A Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Candle Holders by Roockwood Pottery, ca. 1920
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Rookwood piece by Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani sold for $198,000 in 1991. He was a Rookwood artist from 1887 until 1948.
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Metalwork Vase with Grotesque Creatures by Maria Longworth Storer
By Maria Longworth Storer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Storer’s interest in the medium began in 1894 when Rookwood established a metalwork department overseen by Japanese artisan, and friend of Rookwood decorator Kataro Shirayamadani, Yo...
Tin, Copper
Art And Craft Rookwood Ewer by Kataro Shirayamadani 1902
By Kataro Shirayamadani
Located in Bernville, PA
Art And Craft Rookwood Ewer by Kataro Shirayamadani 1902. A beautiful piece of Rookwood Pottery with raised decoration.
Pottery
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H 7.5 in W 3 in D 8 in L 7.5 in
1896 Rare Antique Rookwood Kataro Shirayamadani Elk Stag Pillow Vase 8"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Kataro Shirayamadani mantel / pillow vase featuring a scenic Native American hunt design with moose / elk / stag / deer against a desert landscape.
Pottery
Rookwood Velum Vase, Impressionistic Iris, Signed Shirayamadani, circa 1935
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rookwood vase with impressionistic Iris on green ground, velum, by highly recognized artist, Kataro Shirayamadani, circa 1935 Measures: 7" height x 4.5" diameter...
Pottery
Kataro Shirayamadani Signed Rookwood Pottery Vase with Floral Motif
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Kataro Shirayamadani
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Kataro Shirayamadani signed Rookwood Pottery hand painted vase with floral motif.
Ceramic
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H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Rookwood 1935 Kataro Shirayamadani Floral Vellum Mantel Urn Vase 9'
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Marked XXXV Kataro Shirayamadani was born in Kanazawa, Japan in 1865.
Pottery
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H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in
Art Nouveau Metalwork Vase with Jeweled Cats and Bats by Maria Longworth Storer
By Maria Longworth Storer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Storer’s interest in the medium began in 1894 when Rookwood established a metalwork department overseen by Japanese artisan, and friend of Rookwood decorator Kataro Shirayamadani, Yo...
Silver, Tin
Rookwood Vase by Kataro Shirayamadani Dated 1929
By Kataro Shirayamadani, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Charlevoix, MI
An exquisite rookwood vase decorated by the artist Kataro Shirayamadani, one of the company's most celebrated artists.
Ceramic
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H 7.5 in Dm 5.75 in
Rookwood 1943 Vintage Pottery Vellum Red Poppy Ceramic Vase 6350 Shirayamadani
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1943 Vintage Pottery Vellum Red Poppy Ceramic Vase 6350 Shirayamadani Good sized vellum vase decorated with large red poppies decorated by sought after artist Kataro Shiray...
Clay
Turn-of-the-Century Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A lovely turn-of-the-century Austrian Art Nouveau vase with an iridescent glaze and naturalistic form. Vase is unsigned, but have several numbers incised to the bottom.
Ceramic
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in Dm 5 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Loetz Vase, Stamped Made in Austria
By Loetz Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau bronze mounted Loetz vase, stamped made in Austria', in two parts the vase with beautiful pulled feather decoration. The bronze frame with stylized floral design, stamped...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 8 in D 7 in
Patinated Bronze Art Nouveau Vase with Maiden & Floral Design by Francesco Flora
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous patinated bronze art nouveau vase with maiden & floral design by Francesco Flora, circa 1910s. The vase has wonderful detail and is in very good vintage condition with a gre...
Bronze
$8,900
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau "Vase with Swirling Water Dragon" by Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Amphora, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
$48,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
Porcelain
Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher with Devils Head
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
German Kayserzinn pewter wine/water pitcher or jug with Art Nouveau style low relief iris decoration centered by a Devils head under the spout and a handle designed as a vine branch.
Pewter
$2,250 / set
H 11.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Rookwood 1921 XXI Delphin Dolphin Candlesticks Candle Holders 12"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood candlesticks or candle holders featuring a barley twisted design and triangular base with delphins / dolphins in a sharp blue / turquoise glaze. Circa 1921. Shape ...
Pottery
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase with Plant Motifs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Early 20th Century, France. This beautiful Art Nouveau period conical vase on 4 leaf-like feet features tall, flowering plant-shaped elongated handles and en...
Pewter
Early 20th Century Bronze "Art Nouveau Vase with Frogs" by Jean Dunand
By Jean Dunand
Located in London, GB
An excellent French early 20th Century bronze vase decorated with raised frogs upon lily pads around the circumference. The bronze with very fine deep brown patina and fabulous detai...
Bronze
$55,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Porcelain
$2,800
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Twist Vase by RStK Amphora w/Gilding and Glass Cabachons
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Model #3367 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...
Earthenware, Glass
Beautiful Lavanite Vase Decorated with Elephants, Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Located in Knivsta, SE
A rare and beautiful Lavanite vase decorated with Elephants. Art Nouveau circa 1910. Probably made by W. Henker & Co in Berlin during the 1910s. Marked Lavanit Patent under the vase....
Cast Stone
$39,000
H 20.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Rare Art Nouveau "Vase w/Oriental Dragon" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
Pair of Brutalist Candle Holders, American Studio Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic or pottery candelabras feature sculptural forms with large urn shaped candle holders mounted on tall bases with relief decor elements, decorated with light mushroom b...
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Nouveau vase by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Belgrade, RS
This tall vase of baluster form is made of silver-plated pewter and it is the embodiment of the charm, allure, and sophistication of the French Art Nouveau style. The vase is made an...
Silver Plate, Pewter
$360 / set
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Pair of Painted Cast Iron Figurative Double Candleholders, 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A characterful pair of late-20th-century figurative candleholders cast in iron and retaining their original painted finish. Each standing figure is modeled in a patterned cap, fitted...
Cast Iron
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is nothing short of spectacular and is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, used for perfumes...
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background. The terr...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
Metal
$8,858
H 4.73 in Dm 0.04 in
1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Araignée et Ronces" made in white, black, pink and green pate de verre cameo glass by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Height 12 cm Janine...
Blown Glass
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
Glass
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Iridescent Art Glass Vase by Loetz, Art Deco, Austria, 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass vase attr. to Loetz, realized in Austria in the early 20th Century. Excellent condition.
Art Glass
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GUSTAV GURSCHNER (Austrian, 1873-1970), a sculptor, attended the School of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1888. Working under several artists, his time in Paris in 1897 proved to be most ...
Brass, Wire
20th Century Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
By Josef Kratnia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
Brass
$26,225
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful model and extremely...
Blown Glass
Vintage Coastal Venetian Gilt Carved Grotto Tete-A-Tete
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your coastal décor with this exquisite Vintage Coastal Venetian Gilt Carved Grotto Tête-à-Tête. This rare and luxurious piece features an intricately carved frame inspired by...
Wood
Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This piece features dozens semi-precious moonstones. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalw...
Zinc
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.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.