Decorative Objects

Beautiful antique Venetian hand blown copper aventurine and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass nut dish, candy bowl. The piece also has an aventurine rim, which is unusual. Docum...

UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesti...

Vintage ceramic bowl with woven loop detail from Vallauris, France. Beautiful green glaze with floral details. Perfect as a decorative object or catch-all.

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which the...

Beautiful vintage ceramic vase from Valluaris, France. Stunning shiny green glaze with faux twisted rope handles and scalloped detailing on base. Stamped on the underside.

Patinaed bronze vase designed by Just Andersen and manufactured by GAB in Sweden in the 1930s. Just Andersen (born 13 July 1884 in Godhavn, Greenland, died 11 December 1943 in Glostrup) was a Danish corpus artist, silversmith and sculptor and, together with his 1st wife Alba Just Andersen, founder of the world-renowned company Just Andersen A/S. Just Andersen was born in Godhavn on Diskoøen, located on the west coast of Greenland. His parents were inspector and probate administrator in North Greenland, Niels Alfred Andersen...

Large Limoges porcelain vase decorated with ferns in blue tones. Small firing defects. Signed and stamped: Camille Tharaud. Limoges, France circa 1930.

Elegant small box in green goatskin with a brass nope and walnut inlay inside, made by Aldo Tura in the 1970s. Excellent vintage condition.

A Fine Statuary Marble Figure of 'The Crouching Venus' After the Antique, By Pietro Bazzanti, (Italian, 1825-1895). Signed 'P. Bazzanti / Florence'. Modelled in the round carved from a single block of marble. Crouched on one knee, her body gently contorted and leaning slightly forward with her right arm reaching over her left shoulder and extending, a ewer at her feet, on an integral rectangular base with canted corners. The surface is carved so as to render the skin lifelike and the waxed finish reveals the original patina which has an attractive milky white colour. In the world of sculpture, few works capture the imagination and evoke a sense of timeless beauty like the Crouching Venus. Among the notable renditions of this ancient masterpiece, the present figure stands out as a testament to the skill and artistry of its creator—Pietro Bazzanti. "The Crouching Venus" was a Roman sculpture believed to have been created during the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE, inspired by earlier Hellenistic works. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, held immense importance in ancient Roman society, making this sculpture a significant representation of cultural and mythological beliefs of that era. In his ‘Naturalis Historia’ the Roman author Pliny the Elder, describes a statue of Venus herself, made by Doidalses and placed in one of the temples of the Portico d’Ottavia in Rome. Many scholars believe this statue to be the source for the many imitations in existence, which include versions in the Louvre, Paris; the Museo Nazionale delle Terme, Rome; the Uffizi, Florence; the Vatican Museums, and the Royal Collection (acquired by Charles I). Bazzanti's figure most closely resembles the marble in the Vatican Museums dating from c.200BC-100BC, which was excavated at Salone in the eighteenth century (and engraved soon after by Francesco Piranesi). This version differs from others in the positioning of Venus’ fingers, which are outstretched rather than touching her left arm. This beautiful rendition exudes a remarkable sense of harmony and balance. Bazzanti’s attention to anatomical accuracy evident in the graceful curves and soft contours of the figure, lending a naturalistic quality to the sculpture; the marble itself seems to come alive under his skilled hands, radiating a sense of fluidity and movement. Its presence serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of classical art and the transformative power of sculpture in capturing the essence of beauty. Italy, circa 1860. Comparative Literature Francis Haskell and Nicholas Penny, ‘Taste and the Antique...

Lava vase, pink, blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XXL - ø 36cm x H 70cm Other sizes available. Vase in soft res...

Pendulum circa 1930 in veined red and white marble marquetry. Surmounted by a silver bronze cat accompanied by its 2 cassollets Mechanism stamped "F....

Crackle and thunder – a magical wonder! At Kosta Boda, we marvel at beautifully preserved cracks in glass. The pink bowl from the Crackle collection has an expressive, sculptural exterior created using an old handicraft technique where the hot glass...

1970s Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass centerpiece. A real eye-catcher! A black / maroon gorgeous creation - Sculpture Centerpiece Mouth Blown Murano glass artwork, modernist, well...

This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907, this attractive, Edwardian, antique sterling silver Epergne, is  the Art Nouveau taste, with a central larger...

Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookend by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend, paperweight or iconic Mid-Century Modern ...

American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.

American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.

Decorative ceramic plate marked 'Viola 1967, Arabia Finland, Kaipiainen Invenit', numbered 917/3000. Design by Birger Kaipiainen (Finland, 1915-1988). Viola (a flower, violet in Latin) features a beautiful black and blue glazing on a viola-shaped wall plate. “Sea of Violets” was the artwork by Kaipiainen for Expo 67...

Beautiful, large and rare Murano hand blown green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pulled glass sculptural flower vase. Att...

Art Nouveau Opaline glass Handmade and Hand Painted pair of vases, France, 1920s Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored Iris flowers details. Made in France Art Nouveau p...

Handcrafted candle holder in Persian travertine with rock face front (hand chipped) and smooth sides. Please note that each stone is unique and reac...

Contemporary Italian XL fine ceramic handmade bowl. Solid linen color on the interior. Crackle linen / black "birch" motif design on the exterior.

F.ACE WALL HOOK ALUMINIUM by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D7 x W5.5 x H8.9 cm Materials: Aluminium The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid Al...

"Vintage hand carved and painted folk art style sculpture of Uncle Sam in his traditional red, white, and blue top hat and tails with paper bunting bow-tie, one arm raised in a salut...

A study in decorative function, Palazzo represents a rich architectural history. Marble’s varied beauty celebrates the repeated arches of Rome’s Colosseo Q...

American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...

Vintage Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Collectible Art Glass. Beautiful heavy large glass paperweight featuring yellow ...

Spectacular and sumptuous sculpture by Caroline Cheng, 2016. Unique piece comprising thousands of handmade cobalt-blue porcelain butterflies sewn onto fabric backing, punctuated by ...

French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...

Box quartz and white marble in white marble With lid. With natural quartz on lid's top.

Box quartz and marble in black marble with lid. With natural quartz on lid's top.

Vide-Poche green eye in porcelain, with 24-karat gold plated and inlaid with resin details.

Machined Aluminum Mirror, Conceptual & Functional Tabletop Sculpture by New York City-based industrial design studio Visibility Office. This work was commissioned in a limited editi...

The Venus Clam is created by the Swedish artist Åsa Jungnelius and inspired by Sandro Botticelli’s famous painting, The Birth of Venus, from the 1480s, in which the Roman goddess Venus...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, orange, and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase is made with p...

This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...

A Swedish Kolmards marble vase, circa 1920-1930.

Vintage brown leather upholstered pig crafted by Omersa & Co. (Lincolnshire, UK), probably for Abercrombie & Fitch, with rolled leather eyes, snout, and metal capped feet. Wonderful ...

Impressive Art Deco sculpture of an athletic man bending a bar. This work is titled "L'age du bronze" and signed by Demetre H. Chiparus. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and s...

This curvaceous, biomorphic sculptural cast iron planter has a rich, varied "living" patina stemming from the natural rusting of iron. The form is inspired by the Calabash bottle gou...

Beautiful and very primitive hand-carved stone lion.Unique period piece. Italy circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses. More pictures are available on request.

Candle box Gold Croco made with white porcelain from Limoges, France. With porcelain lid. With gold plated 24 karat crocodile and with black crocodile skin in leather style. Insi...

One of our favourite designs. It has been in production since 1973, and has converted into BD’s sign of identity all over the world. Sottsass designed the vase when travelling to Bar...

A pair of unique cast glass sneakers of the artist's own shoes in cobalt blue color. The size is true to original Vans sneakers that have been used by th...

Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...

A piece with strong, modern character, this captivating tray was handcrafted of paper clay (clay-base compound mixed with natural fibers), the slightly irregular circular shape finis...

Tall, cylindrical, green ceramic vase. Marked.

Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything she creates. Inspired by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, who often portrayed the female body in her art, Åsa crea...

Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection. They are unique, having unique and surprising forms with Hayon’s unmistakab...

This one-of-a-kind tray in white paper clay (clay enriched with cellulose and natural fibers) will infuse contemporary glamour and sculptural flair in any dècor. Sophisticated in its simplicity, this white tray...

Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....

Bian vase Red lacquer White bronze rim Hand repousse Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made wi...

A fine English milliners head or hat-maker's sculptural bust of iron - cast from a circa 1920 sycamore model. Dimensions: H 10 1/2 inches x W 6 1/4 inches x D 8 1/4 inches.

Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur" series in 1962 for Gustavsberg. Typical for Swedish design at this time is the geometric forms wi...

Gorgeous midcentury bamboo and rattan decorative vase. This beautiful piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during 1970s. This large amphora vase...

PRESENTING A SUPERB AND EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE of a mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box. This one is in BEAUTIFUL CONDITION for its age! From circa 1850-1860 and made in the Region of Bombay, India for the British market. The ‘sadeli mosaic’ on this box, is classically an early version, of this type of mosaic work and is ‘coarse’ to the touch. Because of this, most boxes with this type of mosaic, have not survived intact for 170 years, without major losses to the mosaic, from dusting, cleaning, etc. This box only has only had ONE very minor loss of mosaic to the top, which has been repaired and is hardly noticeable, otherwise it is in GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION! The faux ivory banding is even original to the piece. The ‘Sadeli Mosaic’ on this box is ‘striking’, with gorgeous geometric patterns of silver, pewter, bone, stained bone (green) and ebony. The box case, itself, is made of sandalwood, but it is completely covered in sadeli mosaic and faux ivory and ebony veneer. The lid is banded with a different sadeli mosaic pattern. From circa 1850-60 and made in the Region of Bombay, India for the British market. The interior is lined in its original red velvet lining. The box sits on it’s original 4 brass bulbous feet and the red velvet is also on the base underside. The ‘QUALITY’ of this box is evident from the EXCEPTIONAL Sadeli mosaic work, but also the lock which is an early British ‘Lever’ Lock is a sign of real quality. This is ONE for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Ea...