Used Zithers
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of African Nyamwezi Trough Zithers
Located in Chicago, IL
zither attributed to the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania and greater East Africa. Originally secured to a
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Zither Player - Original Pencil Drawing 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Zither Player is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the XIX Century by an
Category
Late 19th Century Used Zithers
Materials
Pencil
Decorative Folk Art Zither Made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative Folk Art Zither made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
An unusual zither model completely
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938)
A zither player
carbon pencil on thin paper
8.5 x 3.3 cm
Category
1910s Symbolist Used Zithers
Materials
Carbon Pencil
19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"
Located in Paris, FR
composition, a young woman in a white and blue dress, wearing a red feathered hat, sits and plays the zither
Category
1850s French Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
H 41.34 in W 52.37 in D 1.97 in
Victor Vasarely - Cithare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Victor VASARELY (1908-1997) - Zither
Serigraphy on cardboard with silver background in relief
Category
1970s Used Zithers
Materials
Paper
Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
clock is surmounted by a large statue depicting a young man with a zither. At the top a panoply with
Category
Early 19th Century French Other Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box, tomobako.
The
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Used Zithers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Johann Strauss & Artie Shaw - Mid Century Modern Abstract
By Clark Blocher
Located in Soquel, CA
II which featured a virtuoso part for zither. The title of Strauss' dance recalls the folk music of
Category
1960s American Modern Used Zithers
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 18.07 in W 16 in D 0.07 in
Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting of Aristocrats in a Lush Garden, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
group, by young noble women and men who are apparently gathered to sing and play the zither while
Category
19th Century French Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3
Category
20th Century Slovenian Used Zithers
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
and refinement of the Victorian era. One plays the zither while the other accompanies on a tambourine
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Used Zithers
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.76 in
Composer and Musician Tony Mottola, "Mr. Big, " Author of "Danger"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
` zither score for the 1948 film, `The Third Man`. On 15" x 11" illustration board, probably for the New
Category
1950s Used Zithers
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
), hand-chimes, and Zither (a stringed instrument) and other smaller Buddhist symbols. The sided are
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Zithers
Materials
Ceramic
Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
) and to the zither Erato (muse of lyrical-amorous poetry). As for the names mentioned, the first refers
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handwritten "Tremolo a Zither" play sheet and
Category
1870s Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
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Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chinese zither or ghzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument of the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Used Zithers
Zither Musical Instrument, Charm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Strings, Rare
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Zither Musical Instrument, hand made of 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold stings, Circa 1930's.
Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Used Zithers
Materials
18k Gold
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Located in Woking, GB
scene in three dimensions. Hunter playing zither with dog and family members. By F R Unterberger No 10
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
center bowl banded with a festive array of musical cherubs playing trumpets, harmonicas and zithers
Category
1870s American Used Zithers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
bronze ormolu handles and features a doublestring, motor, tune in selector and zither attachment. Music
Category
20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna
Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
zither, wrapped in a cover. On the well and flange are six different landscapes and terrace scenes
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Used Zithers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Gold
Lost City Arts Zither Chair. Large Sets Available
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned after a Paul McCobb classic design, Lost City Arts' Zither chair is now available
Category
20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
Iron
Small Mid Century Piero Fornasetti Guitars and Zithers Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A small Piero Fornasetti box decorated with guitars and zithers
Metal, lithographically printed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lever-cranked, glass-enclosed works with paper zither feature play eight songs, including "The girl left
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Brass
H 9.25 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Girl playing the zither. Late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Used Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner
Located in London, GB
entertained by a musician plucking a zither. Signed by the artist lower right, and set in a walnut ogee frame.
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson
Located in Corsham, GB
how to play a zither while the mother watches. Beautifully presented in a cabinet frame with ornate
Category
Early 20th Century Used Zithers
Materials
Mezzotint
Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "zitherspielerin" (zither player). carved by ernst or
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Montebello 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Cetra" Rock Cristal and Diamonds
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
zither. Illuminated by the rock crystal pendant, they are perfect for any occasion.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Used Zithers
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
Located in Roslyn, NY
century.
This Louis XVI clock presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither, it is adorned
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
lingzhi, zither, scrolls and various curios, all within a border of carved butterflies and flowers. On the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Fir, Pine
19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in IT
18th century onwards.
This Louis XVI watch presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Oil on Canvas Signed Painting of Musician Playing a Guqin, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
([ku`t??i?n; Chinese: ??) is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family. It
Category
20th Century Chinese Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 23 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Milford, NH
with age and use. It has amazing, big sound when playing! It also has a "zither" type feature to change
Category
1890s American Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
including what seems to be a Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the flute and a third
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
H 74.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen
By H.F. Jansen
Located in IT
, as if they were flying, sound graceful a zither that culminates in the lock. Under the drawers there
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
possible Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the lute, a third a flute and the fourth
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
H 75 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in
"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
-face shelters the opening to a well-protected cave, within which two companions sit, playing the zither
Category
19th Century Chinese Used Zithers
Materials
Ink
19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
with the music of his own zither, similarly sculpted, for example, by Antonio Canova (1811, in the
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
conquered the Ming Empire, Kuang Lu committed suicide while embracing a traditional Chinese zither, a weapon
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Used Zithers
Materials
Silk
Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
By Mathieu Béfort
Located in Milano, IT
golden base, where are depicted two pairs of putti sitting on clouds, busy writing and playing the zither
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Painted Wood Table Zither
Located in Paris, FR
Table zither in painted wood. The handle is made of turned blackened wood. The rosette of the
Category
1890s German Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Swiss Inlaid Walnut Cylinder Zither Music Box with 12 Songs
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-cranked works are enclosed in a glass case. This music box has a paper zither attachment and plays
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Tulipwood
H 6.5 in W 27.75 in D 11.75 in
18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
Located in Chicago, IL
instrument similar to a zither, played horizontally on a table or while seated on the floor.
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Used Zithers
Materials
Elm
Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
figure playing the guzheng (plucked zither), with three Geshas in attendance, one holding a lotus blossom
Category
1780s Chinese Chinese Export Used Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
pine needles. The goddess is seated upon a coiled dragon, a single stringed zither in her lap.
The
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Used Zithers
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint
Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger
Located in PARIS, FR
painted orientalist water carrier and zither player in four-lobed medallions surrounded by a golden net
Category
1880s French Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of White Plaster and Mirror Zither Form Pockets
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual pair of white plaster and mirror zither form pockets
Category
1940s Used Zithers
PAIR ZITHER Form Plaster and Mirror Draper Wall Pockets Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a pair of "zither" form wall pockets made of plaster and mirror. Originated in
Category
1940s American Used Zithers
Materials
Plaster, Mirror
German Bride’s Box
Located in Great Barrington, MA
“Gredel and Hans make a Bavarian dance,” and a musician with a zither. The couple say, “We want to dance
Category
Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
highly skilled in the koto, the Japanese zither, as well as calligraphy. These elegant pass times gained
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Used Zithers
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
H 14.06 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Zithers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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Find a variety of used zithers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used zithers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Used zithers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used zithers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used zithers are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti produced popular used zithers that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Zithers?
Prices for used zithers start at $90 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,642.