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Vintage Curved Horn and Mirror Cube Sculptures Pair of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of curved horn and mirror base cube sculptures are from the 80's. The gradients of colors of the horn range from tan to off white to gray and slate gray and etc. The...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn, Mirror
Hishey Jarrah Style 26" Zir Jar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The 26" Zir Jar features a captivating red design and a striking Wabi Sabi black abstract shape. This pot showcases the iconic Hishey Jarrah style, renowned in Ramallah, adding a tou...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Black Stoneware Sfondyli Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Stoneware Sfondyli Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 27 x H 23 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware
Available finishes: Black, White, Brown, Red, White ...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice additio...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of 19th century Anduse pots in green ‘emaille’ by Poterie de la Madeleine
Located in Oostende, BE
The technique of the handmade pottery in Anduse (South of France) is centuries old. The story of the Vase d’Anduze began in the 16th century under the reign of Henry IV. It is though...
Category
19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Collection of 3 of Decorated 19thc Sponge Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of three 19thc sponge ware pottery bowls in fine condition. The three are in fine condition and look great as a set.
Largest bowls- 12 diameter 6 high
Smallest Bowl - ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Cálice Sculptural Object in Cast Brass by Studio Orth
Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Cast brass.
Estúdio Orth is a multidisciplinary furniture and interior design of...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pavot Vase II by Pauline Pietri
Located in Geneve, CH
Pavot Vase II by Pauline Pietri
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Paper pulp and bio-based paint.
Eco-designed vase based on paper pulp - cardboard, paper, newsp...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
$377 / item
Italian Sculpture "Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
" Venere Medici" Head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 41cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Bronze Italian Tray UM
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bronze Tray Italian Dish
UM inscription
.63 h x 7 x 3.5
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Wall Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
This postmodern clock is part of a unique series of24 hand made wall and table clocks bz the young designer ERNEST hofman from 1980. Each clock is unique.
Category
1980s Serbian Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of white alabaster on a marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or ...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Woman Bronze Sculpture by Pat Epstein, (American, 1924-2015)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cast bronze woman sculpture on black granite by Pat Epstein, (American, 1924-2015).
In beautiful original condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Signed and dated 1999 numbe...
Category
1990s American Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Victorian Deep Well Walnut Frame with Gilt Accents, Matted Under Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Victorian deep well walnut and etched plaster frame matted under glass, late 19th-early 20th century.
Elegant handcrafted wood frame layered with an ebonized band, a decorated, etch...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird features a long outstretched tail and faces toward his back. We would love to see th...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian revival mantel clock & garniture set, early 20th century.
Circular white sunken dial with black Arabic numerals and brass sunburst with two train movement set in a polished black slate and stepped rouge marble case...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$9,200 / set
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3
This crystal cluster specimen measures about 3.25 x 1.75 x 1.5 inches.
Please note:
Natural crystals and geodes may shed ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Art Glass Lime Green and Clear Bowl Catchall Italy, Sommerso, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass object in an unusual design and a pretty beautiful lime green and clear color. A highly decorative piece useful as center piece, bowl, candy bowl or ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$368 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Boston School Arts & Crafts Pyrographic Oak Umbrella Stand
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Peabody, MA
A Boston School Arts and Crafts mission oak umbrella stand with pyrographic and cut out design, circa 1910s.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Lrg Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors
Located in Warrenton, OR
Lrg Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors
This ammonite is of the Goniatitida order and is larger than most of its type; most were typically around 2 inches. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
$450 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planters or Jardiniere - Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The pair of elegant antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planter or Jardiniere from the early 20th-century hail from France and were designed in the sophisticated neoclassical style. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Original Dutch Stoelklok with Verge Escapement Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Dutch Stoelklok
Arched bracket with two painted mermaids, gilded lead cresting moulded with two lions beside an armorial crest, side glazed windows ...
Category
1780s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Gilt Ceramic Vase with Flower and Cherub Motif - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty art deco ceramic vase with cherub and bird motif. This petite piece is by UCAGCO and was created in occupied Japan. It is made of ceramic and features a gilt handle on eithe...
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Artefacto 03 by Federico Stefanovich
Dimensions: D 10 x W 26 x H 20 cm.
Material: Brass.
Available in a larger size: D 19 x W 47 x H 36 cm.
Federico Stefanovich presents himse...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$590 / item
Extraordinary Yellow Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exquisite beauty of this extraordinary yellow blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930, this v...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Small Le Gambe Sculpture by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Le Gambe sculpture by Marcela Cure
Dimensions: Leg 1 W 35 x D 5 x H 16 cm / Leg 2 W 21 x D 6 x H 21 cm
Materials: Resin and Stone Composite
Our Le Gambe sculpture is compo...
Category
2010s Colombian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$2,297 / item
Pair of Large 21.5" Vintage Mid-Century Solid Cast Brass Candlestick Holders
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental 21.7" (inch) tall Mid-Century Modern Japanese made pair of oversized, large-scale table or fireplace mantle candlestick holders or Candelabras in the style of Maison Janse...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,652 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Grand Tour French Bronze Tazza With Rose Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 19th century French bronze tazza with rose marble base, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear to the marble and minor...
Category
1890s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Monumental Bee Hive Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental original brown painted bee hive butter bowl in great condition. The one side is in a burl knot but in tack. Fantastic undisturbed s...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French 20k Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection.
This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form.
The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs.
Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights.
This impressive antique 20ct gold box...
Category
1870s French Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Ceramic Majolica Rectangular Asparagus Serving Dish with Lid, Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic majolica serving dish with an asparagus motif lid. This lovely piece will bring a little whimsy to your next dinner party. Created from ceramic, this dish resembles a woven...
Category
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$80 Sale Price
20% Off
Masterful Pair of Italian Lions in Bronze Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterful Pair of Italian Lions in bronze Early 20th Century
Height : 95cm
60cm x 150cm
Origin Venice, private collection.
Perfect for the outside or even for the inside.
The dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Gramophone Made for the Gramophone Exhibition in Seville in 1925
Located in Madrid, ES
A very unique and rare gramophone made by a Seville jewller for the Gramophone Exhibition in Seville in 1925 in wich was awarded with a silver medal.It was...
Category
20th Century Spanish Islamic Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Castagno Large Leather Hand-Woven Decorative Basket by Oscar Maschera
Located in Geneve, CH
Castagno Large Leather Hand-Woven Decorative Basket by Oscar Maschera
Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Leather.
Available in three different sizes. Prices may vary. Ple...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
1970 Hollywood Regency Italian Design Modernist Cane Brass Flower Planter
Located in Brescia, IT
Hollywood Regency Planter
Italy, 1970
Cane and polish brass square planter on castors
Very good Condiction
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina.
This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Beech
Large Pair of Victorian 4 Shell Candelabra - 22" tall - Hallmarked in 1844/45
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1844 & 1845 by Walter Knowle & Co., this stylish, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the '4 shell' style, and will hold 4 candles...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau late 19th century signed DeLaune, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Signed DeLaune D´Apres Rude, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
An exceptional Art Nouveau bronze l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hans Wagner Large Decorative Mid Century Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Hans Wagner (1916-1991) large mid century decorative studio pottery bowl, 1950s, The Netherlands. Fantastic and quintessential mid-century studio pottery bowl or dish by Dutch art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna
in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia. The housing is made Bakelite and is in very good condition. The clock has been tested ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed and Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside.
We love a bronze dog sculpture, and this o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$250 Sale Price
24% Off
Fantastic After Carl Faberge Egg "Mansion at MGM Grand"
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand"
Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...
Category
20th Century French Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Vintage Table Clock, Russia, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Rectangular table clock with Roman numerals and decorative patterns
Made of brass, plastic, metal, wood, glass
The watch is battery powered and fully functional
They have a small chi...
Category
1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Artefacto 04 by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto 04 by Federico Stefanovich
Dimensions: D 15 x W 22 x H 19 cm.
Material: Brass.
Available in a larger size: D 25 x W 36 x H 32 cm.
Federico Stefanovich presents himself as ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$590 / item
Esopo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo vase by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 21 cm
Materials: Raw material
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
$637 / item
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm.
Our Lady Conception Indo-Portuguese teak wood carving from the 17th century.
Upholstered and polychrome . T
he ...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks
This unique geode offers crystal chunks in crystal druzy, with tiny black speckles.
It measures approximately 2....
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
$150 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Copper Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Mid-Century Modern Brutalist candle holders bring an arresting sculptural presence to any space with their rugged, hand-forged copper construction. The raw, textured surfaces a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box.
Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Signed, Vintage Art Glass Bowl, White with Blue, Green, & Earthy Mauve
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Vintage Art Glass Bowl, White with Blue, Green, & Earthy Mauve.
This is a very pretty asymmetrical bowl designed to tilt slightly.
It is signed on the bottom. We're not sure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth supported by 3 legs (and thus a little prone to tipping).
Simply a wonderful sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
German silver and enamel cigarette case
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German silver and enamel cigarette case
Origin Germany Circa 1930
Hand-painted scene of two beautiful hunting dogs
its interior is ver...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Wall Candlesticks in Wrought Iron, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Wall Candlesticks in Wrought Iron, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Wrought Iron
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 15....
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Temis Candle Holder by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Temis Candle Holder by Federico Stefanovich
Dimensions: D 12 x W 40 x H 32 cm
Material: Bronze
Temis is a re-edited piece sand casted in solid bronze. It is then welded, ground
and ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$2,076 / item
Pair of Shelton Staffordshire Lion and Lamb figures
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Shelton Staffordshire Pottery figures which feature a lion and lamb, both recumbent on a shaped, plinth base. The lion's tail is swept over it's back. Titled base with purple...
Category
1840s Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Red, Yellow, Green, & Clear Bollicine Murano Glass Bowl /Vide-Poche
Located in Warrenton, OR
Red, Yellow, Green, & Clear Bollicine Murano Glass Bowl /Vide-Poche
This rainbow-reminiscent mid-century modern era Murano art glass dish / bowl measures approximately 6 x 5 x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$170 Sale Price
24% Off
Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s
Located in Milano, MI
Tuscan ceramic vase from Colonnata, 1930s
Ø cm 12 h cm 39
Ceramica Colonnata was one of the most important and long-lived factories in the Florentine ceramic scene. Born in Sesto ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$405 Sale Price
20% Off
Wooden Zodiac Scorpio Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pennsylvania Painted Chalkware Cat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Pennsylvania painted chalkware cat, circa second half 19th century.
These pieces usually painted by German-American folk artisans from Lancaster to Philadelphia were made to be a more accessible household ornament than expensive Staffordshire ceramics. They are more rare today due to their fragile gypsum composition. In the later part of the 19th century and into the 20th century these figures became popular as carnival prizes...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
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