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Decorative Objects For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape. Fantastic patina.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Fred & Marilyn Buss Big Leaf Maple & English Walnut Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. The combination of Big Leaf maple and English walnut wood...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Maple, Walnut

Industrial Brown Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an aluminium dial,hands and a convex clear glass cover. The p...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Seiko alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla. This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
Located in Chicago, US
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Picture Frame two tone for oval photo Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular external frame with inward corners for oval photo, in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with two-tone translucent enamel on guilloche. Borders and ornaments in French ...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Limoges France Trinket Box Baseball Glove
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of a baseball glove. This piece is hand-painted and hand-crafted. The bottom of the box is marked Limoges France. This rare piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Murano glass vase italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1950s Good original condition
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large and gorgeous, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent Italian art glass centerpiece bowl in pink and aventurine swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, in the "Apparenza"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1970s Astonishing Table Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing table clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism) Dimensions: 6,69 x 2,75 x 2,75 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Hermès by Limoges Ceramic Picture Frame with Equestrian Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hermes, Paris designed this superb picture photo frame. The rare ceramic piece was crafted in France circa 1960. Exclusively made for Hermes in Limoges by the finest designers and ma...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Leather, Suede, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain

Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These lamps are excellent examples of early 20th-century Italian craftsmanship and Art Nouveau movement, combining functionality with artistic beauty. They were used in religious or ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

Large French Art Deco Dragon Double Wall Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Dragon Wall Light, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco wall light featuring a bronze dragon design with elegant alabaster detailing, crafted in France. Th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Bronze

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Post Modern ALESSI Italia Givlio Confalonieri "MAYA" Pyramid Step Bowl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Inspired by the Mayan pyramids, Givlio Confalonieri designed the Postmodern stainless steel "Maya" bowl for Alessi. The bowl comes with the original 1985 receipt and Alessi logo dust...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair of small Pewter Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An elegant piece for a beautiful home. * Pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2004 (stamped ‘Just 1662’) * Year: 1938 * Con...
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1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Large Vintage Italian Gucci Picture Frame c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent sized vintage photograph or picture frame by the famous Italian fashion house, Gucci. Made from silver plate and lavishly finished with gold or gilding, the raised dec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green White Taupe Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emerald Green, White and Taupe 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso tear drop shaped geode bowl in dark green color with interior in t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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

DAUM Nancy French Art Nouveau Single-Flower Vase, 1910-1915
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau mottled glass single-flower vase by DAUM (Nancy), France, 1910-1915. Colors : pink, purple and orange. Height : 18.7"(47.5cm), Diameter : 5.5"(14cm). Signed "Daum ...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of white glass underlying the multicolored fused glass. The abstract, graphic pattern of jewel-toned green, off-white, c...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture. Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker. While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature. The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary. Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches. *Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints. Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: Amsterdamse School lamp...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

French Perfume Bottles Shalimar Guerlain Paris
Located in New York, NY
Three (3) iconic French perfume bottles, perfume Shalimar, by Guerlain Pairs, known as the Flacon Chauve Souris (The Bat), born 1924, Paris, France. Shown, three (3) iconic, beautifu...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1930 Annie Fokker Cottrau Art Deco Silver Bronze Sculpture Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Sculpture Annie Fokker Cottrau Italy, 1930-1940 Silver Bronze "Annie Cottrau" and "Fond Laganà Napoli" signed Rare Sculpture Annie Cottrau (Blitar, 1887 – Capri 1949)
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Feline Brass Dishes (20th Century)
Located in London, GB
Pair of feline brass vides-poches (20th century). Quite charming, small, weighty dishes which can either be utilitarian or decorative. One of the cats has a shiny patina, the other i...
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20th Century European Decorative Objects

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Brass

27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock An excellent tall lady double cherub statue upside down ball swinging clock. It has a mechanical movement inside...
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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges. Having six colorful tropical fish, seaweed and blue bottom. Unsigned, attributed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Europa, Germany, 2 Jewels, Brass & Faux Leather Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Europa alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Showel: H: 3cm W: 15,5cm D: 17.5cm Broom: H: 10cm W: 10cm D: 3,5cm
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Colorful Glass Bowl
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, petite colorful glass bowl. Made in Czechoslovakia.
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 3 large vases by Per Lutken
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 3 art glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed and numbered. Dimensions H 10" x W9" x D7" and H6.25" x W6" x D5".
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Sculptural Trench Art Vase 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Trench Art Vase, Europe, 1920s. This is a very beautiful and sculptural trench art vase - made from a bombshell from the First World War. Great...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Metal

Natural Malachite Stone Round Bowl / Vide-Poche with Metal Rim, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round 1950s natural semi precious malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with silvered metal rim. It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Beautiful emerald green and cl...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Metal

Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks. 20th Century.
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20th Century Indian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ceramic optical Tile Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche aluminum frame Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm Very good cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Dage Art Deco Africanist Stoneware Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Louis Dage (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware. Important enamel applications for a masterpiece of Africanism. Measures: Height: 12.8"(32.5cm), Width: 9...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Rörstrand, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and grey-glazed ceramic vase produced by Rörstrand, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 5.875” H x 7” Diameter Diameter of opening: 3.25”
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel ident ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cockatoo" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing cockatoo with superb naturalistic colour and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed with the Ber...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Japanese Style Raku Running Glaze Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Japanese inspired decorative raku vases designed and handmade by Danish ceramic artist in the late 20th century. Shiny coral red, mauve gray and white crackle running glaze c...
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Late 20th Century Danish Japonisme Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hollywood Regency Era Cast Plaster Whippet / Greyhound Dog Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Hollywood Regency Era whippet or greyhound seated dog figurine / statue. He is in very good condition. Just in time for the holidays!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Gouged wooden Mushroom by Robert and Trix Haussmann, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Mushroom hand-carved by Robert Haussmann for the interior design of a boutique in Zurich, circa 1970. A key figure of postwar European design, Swiss architect and designer Robert Ha...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 14"D x 6.75"H. The tray is finished with matte black lining and...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s This is a truly wonderful trinket or jewelry box in maple burl made by renowned American Craft Movement wood ...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

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Maple, Burl

Sculpture, head of a woman in light terracotta, Alex Waleij, Sweden early 1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful head of a woman, made in light terracotta by swedish artist/sculptor Alex Waleij. No 30/50, signed A Waleij
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Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...
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1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, from the 1940s, Italy. A beautiful Fazzoletto original Murano glass in Lattimo Filigrana and gold foil spreaded. This beautiful p...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Amber & Clear Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Style Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass brutalist style decorative clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s). The piece is weighty and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the clock's b...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Decorative Large Shell-Shaped Wooden Dish, circa 1970, France.
By Catherine Noll
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative large shell-shaped wooden dish or vide poche, circa 1970, France. Hand-carved walnut. Dimensions: 45 cm W, 27 cm D, 18 cm H. Item in good condition. All purchases are...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Cat Statue Door Stop, Brass, Art Deco Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Art Deco style brass cat sculpture door stand measuring totally 22" tall. Cat itself is approximate 5 1/2" tall. This cutie has been designed with beautif...
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1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below. Åke Holm (1900–198...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue Coral Organic Sculptural Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful blue coral organic specimen, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 9"W x 7"D x 9"H. Gorgeous! #4275
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

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Coral

Pair Modern Tole Polychromed Life Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Tole Polychromed Life-Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees Late 20th Century This striking pair of life-size tole palm tree sculptures offers a stunning blend of modern craftsmanship and exotic charm. Each tree is meticulously crafted and polychromed, capturing the essence of tropical beauty with remarkable realism. The first palm tree stands at an impressive 60 inches high and 56 inches in diameter, placed in a 15-inch diameter swing-handled bucket, while the second stands 58 inches tall and 50 inches in diameter, presented in a 17-inch diameter twin-handled bucket. Both trees are adorned with eight removable palm fronds, each measuring 24 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 5 inches deep, which can be easily adjusted for an even more customized look. The hand-painted enamel finish in vibrant greens, yellows, and browns brings a lifelike quality to the sculptures, ensuring they make a striking statement in any space. Perfect for adding a touch of tropical flair to your interior or covered exterior, these tole sculptures...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Aus...
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1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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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