About Joy Kennedy Collection
Since 1997, the Joy Kennedy Collection has focused on procuring distinctive antiques and decorative objects for a select clientele. Joy's collection artfully blends Japanese antiques with European decor. Think Meiji Period Japan meets Biedermeier ... Joy's hallmark is harmonizing and mixing cultures and designs. Through the years, while participating in numerous California antique shows, Joy's business began to evolve into a quest to find unusual, unexpected design elements. Asian and European treasures, through Joy's vision, are re-purposed. A talent for creati...Read More
Featured Pieces
Vintage C. Jere Signed 1971 Brass "Raindrops" Wall Sculpture for Artisan House
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Iconic Design !
Vintage C. Jere signed 1971 brass "Raindrops" Wall Sculpture for Artisan House is a Warm Kinetic Sculpture to Brighten Up a Favorite Space.
It is Even Better with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mashiko Ware Vase
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A beautiful Mashiko Ware Vase with a deep brown, rust and black design.
The clay in the Mashiko region is a pure from of clay in silicon acid and iron which produces the wonderful deep color combined with a fabulous glaze.
Mashiko Pottery...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Clay
African Mudcloth Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Black-brown-white interesting design Textile wall Art.
Dramatic in presentation and great on a white wall !
There are nine 5 inch wide sections stitched together and 70 inches long...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
Rare and Beautiful Japanese Chirimen Silk Fabric Sampler ‘4th of 4’
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
There are 17 exquisite designs in a 230 inch (19' 2") continuous roll.
The samples would be used by the maker for a client to select a design for a custom kimono. The generous size ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Festive Silk Brocade Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Festive red/black/gold/aqua silk Japanese Obi for the Holidays or anytime.
Great as accent table runner or hanging wall art.
Good condition.
1940/50
Finished on both sides.
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Pair of Decorative Koi Wall Pockets
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair of decorative Koi wall pockets
Charming Koi Wall Pockets to brighten-up an area "swimming upstream" to signify never "giving-up" "no-matter-th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Beautiful Japanese Chirimen Silk Fabric Sampler '3rd of 4'
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A rare and beautiful Japanese Chirimen silk fabric sampler.
There are 30 exquisite designs in a 222 inch (18' 5") continuous roll.
The samples would be used by the maker for a clien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Japanese Lacquer and Bronze Temple Ranma 'Panel'
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Temple Ranma (Panel) lacquered with many coats of lacquer which created this rich dark brown finish on cryptomaria wood.
The ornamentations are bronze flowers. There are two...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
McGuire Modern Rattan Plant Stand
By McGuire
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
McGuire Modern Rattan McGuire Plant Stand
A five-leg rattan stand with leather bound stretchers at top and bottom to ensure a safe sturdy structure. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Macrame Wall Hanging Art Sampler
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Vintage MCM Macrame Wall Hanging Art Sampler
1973/1974
Interesting sampler with multiple knotting designs.
Good, clean condition and well exec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rare and Beautiful Japanese Chirimen Silk Fabric Sampler '2nd of 4'
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A rare and beautiful Japanese Chirimen silk fabric sampler.
There are fourteen large exquisite designs in a 240 inch continuous roll.
The samples would be used by the maker for a cl...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Silk, Fabric
Mid-Century Abstract Design Vases / Pair
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Mid-century abstract vases / pair.
Intriguing forms!
Excellent condition.
Wonderful glaze and colors.
Fun to view in different juxtapositions.
1960's
Stamped in clay pottery (s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Clay
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