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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Bauhaus
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Amazing matching pair of solid brass sconces in the shape of rope and tassels and knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in Fran...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique 18th C Chantilly French Porcelain Bowl in a Clobbered Blue Sprig Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chantilly French porcelain low bowl. Decorated in an underglaze blue sprig pattern with additional cold painted iron-red leaves and ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Modernist Bauhaus Wood Letter Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice construction with finger joinery.
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1950s Unknown Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects

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Wood

Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Vase, Glass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-coloured glass vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany, c. 1950s
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects

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Glass

19th Century Antique Dore Bronze Mounted Opaline Oval Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The creamy and smooth exterior of this 19th Century Opaline Box harmonizes beautifully with its streamlined Dore Bronze mount and clasp. All elements, including its oval shape, contr...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Large Urns
Located in Hixson, TN
A large pair of Louis XVI style marble (Hauteville) urns with extra ordinary ormolu mounts. The mounts (excellent condition and color) supported putti's, flame tips on the caps, to t...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble

21st Century, Hand-Carved Green and Amber Crystal and Bronze Box
Located in Calenzano, FI
Amber and green crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated silver finish. Each object is handcrafted and th...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Large 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful quality late 19th century French 'Sevres' style hand painted porcelain lidded vase. Having a cobalt blue ground, classical scrolling ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides. (Not working) Not Working. Clock face is slightly misaligned
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè and with various ornamen...
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1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of French Late 18th Century Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period Paris porcelain cachepots from the late 18th century, with hand-painted floral décor and gilt accents. Created in France during the short reign of K...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
Hand-carved clear crystal box with Panther made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. This box has got a oval shape. Each object is handcrafted and the care...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. For those who want a traditional acoustic upright piano with one of the most iconic design silhouettes, the PH Upright Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze potiche. This potiche is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand ground crystal. On request to customer can modificate the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble And Ormolu Clock By Raingo Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and very important French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock by Raingo Frères. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet with fine wrap around berried laurel bands below the white Carrara marble base with rounded sides decorated with richly chased pierced intertwined berried laurel and blooming flower bands, and a finely detailed central plaque depicting charming cherubs playing musical instruments. Above are two exquisite patinated bronze maidens sitting on a mottled support with lovely foliate designs each draped in wonderfully executed garments and holding a wreath and flowers with a charming winged cherub extending his arms up. At the center is the elegant enameled dial with Arabic hour numerals amidst lovely floral garlands and numbers indicating the date at the border with delicate pierced ormolu hands with a remarkable pieced foliate design at the back. Above is the lightly curved fluted top crown with a stunning array of richly chased branches and blooming flowers in a superb satin and burnished finish. All original gilt and patina throughout. Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

pair of Japanese 18th century Imari Porcelain and French Ormolu mounted urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most stunning pair of Japanese 18th century Imari Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted urns. This wonderful pair of urns are raised by Ormolu socles d...
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19th Century Japanese Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Centrepiece
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze centrepiece. This Centrepiece has got the porcelain base with pure gold decorations and hand-grounded crystal. On request to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlestick with Dolphins
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French gilt bronze candlestick on a circular base with leaves decorations. The candle cup is held by three finely detailed dolphins. Dimensions: diameter of the base 10 ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Silver-Plated Chrysalia 3 light Candelabras
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely pair of antique silver-plated candelabras, each with three upward curling branches to hold three lights. The branches themselves are decorated with a foliate motif, and extend from a smooth central column topped...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after Martincourt
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze candlesticks after a model by Etienne Martincourt (master 1762, died after 1791): Candelst...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Green Enamel Mantel Clock, Circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Green Enamel Mantel Clock. French, Circa 1890. Stamped ‘Medaille d’Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855’ and with the initials ‘L.R’. This fine clock or timepiece has a spring-driven eight-day twin train movement by Vicenti et Cie, striking on a gong. The gilt-bronze case is of square-section with a stepped pediment surmounted by musical trophies above a Vitruvian scroll frieze and rosettes to each corner, below is a circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral swags, set within a finely painted iridescent green enamel panel depicting a courting couple in conversation. The sides are similarly painted with fair maidens in a wooded landscape and the back cast with strap-work and Vitruvian scrolls; a circular hinged door opening to reveal the movement. Vincenti was a much respected clock maker, a Corsican who set up in 1823 in Montbeliard using machinery of his own design. Following his death in 1834 his business was carried on by Roux et Cie...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box. The leather is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra Set
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality antique (19th century) French clock and candelabra set ( garniture) comprising an ormolu-mounted white marble mantel cl...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Large Meissen Gilt and Rose Du Berry Braided Porcelain Bowl
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Meissen braided and gilded rose du Berry porcelain. Hand-painted and gilded leaves. Mid-18th century. Measures: 12.8" x 9.25"x 2.5" In excellent condition and Stamped.
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Mid-18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble designed by the architect of Louis XV Pierre Contant D'Ivry. The engravings represent the architectural details of the different rooms (moldings, sculptures, furniture etc.) This set of engravings...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Paper

French Art Nouveau Ormolu Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra by F. Rambaud
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau Ormolu Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra by F. Rambaud, and cast by the foundry of Susse Freres. Previously electrified.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Baccarat White Opalescent Crystal & Gilt Snake Vases w/ Insects
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Signed Baccarat White Opalescent Crystal Vases with Gilt Snakes and enameled painted Insects. Each vase is designed in the form of hollowed tree trunks with a...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. On request to customer can modificate the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze And Enamelled Clock, 18th Century Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilt bronze clock resting on 2 goat feet, decorated with laurel leaves and surmounted by a fire pot; Blue enamel pastilles inlays, with a clover leaf. The dial gives a glimpse of th...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Group of Children in 18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Louis XVI Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A group of children in 18th century Meissen porcelain, Louis XVI period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of a group of children, Louis XVI period. H: 22cm, D: 14cm
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century French Sevres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century French Sevres style porcelain vases, each with classical gilded ormolu mask handles to either si...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century French Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Baluster Form Flower Decorated Vases Mounted as Lamps. Each of these crystal lamp...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

French Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of French Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Vases. Vases are a true marvel of antique artistry. As you admire the stunning matching pair, you will be captivated by the intricate details of the hand painted organic and naturalistic branches, flowers, and leaves that adorn the body of each vase. The unusual botanical elements in shades of green and translucent aqua create a mesmerizing effect that will transport you to a world of enchantment. But what truly sets these vases apart are the multicolored blossoms in shades of light blue, dark blue, orange, and yellow that add a vibrant and cheerful touch to the overall design. And as you continue to gaze, you will be spellbound by the delicately detailed hand painted pheasant...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Brass Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling pair of French 19th century brass candlesticks, Louis XVI in style, to complement a dining table for fireplace mantel. Neoclassical influences are evident as foliate motif...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sarrancolin marble and ormolu lidded urns. Each large scale urn is raised ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century or Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Groups.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain groups. A pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain sculpture groups representing the 4 continents. H...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. On request to customer can modificate the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Baccarat Style Cut Glass Urns
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of gilt bronze mounted Baccarat style ruby red cut to clear glass urns. Bulbous form with diamond and facet cut crystal, mounted on gilt bronze footed base with floral form hand...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century French Louis XVI style, Boulle mantel clock, having red stained Tortoiseshell veneer to the case, gilded Rococo influenced ormolu mounts, white enamel Roma...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Dog and Cat Chenets
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two-Tone Patinated and Dore Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri...
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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Hammered Brass Bauhaus Candle Sconce 1930s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Bauhaus candle sconce. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1930s. Artists monogram on the backside. Executed in hammered brass. Measurements...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th-Century Gilt Bronze & Egitto Serpentino Urn After Pierre Gouthière
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century gilt bronze & Egitto Serpentino urn is modeled after the opulent design of one of the last gilders of the Versailles Court, Pierre Gouthière. An identical urn is he...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Gilt Marble Cassolettes And Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bodies of this exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes, along with a complementary clock, are crafted from exceptional specimens of white marble, each measuring almost a fo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Unusual 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box. The intricate craftsmanship of this piece is a ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Fine Quality Sèvres-style Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
The fine quality Sèvres-style Louis XVI gilt-bronze and jeweled porcelain turquoise mantel clock. Surmounted with a twin handled urn with grapes, the central enamel dial with Roman n...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

A Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Hanging Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Hanging Clock, with an enamelled dial and Arabic Numerals. The dial signed 'E. Artult / Moulins S.Allier'. The clock with a twin-train movement and a ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Cut Crystal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This classic blue opaline cut crystal box catches the light in such a way as to make it seem as if it’s glowing from within. Note the lean cut and smooth edges of its crystal facets....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub Centrepiece by Moreau
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt and patinated bronze cherub centrepiece by Moreau French, 19th Century Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This exceptional Louis XVI style centrepiece is the creation...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

21st Century, Animal Box Collectio, Crystal Box with Golden Bronze Frog
Located in Calenzano, FI
Hand-carved crystal box with Frog in brass made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this box is a modern reinterpretation of an object from the second half of the 18th century in France. Also Oggetti d'Arte will follow with the same passion the request of the most qualified studies of interio architecture from around the world, helping them in achievement of their most ambitious projects. This box, at the customer's request, can be made with different metal finishes and with different crystal colors so that it can be inserted in the best possible way within your furniture. This box is included in Animal Box...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 18 x 17 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880. Picture size: 19 cm x 17,5 cm. French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Urn with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze-mounted and Vert Maurin marble covered urn. The domed cover centred by a flambeau finial, the ovoid body flanked b...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th c. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, a pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze candelabra. The upwardly tapering and chiseled column support rises from ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal

A French Gilt Bronze Satyr Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Modeled as a satyr, incised CLODION...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

large Aubock Style Midcentury Rattan Bauhaus Magazine Holder, France, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: magazine holder stand element Origin: France Age: 1970s This original vintage Bauhaus style magazine holder stand was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of natur...
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1970s French Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects

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Rattan

Pr. Russian Dore Bronze Mtd. Hand-Diamond Cut Amethyst Crystal Swan Handle Vases
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Russian Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted hand-diamond cut amethyst crystal double swan handle vases. The doré bronze swan handles are beautifully matted and burnished finished with hand-chiseled and hand-chased details to the neck, wings, and body. The waisted doré bronze neck and base are finished in two-tone matted and burnished doré bronze and are further hand-chiseled and hand-chased. The amethyst crystal is hand-diamond cut with prismatic lattice patterns as well as feathered decorations in the midsection of the vase. The Amethyst Crystal vases are attributed to the Imperial Russian...
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1850s Russian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Silvered Cast Brass Candlesticks, 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass and silver plated candlesticks with fluted base and shaft. The candle cup is fitted with a bobeshe in a conforming profile. The stepped, scolloped base and candle ...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

Taste of Meissen, Putto Driving A Flower Cart, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large subject in white and colored porcelain, of a putto driving a chariot filled with porcelain flowers, pulled by 4 horses For even more refinement, this s...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Please contact us for individual shipping quote and for any questions. The PH Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Decorative Objects

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Chrome, Aluminum

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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