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Pair of Modern Murano Brass and Glass Ball Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern Italian murano brass and ball form sconces. Makes a stylish statement!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Pipe Holder by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blackened pipe holder manufactured in the 1950s in Austria by Hertha Baller.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Up to 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Up to 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Tall Pair of Red Murano Glass and Brass Oil Lamp Style Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
stem key design, curved brass and ball accents to lower. With filigree detailed stepped brass base
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
8 Pcs., Wall Hooks, Brass, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Eight wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Four Wall-Mounted Brass Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Austria
4 wall -mounted brass hocks with contrasting faux patina, create at two tones, that accent the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
5 Pcs., Wall Hooks, Brass Blackened, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Five wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
5 Pcs, Wall Hooks, Brass Blackened, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Five wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
Category
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Gently
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
9x Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Vienna
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Two Large Mid Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large and unusual modernist brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 7 in
Authentic Austrian 60's Brass Coat Rack Hat Rack by Baller Vienna
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Baller, probably designed by Walter Bosse. It was made using the finest materials, in this case beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Up to 10 Midcentury Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to ten beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass
8x Mid-Century Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
polished brass. Executed by Hertha Baller Vienna in Austria. To be used as coat hooks, but also for towels
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Up to 8 Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two eight Austrian modernist wall hooks, crafted of black-finished brass, executed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Four Wall Mounted Brass Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller from the 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Austria
Four brass wall hooks from Hetha Baller mounted on a oak wood frame. The frame can be attached to
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 5.52 in W 40.56 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Wood, Glass and Brass Coat Rack Herta Baller Style, Italy 1970s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large wall coat rack in wood, glass top shelf and six hooks in brass in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.12 in W 55.12 in D 7.88 in
Up to Three Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Napkin Holder by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Napkin holder by Hertha Baller in brass from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Bosse & Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s.
A near
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Six Austrian Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Six Austrian brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller
Original condition
Priced and sold per piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s.
A near
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Up to 6 available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco chrome cocktail ball and tray designed by Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Copper Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
& manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s. Handmade of polished solid brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Fish Midcentury Brass Ashtray or Bowl, Herta Baller, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in excellent condition. Marked.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Asymmetrical Modernist Black Brass Ashtray by Herta Baller, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in good condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
H 0.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Fourteen Asymmetric Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Fourteen asymmetric brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
priced and sold per piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Bottle Stopper Pourer, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, particularly his brass and bronze animal sculptures. These pieces feature simple, abstracted forms with clean
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 4.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in
Ten Asymmetric Modernist Brass Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Ten asymmetric modernist brass hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
priced and sold per piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Herta Baller Capricorn Mid-Century Brass Bottle Opener, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
solid brass. Designed by Hertha Baller in Austria and marked accordingly. In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 2 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Bottle Stopper Pourer, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, particularly his brass and bronze animal sculptures. These pieces feature simple, abstracted forms with clean
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.25 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in
Walter Bosse Dwarf Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black-finished brass, in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Vintage Cloth Hanger Stand with Hertha Baller Hooks, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage cloth hanger stand with Hertha Baller hooks, circa 1950s
Good original condition
Iron
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Walter Bosse Cow Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Dwarf Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black-finished brass, in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Walter Bosse Fish Mid-Century Brass Bowl Ashtray Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in good condition with nice patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
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H 0.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Walter Bosse Rabbit Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Walter Bosse Cow Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Wine Bottle Holder by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
design by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller in Vienna, Austria. Constructed from brass, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 9 in D 5 in
Brass Salt Shaker by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass salt shaker by Walter Bosse from the 1950s.
The shaker is made from white plastic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Sculptural Midcentury Brass Umbrella Stand, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
curved arms from the 1950s. Executed by Herta Baller in Vienna, Austria. Made of partly polished and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Cow Zoo Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished and partly polished brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Herta Baller shoehorn circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Herta Baller shoehorn circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Walter Bosse 5 Cat Zoo Brass Animal Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Baller, Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished and partly polished brass. In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Hertha Baller, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass key hanger donkey, dog, cat and cock, Hertha Baller, Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in very good condition with patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Decorative Brass and Silver Ball 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian ball made in Italy 1980s, the ball can be used as a center bowl and can be
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver, Brass
Up to Six Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Solid brass, partly polished and partly black patinated. In very
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Sea God and Mermaid, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in good condition with nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Black Ball Lights Chandelier Polished Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier black ball lights with polished brass round arcs
and steel spherical diffusers style of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
6 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
6 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Hertha Baller Monkey Figurine, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Hertha Baller monkey figurine, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
4 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
5 wall hooks by Hertha Baller
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
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