Pair of Traditional Zulu Ukhamba Pots, South Africa
Located in Nottingham, GB
The surfaces have been carefully burnished to achieve the characteristic dark lustre for which Zulu ceramics are admired. Against this rich background, bands of raised amasumpa decor...
Wood
Ukhamba Server in Oak with Hand-Carved Antique Bronze-Finish Detailing
By Pinda Furniture and Interior Design
Located in Durban, ZA
The Ukhamba Server explores the relationship between cultural heritage and contemporary form, drawing from the incised geometric markings found on traditional Zulu clay vessels. Thes...
Bronze, Bronzed Resin
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail.
Hardwood
African Zulu Ukhamba Beer Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zulu people of South Africa create ceramic works of unrivaled balance and weightlessness.
Terracotta
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated triangle pattern a...
Earthenware
19th C Finely Incised Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer pot from the Zulu tribe of South Africa is one of the largest and most impressive tha...
Clay
Ceramic Zulu Pattern Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, crafted by Lefu Thebe and adorned with intricate hand-painted designs by Zinhle Nene, stands as a testament to South African artistic heritage...
Ceramic
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated triangle pattern a...
Earthenware
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated diamond pattern ar...
Earthenware
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This early Zulu vessel is part of a small group of highly decorative vessels, made in the mid-to late nineteenth century, that are widely admired but not well understood.
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Pot, Zulu Ukhamba, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Mphise Area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ceramic
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Clay
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Clay
Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry Rwanda First half, 20th century Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Natural Fiber
$9,500
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s. A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Oak
$29,800
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Sistelo Sideboard, Oak Root, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sistelo Contemporary Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sistelo sideboard draws inspiration from the terraced landscapes of the ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$13,180
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Felix De Boussy Sideboard with Etched Brass Doors on Sculptural Wood Base, 2000s
By Felix de Boussy 1
Located in amstelveen, NL
A one-of-a-kind sideboard by Belgian designer Felix De Boussy, created in the 2000s. Distinguished by its expressive etched brass doors and sculptural solid wood base. This exceptio...
Brass
$22,923 / item
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Sculpted Sideboard in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary sculpted sideboard in solid oak and linseed oil. Dimensions: H. 85 x W. 160. x D. 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA de...
Oak
$20,630 / item
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Dresser / Cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...
Oak
$17,340
H 13.78 in W 86.62 in D 16.15 in
Console, Brass Front, Stainless Steel Structure, Oak Interior, Wall-Hung, Italy
By DeCastelli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Console, Brass Front, Stainless Steel Structure, Oak Interior, Wall-Hung, Italy TITLE: Tako Console DESIGNER: Filippo Pisan STYLE: Modern MATERIALS: Stainless Steel, Brass, Oak DIME...
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,054
H 37.01 in W 62.01 in D 17.72 in
Oak Buffet with Carved Raised Panels and Iron Latches, Spain, 1930s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
J.A.D.A Galerie presents: A Spanish buffet made in the 1930s, built in the Castilian cabinetmaking tradition that survived in provincial workshops long after it had left the cities....
Iron
$2,200 / set
H 18 in Dm 12 in
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large African gourd storage vessels with native repairs, early to mid 20th century, Ethiopia or Kenya. This pair of dried and hollowed gourd vessels would origin...
Natural Fiber
$6,418 / item
H 34.45 in W 98.43 in D 15.75 in
Diago cabinet, in oak wood and brass, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Diago’s design finds his inspiration from the industrial archeology of the late nineteenth century transforming his features into a vaguely eclectic stylistic code. The diagonal ...
Brass
$115,327
H 29.14 in W 63.39 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Bronze and Steel Sideboard by Erwan Boulloud, France
By Erwan Boulloud
Located in London, GB
Sideboard Terre F14 by Erwan Boulloud Material: Patinated bronze, steel structure Dimensions: 161 x 45 cm - H 74 Year: 2019 Made in France Signed and numbered 2/8 French Artist, ...
Bronze, Steel
$14,650
H 70.87 in W 18.71 in D 28.35 in
Esvee Atelier Organic Modern Solid Oak Adalaj Credenza Cabinet with Brass Inlay
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Inspired by the subterranean geometry of India’s historic stepwells, the Adalaj Credenza translates subterranean architectural grandeur into an elegant storage centerpiece. Designed ...
Brass
$7,750 / item
H 30.25 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Contemporary Brutalist Style Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Contemporary Brutalist Style Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet. An Artisan Made, Contemporary Brutalist style carved stained oak cabinet. Featuring a striking geometric facade t...
Oak
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3 in W 9 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set). From left to right A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.
Wood
$9,945
H 35 in W 38 in D 20 in
Walnut and Bronze Bar Cabinet with Hand-Sculpted Bronze Handles and Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
The handcrafted cabinet is inspired by the French arts décoratifs at the beginning of the last century. Adorned with brass incrustations and hand sculpted bronze handles and legs, th...
Bronze
$24,500
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 24 in
Wendell Castle “Samba” Cabinet for Icon Design Sculptural Ash Wood Storage Cabin
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of American furniture, the Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle for Icon Designs reflects Castle’s signature philosophy of treating furniture as sculpture. The piece fe...
Leather, Wood
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.
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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.
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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.