Faux Bois Decorative Objects

Pair of Antique 19th Century Penwork Display Stands Faux-Calamander Faux-Bois Turned Wood Watch Tazzas, c.1860 An incredibly rare and highly collectible pair of mid-19th-century English turned display stands or watch tazzas, dating to circa 1860. Masterfully turned on a lathe from a fine-grained hardwood, these diminutive pedestals have been beautifully hand-decorated utilising the historic technique of penwork and graining to simulate highly prized calamander (or coromandel) wood. The surface boasts a rich, warm honey-brown base, meticulously hand-painted with fine, undulating charcoal and jet-black "tiger stripes" that wrap entirely around the circular tops and baluster stems, perfectly capturing the prized faux-bois aesthetic. Each stand features a shallow, dished top with a finely raised rim, supported by an elegant, classical vase-turned column that tapers down to a stepped, circular plinth base. A key indicator of their exceptional age and authentic construction is the early, hand-cut wooden screw mechanism, allowing each pedestal to be effortlessly unscrewed into two separate components. Dating from the mid-Victorian era, small, high-quality turned tazzas of this scale were luxury items designed for the dressing tables, library desks, or bedside cabinets of affluent households. They primarily functioned as elegant receptacles to safely hold and display a gentleman’s or lady’s pocket watch...

This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space. Topped by a smartly carved cornice above the dial face door. Supported by an intricate brass r...

Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage con...

A fine French 19th century Polychromed Japonisme life-size cast-metal figure of a standing Geisha, cast after a model by Charles Massé (French, 1855-1913). The standing Japanese beau...

J.M FAUX (Vallauris) paire de vase cornets en faience à décor imitant le bois d'olivier signés au revers usures

An impressive and most charming true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux painted marble and Giltwood statues. Both of the joyful statues are raised on hexagonal tapered fau...

Faux Bois Ceramic Vase by Grandjean Jourdan, Vallauris, France, c. 1960s (Signed) This vase displays the acclaimed French ceramicist's trademark "faux bois," or imitation wood, fin...

A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A Rufus Cole Grain-Painted and Stenciled Case. S...

A pair of decorative oval French baskets in the faux bois technique or false wood in cement with large handles. This decorative and sculptural technique is modeled and textured to im...

Offering a vintage pair of Large 14" hollow-cast bronze book matching candlesticks, circa Early to Mid 20th Century. These large and heavy candlesticks depict two walking frogs dress...

Tall White Porcelain Parrot Sculpture with White Glaze, Italy 1960's. This large life-like parrot is perched on a branch with a faux bois base ...

Stunning faux goat skin and gilt obelisk,\ manner of Karl Springer. Standing 82" high this element makes a statement in any environment. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...

With a green bronzed reclining lion with gold leaf mane seated on a faux marble base. Estate of Los Angeles Dealer John Nelson.

An impressive and most decorative Italian 18th century patinated Wood, Giltwood, and Faux Painted marble bust. This handsome bust of a soldier is raised by its original square faux m...