Rare Gilt Bronze Candelabra, France 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rare and magnificent Louis XIV style candlestick, dating from the 18th century, in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Its baluster-shaped barrel is richly ornamented with swags and...
Bronze
$465Sale Price|40% Off
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Double Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Brad Keeler
By Brad Keeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century pink and green California ceramic flamingo tabletop statue by Brad Keeler. The statue features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in lush green leaves and grass with...
Ceramic
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Large Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine root bowl from northern Sweden made during the first few years of the 19th century, around 1810 to 1820. The bowl is in untouched condition with an attractive patina. Th...
Pine
Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystals From Morocco
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Vanadinite Weight: 7 grams Dimension: H: 1.8 x W: 1.5 x D: 1 cm Origin: Atlas Mountains, Mibladen, Morocco Treatment: None This natural specimen features rare van...
Rock Crystal
$1,053
H 1.58 in Dm 14.57 in
Very Rare Hutschenreuther Sunburst Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1960s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, decorative, extremely rare. Very good condition. High end quality.
Porcelain
Rare Tommaso Barbi " COBRA " Sleek Black Glazed Ceramic Lamp, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Tommaso Barbi sleek black glazed ceramic majestic table lamp. New wide black lamp shade with gold interior. Fully functioning lamp. Minor sign of wear. No structural d...
Ceramic
Antonin Guéton a Rare and Fine Patinated Bronze Figural Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antonin Guéton (1886-1941) A rare and fine patinated bronze figural group of a woman washing a boy's mouth out with soap. Inscribed Gue'ton. Height 30 in. (76.2 cm.).
Bronze
$35,000
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Deep Purple Botryoidal Fluorite Specimen - Extremely Rare and Sculptural
Located in London, GB
ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections.
Other
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 268
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique rare Georg Jensen sterling silver small bowl #268, designed by Johan Rohde in 1917. A sphere shaped bowl with flaring rim. The bowl has applied bead-and-strap work latti...
Sterling Silver
$11,000
H 16.38 in W 14.38 in D 6.63 in
Rare American Western Sculpture “Desert Rat” (1928) by J. Clinton Shepherd
By Gorham CO.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
J. CLINTON SHEPHERD United States, 1888-1975 "The Desert Rat" (1928) Patinated bronze signed "(c) 1928 J. CLINTON SHEPHERD", cold stamped "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS QGCB" Item # 405KOB0...
Bronze
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 731
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A very rare Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl, design #731 by Johan Rohde (1856-1935) from 1930. This bowl shows Rohde’s transition into Art Deco, a design period both he and Georg J...
Sterling Silver
Rare American Art Deco "Woodikin" Store Mannequin by Oscar Segall 1930s
By Woodikin, Oscar N. Segall
Located in Buffalo, NY
These wonderful American Art Deco "Woodikin" carved and airbrushed mannequins are almost impossible to find and when they do turn up they have usually lost color, paint and arms or a...
Wood
High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower – Large Water-Clear Crystal with Graphite Rutile Inclusions ▫️ Description Unmatched in beauty, this Golden Orange Citrine Obeli...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Natural Specimen Rare Silver Galena Crystals From Peru
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Galena Weight: 333 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 6 x D: 4 cm Origin: Huanzala Mine, Hunzala, Huallanca District, Ancash, Peru Treatment: None This striking mineral ...
Rock Crystal
$702Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Figurine "Martha" Rare Version 21424
By Johannes Hedegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Figurine of a young woman washing clothes - called "Martha" - by Danish sculptor Johannes Hedegaard (1915-1999) produced at Royal Copenhagen. It´s a rare version with beige clothes i...
Ceramic
Rare 18th Century English Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm very good condition.
Bronze
Rare Eiffel Tower Trash Can, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare bin from the square in front of the Eiffel Tower. This real eye-catcher made of high-quality materials such as metal and brass top with the Eiffel tower logo. This bin is one...
Metal, Brass
$3,982
H 10.87 in W 2.96 in D 4.77 in
Rare Antique German Solid Silver Model Cockatoo Bird Figurine c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique German Silver Model of a Cockatoo Bird standing on a wooden stump. The Bird is modelled with a lovely attention to detail and has a removable head and hinged articul...
Silver
Pair of Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode with Sparkly White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description This lace agate cathedral geode stands out for its tall formation and its rare striped blue-a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,275
H 6.3 in W 7.9 in D 4.3 in
Grape Jelly Amethyst Druzy Cluster with Rare Cristobalite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA Amethyst Cluster with Cristobalite Inclusions (Deep Purple “Grape Jelly”) ▫️ Description A truly rare find, this AAA amethyst cluster features large, dark purple druzy points a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$4,635 / item
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 13.39 in
Vision Become True, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Vision become true, rare naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: L 26 cm x W 17.5 cm x H 7 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian Marble All the a...
Marble
$5,600 / set
H 61 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing design, iron structure with enamel painted squares and rectangles, Classic midcent...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$12,000
H 27 in W 18 in D 9 in
Rare 19 Century Bronze Statue Titled "Mutualite" by Maurice Constant Favre
By Maurice Constant Favre
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very rare and beautifully cast late 19th century bronze by Maurice Constant Favre (1875-1915), titled " Mutualite" depicting two bare chested muscular blacksmiths, an older stockie...
Bronze
Vintage Rare Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic Rabbit Signed, 1960s, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage rare Tommaso Barbi white ceramic rabbit. 1960s Made in Italy. This piece is in near excellent condition. An amazing and seldom piece.
Ceramic
$3,980
H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in
PRIMAVERA "Bandoneonist" Extremely rare Art Deco sculpture in Fine Cracked White
By Primavera
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Bandoneonist" Extremely rare Art Deco sculpture in fine, slightly cracked white earthenware, Sainte Radegonde factory.
Earthenware
$75,300
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame
By Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Placido Zuloaga, An extremely rare Spanish gold and silver damascened window frame, in the Alhambra / Islamic taste, circa 1880. The interior is lined and fitted with an orientalist...
Steel, Iron
Gigantic Rare Heavy Sunburst Mirror Wall Clock from the 1970s
Located in München, DE
Gigantic very rare heavy Sunburst mirror wall clock from the 1970s. Beautiful elaborate high quality design. The clock has a body made of black lacquered wood, at the front there are...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$3,184
H 17.33 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Rare 16th-Century Spanish Polychrome Alabaster Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 16th-Century Spanish Polychrome Alabaster Sculpture of the Virgin Mary Description: This exquisite and rare 16th-century Spanish sculpture of the Virgin Mary is a masterful ...
Alabaster
$2,950
H 9 in W 17 in D 5.25 in
"White and Gold Peacock", Rare Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture, Sgraffito Glaze
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II, this white and gold peacock is distinguished by a lovely w...
Porcelain
Rare Swedish Column Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very rare Swedish column mora clock.
Wood
$2,926
H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Collectible Rare Celadon Ceramic Plate by Emmanuel Boos French Artist
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Emmanuel Boos (Born in 1969) Extremely rare celadon cup by Emmanuel Boos. Emmanuel Boos is a famous French artist represented by an art gallery based in Paris. Elegant class...
Ceramic
$270Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Rare Large Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Ditmar Urbach, 1970s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked
Porcelain
Rare Large Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Ditmar Urbach, 1970s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked
Ceramic
Pair of Ultra-Rare Sugar-Coated Stalactite Amethyst Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Super Rare Pair of Chuveirinho Amethyst Geodes with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this pair of Chuveirinho Amethyst geode...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
"Vertical Pigeon, " Elegant and Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Primavera
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Almost Brancusi-esque in its sleek economy of form, this very rare porcelain sculpture was created by the Primavera workshop, and depicts a lean, vertical pigeon with a discreet spra...
Porcelain
$2,575 / set
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Large Rare Vintage Blown Glass Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of decorative blown glass sculptures. Italy, 1960s.
Blown Glass
$1,150
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.38 in
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
By Max Lange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...
Bronze
$12,500
H 25.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam
By Brenda Putnam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In an era when artists were capturing the exoticism and athleticism of modern dancers, such as Richmond Barthé's depiction of Féral Benga dancing with a large, curved sword or Paul C...
Bronze
$3,500
H 10.63 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most ...
Wood
$300Sale Price|60% Off
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Rare Estate Yellow Enamel 24CT Gold Plate England Heart Miniature Photo Frame
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular Rare One of a Kind Heart Gold Enamel Frame. The Frame is Beautifully adorned with a 24CT Bronze Gold Plate Mounting and Framing. T...
Gold Plate
$175
H 2.5 in W 8.75 in D 3.5 in
Charming, Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer
Located in San Diego, CA
Charming Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer, circa 1970s. This exquisite vintage music box is a masterclass in the century's old tradition of Italia...
Brass
$13,464
H 10.24 in W 10.04 in D 3.94 in
Rare Edwardian sterling silver horse model made in London in 1901
By Henry Lewis
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modell...
Sterling Silver
Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted amethyst rotary clock French, circa 1885, in the manner of Edward Minart the urn form clock case with porcelain dials and whit...
Amethyst
Rare Large Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Cluster
Located in New York, NY
Rare large natural rock crystal clusters.
Rock Crystal
Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Minton Majolica Posy small vase modelled as three upright yellow bamboo canes all supported on an earthy ground.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$95,000
H 59 in W 34 in D 44 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large cast figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with ...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Rare and Majestic Eagle Claw Antique Made of Copper Alloy
Located in Leuven , BE
As an inspiring messenger, eagle is frequently associated with strength. Made of copper alloy, this extraordinary decorative item captures the essence of the majesty of the king of b...
Copper
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
Rare orientalist gilt bronze mantel clock by Denière et Fils French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 54cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm This beautiful mantel clock is crafted from gilt br...
Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Agate Geode: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate with Amethyst Core, Intact ▫️Description A rare specimen with exceptional aesthetics, this agate geode brings together uniqu...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
Glass
$2,575
H 21.7 in W 5.4 in D 5.2 in
Rare Art Deco Glazed Porcelain Sculpture c1930 by August Wilhelm Goebel, Signed
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisse, NL
More than a decorative object, this is a sculptural poem in stillness...a rare piece where silence becomes style.
Porcelain
Rare Large Amber Quartz Rock Crystal Ball
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large translucent amber rock crystal ball with beautiful veins.
Rock Crystal
Rare Blue Lace Agate with Clear Quartz Geode Slice
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Superb Specimen of Agate: All-Natural Agate Slice with Rare Banding Patterns and Composition ▫️ Description With an extraordinary growth pattern that defies logic, this rare agat...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$39,500
H 15.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin holding his walking stick and hat, with a book in his right jacket pocket inscrib...
Bronze
Exceptionally Rare Emile Galle Cased Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Miami, FL
Emile Galle, Nancy. Vase, 1920s. Measures: H. 26 cm. Cased glass, clear, amber and opal white. A unique French overlay technique is used in this extremely rare and limited series wit...
Art Glass
Carl Aubock II Rare Brass Corkscrew Cup Model 3710 Austria 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
Carl Auböck II model 3710 Austria c. 1949 Turned wood cup with elongated oval brass handle that removes to a reveal a functioning corkscrew Original patina Signed both to the bottom...
Brass
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped w...
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
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.