Hardwood Decorative Objects

A captivating mid-20th century miniature hand-carved wooden sculpture originating from Indonesia. Meticulously hand-carved from dense tropical hardwood, this refined art object featu...

Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in ...

Danish teak wood vase. Original condition.

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

Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem—— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...

The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form. The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...

Midcentury moderrn design scandinavian teak wood bowl centerpiece, Denmark 1960s Please note that the item is original of the period and this shows normal signs of age and use.

Calvary XVIIth century, religious 17th Century Calvary, religious Ancient Calvary from the 17th century carved in boxwood Boxwood is characterized by its hardness and difficult pruning. It has traces of polychromy and gold. Measure: 65x45...

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...

“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...

Vintage Solid Teak Wood Orchid Vase Mid-Century Modern Art & Crafts Movement in the Style of Dough Ayers. Biomorphic Organic Shaped with two openings for Orchid Flowers. In good vint...

A really cool modernist MCM solid teak and glass cylinder bud vase, circa the 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measures 2"W x 2"D x 6.5"H; it is signed by the ar...

A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet working lower drawers. Circa 1700, France.

Shibui 08 Sculpture by WANAS Dimensions: D 20 x W 24 x H 26 cm. Materials: Brass, rosewood, teak wood, and wood. The size is customisable on request. Please contact us. Why is it t...

Small candle holder teak wood, circa 1960s. Original condition.  

Interior Design Art Lull No65 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay bet...

Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris This exceptional mantel clock, crafted by the renowned Planchon manufactory in Paris during the second half of the 19th century,...

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

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 ...

This elegant fossil mural features a Diplomystus dentatus, a Mioplosus labracoides, and four Knightia eocaena. These natural fossil fish are approximately 50 million years old. The w...

Pair of English Regency framed ormolu portrait plaques of St. Paul & Socrates Exceptional quality and casting, beautifully framed with convex glass. Each plaque is mounted in a circu...

Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 30 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed by...

Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...

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...

A very fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal Régulateur de Parquet Tall Case Clock, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) After the model attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener, surmounted by a cloud-form case cast with three putti cherubs suspending garlands, centred by a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above the square tapering pedestal headed...

Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Extra Large Size - Good Quantity Available. Sourced from Hungarian and Romanian street markets, crudely made and well used small chopping boards ma...

Mid-Century Scandinavian Wooden Inuit Figure by Arne Tjomsland, Norway, 1950s A rare and charming Scandinavian modern wooden figure designed by Arne Tjomsland, Norway, circa 1950s–...

Mid 19th Century Asian Wooden decorative storage box with lid. Measures 13.5"W x 11"D x 11.5"H.

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

NONO Elefante Buffet 03, Oak Craft, Bold Statement ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance wi...

Danish midcentury teak bowl by Nissen, 1960s. Large round bowl in solid staved teak made by Danish manufacturer Richard Nissen in Denmark. Beautiful shape and patina.

Dark Elegance Carved in Black Solid Wood, NONO's Still Stand No86 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament t...

Sculptural Accent Lull No73 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay betwee...

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern large studio ceramic bowl features a deeply expressive, organic aesthetic. The vessel showcases a captivating flamed or feathered drip glaze, blendin...

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This fema...

Lull No51 Decorative Wooden Sculpture by NONO – Perfect for Contemporary Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The ...

Lull No3 Minimalist Wooden Totem – Artistic Installation by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms...

Rectangular cherrywood box with square parquetry in various woods. The lid is fitted with a bronze key escutcheon and handle. A sliding side mechanism with a removable panel reveals ...

Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Qalamdan Pen Box with Hand-Painted Equestrian Miniature, Circa 1940s An exceptional Persian Khatamkari Qalamdan (pen box), handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatam-kari, one of the most prestigious decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1940s, this elegant rectangular sliding-lid pen case is meticulously decorated with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and crowned with a finely executed hand-painted miniature depicting a royal equestrian polo match. Traditionally used by Middle Eastern Persian scribes, scholars, and government officials to store reed pens, writing instruments, and inks, the Qalamdan became an important symbol of education, refinement, and artistic patronage. This example beautifully illustrates the marriage of functionality and exceptional craftsmanship that defines Persian decorative arts. The top lid features a richly detailed miniature painting portraying mounted horsemen pursuing deer across a stylized landscape, rendered in vibrant colors with remarkable attention to detail. The sides are decorated with exquisite Khatam marquetry, an ancient Persian micro-mosaic technique composed of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, bone, and metal meticulously assembled into intricate geometric star patterns. The interior is finished in black lacquer, while the sliding cover operates smoothly, preserving the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Persian Qalamdans. Khatamkari has been practiced in Persia for over four centuries and remains one of the country's most labor-intensive and highly respected crafts. Similar geometric inlay traditions later spread throughout India, where they became known as Sadeli mosaic, influencing Indo-Persian and Anglo-Indian decorative arts. The extraordinary precision of the geometric patterns reflects the Islamic artistic ideals of harmony, symmetry, and infinite design. Originally intended as a writing case, this versatile piece also serves beautifully today as a jewelry box, keepsake box, pencil case, or luxury desk accessory. It is equally suited for display in a library, study, or curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Origin: Asia Date: Circa 1940s Materials: Wood, papier-mâché, hand-painted lacquer, Khatam marquetry (micro-mosaic inlay) Style: Persian / Islamic / Indo-Persian Dimensions: Length: 8 in. Width: 1.75 in. Height: 1.25 in. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful original patina with finely preserved miniature painting and Khatam inlay. An outstanding example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, this museum-quality Qalamdan is highly desirable for collectors of Islamic art, Persian antiques, miniature paintings, and Khatam marquetry. Keywords: Persian Khatam box...

Octagonal (eight-sided) Bauhaus / Art Deco Box from Austria, Vienna, circa 1920. Sides in solid ash wood. Lid veneered in walnut with star inlay in maple and mahogany. Base slightly...

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...

Fine quality antique George III tea caddy, having a quality antique George III satinwood tea caddy with a lift up lid opening to reveal two removable compartments for tea and a glass...

A Wonderful Continental / Neoclassical Inlaid Satinwood Square Ormolu Jardiniere, Champagne Wine Cooler With Copper Insert In The Manner Of George III Provenance Sotheby's NYC

Fine hand carved Scandinavian wood sculpture / figure. Made by an unknown carpenter in 1960s. Great patina and overall good vintage con...

Decorate a dining table, console, or kitchen island with this unusual antique hand-painted wooden centerpiece bowl. Crafted in Northern Italy circa 1870, the elevated oval vessel is ...

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...

Pair of teak and steel candleholders by Digsmed Designs, circa 1960s. They are made in Denmark and support a six .25" tapered candles per holder. Classic Mid-Century Modern look! #11...

Table Elefante by NONO 02, Oak Pure, Distinctive Style ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch...

Oil Drilling Head Sculpture on trianagular wooden plate.

An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.

Set of Zebra burnt vase, large burnt vase and small burnt vase by Daniel Elkayam. Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 30 cm (Zebra), D 12 x W 12 x H 30 cm (Large), D 12 x W 12 x H 20 cm (Sm...

Finely crafted studio wood mechanical pencil in rosewood and wenge. Beautiful construction with metal components. Includes a desk stand. 1970s

This hardwood stool is in the form of a caparisoned Indian elephant with wooden tusks, shown walking forwards with a curled trunk, the ceremonial trappings comprising a triangular he...

Early 20th century woven Chinese willow baskets. These beautifully shaped hand woven basket were originally used in the kitchen and gardens.

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.

This is a Chinese hand-carved wooden statue, depicting the legendary figure Jiang Ziya (also known as Jiang Taigong), a famous general and strategist from ancient China. In Chinese ...

Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 14 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculptur...

Decorative 20th century teak bucket with rope handle circa 1950. Ideal for use as a waste paper basket or a kindling bin beside the fire.  Teak bucket with removable copper dish. M...

This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...