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Oversized Pair of Antique Victorian Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Walnut Frames C1900
Oversized Pair of Antique Victorian Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Walnut Frames C1900

Oversized Pair of Antique Victorian Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Walnut Frames C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Pair of Antique Victorian Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Walnut Frames Unsigned C1900. Measure...

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20th Century Victorian Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize
Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize

Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Victorian Burr Walnut Studded TeaCaddy Chest With Engraved Brass Details & Camel Bone Supports 1800's Would make an ideal present for any occasion.

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19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Brass

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain, circa 1870, in Tunbridge Wells, hence these type of works are called Tunbridgeware! ...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross

Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross

Located in San Diego, CA

Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #2472.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of walnut veneer and solid wood. In very good restored condition.

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Located in Milano, IT

Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800. The box o...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Walnut Jewelry Box by Konrad Olejnik
Walnut Jewelry Box by Konrad Olejnik

Walnut Jewelry Box by Konrad Olejnik

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

This is an amazing jewelry box. Perfect for holding small items. Handmade, turned from walnut wood. Its dark coloring will surely make you delighted! Dimensions: 15cmx20cm.

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2010s Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Nomon Micro Eslabon Wall Clock  By Andres Martinez
Nomon Micro Eslabon Wall Clock  By Andres Martinez

Nomon Micro Eslabon Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ

Located in Brooklyn, NY

CLOCKS WITH GREAT PERSONALITY AND A CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, REINTERPRETING THE CLASSIC PENDULUM CLOCK. Available in Walnut and Oak

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Brass

Modern Solid New Zealand Walnut Bowl / Centerpiece
Modern Solid New Zealand Walnut Bowl / Centerpiece

Modern Solid New Zealand Walnut Bowl / Centerpiece

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice organic modern solid New Zealand walnut bowl / centerpiece, circa 1980s. This gorgeous bowl is 12" in diameter and 3" high and in very good condition with no chips or cr...

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Late 20th Century New Zealand Organic Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

French Geometric Art Déco Fruit Basket Walnut and Glass
French Geometric Art Déco Fruit Basket Walnut and Glass

French Geometric Art Déco Fruit Basket Walnut and Glass

Located in Mannheim, DE

Stunning French 1920s to 1930s fruit basket made of solid walnut and glass in architectural geometric shape. Very good condition with slight traces of use. Dimensions: Length ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

Abstract Hand-Carved Sculpture Depicting Mother Mary in Solid Teak, USA, 1960s
Abstract Hand-Carved Sculpture Depicting Mother Mary in Solid Teak, USA, 1960s

Abstract Hand-Carved Sculpture Depicting Mother Mary in Solid Teak, USA, 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

This hand carved and turned solid teak sculpture shows exceptional artisan craftsmanship as well as exquisite old-growth woodgrains unique to the Burmese teak species. At over 12 inc...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Styled Miniature Two Drawer Dresser or Jewelry Chest
Antique French Louis XV Styled Miniature Two Drawer Dresser or Jewelry Chest

Antique French Louis XV Styled Miniature Two Drawer Dresser or Jewelry Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This miniature antique two drrawer dresser is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1850 and done in the period Louis XV style. The dresser ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Brass

Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box
Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Paper

Vintage burled walnut and faux ivory dresser box after Maitland Smith
Vintage burled walnut and faux ivory dresser box after Maitland Smith

Vintage burled walnut and faux ivory dresser box after Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage burled walnut dresser box in the manner of Maitland Smith. This light burled walnut is trimmed with faux ivory with faux ivory bun feet. The dresser box has two bra...

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Early 2000s Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Midcentury Brass and Walnut Crucifix
Midcentury Brass and Walnut Crucifix

Midcentury Brass and Walnut Crucifix

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice brass and walnut crucifix, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #1199.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early 20th Century Swiss Walnut Sculpture Composition Signed Carl Binder
Early 20th Century Swiss Walnut Sculpture Composition Signed Carl Binder

Early 20th Century Swiss Walnut Sculpture Composition Signed Carl Binder

By Carl Binder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a man's study with this antique wooden sculpture composition signed by Swiss sculptor C. Binder and dated 1912. Bought in France, and carved in one single block of walnut w...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock. Item features a glass dome front and bronze ormolu. Has not been tested. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurement...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930
Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930

Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

This is what we call desk eye candy! For those who desire something of the highest quality and design and that oozes kerb appeal then look no further! This fabulous Art Deco smokers ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Walnut Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios
Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios

Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool set of three modernist giraffe sculptures by Del Zotto Studios of Denver, CO, circa 1980s. The pieces are hand-carved from what I believe to be teak wood and measure: 4....

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique Wooden Vanity or Jewellery Box From the Early 20th Century
Antique Wooden Vanity or Jewellery Box From the Early 20th Century

Antique Wooden Vanity or Jewellery Box From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Antique Wooden Vanity or Jewellery Box From the Early 20th Century A small-sized vanity or Jewellery box veneered with walnut burl. It features a lid with a gently rounded shape and...

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Early 20th Century European Walnut Decorative Objects

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Fabric, Walnut

French 1880s Carved Walnut Putto Feeding a Swan Sculpted Group on Marble Base
French 1880s Carved Walnut Putto Feeding a Swan Sculpted Group on Marble Base

French 1880s Carved Walnut Putto Feeding a Swan Sculpted Group on Marble Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved walnut putto feeding a swan sculpture from the late 19th century, with marble base. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this walnut sculpte...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Marble

Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts
Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts

Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts

By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Dr. C Dresser attributed. Made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic movement walnut coal scuttle with applied chrome-plated stylized carry handle and foliate decorative mounts and a side holster to hold a coal shovel.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Chrome

STACKED "Out of Many" Vessel
STACKED "Out of Many" Vessel

STACKED "Out of Many" Vessel

By Richard Haining

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Salvaged Walnut, Maple and Mahogany Richard Haining is an artist and studio furniture maker committed to the intersection of sustainable design and fine craft. Raised in Atlanta, GA...

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2010s American Walnut Decorative Objects

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Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Signed Exotic Wood Peter Petrochko Canister Set
Signed Exotic Wood Peter Petrochko Canister Set

Signed Exotic Wood Peter Petrochko Canister Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hand crafted from North American Black Walnut, White Oak, South American Guanacast, African Padoub and Bubinga Wood. Signed Peter M. Petrochko, July 1981. Canister Set...

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1980s Organic Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Metal

French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode
French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode

French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Farinerio Decorative Box with Floral Decor
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Farinerio Decorative Box with Floral Decor

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Farinerio Decorative Box with Floral Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provençale carved walnut farinerio decorative box from the 19th century with floral motifs. This petite French box, called a fariniero, was intended to be used to coat fish,...

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Art Nouveau American Carved Walnut Bowl
Art Nouveau American Carved Walnut Bowl

Art Nouveau American Carved Walnut Bowl

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a beautiful Art Nouveau Era, American carved walnut bowl from circa 1910. Beautiful Art Nouveau design with floral motifs, a stunning ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Hourglass Peat Bucket Planter
19th Century Hourglass Peat Bucket Planter

19th Century Hourglass Peat Bucket Planter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Hourglass peat bucket planter A very attractive design, the Hourglass shape is made in wood strapping, and the original brass liner is p...

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1880s Dutch Colonial Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

American mid Century Solid walnut decorative Bud Vase with Glass Insert
American mid Century Solid walnut decorative Bud Vase with Glass Insert

American mid Century Solid walnut decorative Bud Vase with Glass Insert

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful solid walnut bud vase with glass insert circa 1970's great condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

19th C. French Black Forest Carved Walnut Jardinière on Stand with Zinc Liner
19th C. French Black Forest Carved Walnut Jardinière on Stand with Zinc Liner

19th C. French Black Forest Carved Walnut Jardinière on Stand with Zinc Liner

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique French jardinière was crafted circa 1870 in the Black Forest tradition and showcases exceptional hand-carved detail and sculptural form. Designed as a decorative...

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Zinc

Elegant Vintage Solid Walnut Nude Woman Figure, Cantù, Italy
Elegant Vintage Solid Walnut Nude Woman Figure, Cantù, Italy

Elegant Vintage Solid Walnut Nude Woman Figure, Cantù, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy in the 60s in Cantù, a city in Lombardy which is well-known for their talented wood artisans. This is an incredible high-quality classicist piece, realized in solid wal...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Hand-Carved Walnut Goblet
Hand-Carved Walnut Goblet

Hand-Carved Walnut Goblet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved walnut goblet. Created using wood only from fallen walnut trees. One of a kind.

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2010s American Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

18th Century French walnut wine cooler
18th Century French walnut wine cooler

18th Century French walnut wine cooler

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century French walnut wine cooler / planter, the shaped structure having intricate carving around all sides consisting of various foliage, ribbons and gardening tools, having th...

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1770s French Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart Belgium
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart Belgium

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart Belgium

Located in Verviers, BE

Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Liege Belgium by G.Tart. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design ...

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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

1960s Studio Art Plate Solid Walnut, Signed
1960s Studio Art Plate Solid Walnut, Signed

1960s Studio Art Plate Solid Walnut, Signed

Located in Chula Vista, CA

midcentury modern decorative art plate in solid walnut wood. Artist's signature underneath. Unable to read. Made in the USA 1960s Very good original unrestored condition. Refer to im...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box
Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box

Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box having a superb quality marquetry inlaid dome top opening to reveal a storage compartment

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19th Century Victorian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Minimalist Walnut and Ash Crucifix / Cross
Minimalist Walnut and Ash Crucifix / Cross

Minimalist Walnut and Ash Crucifix / Cross

Located in San Diego, CA

Large minimalist walnut and ash crucifix / cross, circa 1990s. The piece measures 21" high x 11" wide and is in very good condition. #1221.

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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Ash

Ark #1 Unique Mix-Wood Sculpture by Po Shun Leong
Ark #1 Unique Mix-Wood Sculpture by Po Shun Leong

Ark #1 Unique Mix-Wood Sculpture by Po Shun Leong

By Po Shun Leung

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Ark collection by Po Shun Leung originated from his dreaming of ocean liners. When the sirens screamed in London during the Second World War, the Leung family headed underground for the deep shelters to avoid German bombs. To escape the dangers in 1944, his father sent him as a 3 year old child to live with a carpenter in the countryside until the end of the war. The carpenter had a hobby of making model ocean liners. One of them, a majestically long vessel...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Large 1870s American Victorian Walnut Picture / Painting Frame
Large 1870s American Victorian Walnut Picture / Painting Frame

Large 1870s American Victorian Walnut Picture / Painting Frame

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large Victorian period walnut mirror or painting frame. 43 1/2 by 55 outside dimensions 33” by 43” opening High quality in very good condition, having original color and finis...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel

Located in San Francisco, CA

the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving

19th Century Black Forest Carving

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.

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1880s Swiss Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

French Clock Napoléon III Original Label on the Back, 1867
French Clock Napoléon III Original Label on the Back, 1867

French Clock Napoléon III Original Label on the Back, 1867

By Napoléon III

Located in Milano, IT

French watch Napoléon III Original label on the back 1867 Important French watch III with original label of the retailer beautiful back of the watch. The ...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid-Century Walnut & Fabric Dresser "Catch All" by Georges Briard
Mid-Century Walnut & Fabric Dresser "Catch All" by Georges Briard

Mid-Century Walnut & Fabric Dresser "Catch All" by Georges Briard

By Georges Briard

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice mid-century walnut & fabric dresser "catch all" by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 10" W x 9" D x 1.5" H. Cool piece in grea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Walnut and Teak Bear Clothes Brush by Acca Kappa of Italy
Walnut and Teak Bear Clothes Brush by Acca Kappa of Italy

Walnut and Teak Bear Clothes Brush by Acca Kappa of Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

Walnut and teak wood "bear" clothes brush by Acca Kappa of Italy, circa 1990's. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 3"D x 5.75"H. #4132

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Walnut, Teak

Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium

Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium

Located in Verviers, BE

Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual de...

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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Gustav Kvapil, Scottsdale Black Walnut Sculpture on Custom Metal Stand ca 1970s
Gustav Kvapil, Scottsdale Black Walnut Sculpture on Custom Metal Stand ca 1970s

Gustav Kvapil, Scottsdale Black Walnut Sculpture on Custom Metal Stand ca 1970s

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Gustav Kvapil (1914-2015), Scottsdale Black Walnut Sculpture on Custom Metal Stand, ca 1970s Striking carved wood sculpture in a newer custom metal stand. As seated the overall di...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bronze Heron Sculpture by Wayne F Williams
Bronze Heron Sculpture by Wayne F Williams

Bronze Heron Sculpture by Wayne F Williams

Located in Rochester, NY

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

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20th Century American Walnut Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl
Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl

Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Swedish turned walnut dough bowl. Semi-bleached and scrubbed light brown color. Good heavy weight and size. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shippi...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II
Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II

Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare walnut, white metal & rope chamberstick designed and made by Carl Auböck II in the 1940’s. This chamberstick serves as an indication of the second Carl Auböck’s or...

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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Decorative Objects

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Metal

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully made with book matched veneer of mahogany and fine inlay of walnut and mahogany. I...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden box, jewelry box or keepsake box. The Inside has 2 compartments which measure 3.38 x 3.38 inches. No makers mark.   A-916-335

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Walnut Decorative Objects

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Wood, Walnut

Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump
Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump

Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump

By Deborah Bump

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible craftsmanship on this very hard to find solid staved walnut elephant puzzle / paperweight / sculpture designed and handcrafted by artist Deborah Bump, circa 1978. The piec...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box
Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Located in Round Top, TX

A rare and unique church collection box from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from thick planks of walnut with intriguing carving detail. A wonde...

Category

Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  

Category

19th Century Louis XV Antique Walnut Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Walnut