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Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Teak

Studio Signed Sea Green Glass Tiered Candlesticks Pair Of 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of studio artist signed light sea green tiered glass candlesticks are from 1993. They are signed in cursive S manger'93 then copyright 1992. They do not swivel and ...
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1990s North American Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Unknown Decorative Objects

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Wood

19Thc Signed Hamilton & Jones 2 Gallon Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine country crock is decorated & Signed Hamilton & Jones Greensboro,Pa. and has a big 2 on the front.This two gallon crock has blue decoration & could be a cake or butter crock...
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19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Pelotas Decor Objects by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
Pelotas Decor Objects by Studio Indigene Dimensions: D 10.16 x W 7.62 x H 15.24 cm D 11.43 x W 8.89 x H 22.86 cm Materials: Reclaimed Teak Wood. Colors Brown, Natural Wooden Finish....
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 bronze Memphis style candle holders , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 bronze Memphis style candle holders , 1980s Dimensions: 66cm Height 55 Height 50 Height all are 9 cm diameter Material: Metal Condition: Good with nice patina Period: 1980’s
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Metal

Sewing Basket With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand woven sewing basket is lined with satin or silk fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 25 x H 25 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from anci...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Ancient Apulian Iliupersis Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated, dressed with a delicately draped garment, gracefully holding a fan. In front of her stands a caped man...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Unique Unda Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique unda form by Dust and Form Dimensions: D 25.4 x 11.4 H cm Materials: Porcelain Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our classic, smooth, bare finish) Iv...
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2010s American Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot nume...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Bakelite

1970's Modernist Solid Brass Candle Holders Set Of 4
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 4 1970's modernist solid brass and very heavy candle holders, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Brass

Dactyle Suspended Sculpture by STUDIO SOL LECCIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Dactyle Suspended Sculpture by STUDIO SOL LECCIA Materials: Brass, dactyle, nylon thread. Dimensions: L 120 x H 80 cm. This hanging sculpture wa...
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2010s French Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Modern Metal SARA Ribbon Wall Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sara Ribbon Metal Wall Clock stainless steel 2 d x 12 diameter Preowned vintage condition See all images for condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Metal

Studio Art Pottery Earthenware Textured Vase Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Studio Art Pottery Earthenware Textured Vase Vessel 11 h x 8 w x 8 d unsigned Original vintage preowned Refer to all images
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Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Antique Bohemian/Czech Cranberry Cut to Clear Vase with Savannah Scene
By Thomas Webb & Sons, Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Bohemian glass vase. In the Moser style. With intricate, deep wheel engraved decoration of African landscapes includin...
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Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Cut Glass, Art Glass

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Marble, Iron

Contemporary Organic Form, Rustic Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Tumbo Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 36 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materia...
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2010s Dutch Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Andre Volten Attributed Large Brushed Steel Sculpture, 1980s, Netherlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Brutalist sculpture, attributed to André Volten (1925–2002) who was one of the most important Dutch sculptors after 1945. He was co-founder of th...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Genuine Italian Purple Carved Alabaster Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in purple. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing ...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century Earthenware English in molded, relief and gilded ceramics. Wear on the gold. Height: 38 cm. good conditions for the time
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Genuine Italian Pink Carved Alabaster or Opaline Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster or opaline glass trinket box in pink. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing table. The exterior is a peach...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful antique solid brass mortar and pestle set. The mortar has a cylindrical shape with a flared mouth and two angular handles at the sides. The baton-shaped pestle...
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1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Small Decorative Brass Owls
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 small decorative owls is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Brass

CLOSING SALE - 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE - 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*** This is a set of two quart flame sculptures. The golden-yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial robot made in the 1970s. This unique object was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge and skill at operating their machine. It r...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Metal

1970 Giovanni Gentiletti Italian Artist Horse Embossed Copper Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Horse Sculpture Giovanni Gentiletti Pesaro, Italy, 1970 Embossed copper and rustic wood base "Gentiletti '70" engraved at the base Stunning realistic sculpture in generous dimension...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Copper

Taupe-Gray Vintage Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, signed on back-CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Taupe-Gray Vintage Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, signed on back-CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This is a scu...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone, Other

Iuxta Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Iuxta Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects Limited Edition Of 75 Pieces. Designed by Guy Buseyne. Dimensions: D 18 x W 22 x H 77 cm. Materials: Bronze. Iuxta – a wonderful name for a...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Casket Trinket Box Ormolu Glass Satin Nuremberg Souvenir, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass trinket box with some ormolu adornments. The hinged top featuring a City view of the Nuremberg Castle. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little tr...
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Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Teak Fruit Bowl or Basket
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful and practical fruit basket made of teak wood from the 1960s. Probably of Scandinavian origin. This basket has a simple geometrical shape, design and timeless and made of na...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

1950s Ebony Elephant, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s EBONY ELEPHANT DECORATIVE ELEPHANT FROM THE 50'S IN EBONY AND BONE . MEASURES: 28 CM HIGH good condition.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Located in Madrid, ES
A Roman marble trapezophorus in the Form of a Barbarian Dacian young figure. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Measure: height 24 1/4 inches (62 cm). Property from Mr. Radu Moldovan, Skokie, Illinois Provenance: B.C. Holland Gallery...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Marble

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning paperweight features a beautiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The inside bottom of the piece is made of rich blue glass, where the bubbles are ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Otero Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio
Located in Geneve, CH
Otero Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio Dimensions: W 100 x D 12 x H 250 cm. Materials: Copper. Weight: 12 Kg. Aura Carpio® (CDMX). Mexican industrial designer graduated and graduated f...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Louise Nevelson Style Dimensional Signed Wood Box Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and intricate carved wood box sculpture that stands tabletop is signed and dated. The signature is not terribly legible but is dated 1996. It is in the style of Louise Nevelson. The box opens to geometric and raised forms that are dimensional. It bridges Folk Art, Tramp Art and modern art all in one. As you can see from the photos it folds up like a small suitcase...
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1990s American Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s. Great colour plate in this glaze. Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stunning heavy 20th Century Greek Tortoise Bronze Figure 1960s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful heavy Bronze turtle from the 20th century, wonderful light brown patina, very detailed. This bronze turtle is beautifully crafted, it is finely executed, especially in the ...
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1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

Large Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensi...
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2010s German Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designe...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in ...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or Traditional English style. It is made of crisp white porcelain and is decorated with a rich green hand-painted design. The body features an Eagle with wings spread on both the front and back. The Eagle grasps a quiver of arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. A banner across the bird's chest reads "Pluribus Unum". On the lid, a chrysanthemum floral design alongside a Greek key and butterfly decorate the top. The bottom is unmarked. This would be a lovely piece to store tea, coffee, or other items. We come across ceramic tea caddy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

19thc Wire Basket W/ Alabaster Nine Lemons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A antique wire compote filled with nine antique stone lemons or alabaster lemons . Lemons are roughly 2inches x 3 inches each.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wire

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three handmade Mexican Boxes. Original paint and great patina. Measures: Larger box - 10.75 x 8 x 5 Medium box - 8 x 4.5 x 3.5 Small box - 3.7...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Lucite And Brass Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
What a great piece for a man's desk or cocktail table is this vintage French Lucite and brass embedded round ball sculpture. Many brass parts of gears and clock parts...
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1960s French Machine Age Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Wood

1930s Art Nouveau Pewter Picture Frame Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Nouveau Styled Picture Frame Signed made in Mexico 9.5 H x 7 W Pewter with patinated colors. Vintage condition with some restoration. New glass and back support Refer to images p...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Objects

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Metal, Pewter

8.5 Inch Multi-Color Murano Glass Fish Sculpture - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Multi-Color Murano Glass Fish Sculpture. CLOSING SALE ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*** This tall, colorful fish is approximately 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Nouveau Dante Alighieri Bust Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau bronzed colored plaster bust. Bust with lots of patina, damages, as found condition, this adds lots of character to the item. A nice addition in every living ro...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Nicola Tassie, 'Samian' Totem
Located in London, GB
2023 Glazed stoneware, enamel in 2 parts H131 cm
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2010s Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vintage Brown Woven Wicker Urn or Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large brown woven wicker vase or urn. This piece is truly unique. It is created from strands of tightly woven brown wicker. The base has a small fluted bottom. The top of the vase ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Bust of Antinous Carved on White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of antinous carved on white Carrara marble early 20th century. Placed on a turned base in red Levanzo marble. Measures: 35 x 20 x 12cm. Perfect condition for the age.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid Century Ceramic Majolica Parrot Vase - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small mid-century modern ceramic bird motif vase. This petite vessel features a bird perched upon a tree. He has red, blue and green feathers. The tree he sits upon is in green wit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Lund and Clausen of Copenhagen Han’s Christian Andersen pendulum wall clock from the 1960s. With the title “once upon a time” 12 of his most famous fairy tales one for each h...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Cast Aluminum Hippo Sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast aluminum hippo sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s. Sandcast aluminum in editions of 450, Parkin's table-size animal sculptures of the “Nature of the Beast” collection was so...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

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Unknown decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3,359 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3,465 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Unknown decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $216,361, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,099.
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