Magnificent Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1904
By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Matching glass insert with upper edge adapted to the shape of the vessel and incised stone, fan and lens decoration on the rim protruding above the silver vessel, as well as a large,...
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Liner, By Bruckmann & Sons, Germany
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Matching glass insert with upper edge adapted to the shape of the vessel and carved stone and fan decoration on the rim protruding above the silver vessel, as well as a large carved ...
Silver
Japanese antique wooden panel /wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Hung against a wide white wall, it has enough presence to become the visual center of a room, resonating beautifully with flower vessels, stones, old ceramics, and wooden carvings.
Chestnut
Japanese antique tree stump low stool / Early 20th century / Bonsai stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Of course, it is also highly attractive as a display stand, and placing a flower vessel, bonsai, stone, sculpture, or small folk craft object on it would further enhance its presence.
Cedar
Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Hung on a wide white wall, it has enough presence to create a visual center in the space, and it resonates beautifully with flower vessels, stones, old ceramics, and wooden carvings.
Pine
Iridescent Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Maiden on Tulip c. 1900
By Ernst Wahliss 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This vase features a beautiful juxtaposition of the smooth and sinuous texture of the woman against a psychedelic stone-like stylized tulip vessel. Already well established througho...
Ceramic
Antique Bible Print First Plague of Egypt by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Exodus 7:19 and the Lord spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their po...
Paper
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.