Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
By Lerolle Freres
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms. Rare and certainly useful is this stunning exam...
Bronze, Steel
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Rare ceramic figurine of Tahitian woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000), for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Rare ceramic figurine of a half-naked Tahitian woman. Approximately 1960. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 9...
Ceramic
Rare 14” Vintage Edinburgh Crystal Thistle Centrepiece Hurricane Lamp, Signed
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Superb Edinburgh Crystal Connoisseur's Piece This impressive 14-inch Edinburgh Crystal Thistle Hurricane Lamp is a rare and highly decorative example of Scottish crystal glassware...
Crystal
Nice and rare vase by Jacques and Dani Ruelland
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare lampe par Jacques et Dani Ruelland, jolie forme.
Ceramic
Rare Art Deco Terra Cotta Sculpture by Keramos in Austria
By Kéramos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very fine terra cotta sculpture was a high-end creation of the Keramos ceramic company in Vienna. Although the company produced its share of populist pieces, it also created ve...
Terracotta
Demetre Chiparus Rare Bronze Sculpture Group "Seating Pretty" 3 Children Version
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare 3 children version of DH Chiparus "Sitting Prety" sculpture.
Marble, Bronze
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Arts and Crafts #0194 Tudric Pewter Box by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co
By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Arts & Crafts English pewter biscuit box produced by Liberty & Co., London, from the celebrated Tudric line, circa 1902. This rectangular form features a domed lid, geometric ha...
Pewter
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Large rare figurine of a Thai girl ("Thailändska")
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden Large rare figurine of a Thai girl ("Thailändska") in hand-glazed ceramic. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 28.0 x 19....
Ceramic
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by America’s foremost artist with a focus on the form and performance of male athletes, this masterpiece of 20th century sculpture -- especially large and rare -- depicts a ...
Bronze
Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
George III style bracket clock signed "Thomas Rofs Hull," it's highly probable referring to the renowned Hull clockmaker Thomas Ross (or Thos Ross), who was active in Hull, UK, from ...
Metal, Brass
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s Dimensions: 24cm H, 23cm W, 9cm D Condition: mint Period: 1970’s Designer: Kjell Engman Producer: Kosta Boda Material: Glass Origin...
Art Glass
Rare Ceramic Vase by Erik Ivarsson, 1950’s
By Erik Ivarsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase by Erik Ivarsson, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Höganäs in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D x H): 11.5 x ...
Ceramic
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Sculptural Rare Teak Wood Bowl
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Century old teak wood hand carved into this impressive one of a kind bowl with stunning character and patina . A rare piece of art. Both usable and sculptural. The scale of this beau...
Wood, Teak
$93,675Sale Price|25% Off
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed ...
Marble
$17,948Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Rare Antique Bamboo Wood Vest
Located in New York, NY
Stunning handmade antique bamboo wood vest from Mentawai. Perfection is imperfection. This ‘rompi’ otherwise known as a vest was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese phi...
Bamboo, Wood
Rare Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions and Sparkly Purple Druzy - Statement Piece for Luxury Décor or Fine Mineral Collection ▫️ Description A rare and superb Amethyst Geode...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Plata Lappas Argentina Silver-Plated Flower Vase Epergne 16"
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Huge Plata Lappas Argentina Art Nouveau Style Silver-Plated Flower Vase Epergne 16" A magnificent and highly unusual large Plata Lappas silver-plated flower-form vase, epergne ...
Silver Plate
Rare Set of 3 BMF Quist Variomaster Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Produced in the 1970s by the famous BMF and Quist manufactories (Variomaster model), these candelabras revolutionized tableware by transforming a utilitarian object into a truly inte...
Chrome
Rare and Colectible Leather Elephant Sculpture in the Manner of Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Leather Elephant Sculpture in the style of Dimitri Omersa for Abercombie & Fitch, 1940'. It is a gorgeous hand-made stuffed leather figurine of an elephant. Original condit...
Leather
Rare Pair of Derby Crown Vases, circa 1880
By John Porter Wale
Located in New York, NY
Modeled by Herbert Warrington Hogg and painted by John Porter Wale.
Porcelain
Rare Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Einar Luterkort, Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace earthenware vase.
Ceramic, Earthenware
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
"Nursing Mother in Africa, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Prob. Belgium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by the geometric forms and exaggerations of French Cubism, this rare and striking bronze presents an African mother nursing her child, her body lean and angular, h...
Bronze
Mid Century Carstens Tonnieshof Vase (rare) Decor 'Island'
By Heinz Siery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare vase from Carstens Tönnieshof in Germany. Designed by Heinz Siery. The artist Heinz Siery was one of the most important personalities in the field of ceramics design i...
Ceramic
Very rare vienna secession floor clock
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
The clock stands tall within a mahogany cabinet, giving it a stately and refined appearance. The wood has a high-gloss finish, which beautifully reflects light and suggests careful p...
Brass
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Baus Haus Candlestick Holder Hoffman Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Rare Vintage Art Deco Candlestick, made of brass, is a captivating and elegant piece that harkens back to the glamorous era of the Art Deco movement, which flourished during the ...
Brass
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful Royal Vienna type porcelain boudoir clock featuring a classical maiden seated on a rock. She is holding a dove and is surrounded by delicate flowers. The tiny French move...
Porcelain
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Located in Northampton, GB
Late 19th Century Circa 1880 From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set. The Desk Set of novelty form modelle...
Silver Plate
Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection
By Bisazza Vetro, Livio Seguso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique set of three vessels was designed by Livio Seguso for Bisazza, representing the "Scavo" aesthetic of the 1980s and 1990s. The set comprises a tall vase, a gourd-shaped va...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Rare Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hahakago by Tokosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oversize Japanese Ikebana Hanakago basket) handwoven with bamboo and rattan by Tokōsai (a bamboo artist active in the Kansai region circa late 19th Century) in the form of Tsuri-B...
Bamboo, Rattan
RARE Natural Fossil Shell : Gigantopecten. On custom stand, From Austria
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gigantopecten from Austria
Stone
"Nude Male with Shovel, " Highly Rare Bronze Sculpture by Oskar Lindenberg
By Oskar Lindenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare work by Oskar Lindenberg, a German sculptor who produced few pieces during his productive years, this beautiful nude male bronze captures its subject with his head turned down...
Bronze
$236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Mid-century Speckled Gold Ceramic Pink Flamingo Statue by McCulloch, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century speckled gold "Lovers" ceramic flamingo tabletop sculpture, part of a matching His and Her set. The set features two beautifully detailed gold flamingos set against lush ...
Plastic
Waarf Rare Kosta Glass Vessel Clear Glass Overlay
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Waarf Rare Kosta glass vessel clear glass overlay. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 5" diameter x 5.5"height.
Glass
Rare French Modernist Bronze Sculpture of “Eve” (1937) by Aime Octobre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JEREMIE AIMÉ DELPHIN OCTOBRE French, 1868-1943 "Eve" (1937) Lost-wax verdigris and medium-brown patinated bronze signed in the cast "AIME OCTOBRE 1937", foundry cachet verso "cire ...
Bronze
Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, exceptionally and realistically hand-carved...
Alabaster
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rare Wooden Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare 19th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece. Old cracks oc...
Wood
Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Dating back to the 1970s, this rare sculptural vessel is crafted from hammered metal in the traditional style of southern Moroccan crafts. It exemplifies the intricate artistry and r...
Metal
Rare Pink Apatite with Muscovite, Colombian Crystal Sculpture, New
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Pink Apatite with Muscovite from Colombia displays vivid coloration and sharp crystal geometry in a beautifully compact size. Its rich rose tone is notably rare, eve...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Quality Rare Rosenthal Bavaria German Shepherd Porcelain Dog Figurine Circa 1929
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Bavaria, Rosenthal porcelain German Shepherd dog figurine. The dog has been masterfully handmade and hand painted with ...
Porcelain
René Lalique, France, Rare and Early "Sylvia" Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early "Sylvia" vase in frosted art glass. Handles modelled with birds. Museum quality, 1920s / 30s. Measures: 26.5 x 19 cm. In excellen...
Art Glass
Rare Gray Speckled Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Stunning Gray Speckled ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 25.5 cm (10.2") tall and in excellent condition, it is 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålh...
Ceramic
Rare Gray Speckled Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Gray Speckled ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and in excellent condition, it is 1st quality. This vase is produced in the l...
Ceramic
Rare Yellow Lace Agate Geode with Golden Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Geode Slice with Yellow Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description Rarity at its finest — this geode features one of the rarest druzy colors found in nature: vibrant yellow. A stunning...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
A rare early 19th C Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood jewellery casket
Located in Reepham, GB
A rare early 19th Century Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood & brass inlay travelling jewellery casket constructed throughout using only the finest solid Indian rosewood. The cask...
Brass
Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass And Glass Wall Sconce
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A vintage solid brass and blown glass sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger. Dorlyn Silversmiths made both mass produced and custom pieces for Tommi Parzinger. The sconce i...
Brass
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sugar Amethyst Druzy, Crystal Sculpture
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
The geode itself has formed into an artistic object d'art, with naturally sculpted curves and forms.
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystal Cluster From Morocco
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Vanadinite Weight: 286 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 6 x D: 3 cm Origin: Atlas Mountains, Mibladen, Morocco Treatment: None This natural specimen of rare Vanadinit...
Crystal
AAA-Quality Citrine Heart with rare Madeira Orange Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA-Grade Large Madeira Citrine Heart Ethically Sourced ▫️ Description A beautiful, large, and truly unique Citrine Heart, this specimen combines natural geological beauty with sk...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Art Deco Specimen Marble Red Brecciated Doorstop, Paperweight, or Bookend
Located in Red Lion, PA
In the glamorous landscape of 1920s and 1930s interior design, architects and homeowners sought objects that seamlessly merged utilitarian necessity with striking geometric form.
Carrara Marble, Breche Violette Marble
"Passing the Baton", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude Athletes, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With their chiseled physiques and angular faces, this bronze sculpture of two nude male figures passing the baton at the height of a relay race is the epitome of stylized Art Deco ar...
Bronze
Rare 13th Century Rhodochrosite Stalactites Sculpture from Argentina
Located in New York, NY
From Argentina, these rare intertwined rhodochrosite stalactites are a geological marvel. Formed through the slow precipitation of manganese-rich solutions deep within Argentinian s...
Crystal
49.11 Gram Lovely Rare Afghanite Specimen From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
49.11 Gram Lovely Rare Afghanite Specimen From Afghanistan Weight: 49.11 Gram Dimension: 3.8 x 4.4 x 3.1 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Afghanite is named for Afghanistan, the country...
Rock Crystal
Natural Specimen Of Rare Mangano Tantalite Crystal From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Mangano Tantalite Weight: 197 grams Dimension: H: 5.5 x W: 4 x D: 2 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Th...
Crystal
Natural Specimen Of Rare Pyrite Cube Crystal From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Pyrite Weight: 337 grams Dimension: H: 5.3 x W: 4.5 x D: 3.4 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural specimen ...
Crystal
Rare Natural white Lace Agate Slice with Crystal Interior
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare, Natural White Banded Agate Slice with Clear Quartz Interior ▫️ Description Possibly the rarest color combination found in Brazilian agates, this specimen displays exceptional...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine 19th Century French marble and bronze garniture clock set of exceptional quality, well cast with stunning patination, fully restored, polished and in full workin...
Marble, Bronze
Rare Collection Of 3 Estate Baccarat Piece Centerpiece Bowl With Two Ashtrays
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is a RARE Group of Three Baccarat Pieces, consisting of Two Ashtrays and One Larger Leaf Bowl. Each Outstandingly done with Magnificent Detail...
Crystal
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, rare and perfectly running Art Deco clock with polar theme. If you are looking for a rare, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking sp...
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
Rare Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and elegant, footed Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Bronze
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.”
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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.