Iron Decorative Objects

A rare triangular wooden seat studded with iron spikes, with remnants of black paint along the borders. During the initiation of new members, candidates were blindfolded after being shown a triangular chair with a seat of metal studs, such as this, on which they were to sit to prove their worthiness. While they were being led, blindfolded, to the chair, an identical rubber-studded triangle was substituted, allowing for a slightly softer landing. The Fellowship’s motto is Amicitia, Amor et Veritas or “Friendship, Love and Truth,” and began in Manchester, England, 26 April 1819. This rite is also said to have been used by the Knights of Pythias...

Wonderful pair of 19th century brass, or bronze, winged putti figures - European, probably Italian or French in origin. Each figure has been later mounted on iron square bases, both ...

Modern enameled Iron "Sunbather" sculpture, Three dimensional sculpture of a topless woman with blonde hair, reminiscent of Lichtenstein. Removable from ...

Great pair of antique Art Deco nude lady/woman figural cast brass bookends and date from the 1920s-early 1930s. These are made of cast brass and hav...

A functional work by the contemporary sculptor Aki Rusu, who welds, bends, and hammers organic forms out of iron. In this case, Rusu hammered iron into very thin, smooth, lightweigh...

CYBER WEEK SALE Rueven Gafni Massive Hand Wrought Brutalist Menorah Israel Massive Hand Wrought Iron and Copper Brutalist Menorah by Canadian/Israeli Sculptor, Reuven Gafni. (1946-...

Umbrella stand from the 1940s in handmade embossed burnished copper with detailed surface sustained by a Forged Wrought Iron Structure belonging to the Italian region Trentino, well ...

Baroque brass candlestick for pillar candles. The body features a profiled brass base with a centrally mounted hand-forged wrought iron spike to secure the candle. Denmark, circa 17...

1980s basket from individual pieces of iron.

Thought provoking sculpture of a type of fish with the face of a man by Theodore Gall, 1987. Mounted on a chunk of lava rock, the fish has incredible patina that was applied by the a...

A unique modern style hand-forged wrought iron tree form centerpiece with 12 hand-polished rock crystal spheres in various sizes. Each rock crystal sphere are resting on individual s...

Iron and brass one of a kind sculpture created by Cuban/American modernist sculptor Ernesto Gonzalez. Sculpture has a textured, blackened finish with edges hand torched by the artist...

Handcrafted Brutalist Brazed and Flowed Brass on Iron Vase, 1970's Featuring a rectangular form, hand poured brazed Brass atop Metal in mottled Black, Brown, Rust, Gold, and Deep Gre...

Lovely English late victorian three tier garden plant stand or jardiniere. The stand features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship wi...

An intriguing Figurative sculpture in the style of Giacometti. The piece has a very nice harmonious feeling... while the feeling is brutalist, it has a smooth flow. The piece is mo...

Unique and striking, this Art Deco-Modernist candle stand by Karl Einar Borgström depicts a highly stylized sea dragon using wrought iron bars and rods. Although this piece has a pr...

Impressive cast iron bust of a Native American chief displaying a look of true pride. His headdress, adorned with buffalo horns, a traditional symbol of his bravery and leadership. ...

Early 17th Century French Mortar

An Indian archaic style vintage cast iron horse sculpture from the mid 20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this unus...

Pair of iron candlesticks in Italian neo-Gothic style with four-foot metal bases. Good overall condition, with excellent patina, wear commensurate with age and use.

Add authentic character to a study or library with this antique French bookbinding press crafted circa 1860. Known as a “presse à relier,” the piece is forged from solid wrought iron...

A terrific 17th century Double Coq - Rooster Sculpture from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in iron by a riveting technique and mounted on its stone base. The roosters were ...

Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects Signed Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm. Private collection.

Italian gilt metal twisted rope and tassel fern stand. Beautifully aged original gilded surface with areas of underlying red bole showing, Circa 1960's. Ple...

This exceptional antique French wrought iron candelabra is a dramatic and highly decorative statement piece, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional European ironwor...

Mid-Century Modern sculpture lamp light sconce hammered glass and wrought iron, by the manufacture Biancardi & Jordan in Verona in a Brutalist s...

Antique Victorian cast iron door stop in the form of Lord Nelson, quality antique Victorian cast iron doorstop with Lord Nelson standing on a stepped base raised on ball feet.

Antique bucket or pail crafted from solid wood, handcrafted with a strong rustic character. The piece features a structure assembled with vertical staves and a central reinforcement,...

Sculpture of a bull handcrafted from solid iron. Natural oxidation adds tons of character. Artist unknown. Initialed MK.

Large solid cast iron planter. Could also be used in a fountain. Dark bronze/black finish with natural patina due to age.  

Exceptional modern iron & steel sculpture by Robyn Horn, c1980s. Horn (1951-) was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, and went to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. This is considered to ...

Vintage MCM eight candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a rare form has a great patina and measures 8.5"D x 5"H and holds .25"D tapered candl...

French Art Nouveau wrought iron jardinière or table centerpiece. The newly powder coated metal centerpiece or plant holder hails from the 1940's. This elegant piece has lovely graceful curves throughout. As a centerpiece on a table or an accent decor piece on a porch or garden, the freshly powder coated bright yellow jardiniere...

A masterful fusion of ceramic art and rustic metalwork, this vintage studio pottery vase makes a powerful statement. The ceramic vessel itself features a rich, earthy brown base that...

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra ...

SATURDAY SALE The first thing I thought upon seeing this was Constantin Brancusi's bird sculptures and the questions about the nature of abstract art it asked. This is an early 20t...

This is outstanding pair of French 18th century Candle reflector or Flambeau. It is uncommon to find reflectors that have retained their original stan...

Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners. There are thr...

a Set of 5 Piece GLASS OBJECTS, Monica Bratt, Ruby Red Candle Holder / Jug Reimyre, Elme Gift Set Including two candle holders, a jug, a bowl, and a ...

Jugend candle holder, Early 20th Century. Forged iron. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

Stage your front entry or garden with this elegant pair of antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1880 and stamped “Dechenard” on the under...

A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...

This iconic candelabra or candle holder was designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. A brutalist design that is made out of cast iron and brass. It has 7 adjustable arms that can ro...

19th century bottle dryer from Arras, France with stylized iron foot in the shape of an animal's paw. This piece is sculpture.

Vintage Brutalist abstraction Iron and Bronze Table Sculpture. C. 1960’s

An artistic art deco fishbowl crafted from gilt cast iron and topped with a rounded glass bowl. The base features expressive frog and foliage sculptures. This sculptural piece functi...

American Post-War Design Brutalist abstract sculpture composed of welded iron shapes with a rust patina.

Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles. Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin. Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground. Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned. Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...

This beautifully crafted water vessel is most likely of Spanish creation during the early part of the 20th century. This hand-hammered pot has two wrought iron handles; one pouring h...

Abstract Sculpture by Eva Sjöberg, Sweden (b. 1951) Height: 127 cm Created in 1990, this abstract sculpture by Swedish artist Eva Sjöberg is crafted from rust-patinated iron, givin...

Pair of 1993 Darkened Forged Iron Floral Candleholders by Albert Paley. Featuring elegant floral shapes with flowing tendrils in heavy bronze patina. Organic. Blossoms. Art Nouveau s...

This vintage iron candleholder from the 1960s is a powerful example of hand-forged Brutalist design. Crafted with a sculptural form and enriched by a subtle copper-toned texture, it ...

Vintage decoration - candle holders Brutalist decoration - Candle not included - This piece is probably unique. Measures : 43X36cm H:107cm This wrought iron chandelier features a t...

A very lovely early-20th century Italian Torcheres in beautifully crafted iron. Both measure 73 1/2" H..... Both candelabras measure 29 1/4" in diameter. One torchere measures 29 1/4...

Early 20th-century iridescent caged glass vase. Signed with acid on the bottom "Alde". Visible crack in the center of the vase, otherwise very good ...

An unusual mid-19th century iron bound mixed mahogany and birch barrel-from spirit flask, Scottish, circa 1860. Treen

Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Spider Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Style 1960s pair of Jen Quistgaard style Danish Modern spider candelab...

An exquisite Indian Koftgari work box, or jewelry box, circa 1900, in oval shape. Featuring very fine, gold thread decoration with three silvered bun feet and a silvered base. The li...

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper (B). Item features heavy cast iron female form, distressed finish, quality craftsmanship, great style and...

Extra Large Curved Hoe currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...