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Decorative Objects For Sale
Safari Hamper
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant addition to any bedroom or bathroom decor, this foldable hamper boasts a stylish leather grid of flat wooden sticks covered with beige leathe...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Textile

Safari Hamper
Safari Hamper
$1,564 / item
Antique Meissen School Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn in the Manner of Meissen C1880 Measures- 21"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 57-1/2" tall and 16-3/8" wide. It features a solid brass movement and chimes every 15 minutes, which are driv...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Accessory in Brilliant Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Play up your flirty, fluttery side with this butterfly decorative accessory. Each flutter, mounted on acrylic, adds movement and joy wherever it lands. Build a space where you can bl...
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2010s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage trinket, trinket box made of inlaid camel bone, purple velvet inside, with a brass clasp, India, 70s. Beautiful and qualitatively made with brass inlaid details, the object ...
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1970s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Rose Quartz Cluster with Lithium Inclusions From Colombia – 4.41 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning natural Rose Quartz cluster showcases crystal-clear Quartz formations with mesmerizing pink inclusions of Lithium tinting the matrix and lower part of the Quartz crysta...
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2010s Colombian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Bronze Box - Putti - Renaissance Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments. The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: ...
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Thaddeus Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Cosmos Vases in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine William and Mary eight-day spring-driven table clock signed on the backplate, Isaac Lowndes Pallmall Court, c.1695. The elegantly proportioned ebony-veneered oak domed top c...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tom Bennett Bronze Abstract Sculpture, 1980s
By Tom Bennett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tom Bennett bronze abstract sculpture from the 1980s. American. Bronze free-form on a black marble base. Signed edition 21/100. Patina to the bronze...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass paperweight, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase "PAMELA" Handcrafted in Black by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Pamela - Ceramic vase black glazed cod. PA001 measures: H 125.0 cm., Dm. 38.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Strong & Thick Curved Design Murano, Glass Art Floor Jardiniere Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and all handcrafted thick glass planter or jardiniere, made in Italy. If you are looking for a truly exclusive and very stylish, extra large vase then this avantgard...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Carmelina Street Vendor of Prickly Pears Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Part of an exquisite series of fully handcrafted vases paying homage to the characteristic folklore of Sicilian street vendors, this one-off ceramic vase glazed in matt white is an i...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Porcelain Sculpture: Lady on Horse Large Sculpture by Lladró, Spain, 1960s Very rare Lladró "Horsewoman" #1036 Spanish Name "Amazona" Item Number A...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lanvin Arpege Store Display Factice Crystal Perfume Bottle, 4 pieces
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a gorgeous set of four Lanvin fragrance retail store display factice crystal bottles. This set was created solely for use as promotional advertising store displays. The assor...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

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

A superb 19th century eight day grande sonnerie carriage clock, circa 1870.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb nineteenth century eight day grande sonnerie carriage clock of typical size, c. 1870. The gilt-brass gorge case has glass panel...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Silver Travertine Layer Vase
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing the Silver Travertine Layer Vase, a striking blend of natural beauty and modern design. Crafted from silver travertine, this vase showcases the unique layered textures an...
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2010s Dutch Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

New Modern Flower Vase in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Coors Pottery Skyscraper Ceramic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare Coors Pottery vase from the 1920s. It is a beautiful Art Deco blue scrapper.
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century, Hand-Carved Amethyst Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi xvi
Located in Calenzano, FI
Amethyst crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care fo...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Unique Handmade 21st Century Bud Vase in Indigo and Forest Green
Located in Springfield, OR
This unusual limited edition bud vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiome...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Genuine Hand Carved Fluorite Parrots on a Tourmaline in Quartz Matrix (10"H)
Located in New York, NY
This Parrots carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite and rose quartz with onyx eyes and a carnelian beak. The parrots is perched atop a green tourmaline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Tourmaline

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl panels mounted with two smaller clam shells. The mother of pearl beautifully decorated with engraved scroll work, bells, ribbons, flowers and classical motifs. The silver gilt frame is engraved with a similar foliage, flower and classical motif band to the bottom and top. When opened the Etui reveals a cushioned lining with a top removable silk cushion protecting the fully fitted tool pad with mother of pearl tools, a glass bottle and gold enamelled pansies decoration. The French Sewing Box...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Galatea Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in Mauve and Mud colors. The piece is inspired by ancient Sicilian legends of love and revenge between a Moor and a Mai...
Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Galatea Head Vase
Galatea Head Vase
$1,484 / item
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
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15th Century and Earlier North American Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3844 Polished Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally conc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pre-Order Raku Large 11" Globe Vase - Full Copper Matte - Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase Centerpiece Series by RAAQUU. A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piec...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Postmodern “LEGO” Telephone Phone by Tyco
By Tycos, Lego, Memphis Group
Located in Rome, IT
1990s telephone made of LEGO by Tyco.
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Black Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Made in Paris, France Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Polyester

Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique three piece set garniture clock made of bronze with green marble bases and gilt feet. Mantel clock features the sculpture Hirondelle Blessee by Alfred Jean Foretay above a gilt framed, white porcelain clock...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hercules Antaeus Bronze Sculpture by Carl Kauba
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze Sculpture of Hercules and Antaeus crafted and signed by Carl Kauba. This sculpture depicts the tale of Hercules' battle against Antaeus. Antaeus, son of Gaia and Poseidon,...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece. They are sold by set of two in different sizes. Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin Measurements: Small: Travertine sphere...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Versace For Rosenthal Medusa Crystal Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1980's Gianni Versace designed for Rosenthal crystal decorative bowl with medusa motif, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due t...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Large 1970s Nude Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage studio pottery bowl. Gray exterior glaze with a contrasting brown interior. Decorated around the sides with quirky blue hand painted nude people...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Late Qing Period Traditional Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 19th-century traditional Chinese blue and white ceramic vase, a fine example of classic Qing Dynasty-style porcelain craftsmanship.Traditional blue cobalt underglaze on a w...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)
Located in London, GB
Ceramic decorative bowl by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A very unique ceramic which, on its exterior is coarse and tactile in a brown earthy clay with precisely incised lines. By con...
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1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception French Art Deco Bronze Statue of Pheasant on Marble Base, circa 1920s. Features the flamboyant bird in a more relaxed mood, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Robert Picault, Set of Two Ceramic Dishes, Signed, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, set of two ceramic dishes, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s Two large dishes enamelled in white, green and brown tones. Geometric decorations. In very good cond...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of Iron & brass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. We have tested it and it works. Electric, battery operated clock.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Attributed to Carl Faberge Russian Smoky Quartz Bulldog with Inset Emerald Eyes
Located in Nottingham, GB
A masterful example of Russian artistry, this captivating bulldog figurine is attributed to the renowned jeweler Carl Fabergé. Expertly carved from lustrous smoky quartz, the piece c...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Italian Murano Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Modern/Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture, circa mid-to late-20th century, Italy. Piece is signed "Archimede Seguso" and "Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Wonderful Art Deco Box in Hand Hammered Copper and Yellow Jade 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Box in Hand Hammered Copper and Yellow Jade, Europe, 1930s. This is a truly astonishingly beautiful decorative box in hand hammered copper and yellow jade. A grea...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Copper

19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handmade, one of a kind wrought iron Art pendant Probably Alessandro Mazzucotelli (1865-1938). This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with a mint and stunningly stylized salamander sculpture and an equally artistic flower...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Natural Gemstone Box Four Seasons Finest Finish 4.25"
Located in Somis, CA
Behold the exquisite craftsmanship of objet d'art of a box crafted from natural gemstones, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpentine, choc...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Serpentine

Marble Vase Decorative Sculpture White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 52 x H 45 cm. Available in different marble, onyx and quartzite. Limited edition of 35. Each vase is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as each marble block is different in veins and color shades. All of our creations are handmade by Italian artisans and can slightly vary in shape and size. This is to be considered as a guarantee of a handmade object. All Pieruga objects are made of precious and natural marbles and onyx. Marble is sensitive to acid-based liquids, especially a prolonged contact with substances such as wine, lemon, vinegar, fruit juices, cola and alcohol can stain the surface. Cleaning should be carried out with a soft sponge, water and neutral detergent. Do not use metallic or abrasive sponges, do not wash in the dishwasher, do not use in the microwave. The color of the marble after washing can undergo variations due to the humidity trapped in the surface’s micro-pores. Once fully dried it will regain its original color. The brass inlays tend to oxidize over time, to make them return to shine again use a soft cotton pad soaked in a solution of water and traditional Marseille soap, gently rub over the brass inserts and rinse the surface thoroughly. We are against the use of chemical products, all Pieruga objects are processed and polished through long manual processes without the use of polishing liquids. Pieruga proudly creates elegant accessories and complements in marble through artisanal processes, bringing into dialogue ancient techniques of sculpture with advanced technologies. 100% handmade in Italy. Our Mission is a clear Signal of opposition to the enormous waste that occurs in the extraction and processing of large blocks of marble, tons of material are discarded and thrown, in disfigurement to the generosity of our mountains. Rediscovering the ancient art of manual sculpture we give new life to even the smallest fragment of marble, bringing to light its millenary beauty that is lost in more than 2000 years of architecture and sculpture. Pieruga Marble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Gaddi Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This is a plaster bust reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo. The piece, handcrafted by the skilled artists of Galleria Romanelli...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock is an exquisite timepiece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship and ornate detail. The stately case, carved from rich wood, fea...
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Early 2000s American Other Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Original and Unique Ceramic Fountain by Otto Prutscher and Michael Powolny, 1914
Located in Vienna, AT
Executed by Michael Powolny for the Wienerberger Keramikwerkstätten, ceramic and stoneware, ochre colored, body holding a dish in her outstretched arms standing above a three-tired C...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Dorothy Thorpe Candle Holder, Lucite and Brass, Twisted Base, USA, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Candlestick has been done in United States icirca 1940. It is made in Lucite and brass. Gold and transparent color. The artist is Dorothy thorpe.
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Finely crafted island or coastal décor vintage desk set accessories with bamboo handles. The Art Deco style magnifying glass and letter opener are brass mounted in ornately decorate...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock having a quality carved walnut case with turned columns, original finales, shaped top and bottom, single walnut and glazed d...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

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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