Beak Cup by Clayton Bailey, 1970
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderful example of California Funk pottery: a hand thrown salt-glazed cup utilizing an expressive nose as a handle. Signed and dated BC 70.
Ceramic
Haviland Limoges Porcelain 3 Dresser Boxes for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 1888-1894
By Haviland & Co., Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
In 1878, a new partnership was formed between Joseph Bailey II of Bailey & Company, George W. Banks of JE Caldwell & Company and Samuel Biddle of Robbins, Biddle & Compan...
Gold
Clayton Bailey 2 Rare Earthenware Funk Art Sculpture, 1960s
By Clayton Bailey
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of large, I would say life-size, sculptures by artist Clayton Bailey. Tallest is 13" to the tip of the nose.
Earthenware
Clayton Bailey: Nose Lamp
Located in Berkeley, CA
Classic "Funk" pop-art piece by well known artists Clayton Bailey. Currently the subject of a major retrospective at there Crocker Art Museum.
Ceramic
CLAYTON BAILEY ROBOT TEAPOT
Located in New York, NY
An early ceramic piece by Clayton Bailey, a California artist. The head is removable for filling the teapot, one arm is the spout, the other the handle.
Ceramic
Linda Smith vessel with 3 heads and beatrice wood's glaze 2006
Located in London, GB
Worked with five children from Santa Monica Boulevard School to create and produce a silkscreen print – Los Angeles,CA 1988 Calgene Fine Art Competition, Natsoulos Novelozo Galler...
Ceramic
$308
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Toukan Bird Vase, Pitcher, Jug, from the 1980s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your living space with the striking Ceramic Toucan Water Jug! Measuring 26cm in height, this jug is more than just a functional item – it's a charming piece of art. Metic...
Ceramic
Jacques Pouchain Ceramic Rooster
By Jacques Pouchain
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous ceramic rooster by master French artist Jacques Pouchain, circa 1970s. Signed JP L'Atelier Dieulefit.
Ceramic
$33,765 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 13 in
Two Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Tureens Covers Stands Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Two Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Tureens Covers Stands Royal Copenhagen Danish, 20th Century Height 27cm, diameter 33cm These exceptional tureens are part of the famed Flora Dani...
Porcelain
German Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval porcelain jewelry box, in the Regency design style, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple in a park sounded by...
Porcelain
1880s Minton Lidded Tureens with Chinoiserie Scene
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully refined pair of late 19th century Minton porcelain lidded tureens, featuring an exquisite chinoiserie scene rendered in metallic gold, white, and silver. The delicate d...
Porcelain
$550 / set
H 2.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Serving Set, Art Deco Mogul Pattern, 1920-1936
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 vintage or antique porcelain stacking serving bowls and a small pitcher features octagonal forms with twin handles on the bowls; it is decorated in Mogul pattern with yellow...
Gold
Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional in...
Ceramic
$275
H 5.15 in W 11.6 in D 6.65 in
Tressemanes & Vogt Limoges Porcelain Footed Serving Dish & Lid, France 1891-1907
By T&V Limoges, Limoges, Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique porcelain serving dish or tureen with lid features elongated oval form with rounded handles and Victorian style decor with motofs of English roses and wildflowers connected b...
Gold
$594 / set
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Haviland & Co Limoges Pair of French Trays White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. We wou...
Porcelain
French Porcelain Jewelry Box, Turn of the Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Box is a deep orange hue with gold ...
Brass
Pepe Mendoza Platypus Pitcher, Mexico 1960's
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in New York, NY
Platypus pitcher by Pepe Mendoza, an object full of whimsy yet highly crafted, the eyes and tail are made of a malachite marquetry, the bill is in brass and the brass body has an exc...
Malachite, Brass
$462 / set
H 1 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique Charles Martin Limoges Porcelain Crescent Dishes Set, 1920
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An elegant set of three antique French porcelain dishes by Charles Martin of Limoges, each modeled in a graceful curved form traditionally described as crescent or cashew-shaped. Del...
Porcelain
$425 / set
H 1.94 in Dm 4.7 in
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Pair of Porcelain Cups & Saucers, France 1894-1931
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 demitasse cups and 2 saucers was made by Haviland & Cie in Limoges, France. The Art Deco style form of a footed cups, with 3 small ball feet, is rather rare and hard to...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$519 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 2.56 in
Late 20th Century Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Trio of Trinket Boxes by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage trio of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1980s, With brassware clasps. These unusual pieces are in excellent condition, and jus...
Brass, Enamel
French Porcelain Three-Piece Vanity Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Marked on base - Made in France hand-painted, Elbee.
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Dresser Box & Lid, 1876-1889
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique porcelain dresser box with lid features sculptural squared form with rounded scalloped corners that is mirrored in the lid's outline. The box is hand decorated with a variat...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.