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Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Specimen Type: Arsenopyrite Weight: 36 grams Dimension: H: 3 x W: 4 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural specimen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Extremely Rare Early Rationalist Ceramic Basin/Vase by Pietro Cascella, Italy, l
Extremely Rare Early Rationalist Ceramic Basin/Vase by Pietro Cascella, Italy, l

Extremely Rare Early Rationalist Ceramic Basin/Vase by Pietro Cascella, Italy, l

By Pietro Cascella

Located in Firenze, IT

An extraordinary, museum-quality ceramic basin vase, representing a highly significant and rare example of the early career of the legendary Italian sculptor Pietro Cascella (1921-20...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard
Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of iron candle holders designed by Quistgaard in cast iron take the tappered long candles comes with its original box very nice set and rare to find a pair.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity
1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity

1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity

Located in Haarlem, NL

A little bit creepy but very beautiful this petrified unborn cow baby mummy. Calf mummification occurs when a cow foetus dies inside the womb for to some reason and instead of exp...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn
Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn

Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn

Located in Doha, QA

A very rare and very decorative Italian Majolica Vase. Hight 41 cm. The vase is decorated with four faces of God Ammon-epithet of Zeus, and two of Neptun’s angles -protectors of the ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890
Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890

Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Pair of French Majolica grapes wall pockets Circa 1890. possibly Orchies.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger
Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger

Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite piece is crafted with great care and beauty. It features a stunning dragon scene and is marked at the base. Cloisonné, the enameling technique employed in this piece,...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

By Upsala Ekeby, Gefle, Lillemor Mannerheim

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare trio from the ‘Mangania’ series, designed by Lillemor Mannerheim and produced by Gefle for Upsala-Ekeby in 1955. Each piece is made of finely crafted stoneware with Mannerheim...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase
Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase

Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item is a Spectacular and Very Beautiful European Specimen of White to Burgundy Colored Art Glass made in the exacting methods of the original Masters of Galle with Exq...

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s
Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Located in Tarzana, CA

Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s A rare and elegant Gucci travel chess set housed in a GG monogram canvas suitcase with signature red and green stripe and g...

Category

Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Dino Martens Rare "Iradato" Aureliano Toso Bowl, circa 1950
Dino Martens Rare "Iradato" Aureliano Toso Bowl, circa 1950

Dino Martens Rare "Iradato" Aureliano Toso Bowl, circa 1950

By Dino Martens

Located in Sharon, CT

Important example from one of Martens most interesting series.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box
Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box

Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Red Lion, PA

Large Early 20th Century Abercrombie & Fitch Solid Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box, A True Unicorn of American Sporting History There are rare objects. And then there are obj...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Franco Bettonica, Space age rare red ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970
Franco Bettonica, Space age rare red ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970

Franco Bettonica, Space age rare red ceramic vase, Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970

By Franco Bettonica, Gabbianelli

Located in Firenze, IT

Red space age ceramic vase designed by Franco Bettonica Gabbianelli Italy ca. 1970 Marked under the base. H 30 cm - 19.5 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Rare Glass Bowl White & Amber Attributed To Pukeberg
Danish Modern Rare Glass Bowl White & Amber Attributed To Pukeberg

Danish Modern Rare Glass Bowl White & Amber Attributed To Pukeberg

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rare Scandinavian glass bowl 2 tone color combo, yellow and white, circa 1960's no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks
Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks

Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made of gilded brass with intricate incised decoration on delicate molded stems with flanged bases. Comes as a pair. Dated 1717 Ile de France. There is a date of 1717 scratched into ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory
"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory

"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the rarest and most classic Art Deco sculptures ever produced in 1930s America, this striking Polo Player, complete with his original polo mallet, was sculpted by Waylande Gre...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens
Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens

Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens

By Montblanc

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare Montblanc sealed set of 3 Charles Dickens pens, consisting of a fountain pen (with a 18k gold nib), a ballpoint pen, and a mechanical pen, the green resin barrel decor...

Category

20th Century German Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

A Rare Early Victorian Strut Clock by Thomas Cole
A Rare Early Victorian Strut Clock by Thomas Cole

A Rare Early Victorian Strut Clock by Thomas Cole

Located in London, GB

Early Engraved Gilt-Bronze Strut Clock No. 565 by Thomas Cole for C.F. Hancock, circa 1850/51 A rare and early engraved gilt-bronze strut clock by Thomas Cole (1800–1864), numbered 5...

Category

Antique 1850s English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Majolica Vase with Olives Perret Gentil Menton
Rare 19th Century Majolica Vase with Olives Perret Gentil Menton

Rare 19th Century Majolica Vase with Olives Perret Gentil Menton

By Eugène Perret Gentil 1

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica vase With olives signed Perret Gentil Menton.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking and sculptural 1970s Murano art glass bowl, hand blown in thick, luminous opaline glass. The form beautifully mimics an open clam shell, with fluid folds and organic curva...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950
Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950

Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950

By Quimper Faience Pottery, Paul Fouillen

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Paul Fouillen Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of wide bands on the base and on the rim and abstract patterns in the central area of the vase. Cohesive ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic

Rare Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Possibly Russian, Early 1800s
Rare Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Possibly Russian, Early 1800s

Rare Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Possibly Russian, Early 1800s

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of Neoclassical period porcelain vases, possibly Russian from the early 1800s. The gilt porcelain vases are decorated with raised bisque garlands of flowers and porcelain...

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster
Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster

Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A One-of-a-Kind Hexagonal Yellow Calcite on a Gemmy, Sparkly Amethyst ▫️ Description Calcite specimens from Brazil are a collector’s favorite — and finding one with a hexagonal for...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany
Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s This stunning and rare large ceramic vase is a beautiful example of Bay Keramik’s iconic designs from the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Arabia of Finland, Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s Great condition. Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'. Annikki Hovisaari...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece
Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Art Deco Opalescent Lady in Shell Centerpiece Lamp. Signed with raised Sabino France signature at base. Only a handful of these Rare ...

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related patina. Original fittings and locks. In good condition and untouched original. En...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets
Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets

Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 5 Rare Genuine Papago Indian Baskets Includes; - A large Basket / Tray Man in Maze by Anne Miguel - An oval Basket with cactus - A Round woven basket by Mary Lists - A small...

Category

20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Willow

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983
Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

By VeArt, Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined Italian vase in two-tone blown glass made by the artistic manufacturer VeArt in 1983 and signed on the bottom

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design
Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

By Heath Ceramics

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare double tone ashtray design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice lines ceramic with no chips or cracks and beautiful color.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Generators with Rare Hematite Inclusions
Set of 4 Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Generators with Rare Hematite Inclusions

Set of 4 Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Generators with Rare Hematite Inclusions

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Wholesale Set of AAA-Grade Clear Quartz Generators with Rare Hematoid Inclusions ▫️Description A small set of four clear quartz generator points with hematoid quartz point, this lo...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Amethyst Specimen, A Natural Sculpture with Rare Large Stalactites
Large Amethyst Specimen, A Natural Sculpture with Rare Large Stalactites

Large Amethyst Specimen, A Natural Sculpture with Rare Large Stalactites

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Large Amethyst Stalactite Sculpture with Golden Goethite, Galaxy Druzy Amethyst, and Dozens of Calcite Inclusions ▫️ Description A Large Natural Crystal Sculpture, this compel...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris Handles Ewer Vase, Rare 1898
Loetz Rubin Matte Iris Handles Ewer Vase, Rare 1898

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris Handles Ewer Vase, Rare 1898

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall) Registered Model: PM I-7875 Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights. Measures: Height 7.75 in...

Category

Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s
Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s

Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Paris, IDF

This rare Accolay glazed ceramic vase à oreilles was part of the Maya collection made in the 1950s by Les potiers d’Accolay. It has a wonderful presence and will be beautiful in any ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Pauly & Co., Alfredo Barbini

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials

Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials

Located in London, GB

A rare newspaper basket in walnut designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens during the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910). Created for his own household use, the basket has a tapering...

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden
Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden

Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden

By CG Hallberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of night candlesticks in lovely Art Deco style designed by CG Hallberg in Stockholm, Sweden in 1931. The candlesticks are 21 cm in diameter (including the handle), they are 6,...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Antique Cloisonne Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th Century, Rare Antique Vase
Antique Cloisonne Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th Century, Rare Antique Vase

Antique Cloisonne Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th Century, Rare Antique Vase

Located in Bastogne, BE

A bronze and cloisonne enamel square vase. Cloisonne bronze vase, Japan XIX, signature cartridge. Large quadrangular bronze vase, Japanese work from the 19th century, signed b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU
Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU

Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU

By Jaru

Located in Hawthorne, CA

MWM DESIGN INTERIORS proudly curates an exclusive selection of decorative objects, fine furniture, and collectible art, tailored to an international clientele with an eye for the exc...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rare Pair of Bas-Relief in Turkish Marble, 18th Century
Rare Pair of Bas-Relief in Turkish Marble, 18th Century

Rare Pair of Bas-Relief in Turkish Marble, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

These pair of bas-relief in Turkish marble is an original pair of decorative object realized in Italy in the 18th century. Original Turkish marble. Both the pieces are in excel...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Marble

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.
very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.

By Universal Genève

Located in Munich, DE

very rare universal big eye ref. 84100/01. the rarest universal chronograph around. made for 4 years and not more than 200 pieces with black and white dial. a true icon.....

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s
Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this pie...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks
Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks

Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks

By William Parker

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of Georgian candlestick the gilt lacquered bases with ball bead knurl mounting white porcelain drums with gilt decoration this supporting diamond cut-glass eggs terminating wi...

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Orrefors Kosta Boda Erika Lagerbielke Glass Vase Ltd Ed 21/60 Signed
Rare Orrefors Kosta Boda Erika Lagerbielke Glass Vase Ltd Ed 21/60 Signed

Rare Orrefors Kosta Boda Erika Lagerbielke Glass Vase Ltd Ed 21/60 Signed

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare and impressive large Orrefors Kosta Boda art glass vase, designed by renowned Swedish glass artist Erika Lagerbielke and produced by the master craftsmen and women of Orrefors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element in pink tone Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original one of a kind glass shell was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. This e...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980

Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980

By Bitossi

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series”, produced in the early 1980s. These pieces feature the distinctive scavo finish, expertly...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight
Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight

Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent vintage Murano Venetian art glass paperweight features a polychrome cased ribbon pattern with a satin finish. Designed by Fratelli Toso circa 1960s. Measures 3" wide x 2 3/...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Ceramic Vase by W.C. Brouwer, Netherlands, Early 20th Century
Rare Ceramic Vase by W.C. Brouwer, Netherlands, Early 20th Century

Rare Ceramic Vase by W.C. Brouwer, Netherlands, Early 20th Century

By Axel Salto, Willem Coenraad Brouwer

Located in Dronten, NL

A striking and rare ceramic vase by renowned Dutch sculptor and ceramist W.C. Brouwer, crafted in his own workshop in the Netherlands. This piece exemplifies Brouwer’s signature fusi...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare
19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Natural Specimens

Materials

Mahogany

Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration
Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration

Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration

Located in Bilzen, BE

Works of this scale and technical sophistication were produced only in very limited quantities, making surviving examples highly desirable for collectors of Italian studio glass and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase
Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase

By Royal Daulton

Located in Redding, CT

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase possibly hand painted by by H. Morrey. Early 20th century with amazing hand painted artistry and glaze. Some chips on the top of the vase...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece, London 1884
Victorian Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece, London 1884

Victorian Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece, London 1884

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884. A/2128.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

RARE Art Ceramics Sgraffito Triangular Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor
RARE Art Ceramics Sgraffito Triangular Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor

RARE Art Ceramics Sgraffito Triangular Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

VERY RARE Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramics Sgraffito Triangular Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Large and impressive triangular shape vase with lava str...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays
Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays

Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays

By Dayagi

Located in San Diego, CA

Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays, circa 1960s. Timeless classic pieces perfect decor for someone who loves mid-century and history. These two go...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar & Feather Cut William Iv Lustres
Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar & Feather Cut William Iv Lustres

Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar & Feather Cut William Iv Lustres

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of rare pillar and feather cut William IV lustres hung with very unusual fan end rule drops and a second row of flat cut rule drops, the candle nozzle and stem collar cut with...

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Antique 1830s Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden

Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden

By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden A rare and striking pair of brass “Bow” candlesticks, designed by renowned Swedish metalsmith Pierre...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

"Hand to Head, " Rare, Art Deco Sculpture with Female Figure in Blue and Green
"Hand to Head, " Rare, Art Deco Sculpture with Female Figure in Blue and Green

"Hand to Head, " Rare, Art Deco Sculpture with Female Figure in Blue and Green

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully glazed in tones of pale taupe, sea blue and soft green, this rare sculpture depicting a female figure robed in Classical garb was made by Kieler Kunst-Keramic in Kiel, Ge...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse  This is a rare and beautiful find
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse  This is a rare and beautiful find

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find

By Liberty of London

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made for Liberty but there is no label This handsome beast is free standing, he has a sad...

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Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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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.