American Decorative Objects

A beautifully curated set of five modernist candleholders by renowned metalsmith Thomas Roy Markusen. Each signed piece exemplifies Markusen’s masterful hand-forging techniques and m...

This is one of a striking pair of handcrafted decorative shell arrangements displayed in classic urn-form planters. Overflowing with an abundant assortment of natural seashells, incl...

In an era when artists were capturing the exoticism and athleticism of modern dancers, such as Richmond Barthé's depiction of Féral Benga dancing with a large, curved sword or Paul Colin's drawings of Josephine Baker with her skirt of bananas, this sensuous presentation of a nude male dancer with a long spear stands out. The bronze was sculpted in 1926 by Brenda Putnam, who is best known for a series of bronzes showing children at play, often placed in gardens and parks. However, Putnam was ambitious to do more, leaving academic sculpture behind as she collaborated with architect Paul Philippe Cret to create the Puck Fountain for the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., executed a number of portraits in bronze, exhibited at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, and created "The Crest" -- consisting of a a large male nude swimming...

A Large Iconic New York City Empire State Building Sculpture. This impressive piece is uniquely handmade of beveled glass and framed in...

This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured Metal Collection for Directional, exemplifies the raw artistry and architectural p...

Charming hand-sculpted studio pottery seagull featuring an exaggerated rounded body, expressive face, and stylized carved wing decoration. The figure stands on thin wooden dowel legs...

Original Consolidated Phoenix Glass showcases the refined elegance of a floral cameo of grapes with green leaves. Its opaque satin white glass base is adorned with delicately embosse...

An exquisite jewelry or decorative box by the noted California craftsman, Po Shun Leong. It is signed and dated 1990 on the underside of the top part 199...

This whimsical vintage garden mushroom statue is a captivating example of mid-century outdoor ornamentation, expertly crafted from substantial cast stone. The piece features a clever...

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.

A rare crystal lion paperweight / hand cooler by Tal Lebel Schaefer for Steuben Glassworks, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good condition with no c...

A Bill Keating abstract kinetic bronze sculpture. Bill Keating, born in 1932, is an American sculptor renowned for his abstract, geometric, and kinetic sculptures. His work often f...

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl/vase by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York. 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art. 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery. 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California. 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California. 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California. 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah. 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California. 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico. 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California. 1974 California Ceramics...

Incredibly beautiful finished ceramic art piece. This vintage mid-century piece is unique as it is interesting. Crafted with artistry to resemble a woven finished piece, this beaut...

An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...

Pair of sterling silver compotes in historic Japonesque Chrysanthemum pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Lobed and shallow bowl with turned-down scalloped rim applied ...

Vintage Orientalist Cold-painted Bronze Figural Sculpture Candleholder. Mid Century Style of Franz Bergman 16 inch candleholder figural sculpture features an intricately cast and co...

A wonderful 1920’s compact retailed by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss. We’ve had this compact retailed by various companies from Cartier to Black Starr and Go...

Great looking pair of silver plated horn candlesticks with black lacquered wood bases. The horns, possibly water buffalo, have a wonderful color and patina. Mounted on silver plated ...

A striking decorative box entirely embellished with an intricate collection of natural seashells in ivory, coral, amber, and soft violet tones. Sculptural and highly textural, this d...

Knoll Desk Organizer, Oak. Not signed but came from a Knoll Desk.

A monumental deconstructed ceramic male torso, signed by artist, 20th century. In tones of burnt pêche, apricot, and sienna, this stunning sculpture epitomizes cubism in three dimens...

Super cool pair of modernist figural sculptures in burlwood, circa 2000s. The figures are hand carved and measure: 7.5" W x 2.5" D x 6.5" H. The piece...

Tiffany Studios gilt bronze "Puddlestick" candlestick. Signed with stamped signature "Tiffany Studios New York 1213" to bottom.

Original 1960s handblown swirl Murano glass vase featuring blue, green, and black swirling in bottle shape vase.

Vintage late 19th century Tramp Art Box inset with mirror and fabric. "Tramp Art" objects began in the 1870s, driven by the abundance of wooden cigar boxes and their availability to ...

Large geometric clear glass perfume bottle with a matching stopper

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...

A magnificent Honey Calcite specimen from Tennessee, USA, featuring a very large golden crystal rising dramatically from its natural matrix. The Calcite displays beautiful transparen...

Art Deco Style Verdigris Bronze Sculpture, signed Casey Wright, American, circa 2007. Beautiful form with excellent verdigris patina. Heavy and well made.

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

Large Mounted Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis) Specimen Catalog Description: An impressive natural staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) specimen, elegantly mounted on a custom ...

Fabulously decorated with rich ly carved mother of pearl on black lacquer jewelry box with 4 small drawers with metal butterfly handles, each side richly encrusted with mother of pea...

A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl Art Deco machine age A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl c. 1990's Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robe...

Lovely pair of tall circular brass candleabra having decorative flower motif candle holders at graduated heights. Will sell individually.

Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth. Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely crafted. Un-signed. This would make a lovely console centerpiece. As pictured sculpt...

Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a tuxedo cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and...

These very organic and richly colored in green, brown and white were produced by the highly regarded Weller Pottery. This style is Coppertone. Coppertone is known for these colors a...

Newcomb Macklin style Arts & Crafts/Mission Style giltwood picture frame - unsigned - U.S.A. - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage condition - minor gilt and gesso loss (as photograph...

Set of Three Vintage "Fairy House" Garden Ceramic Mushrooms "In good vintage as found condition. Green one has a repair." Red = 5" dia x 6" tall Orange = 5" dia x 6 1/2" tall Green...

Paul Manners (American, Born 1946). Prismatic faceted glass blue tower form with circular inside patterns in shades of blue. Signed and dated on bottom. Self-Standing W 3 3/8 x H 4 ...

Vintage polychrome enamel cloisonné on brass Valentines Heart ornament. Great decorative pieces or memorable gift.

A charming pair of handcrafted coastal sculptures by American artist Douglas Cloutier, each created from a natural starfish meticulously embellished with Swarovski crystals, freshwat...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1937 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...

Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate - When looking at the 1st image from top left...

American collaborative art glass "Hearts" perfume flask, late 20th century. California art glass artist Valery Surjan, Dick Irving, and Michael Nourot collaborated to create this pie...

Large vintage Post Modern Sculptural Spiral Shaped Ikebana vase by Keiko & David Hergesheimer of Catalpa Lane Pottery c.1990’s. Interesting spiral shape with textured gradient gl...

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered in a matte black glaze with layers of glossy and crawling black glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...

A mid century electric mantle clock. The clock face is decorated with a vine leaf motif and clover details, set in a marble block with a crimson vein in the top corner. Rests on bras...

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

Vintage hand-blown studio art glass perfume bottle features elongated urn form with wide flared rim, done in light teal glass; band of egg yolk yellow pulled feather pattern wraps a...

Midcentury Harry Bertoia Sonambient sculpture featuring seven black monel "cat-tail" tops silvered to beryllium. Copper rods silvered to brass base. In fin...

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a very bea...

This Mid-Century Modernist cut crystal vase, signed by the esteemed American luxury brand Tiffany & Co., represents impeccable craftsmanship and understated elegance. Designed in...

Vase #825 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Stoneware with satin brown glaze. Gray cotto...

A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal decorators dream.

A striking contemporary abstract fragmented male torso sculpture from the Vitruvian Collection, dated 2005. This sculptural work presents the human form in a deconstructed and spiral...

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Round and curved. Rim scalloped with applied c-scrolls interspersed with leafing scroll fram...

This elegant Art Deco bowl was realized by the esteemed maker Roseville Pottery in the United States, circa 1930. It features a bowed circular body in a rich indigo hue with lily of ...