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Decorative Objects For Sale
Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning midcentury hand-carved marble Buddha head is a remarkable piece of art, showcasing exceptional detail and craftsmanship. The marble features a beautiful range of tones,...
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1970s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects

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Marble

Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made during the 1950s Made from solid teak and sculpted by hand. Very good vintage condition with...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Teak

Contemporary Multicoloured Acrylic Cube Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A large acrylic cube sculpture in multicoloured cast acrylic by a Cuban artist. Cast entirely in clear acrylic with splashes of pinks, blue, oranges, yellows and greens, this vibrant...
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2010s American Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925. Marble, brass and glass. Measures: The clock height 11.8" (30 cm), width 11.8" (30 cm), depth 3.9" (1...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Glass Vide-Poche, Saint-Gobain "Nevada" Glass Brick, France 1928
Located in ROUEN, FR
Glass Vide-Poche, Saint-Gobain "Nevada" Glass Brick, France 1928 20x20 cm glass brick, originally designed as "Nevada" glass brick by Saint-Gobain in 1928 for partition walls. This...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Stained Glass, Reeded Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Pair of AAA Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals, Rare Grape Jelly Purple
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Majestic Pair of High-Grade Amethyst Geodes, the Purest Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst with Intact Calcites ▫️ Description An imposing and magnificent pair of Amethyst Geodes, these e...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pietra Box Travertine & Rose by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Big Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculpture Portugal 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Portuguese Ceramic Leopard, Yellow and Orange, Black Spots, Handcrafted This striking ceramic leopard, handcrafted in Portugal, is a stunning representation of mid-century ceramic ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Italian Orientalist Bronze Sculpture "Falconiere A Cavallo" by Ferdinando deLuca
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite early 20th-century Italian Orientalist bronze sculpture, "Falconiere A Cavallo", by the renowned sculptor Ferdinando de Luca, masterfully captures the elegance and nob...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood) Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Italian 18th century baroque Carved Wooden Silvered Panel / Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing baroque panel depicting a crowned reliquary . Beautiful weathered with traces of its original silver, gilding and colour. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses . Measureme...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed stoneware vase produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 7“ H x 11“ W x 8.5“ D
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1940s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Sculpture, Sandstone Bust in the Taste of Ancient Egypt, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, sculpted sandstone bust in the taste of ancient Egypt, XXth century. Bust, carved sandstone sculpture in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. H: 58cm, W: 30cm, D: 40...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Amethyst Brown Druzy Quartz Stalactite Cluster Green Celadonite and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An exquisite brown druzy quartz stalactite cluster. The lower half of the geode is preserved, with the upper part removed to reveal the rar...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm) Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g) State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas. This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled. The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century. The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

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Maiolica

Bronze Bowl Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Scala Bronze Round Bowl (Low)
Located in New York, NY
Short Scala Bronze Bowl -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Available only in burnished sandblasted bronze, brown or black. Embracing sleek designs and beautiful materials, the Ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"Birdman" Bronze Sculpture by Salvador Dalí
By Fonderie Rudier 1, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Salvador Dalí bronze sculpture, signed and stamped by the renowned Rudier Foundry in Paris. In this exquisite piece, Dalí presents the transformat...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Silvered Bronze Photophores, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
This model of Regence style hurricane lamps evolved in the early 18th century. It is a type of candlestick designed to shield candle flames from wind. They were used to illuminate te...
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Horse Head Sculpture by Galleria Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A symbol of strength and energy, the majestic head of the horse is represented in a fragmented cut that brings modernity to the entire sculpture. Since ancient times, it was believed...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19 thc original robin egg blue painted basket comes for a fifty year old folk art collection.The condition is very good with a tiny minor break on the band. Such an amazing shad...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Wood

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Glory Lily Vase in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Vase in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Seiko alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks. 20th Century.
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20th Century Indian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Iron

Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella," from the RIMINI BLUE series, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in a special glaze blue color, which gives the strong expressiveness of this collection....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Dual-Pipe Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Dual-Pipe Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An exquisite piece in good vintage condition. * Pewter vase with dual mouth-piece * Designer: Just Andersen *...
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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Powerful Hermanas: Elizabeth and Irene, Female Nude Bronze Pair by Dean Kugler
Located in Chicago, IL
The nude from Ancient Roman art is a conceptually perfected ideal person, each one a vision of health, youth, geometric clarity, and organic equilibrium. Kugler considers an emphasis...
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2010s American Greco Roman Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Brass Sailboat, Signed by Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful brutalist sailboat sculpture of patinated brass sheets and copper wire on a white quartz base. Great movement is evoked in the sails at th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Brass

18th Century Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
Located in Basildon, GB
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted Asian house scene and a flowered decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). Circa 1750 tin-glazed p...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

1960s Venetian Hand-Painted Perfume Bottle, Light Glass with Gold Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s Venetian Hand-Painted Perfume Bottle, Light Glass with Gold Accents Description: This exquisite Venetian perfume bottle, crafted in the 1960s, is a delicate masterpiece of gla...
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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Glory Lily Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical delicate flower, holding medicinal properties to cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Under The Banyan Bowl Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine power to fulfil wishes. Crafted with reverence, these brass obje...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn. A fine duo for a beautiful home. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Manufacturer: Svenskt Tenn * Year: est. 1930...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Bowl, 'Paysage de Verre' - Winter Landscape
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Polylobed bowl in doubled glass with finely engraved and enameled decoration of a winter landscape in the morning on an orange-red background. Signed Daum Nancy and with the Lorraine...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 30 cm high long neck Cameo vase m...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base Signed
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your collection with the striking Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, signed EWB Edition #2-6, crafted in America circa 1970. This piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Delft Sandelfo Series Petite Vase by Herman Sanders
Located in Ferndale, MI
Relatively rare petite porcelain vase with signature blue geometric line-work by designer, Herman Sanders. Sanders created this design series called, Sandelfo, between 1948 until 198...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Post Modern ALESSI Italia Givlio Confalonieri "MAYA" Pyramid Step Bowl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Inspired by the Mayan pyramids, Givlio Confalonieri designed the Postmodern stainless steel "Maya" bowl for Alessi. The bowl comes with the original 1985 receipt and Alessi logo dust...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

1960s Wall Clock in Murano Glass by "Cà Dei Vetrai", Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous wall clock in Murano glass by "Cà dei Vetrai" it's signed on the back. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with an AA battery (quartz mec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s. Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900
Located in East Quogue, NY
This vintage red swivel desk organizer, designed by Rino Pirovano for Rexite in the mid-1970s, is a celebrated example of Italian design. Made of ABS plastic, it features four rotati...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Plastic

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved giltwood angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:22...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

1st Edition Cactus Coat Rack by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello for Gufram, 1960s
Located in London, GB
1st edition cactus designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello. Italian Radical Design. c1968. Manufactured by Gufram This piece is one of the 1st edition of 2000 made in 1968. They w...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Foam

Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures, Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745. Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour ...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved wooden angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco blue ceramic vase with dancers by Mougin Frères
by Georges Condé 1930
By Mougin Frères, Georges Condé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco blue ceramic vase with dancers by Mougin Frères
design by Georges Condé. Grès Ceramic with incised decor of dancing nudes. France 1930. This vase is illustrated in: Jacque...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Mashiko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This large ceramic vase was made in Mashiko, Japan. Mashiko is a traditional and famous region for pottery. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is generally black in co...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 18th Century Stone Ball Plinths Noto
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of reclaimed 18th Century sandstone plinths found in a palazzo in Noto, Sicily. Each plinth bears 15 stone balls. Alas, I am not aware of the s...
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18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

1970s Italian Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass Decorative Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s Featu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Coral, Brass

Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...
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1770s English George III Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

1960s Gorgeous "Biglia" in Crystal by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo Di Cambio. Made in
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 4,72 x 2,36 H inches d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular geometric Lucite decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved prismatic for...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Plexiglass

Antique Majolica Adams & Bromley Pineapple Basketweave Sardine Fish Box 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica Sardine fish box / lidded compote attributed to Adams & Bromley. It features a pineapple and basket weave design with Sardine lid handle and purple lavender interio...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Decorative French art nouveau vase
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French art nouveau vase
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Abraham Palatnik, Elephant, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, C. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Elephant", c. 1960 Vintage label (made in Brazil). Polyester resin and pigment in black. Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from the HOME AND FARM collection representing an elephant signed in the base. This sculpture is part of the series of animal sculptures that Abraham Palatnik made from the 1960s, in small format, they are small jewels of kinetic art, a movement of which he was one of the pioneers. "Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, in 1928 to a family of Russian Jews, Palatnik moved with his family to Tel Aviv (then Palestine) when he was four years old. He attended Montefiori Technical School, where he specialized in internal combustion engines, and studied art under the tutelage of the painter Haaron Avni and the sculptor Sternshus at the Municipal Institute of Art. When he returned to Brazil in 1948, his output consisted mainly of figurative and landscape paintings and charcoal drawings. However, his encounters with the complex works made by schizophrenic patients at the Pedro II Psychiatric Hospital, where he taught painting workshops alongside Almir Mavignier and Ivan Serpa, caused him to abandon his early approach to traditional image-making: “I decided to start all over from scratch,” Palatnik said. “The discipline from the school, the studio, was no longer of any use.” Freed from the perceived restrictions of his training, Palatnik became closely associated with Grupo Frente, a movement started by Serpa and rooted in geometric abstraction. He used his knowledge of engineering and mechanics as well as his interest in natural forces to build his first Kinechromatic work. Titled Azul e roxo em seu primeiro movimento (Blue and Purple in First Movement), 1949, the piece debuted at the inaugural São Paulo Bienal in 1951. “In reality, it was luck that got me into the biennial,” Palatnik said in a 1986 interview. “At first, my machine was rejected, because it wasn’t a painting, a sculpture, a drawing, or a print.” The piece, which eventually gained entry, shocked the biennial’s grand prize jury, who gave Palatnik an honorable mention, calling his work an “important manifestation of modern art.” By 1969, he had participated in seven more editions of the international exhibition. Palatnik would also present work in the 1964 Venice Biennale, the 1966 Biennial of Córdoba, and the 1997 and 2005 editions of the Mercosul Biennial. His art was featured in significant exhibitions on kinetic art, including “Mouvement 2” (1964) at Denise René gallery in Paris; “Lumière, Mouvement et Optique” (1965) at the Brussels Palace of Fine Arts; “Kinetic Art” (1966) at the Museum of San Francisco; and, more recently, “Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950–1980” (2017) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and “The Other Trans-Atlantic: Kinetic & Op Art in Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America 1950s–1970s” (2018) at Sesc Pinheiros in São Paulo. A major retrospective, “Abraham Palatnik—The Reinvention of Painting,” was staged at several venues across Brazil, including the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro (2017); the Fundação Iberê...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Namibian Red Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Orange River, Namibia This sizable red quartz cluster owes its rare fire red coloring to hematite inclusions which are covered with clear translucent quartz. There are multiple hema...
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2010s Namibian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Metal Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco modernist desktop accessory, a letter holder, was designed and crafted in France circa 1930. With its typical Art Deco geometric shape, the mail accessory is of...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A small, Italian sterling silver picture frame, circa late-20th century, Italy. With makers' mark and '925' sterling mark on bottom edge (very small, hard to capture.) Frame can sit ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th C., 1900's Vintage, European, Hand-Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 20th C. Vintage, European, Hand-Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock, Gorgeous! Stunning Clock, Vintage, European, Hand Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock, 20th C. European Ha...
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20th Century European Other Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE 1915 Hungary Cigars Double Box In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Austro-Hungarian Empire cigars box in silver This is an amazing antique cigars box with wonderful eye appeal created in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian Empire period between t...
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1910s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sainte-Radegonde Art Deco Ceramic Host of Sparrows 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A rare and exquisite 1920s French Art Deco ceramic sculpture of sparrows on a branch at Sainte-Radegonde. Made using the distinctive 'crisp' technique, the piece features intricate detail and texture that brings the sparrows to life. This technique involves creating a textured, wrinkled surface on the ceramic, adding depth and dimension to the design. Dimensions Width: 46.5 cm (18.3") Height: 17.2 cm (6.8") Depth: 12 cm (4.7") This ceramic piece is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship, blending naturalistic forms with the bold and innovative design principles of the period. The delicate depiction of sparrows reflects the period's fascination with nature, as well as the sophisticated and refined aesthetic that defined French Art Deco ceramics...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pre-Order Raku 11 inches Large Globe Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece series by RAAQUU. This globe vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beautiful unpredictable finish....
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mantel Clock by Mundiklok, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School mantel clock.Design by Mundiklok.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original macassar ebony veneered elements a...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bruno Gambone Italian White Brown Stoneware Vase 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gres Stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone in shades of white and brown, production Italy 1970s Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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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