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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...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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 Gefle, Upsala Ekeby, 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 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...

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Antique Tiffany Favrile Cypriote Art Glass Vase, circa 1900 Arts & Craft
Rare Antique Tiffany Favrile Cypriote Art Glass Vase, circa 1900 Arts & Craft

Rare Antique Tiffany Favrile Cypriote Art Glass Vase, circa 1900 Arts & Craft

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Vienna, AT

An exceptional and highly collectible Art Nouveau iridescent art glass vase, dating to circa 1900. This striking cabinet vase features an exquisite, organically textured body mimicki...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

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...

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Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

"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

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep Purple Grape Amethyst Druzy and Rare Inclusions
Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep Purple Grape Amethyst Druzy and Rare Inclusions

Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep Purple Grape Amethyst Druzy and Rare Inclusions

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A super rare find, this Rare Gallery Quality Amethyst Cluster features large AAA dark purple amethyst druzy and numerous rare Cristobalite and Calcite inclusions spread throughout an...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Figures with Doves, Rare Art Deco Sculptures by de Vegh, Gray, Red and Blue
Figures with Doves, Rare Art Deco Sculptures by de Vegh, Gray, Red and Blue

Figures with Doves, Rare Art Deco Sculptures by de Vegh, Gray, Red and Blue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautifully glazed, rare pair of fine ceramic sculptures, depicting highly-stylized male and female figures, each holding doves, was sculpted by Geza de Vegh for the Phoenix pot...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom

Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and beautifully carved owl. This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Venini, VeArt

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

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

Rare Nude Goddess Art Nouveau Celluloid Straight Razor by Ern. C. Friedr
Rare Nude Goddess Art Nouveau Celluloid Straight Razor by Ern. C. Friedr

Rare Nude Goddess Art Nouveau Celluloid Straight Razor by Ern. C. Friedr

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare nude Art Nouveau celluloid handle Straight Razor. This is a great antique straight razor with a detailed Art Nouveau Nude standing in a greek setting leaf carved into the handle...

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Vintage 1910s German Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Rare Palais Royal-Style Gilt-Bronze Inkstand with Mother-of-Pearl Trinket Dishes
Rare Palais Royal-Style Gilt-Bronze Inkstand with Mother-of-Pearl Trinket Dishes

Rare Palais Royal-Style Gilt-Bronze Inkstand with Mother-of-Pearl Trinket Dishes

Located in Nottingham, GB

A highly decorative and unusually elaborate late 19th-century French Palais Royal-style desk stand, combining a cut-glass inkwell, pen holder and two exquisite mother-of-pearl trinke...

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Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

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...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Urns

Materials

Ceramic

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce
1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce Musical Decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot by Charles Sykes Silver Spirit This is a c...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Rare Art Deco Vase in Pitcher Form by Greber
Rare Art Deco Vase in Pitcher Form by Greber

Rare Art Deco Vase in Pitcher Form by Greber

By Charles Greber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gorgeously glazed in metallic black and coral hues, this vase in pitcher form has a classic, Art Deco silhouette, with geometric, fan-shaped setbacks at the bottom. This piece was ma...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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 the label is no longer attached This handsome beast is free standin...

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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860
Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860

Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860

By William Briggs and Co.

Located in Bath, GB

It is rare to find a pair of these candlesticks in a winning combination of classically styled silver plate paired with glass columns, here we have a set of four! Just back from o...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones
Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones

Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and rare jewelry box made out of solid brass and Lucite designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is very heavy and well made, the inside lining is made ou...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade
Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade

Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade

Located in Vienna, AT

An extraordinarily rare and monumental 66 cm (26 inches) tall West German Fat Lava floor vase, showcasing a masterclass in mid-century experimental ceramics. This museum-quality stat...

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ultra Rare Stalactite Formed Amethyst Geode, A Landscape Geode Masterpiece
Ultra Rare Stalactite Formed Amethyst Geode, A Landscape Geode Masterpiece

Ultra Rare Stalactite Formed Amethyst Geode, A Landscape Geode Masterpiece

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

▫️ Description This geode is a natural marvel, exceptionally rare because of the Micro Stalactite covered by micro druzy and their delicate thin growth. The odds to find a geode lik...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Doulton Lambeth Exceptionally Rare Pair Impasto Arrabian Pattern Vases, 1879
Doulton Lambeth Exceptionally Rare Pair Impasto Arrabian Pattern Vases, 1879

Doulton Lambeth Exceptionally Rare Pair Impasto Arrabian Pattern Vases, 1879

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptionally rare Doulton Lambeth Impasto pair of bottle vases marked Arrabian by F M Collins (Mrs Vale) dated 1879. F M Collins was a Faience Department artist and a pioneer...

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Brutalist Style Welded Steel Freeform Sculpture by Marcello Fantoni
Rare Brutalist Style Welded Steel Freeform Sculpture by Marcello Fantoni

Rare Brutalist Style Welded Steel Freeform Sculpture by Marcello Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Brutalist style welded steel freeform sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor marked and numbered under the base Fantoni, Italy, 705.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Steel

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.....

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Danish Modern Teak & Silver Atomic Age Candleholders
Rare Pair of Danish Modern Teak & Silver Atomic Age Candleholders

Rare Pair of Danish Modern Teak & Silver Atomic Age Candleholders

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare pair of Danish modern Atomic age, candle holders we never seen or had these set in a stock, solid teak vase with silver legs and tops you can fit tapered long candles, we...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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

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

Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box
Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box

Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Bochum, NRW

Light Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Box - Round Shape with Grape Leaves Dimensions: Measure 10 cm in height and 12 cm in diameter. In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Rare ca. 1970 Murano Millefiori Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Italy 10"
Rare ca. 1970 Murano Millefiori Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Italy 10"

Rare ca. 1970 Murano Millefiori Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Italy 10"

Located in Nottingham, GB

A striking vintage Murano hand-blown art glass centrepiece vase, dating to approximately c.1970 and originating from Murano, Venice, Italy. This substantial and highly decorative vas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine
A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

By Lepine

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and Barometer set by Jean Antoine Lepine. Appointment to the King Jean Lepine moved to Par...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s
Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s

Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s

By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Absolutely breathtaking, stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury centrepiece multi-coloured pink, orange, lilac blue and yellow glass abstract "Pulcinella" ( a 17th century a...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Rare Argenta Art Deco Bowl, 1940s
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Rare Argenta Art Deco Bowl, 1940s

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Rare Argenta Art Deco Bowl, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Rare Argenta Art Deco bowl in glazed ceramics decorated with fish in the silver inlay, Sweden, 1940s. Measures: 18.5 x 4 cm. Stamped Gustavsberg, Kåge...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Native American Objects

Materials

Opal

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set
Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three antique Japanese Meiji period vases, distinguished by their flared necks and decorative designs. Two of the vases feature high-shouldered forms, while the third is of a globula...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems
Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems

Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Pair of Webb hand blown crystal candlesticks with wrythen stems and cupped foot. These magnificent candlesticks have brass mounts with separate optic rib blown bobeches that sit belo...

Category

Early 20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Lino Sabbatini Rare Set of Graduated Round Silvered Bowls, Italy, 1970s
Lino Sabbatini Rare Set of Graduated Round Silvered Bowls, Italy, 1970s

Lino Sabbatini Rare Set of Graduated Round Silvered Bowls, Italy, 1970s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in New York, NY

Lino Sabbatini ( 1925-2016 ) A rare set of three graduated round silvered bowls with decorated rim. Signed Italy, 1970's Dimensions: Large: 12.5 Ø, medium: 10.75 Ø, small: 7.5 Ø.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture
A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture

A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Green Malachite Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculptural Obelisk Suited for Mantel or Desk Exquisite craftsmanship, wonderful colour. A sumptuous green malachite hand-crafted ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

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 ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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 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 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Gargoulette Water Jug Cruche
Rare 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Gargoulette Water Jug Cruche

Rare 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Gargoulette Water Jug Cruche

Located in Buisson, FR

This authentic and rare 19th-century yellow-glazed water jug, known in France as a gargoulette, dates from circa 1850-1880 and is a beautiful example of traditional Southern French p...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s, Rare Color
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s, Rare Color

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s, Rare Color

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Aluminia "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. It has a more well-known decoration but the color combination is very rare. The vase...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Leblanc Freres Grand Tour Bronze Statue of the Arc De Triomph
Rare 19th Century Leblanc Freres Grand Tour Bronze Statue of the Arc De Triomph

Rare 19th Century Leblanc Freres Grand Tour Bronze Statue of the Arc De Triomph

By Leblanc Frères 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare early 19th century solid bronze with marble base Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomph by the world renown French comp...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Amethyst Geode Jewelry Box with Rare Stalactite Formations and Golden Rutile
Amethyst Geode Jewelry Box with Rare Stalactite Formations and Golden Rutile

Amethyst Geode Jewelry Box with Rare Stalactite Formations and Golden Rutile

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Gorgeous Small Jewelry Box Amethyst Geode with Rare Inclusions of Golden Goethite (AKA Rutile) and Stalactites This exquisite geode is a one-of-a-kind find that showcases a rare for...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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/...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Golden-Orange Druzy & Flower Rosettes
Rare Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Golden-Orange Druzy & Flower Rosettes

Rare Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Golden-Orange Druzy & Flower Rosettes

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Natural Golden Orange Citrine Geode Cave – Feng Shui Crystal for Wealth, Energy & Prosperity ▫️ Description A rarely seen, all-natural citrine geode cave, this small yet gorge...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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

Blue Lace Agate Geode with Rare Inclusions, a Natural Artwork
Blue Lace Agate Geode with Rare Inclusions, a Natural Artwork

Blue Lace Agate Geode with Rare Inclusions, a Natural Artwork

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

With Blue and White Laces, this Blue Banded Agate geode is a rare find, gorgeously showcasing what nature is capable of making. This specific specimen comes from our Father's collect...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside in Progressione di sculptur...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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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.