Metal Decorative Objects

Patinated bronze sculpture representing Joan of Arc in armor, brandishing her sword Sculpture signed Contenot on the base (Henri Daniel) Joan is a young French woman of peasant...

Impressive beautifully cast bronze equestrian sculpture having neoclassical design on the plinth and fantastic details. GG

Lovely Seashell Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1938. * Small diskometal bowl shaped as a seashell * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2051 * Year: 1938 * Condition: G...

Carl Auböck paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria.

Circa 1960's patchwork brass and chrome metal gentlemen's jewelry box. In the style of designer Paul Evans showing fine craftsmanship and detail. Felt lined as well as bottom. Small ...

Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !

Serenity Platter - polished stainless steel - with a distinct undulation along a portion of the circumference. The Serenity pieces explore the language of fluidity and what happens ...

Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...

Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...

For your consideration is this superb Art Deco Copper And Enamel Clock, c1930. Made from solid brass with a patterned border which is filled with green black and white enamel. Full w...

This elegant pair of silver candlesticks are hallmarked with the Birmingham, England assay mark for 1901. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the graceful design of the sw...

This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...

Scandinavian modern sculptural red metal bowl, made in Sweden in the 1980s. This bowl is made out of one piece of metal stunning craftsmanship. The sculptural bowl serves as an artis...

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Burl and Gilded Finish - 1990s An elegant umbrella stand with a refined and timeless design, made in the 1990s. The frame features briarwood panels with wa...

A beautiful, finely crafted bentwood cedar Shaker style storage or decorative box, circa late-20th century, American. Box is a rich brown cedar wood tacked with hand forged brass nai...

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 s...

Animalier: a small bronze sculpture in the shape of a very detailed and finely executed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This piece may be attributed to the French Sculptor Pierre-Jule...

Charming square jeweley or trinket velvet box featuring ornate gold gilt metal rocaille embellishments. The interior is lined in yellow moire fabric. Wonderful piece for a vanity or ...

Arts & Crafts, Asian Antique, Asian, Vintage Measures : 14x21cm H:19cm Bétel nut box appearing a duck, made of metal pushed with a high silver content. Historically, these boxes wer...

This striking Mid-Century Modern sailboat sculpture by Jere DeMott captures the playful yet sophisticated spirit of 1960s American studio art. Crafted with a polished brass sail that...

Antique Figural French Bronze Spinario Boy With Thorn 10.5" Sculpture. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 7.5" W x 8.5" D.

George III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull, Scotland, Ca. 1790-1810. There is a sterling silver disc on the top of the hinged lid that is...

Dolium Vase in Stoneware, Slip & Oxydes by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 92 cm. Materials: Stoneware, slip, and oxydes. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist li...

A finely detailed Hermès Paris equestrian-themed letter opener, beautifully formed with a sculptural horse head handle and a long, tapered blade. Elegant, functional, and distinctly ...

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 Taureau Aberdeen-Angus" (Standing Aberdeen-Angus Bull) Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed to base "I. BONHEUR" Item # 211HDB17Z An exquisite and very rare casting of an Aberdeen-Angus bull, an unusual and distinctive breed of cattle from Scotland, this sculpture by Isidore Jules Bonheur is almost without a doubt cast by the foundry of his brother-in-law Hippolyte Peyrol and a rather early model as well in light of the distinctive construction method. In her text on the selection of 46 animal bronzes in the collection of the Georgia Museum of Art, Eleanor Luciano notes regarding this model that "Bonheur is never recorded to have been to Scotland, where he would have seen this unusual breed. Rosa Bonheur painted in Scotland, and its seems likely that Isidore would have drawn the idea for this bull either from one of her sketches or from an agricultural show in France. The animal's rich mane and strong modeling make this one of the most successful." Notable is the very fine surface patination which exhibits a glassy finish with a complex range of colors presenting in the body of the bull, overall being medium brown but augmented with an underlying reddish hue against auburn highlights. The base is signed "I. BONHEUR" in the typical manner. Museum Collections: * National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, acc. no. 2006.128.3 * Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia...

Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.

Superb and rare brutalist clock designed and made by david marshall in spain in the 1970s. Handcrafted structure in bronze and aluminum. Beautiful design object that will decorate yo...

A gorgeous antique French Repousse gilt bronze three-compartment dresser box, jewelry box, or decorative box In the manner of Tiffany & Co. France, Circa Late 19th Century Measure...

The fine workmanship which is evident makes this pair especially Desirable. The bronze dore mounts are highly gilt and maintains A brilliant gilt hue. The malachite is of very fine ...

Arts and Crafts Beaten Brass Planter with Puffed Out Panels c1900 - 9"diam x 8"h - Cape Town, South Africa

Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vase is in good vintage condition and marked with Ju...

A large highly decorative middle eastern copper ewer. Dating from the early 19th century, displaying a charming patination throughout. Measures: Height...

Bustamante School Mexican Sun Sculpture on Lucite Stand, circa 1970s–1980s This expressive Mexican sun sculpture is a fine example of modern folk art in the Bustamante School, creat...

This is an amazing abstract freeform natural organic teak wood sculpture. A very impressive and large piece of art. Mounted to a wood base.

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

A decorative copper apothecary jar that features a richly aged patina, an engraved label plaque, and a sculptural crab finial atop the domed lid. The cylindrical form and deep tonal ...

Large French Art Deco Dragon Wall Light, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco wall light featuring a bronze dragon design with elegant alabaster detailing, crafted in France. Th...

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass d...

This alabaster, bronze and marble figural group was created by highly regarded Italian sculptor Emilio P. Fiaschi (1858 – 1941). The sculpture depicts the Holy Family's Flight into Egypt and has been finished with the skill and sensitivity characteristic of Fiaschi's oeuvre. Joseph walks alongside the Blessed Virgin Mary who is sitting astride a bronze donkey...

Middle Eastern Moorish antique round brass tray. 19th century handcrafted circular brass platter hammered with Islamic Moorish designs. Heavy brass wit...

Pair of Wonderfully Patinated Art Deco Vases in Metal These are true wabi sabi pieces. Wonderful design, combined with a patina you can only dream of. The patina adds another layer...

A decorative, solid bronze candelabra with by Jacob Ängman for GAB / Guldaktiebolaget. With antique patina finish. Sweden, 1920/30s - Art Deco / Swedish Grace. In beautiful conditio...

Two tone brass hawksbill sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catchall .

Abstract modernist sculpture by Detroit artist Joseph Wesner circa 1990s Welded steel composition with contrasting patinas embody Wesner's signature style of refined industrial 5....

This huge, Museum-quality Mesosaurus tooth is genuine, completely intact with no repairs and in pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation a...

Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste miniature hand decorated Rich Celeste Blue Porcelain Urn of exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful ce...

Vintage wrought iron candle sconces in the Brutalist style will certainly light up a room and create interesting shadows. Sculptured and patinated, each iron piece holds a single tap...

Unusual Pop Art Pepsi Cola Decorative Brief Case Artist Unknown, France, 1990's Exterior is lined with French Pepsi Cola Cans Interior is lined with French Cartoons Very Interestin...

This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...

An iconic early 20th Century Art Deco bronze figure of Diana the huntress dressed in a tunic with her hand lifted above her head releasing her bow. Exhibiting excellent rich green pa...

Wonderful vintage ice cream statue, designed in the 60's, of Italian manufacture. The ice cream is made of resin and is a real blow-up of an ice cre...

Set of 3 Italian brass "Fighting Cocks." Circa 1960. The dimensions for each is as follows: 1st: 10"H x 13.5"W x 19"D 2nd: 16"H x 10"W x 18"D 3rd: 15"H x 10"W x 14.5"D

This vintage 3-armed candle holder from the 1970s is a refined brass design by Carl Frederik Christiansen. Shaped with delicate flowers and leaves, it reflects the sculptural eleganc...

Elegant sculpture in Art Deco style, ball dancer signed by Denis. With foundry mark. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. Designed ca. 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinat...

Early 20th century Art Déco bronze monkey sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Robecchi Foundry, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Robecchi Foundry Material: bronze, copper, m...

These Renaissance style antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very busy and mischievous Bacchanalian putti at play. A cherub sits atop the handle holding an item in his hands....

Renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega designed this stunning modernist brass and chrome catchall or tray. The piece was meticulously crafted in Italy circa 1970. This rare catchall sh...

Immerse yourself in the splendour of this gleaming quartz sphere, featuring exquisite golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The sphere's flawlessly polished surface enhances the intr...

Sculpture Panther polished made with 154 aluminium hand-crafted plates. Exceptional piece made in welded and shaped aluminium into masterful works of contemporary art.

Pair of tole floral arrangements in painted metal with shades of blue, green, cream, and soft rose, set in carved alabaster urns filled with pebbled detail. The close-up highlights t...