Ceramiche di Albisola Furniture

A striking set of three Italian Art Deco futurist automobile sculptures, crafted in cast metal with a sleek polished finish. Each model features an aerodynamic silhouette inspired by...

The Ceramiche Batignani company was born in Tuscany in 1907 from the artistic and creative skills of Gastone Batignani, the founder. He started the c...

Umbrella stand or floor vase in Albisola ceramic, hand painted and made in the 70s, in the colors of blue, yellow and orange. Ø cm 24 h cm 50

Antique Art Deco ceramic vase with vertical hand-carved straight and organically swirling lines with hand-painted bright blue floral decor on cream colored base. Artist's signature ...

Buccellati Vase, circa 1940 - Fascist period. Silver 800 with fully machined chisel body. Neck decorated with four grooved rings. Stamp: Milano, silversmith Mario Buccellati. Except...

Litte Art Deco Diskometal Vase made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Diskometal vase with incised vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D2286 * Year: 19...

Striking Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Einar Luterkort for Uppsala Ekeby, circa 1930s. This sculptural piece features a beautifully rounded form with applied relief deco...

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco 21 Club Jockey Ashtray, Metal & Ceramic Equestrian Smoking Accessory This exceptionally rare and substantial 1930s Art Deco jockey ashtray is a striking and historically important equestrian-themed smoking accessory, strongly attributed to the legendary 21 Club, New York. Combining sculptural cast metal with elegant glazed ceramic, the piece exemplifies the club’s distinctive blend of theatrical flair, sporting tradition, and Jazz Age glamour. At the center stands a cast metal jockey figure, depicted in a confident contrapposto stance atop an elevated mound. The jockey wears a classic red racing coat with yellow cuffs and buttons, a coordinating red-and-yellow jockey cap, white riding pants, and black and brown leather riding boots. One arm is outstretched holding a metal ring, while the other rests at the hip, conveying poise, movement, and authority, hallmarks of strong Art Deco figural design. The paint retains its vibrant coloration, with expected wear consistent with age and use (see photographs). The figure is mounted on a circular white ceramic ashtray, elegantly finished with a thin gold band along the rim and three gold-painted divots designed for resting cigars or cigarettes. The underside is fitted with brown felt, protecting surfaces and suggesting careful long-term use; the felt appears clean and may have been replaced at some point. The jockey is firmly secured to the base with no movement or instability. Founded in 1922, the 21 Club quickly became one of the most iconic private dining establishments in American history, renowned for its décor celebrating horse racing, jockey silks, equestrian trophies, and sporting culture. Jockey figures, both sculptural and decorative, were central to the club’s visual identity and appeared throughout its interiors in everything from wall mounts to bar accessories. Objects associated with the 21 Club were produced in extremely limited quantities, often for in-house use only or as special commissions, making surviving examples exceptionally rare. While this piece is unsigned and unmarked, extensive stylistic research and comparison strongly support its identification as an early 21 Club accessory, consistent with known jockey-themed ashtrays and sculptures from the period. Painted metal jockey shows expected wear to painted surfaces Ceramic ashtray in very good vintage condition Mild glaze crazing, no chips, cracks, or losses Minor wear to gold accents Felt base clean, possibly replaced Jockey securely mounted with no looseness or wobble Art Deco 21 Club artifacts, particularly those incorporating horse racing, jockey figures, and equestrian motifs, are among the most sought-after hospitality collectibles of the early 20th century. Large-format ashtrays of this quality, combining figural sculpture, ceramic, and metal, are exceedingly scarce, especially in this level of preservation. During the late 19th and early early 20th centuries, African American jockeys were among the most celebrated and highly respected athletes in American sport, dominating professional horse racing at its highest levels. In the decades following the Civil War, Black jockeys...

Mid-Century Italian alabaster vase, 1930s Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo. Height 46.5 cm. Fair condition, parts glued as per descriptive photographs.

This beautiful French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase was designed and signed by Paul Jacquet in the 1930s. Its large size, ample body, diamond geometric pattern and beautiful color s...

A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s. Impressed with makers mark. Great condition, no chips, cracks or c...

Art Deco Pink Glass Vase realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.