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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Tudor
Ernest Gimson & made by Alfred Bucknell. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Gimson. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick made by Alfred Bucknell, punched and chased with geometric design to the top, and a beautiful detail underneath the...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Lizzie Wilkins Della Robbia Birkenhead Arts & Crafts Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and sought after English Arts & Crafts twin handled art pottery vase hand painted by Lizzie Wilkins for Della Robbia Birkenhead and dated 1896. The vase of flagon shape is ...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Hand Hammered Arts & Crafts Style Copper Candlesticks Hessel Studios California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant hand Hammered & polished copper candlestick holders by Hessel Studios of San Rafael California. Each unique and very much a piece o...
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Striking Victorian craftsmans...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

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Leather, Oak

1800s Snuff Box of Ram's Horn and Wood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1800s snuff box, ram's horn with wood inset bottom. Base edge faults in the horn-top edge also. With a tag: "You God Father Eckhadt (?) snuff box" and description. 2 3/8" x 1 3/8 x...
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Measures: 8....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
By Martin Brothers, Arts and Crafts Company, Robert Wallace Martin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bowl By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 1.88"H. Good vintag...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

A Roseville Pottery Florentine Pattern Jardiniere on Pedestal
Located in San Francisco, CA
this Roseville jardiniere on pedestal in the rare Florentine Pattern manufactured from 1923-1926, featuring a bulbous double-handled urn resting o...
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1920s North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Arts and Crafts Patinaed Carved Frame
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive arts and crafts patinaed hand carved wood frame in a matte burnished green gold with red highlights on the flowers. 1900, USA. Measures : Glass area 20" x 16".
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Crystalline Cerulean Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. “A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929 Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children. Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Ephraim Faience Pottery Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large green Vintage pottery vase with relief palmetto design. Marked on verso as shown. Dimensions: 7 1/2" W x 10 3/4" H Condition: Please see ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Newlyn Arts & Crafts Copper Posy Bowl with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional English arts & crafts hand crafted copper posy or rose bowl decorated with fish made by renowned Cornish copper workshops Newlyn and dating from around 1900. The bowl ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Fulper Arts & Crafts Pink & Green Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Fulper Arts & Crafts Pink & Green Vase Signed C1920 Measures - 7"h x 5"diam
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget L Vase Resin Fuchsia Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear fuchsia, clear yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear fuchsia, cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern stamp box, jewelry box, or desk box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, E...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Pinder Bourne Floral Charger Signed circa 1886
By Pinder, Bourne & Co
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An Arts & Crafts Pinder Bourne Pottery wall charger hand-painted with autumnal flowering shrubs on a mottled blue/green ground. This Fine earthenware charger is of rounded shape with...
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall bud vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 11.5"H. Good original vintage condi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Round Container With Lid, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze round container with lid By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 7.25"H. Good original vintage condit...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Margaret Gilmour, Attributed a Glasgow School Brass Planter with Stylised Roses
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Margaret Gilmour, attributed. A Glasgow School brass planter with stylized rose and floral details.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tall Arts and Crafts Brass Candle Stick This is a large candle stick
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts and Crafts Brass Candle Stick This is a large candle stick, it is 16” high and made in brass it dates from about 1890 The Candle Stick is 16” high, the diameter of the b...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gaetano Pesce Clear L Vase Soft Resin Turquoise Orange
Located in barasso, IT
Clear extra colour vase - clear aqua, matt turquoise, matt orange. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Glasgow style oak Arts & Crafts copper bound planter w. stylized elongated tops
Located in London, GB
A Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak and copper bound planter with splayed legs and circular cut-out's to the tops.
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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.38"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H. Go...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Carl Deffner, Esslingen A three-piece Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass circa 1900
Located in Verviers, BE
Superb Jugendstil copper and brass by the famous C.D.E Works of Carl Deffner of Esslingen, Germany. A three-piece red copper coffee or tea set on a matching presentation tray. The ...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nelson McCoy Green Leaves and Berries Ceramic Vase
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exquisite early 1920s Nelson McCoy vase features the beloved Green Leaves and Berries design, a hallmark of the company’s early artistry. The piece is ...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Imposing Art Deco Brush McCoy Mottled Blue Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Imposing Weller Brush Art McCoy vase in mottled blues circa 1930's. Unusual large size with decorative spiral "handles" measuring 18" high by 10" wide, likely made by Brush McCoy Pottery...
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "arts & crafts" style pottery vase, circa 1950s. Wonderful bluish green colors and a great vintage patina make this a wonderful decor piece! It is in very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Twins-C L Vase Resin Grey Clear
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and clear. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available. Colours: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with copper heart shaped panels
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with opposing copper heart shaped panels.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Large and Rare Arts & Crafts Iron Chandelier with Eagle Sculptures & Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts light fixture with stylized American eagle head sculptures. This gorgeous American Style Art Deco, seven-light chandelier is...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Desk Calendar Holder, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period floral ivy bronze desk calendar holder or picture frame In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. (signed to the back) U...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Margaret Gilmour School. A Glasgow School brass planter with floral decoration.
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Margaret Gilmour School. A Glasgow School brass planter with interlaced floral decoration and ring handles to the sides stood on tri-angular feet and with its original zinc liner.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Liberty Pewter Clock by David Veasey, 1903
By David Veasey
Located in Pymble, NSW
A David Veasey designed clock of "The Tree of Life" made by Liberty & Co London in their "Tudric" range, pewter, circa 1903. A very large clock with a beautiful green/blue enamel di...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Letter Rack, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period patinated bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblems of classical Greek figures By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Ci...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Stylized Arts & Crafts Quarter sawnOak and Cast Bronze Crucifix 52" x 32"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Stylized Arts & Crafts Quarter sawn Oak and Cast Bronze Crucifix measuring 52" x 32", Amazing bronze detailed super stylized castings, depicting Christ,, Alfa Omega.. and P A...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fulper Pottery Signed Mirror Black Glazed Two Handle Vase , Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously glazed, classically designed two handle Fulper Pottery vase featuring a mirror black/dark charcoal glaze that radiates in the light. Signed on the base with Fulper lo...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Impressive & Large Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier w Bronze Lizard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and wonderful light creating, mineral stone fixture. This marvelous, early 20th century alabaster and bronze work of lighting art is another one of our recent and g...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Hand-Hammered Brass Candleholder, Arts & Crafts
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Hand-hammered brass candleholder. Arts & Crafts. Measures: H 45, W 15 (base), D 11.5 cm (top).
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Glass and Wrought Iron Floor Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts glass and wrought iron floor vase on stand, the green tinted Vaseline trumpet with a waved rim, attributed to James Powell of Wh...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 8.88"D x 0.63"H. Very g...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Rose Crystal and Copper Dresser Jar, France 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptional piece of multi-faceted pink/rose/salmon/peach'y crystal set in large pertruding squares. It features its original patinated copper lid with beaded ornamentation towards i...
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1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Mid-20th Century Wood Table Easel / Picture Stand from France
Located in New York, NY
A charming picture or book stand from Paris, France, crafted in wood, rustic finish. Mid-20th Century, circa 1960-1970. At 20 inches tall, it can accommodate a large book or framed a...
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1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Majolica Planter Made Circa 1880 Turquoise Ground & Green Leaves
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite 19th-century majolica jardiniere and underplate by Minton was handpainted in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1880. This jardiniere measures an impressive 17" across the handles it is adorned with a delightful design of green oak leaves and light brown acorns that stand out beautifully against the beautiful turquoise background. The handles, in the shape of twisting oak branches...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern
Located in Austin, TX
This Tiffany Studios bronze desk set embodies past elegance through its intricate "Zodiac" pattern. Known for exceptional quality, attention to detail, and use of high-quality materials, these sets are crafted with intricate designs, reflecting Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistic vision. With meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality bronze, these sets captivate collectors seeking luxury in workspace decor due to their historical importance and association with Tiffany. Rare and intricately designed, their value is influenced by scarcity and craftsmanship. THE SET INCLUDES 2 BOOKENDS, 1 LARGE AND 1 SMALL INKWELL, 1 HORSE HAIR BRUSH, 1 MATCHBOOK HOLDER...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th c. English Royal Doulton Arts and Crafts Lambeth Stoneware Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This Late Victorian English Arts & Crafts Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware amphora by Frank A. Butler was done in Pattern no. 960. This twin-handled vessel is decorated with a mottled...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget XL Vase Resin Fuchsia Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear fuchsia, clear yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: clear fuchsia,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, solid wooden blue collar workers bookends. If you or your friends have a house from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift. These hand carved, hard working men sculptures...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Cen...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

Weller COPPERTONE Frog / Lily Pad Bowl, Rudolph Lorber Design
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co. Marking(s); notes: 30, label Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 4"h, 10.5"w, 7.75"d Additional Inf...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Frank Brangwyn for Royal Doulton. A pair of hand painted vases
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn for Royal Doulton. A pair of hand painted vases.
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget M Vase Resin Clear Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear blue. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: clear blue. Other sizes availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Arts & Crafts pottery scenic landscape vellum glaze pottery vase by Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood pottery, dated & signed 1925. This very beautiful Rookwood scenic lan...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.5"H Ve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Bud Vase, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze bud vase with an emblem of a classical Greek figure By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

J F Poole Hayle Arts & Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from around 1895. Made in Cornwall the inkwell is of rounded cylindrical shape and stands rai...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique 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?

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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