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Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object
Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object

Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Celadon kendi on footring, ribbed body and mammiform spout, long cylindrical neck ending in a splayed mouth with overturned rim. No painted decoration, As the large dishes, celadon k...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Pair of High Mid-Century Wooden Candlesticks by Selma Helmer Loberg
Very Rare Pair of High Mid-Century Wooden Candlesticks by Selma Helmer Loberg

Very Rare Pair of High Mid-Century Wooden Candlesticks by Selma Helmer Loberg

Located in Doornspijk, NL

We have not been able to find any documentation about these objects, adding to our presumption that these are very rare objects - or even maybe unique pieces.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl
1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl

1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl

By Sergio Asti, Up&Up

Located in Brescia, IT

Carrara marble. Rare object by Up&Up design Excellent condition One foot restored.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Carrara Marble

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle
1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, IT

Bottle "A Bollicine" Carlo Scapa, Venini Italy, 1930 Rare Object Original 1930 Perfect condiction Bibliography: "Carlo Scarpa.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Set Of  2 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Italian Candelabras 1960s
Set Of  2 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Italian Candelabras 1960s

Set Of 2 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Italian Candelabras 1960s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palermo, IT

Intact and in excellent condition, they are very beautiful and rare objects.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Candelabras

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of two exceptionally rare Sezession vases Villeroy Boch 1910 Dresden Germany
Set of two exceptionally rare Sezession vases Villeroy Boch 1910 Dresden Germany

Set of two exceptionally rare Sezession vases Villeroy Boch 1910 Dresden Germany

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Wien, AT

.: height 11,61 in - 29,5 cm, width 4,02 in - 10,2 cm, depth 4,02 in - 10,2 cm Exceptionally early, rare objects still available as a pair in a special design from a famous manufact...

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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's
Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's

Vintage sculptural & Rare Ceramic Vase in Chrome Finish , with holes 1970's

Located in Milano, IT

Ceramic Vase - Ceramic Sculpture - Italian Ceramic Vase - Rare Object This is an intriguing and rare ceramic vase, coated in a shiny chromed paint coat.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa
Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa

Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Great work of resin and wood. Rare object that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronz...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Resin

Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery
Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery

Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery

By Royal Doulton, Anish Kapoor

Located in London, GB

We have three of these unusual, rare objects available, offered either individually or as a set.

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Late 20th Century British Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Murano Vase by Fulvio Bianconi per Cenedese Pezzato 1960's Original labels
Rare Murano Vase by Fulvio Bianconi per Cenedese Pezzato 1960's Original labels

Rare Murano Vase by Fulvio Bianconi per Cenedese Pezzato 1960's Original labels

Located in Milano, IT

An eye-catching example of artistic glass, combining elegance, colour and visual dynamism. For more rare objects like this, visit our selection at Spinzi Milano!

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

The alabaster plates on the two main sides give a very luminous look to this rare object. The sides are decorated with openwork gilded bronze plates with floral and plant motifs. ide...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Moceniga Vase for Vistosi Murano Italy, 1974 Signed
Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Moceniga Vase for Vistosi Murano Italy, 1974 Signed

Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Moceniga Vase for Vistosi Murano Italy, 1974 Signed

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, IT

For an incredibly dynamic interior design styling, its vibrant lemon-yellow colour can be perfectly paired with contrasting tones from the opposite side of the colour wheel, such as ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi "Faliera" Glass container from 1974
Rare Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi "Faliera" Glass container from 1974

Rare Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi "Faliera" Glass container from 1974

Located in Milano, IT

This highly decorative artwork functions beautifully as a lidded jar but stands effortlessly on its own as a standalone piece of radical glass sculpture. For more rare objects like ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933
Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933

Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933

By CG Hallberg

Located in Örebro, SE

Possibly designed by Sylvia Stave. Very decorative and rare object. Signed CG Hallberg, as seen on the picture.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pewter

Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950
Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950

Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Its a very nice and stunning object, large sized. I think most of these didnt survive so these are very cool and rare objects.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Time has passed on the lampshade which has slight discoloration and a few cracks, but which gives it all the charm of a vintage and extremely rare object.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century
Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Located in London, GB

Moorish incense burner from Spain, dated to 10th-12th century Spanish, 10th-12th century Measures: Burner height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 12cm Box height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 18...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Harry N Boström, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Harry N Boström, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Harry N Boström, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Brutalist Candle Holder by Harry N Boström. This rare object is a limited edition. This one is 11/1000.

Category

20th Century Swedish Brutalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano

Located in Meer, VAN

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' for Danese Milano 1964 A very rare avant garde ceramic object by Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 – 2012) for Danese Milano. 196...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture
1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture

By Luigi Mellara

Located in Roma, IT

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture A beautiful and rare object handmade by the Murano masters, representing an animalier crystal sculpture in the shape of...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object
Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object

Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

The central element of this geode has been preserved with two windows on each side, revealing gorgeous calcite formations sat on a blanket of differentially tinted amethystine quar...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Big Decorative clear and blue Murano sommerso glass Bowl
Big Decorative clear and blue Murano sommerso glass Bowl

Big Decorative clear and blue Murano sommerso glass Bowl

Located in Milano, IT

It is extremely well preserved, with minimal signs of age visible throughout, and is a true collectors' piece. For more rare objects like this, visit our selection at Spinzi Milano

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic vase Producer: Bertoncello Ceramics, Schiavon, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceram...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic vase Producer: Bertoncello Ceramics, Schiavon, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceram...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Padua, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Padua, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Padua, Italy 1970s

By Elio Schiavon

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic vase Producer: Elio Schiavon, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Italy. Rar...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic vase Producer: Bertoncello Ceramics, Schiavon, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by B...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Art Glass Decorative Bowl, Blue, 18 cm Diameter, Vintage Style
Antique Art Glass Decorative Bowl, Blue, 18 cm Diameter, Vintage Style

Antique Art Glass Decorative Bowl, Blue, 18 cm Diameter, Vintage Style

Located in Milano, IT

The overall effect is calm and precise, emphasizing material clarity, simplicity of form, and the relationship between transparency and density. For more rare objects like this, vis...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Rome, IT

He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Silk Mill Wooden Spools from a Former Lyon Silk Manufacture
Antique Silk Mill Wooden Spools from a Former Lyon Silk Manufacture

Antique Silk Mill Wooden Spools from a Former Lyon Silk Manufacture

Located in BORGO, FR

Ideal for collectors of industrial antiques, textile memorabilia, or anyone seeking rare objects with provenance and character.

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s

Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s

By Giacomo Balla, Riccardo Gatti

Located in Catania, IT

Extremely rare object, an identical one is present in the "Casa Balla" museum in Rome.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Futurist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s
Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s

Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s

By Henry Howell Co. Ltd

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s Art Deco Catchall or Vide-Poche, Zoomorphic style. This very rare object was initially an ashtray w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood, Paint

Murano Inclamo bowl, model “Palladia”, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi
Murano Inclamo bowl, model “Palladia”, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi

Murano Inclamo bowl, model “Palladia”, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, IT

Thick and heavy, it conveys a remarkable sense of quality and stands as a fascinating collector’s piece, equally suitable for display or everyday use. For more rare objects like thi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy
Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy

Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy

By Marco Zanini, Pampaloni

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fully stamped and hallmarked, this rare object merges Italian design history with masterful silversmithing—an outstanding addition to any collection of fine decorative arts or 20th-c...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e
Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e

Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e

By Vanessa Mitrani

Located in PANTIN, FR

This exceptional piece by Vanessa Mitrani showcases her singular mastery of hand-blown glass and her talent for transforming rare objects into contemporary works of art. The vase is ...

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Late 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

By Lucio Fontana, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture
Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture

Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Perfect as a standalone sculptural centerpiece or as a unique vessel for creative interior applications, this rare object evokes a sense of Nordic mysticism and the sublime power of ...

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Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight

Located in Hook, Hampshire

We believe they may have been used to test shadows and light refraction using various lenses as we have listed separately one of the lens holders which came with the collection. Beau...

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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection

Located in Hook, Hampshire

We believe they may have been used to test shadows and light refraction using various lenses as we have listed separately one of the lens holders which came with the collection. Beau...

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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye

Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

No cracks, dents or damages of sort are visible, and just a light patina proves it is actually a 50 years old object. At Spinzi Milano we have a large collection of Murano Glass and...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau
Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau

Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau

Located in Poperinge, BE

Probably French, marked 225 A on the bottom. Fantastic and rare object from around the turn of the century, fragile and elegant, much pottery from that period has not survived the r...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Majolica

Italian Ceramic Vase set by Gigante & Zambusi for Sica, 1970's
Italian Ceramic Vase set by Gigante & Zambusi for Sica, 1970's

Italian Ceramic Vase set by Gigante & Zambusi for Sica, 1970's

Located in Milano, IT

Perfect to decorate any table or Bookcase For more rare objects like this, visit our selection at Spinzi Milano!

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object
Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

FLUX rare beauty in common objects Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new production method: “Flux” Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand and become s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's

By Skjode Skjern, Piet Hein

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's. A really great rare object.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Teak

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

Located in Lisse, NL

Apart from the striking design and usability this rare object also has the most wonderful patina.

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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

By Bijelić and Brajak

Located in Geneve, CH

Thehighkey is a design studio that creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated.

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2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

By Bijelić and Brajak

Located in Geneve, CH

Thehighkey is a design studio that creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

Janine Janet, Brass Sculptural Display Object for Roger & Gallet, 1966
Janine Janet, Brass Sculptural Display Object for Roger & Gallet, 1966

Janine Janet, Brass Sculptural Display Object for Roger & Gallet, 1966

By Janine Janet

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Her window displays and sculptural objects occupy a rare space between haute couture, surrealist décor, and applied art.

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Vintage 1960s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight
1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

By Paolo Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Olivetti Paperweight Paolo Venini Murano, 1950 "Inciso" Turquoise Glass Paperweight "Olivetti" Brand Grindstone Engraved Rare object produced for Olivetti Yellow Paper Box included ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

rare carl auböck box
rare carl auböck box

rare carl auböck box

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

rare carl auböck jalousie box
rare carl auböck jalousie box

rare carl auböck jalousie box

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

rare carl auböck jalousie box. made for cigarettes, but can be used for anything.... very nice mid-century item.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

"Nanna" Michael Graves by Leonardo 1996 Post modern Design Glass Teapot
"Nanna" Michael Graves by Leonardo 1996 Post modern Design Glass Teapot

"Nanna" Michael Graves by Leonardo 1996 Post modern Design Glass Teapot

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Brescia, IT

Leonardo Designer Michael Graves Italy, 1996 Blown glass and stell details New with original box Perfect condiction. Rare object for so beautiful home

Category

1990s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box
Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Located in MILL, NL

18th-century marble viscera box Rare marble and wooden viscera box from the Regency period, 18th century. Central decoration featuring a scallop shell. Wooden lid (late 19th centur...

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Antique 18th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the ...

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Machine Age Art Deco Paul Lobel Benduro Modernist Desk Objects, circa 1937
Machine Age Art Deco Paul Lobel Benduro Modernist Desk Objects, circa 1937

Machine Age Art Deco Paul Lobel Benduro Modernist Desk Objects, circa 1937

By Paul Lobel

Located in Dallas, TX

Lobel's proprietary Benduro glass was introduced in 1937, prior to his move into jewelry, and post his ground-breaking machine age metal - work designs. Museum quality rare objects ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Ice Cream Cone by Mattia Bonetti
Ice Cream Cone by Mattia Bonetti

Ice Cream Cone by Mattia Bonetti

Unavailable

H 10.63 in Dm 2.76 in

Ice Cream Cone by Mattia Bonetti

By Mattia Bonetti

Located in Brussels, BE

Very rare object in ceramic created by Mattia Bonetti for the gallery of Pierre-Marie Giraud in Brussels in 2007.

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Duck with Submersion Archimede Seguso production
Murano Glass Duck with Submersion Archimede Seguso production

Murano Glass Duck with Submersion Archimede Seguso production

Located in Monselice, PD

Archimede Seguso production, a very rare object as it has not been produced for decades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Embroidered Hats, Set of Five, Central Asia, Late 19th Century
Antique Embroidered Hats, Set of Five, Central Asia, Late 19th Century

Antique Embroidered Hats, Set of Five, Central Asia, Late 19th Century

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

Fabulous decorative possibilities with rare objects in a one of a kind presentation that is sure to catch the eye and pique the imagination.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

Bronze Tomato Sculpture

Bronze Tomato Sculpture

Unavailable

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in

Bronze Tomato Sculpture

By Rare Form

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bronze tomato by Rare Forms in the lost wax way. Rare as the artist.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century
Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century

Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in

Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Its brilliance and delicate carvings make this ewer a rare object of beautiful craftsmanship. ******** Period: 19th century Shipping available upon request with careful packaging a...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Metal

19th Century Grand Tour Urn Vase
19th Century Grand Tour Urn Vase

19th Century Grand Tour Urn Vase

Unavailable

H 16.5 in Dm 7.5 in

19th Century Grand Tour Urn Vase

Located in Richmond, London

English, mid-19th century. Wonderful and rare object for modern or classic interiors. Why we like it This exquisite mid-19th century porcelain vase captures the elegance and allure ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Guidoy Pumpkin  bronze lost wax process

Contemporary Guidoy Pumpkin bronze lost wax process

By Rare Form

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bronze pumpkin by Rare Form. created through the ancient " lost wax" process the casting take months from start to finish. a perfect vegetable, fruit, or gourd arrives from the gard...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Rare Blue Ridge Coral
Rare Blue Ridge Coral

Rare Blue Ridge Coral

Unavailable

H 19 in W 27 in

Rare Blue Ridge Coral

Located in New York, NY

A rare, massive Blue Ridge Indo-Pacific Coral.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects

Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter

Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter

Unavailable

H 3.2 in W 4 in

Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter

By Dunhill

Located in New York, NY

Unique hand painted fish scene

Category

Vintage 1950s English Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Rare Small Covered Burl Bowl
Rare Small Covered Burl Bowl

Rare Small Covered Burl Bowl

Unavailable

H 3 in W 4.13 in D 4.13 in

Rare Small Covered Burl Bowl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a rare small sized covered burl bowl - one of the smallest I have ever seen. Thin with a great surface. In my archives, I found that this same bowl was advertised in Maine An...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Hugo Kohler Ceramic Sieve, 1960s
Hugo Kohler Ceramic Sieve, 1960s

Hugo Kohler Ceramic Sieve, 1960s

Unavailable

H 3.75 in Dm 10.04 in

Hugo Kohler Ceramic Sieve, 1960s

By Hugo Kohler

Located in Basel, CH

Turquoise glazed inside. Rare object.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Three Ignazio Gardella x Azucena Lp12
Three Ignazio Gardella x Azucena Lp12

Three Ignazio Gardella x Azucena Lp12

Unavailable

H 15.7 in W 23.6 in D 13.8 in

Three Ignazio Gardella x Azucena Lp12

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, circa 1959. Very rare objects in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Yoruba sculpture
Rare Yoruba sculpture

Rare Yoruba sculpture

Unavailable

H 25.5 in D 17 in

Rare Yoruba sculpture

Located in Naples, FL

A splendid old tribal art piece. Probably from the Egungun group. The long braid of hair projection is a sign for a hunter or a member of his lineage.

Category

20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Hermes Clock
Rare Hermes Clock

Rare Hermes Clock

Unavailable

H 3 in W 3 in

Rare Hermes Clock

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Great stitched leather folding clock

Category

Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Wooden Mannequin
Rare Wooden Mannequin

Rare Wooden Mannequin

Unavailable

H 63 in W 9 in D 14 in

Rare Wooden Mannequin

Located in Summerland, CA

Male Mannequin Circa 1920 Carved pine with traces of original polychrome. Jointed arms and hands. Possibly a trade sign. Base is painted like a barrel. Ex Mendelsohn Collection

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Walnut Figure
Rare Walnut Figure

Rare Walnut Figure

Unavailable

H 27 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Rare Walnut Figure

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

French Musical Figure from Lyon, France. Hand carved walnut figure with beautiful patination and in exceptional condition, probably stood atop a musical box. The clown like figure ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Kristian Solmer Vedel Fruit Bowl on Rosewood Stand, Denmark, 1960s
Kristian Solmer Vedel Fruit Bowl on Rosewood Stand, Denmark, 1960s

Kristian Solmer Vedel Fruit Bowl on Rosewood Stand, Denmark, 1960s

By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in Berlin, DE

Large fruit bowl on rosewood stand by Kristian Solmer Vedel for So¨ren Willadsen, Denmark, 1960s. This rare object is in a very good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Display Case
Unique Display Case

Unique Display Case

Unavailable

H 12.88 in W 13.13 in D 13.13 in

Unique Display Case

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for displaying rare objects.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Rare Wooden Harness Horse
Rare Wooden Harness Horse

Rare Wooden Harness Horse

Unavailable

H 92 in W 84 in D 23 in

Rare Wooden Harness Horse

Located in New York, NY

Rare and early American Harness Horse c. 1850 of solid laminated wood with detachable head and original paint. Horse hair tail and mane attached to hide as apposed to cut. Un-restore...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Unavailable

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Located in Washington, DC

Each piece is hand hewn and hand-painted with traditional polychrome Tibetan motifs. A "Ghau" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling. The Tibetan p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Swedish Veined White Marble Tall Obelisk
Rare Swedish Veined White Marble Tall Obelisk

Rare Swedish Veined White Marble Tall Obelisk

Unavailable

H 49 in W 16 in D 10 in

Rare Swedish Veined White Marble Tall Obelisk

Located in New York, NY

base signed "Lind/1873"

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Gio Ponti "il pelligrino stanco" Figure
Rare Gio Ponti "il pelligrino stanco" Figure

Rare Gio Ponti "il pelligrino stanco" Figure

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

A phenomenal example! Translates to "the weary traveller"

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Rare Wooden Pike Weathervane
Rare Wooden Pike Weathervane

Rare Wooden Pike Weathervane

Unavailable

H 7 in W 29 in

Rare Wooden Pike Weathervane

Located in Sheffield, MA

It is unusual for wooden weathervanes of this vintage even to have survived. This elegant example is totally weathered, and even sports lichen on its surface. Great form.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 17th Cent Coffer
Rare 17th Cent Coffer

Rare 17th Cent Coffer

Unavailable

H 30 in W 72 in D 32 in

Rare 17th Cent Coffer

Located in Toronto, ON

An impressive carved oak coffer comprising 17th century panels depicting the resurrection of Christ within a 19th century oak coffer.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Materials

Oak

Rare Hermes equestrian Clock
Rare Hermes equestrian Clock

Rare Hermes equestrian Clock

Unavailable

H 6 in W 5 in

Rare Hermes equestrian Clock

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Horse motif clock

Category

Vintage 1960s Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Gucci Nautical Box
Rare Gucci Nautical Box

Rare Gucci Nautical Box

Unavailable

H 3 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in

Rare Gucci Nautical Box

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Nautical air tight box extreamly heavy and well made

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Boxes

Rare Rockwell Kent Cigar Box
Rare Rockwell Kent Cigar Box

Rare Rockwell Kent Cigar Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Rare Rockwell Kent Cigar Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very rare Rockwell Kent object with one of his finest graphic images.

Category

Early 20th Century American Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

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.