Wood Decorative Objects

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. Measures: Length: 11.02" (28 cm) Width: 3.94" (10 cm) Height: 6.69" (17 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009. Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...

Antique mantel clock with calendar in ebonised wood. France Wood, brass Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 22 x 17 cm Description: French mantel clock from around 1840-1860. The case is made of ebonised wood with brass thread inlays. On the front we see behind glass the white dial with black roman numerals and gilded bezel. Also gold-plated are the beautiful original arrow-shaped hands. The hands of the two-part calendar are also in the same design. On the left is the day of the week and on the right the day of the month. On the back is a wooden flap that protects the movement from dust. If we open the flap, we see the high-quality French 14...

Brass bound Regency period rosewood document box by Wells & Lambe with brass edges, geometric line inlay and flush mounted skeletal lift handles. The top with a monogramed rectangula...

A very nice early 20th century French mannequin by Stockman Paris. In very good original condition with an unusual top. It has a great decorative look. ...

A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

Artistic Feature Lull No83 – Wooden Sculpture by NONO for Contemporary Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The i...

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

German 19th century giltwood chandelier for burning taper candles, untouched by the modern convenience of electricity as a delightfully analog source of light. This elegant design fr...

This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

This vintage white cauliflower gets its name from the unique shape of the coral branches. Cauliflower corals are known for their uniform and symmetrical shape. This charming sculptur...

Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...

Antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock by Hudfon of Nottingham having a quality inlaid swan neck pediment and central brass finial above an ar...

Set of 3 delicate silk hand painted rigid fans (Pay-Pay) from China with floral and birds decoration. China End of 19th beginning of the 20th century. Some tiny holes in the silk...

Very rare wall clock made of wooden frame with white painted glass clock face and black digits caught in steel, made by Chomutov in the 1930s. The original movement replaced to an el...

This is an antique stationery box. An English, golden oak and brass fall front desk tidy, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Beautifully f...

A circular wooden box with a gouged pattern lid. Very beautiful patina.

Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some are signed w/ artist monogram at lower back side ( see picture 8 ) the sculptures measure as follows - ...

Early 19th-century English oak long-case clock with heavily carved embellishments and rich detail. Turned columns with brass caps frame the beveled glass door and elaborate clock fac...

Amazing designed, rustic Tramp Art photo frame from the turn of the century in Austria. Elaborately handcrafted out of basswood in the very early 20th century around 1900, this great...

Impressive Italian gilt gold art frame found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would look fa...

Beautiful pair of English oak turned candlesticks, the barley twist stems resting on finely carved dish form bases, surmounted by brass bobeches. Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Contemporary style floor clock designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1989. This clock was designed for Hotel Il Palazzo situated in Fukuoka, Japan. Later, Italian manufacture Acerbis / Morph...

Frederic Weinberg Grandfather Clock with Display Shelves. Hard to find clock, and this one still retains its second hand! Items display on 3 levels. Working condition with great c...

For your consideration is this is lovely little chrome plated 8 day desk clock that has been professionally refurbished and serviced back into full working condition by a qualified h...

ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...

A finely turned lidded bowl in solid curly birch, made in Finland during the 1970s. The sculptural form combines smooth, flowing lines with the intricate natural pattern of visakoivu...

Pair of Antique Chinese wooden wedding baskets with lightly carved floral designs in horizontal bands along the exterior, topped with a lid featuring a carved genre scene and mounted...

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown bejeweled with rutile quartz crystals and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment with a metal crown base th...

Wall clock,produced by Seiko in Japan during the 1980s. It features a brown wooden veneered clockface, an aluminium hands and a plastic hour marks. The piece has been converted into ...

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet. Cabinet is an exceptional rectangular box-form cabinet veneered in richly toned ebony and rosewood, lavishly inlaid with ...

Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one...

Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Drop Dial Clock with dual fusee movement by Arthur Jack of London & Cheltenham - 16.5"w x 6.5"d x 28"h

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures ...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut vanity box, having a outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut vanity box with a lift up l...

Beautiful two-tier basket features painted, gilded images of an opera scene showing a victorious battle. Basket is lacquered in cinnabar, a special mix of ...

Very nice large Vintage Teak wood fruit bowl .1970s

A rare 19th-century wooden printing block featuring a finely carved paisley motif, designed for textile printing. This rectangular block measures 12.5 x 11 cm and showcases the exqui...

Make a striking statement on a mantel, console, or buffet with this important antique fruitwood clock, crafted in Switzerland circa 1860. The exceptional timepiece is richly hand carved throughout, centered by two seated cherubs poised above the dial, engaged in a lively scene with a woven grape basket...

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date The beautifully polished burr walnut case has ...

Japanese lacquered papier-mâché box with hand-painted decoration, Japan, 19th century. A refined black lacquered papier-mâché box adorned with a rich polychrome decoration depicting...

An exceptional hand-carved wooden grizzly bear sculpture by celebrated Blackfeet artist John Louis Clarke (1881–1970), one of the most importan...

For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Ferranti Synchronous Mantle Clock With Working Original Movement, dating to 1938. A rare example of it's type, t...

19th century Sevres biscuit group of three frolicking puttos France, Date Lettered 1884 A splendid example of 19th century Sevres biscuit porcelain...

Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.

A French Baroque style carved, painted and parcel-gilt wooden pricket candlestick from the third quarter of the 19th century, made into a table lamp, shade included. Born in the late...

Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...

Hand carved wooden figure depicting a Mandarin duck with artistic distressed styling featuring a styled, crest heavy silhouette modeled after a male mandarin duck in full breeding pl...

A finely grained antique burlwood cigarette case or small presentation box, crafted in the Russian or Continental European tradition at the turn of the 20th century. The piece featur...

Signed Alfred Daguet. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbre...

Cups in coconut such as this are especially uncommon and rarely appear on the world's art market. This is a very interesting piece for its fine and rich craftmenships metal silver de...

Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe.  Hand carved from a solid tree trunk usi...

Very Decorative Box in Leather and Metal Studs, Europe, 1950s. This mid-century decorative box is clad in warm brown leather and features intricate stud detailing. The box has a dom...

Rare Sori Yanagi 5-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

We are very pleased to offer this distinctive Maitland-Smith decorative box, designed in the form of a classical gramophone, circa late 20th century. Crafted with a richly finished w...

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

Elegant vintage footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor. Vintage Italian wooden music box with marquetry inlay featuring a lute and flowers. Marquetry is the art of creating decorative designs using different materials, commonly thin pieces of wood. Handcrafted Jewelry music box, made in Italy with lacquered finish, wood Inlay, red felt lined with hinged lid. The music box has a Swiss Reuge music box...

French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shel...