Metal Decorative Objects

Small Etruscan Sculpture Firenze Italy 1980's bronze & Slate.

Graphic looking string Figurine designed and manufactured by Bror Bonfils in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made from blackened iron. The figure's clothes are made textile and his h...

Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....

Mid-Century Modern Cowboy Hat Paperweight in solid Brass 1960's

The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris is the epitome of luxurious artistry, a breathtaking sculpture that commands attention with its regal presence and exquisite craftsmanship. Forg...

A silver plated "Paul Revere" bowl by Reed & Barton. This round bowl is the 6.5" diameter size version. Stamped " Reed & Barton 103" along with a sticker on the bottom. Well patinate...

Modernist bronze vase with beautiful patina. Comes in the original signed presentation box. Japan.

A minimalist but charming letter opener in the shape of a hand. Model number 7208, handmade of solid polished brass, designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Fully stamped an...

Natsu ( 夏 ) ~ (n) summer Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade. This...

Rare late 20th century bronze statuette / figurine by Maitland Smith, inspired by Karl Hagenauer's 1930's art deco sculpture of dancer Josephine Baker. Hand made in Philippines. Dim...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting tray comes in two sizes and two color variants. This listing is for the medium size in cream shagreen...

Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...

This elegant antique French mantel clock is crafted from exquisite black marble, showcasing timeless sophistication and 19th-century charm. The clock features a circular enamel dial ...

Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details. This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it also has a patina that is unlike anything you ever saw. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interesting crucifixes, but we had not yet come across one that is inside such a beautiful branches and leaf frame in the Swiss Black Forest style. For us to have found it in this amazing condition again felt like a blessing and we are grateful to be able it to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. At the centre of this Christian-work-of-art-wall-plaque and behind the original, mouth-blown convex glass 'window' is an even more detailed sepiolite sculpture of Christ on the cross. The details in this crucifix sculpture...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...

A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...

A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked with luscious gold leaf within the crystal frame, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The...

Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...

Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross. The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...

A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...

A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...

Kienzle mechanical movement world timer clock. XL table clock with beautiful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass, the heavy brass case. Original condition, the mec...

This is a handsome bronze sculpture of a polo player on his horse galloping towards the ball at high speed, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. Cast by the traditional...

A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...

Each of those original brass tealight holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing...

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Painted Tole Wild Strawberry Wall Sconces. Pair of vintage electrified Italian hand painted tole sconces. They are naturalistically designed with double...

Superb Example of an English Regency well grained Mahogany Double Tea Caddy of traditional rectangular outline, with lavish brass scrolling inlay decoration and complete fitted inter...

Travel alarm clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s Excellent original condition Brass and painted hart cover Still working It is marked Germany on the front of the clock. Tw...

Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Greyhound sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Depicts greyhound in full stretch running. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of l...

Lunch-box purse designed by Cartier. This is a stunning hand formed evening purse clutch in the shape of a diminutive lunch box, created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back...

A stunning addition to any parlor or study. This handsome chainlink standing catchall, designed in the 1970s by artist Franz West, combines industrial materials with sculptural form....

TABLE NO. 7 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together to create a contemporary design that is both unique and luxurious. Finished with a n...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The iconic pedestal candle base...

French miniature brass carriage clock in case The carriage clock in black leather case has an enamel dial with Roman numerals. The mechanism with an anchor escapement and is of a la...

1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation highli...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel brass bowl. The surface of the bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of butterflies and blossoming flowers on a cobalt blue ground surrounded...

Finely detailed vintage bronze sculpture / statuette of a seated Cocker Spaniel or Irish Setter with one paw raised.

Exquisite butterfly paper weight made of solid brass. Handcast and hand finished, each piece is quite unique. The brass is finished with an elegant bronze patina and polished highli...

Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a display item at your cupboard.

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7309 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...

A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th. Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.

TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 52'' D  36'' W  13'' H  - COFFEE   32'' D  22'' W  15'' H - SIDE This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...

Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...

A really pretty Edwardian pieced or reticulated dish, beautifully shaped outlined with a beaded rim and a scroll decorated handle each end. The dish has a full English hallmark for London 1908...

Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...

Classic 1950's Original Two-color Art Deco "bulls-eys Neon Clock.. Amazing original condition,, Probably one of the cleanest examples I have ever owned,, Wonderful "BULLS-EYE" black ...

A beautiful and substantial French crystal and brass box with female figure by luxury design Maison, Lalique, in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid...

The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the N...

English hand cast English bulldog rusted garden ornament.

The Boy Fishing Bronze Statue is designed after a figure by by Austrian sculptor and potter Friedrich Goldscheider. It depicts a young boy fishing ...

This pair of bronze candelabras are high quality fire gilded with three candle cups each. These 19th century sculptural candle holders are in the Louis XV style. Starting at the ba...

Elegant French Victorian era gilt bronze mounted alabaster antique mantel clock / shelf clock, attributed to master Parisian sculptor P.H. Mourey (1840-1910), with movement by renowned clockmaker Japey Frères (1776-1930s) circa 1870 Paris, France, second half of the 19th century, executed in luxurious Louis XVI taste, tastefully appointed, the neutral alabaster creates the perfect backdrop against the brilliant gilding. Having a soft, warm, creamy off-white alabaster base with subtle chalky beige undertones, shaped, with rounded sides, step molding and two hand-painted blue enamel parcel gilt turned tapering urn forms, raised on brass feet, decorated with lavish gilt metal ornamentation, including accents, ormolu flaming urn finials, unique recessed gilt brass perforated-like textured panels, and sculptural gilt bronze raised drum-form case, housing the classic white porcelain enameled dial with black Roman numerals, sophisticated gold-tone Breguet hands, framed by a beaded bezel, with must likely the original operational 8-day key-wind Japy Fils movement enclosed. Surmounted by an ornate brilliantly gilded spelter figural sculpture, finely detailed, depicting young boy and girl courting, holding a bird's nest with eggs over the housing, with large branching tree behind them, the couple posed leaning in to each other, wavy garb with incised detailing, standing on the alabaster base. Philippe H. Mourey (French, 1840-1910) was a master French sculptor, who produced a range of fine decorative art objects in the late 19th century. His work often combines painted porcelain panels and gilt metal mounts, similar to elements of this piece. PH Mourey was best known for his association with Japy Freres & Co. the noted 19th century Paris Clockmaker, and maker of this clocks movement. Mourey’s work can be viewed in various museums, especially in France, as well as major art collections, including the Royal Collection Trust in London. The Japy Frères workshop (1776-1930s) was started by Frédéric Japy in 1776 under a different name, eventually the iconic French clock and watchmaking firm was founded in 1806 by Frédéric Japy along with his sons, Pierre, Fritz and Louis, thus creating the trademark we know today, ‘Japy Freres’ or (Japy Brothers). Japy Frères won a number of medals at important exhibitions and achieved international recognition throughout much of the nineteenth century, including the prestigious Grand Medal of Honour, which was awarded to Japy in 1855 at the important Exposition Universelle Paris. - MARKS / SIGNED / HALLMARKED: Works stamped "Japy Fils depos 1855 medailler 1844 1840" circular medallion; "RS" within square, "2949" "55" Case housing: stamped "44", case underside "44" written in pencil, incised "IX", elaborate illegible writing in pencil, last word may say "Richebois?", possibly where the clock was to be sent or who it was commissioned by PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: 09/2024- Acquired from the reputable auction house, Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas Texas. Great Estates, Fine Art, Furniture & Design auction catalog, lot#0064 Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a long time media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. Hirsch was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow on PBS for 13 years. She's also a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other publications. Hirsch has also founded highly regarded permanent art galleries as well as important exhibits throughout the United States. DIMENSIONS: (approx) 12" Tall, 12" Wide, 5" Deep CONDITION REPORT: Good original unrestored antique condition, especially considering its age, attractive appearance, patina, bright lustrous gilding, and working movement. Nicely aged patina over the whole, antique character and charm throughout, including rubbing to blue enamel with significant losses, age related patination, oxidation, tarnishing throughout, minor chips, nicks, abrasions to alabaster edges, all typical wear consistent with age, use, handling and exposure. Currently working, observed operating over long periods and keeping accurate time. Key, pendulum and bell included. Please note, as with all antique clocks...

HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, 1960s

Blue Mirror and Chrome Table Clock. Overall nice original condition! Clock was opened up and all glass was cleaned. Typical art deco Clock face makes this model a true classic! M...

Bronze Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful spot. * A round bronze vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B70 * Year: 1925-1930 * Condition: G...

A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted rec...

This refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar, with a serving bowl insert, was crafted in France in the 1930s. Its modernist design boasts a chromed metal and wood holder ...

This bust is part of a limited edition of only six pieces created in 2011 from an original model by the sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Inspired by the famous Torso Gaddi displayed in ...