Secessionist Clock by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Secessionist Clock by KARL KLAUS (1889-1925) for SERAPIS WAHLISS, Vienna, c. 1911. The esteemed Viennese retailer and manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic ware, Ernst Wahliss Kunst...
Porcelain
Secessionist Porcelain Vase by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The esteemed Viennese retailer and manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic ware, Ernst Wahliss Kunst, Porzellan und Faience Fabrik rolled out its Serapis Wahliss line in 1911.
Porcelain
Lidded Porcelain Jugendstil Vases by Wahliss Serapis
By Ernst Wahliss, Otto Prutscher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped transfer mark under glaze, Serapis-Fayence Wahliss; impressed model number 9686; hand painted glaze form and decoration numbers F: 9686, D: 9712.
Porcelain
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Klaus was a student of Josef Hofmann and designed several figures and decorative pieces for Ernst Wahliss under the label 'Serapis Wahliss'. The figure is marked to the inside with t...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 8.7 in D 2.5 in
Karl Klaus, Serapis Wahliss, Vienna Secessionist Clock, 1910, Austria
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in New York, NY
A hand-painted and glazed earthenware Serapis Wahliss clock with a highly stylized multi-colored floral design against a black, white and gold background.
Brass
Unavailable
H 9 in W 8.75 in D 4.75 in
Serapis Wahliss Fayence Secessionist Putto on a Grasshopper, Austria circa 1910
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss
Located in New York, NY
Bright and Bold Hand Painted Glazes. Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Austria, c. 1910.
Earthenware
Sold
H 10.87 in Dm 7.09 in
Important vase, Karl Klaus Serapis Ernst Wahliss Wiener Werkstätte, 1911 Austria
By Karl Klaus, Ernst Wahliss
Located in Wien, AT
Klaus was a student of Josef Hofmann and designed several vases and other decorative pieces for Ernst Wahliss under the label 'Serapis Wahliss'. The vase is marked on the bottom with...
Ceramic
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Klaus was a student of Josef Hofmann and designed several figures and decorative pieces for Ernst Wahliss under the label 'Serapis Wahliss'. The figure is marked to the inside with t...
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in
Urn-Shaped Vase with Stylized Tree Motif by Paul Dachsel for Ernst Wahliss Co.
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The esteemed Viennese retailer and manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic ware, Ernst Wahliss Kunst, Porzellan und Faience Fabrik rolled out its Serapis Wahliss line in 1911.
Enamel
Wahliss Viennese Secessionist Austrian Porcelain Basket Dish
By Karl Klaus, Serapis Fayence Wahliss
Located in Astoria, NY
Wahliss Viennese Secession porcelain basket-form dish with gilt accents, designed by architect Karl Klaus in Vienna. Mark underneath. Minor wear to the glaze.
Porcelain
Lidded Porcelain Jugendstil Box
By Karl Klaus, Serapis Fayence Wahliss
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The esteemed Viennese retailer and manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic ware, Ernst Wahliss Kunst, Porzellan und Faience Fabrik rolled out its Serapis Wahliss line in 1911.
Porcelain
Ernst Wahliss Serapis Hand-Painted Vase
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Sharon, CT
The deep rich coloring and fine gold details are the hallmarks of the Austrian Architect's unique works for Serapis Ernst Wahliss. Marked 9726 in gold and also incised.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9 in Dm 6.5 in
"Lidded Urn with Geometric Motifs, " Proto-Art Deco Piece, Margold in Gold, Black
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Emanuel Josef Margold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Margold also designed pieces such as this for Wahliss Serapis, a line of ceramics introduced in 1911 by Gerhard Martin Wahliss, son of the founder of the Wahliss firm, located in Tur...
Faience
1900 Serapis-Wahliss Silver Net Covered Box by Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in New York, NY
Others may see magnified cells, Persian spirals, or an arrangement of Turkish evil eye beads. Ernst Wahliss's use of the name Serapis (a Hellenistic-Egyptian god) for the "Serapis-Fa...
Earthenware
Sold
H 8.25 in Dm 6.25 in
19th Century Pink Petals Porcelain Covered Box Serapis Wahliss by Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in New York, NY
Stylized nature depicted in luscious colors and accented in gold was Karl Klaus's specialty and of central importance to the Serapis Wahliss line. Marks: Stamped manufacturer mark or...
Earthenware
Sold
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.2 in
Rare Lady with Grapes and Bird Ernst Wahliss Vienna Design Karl Klaus circa 1911
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Vienna, AT
It is adorned by complex gilt decorations and the glazing of the “Serapis Fayence” is of highest quality. Marks: “Royal Vienna Wahliss”, “Serapis Wahliss”, handswritten “F1533” (for...
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.4 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Rare Dancer “Salome” Ernst Wahliss Vienna Karl Klaus, circa 1911 Wahliss Serapis
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Vienna, AT
The porcelain manufacture “Ernst Wahliss” was among the most important ceramics workshops in Vienna, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Ernst Wahliss Karl Klaus and Franz Staudigl Figurine Prince and Princess Serapis
By Ernst Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Vienna, AT
Karl Klaus used fairy tale and opera motifs for his designs to create secessionist figurines. The fairy-tale motif of Prince and Princess might seem to glorify the old days, but a ra...
Ceramic
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.