Decorative Objects

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled With key

French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does featur...

A beautiful Southwest Acoma Pueblo of New Mexico sgraffito vase featuring a wonderful hand painted geometric pattern by American ceramic artist Leslie Kent Thompson. The vase is s...

A handsome and very elegant photograph frame, the perfect addition to any interior, from traditional to ultra-modern. Made from English sterling silver, the backing from solid Engli...

This distinctive French Mid-Century ceramic vase was created in Vallauris, France, during the 1950s, one of the most important periods in the history of modern French pottery. Crafte...

An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...

This tall antique French confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen stan...

Vase #735 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural pi...

Ogiva basket - Light Ruby, Olive Green Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Light Ruby, Olive Green Dimensions: c.a ø 40cm x H...

A pair of classic shell shaped candle sconces in solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern 1940s. A simple timeless pair, classic Swedish design. With markers mark.

A decorative and stylish elongated Mid-Century glass bowl from the 1960s — solid, heavy, and beautifully crafted. Designed by Josef Michal Hospodka (1923–1989) and produced by Chřibs...

A pair of timeless Swedish Grace silver-plated candelabras with beautiful details by Guldaktiebolaget / GAB. With makers mark, GAB NS (silver-plated) Smaller/normal signs of age a...

Decorative Brass Bowl, Saffron, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bowl in brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all....

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...

19th century Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze of a Satyr with wine skin, also known as the 'Drunken Satyr'. The cup he would have been holding was lost in the conflagration. The lean, mu...

A lovely round mid-century wall clock, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant brass hands, a brass fram...

“Le Grand Bleu” is a large sculptural vase, entirely hand-carved from a single block of Azul Macaubas quartzite with stunning blue veining. Each piece begins with the careful selecti...

A beautiful Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Blue, Green and Amethyst with Gilt decorated Pulled Feather decoration. The vase is of a lovely form, the perfect height for a decora...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Pulcino glass bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. Blue and green on a grayish background. Applied murrine eyes. Textured copper legs. One of the two ta...

This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans is a gorgeous interior furnishing item. it is an incredibly stylized Etruscan horse with ...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Decorative Brass Bowl, Under The Banyan Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bowl in brass. Handmade in India. Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the B...

Exceptional French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, Paris, 1920s. This striking sculptural work exemplifies Bonome’s highly recognizable artistic langua...

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

A pair of wall hanging candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s, this serie is called "Pendel/Pendelum". These candlesticks is 47 cm tall and i...

This extraordinary, almost life-sized motorcycle sculpture made of rattan, wicker, and bamboo is attributed to the British designer Tom Dixon and was probably created in connection w...

French modernist decorative sculpture dating from the 1980s, carved from dark-stained wood. The composition features an elongated abstract human figure defined by flowing curves, ope...

Antique English Planter Jardiniere Horse Equine Black Decoupage Tole Metal c1900. Direct from southern England, a striking antique English met...

Hand-forged wrought iron candlestick executed in the style of master blacksmith Samuel Yellin. The structural design originates from a singular iron bar manipulated using traditional...

Finely cast Asian bronze elephant animal statue. Age: Contemporary Size: Height 37.5 C.M. / Width 13.7 C.M. / Length 38 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney. A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piece unique. Stoneware with shiny gray speckled glaze. Gray tencel fringe...

An exquisite French Art Deco circular hinged silver box, dating to circa 1920, featuring a magnificent cobalt-blue guilloché enamel lid. The lid is beautifully decorated with a vibr...

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. It has been made in Biot. Transparent yellow Color.

Pompitu II vase, Clear Light Ruby Cerulean Blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Light Rub...

This 4.5″ Megalodon tooth puts the scale of the largest predatory shark ever to swim the oceans directly in your hands. Its large, triangular blade still carries fine serrations alon...

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in polychrome coloured enamels, that we date to the early 20th Century period, circa 1920. ...

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the workshop of Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most important masters of the Nagoya cloisonné school. ...

A slender, gently tapering cylindrical form with softly rounded shoulders and a short neck, finished in a distinctive high-fired art pottery glaze. The exterior exhibits a rich, spec...

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...

Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind custom picnic basket. This basket features an authentic classic Louis Vuitton fabric liner inside the basket as well as a sturdy g...

Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's. Excellent/mint vintage con...

Elegant bronze casket made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Lidded bronze box with fitted wooden interior * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1910 * Year: 1942 * Condition: Go...

Large Italian vintage cobalt blue thumbprint glass bowl, designed and signed by Elsa Peretti For Tiffany. Impressive piece that we see sitting on a dining, hall or coffee table.

A beautiful Amethyst geode from Uruguay, displaying a cavity filled with richly coloured deep purple crystals. The intensity of the colour is strongest at the centre, creating a stri...

This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...

Natural Citrine Crystal Ring on Custom Stand – Golden Orange Geode with Polished White Agate Frame ▫️ Description ▫️ Naturally formed in a beautiful ring-like shape, this citrine c...

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, It...

Superb 19th century bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau depicting a classical female figure surrounded by playful cherubs. The woman draped in flowing robes looks upward with a joyful...

Beautiful vintage Cartier sterling silver picture frame. Made in Italy. Measures 9” x 7” holds a 5” x 7” photo. professionally polished, looks great with minor evidence of age and u...

Large Majolica Jardinière Birds Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 15.5 inches L by 8 inches. H / 7 inches.

A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...

American studio craft movement free form copper bowl. Hand hammered w/ age patinated mustard enameled interior and beautifully textured molten magenta red enameled glazed exterior. G...

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...

“Napoleon I vs. Alexander I” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a collectible work of art, created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit and artistic tradit...

1960s Architettura con Armatura lidded wastepaper basket composed of enameled and lithographed tinplate featuring depictions of medieval kinght in full armor and period architecture....

Pair of Large Red Sea Fans on 19th-Century Italian Giltwood Bird-Form Bases, 25"H A dramatic pair of large natural red sea fans, each displaying an exceptionally delicate, lace-like...

A circa Mexican 1960 horse sculpture on black base. Measurements: Height: 15" Depth: 6.5" Width: 20.5"

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a lov...