Merit Decorative Objects

A striking and rare two-faced industrial display unit, originally designed for exterior public or commercial use. One face presents a backlit clock with bold black numerals on an ill...

Elegant leather wastebasket in the style of Jacques Adnet. Black leather rim with contrasting brown center. Brass loop hardware adds a subtle adornment to each side. Great age and pa...

Handsome leather wastebasket in the style of Jacques Adnet. Black leather with Adnet style contrast stitching. Great age and patina to leather. Perfect for an office or bathroom. Goo...

Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s France. Extremely thick cowhide with great color and age. Wear as shown. Great patina. Featuring me...

Elegant and understated, this vintage Hermès catchall tray dates to the 1960s. Crafted with a polished stainless steel interior and framed by a gold plated rim, the shallow circular ...

Rare set of three 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted plan...

Interesting and rare bricks from the early 1900s, used to pave the streets in California produced by the California Brick Company and W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company fore the...

Fantastic fiber cement waste basket or tree planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and coloring. Super functional piece. Very unusual size and shape. Per...

Handsome red leather Gucci desk calendar and writing pad. Original paper inside. Brass and chrome Gucci badge on front and Gucci logo stamped underneath. Excellent vintage condition.

Super unique waste basket with inset continuous line drawings by famed Director and Artist Jean Negulesco. Red, green and black Flamenco dancers depicting men and women Signed in red...

Gorgeous leather waste basket made in France, circa 1960s. Entirely made of leather and hand stitched. Brass ring detail on both sides of basket. Great coloring and patina.  Lo...

Handsome leather trimmed basket with cork center. Perfect as a waste basket or umbrella holder. Great condition. Located at our Los Angeles showroom.

A celebration of shape, diversity, and a little cheeky humor, this sculptural installation brings together an army of proud forms, each unique in hue, proportion, and personality. Ha...

A rare mid-century cigarette holder in the whimsical form of a smoking pipe. Crafted with a rich brown leather wrapped body, glossy black handle, and a warm brass lid that lifts to ...

This evocative pair of sculptural figures captures the quiet intimacy of repose and reflection. Crafted from textured stoneware the two women are rendered in organic forms that balan...

A striking oversized sneaker, rendered in supple cream-toned leather, this sculptural piece playfully blurs the line between fashion and art. Inspired by Pop Art sensibilities, it ex...

Substantial paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Light patina to silver. Large scale with good weight to it. Only one available. Beautiful tabletop piece. We ...

Highly unusual table clock by Hermes. Swiss movement recently serviced and in good working order. Clock features a horseshoe still attached to a horse hoof floating inside a metal structure resembling a stirrup. No other similar Hermes clock...

Stunning red leather side table / catchall  by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame wrapped in a beautiful red leather with glass catchall on top. A large ring with three brass ...

You will always know what time it is with this gigantic clock standing over 5.5 feet in height. Taken down from an Art-Deco bank building in New York, circa 1940s. Extremely well pre...

Fantastic rattan and brass bowl. Rattan pieces are woven together with wicker ties as well as glued together. Bowl is sturdy and is able to hold heavy items as the base is supported ...

A stunning addition to any parlor or study. This handsome chainlink standing catchall, designed in the 1970s by artist Franz West, combines industrial materials with sculptural form....

A stunning and eclectic addition to your office or display, this silver plated Hermès letter opener is incredibly rare. In the shape of a pheasant, with an elegant blade of tail feat...

Back to the drawing board! A remarkable piece for spurring conversation at home or for capturing attention in a store display. This massive vintage trompe l'oeil pencil is made of on...

A remarkable piece to elevate any office, and an essential addition to your vintage Hermès collection. This elegant Hermès loupe is a stunning object. A d...

A thrilling sculpture made of cut, painted pieces of found iron. Esoteric, whimsical, and charming: this piece has incredible presence. At over 7 feet tall, it is literally "larger t...

Add a sophisticated touch to your home office or workspace with this vintage Gucci desk set. Includes a vintage magnifying glass and a letter op...

Beautiful leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet produced by Merit Los Angeles. Made entirely of a thick cowhide leather in a distressed dark brown. High quality leather pat...

This vintage Hermes magnifying glass/loupe is a beautiful personality piece that is ideal for a golf lover or vintage Hermes collector. Large g...

Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather. Featuring brass hardware and contrast stitching quintessential to the refined style of...

Incredibly rare vintage portable writing pad by Gucci circa 1930s. Parchment exterior and a wood frame, featuring brown felt underneath. Removable inset top reverses to a parchment w...

Fantastic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and modulating salmon-colored paint to the surface of the underside. Very unusual size in 23" diam...

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...

Calling all baseball lovers - this massive wood baseball bat measures over 47" long and is in impeccable condition. Fun piece of pop art and an ode to New England. Wood glistens as...

French saddle leather waste bin with a substantial braided leather handle. Great coloring to saddle leather. Large brass ring hardware. Adnet style contrast stitch throughout. Plasti...

Handsome, patina'ed bronze statue of a matchbook, signed by artist and dated 1996. Tremendously heavy at approximately 50 pounds. Gorgeous silhouettes throughout and a lovely organic...

Sculptural handkerchief planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Rare design with a mossy green patina over grey concrete. Made of fibre cement. Great coloring. Unique sta...

Set of 2 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Beautiful patina with worn green and white paint...

Elegant gold colored metal letter opener with a metric ruler engraved along top edge. 'Germany' stamped on the underside right above the hilt of the handle. Light patina to the gold ...

Stunning leather side table with dual magazine racks by French designer Jacques Adnet. Table top stands at 18.5". Iron frame fully wrapped in black leather. Signature Adnet Bamboo ef...

Sculptural and substantial concrete box by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Square frame with removable lid. Beveled sides and rust stains on top of lid give this p...

Fantastic sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a n...

Sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a nice depth ...

Fantastic sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a n...

Handsome saddle leather case by French fashion house, Hermes. Made in the 1950s. H metal buckles flank each side of the case. Case opens up to reveal 'HERMES - MADE IN PARIS' on leather. Inside there is a large grouping of shaving/toiletry items. Leather folding mirror with tons of patina, that stands up on its own. Stamped 'Hermes' in gold. Leather folding pouch that can hold tweezers, scissors, a comb also stamped Hermes. Ebony brush stamped Hermes - Paris. Metal box with removable lid, stamped Hermes. Bottle with twist off cap, Stamped Hermes Compartment with leather lid, holds a razor, and a small tin...

Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda CA 750 Dream. This great cafe racer style body is made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter. Very unusual piece. Other motorcycle...

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Great dark patina on the silver metal with great details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Made in Japan in the 1980s. Working lighter. Other motorcycle lighters...

Handsome red leather desk set by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Set consists of a note pad with paper, a pen holder and a letter opener. Rich colo...

Substantial Hermès paper holder with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the base as well as Made In France. Light...

Elegant silver Hermès desk tray with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the side as well as Made In France. Beautiful con...

Handsome leather notepad by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Rich color to saddle leather with contrast stitching along the borders. Brass brackets holding leather flap. New 3" x 5...

Spectacular concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Extremely rare model. Slightly tapered neck with pronounced lip spout. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary f...

Chic black leather Gucci desk planner with brass bindings containing two notepads titled “To-day” and “To-Morrow”. Small window at the bottom of each leather flap showing the day. S...

Rare and unusual late 19th/early 20th century antique carved wooden folk art male figure from a small fishing town on the east coast of the United States. Th...

Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in an adobe patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from adobe and white to green and d...

Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...

Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Standing at 5 feet tall, both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Am...

Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Amazing presence. Being ver...

Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...

Rare leather pig by Omersa. Heavy, functional stool for an adult. Old model with elongated snout Made in England, Circa 1960s. Beautiful vintage coloring a...