$8,730Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted column in white marble and decorated with three figures in gilded bronze: satyr ch...
Marble, Bronze
Very Large and Rare Christ on the Cross ( height 130. cms ) 14th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large Christ on the Cross ( height 1,30 m), Painted and carved in the round in poplar wood. Some old traces of polychromy. Restorations to the fingers. but not recently. South...
Poplar
$743Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Large Knabstrup Atelier Vase by Christine Konschak, Denmark, 1960s
By Christine Konschak, Knabstrup
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare, large stoneware vase with a bold, modernist - almost brutalist - form; a true standout of Scandinavian modern design. Designed by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup Keramik’s A...
Stoneware
Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame Description The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Aluminia Christmas Heart Vase / Candleholder in Red Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Aluminia Christmas heart vase / candleholder in red faience. Measures: 7.7 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Faience
Rare Antique Pair of Sculptures, Bronze Dorée, Vive La France, Signed G. Flamend
By Georges Flamand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and exceptionally rare pair of bronze sculptures with a magnificent gilding, France early 20th century. Signature on the base of each sculpture "G. Flamand". By the artis...
Bronze
Rare All-Natural Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Red Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode with rarely seen Red Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description Naturally beautiful, this Pink Amethyst geode exhibits a rare mix of colors, as if it were a paint...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960
By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare and handmade ceramic vase from the celebrated “Faenza” series, designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1960.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Rare Candleholder Making Vase Too by Borek Sipek
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Silver plated candleholder with incorpored vase designed 1980s by Borek Sipek. Price for 1 Possibility of a second one to make a pair
Silver Plate
Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredibly RARE 100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock.
Pine
Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whether displayed alone as a sculptural object or styled with dried botanicals, it carries both artistic presence and cultural resonance.
Ceramic
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Er...
Teak
Rare French Art Deco Vase by Hettier & Vincent
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco flower vase by Hettier and Vincent. Having clear and frosted molded glass floral motif. Held by nickel bronze deco base.
Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare late 19th century French or Russian malachite and mercury gilt bronze mantle clock
Malachite, Bronze
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Ceramic
Pair of Yamanaka Rare Spanish Jade and Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Yamanaka Group
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Yamanaka rare Spanish jade and sterling silver candlesticks in an elegant design.
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Blenko Bowl Purple Lilac Glass, Signed, Mid Century Modern 1960
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-blown sculptural bowl features round shape with textured fluted rim, done in purple Lilac color; Lilac, a beautiful jewel toned neutral dark purple glass, was produced ...
Glass, Art Glass
$1,800Sale Price|60% Off
Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Flared Bowl
By Dorflinger
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Beautiful Estate Rare Heavy Estate Dorflinger Pattern Diamond Cut Clear Flared Glass Bowl. Circa 19th Century. Taken out of...
Cut Glass
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Decorative Rare Collectible Passion Oberammergau 1930's
By WMF Ikora
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare 1930s original decorative plate from the passion world-famous Oberammergau Town in Bavaria Germany. very nice original condition beautiful patina and rust due to age.
Metal
Early 19th Century, Rare French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
A magnificent French Empire candlestick, dating circa 1810–1820, expertly cast in finely chased bronze with original fire-gilded ormolu accents. The baluster-shaped shaft is richly a...
Bronze
Hagenauer Wien rare sculpture bronze and wood HWH , Indians in a canoe, Marked
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and elegant sculpture in bronze with black patina and carved wood canoe . marks in bottom HWH , hand made Austria . and Logo
Bronze
Pair of Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Figure Vases, Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurines with glass flower vases. Thiscold painted bronze on a wooden stand is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Fou...
Bronze
Giuseppe Barovier Rare "Murrine" Glass Bowl for Artisti Barovier, Italy, 1910s
By Artisti Barovier, Giuseppe Barovier
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary and museum-quality small bowl in hand-blown glass, produced by the legendary Artisti Barovier workshop in Murano. This piece is a magnificent example of the early 20...
Glass
Ultra-Rare 1900 Picture Frame Clip Paperweight - Antique Glass Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ultra-rare picture frame clip, designed as a paperweight, dates back to around 1900.
Brass
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in mahogany , Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.Amazing detail. Divided into compartments plus the wick deposit. 6 trays.. Wonderful patina..Bronze foo dogs.. ...
Bronze, Enamel
Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and fine quality large pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vases, each with wonderful pink petal decoration to the tops, exotic floral decoration to the necks with flowe...
Porcelain
206.15 Gram Amazing Rare Afghanite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
206.15 Gram Amazing Rare Afghanite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan Weight: 206.15 Gram Dimension: 8.3 x 4.8 x 4.3 Cm Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Afghanite is named for...
Rock Crystal
Beautiful and Rare Terracotta Jardiniere circa 1880-1900
Located in Paris, FR
Very pretty and unusual jardiniere into two parts decorated with scenes of ancient and caryatids.
Terracotta
Rare Daum Blue Crystal Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 14\" Diameter
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite Daum “Sorcy” vase, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in rare blue crystal, showcasing the exceptional artistry and technical mastery of the renowned French glasshouse.
Crystal
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Heavy Estate Large European Diamond Cut Crystal Clear Bell
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Estate Clear Crystal Hand Bell. Beautifully done with a Diamond Cut Crystal Design and Prism Handle on top! TAKEN OUT OF A SEVERAL MILLION DOLLAR NEW YOR...
Crystal
Rare Majolica Pink Daisy Basket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Pink Daisy basket Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Rare and Exquisite Decorative Bowl by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this rare and exquisite decorative bowl by Fontana Arte, dating back to the 1960s. Radiating with timeless allure, this piece seamles...
Brass
Rare Marc Weinstein Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Nail Sculpture of Martini Glass
By Marc Weinstein
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very unique wall sculpture of a large martini glass with olives and ice made of nails in the Brutalist style by St. Louis artist Marc Weinstein, possibly a commission for a bar. Over...
Cut Steel
$2,800Sale Price|49% Off
Rare Exquisite Elaborate 1927 Designed Lalique France Opalescent Leaf Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A Rare LALIQUE Mosaic Vase. Vase features an opalescent leaf design, stenciled " Lalique France" . Measurements Approx : 5 1/8" H Taken out of a Prominent North Carolina Collection...
Crystal
A Rare Pair of French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Dolphin Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
These are an exceptionally rare pair of stylized standing gilt bronze dolphin six arm candelabra plus a central stem raised on a rectangular gilt bronze malachite veneered bases. T...
Malachite, Bronze
Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE
Located in Hollywood, FL
Th9s is a VERY Rare 100% Original painted Swedish Mora Clock. The style of paint comes from a village called "Stora Tuna" and its called Tuna painted. in my 39 years in buying ...
Pine
Rare AAA Citrine Butterfly Geode with Deep Madeira Orange Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Spectacular AAA Citrine Butterfly Geode with Deep Orange (Cognac) Druzy and Citrine Crystal Flowers ▫️ Description ▫️ A truly special AAA Citrine Butterfly Geode, this sculptural s...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...
Ormolu
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases The front with a maiden in the woods, the sides and back with flowers and landscape scenes. Details: Height – 15.5 inches / 39...
Bronze, Enamel
$2,045Sale Price|48% Off
Victorian English Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884. A/2128.
Silver
151.25 Carat Beautiful Rare Vesuvianite Specimen From Kpk, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beautiful Rare Vesuvianite Specimen From Kpk, Pakistan Weight: 151.25 Carat Dimension: 4.6 x 2.6 x 2.6 Cm Origin : loi Shilman, Warsaak, Zagi Matn, khyber Pukhtunkhuwa, Pakistan ...
Rock Crystal
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
By Inox Industrie, Xavier Féal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Stainless Steel
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Colorful Quartz and sparkly Pink Druzy ▫️ Description Nature spared no effort in creating this Pink Amethyst geode—a specimen with spectacular aesthet...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Amethyst Cluster with Rare “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcite in/on Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Uruguayan Amethyst Cluster with Long Scalenohedral Calcite on Calcite, Large Cabinet Specimen ▫️ Description This Uruguayan amethyst specimen features an uncommon calcite comp...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Emilia Castillo Sculptural Silver-Plated Vase or Candle Holder, Mexican
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its stepped, rhythmic shape gives it a commanding presence, making it equally suitable as a centerpiece, sculptural accent, or decorative art object. The piece retains its original ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful paperweight with amazing surrealist eyeball decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1950s. Great original conditio...
Porcelain
Rare Bruno Gambone Ceramic Monofiore Vase Trio, Italy – Mid-20th Century
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and beautifully preserved trio of ceramic monofiore vases by acclaimed Italian ceramist Bruno Gambone, likely dating from the 1960s–1970s, a period when the artist was deeply ...
Ceramic, Pottery
$3,625Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Crepuscolo Vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano Art Glass
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Crepuscolo vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano art glass. Among the most interesting techniques developed by Ercole Barovier in the 1930s there is "twilight", obtained with th...
Murano Glass
Rare Abstract Agate Slice – All-Natural Yellow, White and Black
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Abstract Painted Agate Slice with Rare, One-Of-A-Kind Color Combination and Pseudomorph Inclusions ▫️ Description A true natural masterpiece, this agate slice displays colo...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1960s Dirk Rosse Tear Drop Cutting Board American Studio Craft Midcentury
By Dirk Rosse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Modernist tear drop form. Dirk Rosse (1925-2014) was an exhibited studio furniture maker. Cutting board in walnut, signed with his DDR mark to edge. 13 inches in length total when hu...
Brass
Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon
By Andre Vigneau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Really rare tray by the photographer and designer André Vigneau for the gallery Steph Simon in 1957.
Wood
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
Rare Post-Modern Artist Signed Ceramic Raku 1980s Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique rare tall Raku fired art pottery vase, circa 1980's. This piece is 11.25" tall, 3" wide and 10.5" deep and is in good vintage condition. The iridescent and mottled colors, a...
Pottery
"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male
By Bruno Zach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm ...
Bronze
Large Rare Jugend Vase by Hugo Elmqvist early 20th century
By Hugo Elmquist
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Rare Jugend Vase by Hugo Elmqvist early 20th century Stunning patina that only time can create. Signed by Hugo Elmqvist, made of heavy bronze. Height: 24.5 cm/9.6 inch Diame...
Bronze
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
"The Water Mother, " Rare Large Rendition of Famous Sculpture by Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Based on a famous, large sculpture entitled "The Water Mother" sculpted by Kai Nielsen for the Winter Garden of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, installed in 1921, this vers...
Porcelain
Antique Arts & Crafts Rare-Colored Rookwood Swirl Bud Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool, rare colored "mint condition" Rookwood Swirl Bud Vase. This piece measures 5.5"W x 12"H x 5.75"D and is one of the larger bud vases made by the Cincinnati ceramic comp...
Pottery
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.