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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Arts and Crafts
Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box – Estate Provenance From the private estate of a prominent American desi...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning pair of antique late 19th/early 20th century English neoclassical column candlesticks. Square bases with steps up to the column. On the square base, a sterling silver fl...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Orange Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a bold orange leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted in gilt bronze and metal. They both feature twin scrolled handles, which are decorated with leaves and foliate patterns, as well as classical profiles at the top. These touch the ormolu rims, which feature an egg and dart pattern. The body of each vase is of ovoid form and features further ormolu mounts, including a thick band underneath the waisted neck, twin dog heads at the base of the handles, flowers, stars and more Classical masks with foliate scrolls. The vases are supported by square plinths, with socle form bases and decorations of fluted ribbing and scrolled foliate forms. Heavily inspired by the neoclassical style, which was popular in Russia in the late 18th and 19th centuries, the vases are decorated with gilt bronze relief scenes which allude to motifs in classical mythology. On a rich burgundy ground, the metal body of the vases show figures flanked by palm trees. One vase shows a woman dressed in a classical draped fabric garment playing two flutes and leaning on a pedestal with twirling ivy, while a baby stands...
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Antique Carved Marble Sculpture of a Male Musician Flutist
Located in Kent, CT
A stunning, 18th Century carved marble sculpture of a male musician leaning onto a tree stump. Ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six decorative Ionic and Corinthian columns made of carved wood that has been accentuated with bronze colored leaf. These were used as merchandising display props at Boston’s ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Beech

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Salvatore Savoca Resin Angel Wing, Pair of 2 Left Wings
By Salvatore Savoca
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are two of the sculptures of wings created by the Italian artist Salvatore Savoca. Each is mounted on a black iron stand. Made of epoxy resin and powdered marble, they each...
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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Robinson-Ransbottom (RRP) Oil Jars / Vessels, 18.5"H
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Robinson-Ransbottom (RRP) (USA) Marking(s): marking(s) Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 18.5"h, 13"dia Additional Information: We have three (5...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique, Early 1900 Large Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture / Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and antique alabaster sculpture of our Lord Jesus. This gorgeous and large size work of religious art from a church or monastery is...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals French, Early 20th century Measures: Vases: height 141cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm Stands: height 66cm,...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
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1860s English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust
Located in New York, NY
A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Carved Italian Antique Alabaster Centrepiece Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exquisitely carved Italian antique alabaster centrepiece vase or urn circa 1860. The detail of this beautiful urn offers a glimpse into the styles of 19th century Italy, the body finely carved with masks and foliage to either side between entwined handles reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase. It stands on an equally as decorative socle base carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim. With its smooth and somewhat translucent appearance, this antique alabaster vase...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects. The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Tiche porcelain horse and carriage group
Located in London, GB
Modelled as four horses drawing a florally decorated carriage with a coachman seated at the front and a lady inside, with blue Tiche mark to centre of rear axle. This stately horse and carriage...
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast metal Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Very good original...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Belgium Art Pottery. Tall ceramic Arts & Crafts vase decorated with 5 Flamingos.
Located in London, GB
Belgium Art Pottery. A tall ceramic Arts and Crafts vase decorated with five flamingoes set in mottled green and blue glaze.
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1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase, Roycroft Inn East Aurora NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase/Oil Lamp Base Roycroft Inn at East Aurora, NY USA, circa 1905 Available for acquisition is this fine Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Gaetano Pesce Nugget Vase L Resin Purple Green
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear purple, matt green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear purple, matt gre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby.
Located in London, GB
Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby. The bowl is perfect, the stand has a chip to the top and a hairline crack through one upright but it is comple...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Antique Flight Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates Apple Green & Gold 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Flight, Barr, Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Worcester factory, in England, circa 1825. They feature a vibrant apple green complemented by lavis...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush (1817)
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush (1817) This commanding bronze bust of George Washington is modeled after t...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Solid Patinated Brass Horse Head Walking Stick/ Cane Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid patinated brass walking stick horse handle circa 1940's has thread for screw.
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Botanical Heavy Classic Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 2 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 2 Available, Each S...
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20th Century American Classical Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Burmantofts Exceptional Parti Ware Floral Decorated Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Burmantofts Faience art pottery Parti Ware vase decorated with tube lined floral panels and dating from around 1895. This stunning lightly potted earthenware v...
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
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1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver metal armillary sundial featuring Roman numerals and the zodiac signs. USA, Late 20th century. Measures: 8.5"W x 5"D x 10"H Excellent vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900 This exquisite French neoclassical photo frame dates back to around 1900 and is crafted in gilt bronze with fine green enamel details. The...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware candlestick, neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style characters and trees on a sky-blue backgroun...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

19th Century, Grand Tour Roman Revival Amphora Style Vase After Thomas Hope
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Roman Revival Vase Grand Tour Amphora Style, After Thomas Hope This 19th-century amphora-style vase is a superb example of Roman Reviv...
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, Italian white porcelain urn or jardinière with gold Neoclassical design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Bea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian jewelry box. Neoclassical style miniature chest of drawers fit for jewels. A scaled replica of a Louis XVI boxwood, palissander, rosewood an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze letter opener By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".
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20th Century African Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART. There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece. The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Bronze Sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century bronze sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the antique. In Grand tour style, the boy almost looks like he is in a stance of motion in this good quality scale,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of neoclassical 19th century French wall sconces crafted with a beveled mirrored backplate with reverse etched architectural designs and a perfectly aged oxidized fin...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Weller COPPERTONE Frog, Rudolph Lorber Design
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co. Marking(s); signed Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 6"h, 7"w, 6.25"d Additional Information: The...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Me...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Pair of Neoclassical Silver-Plate Corinthian Column Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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1940s English Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century, Copeland Neoclassical Parianware "3 Graces" Centerpiece C. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
The centerpiece is modeled entirely in creamy Parian with a soft, satin sheen that reads like finely waxed marble. Three full-length maidens stand shoulder to shoulder on a trefoil p...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.
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19th Century French American Classical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silk, Wood

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Venus de Milo, signed G. Pettini & Figli Pisa. The statue is raised by a wonde...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase M Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear Aq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

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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