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Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

$10,250

H 1 in Dm 3.63 in

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

$4,800

H 24 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Greek Decorative Boxes

Materials

Limestone

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

$6,555

H 6.11 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare French Line Vautrin Silvered Bronze Holopherne Box
Rare French Line Vautrin Silvered Bronze Holopherne Box

Rare French Line Vautrin Silvered Bronze Holopherne Box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare metal box called "Holopherne" in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Made in 1946-47, this is a relatively scarce piece with the design moti...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

$3,416

H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb, manufactured in the late 19th century. Stone-eye capped with metal application. Top decorate...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling
GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling

GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling

$4,198Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.85 in W 1.38 in D 0.59 in

GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

This masterpiece will display wonderful in a cabinet of curiosities and rare Object De Vertu. Country: Northern Europe, Germany or Paris, France.

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Gothic Revival Bottles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s
Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s

Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s

$254Sale Price|46% Off

H 2.56 in W 9.65 in D 8.67 in

Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

A chip is highlighted by one of the descriptive photographs. Very rare object to find today.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Rare quality antique Black Forest stationary box, having quality carved birds to the top of the lift up lid opening to reveal compartments for letters and papers, beautifully carved ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Majolica Large Flower Plate Bowl
Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Majolica Large Flower Plate Bowl

Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Majolica Large Flower Plate Bowl

By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering are a Rare Beautiful Estate Handpainted Large Italian Majolica Blooming Flower Centerpiece Bowl Plate. Beautifully done in the Fine Quality and Det...

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

$1,300

H 5.2 in W 12 in D 3.8 in

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

Located in Austin, TX

Large Rare 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Box . 12 inches Lenght.

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Antique 1880s French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

very rare double box by carl auböck
very rare double box by carl auböck

very rare double box by carl auböck

$1,119

H 1.82 in W 3.47 in D 7.29 in

very rare double box by carl auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

another very rare piece from the auböck workshop.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Murano Glass Cat 1960
Rare Murano Glass Cat 1960

Rare Murano Glass Cat 1960

$907

H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Rare Murano Glass Cat 1960

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Murano glass cat sculpture, 1960, in good original condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style
Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

$65

H 4.4 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare Vintage pottery el Paloma’s Mexico pottery bird. Sugar bowl Home Decor. Ken Edwards style.! Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Online purchase on...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box
Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box

Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box

$6,750

H 5.75 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in

Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, bow front, lift top, hand carved marble box with two, round compartments. The sinuous base is mirrored in the stepped, overhanging top which is surmounted by a relief carved...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lovely Rare Set of Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Musical Frogs
Lovely Rare Set of Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Musical Frogs

Lovely Rare Set of Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Musical Frogs

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering are a Rare Beautiful Estate Two Piece Set of Musical Group of Frogs playing Musical Instruments, Each signed Italy!!! (Flute Player has already so...

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp
1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp

1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp

By Bruno Munari

Located in Brescia, IT

A Italo Cantera 1967" engraved on the copper circle Perfect Working Order Super rare object.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

$2,827

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing documents and stationary to perfume a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England
Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

$1,498Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England Solid wood with rosewood veneer, early 19th century, England. Exceptional body with a very fine and high-quality veneer pattern....

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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches
Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

$3,500Sale Price|22% Off

H 11 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

Located in York County, PA

Rare pair of fireman’s axe parade torches, 1860-1880: Pair of fireman’s axe parade torches with traditional wooden axe handles and the heads made of tin acting as receptacles ...

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845

$737

H 2.17 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845 Date : c1845 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Cover with perspective cubework with keylin...

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra
Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra

Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra

$2,800 / set

H 35 in W 27 in D 10 in

Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A super rare six-light candelabra by Arthur Umanoff, a celebrated American designer known for his ability to blend modernist form with handcrafted, natural materials. This sculptural...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer
Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

$5,115

H 12 in W 25.5 in D 14.25 in

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

Located in Dallas, TX

Marvelous and rare sized hand carved Italian coffer, circa 1800. Having lovely hand painted landscape scenes, acanthus leaf motif detailing, and handwrought iron handles. The time wo...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling
FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling

FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling

$4,898Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.02 in W 1.1 in D 1.38 in

FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

Surely back in time this was a very luxury item, a masterpiece that will display wonderful in a cabinet of curiosities and rare Object De Vertu. Country: Paris, France. Period: Res...

Category

Antique 1820s French Baroque Bottles

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures
Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures

Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures

$7,475 / set

H 16 in W 10 in D 2.5 in

Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures

By Hans Hagenauer

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare set of 1920s Austrian celluloid rooster and parrot figures by Hans Hagenauer (1896-1975) feature soft, pleasing colors which contrast nicely with their brass frames and mou...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

By R & Y Augousti, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of Thuya wood that has bee...

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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : Rare "Caïman", rare white mat porcelain - Art Deco
Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : Rare "Caïman", rare white mat porcelain - Art Deco

Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : Rare "Caïman", rare white mat porcelain - Art Deco

By Armand Petersen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Caïman" "New" white mat porcelain figuring a Caïman walking Rare edition from Bing and Grondahl made at 29 pieces Edited between 1932 and 1955 Wea...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box From the collection of Dorsey Reading Material: Bronze resin, brass hinge, plastic-laminated interior Dimensions: 6.50" H × 11.50" W ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Micromosaic Lap Desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Rare Geschützt Vienna Bronze, Bulldog
Rare Geschützt Vienna Bronze, Bulldog

Rare Geschützt Vienna Bronze, Bulldog

$2,945

H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.78 in

Rare Geschützt Vienna Bronze, Bulldog

By Geschutzt

Located in Beaune, FR

Bulldog, Gechützt Vienna bronze, white in color with a brown collar and red eyes. It is in good condition. Dimensions Height 8cm Lenght 12cm Depth 4.5cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815
Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

$5,039

H 11.82 in W 10.16 in D 7.09 in

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet Date : c1815 Period : Regency Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort
A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

$3,414

H 7.88 in W 18.51 in D 11.23 in

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th-century burr elm and metal strap mounted coffre fort made in China for the export market. The metal work with some finely engraved details, the lid opens to reveal several c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy
Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy

Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy

Located in Milford, NH

A rare English George II cellarette in the form of a pagoda, with removable top with brass acanthus knop or finial, side handles, and liner, as well as two drawers, and all raised on...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare European Art Deco Bakelite Horn-Effect Mosaic Box, 1930s
Rare European Art Deco Bakelite Horn-Effect Mosaic Box, 1930s

Rare European Art Deco Bakelite Horn-Effect Mosaic Box, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer this rare and striking Art Deco box, a sculptural decorative object destined to become a focal point on any coffee table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box
Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box

Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box

$12,900

H 13 in W 18 in D 10.25 in

Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Now it is wonderful either as a tabletop object or useful at the side of a chair.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Oak

A Rare Sculpture of Saint Denis
A Rare Sculpture of Saint Denis

A Rare Sculpture of Saint Denis

$23,500

H 35 in W 14 in D 10 in

A Rare Sculpture of Saint Denis

Located in London, GB

A Rare Sculpture of Saint Denis Carved in high relief, the decapitated bishop holding his head to his chest, raised upon a canted pedestal Dark colour with a rich patina Oak Franc...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box
Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

$1,100Sale Price|24% Off

H 11.25 in W 10 in D 10.25 in

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful distressed pickled wood spirits box with brass details having four handblown bottles inside topped with corks.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

$2,703

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...

Category

Antique 1850s English Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

By Arthur Court

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's

$1,943

H 0.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original package. in very good and original condition, used for matches, cigarettes jewelry...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

"The Laborer, " Rare Art Deco Hungarian Bronze
"The Laborer, " Rare Art Deco Hungarian Bronze

"The Laborer, " Rare Art Deco Hungarian Bronze

By Mihaly Biro

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted by Mihaly Biro, this bronze (dating from 1928-29) is the small version of a large-scale monument commissioned by the Bratislava Cable company, commemorating the workers who ...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou
Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

$7,657

H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

By Franck Evennou

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Ultra rare boxe made by famous French artist Franck Evennou Signed, circa 1990s Perfect shape.

Category

1990s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

By Arthur Court

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze
Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze

Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze

$5,772

H 16.93 in W 22.84 in D 4.02 in

Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in NANTES, FR

ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL silvered bronze circa 1930. 7 swallows on a weather vane mounted on a surfine black marble base from Belgium. Note 2 small chips on the marble . Total height...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Height / 6 inches , Diameter / 3.8 inches.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

$5,301

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 16th century Nuremberg box In iron, measurements: 13 x 18 x 12 cm Good condition.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna
Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna

$12,900

H 25.75 in W 23 in D 7.75 in

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Rare Meissen bust of Madonna.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Sweden, circa 1800-1850. Weathered H:21cm W:37cm D:29cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare "Oscar" the Artist Mannequin by Atsco
Rare "Oscar" the Artist Mannequin by Atsco

Rare "Oscar" the Artist Mannequin by Atsco

$5,895

H 20 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Rare "Oscar" the Artist Mannequin by Atsco

By Atsco Oscar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare "Oscar" the Artist Mannequin by Atsco Materials: Molded Bakelite, Brass Hardware

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court

By Arthur Court

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Rock Crystal Sculpture
Rare Large Rock Crystal Sculpture

Rare Large Rock Crystal Sculpture

$17,400

H 26 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Rare Large Rock Crystal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Rare large rock crystal sculpture with mountain peak and overhang, sophisticated crystal texture with translucent tone on the top. Antique brass custom stand.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures
Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures

Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 1970s Anthony Redmile bespoke steel palm trees featuring ostrich eggs, agate cabochons, and octagonal black-lacquered wood bases. A seldom encountered form, reflecting the mo...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Stainless Steel

Rare Louis XVI Period with Marble Mantel Clock
Rare Louis XVI Period with Marble Mantel Clock

Rare Louis XVI Period with Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XVI period white marble mantel clock extensively decorated with very fine gilt bronze mounts, the white enamel dial flanked by two neoclassical urns, extensively decorated...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns
Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns

Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns

$2,795

H 19 in W 16 in D 8 in

Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare pair of World War One battleship port and starboard ship lanterns with wide bezels, fresnel glass lenses, carry handles, hinged doors. Both have been meticulously polished and l...

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: Reference: Patrick Mauries, Line Vautrin Bijoux et Objects (Thames and Hudson, 1992) p35.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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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?

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To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.