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Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand
Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand

Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare octogonal dinanderie charger in patinated copper and nickel silver by Jean Dunand.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper

Rare Gold Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Ashtray Trinket Box, Italian Venezia
Rare Gold Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Ashtray Trinket Box, Italian Venezia

Rare Gold Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Ashtray Trinket Box, Italian Venezia

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant and highly decorative Murano glass ashtray or trinket box, beautifully combining clear textured glass with rich gilt brass detailing. This refined rectangular piece featur...

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Early 2000s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s

Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palermo, IT

It has a small chip, as evidenced by one of the descriptive photographs. Very rare object to find today. Barovier & Toso is a Murano glass company in Venice.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Rare Dunhill Marble & Sterling Silver Foliate Mounted Catchall Ashtray Dish
Rare Dunhill Marble & Sterling Silver Foliate Mounted Catchall Ashtray Dish

Rare Dunhill Marble & Sterling Silver Foliate Mounted Catchall Ashtray Dish

By Dunhill

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and unusual marble catchall or ashtray dish mounted with a foliate motif vine decoration and a sterling silver dunhill tag mounted to side. A made in Italy label is attached t...

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20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Rare Green Ceramic Vide-Poche by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, 1950s
Rare Green Ceramic Vide-Poche by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, 1950s

Rare Green Ceramic Vide-Poche by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, 1950s

By Richard Ginori, Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and rare ceramic vide-poche designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Small Majolica Daisy Cache Pot Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Rare Small Majolica Daisy Cache Pot Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Rare Small Majolica Daisy Cache Pot Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Villeroy Boch / Mettlach Jardiniere on Flower Columns, 1890
Very Rare Villeroy Boch / Mettlach Jardiniere on Flower Columns, 1890

Very Rare Villeroy Boch / Mettlach Jardiniere on Flower Columns, 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Handewitt, DE

Pair of very rare Villeroy Boch / Mettlach jardiniere on flower columns circa .1890. Richly decorated with ornaments, heads and colors. Very good quality. PS comes from a private col...

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica

Rare Dish in Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard, Ipsens, Denmark
Rare Dish in Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard, Ipsens, Denmark

Rare Dish in Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard, Ipsens, Denmark

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsens, Denmark. Rare dish in hand-painted glazed ceramic with a lizard. Model number 138. 1920s. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 20.0 x H 5.0 cm.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Majolica Jardinière Squash, Grape and Leaves Wilhelm Schiller & Son
Rare Majolica Jardinière Squash, Grape and Leaves Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Rare Majolica Jardinière Squash, Grape and Leaves Wilhelm Schiller & Son

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Austin, TX

Rare and unique 19th century Majolica jardinière with squash, grape and leaves signed Ws & S (Wilhelm Schiller & Son).

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Antique 1880s Czech Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

"Leaves and Flowers", Rare Art Deco Lidded Dish in Canary Yellow, Lime Green
"Leaves and Flowers", Rare Art Deco Lidded Dish in Canary Yellow, Lime Green

"Leaves and Flowers", Rare Art Deco Lidded Dish in Canary Yellow, Lime Green

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly glazed in tones of canary yellow and lime green, this highly rare covered dish adorned with stylized flowers and leaves was designed by Raoul Josset and José Martin for C...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Rare pure Art Nouveau Jugendstil flower jardiniere 1900 Julius Dressler, Austria
Rare pure Art Nouveau Jugendstil flower jardiniere 1900 Julius Dressler, Austria

Rare pure Art Nouveau Jugendstil flower jardiniere 1900 Julius Dressler, Austria

By Julius Dressler

Located in Wien, AT

Fantastic, rare, pure Art Nouveau jardiniere, made by the well-known Julius Dressler, according to the mark, before 1910, in Austria/Bohemia. This outstanding planter is handcrafted...

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Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated
Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated

Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated

Located in Sweden, SE

This ceramic dish is an extremely rare museum-quality piece and will become the crown jewel of any exclusive collection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishe...

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 17th century Dutch Bellarmine Jug - Baardmankruik - Bartmann jug Rare!
Antique 17th century Dutch Bellarmine Jug - Baardmankruik - Bartmann jug Rare!

Antique 17th century Dutch Bellarmine Jug - Baardmankruik - Bartmann jug Rare!

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Bartmann jug (from German Bartmann, "bearded man"), also called a Bellarmine jug, is a type of decorated salt-glazed stoneware that was manufactured in Europe throughout the 16th a...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina

Located in IT

This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Pottery

Antique Rare Pair Off 2x Cachepot In Copper And Angels Aside Ca 1880
Antique Rare Pair Off 2x Cachepot In Copper And Angels Aside Ca 1880

Antique Rare Pair Off 2x Cachepot In Copper And Angels Aside Ca 1880

Located in Tilburg, NL

Rare pair of antique french repousse brass cachepots or jardinieres. Dated late 19th century. Napoleon 3 era. Classical, Victorian, and Neo- Gotic revival elements to find in this d...

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper, Brass

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Rare Endive Dish in Glazed Ceramics
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Rare Endive Dish in Glazed Ceramics

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Rare Endive Dish in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Rare Endive dish in glazed ceramics. Beautiful eggshell glaze. 1960s. Measures: 32.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Very rare Antique Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot
Very rare Antique Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot

Very rare Antique Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the third one we have seen in 10 years. Condition chip to s...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage c...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish Flowers, 1875-1908
Rare Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish Flowers, 1875-1908

Rare Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish Flowers, 1875-1908

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice and unusual export Chinese porcelain cantonese dish in polychrome colors, Truly a fantastic piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare, large antique English jardinière with brass etchings and lion heads
Rare, large antique English jardinière with brass etchings and lion heads

Rare, large antique English jardinière with brass etchings and lion heads

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare, English 19th-century brass jardinière with beautiful etchings and hand-crafted details, floral motifs, coat of arms, chunky ornate lion head ring-handles, and a trio paw-foot ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

A Lovely shaped 17C Edo period Rare Porcelain Dish Fisherman Enamel
A Lovely shaped 17C Edo period Rare Porcelain Dish Fisherman Enamel

A Lovely shaped 17C Edo period Rare Porcelain Dish Fisherman Enamel

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting of a fisherman walking the bridge of a river. Condition Good condition, chip to rim, tha...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

"Pair of Rare Tall Ichiban Eartheware Vases, Unique Glaze, Circa 1980s"
"Pair of Rare Tall Ichiban Eartheware Vases, Unique Glaze, Circa 1980s"

"Pair of Rare Tall Ichiban Eartheware Vases, Unique Glaze, Circa 1980s"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Rare Tall Uniquely Glazed Earthenware Pottery by Ichiban, can be used as Individually or as a Pair

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Antique 1880s American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Small Majolica Wild Rose Salt Cellar Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Rare Small Majolica Wild Rose Salt Cellar Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Rare Small Majolica Wild Rose Salt Cellar Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Small Majolica Wild Rose Salt Cellar Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Dick Talbett Centerpiece Plate Bowl, Mid Century Modern Art Glass
Rare Dick Talbett Centerpiece Plate Bowl, Mid Century Modern Art Glass

Rare Dick Talbett Centerpiece Plate Bowl, Mid Century Modern Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare centerpiece glass plate or bowl was handmade by Dick Talbett for his studio Ancient Glass in 1950s as a part of Radiant Temple series. The bowl features abstract graphic patter...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique French Majolica Planter Jardiniere with Winged Griffins and Flowers
Rare Antique French Majolica Planter Jardiniere with Winged Griffins and Flowers

Rare Antique French Majolica Planter Jardiniere with Winged Griffins and Flowers

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare antique French majolica planter with winged griffins and flowers, Cache Pot. Antique Barbotine cache pot, Barbotine planter, jardiniere. Absolutely gorgeous antique French Barb...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Majolica

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier
Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier. 2 pansies, 2 wild roses , 1 daisy. Table vases decorations , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height ...

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare French Art Nouveau Brass and Opalescent Glass Cachepot, Late 19th Century
Rare French Art Nouveau Brass and Opalescent Glass Cachepot, Late 19th Century

Rare French Art Nouveau Brass and Opalescent Glass Cachepot, Late 19th Century

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant French Art Nouveau cachepot, dating from the late 19th century, featuring a striking "whiplash" brass structure and rare opalescent glass. The frame appears ...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare English Porcelain Covered Cachepots, Derby, circa 1820
Pair of Rare English Porcelain Covered Cachepots, Derby, circa 1820

Pair of Rare English Porcelain Covered Cachepots, Derby, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

This pair is unique in that the one on the left depicts 'The Chainbridge', one of the first suspension bridges designed by Thomas Telford-Over the Menai Strait in Wales, circa 1870. ...

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Antique 1820s English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Rare "Atlantis" Bowl / Dish, Late 20th C
Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Rare "Atlantis" Bowl / Dish, Late 20th C

Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Rare "Atlantis" Bowl / Dish, Late 20th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rolf Sinnemark (b. 1941) for Rörstrand. Rare "Atlantis" bowl / dish in glazed ceramics. Late 20th century. Measures: 30 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish
Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish

Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period example with carved fish design. Storage Box included Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, whe...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Very rare vide-poche attributed to Robert Picault Vallauris circa 1950
Very rare vide-poche attributed to Robert Picault Vallauris circa 1950

Very rare vide-poche attributed to Robert Picault Vallauris circa 1950

Located in NICE, FR

This ceramic vide-poche, attributed to Robert Picault, features his distinctive Vallauris craftsmanship. The piece is characterized by its black-glazed exterior and white interior, ...

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain
Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white, with added copper red. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a che...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Plate with Ox and Figure Landscape
Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Plate with Ox and Figure Landscape

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Plate with Ox and Figure Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain plate in Ming style but Kangxi period, Interesting border decoration. Marked with a sacred mushroom. Additional information: Material: Por...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris
Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris

Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Signed Napoleon III Pedestal By Furniture Maker Alphonse Giroux of Paris, ebonised and gilt overlay pedestal table, the under-tier fitted with a waterlily with further beaded ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Camphor Wood Chest with Brass Fittings, England, 1890s Design
Antique Camphor Wood Chest with Brass Fittings, England, 1890s Design

Antique Camphor Wood Chest with Brass Fittings, England, 1890s Design

Located in LEGNY, FR

Camphor wood, renowned for its natural insect-repellent properties, was especially valued for the preservation of textiles. Object rich in history, decorative piece with strong char...

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Antique 1890s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Ashtray made of fossilized wood, France, 19th
Ashtray made of fossilized wood, France, 19th

Ashtray made of fossilized wood, France, 19th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The exterior retains a raw, organic texture, contrasting with the smooth, glossy interior. A rare object blending mineral and plant life, both utilitarian and decorative

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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Other

Rare Round 3 Object Tableset with Bottle Tray, 1980s Italy
Rare Round 3 Object Tableset with Bottle Tray, 1980s Italy

Rare Round 3 Object Tableset with Bottle Tray, 1980s Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The opening in the middle table has a diameter of 33cm, so all kinds of beverage bottle can be placed in it. The diameter of the whole table top of the middle table is 70cm. Th...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Architectural Pottery Domino Planters by Malcolm Leland in Rare Blue
Pair of Architectural Pottery Domino Planters by Malcolm Leland in Rare Blue

Pair of Architectural Pottery Domino Planters by Malcolm Leland in Rare Blue

By Architectural Pottery, Malcolm Leland

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Architectural Pottery Domino Planters by Malcolm Leland in Rare Blue Glaze, model DB-2 From the Collection of Max Lawrence, Los Angeles Museum of California Design Comes wit...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Stoneware

Rare ceramic box by Ardine Spitters - Circa 2000 - Era Bayle Girel Lanusé Uzan
Rare ceramic box by Ardine Spitters - Circa 2000 - Era Bayle Girel Lanusé Uzan

Rare ceramic box by Ardine Spitters - Circa 2000 - Era Bayle Girel Lanusé Uzan

By Ardine Spitters

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Rare ceramic box by Ardine Spitters - Circa 2000 - Era Bayle Girel Lanusé Uzan Beautiful round lidded ceramic box by contemporary ceramic artist Ardine Spitters. This piece exemplif...

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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel

Rare Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Signed Will-George
Rare Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Signed Will-George

Rare Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Signed Will-George

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop California art pottery planter, signed Will-George. The planter features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo that sits directly ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Crystal Ashtray by Designer Daum, Rare Catch-All, Made in France
1970s Crystal Ashtray by Designer Daum, Rare Catch-All, Made in France

1970s Crystal Ashtray by Designer Daum, Rare Catch-All, Made in France

By Daum

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing rare ashtray or catch-all by Daum Nancy in crystal. Made in France No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition. The design of this piece is amazi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

Rare Moulded Antique Qing Chinese Blue White Butterfly Dish Porcelain China
Rare Moulded Antique Qing Chinese Blue White Butterfly Dish Porcelain China

Rare Moulded Antique Qing Chinese Blue White Butterfly Dish Porcelain China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Stunningly beautiful and delicate Cup & Saucer with a lovely scene of flowers. The paintwork is of very high quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bo...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain dish with underglaze blue. Scene of a lovely Ox or Cow in a landscape. Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644) Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plates Boat & Fisher, ca1600-1660
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plates Boat & Fisher, ca1600-1660

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plates Boat & Fisher, ca1600-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain dish with underglaze blue lake scene. Visible is a figure in a boat who seems to be a fisherman but is also playing the flute. Another figure is sitting in pagode which is ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C
Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a chenghua mark The base is...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plate Arhat, ca 1600-1640
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plate Arhat, ca 1600-1640

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plate Arhat, ca 1600-1640

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

⁠It's 17th century chinese porcelain, Ming period, made for the Japanese market. This unusual Kosumetsuke plate was used for the tea ceremony. Very nice⁠ The dish is strongly paint...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental and Rare Jerome Massier Blue Glazed Faience Satyr Planter and Stand
Monumental and Rare Jerome Massier Blue Glazed Faience Satyr Planter and Stand

Monumental and Rare Jerome Massier Blue Glazed Faience Satyr Planter and Stand

By Jerome Massier

Located in Hastings, GB

A truly outstanding Art Nouveau ceramic planter and stand in blue glazed faience, modelled as a trio of dancing satyr, complete with thyrsus in hand, their hoven feet firmly on the b...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of Seven Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Sashimi Plates In Box, Ando Jubei
Rare Set of Seven Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Sashimi Plates In Box, Ando Jubei

Rare Set of Seven Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Sashimi Plates In Box, Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Rare Japanese Ando Jubei Cloisonné Enamel Set of Seven Sashimi Plates / Dishes with Original Fitted Wooden Case, Circa 1930–1940 A rare and complete set of Seven Japanese cloisonné ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Brutalist vanity box by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970's
Brutalist vanity box by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970's

Brutalist vanity box by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970's

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium pieces.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Rare 1937 Copper & Brass Art Deco Machine Age Wall Planter Pair by Revere
Rare 1937 Copper & Brass Art Deco Machine Age Wall Planter Pair by Revere

Rare 1937 Copper & Brass Art Deco Machine Age Wall Planter Pair by Revere

By Revere

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A unique pair of 1937 Art Deco wall planters crafted from copper and brass. This Modernist set includes two wall platters, each mirroring the other, presenting a round copper back-pl...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Porcelain Collector Plates
Rare Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Porcelain Collector Plates

Rare Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Porcelain Collector Plates

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare and Fantastic Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Collector Plates Each plate finely painted with a different historical or mythological portrait and scene, the bo...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Porcelain

Ipsens, Denmark. Rare Dish in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard
Ipsens, Denmark. Rare Dish in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard

Ipsens, Denmark. Rare Dish in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic with a Lizard

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsens, Denmark. Rare dish in hand-painted glazed ceramic with a lizard. Model number 138. 1920s. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 20.0 x H 5.0 cm.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Pair Large Rare Red and Blue Figural Swimming Maiden Majolica Two Piece Planter
Pair Large Rare Red and Blue Figural Swimming Maiden Majolica Two Piece Planter

Pair Large Rare Red and Blue Figural Swimming Maiden Majolica Two Piece Planter

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of large and rare Majolica planters is a true collector’s treasure, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and bold artistry.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Majolica

Just Andersen. Rare bronze dish. With a motif of boy and goat kid.
Just Andersen. Rare bronze dish. With a motif of boy and goat kid.

Just Andersen. Rare bronze dish. With a motif of boy and goat kid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen (1884-1943). Rare bronze dish. Motif o a boy and goat kid. Large and heavy dish. Model number: B212 Dating: Ca. 1925. In excellent condition with minor wear and signs o...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's
Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s
Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century animal-shaped objects and nature-inspired sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

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.