Out Of Africa

Out of Africa
Our editors have culled a mix of indigenous tribal pieces with furniture, photography, jewelry and fashion inspired by the sprawling continent’s diverse cultures and wildlife. Explore Kente textiles from Ghana, Lobi pottery from Burkina Faso and ceremonial headpieces from Congo alongside mid-century modern safari chairs, Deru leather animals and Van Cleef & Arpels lion brooches.
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Carl Auböck Handcrafted Wall Sculpture Napoleon #4271, Brass, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful wall sculpture „Napoleon", model #4059, designed by Carl Aubock II back in 1953. A charming object, handcrafted by Werkstätte Auböck in V...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Crystal
Scissors by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils
By Cini & Nils, OPI Milano
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly designed pair of scissors crafted from stainless steel.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Signed Gerber Bronze and Variegated Marble Sculpture Style of Oppenheim
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy molten bronze question mark, bird or chicken sculpture has the traccia feet that is reminiscent on the coveted Meret Oppeneheim table. It sits in the original variegated green and black marble base with a bronze pole...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
Category
1960s Czech Modern Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Silver
Set of Five Crystal Querandi Glasses and Two Bottles, Argentina, circa 1970
By Querandi Art Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of five crystal Querandi glasses and two bottles. Argentina, circa 1970.
Bottles dimensions: 35,5 cm height, 10 cm width, 10 cm depth.
Glasses d...
Category
1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Crystal
Hermes Wood and Leather Business Card Holder, 2000s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès wood and leather business card holder. Made in France. Minimalist design. Dark hardwood body with taupe leather sides that feature contrast stitchin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Out Of Africa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Hermes Note Paper, 1980s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original and unopened Hermes note paper with gold gilded edge paper. Hermes logo on the top of the stack of sheets. Hermes logo on box. Great piece for the...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Paper
1980s, Spanish Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Grey Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish abstract ceramic sculpture in grey tones.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Out Of Africa
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish, Bronze Balance Scale with Green Painted Wooden Stand
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish bronze balance scale with green painted wooden stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Out Of Africa
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends.
This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor.
These stylish pair of abstract mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Marble
1950s Wooden Box with Silver Lined 800 Thousandth Silver Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Wooden box with silver lined 800 Thousandth silver frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Out Of Africa
Materials
Silver
1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s oriental horsewhip of leather and marquetry.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Out Of Africa
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s English Pair of Silver Plated Metal Shoes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s English pair of silver plated metal shoes.
Category
Late 20th Century English Out Of Africa
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s English Pair of Silver Plated Metal Shoes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s English pair of silver plated metal shoes.
Category
Late 20th Century English Out Of Africa
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century.
In polychrome wood.
Slight paint losses on the lid.
Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm.
Wooden chest from the vicerega...
Category
Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Wood
Spanish Mudejar-Style Wooden and Leather-Covered Chest, circa 1500
Located in Marbella, ES
Mudejar-style chest. Spain, circa 1500.
Wood and leather.
A chest with a wooden core and leather lining. The leather has been embossed with stylised vegetal motifs on both sides, i...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Model with Nasrid Plasterwork Motif from Granada Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Marbella, ES
Mould with Nasrid plasterwork motif. Granada, second half of the 19th century.
Plaster.
It has slight flaws on the edges.
Measurements: 28 x 41 x 2 m.
Following the Mudéjar tradition of working plaster as a decorative material, this plaster mould...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Plaster
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752 designed in the 1950s. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Leaning on Tree Stump Figural Sculpture #4068
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Leaning on Tree Stump Figural Sculpture #4068 designed in the 1950's. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #4636
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass bookends #4636. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, original m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Polished Brass "Hand" Keychain #5732
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass "Hand" Keychain #5732. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Located in London, GB
A Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, attributed to Casella & Co, circa 1910.
Mounted on a later wooden display plinth.
Marked with serial number...
Category
Early 20th Century English Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of Hermès jewelry dishes. Hermès stamped on the side or base of each piece. Silver plated hallmarks throughout. Different designs ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Metal
Brucaliffo brass floor ashtray
Located in Firenze, FI
This brass floor ashtray is a perfect combination of style and function. With a sleek and modern design, it will fit perfectly into any decor, while its...
Category
2010s Italian Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale from Spain, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique piece of scientific equipment, this antique cast iron scale would have been used in a Spanish pharmacy during the 1800s. The main cast...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Iron
1950s Wrought Iron Anvil
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Wrought iron Anvil.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Out Of Africa
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary 'Eye Night' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Belle marble bookend with brass jester
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of playfulness to your living space with our striking marble bookend featuring a brass jester. Not only is it a unique and eye-catching piece, but it's also practical for...
Category
2010s Italian Out Of Africa
Materials
Marble, Brass
Belle marble bookend with brass jester
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of playfulness to your living space with our striking marble bookend featuring a brass jester. Not only is it a unique and eye-catching piece, but it's also practical for...
Category
2010s Italian Out Of Africa
Materials
Marble, Brass
Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of sophistication and style to your home decor with our elegant marble bookend featuring brass dolphins. This unique and chic piece is perfect for holding your books in p...
Category
2010s Italian Out Of Africa
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 12 Italian Crystal Cups 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12 Italian cups serving
of the 20th century in cut crystal, with base and base in silver metal, relieved decoration alluding to the God Bacchus.
Brand na...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Crystal
Medallion of the King of France Louis XVIII, in Sèvres Biscuit
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Medallion of the king of France Louis XVIII, in sèvres biscuit".
Beautiful Medallion of Louis XVIII in sèvres biscuit and gilded brass, restoration ...
Category
19th Century French Restauration Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
One Empire Style Silvered and Black Engraved Metal Table Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in IT
Empire style silvered and black engraved metal table lamp, France, early 20th century, 1930s
In the pictures you see two lamps but only one le...
Category
Early 20th Century European Empire Out Of Africa
Materials
Metal
Contemporary 'Sail' Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects signed by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The natural crystal has high transparencies with aquamarine reflections, it has been curved and handmade to repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Set of Two Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Photo Frames by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio.
Set of two photo frames, one horizontal and one vertical, of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give har...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Vertical Crystal Picture Frame by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio.
Vertical picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give harmony and elegance.
The high tran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Glass
Desk Top Puzzle in Plywood Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Geometric pieces of wood fitted together inside of laminate or plywood box.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Maple, Plywood
Multi Color Origami Hexagonal Matchbox with Fitted Color Matches
Located in Ferndale, MI
Geometric design match box with individual color panels of construction paper. Inside fitted with color head matches. Marked Japan on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Horizontal Photo Frame by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio.
Picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give harmony and el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Glass
Pair of Bronze Children Reading on Green Marble Bases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of bronze children reading on green marble bases. Could be used as bookends. Each are 4 1/2" long by 3" wide by 3" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Out Of Africa
Materials
Bronze
In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue Spire Candle 1001 Lights Unbreakable Spirit Scent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Blue spire candle 1001 lights. Unbreakable spirit scent
In stock in Los Angeles
Home candle with tower design, translucent porcelain container and lid in blue and gold luster. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Porcelain
In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong mini becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Killer Shark Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Killer shark mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Austria at an estate sale, this beautiful table bell is a nice addition to any table. Nice mid century collectible to display i...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese hardwood and brass mounted scholar tray, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The scholar tray crafted of a solid and heavy densely figured hardwood ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Equipment for Reception, Brass, Richard Rohac Vienna, Austria
By Richard Rohac
Located in Vienna, AT
Three pieces of equipment for a reception. Bell, stamp, penholder. By Richard Rohac.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Regency Brass Letter Card Box, England, 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
Regency brass letter card box with rope overlay from England 1820. Would make a great decorative piece for a desk. In very good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of patina on the metal, a small crack in one corner and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Out Of Africa
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Middle Eastern Moorish Style Photo Album, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Qajar style Moorish picture photo album, with hand painted miniatures on the cover.
This fine Middle Eastern Moorish style scrapbook is hand painted with 22-k...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Paper
1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Decorative Ammonite, English, Fossil, Geological Ornament, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative ammonite on plinth. An English, fossilised geological ornamental fossil, dating to the Edwardian period and much, much earlier.
Ammonites evolve...
Category
Early 20th Century British Out Of Africa
Materials
Stone
19th Century Bronze Decorative Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th Century French bronze decorative piece by Leon Dufrene (French 1880 - 1917) " Putto on Lion ". The piece is in great condition with minor wear consistent with age / use. Ar...
Category
19th Century French Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Bronze
1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Out Of Africa
Materials
Metal
Landers, Frary & Clark Cast Iron Coffee Grinder/Mill
By Landers, Frary & Clark 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large and heavy Landers, Frary & Clark cast iron coffee grinder#20 1/2. It has a bell shaped nickel hopper with a flat wood lid and two...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Iron, Nickel
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Mexico Skull Mini Portable Bank Charger
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'.
"No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Out Of Africa
Materials
Plastic
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800. The box o...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Out Of Africa
Materials
Brass
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