Did you know that the game of Monopoly has been around for 75 years? We were pretty shocked too when we saw the article in CNN earlier this month. So when we opened up this week's offerings from the newest items of 1stdibs, we were downright delighted to see several items that were reminiscent of playing pieces from Monopoly---only life-sized! Bring a little Monopoly money magic to your home's decor! Who knows, you might just pass go and collect $200!
We thought we'd start with the top hat, since that actually is one of the playing pieces from the original game. Subtle and classy, those who choose the top hat as their piece are sophisticated, and so will your room be!
Price: $1,800
Dealer: American Primitive Gallery
Before you dismiss the pig as merely a farm animal motif, consider how important fiscally the pig image is: we do often keep our change in piggy banks, don't we? Perfect item for a monopoly-themed room.
Price: contact dealer
Dealer: Coup d'Etat
Imagining these bronze might help you consider them for our Monopoly-themed room, but let's face it, you'll need some big walking shoes to keep making rounds around that board!
Price: $1,450
Dealer: 20th Century Canada
Though no figures were used as game pieces in the game, we loved this guy so much we had to showcase him. And he's already got red shoes!
Price: $900
Dealer: Urban Country
What better motifs for those snakes on Wall Street than an actual snake! Okay, so they aren't all snakes on Wall Street, but this is also a lamp so we totally had to include it.
Price: $4,590
Dealer: Paris
Swank Lighting's new listings on 1stdibs
Vintage Duplex Coral Table Lamp
This lamp is made of real coral imported from Egypt in the 1970s. The two finger coral clusters are mounted vertically and sit on a Lucite square.
Price: $1,750
Vintage Italian Eglomise Lamps of Lavender Plum with Gold
These lamps were commissioned by the daughter of a Texas Oil family. A lovely lavender plum with gold iridescence coats the interior of the glass. The effect is absolutely fabulous - so much more than pictures can capture.
Price: $3,000
Vintage Dimpled Murano Lamps in Lavender Plum
Extremely rare long necked Murano lamps in a deep Lavender Plum, almost a Concord Grape. It's the pinched bottom dimples that makes these lamps so special - there just aren't that many of this style left.
Price: $3,400
Lemon lime bowling pins with a circular quilted pattern, certain to brighten the room. We show these on a diamond cut square lucite base and use satin brushed solid brass hardware.
Price: $1,800
Don't forget to check out the rest of this week's listings from 1stdibs, where you can find more fabulous, one-of-a-kind, show-stopping pieces, as well as a number of other great items! Also: please visit our revamped Facebook page for more information about us and follow us on twitter (@swanklighting) to always be up-to-date on Swank Lighting happenings.
