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Material: Hardwood
Botticelli Frame
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite frame is in Padauk wood, known for its natural red-honey hues and characterized by small and irregular dots scattered throughout its surface that make each piece uniqu...
Category
2010s Italian Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Padouk
$1,679 / item
Relief Ash Vase 01 by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Relief Ash Vase 01 by Alice Lahana Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 8 x W 37 x H 65 cm
Materials: Solid ash wood.
Hand-sculpted, the Relief 01 vase is inspired by the volca...
Category
2010s French Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Carved Root Wood Box Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Free form lidded box designer Don Shoemaker Mexico
Retains original label Señal
Cocobolo root wood
6.5 h x 4 d x 10 w
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Expect signs of vin...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Cocobolo, Wood
Lull No92 Minimalist Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Contemporary Home
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No92 Minimalist Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Contemporary Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Solid Cherry Wood Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts style solid cherry wood candlesticks, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 11"H. Nice craftsmanship! #3955
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Cherry
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
Danish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Wenge, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small wenge candlesticks designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Fits 0.45” diameter candles
”DENMARK“ stamp on bottom
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Wenge
French Olive Wood Sculpture Flying Goose & Vide-Poche Reversible Objet, c 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
This atypical item is both an empty pocket and a sculpture representing a flying goose.
The sculptor has played with the veins of olive wood to create this unique object with a side ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Handcrafted Turned English Ash Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Koben bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London, England.
Finished in food safe oils.
A beautiful and unique piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
Small wood box by Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1990's rosewood and pear wood box
Overall good condition
Made in France
Category
1990s French Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box
We are pleased to offer
a Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box, this rectangular piece combines functionality and artistic e...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Copper, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and elm candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Hold 0.65” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid Century Burl Wood and Solid Brass Candle Holders
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Olive burl wood candle holders with brass cups.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
$540 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Lull No70 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form by Joel Escalona for Minimalist Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No70 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form by Joel Escalona for Minimalist Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No87 by NONO – A Statement Piece for Modern Hom
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No87 by NONO – A Statement Piece for Modern Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rou...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Boxwood Italian Pharmacy Bottles
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of early 20th century boxwood containers (21 cm) that allowed the discreet storage of medicines destined to treatments of pathologies to be kept hidden.
A unique set that w...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood
Anthropomorphic Sculpture, Teak Bird, Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Anthropomorphic Sculpture, Teak Bird, Danish Design from the 1960s.
This teak sculpture from Denmark, represents a bird treated in a minimal, almost abstract manner.
Standing 38 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalon
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Unseen Force #66: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Statement Table, Artistic Craft
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #66: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Statement Table, Artistic Craft
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.
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About the Concept.
Unseen Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO
When Tables Talk Art...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$8,681 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Wooden Sculpture Lull No97 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Modern Wooden Sculpture Lull No97 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Spaces
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-century Teak Wood Dish with Handle 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large solid Teak dish with handle. Hand crafted from solid Teak, dating from the 1960s.
Very nicely patinated over time and is a wonderful rich colour, beautiful shading em...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Lull No72 Tall Wooden Sculpture for Modern Decor by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No72 Tall Wooden Sculpture for Modern Decor by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and s...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
MCM Ash Wood Moose / Reindeer Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka
Located in San Diego, CA
A MCM ash wood moose / reindeer sculpture by Kaija Aarikka of Finland, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition, measures 2.75"W...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No79 – NONO’s Statement Piece for Contemporary H
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No79 – NONO’s Statement Piece for Contemporary Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Style of Dansk Small Teak Serving Bowl
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Teak Bowl Small
3 x 6
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images provided
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Handcrafted Abstract Art Lull No52 – Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Abstract Art Lull No52 – Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms a...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Lull No55 Solid Wood Sculpture for Modern Spaces by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No55 Solid Wood Sculpture for Modern Spaces by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and solid, angu...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$16,042 / item
Organic Harmony: Modern Wood Totem Still Stand No49 by NONO, Escalona Design
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
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Biomorphic Serenity: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No70 by NONO
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 t...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lull No5 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form for Luxury Decor by Joel Escalon
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No5 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form for Luxury Decor by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Hand-carved Jackfruit Wood Tiger Sculpture with hand-painted detailing
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-carved tiger sculpture, crafted from the rich, golden hues of jackfruit wood, exudes a timeless, almost mythical quality. The tiger’s exaggerated facial features—br...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish Teak Wood Vase, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Danish teak wood vase.
Original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Wood, Glass
African carved hardwood figure of a Maasai warrior, signed, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Lull No57 Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Homes by NONO – A Statement Piece
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No57 Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Homes by NONO – A Statement Piece
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Box Dankarmen Paris
Located in Northampton, GB
Lined in Royal Blue Padded Velvet
From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Art Deco Macassar Ebony Box. The box of slim rectangular form with an inset scene featuring...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
Large Teak Bowl with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak bowl, shell element
Design:
Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Description:
Original 1950s bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,604 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Scandinavian Set of Six Teak Bowls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Scandinavian set of six teak bowls, 1960s.
The small bowls height 9cm, diameter 14.5cm.
The large bowls height 13cm, diameter 24.5cm.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$2,130 / set
Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurine of Man & Woman
Located in Wembley, GB
Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman
Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$1,494 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Maple by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Antique Wall Mounted Walnut Carved Sculpture Of Christ Depicted as a Carpenter
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1777 Italian Hand carved walnut wall hanging sculpture from northern Italy
Category
1940s Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
American Modernist Geometric Inlaid Two-Tone Wood Lidded Bucket /Vessel, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Modernist Geometric Inlaid Two-Tone Wood Lidded Bucket /Vessel, 1950s
Presenting a tour de force of unknown American modern design, this inlaid two-tone wood lidded bucke...
Category
20th Century American Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Pine
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Copper, Tin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, copper and tin candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fits 0.75” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Tin
Solid Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slab of burl wood.The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist organic design with a range ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$390 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Form Sculpture Lull No35 – NONO’s Decorative Art Piece for Modern Inter
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Form Sculpture Lull No35 – NONO’s Decorative Art Piece for Modern Interiors
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Wooden Elegance Still Stand No65: Carved Totem by NONO, 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
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sculpture clock depicting a native American, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A clock with "Parisian" movement, with pendulum and half hour chime, white enamel dial with garlands of roses, inserted in a bronze patinated white (antimony) metal sculpture, with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket
A nut wood with inlay of fruitwood wool basket, raised at 4 ball feet.
When you were knitting at home, you put the tangle in a su...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Nutwood
Vincent Pocsik, "Cloud Flow", Light Sculpture, 2021
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vincent Pocsik’s sculptural works are a study of human form abstracted down to the point of its most transformative power. Flesh twists, contracts, pushes against bones and skin and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$13,600 / item
Antique French Satinwood Ecarte Playing Card Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique French satinwood "Ecarte" playing card box, circa 1870 in date.
The slightly domed hinged cover decorated with cut-steel pinwork and inscribed Ecarte and opening...
Category
1870s French Antique Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Satinwood
Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Large American Western Basket Vintage Woven Reed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage traditional hand coiled American Western basket.
This tightly hand woven willow basket showcases talent and history of Southwestern region.
Displayed is a center star d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Willow
Ettore Sottsass Vases from 27 Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two large vases by Ettore Sottsass from 27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower. Edition S (red) is SOLD. Each from the edition of 12. From...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Nutwood Picture Frame with Rounded Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nutwood picture frame with rounded glass vienna around 1920s
Nutwood polished
Original rounded glass inside.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Nutwood
Swedish Designer, Dish, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak dish or poche-vide designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Rare Early 1900s Stylish & Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace.
This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Hardwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
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