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Decorative Objects For Sale
Creator: Tiffany Studios
Creator: Alfredo Barbini
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Green Slag Glass Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine n...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass cookie jar / container. Documented to designer A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini, Chinese Woman, Modernist Murano Art Glass Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernism Alfredo Barbini Chinese Woman Murano Art Glass Sculpture ca. 1960s DIMENSIONS Height: 28 inches Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Glass

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tiffany Studios Bronze Pen Holder in the Graduate Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully designed and crafted Tiffany Studios Bronze Pen Holder in the Graduate Pattern originates from the United States, Circa 1910. Features a rounded rectangular profile...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York centerpiece, features deep-blue green iridescent Favrile glass, decorated with a iridescent green leaf and vine decoration. The charming piece features ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Plate With Scalloped Edge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass plate or catchall dish with scalloped edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano 1950s Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The piece ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau ‘paperweight’ glass vase. White blossoms with pink millefiori florets sprinkled throughout a green pulled-leaf motif, all featured on a clear b...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Barbini, Seguso, or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Barbini, Seguso, or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** All of these maestros created triple-case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period bronze "Chinese" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Mea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Venetian" pattern, with a custom black leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Finger Bowl With Underplate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with underplate By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed to the under...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini, 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass finishing technique. A special corrosive chemi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Tiffany Studios Style Iridescent Favrile Glass Flower Frog
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco style iridescent favrile glass flower frog In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2.5"H Very good ori...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell – Carmel & White Bullicante with Gold Flecks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Alfredo Barbini Murano glass Conchiglia shell sculpture, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant shell-shaped piece features a harmonious blend of carmel and white ton...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned seve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroi...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. Documented to designer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Framed Vanity Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period Pine Needle framed mirror By Tiffany Studios (signed en verso) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze in iconic pine nee...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Finger Bowl With Ruffled Edge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with ruffled edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Barbini Murano 1950s Red Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, yellow and clear Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. It is published...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 8.88"D x 0.63"H. Very g...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Murano Italian Art Glass Ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase w/ Gold Fleck
Located in St. Louis, MO
A large and heavy Mid-Century Modern hand-blown Murano art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007), circa 1950s. Tall triangular form with thick twisted ribbed glass of co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze bookends By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter e...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Large and beautiful picture frame is the the work of Tiffany Studios. This is the grapevine pattern with a gilt finish. Rich Tiffany glass highlight the frame as it covers the ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Bookmark" gilt bronze blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the under...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set
Located in Northport, MI
An exceptional seven-piece desk set by Tiffany Studios New York, crafted circa early 20th century in the iconic Pine Needle Pattern. This finely detailed ensemble features warm bronz...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Jack in the Pulpit" Favrile Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Known as a "Jack in the Pulpit" vase, this Favrile glass creation by Tiffany Studios New York begins with a bulbous base in deep hues of striated, swirling iridescent yellow and gold. Shooting upward from the base is an elongated, narrow neck of similar coloration, darkening in coloration as it ascends. From the narrow neck explodes an outward facing glass bloom in brilliant shades of ochre, umber and marigold, made to shimmer by the undulations in the bloom's outer edges, all tinged with iridescence. Item #: T-20052 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 17.5'' height, 8.5'' width, 5'' depth Materials: Favrile glass Signed: “L.C.T. Y5463” Literature: A similar vase is pictured in Timeless Beauty: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Desk Calendar Holder or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze desk calendar holder or picture frame featuring symbols of the Zodiac. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Ear...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Cookie Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, large vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, with gold flecks Italian art glass ginger, cookie or candy jar. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Publi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th-century set has a warm golden finish with its original patina and has been made in Tiffany's popular Zodiac motif featuring stylized depictions of the 12 signs of the Zodiac set in ovoid cartouches. The Zodiac signs are set amongst intricate Celtic-style knots. The desk set is comprised of a 2-row letter rack, a pair of desk blotter ends, a pen tray, a letter opener, and a large inkwell fitted with a hinged lid. The inkwell comes complete with its original clear glass ink reservoir. This particular selection of pieces is quite practical and represents an ideal manner in which to start a collection of Tiffany Zodiac desk set...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Barbini Murano White Olive Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, olive green and gold flecks Italian art glass birds on branch sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candlestick
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candlestick By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Murano Fratelli Toso and Barbini Murrine Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to Fratelli Toso company and one to designer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré and Enamel Footed Center Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed center dish or tazza with enameled jewel decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) ...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts
Located in Mobile, AL
A gorgeous Tiffany Studios Zodiac pattern letter opener. These retains significant amounts of red colored patina and some green. And, although gorgeous, please note there is a ripp...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Desk Calendar or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Venetian pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 5....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Pen Tray
Located in New York, NY
A gilt bronze “Zodiac” pen tray by Tiffany Studios New York. The pen tray features intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in sky blue, each of which features a stylized depiction of two of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, all executed in enamel. Product Details: Item #: T-21517 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 0.25" height, 9.5" width, 3" depth. Materials: Gilt Bronze, Enamel Signed: Tiffany Studios New York Literature: Tiffany Desk Sets...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo Murano Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo murano bowl.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

A Magnificent Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Vases by Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Moorish Vases, by Tiffany Studios, New York. Inspired by the medieval Spanish Nasrid, or "Alhambra," vases dating from the...
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Early 20th Century American Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Tall Blown Out Candlestick
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century authentic Tiffany Studios candlestick is decorated with blown out green color favrile art glass in its candle cup. The candlestick has beautiful dark ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection
Located in Toledo, OH
Tiffany Studios steeple top bronze desk clock in the Bookmark pattern, which features turn of the century publishers' stamps designs. Marked on rear door Tiffany Studios New York 185...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré & Abalone Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Silver Fleck Blue & White Dish Bowl Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone cigarette box, desk box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 5.5"W x 3.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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