Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Garden Decoration Spheres

1970s Sculptural Ceramic Vase. Measures aprox - 25h x 24w x 4.5d

Elevate your tableware collection with this exquisite Set of 4 Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls, a stunning showcase of traditional artistry and craftsmanship. Each bowl is metic...

The Mid-Century Portable Mushroom Laurel Lamp is a charming and functional piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1960s. Inspired by the ...

Pair of 60s German Pottery Pendant lamps. Great lighting and design. The wholes on the side of the pendant allow for light to escape un- interrupted from the bulb. Beautiful painted ...

Pair of ball vases in glazed ceramics in Florence production. Machining casting enamel.

Gorgeous set of two post-modern marble spheres / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"D x 3"H and ...

Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century. Diameter 9,5 cm. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain. First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements. The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player. Antique boules...

Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass "Spheres" vases in light-blue, in very excellent original condition and yet with the original label of the maker. Made around in 1970s by glass...