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Material: Hardwood
Contemporary Set of 4 Tweety Decorative Birds by Noom, All finishes
Contemporary Set of 4 Tweety Decorative Birds by Noom, All finishes

Contemporary Set of 4 Tweety Decorative Birds by Noom, All finishes

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, IDF

Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series. Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

Still Stand No38: Elegant Wooden Standing Totem, A NONO Escalona Masterpiece
Still Stand No38: Elegant Wooden Standing Totem, A NONO Escalona Masterpiece

Still Stand No38: Elegant Wooden Standing Totem, A NONO Escalona Masterpiece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, Made in Denmark
Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, Made in Denmark

Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, Made in Denmark

By Arne Basse

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, made in Denmark.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box

19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL and RARE 19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box. Made in ‘Galle’, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) circa 1860-80. Made for the ex...

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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood

Antique English Georgian Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Kingwood Inlay From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Elongated Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of stretched hexagonal shape with six matching pa...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase

Located in Vancouver, BC

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

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Early 20th Century Rwandan Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder
Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder

Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder , comes with an egg shaped candle. Good vintage condition.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1890-1900. The box case/body is made of sandalwood wit...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

Sculptural Wooden Totem Still Stand No21 by NONO, Exquisite Escalona Design
Sculptural Wooden Totem Still Stand No21 by NONO, Exquisite Escalona Design

Sculptural Wooden Totem Still Stand No21 by NONO, Exquisite Escalona Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.
An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.

An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

An articulated mannequin of a medium-sized painter, with the face to life. The mannequin is sculpted and made of fruit wood. The height-adjustable stand (40” – 55”, diameter 8”), is ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Victorian Antique Finest Carved Nutwood Picture Frame w. Bird on Top
Outstanding Victorian Antique Finest Carved Nutwood Picture Frame w. Bird on Top

Outstanding Victorian Antique Finest Carved Nutwood Picture Frame w. Bird on Top

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and exceptionally hand carved branches-with-a-blackbird-sculpture picture frame, in mint condition. This unique and superbly carved picture frame with a blackbird on top is a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a stunning testament to traditional artistry. Meticul...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Miniature Walnut Commode
Miniature Walnut Commode

Miniature Walnut Commode

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th Century walnut commode, the inlaid top with cookie corners over turned and fluted legs flanking three inlaid drawers and standing on turned turnip feet, French or Italian ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine

Tapio Wirkkala Commissioned Cigar Box In Silver and Teak, 1970s
Tapio Wirkkala Commissioned Cigar Box In Silver and Teak, 1970s

Tapio Wirkkala Commissioned Cigar Box In Silver and Teak, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

Very rare and unique cigar box in teak and silver. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Very sleak and elegant piece for someone who appreciates the "finer things" in life. The item is mark...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona
Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona

Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona —— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in cr...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Wood Sculpture, Desk Accessory, Marquetry 1970s
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Desk Accessory, Marquetry 1970s

Abstract Wood Sculpture, Desk Accessory, Marquetry 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Wooden paperweight or decorative pebble sculpture. From Denmark dating back to the 1970s. The object is crafted from an assembly of different wood ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Pearwood

Small Cairn Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Small Cairn Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

Small Cairn Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe

Located in Omro, WI

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was Wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Artistic Feature Lull No33 – NONO’s Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Spaces
Artistic Feature Lull No33 – NONO’s Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Spaces

Artistic Feature Lull No33 – NONO’s Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Spaces

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Artistic Feature Lull No33 – NONO’s Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Elefante by NONO Buffet 10, Sturdy Oak, Architectural Allure
Elefante by NONO Buffet 10, Sturdy Oak, Architectural Allure

Elefante by NONO Buffet 10, Sturdy Oak, Architectural Allure

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante by NONO Buffet 10, Sturdy Oak, Architectural Allure ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver
Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional mid-century Los Castillo lidded bowl, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1950s, showcasing the workshop's celebrated mastery of sculptural silverwork and stone in...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's
NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1960's hand carving of a Finch, mounted on driftwood. This is a lovely piece of folk art, made by a NC artist and purchased form the Moses Cone House in Blowing Rock NC in the...

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Driftwood

Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson
Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson

Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arthur Umanoff for The Design Office of George Nelson for Howard Miller Rosewood Desk or Table Clock. In great shape and running flawlessly! Been in use for about 6 months on my de...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art
Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art

Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Abstract wood sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art, Unseen Force by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering examp...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Austrian Tulipwood Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Austrian Tulipwood Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Austrian Tulipwood Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over three drawers with wood knobs and escutcheon. Bun feet.

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1790s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Tulipwood

Sculptural Unseen Force #62: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Table, Modern Art Piece
Sculptural Unseen Force #62: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Table, Modern Art Piece

Sculptural Unseen Force #62: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Table, Modern Art Piece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural Unseen Force #62: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Table, Modern Art Piece Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the nature of the production process, each piece may vary in grain, texture, shape or even size. The dimensions provided refer to the table only. The dimensions and shape of the sculpture may vary. — About the Concept. Unseen Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Red Oak Standing Serene Totem Still Stand No22: Crafted by Joel Escalona
Red Oak Standing Serene Totem Still Stand No22: Crafted by Joel Escalona

Red Oak Standing Serene Totem Still Stand No22: Crafted by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Javanese 19th Century Large Carved Teak Architectural Panel With Foliage Motifs
Javanese 19th Century Large Carved Teak Architectural Panel With Foliage Motifs

Javanese 19th Century Large Carved Teak Architectural Panel With Foliage Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large late 19th century Javanese deeply carved teak architectural panel with foliate design. This hand-carved teak architectural panel showcasing carved foliage motifs comes from t...

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19th Century Javanese Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

By Wendell Castle

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.
Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.

Located in Milan, IT

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a male hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined work...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand-Carved Black Wooden Elongated Hand Sculpture Decorative Object
Hand-Carved Black Wooden Elongated Hand Sculpture Decorative Object

Hand-Carved Black Wooden Elongated Hand Sculpture Decorative Object

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern hand-carved wood sculpture of an elongated hand, dating to the 1960s. Strongly influenced by the 20th-century Surrealist movement, this striking des...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona

Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded form...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture

MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood (possibly rosewood; not sure) elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. #3647   

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Zebra Wood

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of decorative carved lions for the ultimate installation piece.  Heavily carved out of solid w...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box by Howell James & Co. The Stationary Box is veneered to t...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures 9"W x 9"D x 7.25"H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and maple. T...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural Specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) Wallcreeper on a fruitwood base painted black, with a paper scroll at the base reading: Specimen for laboratories...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Paper

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox
Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox

Located in Germantown, MD

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox Measures 24" in width, 13" in depth and 14.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt & Natural Finish
Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt & Natural Finish

Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt & Natural Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a curved and ribbed texture on its sides. The bowl ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Late 1800s Finely Hand Carved Flowers & Satyr Sculptural Picture Frame
Rare Late 1800s Finely Hand Carved Flowers & Satyr Sculptural Picture Frame

Rare Late 1800s Finely Hand Carved Flowers & Satyr Sculptural Picture Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

This rare and probably one of a kind, picture / photo wall frame comes with incredibly elaborate artwork. This stylish and top quality carved picture frame...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Pine, Glass

Vintage Hans Bolling x Torben Orskov Optimism & Pessimism Danish Teak Figurines
Vintage Hans Bolling x Torben Orskov Optimism & Pessimism Danish Teak Figurines

Vintage Hans Bolling x Torben Orskov Optimism & Pessimism Danish Teak Figurines

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of vintage Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov Optimism & Pessimism figurines. This is a cute little pair of mid century modern Danish table sculptures, by Hans Bolling. These litt...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Antique Giltwood Frame, Neoclassical Revival, Fruitwood, France, 1900
Antique Giltwood Frame, Neoclassical Revival, Fruitwood, France, 1900

Antique Giltwood Frame, Neoclassical Revival, Fruitwood, France, 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/8129 - Antique large giltwood frame, perfect for a painting or for a mirror, vertical or horizonthal. I have other ones, that I'm publishing gradually with interesting prices beca...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Antique Pole Screen Handwoven Needlework Decorative Stand Walnut Wood
Rare Antique Pole Screen Handwoven Needlework Decorative Stand Walnut Wood

Rare Antique Pole Screen Handwoven Needlework Decorative Stand Walnut Wood

Located in Wembley, GB

With a Circular Berlin needlework floral glazed adjustable banner, the cylindrical pillar with a turned finial, on an inverted lobed and fluted pillar an...

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1830s English Art Deco Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Stig Sandqvist, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Stig Sandqvist, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

Stig Sandqvist, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

By Stig Sandqvist

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of teak candlesticks designed and produced by Stig Sandqvist, Sweden, c. 1960s. fits 0.75” diameter candles

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Design
Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Design

Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Rustic Italian Basket with Handle, Hand Made in Wicker & Willow
Vintage Rustic Italian Basket with Handle, Hand Made in Wicker & Willow

Vintage Rustic Italian Basket with Handle, Hand Made in Wicker & Willow

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a basket with handle, handmade in Italy by weaving thin branches of wicker, reeds and rattan. Coming from a country house near Rome, it can contain and bring into t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Willow

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

A very hard-to-find concave square lidded container, box or humidor designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The box is made of palisander or rosewood (same family of wood...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker
Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker

Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition.

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Cocobolo

Rare Emil Milan Tri-Footed Long Bowl in Bissilon, Honduras, c. 1964
Rare Emil Milan Tri-Footed Long Bowl in Bissilon, Honduras, c. 1964

Rare Emil Milan Tri-Footed Long Bowl in Bissilon, Honduras, c. 1964

By Emil Milan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tri-footed Mask Bowl in hand-carved bissilon by Emil Milan. This design, whose underside appears as a tribal mask, was one of several conceived by Milan and Joyce Anderson...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Willow

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance
NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modern...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Huge Burl Cherry Wood Bowl
Huge Burl Cherry Wood Bowl

Huge Burl Cherry Wood Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gigantic carved cherry wood bowl Original surface. See soda can in photo's to give you a sense of scale.

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1970s American Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry

Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820
Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820

Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant, tall Biedermeier longcase clock with a finely veneered cherrywood case. The slender middle section features a door with an octagonal panel. The base is highlighted by a gree...

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry