 in W 87.01 in D 1.19 in
Incredible Set of 12 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
A sublime set of twelve (12) dining chairs from the limited production Block Island collection
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Incredible Set of 16 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
available.
A sublime set of sixteen (16) dining chairs from the limited production Block Island collection
Category
1990s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 36 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Veneered Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers, butterfly veneer, ornate brass hardware and front block feet. Created in Austria during the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 29.25 in D 17 in
Organic Modern Brutalist Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Brutalism
Located in Dallas, TX
intertwine seamlessly with block-like shapes, echoing the structured forms often found in Brutalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
Organic Modern Moroccan Brutalist Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Brutalist architecture. These elements intertwine seamlessly with block-like shapes, softened by wool's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
By LeRoy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
rests on four block feet, the front two embellished by bas-reliefs depicting an anchor with a rope and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 4.14 in
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
after late deco early midcentury designed sofas are great anchor pieces for the living room with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960’s Swedish Clear Glass Brick & Teak Table Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
magnifies light in a captivating display, reminiscent of ice blocks or shimmering mirages. This play of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Table with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
square block joints and turnip feet, connected to one another through an H-Form cross stretcher of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 50.5 in D 29.5 in
Supremely Elegant Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
movement of the veneer is spectacular. The contrasting apron block detail is finished in espresso lacquer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 46 in
Organic Modern Brutalist Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Brutalism
Located in Dallas, TX
Linear art. These elements meld effortlessly with block-like shapes, echoing Brutalist constructions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
Wall Mirror, Adorned with Semi Precious Stones, Handmade by Aline Erbeia
By Aline Erbeia
Located in GENEVA, CH
health and well-being:
Red jasper is an anchoring stone that provides emotional and physical stability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Precious Stone
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Antique Safe, Northern Italy, 17th Century
Located in Brescia, IT
made with very thick boards (6.5/8 cm) covered with iron sheets blocked by a dense and architecturally
Category
Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Dry Bars
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, Paris, the eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, circular gilt Roman numeral dial
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 11.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Grua Lamp by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
towering yet delicate balance, the Grua lamp emits warm diffuse lighting. Anchored by a block of quarry
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Set Of 2 Travertino Al Verso Bedside Tables by ALMARMO
Located in Geneve, CH
accommodate them without overcrowding, and just the right depth to balance proportions and beautifully anchor
Category
2010s Italian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
A demonstration or museum model of a civil defence traversing cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
defence cannon rests on a solid ebony carriage with working blocks and tackle to run the barrel out. It
Category
Antique 1840s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tabourets which she had cut into rectangular blocks to be connected with threaded rods. The result is an
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Porcelain
Oak Abstract Round Fundamenta 66 Sleek Lines, Solid Craft by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
. It's a celebration of fundamental forms that are the building blocks of aesthetic and functional design
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Round Oak Fundamenta Table 63 Geometric Flair, Contemporary Look by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
of innovation. It's a celebration of fundamental forms that are the building blocks of aesthetic and
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
. It's a celebration of fundamental forms that are the building blocks of aesthetic and functional design
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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Find a variety of anchor blocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique anchor blocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 77 antique and vintage anchor blocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Anchor blocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Anchor blocks bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many anchor blocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Edouard Sankowski, Brendan Ravenhill and Slagelse Møbelvaerk produced popular anchor blocks that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,965, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $132,680 highest priced.
Questions About Anchor Blocks
- What are anchor blocks made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Classic anchor blocks were crafted from quartz sand, chalk and linseed oil. Today, anchor blocks are stone construction sets made in Germany and marketed as building toys for children. Shop a selection of vintage toys, including anchor blocks, on 1stDIbs.
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