Steel Decorative Objects

This deer sculpture by Laster, signed and dated 1982, combines formal rigor and power, unfolding an almost devotional space around it At night with the light the shadows of the scul...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...

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 ...

Rainbow Sculpture by Christian Friedl Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 50 x H 82 cm. Materials: Steel, rock crystal. Rainbow tells his story... My rainbo...

The giraluna is a spectral plant entity from Leo Lionni's Classic alternate universe  textbook Parallel Botany.  About the Sculpture: The Giraluna This elusive and capricious plant is the Dream Queen of parallel botany. Hydendorp, quite rightly, does not hesitate to define it as the "most parallel of plants, most plantlike of the parallels," and in so doing he stresses not so much its physiognomic oddnesses as the disconcerting normality of its shape. "If we were in the jungle," he writes, "and we found one blocking our way, we would not for an instant hesitate to hack it down with our machetes."1 But it will not be our good fortune to encounter it. If in reconstructions the Giraluna displays considerable plantness of form and an exact and convincing solidity, in its natural environment it can be perceived only as a nebulous interplay of glimmerings and empty spaces which alternate in the darkness and vaguely suggest where its outlines might be. (pl. XXIV) Its nocturnal presence, in fact, is manifested almost entirely in terms of the equivocal O'-factor of the moonbeams, which was discovered and measured a few years ago by Dennis Dobkin of the Point Paradise Observatory. This factor changes the light-shade ratio which normally defines volumes into a subtle interplay of lucencies and opacities, so that our perceptions, our basic sensorial habits conditioned by thousands of years of daytime life in the "solar key," would need complete readjustment and indeed reversal in order to come to terms with it. Daylight isolates objects, bestowing a noisy Meaning on all the odds and ends in the world. But night takes everything away except the very soul of things: a black light, a transparent darkness, a secret we cannot grasp. During the long night of the Erocene era man caught a glimpse of the Giraluna rising mysteriously in its barren landscape. Presolar man imagined himself the child of the Moon. In her lap he had known the comfort of the life, silent torpor of the night, and by her light he had seen silver pearls lie weightlessly upon the coronas of the first great flowers. But he left us only a few enigmatic signs of all this: the Feisenburg cave, the petrified bones in the Ahmenstadt tumulus, the Boergen Cup. Paradoxically enough, all that we do in fact know of his presence in that landscape comes to us from our study of his nocturnal vegetation, Around the middle of the Erocene era, when the flowers of night were fading away in the light of a new dawn, man saw that outlines and colors were slowly hardening. Thus he discovered the stone-hard world of day, and learned to be the child of both Sun and Moon, of Amnes and Ra, of Disarm and Karak, of Nemsa and Taor. The "crawling stones" of Yorkshire, the stele of Tapur, the graffiti of Klagenstadt, these have preserved for us the nearly obliterated images of the two divinities who from the center of their temples drew the design of the universe. But the Sun was not long in attaining absolute power over everything in the world. "O Ra, o Amno Ra our benefactor, glowing and flaming! Gods and men bow down before you, for you are their creator and their only Lord." Such was the prayer of Amresh, High Priest of Egypt. And a new vegetation, outspoken and exuberant, appeared on the earth, and made the bright leaves dance in the morning breeze. Night soon became no more than a dark corridor joining one day to another, a place of visions and memories, a storehouse of words and images. It became a secret refuge where the vanished flowers could once more flaunt their coronas to the Moon. And thousands of years later the black flowers of that distant night-Giraluna, Lunaspora, Solea argentea-were born from seeds hidden deep in a soil rich with legends and stories. If our knowledge of the Giraluna is today reasonably complete and detailed this is due to the industry and scholarship of Professor Johannes Hydendorp of the University of Honingen, who has collected and collated all known facts and kept his records abreast of the latest developments. Our historical and geographical information comes from the most varied sources: legends and folk tales handed down from generation to generation, accounts given by explorers, anthropologists, and paleontologists, and of course the more recent testimony of botanists such as Heinz Hornemann and Pierre Maessens. Source: Sivatherium. narod .edu About Sculpture: Leo Lionni is best known today for his children's books: Little Blue and Little Yellow; Frederick—the one about the mouse who gathers poems while his family is harvesting seeds for the winter—Swimmy the Fish. Of course the children don't remember his name, but to parents and grandparents, the ones who actually do the reading, he is something of a celebrity. Most people don't realize that Lionni is also one of the 20th-century's most influential graphic designers. Within that field, he is a legend. In fact, he didn't start doing children's books until he had left the world of advertising, teaching, and design to allow more time for contemplation and for art. Little Blue and Little Yellow (1959) began as an improvised entertainment for bored grandchildren. What can you do with a few scraps of colored paper and a lot of imagination ? Make the first best-selling children's book illustrated with abstract art. Before that his work as design director for Olivetti Corporation of America and the art director of Fortune magazine, the co-founder of the Aspen...

This one-of-a-kind Sea Turtle sculpture is handcrafted from repurposed vintage Callaway golf clubs, making it a unique and sustainable work of art. Signed by the artist, this convers...

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Hairpins - New Old Stock - Set Of Four. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying unt...

These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...

An authentic extra large vintage Turkish galvanized olive vessel. Originally used in the collecting and storing of harvested olives. With hand forged iron handles on each side, coope...

TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 This unique finish is achieved by placing the table outside on our studio terrace for several weeks. Each piece will develo...

Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture Provenance: Gimpel and Hanover Galerie, Zurich, Switzerland, June 1971; Est...

This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...

Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Stylo Bille Must II Ballpoint Pen Comes With Original Red Cartier Presentation Box Cartier REF 2025 Z1

A charming and playful vintage American saucer sled painted with an American flag motif, and retaining its original handles and tow rope. We've had...

Mid-Century sculptural pine hanging candelabra with oxidized steel chain. Handsome candelabra made with multiple pine cubes. In original condition with visible wear consistent with i...

Succession welded steel Measures: 6-1/4 x 13-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. Artist statement: I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The Industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable. The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum. Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is Primitive. It exists because it is sacred. Biography: Scott Gordon...

Set of 2 large steel Memphis candle holders. The graphic design, the colors and the fun appearance, all very typical for the Memphis style. In go...

This all original, antique mannequin is a true piece of art. The age and patina that the mannequin has make it visually interesting and the best ant...

Inspired by the fluidity and unpredictability of nature, the unique fruit bowl challenges conventional design. Rather than conforming to straight lines and rigid structures, the fru...

Paperweight made of massive steel in a playing die shape. The play dice rests on one of its corners on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era...

Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Yor...

1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.

Designed and studio-made by American craftsman James Bearden, this chime sculpture is among the largest made, and the largest on sale today. An early m...

DOUBLE SIDED SQUARE WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A rare form and size clock by British clock makers Gents of Leicester. Manufactured circa 1940 The clocks steel case has been exposed and left in a RAW brushed finish and protected with a liquid beeswax polish. The clock retains its original slave movements and is controlled by a modern impulse driver which can be mounted external from the clock to control and changes that are required. The clock is a wall mounted variant but this can be spun to be ceiling mounted if required. A stunning small formatted clock with two 12" dials making it usable in both residential or commercial interiors. By choosing a vintage industrial clock...

Hobnail tile wall piece by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 30 x H 40 cm Materials: steel Hand-formed from a sheet of steel, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expre...

Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...

Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges...

Early, original George Nelson teak wood thin-edge Jewelry chest model number 5211 for Herman Miller. Signed inside top drawer with original silver Herman Miller Medallion. The case m...

American Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture of tortured and burnt welded steel.

Caravan welded steel Measures: 8 x 16 x 15 in. Artist statement: I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imp...

LipSticks - Candle Holders Elevate your home decor with LipSticks - Candle Holders. Handcrafted by Brooklyn-based artist Franco V, these modular candle holders offer endless possibi...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available. Original untouched new old stock film cassettes from the iconic French film company Pathe. Listing is for a si...

This exquisite antique hand-carved wooden horse head sculpture is a stunning piece of Indian art. Horses symbolize power, nobility, and swiftness in Indian culture, making this piece...

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Large Giulia Mangani porcelain parrot on a goldtone steel stand and black plinth.The parrot hand painted in vivid colors and embellished with 24K gold details. Marked as shown. Dime...

A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...

Table No. 5 - Coffee J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This coffee table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough...

A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804 and 1811. The rectangular box is decorated with an exquisite, fine ornamental pattern...

Extra Large Antique Station Clock by Gents of Leicester An exceptional steel railway station clock by English clock maker Gents of Leicester circa 1940. Stunning industrial desig...

Faune à L'outre, large Bronze Fouille Patina, Object Du Grand Tour, 19th Century

The Froxfield clock in natural Oak. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is insp...

Large double sided railway clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. The clock has been converted into a new quartz mechanism, powered by an AA battery. It no l...

Often called “The City of Blades”, Solingen, in North-Rhine Westphalia, has been a center for the manufacturing of scissors since medieval times. At the end of the 18th century it’s ...

A cool mid-20th century American industrial wire basket with a white plastic coating. Perfect for your fruit on the counter top of your Mid-Century Mod...

Mid-Century Photo Holder Made in Italy, 1960s Steel and cork. Intact and in good condition, it measures 27 cm in height and 22 cm in width. The accommodation for photography measures...

Jim Rose Standing found industrial objects 41h x 10w x 10d in 104.14h x 25.40w x 25.40d cm JR0355 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI. 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds, Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2006 27th Annual Contemporary Crafts, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2006 Containers of All Dimensions, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2005 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2004 Right at Home: American Studio Furniture, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. 2004 American Collections, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2004 More Than Drawers-Wisconsin Cabinets, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2004 Objects of Wonder, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI 2003 Planting, Potting and Pruning, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI 2003 Men at Work, Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2002 Case Pieces: Contemporary Studio Furniture, Elvehjem Museum of Art, Univ of WI-Madison 2002 Sitting Pretty: Contemporary Wisconsin Chairs, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2001 Anything with a Drawer - Award Recipient, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ 2001 23rd Annual Contemporary Crafts - Award Recipient, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ 2000 New Talent in Craft, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, Wisconsin 2000 Who Knows Where or When, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, Wisconsin 1999 The End is Near! Artists look at the 20th Century, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI Selected collections Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. Racine Art Museum, Racine, Wisconsin Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, Arizona The Museum of Arts and Design, New York, New York John Michael Kohler Art Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Kohler Company, Kohler, Wisconsin Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, Indiana The Chipstone Foundation, Fox Point, Wisconsin Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend, Wisconsin Publications “Selected Artists of Door County” Stonehill Publishing, 2016 “Galvanized Chest” Door County Living Magazine, Autumn 2012 “100 Artists of the Midwest” Schiffer Books, 2012 “Piecework” American Craft Magazine, February 2012 “Hiding Places, Memory in the Arts” John Michael Kohler Arts Center, June 2011 “Second Lives, Remixing the Ordinary” Museum of Arts and Design, NY, August 2008 “Studio Furniture” Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, DC, May 2008 “Discoveries by Designers” Architectural Digest, December 2005 “Contemporary Metal Furniture” Metalsmith Magazine, Winter 2003 “Studio Case Furniture: The Inside Story” American Craft Magazine, October 2002 “Contemporary Studio Case Furniture: The Inside Story” Elvehjem Museum of Art, 2002 “Chicago Style...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...

This amazing Bowl in enameled steel was designed by master Finnish designer Kaj Franck for Finel / Arabia and made in Finland during the 1960s. It shows m...

Rare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed maker’s mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box...

Large 13' tall 1631 Gallon Glass Water Tank with Steel Base featuring a steal industrial grade base with the styling of a 1930s industrial Aquarium. The tank is made of 2" thick acry...

Wiso by DIAPHAN STUDIO, Represented by Tuleste Factory 11.4” x 11.4” x 4.7” Brass or Steel, Frosted Acrylic, Magnets Wiso is a wall light that displays the growth patterns of natu...

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Classic modernist contemporary wall art sculpture. Brass and black enamel construction. Retains original C Jere hang tag. Stunning.

Rare and very difficult to find MCM kinetic painted steel mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1987. The piece is in good vintage condition and can fluctuate in size based on...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...

The surrealism inspired Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted in Amsterdam from solid oak wood and s...

Ground and polished circular convex glass lens mounted on a custom stand.

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural history with our exquisite collection of luxury fossil art. Showcasing breathtaking natural specimens from the legendary Green Rive...

Centrepiece Gian Casè Robots, Milan Italy Steel Vase Manufacture Mark under the base Brilliant Design Slight Surface Scratches No dents. No cracks.

Set of 6 candle holders in brass and worked steel. These icon candleholders was designed by Staffan Englesson in Sweden, 1970s. The cylinder-shaped f...

This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...

Named for Alfred Kopka, the first craft master at the Bauhaus school's metal shop, expertly crafted by hand in Brooklyn, NY, the Kopka Candelabra is a sculptural addition to any spac...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...

Beautiful Industrial perforated steel basked made in the 1950s. In great structural condition. Item has galvanized finish with beautiful patina. Two tall handles for easy lifting.

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Circa 1950. We offer this toatlly NEW Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter. This item is timeless and in perfect condition. It includes its user manual and an original cl...

Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture India Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm Custom mounted on a ...

English mahogany stick Barometer with a broken arch pediment, brass urn finial, Satin wood string inlay, hinged glass door revealing a numeral steel engraved dial with original mounted thermometer and barometric pressure gauge. Signed F. Tarone. Late 18th Century Barometer...

An art deco mechanical box clock designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is an extremely rare multifunctional desk piece, created in Paris France during t...

The heartwood is the inner part of the wood, its steel-hard core corresponds to the oldest growth zones formed by the tree. It is this dark material that persisted in the European walnut logs...

Exceptional vintage typewriter by Remington Inc. USA. circa 1930s. Offered in original leather storage case and in fine working condition. The typewriter has a skeletal frame and can...

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