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Decorative Objects For Sale
Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Creator: Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
19th Century French Pair of Bronze and Blue Sevres Porcelain Candelabras
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of candelabras in gilded bronze and blue Sèvres porcelain dating from the end of the 19th century. Vases adorned with branches of roses and different flowers (a few pistils miss...
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen porcelain box with red dragons Beautiful hand-painted Meissen porcelain box, both on the lid and around it there are dragons represented in red with gold details, making it a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Parrots Signed Meissen, Germany, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain parrots signed Meissen. Germany, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Antique Sevres Porcelain And Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
important Pair of Sevres porcelain urns, each featuring a porcelain body and foot mounted on a gilt bronze base and adorned with gilt bronze, foliage form trimmings and handles. Each...
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19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Porcelain Group of Bacchus and Attendants by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This piece is a superb example of the work of the Meissen porcelain manufactory. Modelled by E. A. Leuteritz in the 19th century based upon earlier models, it is a group piece, showi...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cristal de Sèvres. Hand-Blown glass candlesticks, France, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French crystal candlesticks from Cristal de Sèvres, 1970s, set of 2. Both are hand-made candlesticks in turned blown glass, in transparent color and gilded chromed metal. Very much in the style of the French glass creations of Baccarat, Daum Cristal...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

1970s Meissen Figurine ‘The Juggler’ by Peter Strang for Franklin Mint, Germany
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A whimsical and finely detailed porcelain figurine titled ‘The Juggler’, designed by renowned Meissen sculptor Peter Strang for Franklin Mint, Germany, in the 1970s. The piece captur...
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1970s German Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain candelabra, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain candelabra showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the renowned German manufacturer. Each candelabra featur...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Allegorical Group 'The Disarming Of Cupid', E. Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Very delicate Meissen porcelain group of the late 19th century: Three beautiful young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in loose cloths grouped on a high towering rock, ...
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1890s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models German, 20th Century Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory. Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...
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20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures, Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745. Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour ...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Sevres Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
French “Manufacture de Porcelain de Sevres” and Victor Paillard (French 1805-1886), mid to late 19th century. Pair of blue ground floral decorated porcelain urns, painted by Charles ...
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1860s French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain Garniture, Mounted in Gilt Bronze by Picard
Located in London, GB
With its delightful painted representations of the four seasons and bacchanalian scenes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the technical excellence of Sevres factory porcelain. On top of this, the porcelain vases are beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, expertly cast by Henri Picard, the manufacturer and gilder to Emperor Napoleon III. This garniture is comprised of a central jardinière and a pair of flanking vases. The jardinière features a wide porcelain body, which is topped by a gilt bronze guilloche-patterned neck. This is fitted with two geometric handles, which terminate in cherubs masks. The jardinière body is finely decorated with a continuous painting of putti playing together in a woodland setting. One putti holds the pinecone-tipped staff carried by followers of Bacchus (or Dionysus), the god of wine and ecstasy. Several putti ride on a goat, led on a harness by other putti. This painting is edged with jewelled and parcel gilt decoration, set against a bright ‘bleu celeste’ ground. The jardinière stands on a shaped gilt bronze stem, its top encircled by a band of stiff leaves, its middle by a laurel wreath, and its foot by beading. The jardinière is placed on a square gilt bronze plinth, which is decorated with grape-form finials, hung draperies and foliate motifs, and is set on four beaded toupie feet. The pair of vases are similar to the jardinière in their design. They feature ovoid ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain bodies, which are decorated with continuous paintings of the four seasons, within gilt and jewelled frames. Winter is depicted in a scene showing putti huddled together on a sleigh in a snowy landscape, and autumn by cherubs reaping crops with a sickle. Spring is shown by cherubs wearing flower wreaths and dancing while holding garlands, and summer by putti picking grapes and drinking wine. The vases’ bodies are topped by pointed gilt and jewelled ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain lids, crowned by gilt bronze grape finials. Like the jardinière, the vases are fitted with gilt bronze cherub...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Group of Commedia Dell"arte, harlequin and columbine dancing. This example depicts Harlequin dancing...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Panther, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Blanc de chine panther. Signed Erich Oehme.
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1920s German Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain models of eagles naturalistically resting on branches. Each Eagle can be seen with their wings spread wide out and their beaks ope...
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20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584. A couple of gardeners, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / s...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing on a three-part rocaille base: on the central raised pedestal a girl with a basket o...
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1760s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful polychrome porcelain crucifix from the Meissen factory, one of the oldest and most prestigious European porcelain manufacturers. The brand...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Pair of Rococo Style German Meissen Porcelain Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style German Meissen Porcelain candelabras German, circa 1860 Measures: Height 37cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Rococo-sty...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell compartments. The piece exhibits excellent condition, consistent with its age and boasts ...
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Blue Cobalt White and Gold Candlesticks First Half 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Meissen Blue and Gold Porcelain Candlesticks dating from the first half of the 1800s. The candelabra are circular in a rich cobalt blue and white, with an elegant decoration...
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19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler Group of shepherds with tree Naturalistic oval base. A shepherd couple sitting together under leafy oak trees. T...
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19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain of a Man on a Goat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meissen Porcelain of a merry man on a goat.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Child Sitting On Cushion, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: Child with brunette hair, dressed in typical children's clothing from around 1900 - apron and long-sleeved s...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper. Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box Relief Decoration Brass Mountings, 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type. The box is edged by brass mountings. height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches) width: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) depth: 4.5 cm (= 1.77 inches) Manufactory: Meissen Blue Meissen Sword Mark isn't visible here, but authenticity guaranteed ! It is well known that early Meissen items of first half of 18th century - especially boxes and other objects of daily use - aren't always signed. Please note: Certificate of this Meissen item's authenticity attached to invoice will be sent ! FIRST QUALITY Dating: made circa 1750 (= PRE-MARCOLINI PERIOD !) Material: porcelain Technique: handmade porcelain / multicolored painted and glazed painter's sign existing SPECIFICATIONS: Dual lidded (= RARITY !) oblong box with rounded edges. It is abundantly ornamented with various multicolored paintings decorating the item's walls in finest manner: °the outer walls of box as well as inner and outer side of one lid are painted with flowers (for example roses, iris flower, dahlias etc.) °outer side of second lid is painted with veduta (= village situated at lake where a boat with three men is visible) °inner side of second lid is painted with animals (= cock and brooding hen...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Meissen Porcelain Birds on Gilt Bronze Mounts / Johann Joachim Kändler
Located in Dallas, TX
two (2) Meissen porcelain birds (bitterns), from 1743 model by German sculptor Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1774), each on a base of re...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Girl With Doll's Pram, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: The girl in a white dress and with a blue bow in her long hair bends over the wicker doll's pram and places ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sleeping lady, Meissen, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting German Meissen porcelain figurine, depicting a seated young lady sleeping. Signed with blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 61214. CNYZ
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Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain, Seated Buddha Figure As Wiggling Pagoda, By Kaendler, Ca 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a sitting, smiling Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous body with hair strictly combed back and a wide robe sitting cross-legged, arms straight in front...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Urn
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Urn , circa 1880, painted with a continuous band of flowering violets. Crossed swords and numbered "Q92" on the base. 11.25" inches high
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Blue Lapis Vase
Located in New York, NY
A monumental palace size Sèvres Porcelain blue lapis painted vase. Beautifully hand-painted to imitate natural Lapis Lazuli stone. Hand-painted in R...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meissen group playing cards, late 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting three figures playing cards seated around a table. Signed blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 DLYNE
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain figure: Young gentleman in elaborate rococo clothing of the upper classes: noble white frock coat with golden hems, gold and flower embroidered vest and sleeve cuffs, large black bow on the wig hair, sitting at a magnificent desk with curved...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of important and very beautiful vases is made of ceramic with 2 female faces and beautiful and fine decors. These vases were made by Meissen manufacture after the model by ...
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1850s German Romantic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Three Meissen School Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Tureen and Vases 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Center Bowl and Vases in the Manner of Meissen 20thC Measures- Center Bowl5.5"H x 11.5"W x 8.25"D; Vases 10.25"H x 4"W x 4"D
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. In the back a lake scene with a ca...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Boy With Drinking Dog, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: Boy with brunette hair, dressed in typical children's clothing from around 1900 - dress with white apron, in...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fabulous Pair of Meissen Porcelain Glass Coolers/Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Meissen Porcelain glass coolers/cachepots. This exceptional pair of exquisitely hand-painted Meissen Porcelain glass coolers are each painted with panels of figure...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

19th Century, Sevres Cobalt Porcelain & Hand Painted Jardiniere or Cache Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and richly decorated French porcelain jardinière by the Sèvres manufactory, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, distinguished by its opulent cobalt blue ground and ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century Sevres porcelain planter in an off-white tone with bronze base, handles and details. Hand painted with the artist's...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Meissen Porcelain Models of Magpies
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Meissen porcelain models of magpies German, Late 19th Century Measures: Height 53cm, width 14cm, depth 13cm These wonderful porcelain Animalia pieces were made by ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Signed E. Froger 19th Century French Porcelain Potpourri by Sevres, 1880
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Cobalt blue and gold with two cartouches on the lid each with a winged cherub and a dove signed E. Froger. Perforated bronze strap with handles which is attached to the bottom of the...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a very impressive pair of five branch candelabra each...
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1890s French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sit...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, Painted by Lucat, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, painted by Lucat, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Royal Cobalt Blue Sèvres Porcelain & Bronze Mounted Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large pair of 19th century French Royal cobalt blue Sèvres Porcelain and bronze mounted covered vases. Each panel is bea...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor. Marked on the bottom. Sword with two slashes.
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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl, Signed and Numbered
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl on stand, Signed and Numbered 113 of 327 Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and 9" in height with stand. 4" without stan...
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19th Century American Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise embellishments throughout. Incredibly ornate with gold painted details throughout. Both vases contain genre scenes wi...
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19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Decisive Choice' by J.C. Schoenheit, around 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate large porcelain group of the 19th century: In the centre of the group of three, the chosen one, with a feathered hat and a flower garland around her hips, which also encirc...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Dog Group Pug with Puppy and Bells by J.J. Kaendler Germany, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovingly designed group of animals: Sitting female pug with jingle collar, looking attentively to the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out. Designer: Johann Joachim...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pate Sur Pate Vase of a Neoclassical Maiden Seated on Centaur
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur. Beautifully decorated in cobalt blue, salmon pink, 2...
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1860s German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
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1870s German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
Located in Vienna, AT
Four scantily clad cupids grouped on a rock, partly flowers, partly holding flower arrangements in their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representatio...
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Flora with Cupids, by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Art Nouveau Figurine Group by Meissen: Monumental figure of Flora, taking a step forward in dance and holding large, heavy flower garlands of yellow roses, which are wrapped with a blue bow, in hands. The hair of the female nude is artfully tied into a striped cloth, which is held together by blue ribbons and is decorated with leaf branches over the ears. On her left shoulder she carries a naked boy who is holding in an upside down position a golden wreath...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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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