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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Moorish
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Metal, Brass
Mid Century Liquor Champagne Store Display Bottles C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular in size, 3 bottles are 27 x 7.5, smaller bottle is 20 x 4.5. Taittinger, Perrier Jouet, Moet & Chandon and Piper Heidsieck. All in good con...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Antique Wooden Geometric Shapes
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this set of 16 vintage wooden geometric shapes. These wooden models were used in teaching solid geometry and mathematics.
Category
1940s Mexican Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
Category
1920s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Tin
Vintage Dutch Wall Clock from Gaemers Horloger, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Gaemers Horloger Den Haag in Netherlands during the 1950s. It features a metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex clear glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Antique Italian Apothecary Lidded Glass Jar
Located in South Salem, NY
Fanciful lidded canister jar from Italy. Embellished with hand painted pink roses and gilded accents. Use this glass jar to store everyday essentials on a vanity or dressing table. A...
Category
19th Century Italian Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Paint
Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is 1A1758024-12 stamped in the inside. The keys are nickel with black face and white number...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez.
A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Siemens in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a batter...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand
Extra dimensions
without stand
Height: 21cm
Width: 48.5cm
Depth: 24.5cm
St...
Category
19th Century Zanzibari Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,962 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Industrial Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron PPH 413 is a type of indoor secondary clock. Was produced during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Clock face with white plastic numerals is made from aluminum. Diameter ...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Pair of Mercury Mirrored Cloches
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural pair of mirrored mercury cloches. Generous in size, these pieces reflect light beautifully bringing together the different elements of your decor via reflec...
Category
1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Large Industrial Square Double Sided Factory Ceiling Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory wall clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey metal body, a dark gre...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Anvil from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wrought iron anvil with an ebonized wood base.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,800
Contemporary Decor "Boom", Black & White Marble, Numbered, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Siena Marble
$304 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Vintage Synchronome Electric Copper Cased Railway Waiting Room Wall Clock
By Synchronome
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Industrial Copper Wall Clock by Synchronome
A stunning little industrial clock made in England circa 1930 by The Synchronome Company Ltd.
Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & mid 20th century, commercially producing the most accurate electric clocks globally despite strong competition from companies such as Gents of Leicester.
Stunning stepped copper case retaining its wonderful original aged patination.
The attractive aged hand painted dial bearing Roman Numeral indices and the Synchronome Electric makers marks.
The clock currently retains its original 30 second impulse movement which we can run via a impulse driver which would mimic the original master the clock would of ran from, alternatively we can convert the original hands to run from a modern high torque battery quartz movement.
The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
Technical Details
Movement Type Single AA Battery Powered Quartz
Clock face width 240 mm (9.5 Inch)
Overall Width 295 mm (11.5 Inch)
Depth 75 mm (3 inch)
Weight 1.5 kg
Colour / Materials Copper, Glass, Aged White
The Synchronome Company
The Synchronome Company, established in 1895 by Frank Hope-Jones and George Bennett Bowell, became one of Britain’s most influential manufacturers of precision electric clocks. Specialising in master clock systems, Synchronome revolutionised timekeeping with their innovative mechanisms, which distributed accurate time signals across large networks. Their clocks found widespread use in observatories, railway stations, and public buildings, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision.
One of their crowning achievements was the development of the Shortt–Synchronome free pendulum clock, created in collaboration with horologist William Hamilton Shortt. Released in the 1920s, this was the most accurate pendulum clock of its time and was used as the primary time standard in many observatories worldwide, solidifying Synchronome’s reputation for technical excellence.
Rivalry with Gents of Leicester
Synchronome’s rise to prominence brought them into fierce competition with another titan of the industry—Gents of Leicester. Both companies vied for dominance in the electric clock market, offering master clock systems that set the standard for accuracy and reliability. While Gents focused on robust, functional designs that served a wide range of public and industrial applications, Synchronome honed its reputation in scientific and observatory-grade timekeeping.
The rivalry spurred innovation, with each company striving to outdo the other in design, precision, and reliability. Gents became renowned for its large-scale installations in landmarks like Waterloo Station and the Houses of Parliament, while Synchronome distinguished itself with pioneering technology, particularly in the field of astronomical timekeeping. This competitive dynamic not only elevated the standards of timekeeping in the early 20th century but also left a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that collectors and enthusiasts value today.
Synchronome Clocks: A Timeless Legacy
Today, reclaimed Synchronome clocks are treasured for their industrial design and historical significance. Known for their sturdy construction and clean, minimalist style, these clocks are perfect for adding vintage charm to modern interiors. Whether it’s a classic Synchronome master clock...
Category
1930s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Black Industrial Square Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Wall clock designed by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s and made till 1990s
- Was used in factories, schools and railway stations
- Newly black painted metal fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Contemporary "Eggs Carton Gold", All Pieces Numbered, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$630 Sale Price / item
29% Off
Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles.
Antique Hispano Moresq...
Category
1890s Moroccan Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Trinket Box
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic inlaid with mother of pearl.
Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian t...
Category
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Industrial Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron PPH 413 is a type of indoor secondary clock. Was produced during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Clock face with white plastic numerals is made from aluminum. Diameter ...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique French Industrial Foundry Crucible – Large Molten Metal Casting Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large antique foundry crucible is a striking piece of industrial history, once used in high-temperature metalworking processes to melt and cast metals. Made from durable, heat-r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Wooden Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Wall clock produced by Seth Thomas Clock Company in USA during the 1980s. It features a brown wooden veneered clockface and aluminium hands. The piece has been converted into a batte...
Category
1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Adorned with Moorish Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez.
Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish design...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Style Falling Gravity Driven Bronze Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Gravity Driven Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock w Marble Base
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. This clock is dr...
Category
1990s Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome pottery.
The bowl boasts a deep rounded form with a flattened rim...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Sculpture in Marble- Fuel Tank - One-Off Handmade green Decorative Art
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Marble Sculpture - Marble Fuel Tank - Collectible Interior Art
Offered for sale is an uncommon and possibly unique piece of decorative art: a functional fuel tank in plas...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
Enormous Reclaimed Cast Iron Industrial Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
"Historic Timekeeper: Enormous Gents of Leicester PulSynetic Industrial Clock"
Command any room with this historic and rare Gents of Leicester industrial clock. This monumental piec...
Category
1920s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Moroccan Ceramic Lidded Urn from Fez with Arabic Calligraphy Pink Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy pink writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock From Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory wall clock wad produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, iron dial, aluminum hands and clear glass cover. Forme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Ethnic North African Moroccan Silver Anklet Ashtray Catchall Dish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Ethnic North African traditional anklet silver and brass bracelet made into a vide poche, dish, catchall or silver ashtray.
Unusual silver tone metal dish made from an Africa...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Industrial Grey Bakelite Wall Clock From Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Wall clock produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.-1980s. The piece features a grey bakelite frame, an aluminium dial and clear glass cover. The piece has be...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Water Jug Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic water jug with handle.
Hand painted ceramic vessel, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
Hand painted in Moorish Granada design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Industrial Square Double Sided Factory Ceiling Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory wall clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a dark green metal body, a cl...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box.
Large box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone
Large Antique Circular Wall Clock Trade Mark "S"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a deep carved and ribbed oak surround. The white dial with black painted Roman numerals and metal hands. Brass works.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Lacking a key, chips...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Vase Bright Yellow with Metal Moorish Filigree overlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted antique bright yellow Moroccan glazed ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid.
Large bright yellow glazed ceramic vase with silver filigree...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century French Apothecary Glass Jars, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A highly decorative set of six original early 20th century French apothecary glass jars.
The bottles made of opaque amber glass, hand-drawn bottles are fitted with a cut glass stopp...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Incised Pair of 17th Century Ottoman Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful and rare museum quality pair of incised of 17th Century Ottoman bronze candlesticks. They are virtually identical to the one pictured on...
Category
17th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
$275 Sale Price
21% Off
Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan large ceramic decorative serving bowl tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid.
The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone.
Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco.
Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic brass repoussé vase, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medall...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass.
The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay.
This has a long metal top spout that unscrews.
This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel.
Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design.
Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant octagonal wooden music box in thuya wood.
Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown shades of its grain and unique exotic fragrance, simila...
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold painted and highly detailed make this one of his best examples. The camel and the boy...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Swiss Beige Wall Clock from Favag, 1970s
By Favag
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial wall clock produced by Favag in Switzerland during the 1970s. It features a beige iron frame, an aluminium dial and ha...
Category
1970s Swiss Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mosaic Marquetry Octagonal Music Box Granada Moorish Spain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern style mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood footed music box.
Handcrafted in Spain in the Moorish Syrian style with red velvet lined and a mirror.
Decorative Spanish inlaid Marquetry music box intricately and finely inlaid in Islamic geometric designs with marquetry of precious wood decorated with Moorish Islamic motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with fruitwoods.
Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with mosaic marquetry.
Handcrafted in Granada Spain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood
Contemporary Decor "BOOM", Gold & Red Marble, Numbered, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Siena Marble
$304 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Reclaimed Double Sided Square Wall Mounted Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
DOUBLE SIDED SQUARE WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER
A rare form and size clock by British clock makers Gents of Leicester.
Manufactured circa 1940
The clocks steel case has been exposed and left in a RAW brushed finish and protected with a liquid beeswax polish.
The clock retains its original slave movements and is controlled by a modern impulse driver which can be mounted external from the clock to control and changes that are required.
The clock is a wall mounted variant but this can be spun to be ceiling mounted if required.
A stunning small formatted clock with two 12" dials making it usable in both residential or commercial interiors.
By choosing a vintage industrial clock...
Category
1940s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the side. The piece has retained its orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex clear glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Moroccan Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing, Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron wall clock made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal body, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a battery-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish now worn to perfection.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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?
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