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19th Century English Oak Decorative Box with Dog Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak decorative box from the 19th century with carved dog on the lid, stylized foliage on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
a bookshelf, or as a standalone decorative object on top of books (demonstrated), on a large coffee
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.75 in
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair/set of Lucite dice decorative objects, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great
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Vintage 1970s Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
H 2.44 in W 2.44 in D 2.44 in
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Italian decorative vase, yellow Murano
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage glass vase with lid - Italian designed decorative jar - Mid-Century table setting piece
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Busts

Materials

Plastic, Plaster

Zinc Crowned Acorn 1920s Decorative Element Mounted on Circular Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A zinc crowned acorn decorative object from circa 1920 mounted on a circular lucite base. This
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Early 20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

English Amythyst Cut to Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Webb and Corbett
Located in New York, NY
or decorative object, from acclaimed crystal house, Webb Corbett, circa mid to late-20th century
Category

Late 20th Century English Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
bookshelf or display case. Please note that we have three sets of eight available for purchase. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Paper

Baccarat French Crystal Blue and Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, or in an
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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Big 1980s Glass Vase, Clear with Orange Accent, Decorative Piece, Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
or bookshelf. For more pieces like this, check out our curated and constantly updated selection at
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Octava - VIII Bookshelf
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Noviembre is a collection of furniture that, through seats, tables and decorative pieces, invites
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Octava - VIII Bookshelf
Octava - VIII Bookshelf
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 63 in
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bookshelf crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Lacquer, Paint

KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
By Jean de Merry
Located in Berkey, OH
Substantial and Impressive are words that come to mind when viewing the Prate bookshelf by Jean de
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
No Reserve
H 94 in W 48.5 in D 14 in
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
box can be displayed on a desk, bookshelf or console to add a surprising touch.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
, true luxury experts. Place it on a side table, console, desk or bookshelf for a fun and surprising
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
H 2.17 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
a decorative piece that adds a touch of historic elegance to any space. Ideal for use in an office
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative element, placed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantle, infusing any space with a touch of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a coffee table or bookshelf, it could store remotes or serve as a conversation-starting decorative
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
placing atop a console table in the foyer, as a sophisticated accent on a living room bookshelf, or as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century English Early Georgian Mahogany Box with Original Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
highlighting the beauty of the base hue. The box has a simple decorative trim on both the front and the top and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Jasperware Box with Greek-Key Design, Late 19th Century
By Wedgwood, John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
for a bathroom vanity, bookshelf, sideboard, library, office, etc. Very good condition as shown in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Greco Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
. Perfect on a bookshelf, coffee table, or hidden in your closet storing your most prized possessions.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
bookshelf, console or a desk accessory--or a great place to hide remotes.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
H 10.5 in W 17.25 in D 10 in
19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with both decorative and functional appeal. The large-sized tome features exquisite red leather binding
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
this piece. This late 18th century English document box will make a great decorative object for your
Category

Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Geometric Southwest Rectangular Ceramic Box with Lid in Pink Blue and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
display on a bookshelf or coffee table to hold remotes or odds and ends. The bottom is lined with felt to
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20th Century Macanese Native American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
partitioned interior. Created in India during the 19th century, this hand-crafted decorative treasure chest
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bookshelf or display case while surreptitiously providing additional storage, this handsome set makes for a
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
, desktop or bookshelf. Want to know just what inspired this object? Well Britannica has this to say about
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Imagine this piece adorning a tabletop, a bookshelf, or a mantelpiece, as it infuses spaces with an aura
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Located in Topeka, KS
me smile. A bit of whimsey for your coffee table, dining table, or bookshelf. Object d’art so to
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20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

Antique French Folk Art Box with Traces of Painted Flowers
Located in Port Chester, NY
bookshelf display.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Wood

Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf is a unique addition to any space, blending
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20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
Located in New York, NY
A white alabaster marble bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. A great decorative object depicting the
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Late 20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 3.38 in
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
H 18 in W 4 in D 10 in
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library, desk, or a bookshelf in
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century English Brass Oversized Key Objet d'Art
Located in Pearland, TX
reverse. It would be fabulous as wall decor, as a desk ornament or paperweight, or as a decorative
Category

Mid-20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
years ago and would be a focal point on a bookshelf, side table, or console in an art or history lover's
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in an Aged Gold Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, desk, or bookshelf. The Flowers on Acrylic Accessory is offered in three hand-painted finishes.
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2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gustavian Bookshelf with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
with brass & wood wheels. So decorative & beautiful. Fits in any room. The bookshelf is in a very
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture in Jewel Tone Glaze
Located in New York, NY
blend. A unique, hand-crafted decorative object that is perfectly suited for a bookshelf, pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork In Red White and Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This classic piece of art would make a suitable piece to add to a bookshelf or wonderful displayed as
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This classic piece of art would make a suitable piece to add to a bookshelf or wonderful displayed as
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Flower Bouquets
Located in Dallas, TX
bulbous and lobed main body. A beautiful pair of French carved flower bouquets, these decorative
Category

Antique 18th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
over the centuries has given it a pale gray patina. A beautiful and unique decorative accessory, our
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair Carved and Mounted Giltwood Ornaments, Italy C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
of Italian giltwood ornaments, these decorative accessories can be placed on a fireplace mantel, sofa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Style Brass Crane Sculptures 1960s Set of Two
Located in North Hollywood, CA
meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage Asian charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Forged Black Metal Pirate Ship by Enesco
By Enesco
Located in Medina, OH
damage. This pirate ship is great to add to your home library or office to sit on a desk or a bookshelf
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Late 20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in an Oyster Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, desk, or bookshelf. The Flowers on Acrylic Accessory is offered in three hand-painted finishes.
Category

2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
winged angel, this decorative accessory can be placed on a fireplace mantel, sofa table, or bookshelf.
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Stone, Metal

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Fragments
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative accessories can be placed on a fireplace mantel, sofa table, or bookshelf.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

A pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Marble Base Sphinxes Bookends
Located in CABA, AR
keep your books organized but also make a striking decorative statement. Their intricate design and
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Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Round Scalloped Capiz Photo Frame - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, bookshelf, or side table. The frame is created from pearlized capiz which is arranged in concentric circles
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Shell

Hands 'D' by Shana Lutker, Stainless Steel, Sculpture, 2017
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf. Shana Lutker is based in Los Angeles. She has shown widely
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2010s North American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in a Gold Rubbed Black Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, desk, or bookshelf. The Flowers on Acrylic Accessory is offered in three hand-painted finishes.
Category

2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Located in New York, NY
in the driftwood but I couldn't find the signature. A great accent on a table, bookshelf or desk
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1990s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood, Petrified Wood

Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
H 9.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
- S739B This would be a gorgeous piece for display in a China cabinet, on a bookshelf, or for an accent
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20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Barovier, Venini, Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
or bookshelf. Multicolored Murano glass sculptures require experienced artists. Stunning! THIS
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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