Metal Decorative Objects

A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to B...

A refined Charles X period opaline glass jewelry stand mounted with finely chased gilt bronze. Dating from circa 1825, this exquisite piece captures the delicate elegance of early 19...

Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the famous Pendule Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage". The depiction deals with an important topic of the time, trade with the colonies. The rectangular base stands on pressed ball feet. Attached to the front, we see two cornucopias filled with exotic fruits and held by a bow. A young sailor, dressed in a raffia skirt and feather jewellery...

An exceptional, rare, and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern wastepaper basket, designed by the master of Austrian "tactile modernism," Carl Auböck II (1900–1957), and hand-crafte...

FRANZ VON STUCK (German, 1863-1928) There is a tension between the Apollonian and Dionysian in Stuck’s work. Nietzsche’s contemporary and a kindred spirit, Stuck valiantly searched f...

This exceptional Burmese amber specimen, dating back roughly 99 million years, offers a rare window into the ancient world. Known to collectors as a "men...

This Murano glass bowl by Alfredo Barbini, produced in Italy during the mid-1950s, is executed in pale blue glass with gold polveri and a controlled bullicante pattern. The combinati...

This extraordinary piece of solid, Mystic Merlinite, also known as Indigo Gabbro weighs approximately 300 lbs. It is composed of feldspar, quartz, igneous rock, and other minerals, c...

Átomo clocks, whose design reflects creativity with a great sense of refinement, dress the corners of tables and provide light and style. ø10cm clock with natural walnut wood body...

Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, A...

A superb addition to a personal collection or a magnificent gift for a lover of antiquity, this mask reproduces in stunning detail the iconography of the Greek god Apollo...

This striking mid-20th-century sculptural lamp is the work of Jacques Duval-Brasseur, a designer known for imaginative objects that blur the boundary between sculpture and functional...

Floor candelabra, five-lumen torch style Louis XVI chrome-plated metal. PERIOD Novecento MODEL Four-way twist arms and five lumens MATERIALS Chromium plated metal DIMENSIONS Heig...

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door concealing the brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co...

Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, circa 1970s. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** This mid-century modern camel sc...

This magnificent signed pair of seven-light candelabra is an outstanding example of the exceptional craftsmanship and highly refined style of French Classicism during the Bourbon Res...

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in the USA by F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of gold plate metal and left intentio...

Vintage Howard Miller Modern Minimalist Wall Clock. This clock features a brushed steel outer casing with aluminum hands set against a black clock face. It is manufactured by the How...

Sizeable, sturdy, and quality, copper collecting bucket on feet. A substantial and beautifully handcrafted brass and bronze log bin, featuring elegant detailing and a practical desi...

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel vases, masterfully executed with an extraordinarily complex arrangement of mythological imagery, s...

Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a battery. Delivery time about 2 weeks.  

An original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer with a veil by Armand Lemo 1881-1936 An exceptional and rare French Art Deco statue showcasing a polychrome figure of...

This is the tall, oval German porcelain vase from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary. It comes in the yellow color scale, ha...

Early 20th century verdigris patinated bronze sculpture of a flying gull skimming the crest of a wave, mounted on a black marble base. original from the Art Deco period. You can use ...

Manolo Blahnik shoe horn polished cast aluminium 2004, England. Manolo Blahnik`s iconic shoe horn was a collaboration with UK based store Habi...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown copper aventurine flecks with thin purple swirl Italian art glass footed centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e T...

Wonderful original 1950s Sunburst brass wall clock by Atlanta. Made in Germany. Very nice elaborate Mid Century design. Battery operated with Junghans clockwork mechanism. Dial witho...

Carl Auböck model #3794 'Aorta' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkst...

One of a kind Multi Color Murrine Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Coloful Murano Millefiori art glass organic bowl with silver flecks and print animal design underneath. This mil...

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf This is a really gorgeous, large piece with plenty of gold leaf/gold polveri in a chocolate and white glass by t...

Art Deco sculpture, circa 1930. Three birds on a branch, silvered bronze. Black marble base. Stamped "Bronze" on each piece. Unsigned. In the style of Irenée Rochards. In perfect con...

Antique brass bowl with original glass insert, a decorative piece from the Art Nouveau period Elegant design made of solid brass with two large hand...

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...

This exquisite pair of 19th-century bronze doré cherub table lamps showcases the refined craftsmanship and opulent style associated with the work of Henry Dasson, one of the most cel...

Sculpture stone Totem D made with soapstone and with carbon steel ornaments. Totem realized by milling soapstone into geometrical shapes.

Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...

Height: 50 cm. Width: 34 cm. Depth: 13 cm. France, 1810-1820 Attr. P.V. LEDURE MOVEMENT Eight-day movement. Pendulum with thread suspension. Half-hour and hour lockwheel strike,...

Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s A refined and beautifully proportioned miniature urn in finely chased gilt and dark patinated bronze, executed in the E...

Antique silver cup or large decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinges. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...

Vintage duck figurine by Elli Malevolti, beautifully crafted in the style of a traditional decoy duck. This charming decorative piece features hand-painted detailing, realistic glass...

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s A striking and highly decorative French Art Deco inkwell by the noted sculptor Maurice Frécourt (1890–1961), created dur...

Art Nouveau pewter matchbox made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter matchbox with floral knop and original inner cardboard box (matches not included) * Designer: Just Andersen ...

Elegant vintage inkwell featuring a clear faceted crystal glass base with a hinged sterling silver lid. The geometric cut crystal body paired with the polished silver top creates a r...

We offer for sale a vintage wall clock that has a magical aura, made in East Germany, as attested by the GDR sign printed on the mechanism, proposes and combines the theme of the hor...

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s Typewriter model Valentine with rectangular base and rounded corners, in bright red painted metal. On the ...

AURELION The Eternal Current Not all creatures are born of water. Some are born of light, steel, and imagination. AURELION is a monumental stainless steel sculpture inspired by t...

This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains traces of its original gilt surface and is embossed with “F.O.E.” at its midsection, possibly referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.   The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States...

Sculpture no end bronze All in polished solid bronze.

A large assortment of Italian hand-carved and hand-painted marble and alabaster fruit arranged on a round white marble tazza with a pedestal base. A total of 24 pieces of fruit in ov...

Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern in octagonal shape adorned with hand-cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp open metal work design with clear glass. There...

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 s...

Entitled "Dove," this bronze sculpture, by the revered Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures the bird's form with a fluid abstract style. It is signed "Barquet" and "Dove." ...

Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century) A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...

Antique Kabyle Berber Silver & Enamel Kohl / Jewelry Box, Algeria, circa 1920s A rare and finely crafted antique Kabyle box from the Berber region of Haute Kabylie, Algeria, traditio...

Circa 1880 English copper & brass large bucket. Iron swing handle with copper handle brackets. Decorative rivets create both a border between the brass & copper sections and feet alo...

Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...

Modern bronze sculpture depicting an erotic nude female figure in a reclining pose. This golden patinated bronze sculpture is mounted on a polished black marble base, creating a clea...

Elevate your interior design with this exquisite mid-century modern wrought iron and glass ceiling candle holder, a timeless piece produced by Iittala, Finland, in the 1970s. Measuri...

This is a remarkable Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos III clock from the 1960s, a true icon of Swiss horology. Powered by the famous caliber 526, this mid-century piece carries an approximate ...