Exploding Star
Large Brass Sputnik with White Tips
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Red Lion, PA
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Large Brass Sputnik with Black Tips
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large scale Italian light fixture reminiscent of an exploding star with black tips. Brass rods
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Materials
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Mid Century Moroccan 8-Pointed Star Wall Art. Wood Starburst Sunburst Rare.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wow!
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By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Supernova I Steel Blue M Bowl + Vase by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in
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Supernova I Silver Smoke Red M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
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Set of 2 Supernova I Silver Smoke Red M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of
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2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Supernova I Amber Iridescent M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this
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Set of 2 Supernova i Steel Blue M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this
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Set of 2 Supernova i Amber Iridescent L Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of
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Supernova I Amber Iridescent L Bowl + Vase by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this
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Set of 2 Supernova I Amber Iridescent M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the
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Set of 2 Supernova I Silver Smoke M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
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Supernova I Silver Smoke M Bowl + Vase by Eloa
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John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
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Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Just hanging here EXPLODING with mid-century
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Moooi Starfall Light 30 Circular Suspension Lamp in Black by Front Design
By Front Design, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the mind is to be in nature and gaze at a star-studded night sky. Imagine lying down on a bed of grass
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companies.
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. Eventually, the white dwarf accumulates too much matter. Having too much matter causes the star to explode
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Exploding Star For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the exploding star you’re looking for. An exploding star — often made from glass, metal and other — can elevate any home. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage exploding star you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect exploding star — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An exploding star is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made exploding star over the years, but those crafted by Casa Devall, Front Design and James de Wulf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Exploding Star?
Prices for an exploding star start at $1,182 and top out at $13,138 with the average selling for $2,365.
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