$3,243Sale Price|35% Off
Rare Art Deco Stacked Brass & Copper Machine Age Humidor Box by John Ota, Pair
By John Otar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of matching rare 1935 all-original decorative boxes designed and produced by John Otar in California. These boxes feature individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked t...
Brass, Copper
Barovier rare Murano glass gold flecks vase .
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great early mid century Barovier Murano gold flecks vase .
Murano Glass
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured coromandel desk set of exceptional quality with rich patination and grain, finely hand carved with highly decorative studded brass mounts and st...
Brass
Rare “Vas Hippocampus” (Seahorse Vase) by Annacleto Spazzapan, 2011
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare “Vas Hippocampus” (Seahorse Vase) by Annacleto Spazzapan, 2011 An exceptional and rare example of contemporary collectible design, this striking “Vas Hippocampus” vase by accla...
Metal
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda sculpture , 1980's
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda sculpture , 1980's
Art Glass
RARE 19TH CENTURY FORTUNE TELLER'S PAINTED PALMISTRY ADVERTiSING SIGN C.1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A genuinely remarkable decorative object and an outstanding talking point for a serious collection.
Wood
Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large and early rare Georg Jensen large silver Jardinière, designed by Georg Jensen in 1916.
Sterling Silver
Rare Postmodern Resin Abstract Sculpture Signed With OM Symbol
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract thick lucite resin sculpture circa 1990's depicting OM yoga symbol, nice colors and very unique also signed in the lower back as shown , has a small hole in the bottom for f...
Resin
Vivienne Westwood Super Rare Cut and Slash Cardigan
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
This super rare and iconic piece of Vivienne Westwood was part of the Cut and Slash era. 1991 fabulous mustard chenille cardigan with red collar and gold foiled detailing is a coll...
Chenille
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Rare Petrified Wood Sculpture on Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Rare tones on this one and a half thick petrified wood slab, resting on a minimalist metal base. Beautiful pale blue veins with a contrasting edge left unpolished. We have a collecti...
Metal
Schafer & Vater Rare What a Night Porcelain Novelty Figure
By Schafer & Vater
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique German novelty porcelain figure ‘What a Night’ produced by renowned makers Schafer & Vater and dating from around 1910. The quirky bisque porcelain figure is one...
Porcelain
Rare Hertwig Katzhutte Germany Pair Parakeet Porcelain Figurine Ornament
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Ceramic Pair Budgerigars by Hertwig Katzhütte Colorful ceramic pair of budgerigars or parakeets, made by german manufacturer Hertwig Katzhütte. Marked underneath with the f...
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Rare China Figure by Freda G Doughty
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful porcelain Royal Worcester figure titled CHINA designed by Freda G Doughty and dated 1951. The rare figure portrays a young Chinese child sitting and eating a bowl of ric...
Porcelain
Theodor Karner for Rosenthal Rare Large Dachshund Porcelain Figure
By Theodor Kärner
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional German Rosenthal handmade porcelain figure of a Dachshund modelled by Professor Theodor Karner (German, 1884-1966) and dating from around 1937. The dachshund f...
Porcelain
Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831
By Charles Reily & George Storer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Charles Reily & George Storer, this very handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, with reed borders, and an engr...
Sterling Silver
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings. Our Outstanding 19th century Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our kno...
Bronze
Carved Amber Figure of Christ
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fine amber sculpture depicting Jesus Christ is a very rare object. Exemples of this sort can only be found in Germanic countries.
Other
Rare Alfredo Barbini VAMSA Duck Bird Sfumato Sommerso Murano Glass Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, V.A.M.S.A.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very rare and exquisite art glass duck or penguin bird sculpture by murano glass artist Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA (V.A.M.S.A.) circa 1938.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Rare 17th Century Baroque Bronze Door Knocker from Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and very charming door knocker, Venice, 17th century in bronze with special patina.
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Torso made from Rare Ancient Wood
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This impressive century year old rose wood with incredible patina and character has been hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic shape. Set on a minimalist black steel base...
Metal, Steel
$2,012 / set
Rare Pair Worcester Majolica Dragon Vases
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica vases which feature a Chinese dragon wrapped around the sides. Colouration: turquoise, green, red, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for...
Majolica
Rare Wrought-Iron Jugendstil/Art Deco Frame, circa 1920, Impressive quality
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
A rare wrought-iron frame in the Jugendstil/Art Deco style, dating to circa 1920. The frame is rectangular with a decorative crest of scrolling ironwork and a central textured plaque...
Wrought Iron
Super Rare Geometric Triangular Amethyst Geode Wings
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Triangular “Butterfly” Formation • Deep Purple Amethyst Druzy on White Agate Frame ▫️Description Amethyst geodes can form in many shapes—cathedrals, caves, tall, short, curved...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Alessio Tasca bronze sculptural plate Nove Italy 1960s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
As a result, this bronze bowl is not only an incredibly rare object but also a unique piece of art in its own right, making it highly sought after by collectors.
Bronze
$21,366 / item
Untitled, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: H 122 cm W 14.5/27 cm D 6 cm / Base, H 12.5 cm D 24 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian mar...
Marble
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...
Velvet, Wood
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Pink Barovier e Toso Bugnato Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
This wonderful object was produced in the 1980s in Italy by Barovier & Toso.
Murano Glass
"Sleeping Youth", Rare Bronze Sculpture of Shirtless Male Youth, Walker Hancock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A companion piece to Walker Hancock's "Daydream," also offered by Renaissance Man, this very rare bronze sculpture depicts a sleeping, shirtless male youth, his head nestled in the c...
Bronze
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The hand and staff are missing. A...
Wood
Michael Powolny Rare Pottery Pair Sparrows Figure c.1907
By Michael Powolny
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and rare Austrian Wiener Keramik pair of pottery sparrows by renowned sculptor and ceramicist Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954) and dating from around 1907. Michael...
Pottery
Vintage Rare Redware Pottery Bowl Plate
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning rare vintage redware pottery. Some chipping please see images for details.
Ceramic
$1,713 / set
Rare Pair of 1900s Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 1900s vases in glazed stoneware, decorated with hunting birds, insects, leaves and fruit, ribbons and masks of lion. The inside is lined with a container of tinplate.
Stoneware
Rare Double-Sided Red Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sparkly, Rare Red Amethyst Cluster with Intense Red Galaxy Druzy, AKA Phantom Amethyst on Quartz ▫️ Description This natural Red Amethyst Geode Cluster is a true masterpiece of na...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Exceptionally Rare Life-Size Art Nouveau Figure “Lady in Evening Dress”
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Probably Munich, signed and dated 1900 An exceptionally rare and highly unusual life-size Jugendstil figure, signed and dated 1900.
Plaster
Rare 1950s Italian Sculpture Glazed Ceramic Woman Playing Drum by Ronzan
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Rare Italian glazed ceramic sculpture from the 1950s by Ronzan, depicting a female figure playing a drum. The woman is modeled in an elegant standing pose, holding a decorated drum i...
Ceramic
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Highly Rare Art Deco Bronze Box, General Bronze Corp, Roman Bronze & Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrating the formation of the General Bronze Corporation, this beautifully crafted bronze box was created in 1928. It is decorated with high-style Art Deco motifs on two sides, an...
Bronze
Midcentury Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Original Italian ceramic, perfect condition, one teeth missing - shown on pictures. Produced in 1960s.
Ceramic
Sleek Solid Rosewood Trinket Box with rare Coin Insiced
Located in San Diego, CA
Super sleek and stylish solid rosewood trinket box, circa 1970s. With insiced Philipino rare coin from 1981 great for jewelry.
Rosewood
$1,359 / set
A pair of rare Italian bookends, Saca, 1950's
By Saca
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare bookends by the Italian maker Saca. Made in the shape of dolphins and produced i the late 1940's/ early 1950's. Glazed ceramic in pink and gray. Filled to add the need...
Ceramic
$1,713 / set
Rare Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson
By Mari Simmulson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceramic vases model Eternell Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden ...
Ceramic
Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France Can be used too, as a Paper Weight.
Bronze
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Important 19th Century Fine Chinese Detailed Man Martial Arts Figurine
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is An Outstanding Fine Beautiful Estate Chinese Sculpture of a figure, featuring a Man doing a Martial Arts Pose with a Snake nearby with Finely Carved Sculpting D...
Precious Stone
$1,004Sale Price|20% Off
A Rare Vintage set of Electrolux Kitchen Prop Display Items
Located in London, GB
Designed for display in point-of-sale fridges in stores and the like. Most objects shown with branded text. You just don’t see these items anymore and it’s rare to get such a complet...
Rubber
Rare Large Staffordshire Pottery Otter Hunter Spill Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire spill vase with a hunting theme which features an otter hunter, his dogs and an otter impaled on his spear. Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base ...
Earthenware
Rare Clear Quartz with Landscape Lodolite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Natural Sculpture: Water-Clear Quartz with Rare Landscape Lodolite Inclusions ▫️ Description A beautiful play of contrasts—raw and polished, crystal-clear quartz and softly textu...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode with Sparkly White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description This lace agate cathedral geode stands out for its tall formation and its rare striped blue-a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode with Sparkly White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description This lace agate cathedral geode stands out for its tall formation and its rare striped blue-a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat circa 1940. Made in Milan Italy. Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size. Measures: 12" high x 14" w...
Silver
EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930's
Located in Barcelona, ES
EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930's
Brass
Rare Michio Koinuma Architectural Vase Japan 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning architectural ceramic vase by well noted Japanese ceramic artist, Michio Koinuma c1970s. Incredible modernist construction and surface texture. Comes with signed box and bio...
Ceramic
Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare yellow Rookwood “Violets” vase is a beautiful specimen and in remarkable condition. Marked with the Rookwood stamp and mold #6432, this piece was made in 1942 and was part ...
Porcelain
Archimede Seguso Rare Murano Pink Alabastro Art Glass Duck , 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Delft, NL
Archimede Seguso Rare Murano Pink Alabastro Art Glass Duck , 1970s
Art Glass
Fantastic rare large pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic rare large pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures having a fantastic rare pair of staffordshire figures with a man in lovely period clothing, a dog and a tree surr...
Ceramic
Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pure gemstone box crafted from four natural stones, including the very rare K3 Jasper, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpenti...
Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Agate, Carrara Marble
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Signed Knud Albert Danish Biomorphic Wood Animal Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully hand-carved from richly grained tea wood and finished with a warm natural patina, these works embody the refined craftsmanship and sculptural experimentation associated w...
Teak
Ultra-Rare Sugar-Coated Stalactite Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Super Rare Chuveirinho Amethyst Geode with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this Chuveirinho Amethyst is defined by its deli...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Ultra-Rare Sugar-Coated Stalactite Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Super Rare Chuveirinho Amethyst Geode with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this Chuveirinho Amethyst is defined by its deli...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Victorian Bevelled Glass-Fronted Walnut Jewellery & Sewing Box ca. 1860
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a rare and exceptionally attractive Victorian glass-fronted jewellery or sewing box, dating to approximately 1860–1870, and retaining its original working key.
Walnut
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.