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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Late Victorian
Trio of Metal Horses on Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three metal horses mounted on wood bases. These charming horses came out of the same collection. Sizes: 1) 13.5"H X 11"W X 3.5"D 2) 14.5"H X 10.5"W X 3.5"D 3) 12.5"H X 8.5"W ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Round, open top Nantucket lighthouse basket in woven bamboo with oak stays, a slender carved oak handle with lollipop ends, and a round, hard wood bottom plate with two concentric sc...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Vintage Felipe Benito Archuleta Style Wooden Watermelon Folk Art
By Felipe Archuleta
Located in Charleston, SC
A vintage folk art watermelon which has been carved from wood and hand painted. This piece is attributed to master New Mexican carving artist Felip Archuleta, who carved animals, watermelons and whirly...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Resin

Artist’s Model Bust of a Young Boy, not signed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model Bust of a Young Boy, not signed This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Century, it was discover...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Artist’s Model, Bust of a Young Woman on a Slate Block
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model, Bust of a Young Woman on a Slate Block This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Century, it was discovered in an Art Studio durin...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

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Clay

Antique Decorative Dog Figure, Austrian, Bronze Viennese Borzoi Hound, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative dog figure. An Austrian, bronze Viennese Borzoi hound, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Tactile and endearing, a treat for the display ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

American Studio Art Ceramic Plate, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
American Studio Art Ceramic Plate, with indistinct signature to reverse, the stoneware plate glazed with a desert landscape, ca 1970s. Dimensions: 11.5" diameter Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Pair Hand Painted & Decorated Art Glass Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the world of 19th-century French artistry with our exceptional pair of hand-painted and meticulously decorated art glass vases, adorned with captivating depictions of song...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Beetle Cast Iron Shoe Horn or Boot Jack, Powder Coated Chartreuse, circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage boot jack in cast iron freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The cast iron object is as functional as it is decorative. This bright and fun ...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Americana Folk Art Brass Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk Art brass weathervane in the form of a rooster perched atop an arrow, with incised details. 22" H x 25.25" W.
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Heavy Shiva Lignam Fertility Banalinga Stone Brahmanda Egg
Located in Dayton, OH
Shiva Lingam is a crypto-crystalline member of the Quartz family. This heavy stone is found in only one of seven sacred Indian rivers. Villagers visit the Narmada River in Onkar Mand...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Royal Crown Derby Pastry or Serving Dish, Turquoise & Gilt circa 1895
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We have another great piece from long time collector's of Royal Crown Derby. Pretty turquoise highlights this serving piece along with some hand painting and 24 karat gold throughout...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Chinoiserie-Style Double Elephant Amphora Drip Vase
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s drip glaze, elephant handle amphora vase. Signed on the bottom. Decorative urn. Mellow Turquoise/ teal color with brown.
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1970s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture, statue, garden, wirework, sheep, life-size, folk art, animal, unique
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Pair of Contemporary, Folk Art, Life-Size, Sheep, Wirework, Garden Sculptures Hand-sculpted using multiple layers of painted galvanized wire in white and black. Each sculpture is...
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2010s English Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wire

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed,, all hand carved,, remnants of original hair, bone eyes and teeth detail.
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1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Small Antique Treen Glove Powderer and Companion Piece. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped treen glove powderer 5 holes in the top Beautiful colour of wood. Possibly pearwood The companion piece is turned bone. About the same dat...
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1850s English Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Charming Northern Swedish Handmade Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming hand-carved wooden figurines in folk art from northern Sweden. The set of 6 figurines are made by hand in solid Swedish pine and painted by My...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Antique English Folk Art Toy Horse
Located in London, GB
Utterly charming one of a kind wooden folk art horse. Totally scratch built from glorious elm and oak with leather bridle. Made in England during the early part of the 20th century. ...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Oak

JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Cottage Ware Sugar Box - U.K. - C.1927
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Antique 'cottage ware' castle form sugar box/bowl with lid - hand painted - signed on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1927. Excellent ant...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant holder. In triangular shape, silver repousse talisman miniature case which would have stored select verses of the Koran Revelation considered to hold special protective powers. This would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. The front has intricate, dense design., the back is plain, the box have been sealed and soldered to protect the scriptures. Large silver triangle pendant with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant. Silver Metal triangle shaped box with eleven hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful and musical. The containers would have also held a miniature paper scroll containing a combination of prayers and Koranic verses. Material: German nickel silver. circa 1920s. Probably from North India, Kashmir, but similar to the North African Berber and Tuareg Jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Picture Frame, Bronze Dorée, Brass With Painted Ornaments, 10 x 15 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique picture frame from France, around 1890. Wonderful brass work with painted ornaments. Picture size: 10 x 15 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable image/figure. She is the model of a high-society woman who has met Death, her maker. She represents something between the fear induced by her skeletal form and the revelry exhibited by the comical way she is typically portrayed, making her a perfect symbol of the Mexican holiday. She often appears in paintings, window displays, and costumes all around Mexico during the Day of the Dead festivities. La Catrina was originally conceived in the early 1900s by newspaper illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paper

Large Round Green and Brown Woven Basket, Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round woven natural fiber basket in green. Handmade in Mexico by local artisans, this beauty will be fantastic hanging on a wall in a grouping of other baskets, or on a table...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Americana Folk Art Sheet Iron Archer Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk Art weathervane made of sheet iron and in the form of a Native American archer warrior. 23.75" H x 15" W.
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood Box With Transfer Print Technique, Around 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique box made of maple wood, around 1900. Beautiful image at the top of the box, made with a special transfer print technique.
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Maple

Antique Cocker Spaniel Statue, English, Plasterwork, Dog Figure, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cocker spaniel statue. An English, plasterwork dog figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine decorative speci...
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Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine The musical nymph is set on a square base This is a pleasantly weathered piece in good detail to be ...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Large Vintage Carved Wooden Panthers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stunning Pair of Life Size Vintage Carved Hardwood Panthers in a seated pose. Each cat is intricately carved with expressive faces and glass eyes. These are Southeastern Asia in orig...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Decorative Iron Horse Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dark greenish black iron. Hollow cast with open back and a stand. Hole in the muzzle. Very good condition with good weight. H. 13 3/4", Depth 3 1/2", L. 9 3/4" Please see photos f...
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
Located in London, GB
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket box stamped 935 and PHV and other stamps (please see images), weight 160g. Amazing colour. Enamelled on all sides including th...
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20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Decorative Fox Doorstop, English, Door Keeper, Country House, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fox doorstop. An English, brass door keeper in country house taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Beauti...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming. The military hat...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Large Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine root bowl from northern Sweden made during the first few years of the 19th century, around 1810 to 1820. The bowl is in untouched condition with an attractive patina. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Modernist Abstract Kinetic Metal Hanging Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 60" x 60" Modernist Abstract kinetic metal hanging sculpture. Attributed to Yaacov Agam. Eight metal squares graduating in size. Sculpture has been outside for 40-50 years show...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Carved Hardwood Pedestal Jardiniere Column Display Plant Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, mahogany pedestal stand for displaying plants, busts, taxidermy, and trinkets wi...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

M.A. Hadley Ceramic Kitty / Cat Bowl, United States, 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
M.A. Hadley Ceramic Kitty Bowl, United States, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Bronze Borghese Gladiator, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic French 19th-century bronze sculpture of a Greek warrior in action. An exquisitely naturalistic rendering of an athletic physique, the figure is dramatically caught in action....
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Grain Measure box dated 1798
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish antique Grain measure box dated 1798 The dimension is cubic with the upper side open. The corners are joined by sinking in a so-called dovetail. The measure h...
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1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Hand Blown Antique Glass Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-blown antique glass jar with bluish-green tint. Three available is varying sizes and shapes (see last three images). Each sold individual...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Fourteen Birds by Guy Taplin
Located in Maidstone, GB
An original piece of English folk-art sculpture by the acclaimed British sculptor Guy Taplin (b. 1939). Eight individual wooden birds carved and painted, th...
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1990s British Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing documents and stationary to perfume a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Scotland Scottish 1880-1900 Antique Letter Opener Sterling Silver Topaz & Agate
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled gem-set Scottish dirk letter opener in Agate. Fabulous and unusual antique letter opener made in Scotland, between the 1880 and 1900. This ...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Burlwood Inkwell Free Standing Desk Set with Drawer and Handle
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian desk set with the original pair of glass inkwells, sitting on a lovey quality figured burled wood writing box with a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English cut glass decanter. Attributed to F. & C. Osler. With an elongated neck, diamond cut facets, bulbous bodies, and star cut bases. Monogrammed to the bo...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s A large antique coffee grinder manufactured in Germany around 1900. Made with nutwood, iron crank and brass container for coffee ...
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Folk Art Hand Painted Flower Design Serving Bowl
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage serving bowl with orange and yellow flower design. The bowl is signed on the bottom with the initials GJ. This bowl is in excellent condition. See pictures for det...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Inuit Children on a Sledge Made of Soapstone
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Inuit children on a sledge made of soapstone. Approximately: 1970/1980s. In good condition, signs of use. Sticker. Dimensions: L 8.0 x D 4.0 x H 8.5 cm.
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1970s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Virginia MetalCrafters Alloy / Gold Vintage Sea Grape Bowl
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage gold anodized aluminum alloy bowl in the shape of a Sea Grape leaf. The leaf designs were designed by well known sculptor Oskar Hansen for Virginia MetalCrafters in Waynesbor...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

19th century French bronze study of a mother and daughter by Lucien Madrassi
Located in Central England, GB
A very large scale and important bronze study of a mother and daughter by Lucien Madrassi (1849 -1919) This most striking high quality large bronze study is by the highly acclaimed ...
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Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tall Antique Armenian Pottery Vase circa 1920s, Jerusalem
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare tall and slender early 20th century cylinder shaped Armenian ceramic vase with floral, organic and graphic decorations handpainted in green, blue, red, gray colors on sand colored pottery base under clear glaze. Manufactured by Armenian pottery...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...
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1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....
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Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

1930s Vintage Handcrafted Carousel Horse: A Restored Wooden Masterpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of yesteryears with our stunning 1930s Sculpted Carousel Horse. This handcrafted vintage treasure has been meticulously restored by our expert team of craftsmen, bringing its unique beauty and rich history back to life. Adorned with vibrant paintwork, this wooden carousel horse showcases a unique patina finish that eloquently narrates its storied past. Its charm and character are evident in every brushstroke, making it a captivating centerpiece that's rich in history. The horse's solid base has received the same level of attention and care, polished to perfection to enhance its mesmerizing patina allure. This carousel horse isn't just a decorative piece; it's a slice of history, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the 1930s. Standing as a definite head-turner, this antique carousel...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Paint, Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handmade carved wood Falcon sculpture 1960s. Vintage Seri Ironwood Animal Hand-Carved Sculpture of a American Eagle or Falcon. Vintage Hand carved walnut wooden beautiful design decorative bird falcon sculpture. Carved wood figure of an Eagle sculpture from the 1960s. Eagle figure perched on a wooden trunk would be a great eye-catcher in any room or interior. Excellent condition. Natural dark brown color. Dimensions: 9.5" H x 4.5". Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an eagle or falcon. Ironwood hand carved falcon sculpture. Hand crafted in amazing detail from one of earth's hardest natural ironwood. This is an authentic art piece crafted in the Sonoran Desert from native Olneya ironwood. Found almost exclusively in the desert of Arizona, this tree is truly one of nature's wonders. North American Southwestern desert ironwood gets its name from its amazing hardness and heavy weight (similar to petrified wood). Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is meticulously carved and etched to reveal incredible detail, in very nice polished heavy dark wood, no dents with a smooth finish over all excellent condition with beautiful visible wood grains. circa 1970. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Butchers Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Wall Plaques Modelled as an Old Couple
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of terra cotta wall plaques modelled in high relief and painted, portraying an old couple looking out the window.
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19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects

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 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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