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"orange water" abstract cityscape, water motif, geometric
By Miriam Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "orange water" is an original artwork made from pencil, marker, watercolor, lino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Watercolor, Panel, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Linocut

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"I-76" Abstract cityscape, water motif, street signs, street lights
By Miriam Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "I-76" is original artwork made from pencil, marker, carborundum drypoint print adhered to panel by Miriam Singer. This piece measures 10"h x 6"w. Miriam Singer g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Panel, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Drypoint

Korean Art Deco Period Six Panel Embroidered Screen
Located in New York, NY
A Korean six panel folding screen with floral and water motif on each panel. 4339
Category

20th Century Korean Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Crucifixion
By Katerina Hatzi
Located in Spetses, GR
provided by the gallery. The recurring water motif is obvious in Hatzi's artworks, and it works as a way to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Crucifixion
Crucifixion
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Upsala-Ekeby, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
lamp features fish and water motifs. Lamp sold without lamp shade. Measurements listed are of
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Media Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
techniques on steel doors with an abstract flowing water motif in relief. Sitting atop delicate natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Media Cabinet
Modern Etched Brass Flowing Media Cabinet
H 36 in W 94.88 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Style Tribal Natural Dye Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A stunning vintage-styled flatweave Kilim is surrounded by a water motif. The tribal motifs are in
Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
. The modern cabinet with age-old acid etched techniques on steel doors with an abstract flowing water
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet
Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet
H 35.88 in W 48 in D 19.13 in
Antique Persian Beige and Red Kilim-Jajim Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
water motifs (symbolizing wealth, protection, regeneration, protection, and vitality respectively). The
Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x8.4 Ft New Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Rug. Geometric Design, Soft Medium Pile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a running water motif all in a vivid color palette of deep terra cotta red, cerulean blue, soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

10.4x14 Ft Vintage Hand-woven Wool Patchwork Flat-weave / Kilim. Turkish Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and running water motif themed designs against a background with a speckled looking texture in cream
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Hemp, Cotton, Wool

4.6x8 Ft Brand-new Hand-Knotted Caucasian Kazak Area Rug, All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
running water motifs, that allude to the topography of the Caucasus. The color palette is more subdued
Category

2010s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Annamese 19th Century Green Glazed Water Jar with Raised Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Vietnamese Annamese green water jar from the 19th century, with raised dragon motifs
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century French Tole Watering Can with Floral and Plant Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate kitchen cabinets with this antique water can with its original removable lid! Hand crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Annamese 19th Century Multicolor Glazed Water Jar with Raised Peacock Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Vietnamese Annamese martaban water jar from the 19th century, with raised peacock and
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Antique Martaban Water Jar with Dragon Motifs and Ocher Glaze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Martaban water jar from the 19th century, with dragon motifs and petite loop
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Silver Plated Tipping Hot Water Kettle with Chased Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hot water tipping kettle is unsigned by a maker, but originated from England and dates
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

American Sterling Silver Serving Dish with Water Lily Pad Motif / Reed & Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, adorned with a captivating water lily pad motif and a gracefully curved holding handle. Immerse yourself
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century South-Eastern Martaban Water Jar with Dragon Motifs and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A South Eastern 19th century Martaban water jar with dragon motifs and petite handles. Used as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Kwa(na) Tside (Rain Bird) Tote
Located in Albuquerque, NM
perfectly rendered Puebloan pottery designs and iconography of oversized bird/feather and water motifs. This
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Black and White

Chinese Ming Dynasty Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and petite handles. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty era, this Martaban water jar features
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Ceramic

3.5x5.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
outer bands are very intricately detailed. The multi chromatic and diagonal running water motif in red
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of 6 Fine Art Deco Cut Crystal Water Glasses with Foliate Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of six Art Deco crystal water glasses were realized in France circa 1925. They
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
features a stepped floret crab design offset by simple running-water motif guard borders. With its mellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

WATER DROPS
Located in Aventura, FL
painted depictions of water droplets. This motif stems from traditions of Eastern philosophy, acting both
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Neoclassical Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
meander border and running-water motif guard borders frame the composition. The varieties of botanical
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Water Moon
Located in Santa Monica, CA
often suggest forms that repeat and I’ll begin to categorize them. Portal motifs have emerged in my work
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Water Notes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
often suggest forms that repeat and I’ll begin to categorize them. Portal motifs have emerged in my work
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Water Song"
By David Michael Slonim
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Through this explorative process, Slonim establishes specific rhythms and motifs in his work. His process
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still water
Located in New Orleans, LA
artist says of her work… I work in graphics and the motifs in my prints are composed from private family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Color Pencil, Paper, Ink

French Art Nouveau Grand Bronze Iris Candelabra, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
movements; the fascination with water motifs came from the influence of Japanese design on European
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Nomadic Style Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Tribal Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
central design and the stylized floral meander main border. Laleh Abbasi and running water motif guard
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Untitled (Wasserzeichnung / Water drawing)
Located in New York, NY
In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Untitled (Wasserzeichnung / Water drawing)
Located in New York, NY
In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Untitled (Wasserzeichnung / Water drawing)
Located in New York, NY
In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Untitled (Wasserzeichnung / Water drawing)
Located in New York, NY
In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Untitled (Wasserzeichnung / Water drawing)
Located in New York, NY
In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied textures come from its
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
H 14.25 in Dm 15 in
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By The Schofield Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver water pitcher by the Schofield Silver Co of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sumac Character-Rich Rug, c.1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
medallions that of course have their own quicky elements in each linear inch. Fantastic running water motif
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bassin, Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Water lily, Plant, Water, Goldfish
By Raphaël Renaud
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Oil on linen canvas - Water lily, Plant, Water, Goldfish Work Title : Bassin (EN : Water Basin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Linen

Saint Louis Crystal Water Jug
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Saint Louis Crystal Tommy pattern Water Jug with handle. It depict a clear crystal
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Saint Louis Crystal Water Jug
Saint Louis Crystal Water Jug
H 10 in W 7 in D 5 in
Sterling Silver Mauser Water Pitcher
By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver water pitcher by The Mauser Manufacturing Company of New York
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

West Water World Sushi Bar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
image as subject repeatedly. Aaron layers this syntax with motifs from diverse sources including 20th
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1929 Sterling Silver Water/Cordial Jug
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver water/cordial jug; part of our
Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury American Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Lovely sterling silver barware water pitcher or jug from Towle with repousse and chased scrolling
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tattoo Set of 6 Water Glasses
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Tattoo Collection, this set of six water glasses is versatile and unique. The hand
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Tattoo Set of 6 Water Glasses
Tattoo Set of 6 Water Glasses
H 3.55 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
swirl in currents around the base of this large earthenware jar entitled “Caress of Water,” swelling and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Folklore Wonderful Landscape Depiction Village Antique Abstract-like Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
water motif, mountains, and even a hybrid motif of the comb that signifies purity, and this motif in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Vintage Baccarat Crystal Water Pitcher
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb heavy crystal water pitcher from the renowned house of Baccarat. This highly decorative
Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Crystal

French Vintage Baccarat Crystal Water Pitcher
French Vintage Baccarat Crystal Water Pitcher
No Reserve
H 8.47 in W 8.47 in D 4.73 in
Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
H 14.25 in Dm 13.25 in
Antique American Coin Silver Water Pitcher
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique American coin silver water pitcher; part of our
Category

Antique 1850s American Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Anatolian Kirsehir Village Prayer Rug with Graveyard Marker Design
Located in Dallas, TX
beige and coffee colored running water motif. Additional stylized geometric floral designs flank each
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Tribal Style Hallway Runners
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds adorn each end of the field, while a diamond and running-water motif outer guard border frames the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ada 10 Set of 6 Water Glasses
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
water glasses makes a lively and refined addition to any dining set. Part of a series distinguished by a
Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Ada 10 Set of 6 Water Glasses
Ada 10 Set of 6 Water Glasses
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Flying V (Sky and Water Series)
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Dallas, TX
, and cultural motifs Carter was visually exploring. Since his start in Texas, his work continues to
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ross Bleckner, Water Lilies (C.M.)
By Ross Bleckner
Located in New York, NY
Ross Bleckner THE WATER LILIES (C.M.) Year: 2019 Medium: Archival pigment print on Innova Etching
Category

1990s Abstract Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
Located in Brønshøj, DK
20 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Italy. 1. Pompeii, man standing in front of
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.16 in
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Water Motif For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal water motif for your home. Each water motif for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, ceramic and metal. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage water motif you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer water motif, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A water motif is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Oldřich Lípa and Royal Copenhagen each produced at least one beautiful water motif that is worth considering.

How Much is a Water Motif?

Prices for a water motif start at $132 and top out at $4,900 with the average selling for $198.