Copper Decorative Objects

Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an escutcheon and flanked by two small lateral drawers forming two containers, surmounted by a lid representing a nestling. Central niche ornamented with a winged creature. Inkwell flanked by two felines. Toped by a penholder representing a Moorish head resting on an eagle claw. This exceptional piece was realized thanks to the collaboration of ornemanist J. Brandely, sculptor E. Frémiet and cabinet-maker C.-G. Diehl. The motif of the fantasy creature dear to Diehl, is to be seen on the famous cabinet made by him in 1867 and now exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Inv. 1989.197). Arriving in Paris in about 1840 Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) founded his cabinet making and decoration firm at 19 rue Michel-le-Comte in 1885. His workshops produced elegant little pieces of furniture in rosewood and thuja and novelties with bronze and porcelain embellishments (see “Les ébénistes du XIXème siècle”, D. Ledoux-Lebard, Ed. de l’amateur, 1982, p.164). It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see “l’Art en France sous le Second Empire”, Exposition Grand-Palais, Paris, 1979, p.133). Already rewarded with a bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris, he exhibited a jardinière with china columns and a liqueur cabinet at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in 1861. In collaboration with the designer Jean Brandely (active from 1867 until 1873), Diehl renovated his decorative repertory and created astonishing pieces of furniture in the Grecian style which had a dazzling success at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867, where his cabinets also won a silver medal. Certain motifs were so typical of Diehl’s work that they received extensive commentary by the art critic J. Mesnard in his book “Les Merveilles de l’Exposition Universal de 1867” (vol. II, pp. 133 & 149). He writes of a table of which “the pendant bearing hooks and the fan shaped radiating motif which ornaments the entablature are engraved with love” (p. 133) and a jewelry case where “The head in fine Grecian style makes up the essential part of the fine gilt bronze ornamentation” (p. 149). For this Universal Exhibition Diehl also formed a partnership with two famous sculptors: Emile Guillemin (1841-1907) who carved the relief for a mahogany sideboard with galvanic gilt bronzes (Orsay Museum, Paris, Inv. O.A.O. 992) and Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910) who executed the low relief for a cedar medal cabinet...

A ceramic box with crackled glaze, topped by a handcrafted copper lid accented with a turquoise stone. Both decorative and functional, it’s perfect for holding small treasures or kee...

From Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan Lustrous translucent parallel scalenohedral calcite crystals with metallic copper inclusions...

This magnificent enameled copper bowl, attributed to the renowned Italian designer Paolo De Poli, showcases the vibrant artistry characteristic of the mid-century modern era. The bow...

Hammered copper amphora with bronze tripod base. Made by Claudius Linossier (1893-1953). Signed C. L. LINOSSIER France, CIRCA 1930.

Bo pot Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of ...

A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...

Fisherman Hook is part of a limited series of unique objects that integrate the use of upcycled electroplating rods. These rods, regularly used for submerging metal items into chrome...

1970s polished brass 5-piece sphere/orb of stacked bowls/ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy By: Tommaso Barbi Material: copper, brass, metal, zinc Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, ...

1815 Brutalist burned edge copper roses with green patinated leaves on wood base.

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm) The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...

A pair of English copper cache-pot planters from the early 20th century, with ring pull handles, etched foliage and raised motifs. Created in England during the first quarter of the ...

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Created while a lead designer for J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Vierthaler’s cicada themed copper vase showcases the design principles which he developed at J. Winhart in the pre-war years, where emphasis was placed on craftsmanship and the characteristics of the material itself. The vase’s ambiguous quality and use of allegory also shows his uncanny understanding of the dual nature of German life at the time. On the one hand, under Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany was asserting herself strongly in the Weltpolitik through alliances with other central-European powers and in making grand plans to grow in military strength. With hindsight, Vierthaler’s vase is all the more remarkable for his prescience in the twilight of an empire. By presenting a cicada, he evokes a conundrum. Is this cicada a strong adult, newly emerged from a long dormancy? Or is this the cicada...

Antique copper oval bucket, circa 1910. Dovetailed sides and bottom, with rolled rim. Iron swing handle.

**Swedish Modern Hand\-Hammered Copper and Brass Vase, Sweden, 1951** A striking example of Swedish mid\-century metalwork, this sculptural hand\-hammered vase embodies the refined ...

A substantial Arts and Crafts copper casket made at Newlyn, Cornwall, circa 1900–1910, displaying the distinctive hand-worked construction associated with Newlyn metalwork. ㅤ The dom...

Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate ...

Impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné presentation vases. These oversized pieces, more than three feet high, were traditionally used in temples and pa...

19th century beaten copper cooking pot, cauldron This is a lovely early cooking pot, it is made in beaten copper, slightly flaring out at the bottom, ...

This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...

CYBER WEEK SALE Unique and Antique Deco Artisan Mixed Metal Hanukkah Menorah Sculpture, Signed Exceptional One of a Kind piece intricately hand forged and soldered. Although the menorah has an extremely detailed design and uses mixed metals, it still retains an elegant, minimalist look. The holders are a raw steel or iron, the candle holders are copper and the center two tier ball and brutalist Star...

Nice patina on this Indo-Persian decorative copper urn with lid, handcrafted in India for the Persian market, embossed and hand chased with floral and geome...

A gorgeous Art Deco period Camille Faure for Limoges enameled metal vase with multicolored enamel geometric motif designs. Magnificently decorated ...

Article: glass vase Producer: Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland Designer: Tamara Aladin Decade: 1970s Original super rare ...

Article: Brutalist floor candleholder with tripod stand Origin: Austria Material: Solid copper candleholder Decade: 1950s Description: This original vintage candleholder, was pro...

Article: glass vase Producer: Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland ( see label sticker on the vase) Designer: Tamara Aladin Decade: 1970s Original super rare vintage Vase by Tamar...

Unique candleholder from the mid-century modern design era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. The holder is made of mainly copper with two brass rods going through the design. Bea...

A pair of candlesticks designed by Marc Brazier-Jones circa 1986, model Olympia. Constructed from patinated sheet steel and copper, the design features a sharply tapered base that ri...

The Metsidian shelf and Metsidian side table are dynamic works that represent a moment in time - an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The prehistoric evolves into...

Midcentury torch cut metal abstract Brutalist sculpture. Beautifully executed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist torch cut mixed metal abstract sculpture. ...

Vintage Tribal Arts and Crafts Movement Hammered Copper with Silver Leaf Triangle Decorative Plate. Beautiful hand-crafted with etched Motives depicting Fish, Eye and Chicken. In all...

After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French 1716 - 1791) La Baigneuse (Bathing Woman) Large 29" tall sculpture of Diana at the well. Measures 8.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and stands 29" ...

This vase made of patinated copper and an iron base was designed by the Italian ceramic artist Marcello Fantoni in 1960. Stamped 'Fantoni Firenze'.

1900s Copper Horn Holder On Copper Base All copper Little chip at top in one of arches Horn secured to base - one solid piece except for insert that pops out

Large and striking – a truly breathtaking, handcrafted colander from Rococo-era Sweden, around 1760. The colander displays a beautiful pattern of a calyx in the center, and further i...

Hammered copper casket with a gently pitched lid, floral ornamentation, and sculptural brass feet, designed by Einar Backström in the 1930s. * Lidded, hand-hammered copper casket wi...

1900s Antique Copper Bucket Pot Jardiniere Iron Handle Patinated fair condition. Has bends and dings + fabulous character. 17.5 h x 26 diameter Unrestored vintage antique presentatio...

1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.

This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...

This Tiffany Studios New York covered box by Louis Comfort Tiffany, covered with an enamel "Olive" motif, was executed by the Enamelware Department of The Stonebridge Glass Company in New York. The stoic composition is primarily composed of richly enameled copper, with the cover and body of this rare piece sharing decoration of subtly-hued olives, with purple-brown copper branches and deep green leaves. While the rarity of the object itself makes it an incredibly collectible item, the easy beauty of the composition also makes it an instant treasure. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Circa: 1905 Dimensions: 5.25" height, 6.5" diameter Materials: Repoussé copper, Enamel and counter enamel Signed: "Louis C. Tiffany and impressed SC 332" Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, Private Collection, circa 1965, thence by descent to the present owners Literature: Box pictured in Behind the Scenes of Tiffany Glassmaking: The Nash Notebooks, by Martin Eidelberg and Nancy McClelland, New York, 2001, pp. 21 and 178 (for the model executed in pottery); Box also pictured in Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, p. 466 (for the model executed in pottery) and p. 471 (for the model executed in bronze pottery)

Copper sheet metal flower stand with a long rectangular basin and a black-painted metal support frame. Scandinavian production, 60s. The long copper sheet metal tub is supported by ...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural eleme...

Pierced copper bands clasp the exterior of this low oval ceramic bowl, framing expanses of the mottled ground beneath. The metal mount sweeps around the wavy undulating rim and exten...

A sculptural copper sleeve encases this thick moulded glass vase, worked in pronounced relief with classical Bacchic motifs. The vessel follows a tapering baluster form that rises fr...

Hand-hammered ring indentations cover the tapering body of this Arts and Crafts copper spill vase, displaying the distinctive metalworking traditions associated with Hayle in Cornwal...

Hand-beaten copper work defines this pair of Jugendstil vases produced by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) in Geislingen, Germany. Each vase stands 18 cm high and is construc...

Great modern take on the classic Atlas holding up the world. Torch cut globe, wire figure set atop a stone base.

Antique English Victorian Floral Embossed Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle Bucket. Item features a turn carved wooden handle, leaf and fruit embossed design, very nice antique item. Circa ...

Large Bertoia Studios B-2702 6 Rod "Sounds Fine From 6 In Line" sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. ...

A fantastic hand chased copper bust with a brass ribbon and swirls of brass "hair". This beautiful sculpture was made by Karl F. Schmidt, who apprenticed with Franz Hagenauer and wor...

For your consideration, an Art Nouveau deco fair maiden sculptural leaf dish . Signed and Dated April 4, 1906. Framed in Walnut wood with blue velvet background. Dimensions: 5" di...

A charming vintage handcrafted heron sculpture featuring an elongated neck, slender legs, and beautifully sculpted form. The bird appears to be constructed with formed copper sheetin...

A continuous chased and repoussé narrative frieze runs around the bulbous body of this heavy hand-beaten copper vessel. The composition portrays an energetic hunting scene set within...

Our exquisite Oil Fragrance Burner - a captivating fusion of elegance and aromatherapy designed to elevate your sensory experience. Crafted with p...

Large ultramarine blue raised bowl or centerpiece vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with copper metallic luster. This technique sees ceram...

Pair of Chinese red and black archaic vases with blue enamel interiors, dating to circa 1980 and presented on fitted carved hardwood stands. Each vase has a rounded body, narrow wai...

Sculptural copper detailing encircles this hand-blown art glass vase, which features a low, flattened globular body rising to a gently flared neck. The glass is worked with rich inte...

Swirling tones of opaque satin-finished glass define this small vessel, graduating from a dense aubergine and ochre base into blended ribbons of peach, coral and off-white along the ...

Twentieth Exhibitions is proud to present the début of Hydrochrom, a family of glass sculptures by LA-based artist and designer Sébastien Léon. Hydrochr...

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...