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Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Located in Dallas, TX

With circular eyes peering from the bird mask, the long beak with ridged caruncle resting on the chest, hands with incised fingers, and with a bird perched as headdress above. Also i...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sc...

Materials

Jade

Owl, rare art glass pate de verre, Daum Nancy, Demarchi signed, limited, France
Owl, rare art glass pate de verre, Daum Nancy, Demarchi signed, limited, France

Owl, rare art glass pate de verre, Daum Nancy, Demarchi signed, limited, France

Located in Wien, AT

Charming animal figurine, a limited edition, in form of an owl by famous glass manufacturer Daum, Nancy in France, by artist Jean-Pierre Demarchi. The owl is made of pate de verre ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

"Down for the Count, " Extraordinary, Rare Bronze w/ Nude Male Boxers by Howard
"Down for the Count, " Extraordinary, Rare Bronze w/ Nude Male Boxers by Howard

"Down for the Count, " Extraordinary, Rare Bronze w/ Nude Male Boxers by Howard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the most celebrated figural sculptures of the 20th century, and one of the finest depictions of the male figure from the 1920s and 30s, this extremely rare bronze by Cecil de ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare, Grand-Scale, Period, Scagliola Urn
Rare, Grand-Scale, Period, Scagliola Urn

Rare, Grand-Scale, Period, Scagliola Urn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible, grand scaled, 19th century, Italian scagliola urn. The whole on a graceful foot atop a stepped base of the same.

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Antique 1880s Italian Urns

Materials

Scagliola

Rare Important Fine Art Deco Alabaster of Woman Holding Her Dress Emilio Fiaschi
Rare Important Fine Art Deco Alabaster of Woman Holding Her Dress Emilio Fiaschi

Rare Important Fine Art Deco Alabaster of Woman Holding Her Dress Emilio Fiaschi

By Emilio Fiaschi

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item is An Outstanding Fine Patinaed Beautiful Estate Alabaster Figure of a Beautiful Woman Holding Her Dress. Signed on Base " P. C. E. FIASCHI, Made in Italy". Magni...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon
Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

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.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...

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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak

1960's Space Age Electric Wall Clock by General Electric Lime Green Rare
1960's Space Age Electric Wall Clock by General Electric Lime Green Rare

1960's Space Age Electric Wall Clock by General Electric Lime Green Rare

By General Electric

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool beautiful color Lime green plastic case with electric movement General Electric, wall clock in working condition original cord very nice simple design, and beautiful colo...

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20th Century American Space Age Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts
Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

Located in London, GB

Fine and rare French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid as magician, uncovering flaming hearts with the 3 cup trick. The shaped base with four tall ormolu feet to front and back but with w...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Rare Jugend Vase by Hugo Elmqvist early 20th century
Large Rare Jugend Vase by Hugo Elmqvist early 20th century

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...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Rare Los Castillo Tripod Vase with Malachite, Lapis, Azurite & Turquoise Inlay
Rare Los Castillo Tripod Vase with Malachite, Lapis, Azurite & Turquoise Inlay

Rare Los Castillo Tripod Vase with Malachite, Lapis, Azurite & Turquoise Inlay

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional vintage Los Castillo Taxco Mexican vase, designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa early to mid-1970s. Rich in sculptural detail, color and symbolism, this rema...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Super Rare Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Babara Stehr Ceramics, Germany 1970s
Super Rare Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Babara Stehr Ceramics, Germany 1970s

Super Rare Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Babara Stehr Ceramics, Germany 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic vase Producer: Stehr Ceramics, Germany Designer: Barbara Stehr Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery vase was designed by Barbara Stehr ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Located in Bath, GB

A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the s...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Seated Lion No.4”After Antoine-Louis Barye
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Seated Lion No.4”After Antoine-Louis Barye

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Seated Lion No.4”After Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpen...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare, World-Class Calcite in Intact Amethyst Geode, A Natural Masterpiece
Rare, World-Class Calcite in Intact Amethyst Geode, A Natural Masterpiece

Rare, World-Class Calcite in Intact Amethyst Geode, A Natural Masterpiece

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

In a world where Amethyst Geodes are quite common, this geode stands out as being far from ordinary. The calcite is gallery-worthy, showing beautiful aesthetics and an intact nature....

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair Rare Amethyst Geodes with Lavender Amethyst and Landscaped Polished Back
Pair Rare Amethyst Geodes with Lavender Amethyst and Landscaped Polished Back

Pair Rare Amethyst Geodes with Lavender Amethyst and Landscaped Polished Back

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Special Pair of Large Lavender Amethyst Geodes with Gorgeous Blue Agate Polished Backs ▫️ Description This pair of Amethyst Geodes, beautiful from both front and back, showcases ae...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion
Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Large Natural Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower ▫️ Description Showcasing rare golden-orange tones in a beautifully formed quartz, this Citrine obelisk reveals movement, hem...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Large Art Deco Augarten vase: Friedrich Ludwig von Berceviczy-Pallavicini
Rare Large Art Deco Augarten vase: Friedrich Ludwig von Berceviczy-Pallavicini

Rare Large Art Deco Augarten vase: Friedrich Ludwig von Berceviczy-Pallavicini

By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

An extremely rare vase from the Vienna porcelain manufactory Augarten. The painter and graphic artist Ludwig von Berceviczy-Pallavicini (1990–1989) studied at the Vienna School of A...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder
Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder

Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning Scandinavian Modern hurricane lamp circa 1960s. Handmade glass chimney in a smokey grey with a beveled solid walnut wood base. A very beautiful and unique item. In very nice...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass, Walnut

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy

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...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s
Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s

Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An extraordinary pair of sculptural Murano glass candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s. Signed on the underside, these pieces represent one of the most sophisticated ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Rare Abstract Agate Slice – All-Natural Yellow, White and Black
Rare Abstract Agate Slice – All-Natural Yellow, White and Black

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...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Important Estate Heavy Italian Millefiori Flower Floral Glass Paperweight
Rare Important Estate Heavy Italian Millefiori Flower Floral Glass Paperweight

Rare Important Estate Heavy Italian Millefiori Flower Floral Glass Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Large Heavy Italian Millefiori Floral Glass Paperweight with Outstanding Glass Blown Detail in Glass!!! Outs...

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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Rare George II Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl & Cover, Ralph Maidman, 1733
Rare George II Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl & Cover, Ralph Maidman, 1733

Rare George II Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl & Cover, Ralph Maidman, 1733

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Ralph Maidman, this exquisite antique George II sterling silver sugar bowl is a rare and early example of Georgian tableware. The bowl is of classic c...

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Antique 1730s English George II Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso
Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso

Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Italian Millefiori Large Multi Colored Flared Rim Glass Plate attributed to Fratelli Toso. Fantastic Detail with a Magnific...

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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Art deco Rare Bronze & Copper Letter & Pen Desk top Holder
Art deco Rare Bronze & Copper Letter & Pen Desk top Holder

Art deco Rare Bronze & Copper Letter & Pen Desk top Holder

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare & classic design on this patinated and bronze skyscraper style, art Deco letter & pen desk top holder great design .

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20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Heino Large  pottery / ceramic vase , rare  Chinese Yellow Celadon glaze
Heino Large  pottery / ceramic vase , rare  Chinese Yellow Celadon glaze

Heino Large pottery / ceramic vase , rare Chinese Yellow Celadon glaze

By Otto Heino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing studio pottery vase by the well known potter Otto Heino . This vase has the rare Yellow Celadon glaze , that the formula was lost for the Chinese artists and Otto created it ...

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1990s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Agne Jakobsson Rare Candle Lamp, Brass & Opal circa 1960
Hans Agne Jakobsson Rare Candle Lamp, Brass & Opal circa 1960

Hans Agne Jakobsson Rare Candle Lamp, Brass & Opal circa 1960

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Rare and special candle lamp design by Hans agne Jakobsson in the 60's and produced in his own factory in Markaryd sweden during that same time.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Post-Modern Artist Signed Ceramic Raku 1980s Pottery Vase
Rare Post-Modern Artist Signed Ceramic Raku 1980s Pottery Vase

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...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Arts & Crafts Rare-Colored Rookwood Swirl Bud Pottery Vase
Antique Arts & Crafts Rare-Colored Rookwood Swirl Bud Pottery Vase

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Bowl
Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Bowl

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched 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 Glass Dish Bowl. Circa 19th Century. Taken out of a...

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20th Century North American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970
Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Rare Sori Yanagi 5-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

By Kjell Engman

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: Vase: 22,5cm H, 11cm W, 5cm D Teacup: 15cm W, 14cm D ,13 cm H Sugar pot: 15 cm H, 13cm W, 5 cm D All are in mint condition. Collectable items very rare artist collection.

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960
Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

VENINI rare vase Fazzoletto Canne Pink&White Murano Glass 2012 90th anniversary
VENINI rare vase Fazzoletto Canne Pink&White Murano Glass 2012 90th anniversary

VENINI rare vase Fazzoletto Canne Pink&White Murano Glass 2012 90th anniversary

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Rare and Iconic Venini Fazzoletto a Canne vase 90th anniversary, model 701.01, in white and pink opalino glass, Signed 2012 with original box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare French C1850 Napoleon III Ruby Ruffle Glass Epergne Gilded Bronze & Marble
Rare French C1850 Napoleon III Ruby Ruffle Glass Epergne Gilded Bronze & Marble

Rare French C1850 Napoleon III Ruby Ruffle Glass Epergne Gilded Bronze & Marble

Located in Nottingham, GB

The combination of the ruby glass, gilded bronze and pale stone makes this a particularly attractive tabletop object. It could be displayed simply as a decorative object, used to ho...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Vases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper & Brass Candlesticks
Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper & Brass Candlesticks

Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper & Brass Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper & Brass Candlesticks are perfect period pieces for adding an Old World touch to any decor! This is a wonderful set of mid-18th century copp...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Pair of Natural Black Lace Agate Geodes with White Agate Centers
Rare Pair of Natural Black Lace Agate Geodes with White Agate Centers

Rare Pair of Natural Black Lace Agate Geodes with White Agate Centers

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Pair of Natural Black Lace Agate Geodes with White Agate Centers ▫️ Description A rare and highly distinctive pair of natural Agate Geodes from Brazil, these matching specimen...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare French Art Nouveau Pink Glass Vase by Laignelet, circa 1909–1920
Rare French Art Nouveau Pink Glass Vase by Laignelet, circa 1909–1920

Rare French Art Nouveau Pink Glass Vase by Laignelet, circa 1909–1920

By La Verrerie de Laignelet

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exquisite and highly collectible example of early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass, this signed Laignelet pink glass vase combines delicate hand-painted artistry, exceptional...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Thomas Bastide Rare Heavy Baccarat Wide Elephants Relief Frosted Crystal Vase
Thomas Bastide Rare Heavy Baccarat Wide Elephants Relief Frosted Crystal Vase

Thomas Bastide Rare Heavy Baccarat Wide Elephants Relief Frosted Crystal Vase

By Baccarat, Thomas Bastide

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful frosted front vase , crystal designed by Thomas Bastide for Baccart sold in AS/IS condition with 4 microchips in the corners as shown a very discounted price when is displa...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

A rare George III circular pressed boxwood commemorative snuffbox
A rare George III circular pressed boxwood commemorative snuffbox

A rare George III circular pressed boxwood commemorative snuffbox

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare George III circular pressed boxwood commemorative snuffbox The push-on cover of medallion form depicting a Chelsea Pensioner and a Greenwich Pensioner, each lacking a limb, s...

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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Rare JASBA Aztec Floor Vase, Ceramic, West Germany, 1970s
Rare JASBA Aztec Floor Vase, Ceramic, West Germany, 1970s

Rare JASBA Aztec Floor Vase, Ceramic, West Germany, 1970s

By Jasba

Located in Landshut, BY

A very rare 'Aztec' relief-décor floor vase from JASBA KERAMIK. JASBA produced several series of ceramics on themes inspired by ancient civilizations; among the most sought-after t...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

By Fornasetti, Piero 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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines
Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines

Located in PARIS, FR

This rare 19th-century three-arm candelabrum is crafted entirely from solid bronze — an unusual and refined choice compared to the more commonly used wrought iron of the period. Its ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral A refined and visually striking example of Japanese cloisonné enamel from the Meiji period (1868–1912),...

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare Art Deco "Flowering Cactus" Vase by Waylande Gregory
Rare Art Deco "Flowering Cactus" Vase by Waylande Gregory

Rare Art Deco "Flowering Cactus" Vase by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gorgeously glazed in shades of moss green and blue-green by Waylande Gregory, this rare and large vase depicts a flowering cactus plant, its foliage highlighted with a metallic silve...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

René Lalique "Soucis" Rare Deep Blue Vase Design 1930.
René Lalique "Soucis" Rare Deep Blue Vase Design 1930.

René Lalique "Soucis" Rare Deep Blue Vase Design 1930.

By René Lalique

Located in Skanninge, SE

Wonderful deep blue René Lalique "Soucis" vase designed in 1930. "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature (see image). This piece was made before 1946. Great condition, no issues! 17.9cm hi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Rockwood Pottery Candlestick holders Light Pink Dolphin 1919
Rare Rockwood Pottery Candlestick holders Light Pink Dolphin 1919

Rare Rockwood Pottery Candlestick holders Light Pink Dolphin 1919

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rockwood Pottery McDonald NU 2464 Light Pink Dolphin Candlesticks by Lucile Henzke: These enchanting candlesticks embody the collaborative brilliance of Rockwood Pottery and the art...

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Antique 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa

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.

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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1840 Large Bronze Head of Russian Priest Labelled James Bourlet & Sons Ltd
Rare 1840 Large Bronze Head of Russian Priest Labelled James Bourlet & Sons Ltd

Rare 1840 Large Bronze Head of Russian Priest Labelled James Bourlet & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare bronze head of a Russian Priest with a paper label from the very famous James Bourlet & Son's LTD This head is beautifully...

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Antique 1840s German Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of 19th Century Portrait Busts of Caesars Marcus Aurelius and Caracall
Rare Pair of 19th Century Portrait Busts of Caesars Marcus Aurelius and Caracall

Rare Pair of 19th Century Portrait Busts of Caesars Marcus Aurelius and Caracall

Located in Benington, Herts

Wonderful pair of 19th Century Roman Emperor Portrait Busts Representing Marcus Aurelius and Caracalla in Terracotta with Bronze Heads. Italy Naples late 19th / early 20th Century. ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre
"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre

"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This diminutive version of one of Raymond Delamarre's greatest sculptural works -- which depicts Mowgli (Rudyard Kipling's character) walking through the jungle accompanied by two li...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare AAA Citrine Butterfly Geode with Deep Madeira Orange Druzy
Rare AAA Citrine Butterfly Geode with Deep Madeira Orange Druzy

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...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Emilia Castillo Sculptural Silver-Plated Vase or Candle Holder, Mexican
Rare Emilia Castillo Sculptural Silver-Plated Vase or Candle Holder, Mexican

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 ...

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Orange Ball Vase West Germany Pottery Wekara 1850-18
Rare Orange Ball Vase West Germany Pottery Wekara 1850-18

Rare Orange Ball Vase West Germany Pottery Wekara 1850-18

By West German Pottery

Located in Poperinge, BE

Rare convex vase by Wekara Keramik, West Germany pottery from the 1960s, beautiful design with abstract floral design made of orange and brown ceramic in relief, numbered 1850-18 at ...

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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Minimal Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, Tiffany & Co signed Angela Cummings
Rare Minimal Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, Tiffany & Co signed Angela Cummings

Rare Minimal Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, Tiffany & Co signed Angela Cummings

By Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A sleek embodiment of refined minimalism, this Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, signed by Angela Cummings and dating to circa 1990, is an outstanding example of late 20th-cen...

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1990s American Modern Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere 1970
Rare Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere 1970

Rare Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere 1970

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Signed Curtis Jere Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base Three stemmed wire sprays with lower brass leaves and a perched bird in solid bronze Mounted to quartz...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase
Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase

By Dorflinger

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Crystal Glass Vase. Vase is Finely Detailed Throughout in a Magnificent Pattern Surrounded Throughout. Ap...

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20th Century North American Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

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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.