Decorative Objects

This sophisticated white-glazed ceramic vase sports a singularly appealing look, inspired by the fascinating woman ("conturbante" in Italian) who is said to defend this marvelous tul...

Small Italian decorative ceramic vide-poche by Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). Hand painted using the artist's familiar colours with stylised bull motif and a crackle effect background ...

The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. The coral reef of the Amami Islands, near Japan, inspires this design ...

Large art deco illuminating sculpture, circa 1930. Spelter sculpture on marble base. Opalescent glass ball soap bubble. In perfect condition and electrified Length: 17,5 cm Diam...

Gorgeous and rare, this Amethyst geode showcases the rarely-seen bi-colored druzy, on a perfectly formed cathedral shape. A true one-of-a-kind natural art to add beauty to your space...

This impressive Art Deco sculpture, crafted by Georges Gori in 1920, portrays a woman elegantly walking her massive dog. Aptly titled “The Guardians,” it captures the essence of ...

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble, circa early 1900s. A piece of imperial history with this classic Grand Tour bronze bust of Augustus Caesar...

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 ...

Elegant pair of Régence Style Hurricane Candle Holders or Photophores , with polished Régence brass bases and etched glass hurricane shades. The shades decorated with classic diamon...

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid ...

TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired side table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an ulta-...

Vintage Japanese blue and white vase with honeycomb pattern with quails and millet design. Made in Japan in the 1970s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 12 cm / 4.7 inches ...

Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...

Cappé Giuseppe Ratto di Proserpina in 1963 White Porcelain and Gold with a structure that develops vertically in a dynamic spiral movement. In the center, a muscular male figure forc...

Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory which was founded in 1744. Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...

A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...

Jaeger-LeCoultre "Rue de la Paix" Black Lacquered and Brass Street Lamp Clock. 11.25" H x 3" Diameter. Provenance: From a West End Avenue Collection.

Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina. This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was made in those days. All handcrafted out of oak and beautifully patinated from top to bottom this antique stand is a real eyecatcher and over the many decades the patina has only made this antique more attractive. This highly stylish, strong and very stable stand will easily take one of your heavier sculptures as well. The combination of the circular, heavy stem with its classical carvings and cannelures and the square base and table top make this stylish antique an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this antique display stand...

Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in purple, light orange and orange. Its fun and colorful design makes it a st...

Steuben Glassworks signed crystal "snail" scroll handle olive bowl, circa 1960s. An iconic piece of American mid-century modern design, this clear lead crystal bowl was produced by S...

Antique long case clock from Alfta, Hälsingland in Sweden from around 1810. Made by hand in the transition period between rococo and neoclassic, the neoclassical period which is know...

Indian Summer vase, clear light fuchsia and matt ocean blue. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish design collection. Meas...

Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...

Beautiful Murano art glass square shaped vide-poche plate in deep red, cream white and black colors. Original label on both sides: "Chromia Glass. Hand made. Vetro di Murano". An ey...

Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece This rare vintage bowl is a stunning example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, ...

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

Vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase made of vibrant green art glass with an etched surface. Whether displayed alone as a centerpiece or filled with a single stem or branch...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...

Poët-Laval vintage ceramic platter by Jacques Pouchain (circa 1950s). Immediately joyful, this oval tray belongs to the most sought-after chapter of Jacques Pouchain's career: his ye...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...

This mid-century modern green glass hooped vase was designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaki in Finland around the 1960s, reflecting the clarity of form and color associated with Scan...

This elegant pewter vase, designed by the acclaimed Swedish artist Rolf Engströmer for FAK in 1935, reflects the refined aesthetics of the Art Deco movement. Featuring smooth, sculpt...

Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...

Pair of tall, sterling silver, Neoclassical candlesticks, produced by the Whiting Mfg. Co. (when it temporarily merged with the Gorham Mfg. Co. in the 1920's), Providence, Rhode Isla...

1950's mid-century modern studio made brown mottled pottery decorative bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Italian Plaster Male Torso Sculpture Of A Classical Athlete. Offered is a handsome lifesize Italian plaster male torso sculpture on plinth. This is a beautiful detailed copy of an or...

Introducing our high-grade Citrine Cluster, a beautiful Citrine Specimen, that showcases many special characteristics that will add to any space you decide to exhibit it. A prized ad...

This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...

This vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 is part of the Fish Design collection of eclectic pieces handmade of resin in neon colors. Highly decorative and modern, this vase feature...

Round The Clock - Fluo Fuchsia, Clear Grey, Aqua Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Color: Fluo Fuchsia, Clear Grey...

A big loft or industrial wall clock from the 1940s. straight and beautiful design, with a domed clocks face, the housing is made of dark brown / black Bakelite. Measures: 19 inch dia...

Large brutalist Candle Holder. Handmade from wrought Iron. 7 arms and tripod foot.. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist Period: 1970s Item Type: V...

This is a superb very rare, fine quality ironstone Wine Cooler or a Two-Handled Pot, all beautifully hand painted, made by Mason's Patent Ironstone China Company, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1820. This piece is substantial and heavily potted, weighing about 2.5 Kg un-packed. The handles are very strongly potted and this piece is quite suitable for use as a wine cooler as intended, or perhaps as a vase or display center piece...

Italian Alabaster Bown With Glass Fruit. Offered is a lovely cream colored decorative Italian alabaster coupe or compote with Italian blown glass fruit (possibly Murano). We offer 14...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

Antique George III mahogany eight day painted face grandfather clock having a swan neck pediment with a glazed arch door and flanked by ...

Vintage studio hand thrown stoneware ceramic bud vase, circa 1960's. This unique vessel features a sculptural stoneware shape with natural decorative incising in a matte brown and ro...

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...

Vintage French handmade vase is made of clear crystal. Marked onthe botton: Art Vannes France. This vase in in very good/excellent condition.  

A group of five samples of articulated hands for dummies, made in various types of wood: national walnut, chestnut, maple. Mounted on bases, made of cast iron and brass for the locki...

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...

Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

A well-made wicker basket with handles, circa mid to late-20th century. This wicker basket can be used as a plant potholder cachepot (as demonstrated), as a decorative piece, or to h...

Charming French ceramic lidded box inspired by the iconic figure of Pierrot, the melancholy character of the Commedia dell'Arte. The lid is crowned with a delicately modeled Pierrot ...

Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

Rabbit Sculpture (Sitting) Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...