About Der Werterhalter
The Value Preserver / Der Werterhalter I have always been drawn to extraordinary objects that breathe history and tell stories. To me, they are far more than furnishings. They possess character, soul, and over time become part of a home—almost like a member of the family. Every day, I travel across Europe in search of remarkable pieces with authenticity, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. I look beyond trends, carefully selecting objects that inspire, enrich daily life, and create lasting emotional connections. Years of experience have shaped my eye for o...Read More
Der Werterhalter
Established in 20141stDibs seller since 2024
Featured Pieces
Large German Arts and Crafts Oak Serving Tray, Handcrafted, circa 1920s–1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally large German Arts and Crafts serving tray, handcrafted from solid oak, circa 1920s–1930s.
Measuring an impressive 54 cm wide, the tray is distinguished by its restr...
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Vintage 1930s German Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hand-Carved Alabaster and Brass Art Deco Wall Sconces, circa 1980
Located in Hannover, DE
Elegant pair of handcrafted alabaster wall sconces in the Art Deco Revival style, dating from approximately the late 1980s or early 1990s.
Each light features a substantial hand-sha...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Large No Neon Table or Wall Lamp by Olle Andersson for Boréns, Sweden, 1980s
By Olle Andersson, Boréns Aktiebolag Lighting 1
Located in Hannover, DE
Rare large “No Neon” table and wall lamp designed by Swedish architect and designer Olle Andersson for the renowned lighting manufacturer Boréns of Borås, Sweden, during the 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Steel
Pair of Swedish No Neon Wall Lights by Olle Andersson for Boréns, 1980s
By Boréns Aktiebolag Lighting 1, Olle Andersson
Located in Hannover, DE
A rare and highly decorative pair of Swedish “No Neon” wall lights, model 6686, designed by Olle Andersson for the renowned lighting manufacturer Boréns of Borås, Sweden, circa 1983....
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large ERCO Attributed Six-Light Lucite Wall Mirror, Germany, 1970s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional illuminated wall mirror attributed to ERCO, manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This substantial and highly decorative piece combines a functional mirror with at...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mirrored Italian Gilt Metal and Porcelain Rose Sconces, circa 1940s
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally delicate and decorative pair of Italian two-light wall sconces, dating approximately from the 1930s to 1940s.
The sconces were conceived as a true opposing pair, wi...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Signed Sculptural Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Brass Stand, circa 2000
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional large-scale sculptural studio glass centerpiece bowl, most likely created around 2000.
The substantial, thick-walled glass bowl features an elaborate decoration of fi...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Japanese Gold Imari Arita Hand-Painted Porcelain Bird Vases, 1960s
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally decorative pair of Japanese Gold Imari porcelain vases, hand-painted in Arita, Japan, circa 1960s. Both pieces retain their original “GOLD IMARI – Hand Painted” marks to the underside.
Each vase measures approximately 30 cm / 11.8 in. high and 19 cm / 7.5 in. in diameter and weighs approximately 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb., giving the pair an unusually substantial and representative presence.
The decoration is particularly attractive. A luminous yellow ground is combined with deep cobalt blue, turquoise, emerald green, soft pink, iron red and delicate gilt accents. Large shaped reserves feature beautifully rendered exotic birds surrounded by flowering branches and lush blossoms. Further floral motifs are distributed across the yellow ground, while the cobalt neck and stylized green leaf border around the base create a highly balanced composition.
The quality of the hand-painted decoration is especially evident when viewed closely. Individual brushwork, softly graduated colors and small variations in the painted outlines give the surfaces a depth and vitality that is very different from the flatter, more standardized appearance often associated with later or contemporary decorative porcelain. The colors remain remarkably vivid and give the pair an exceptionally fresh appearance.
Their strong proportions and richly colored decoration make these vases highly representative decorative objects. At nearly 12 inches high, they have sufficient presence to work beautifully on a console, sideboard, mantel or large table, either in a traditional interior or as a colorful accent within a more restrained contemporary setting.
Finding two corresponding Gold Imari vases...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Gold
Pair of Tichelaar Makkum Blue and White Lidded Faience Urns, circa 1930s
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional matching pair of large blue and white lidded faience vases by Tichelaar Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands, dating to circa 1930.
Standing approximately 40 cm high with a di...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Paint
1960s Bohemian Emerald Green Lead Crystal Vase with Deep Hand-Cut Faceted Design
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional Mid-Century art glass vase is a remarkable example of highly sophisticated Bohemian glass craftsmanship, dating to approximately the 1960s.
The compact, almost sphe...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Nautical Rope Knot Wall Sculpture, Handcrafted Maritime Art, 1970s Era
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional vintage nautical wall sculpture is a beautifully handcrafted celebration of traditional seamanship and the centuries-old art of maritime knotwork.
Dating from circa the 1970s, the composition features an unusually rich collection of individually formed sailor’s knots, meticulously arranged in a radial pattern around an elaborate central rope knot. Rather than following the conventional appearance of a simple instructional knot board...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rope, Beech
German Mid-Century 24-Light Brass Chandelier, Attributed to Gotthold Schönwandt
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional large 24-light German Mid-Century church chandelier, circa 1960s, attributed to the renowned Werkstatt für Metallhandarbeiten of Gotthold Schönwandt in Nordeck, Germany.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
