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Rare Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Rare Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

Rare Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

By Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ingrid Atterberg, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Einar Luterkort

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace earthenware vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece
Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece

Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for this lovely one of a kind “Lockdown 2020” brass artists sculpture Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare No.A-436 bowl by Carl Auböck
Rare No.A-436 bowl by Carl Auböck

Rare No.A-436 bowl by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

flawless carl auböck wood bowl.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Rare giant Bauhaus nutcracker by Carl Aubock Austria
Rare giant Bauhaus nutcracker by Carl Aubock Austria

Rare giant Bauhaus nutcracker by Carl Aubock Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent authentic nutcracker by Carl Aubock. Made about 1950. Signed and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Bauhaus Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Bronze Glazed Terracotta Chimpanzee Sculpture by Johannes Robert Korn, 1895
Rare Bronze Glazed Terracotta Chimpanzee Sculpture by Johannes Robert Korn, 1895

Rare Bronze Glazed Terracotta Chimpanzee Sculpture by Johannes Robert Korn, 1895

By Johann Robert Korn 1

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape. Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful quality sculptures in all kinds of m...

Category

Antique 1890s German Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture Of Rare Mimetite With Dioptase 27g Mineral Specimen From Congo
Sculpture Of Rare Mimetite With Dioptase 27g Mineral Specimen From Congo

Sculpture Of Rare Mimetite With Dioptase 27g Mineral Specimen From Congo

Located in Peshawar, PK

Type: Mimetite with Dioptase Origin: N’tola Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo Dim: H: 5 x W: 3 x D: 1.3 cm Wt: 27g Weighing 27 grams, this aesthetic n...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

The Unicorn – Rare Amethyst Flower with Calcite Crystal Inclusion
The Unicorn – Rare Amethyst Flower with Calcite Crystal Inclusion

The Unicorn – Rare Amethyst Flower with Calcite Crystal Inclusion

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Amethyst Flower with a Calcite Inclusion on its Top ▫️ Description A delicate amethyst flower cluster crowned by a single calcite crystal, this specimen instantly earned the name ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Stoneware Candlestick by Bjorn Wiinblad. Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
Rare Stoneware Candlestick by Bjorn Wiinblad. Rosenthal Germany, 1960s

Rare Stoneware Candlestick by Bjorn Wiinblad. Rosenthal Germany, 1960s

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Jacob & Co (J. Rosenthal & S. Jacob), Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal Netter

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and rare handmade stoneware candlestick. Made by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany in 1960s. Signed with artist signature. Great condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Italian Neoclassical Brass Candlesticks, Urn Design, Ca. 1950s
Rare Italian Neoclassical Brass Candlesticks, Urn Design, Ca. 1950s

Rare Italian Neoclassical Brass Candlesticks, Urn Design, Ca. 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of Italian Neoclassical style brass candlesticks. They are shaped like a fluted column with an urn on top. The lid on the urn flips to hold the candle.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303D
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303D

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303D

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - D A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1960. Gent of...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303E
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303E

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303E

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - E A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1960. Gent of...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare Antique Italian Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere 1920s Gilded Celestial Globe
Rare Antique Italian Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere 1920s Gilded Celestial Globe

Rare Antique Italian Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere 1920s Gilded Celestial Globe

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare and highly decorative Italian Ptolemaic armillary sphere, dating to circa the 1920s and presented on an impressive turned hardwood stand. This fascinating piece features a cen...

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Rare Pink Apatite Crystal from Colombia - Collector-Grade Specimen
Rare Pink Apatite Crystal from Colombia - Collector-Grade Specimen

Rare Pink Apatite Crystal from Colombia - Collector-Grade Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Pink Apatite from Colombia displays vivid color and sharp crystal development. Its rich rose tone is rare, even among high-quality apatite specimens. Colombian depos...

Category

2010s Colombian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Japanese Handled Bamboo Basket for Chado Hayakawa Shokosai I Tomobako
Rare Japanese Handled Bamboo Basket for Chado Hayakawa Shokosai I Tomobako

Rare Japanese Handled Bamboo Basket for Chado Hayakawa Shokosai I Tomobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a highly comparable Sencha basket, see Object Number: 2019.424.4a–c in the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"

Located in Somis, CA

One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo leaves. Serpentine is a beautiful stone highly valued for its similarity to nephrite...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Serpentine

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sugar Amethyst Druzy, Crystal Sculpture
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sugar Amethyst Druzy, Crystal Sculpture

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.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles
Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles

Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering are a Rare Museum Quality Rare Antique Hand painted Asian Bronze and Colored Cloisonne Vase with Handels. Vase is Magnificently Adorned with Cloiso...

Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman
"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman

"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman

By Alexandre Ouline

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture influenced by Auguste Rodin's emphasis on the emotion and physicali...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of 16th Century RenaissanceBronze Candlesticks from Bohemia
Rare Pair of 16th Century RenaissanceBronze Candlesticks from Bohemia

Rare Pair of 16th Century RenaissanceBronze Candlesticks from Bohemia

Located in Wien, AT

An exceptional and rare pair of Renaissance bronze candlesticks, dating from the 16th century and likely originating from Bohemia (modern - day Czech Republic). Each candlestick feat...

Category

Antique 16th Century Czech Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

AAA-Quality Citrine Heart with rare Madeira Orange Druzy
AAA-Quality Citrine Heart with rare Madeira Orange Druzy

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester  - IG221303B
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester  - IG221303B

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303B

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - B A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1960. Gent of...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare 14” Vintage Edinburgh Crystal Thistle Centrepiece Hurricane Lamp, Signed
Rare 14” Vintage Edinburgh Crystal Thistle Centrepiece Hurricane Lamp, Signed

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Candle Lamps

Materials

Crystal

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar Marble Venice, Italy Second half of the 15th Century SIZE: ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

20th Century Rare and Mint Condition Brown Glazed Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture
20th Century Rare and Mint Condition Brown Glazed Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture

20th Century Rare and Mint Condition Brown Glazed Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare and highly decorative, 1980's owl sculpture. This stunning barn owl will look great on any mid-century design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect condi...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher
Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher

Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare glazed turquoise ceramic Accolay pitcher.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century English Ionic Column Paktong Candlesticks
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century English Ionic Column Paktong Candlesticks

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century English Ionic Column Paktong Candlesticks

Located in Flourtown, PA

Very Rare Pair of 18th century English Ionic Column Paktong Candlesticks with Original Bobeches. Circa 1765. Remarkable Pristine Condition. Seamed Shafts. Beaded and Gadrooned decora...

Category

Antique 1760s English Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Christmas Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face - Rare Holy Family Dial - Working
Christmas Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face - Rare Holy Family Dial - Working

Christmas Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face - Rare Holy Family Dial - Working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A Rare and lovely antique iron clock dial dating from around 1850. It features a charming painting of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph to the arch. Beautifully painted in the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Natural Agate Geode with Purple Amethyst & Scenic Mineral Formations
Rare Natural Agate Geode with Purple Amethyst & Scenic Mineral Formations

Rare Natural Agate Geode with Purple Amethyst & Scenic Mineral Formations

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Natural Amethyst Geode with Agate Matrix, Crystal Caves & Scenic Mineral Patterns ▫️ Description ▫️ This natural Amethyst Geode is defined by its unusual internal landscape, where ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines
Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog figurines in contrasting poses. Original patination. Statement piece.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Rare Venetian Glass Sculpture Stag with Antlers, Midcentury Vintage Black Clear
Rare Venetian Glass Sculpture Stag with Antlers, Midcentury Vintage Black Clear

Rare Venetian Glass Sculpture Stag with Antlers, Midcentury Vintage Black Clear

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An unique piece of blown glass from the Isle of Murano off Venice. This nicely detailed piece features realistic details and scale design. Perfect for display in office, den or livin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

By William Wallace Rosenbauer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With her elbows jutting to the side and her hips thrust forward, the viewer can almost picture this dancer out on the floor, her dress flaring and her shoulders glistening from the h...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert
"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert

"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert

By Franz Seifert

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Motif Cheval Mistral Noir Horse / Stallion Sculpture by Lalique of France
Rare Motif Cheval Mistral Noir Horse / Stallion Sculpture by Lalique of France

Rare Motif Cheval Mistral Noir Horse / Stallion Sculpture by Lalique of France

By Lalique

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare handcrafted "Motif Cheval Mistral Noir" horse / stallion sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece was a limited edition sculpture that retailed for...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geodes
Pair of Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geodes

Pair of Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geodes

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

All-Natural Agate Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Bookmatched Geodes with Amethyst Cores, Intact ▫️ Description A rare specimen with exceptional aesthetics, this pair of bo...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass
Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass

Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass

By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase alpha by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number ...

Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks
Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks

Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks

Located in Flourtown, PA

Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks. Circa 1765. Seamed and nicely tooled underside. Slight repairs at underside of base.

Category

Antique 1760s English Queen Anne Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases
Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases

By Ralph Wood Pottery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases, Attributed to Ralph Wood, Staffordshire, England, circa 1780 A rare and highly distinctive pair of Staffor...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Kuno Norvark for Bing and Grondahl. Colossal and rare figurine of a bison.
Kuno Norvark for Bing and Grondahl. Colossal and rare figurine of a bison.

Kuno Norvark for Bing and Grondahl. Colossal and rare figurine of a bison.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kuno Norvark (1913-1989) for Bing and Grondahl. Colossal and rare figurine of a bison in glazed stoneware. Model number 7054. Approx. 1970s Marked. Second factory quality. In very...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Pair of Georgian Two-Color Wedgwood Candlesticks
Rare Pair of Georgian Two-Color Wedgwood Candlesticks

Rare Pair of Georgian Two-Color Wedgwood Candlesticks

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A rare pair of ormolu-mounted two-color Wedgwood drums with most unusual Wedgwood eggs these supporting Vandyke candle nozzles and drip pans hung with the finest quality pear drops.

Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard

Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875 Item # 309MWP02...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded details, depicting John Falstaff, inspired by Friedrich Wilhelm August Castner. Composed ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Plata Lappas Argentina Silver-Plated Flower Vase Epergne 16"
Rare Plata Lappas Argentina Silver-Plated Flower Vase Epergne 16"

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

"Art Deco Dish with Diver", Rare Bronze Dish with Streamlined Figure by Greist
"Art Deco Dish with Diver", Rare Bronze Dish with Streamlined Figure by Greist

"Art Deco Dish with Diver", Rare Bronze Dish with Streamlined Figure by Greist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic example of fine, beautifully-crafted Art Deco design, this sculpture depicts a golden, streamlined diver plunging toward a circular pool with stepped-back edges and steps t...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Flower Vase with Fish Decoration, Rometti
Rare 1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Flower Vase with Fish Decoration, Rometti

Rare 1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Flower Vase with Fish Decoration, Rometti

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Rare Italian flower vase from the 1950s by Rometti Ceramiche, crafted in polychrome glazed ceramic with a distinctive sculptural form.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Italian La Societa Ceramica Richard Ginori Rare Clown Chamberstick
Italian La Societa Ceramica Richard Ginori Rare Clown Chamberstick

Italian La Societa Ceramica Richard Ginori Rare Clown Chamberstick

By Richard Ginori

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare Italian Art Deco ceramic chamberstick modelled as a clown and titled CIRCO ZAEO by La Societa Ceramica Richard Ginori and believed to date from around 1920. Possibly the work ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique
Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT WORKING, and its completeness is unknown, being sold as-is, as a wall prop. We are not c...

Category

Antique 1870s North American Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble

"Artist's Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude
"Artist's Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude

"Artist's Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude

By Raymond Turner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully sculpted from a ruddy block of mahogany and finished with a patina that gives it a lovely glow, this piece is a superb example of WPA-era sculpture. The artist, Raymond T...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory
"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory

"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Glazed in a deep pink color overlaid by an elaborate pattern of markings in black and gold, this pair of ceramic doves was sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's 2...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mid 20th Century Native American Pine Needle Gourd Basket
Rare Mid 20th Century Native American Pine Needle Gourd Basket

Rare Mid 20th Century Native American Pine Needle Gourd Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique, rare and beautifully aged Native American pine needle handwoven gourd basket bowl featuring tightly executed coil-and-twined construction with subtle muted tones in natural a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box
Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box

Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

For another bamboo basket by the artist, see Object number2006.3.99 in the collection of Asian Art Musuem in San Francisco.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bamboo

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Boy with Bag
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Boy with Bag

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Boy with Bag

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Boy with the bag, 1970s-1980s. Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Red Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
Rare Red Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s

Rare Red Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing Rare Red Vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Glass. This striking piece exemplifies the height of Italian post-war glassmaking, showcasing Poli’s sign...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare 18th Century Limewood Sculpture of a Royal Figure, Probably Roi Louis XV
Rare 18th Century Limewood Sculpture of a Royal Figure, Probably Roi Louis XV

Rare 18th Century Limewood Sculpture of a Royal Figure, Probably Roi Louis XV

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A rare and captivating 18th-century hand carved sculpture in limewood, depicting a noble or royal figure — probably King Louis XV — shown in heroic posture with one hand clasped to h...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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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.