Austrian Decorative Objects

A charming and humorous Austrian brass bowl or tray in the shape of a foot, designed and executed by Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1950s. also...

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...

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Julius Dressler's factory opened in Biela, Bohemia in 1883 and closed in 1944. His work was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Vienna Secessionist movements. Style-looks, simply s...

A charming and most decorative Viennese 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu box. This elegant rectangular lidded box is raised by four scrolled Ormolu lion pawed feet joined at the bot...

Brass paperknife by Carl Auböck.  

Vase, Koloman Moser, Johann Loetz Witwe for E. Bakalowits' Söhne, Violetta decoration, 1903 Among the most important glass objects from the Lötz manufactory are undoubtedly those from the series created in cooperation with E. Bakalowits Söhne. As a professor at the School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna, Koloman Moser influenced an entire generation of designers and architects. Under his guidance, he and his students created ultra-modern glassware...

Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches Stunning pair of Afri...

Carl Auböck Model #4056 Polished Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Wer...

Austrian cold painted terracotta model of a bulldog in standing position. Nice decorative collector’s item in very realistic and naturalistica...

19th century signed Viennese glazed porcelain lady portrait with frame.

Wall-lamp with mirror and flower-vase from the dining-room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium, Lit.: Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, 1906/VII, S. 432 f. (two views from the dingin room San...

Carl Auböck paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria.

A charming modernist Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...

SILVER BOX Austria-Hungary 18th Century in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the Crimean War, in which Russia lost to an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, United K...

Hoffmann’s covered bowl is a striking synthesis of Egyptian, Chinese, and medieval European design. Its lid, with a rounded conical profile and cabochon malachite finial, draws inspiration from Qing dynasty mandarin hats...

Two festive Biedermeier silver candlesticks on a four-sided, curved base with a curved edge, baluster-shaped shaft with nodi, straight vertikal lines and folds across all parts, slig...

Antique 19th century Royal Vienna Belle époque Porcelain moon flask. This extraordinary Royal Vienna porcelain moon flask is magnificent deco...

The history of Johann Loetz Witwe begins in 1836 when a certain H. Johann Bapt. Eisner established a glass manufacture in Klostermühle (Bohemia). At that time mainly utilitarian glas...

Carl Auböck Model #3979 patinated brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Origin...

A beautiful Austrian porcelain enamel bowl, jewelry dish or vide-poche (small catch-all), with Peacock bird design, circa mid-20th century, Austria. Dish is a turquoise blue, white a...

Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and modern vase is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....

Art Nouveau glass vase made by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Tall and gently baluster neck and ovoid bowl. Overlay in form of loose and fluid flowerheads with...

Small Libra Zodiac sign by Richard Rohac, circa 1950s Original condition.

A rare, curved and large Art Deco storage box, jewelry box, or cigarette dispenser featuring a roll-top lid with a small brass handle, dating from the 1930s. This is an early design ...

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Vintage Solid Brass Nude Lady Letter Opener, Austria, Mid-20th Century A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass and modeled as a reclining nude female figure. This decor...

A classic early 20th-century Austrian bronze figural letter opener, beautifully cast and finished with a rich, original patina. This highly collectible antique piece exemplifies the ...

A pair of mid-19th century Austrian silver candlesticks An Austrian silver pair candlesticks with baluster columns on circular bases, floral borders and knobs Silver Austrian Hal...

This 1924 green glass vase was designed by Wolfgang von Wersin for Tiroler Glashtte, an early and refined example of Austrian Art Deco glassware. Crafted from vibrant emerald green g...

Carl Auböck Model #3548 polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished ...

A stunning addition to any parlor or study. This handsome chainlink standing catchall, designed in the 1970s by artist Franz West, combines industrial materials with sculptural form....

Austrian Jugendstil floral glass bowl Johann Loetz Witwe red gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Maigruen" decoration The "Cytisus" decoration, also known as "golden rain", is one of the mos...

Two festive Biedermeier silver candleholders on a four-pass, cambered stand with curved rim, chased and chiselled rose decoration between raised folds on the foot and baluster-shaped...

In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress for High Society. Placed in a prominent position in a lady’s bedroom, the service would have signified its owner’s wealth and high status. This nine-piece service is of Austro-Hungarian origin, being created in Vienna in the late 19th century. The service includes a double sided table mirror...

A Viennese Austrian art deco desk inkwell. This is a beautiful desk inkwell created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, between the 1918 and 1922. This Viennese inkwell wa...

A stunning Art Nouveau era art glass vase produced in Austria or Bohemia. Possibly by Loetz. The vase or cache pot is sculpted bronze decorated with foliage legs and great owl form h...

A dynamic two-beat gait of the horse, in which diagonal pairs of legs (e.g. left hind and right front) are moved simultaneously, followed by a brief suspension phase in which all fou...

A charming Austrian Mid-Century shaker set, displaying a donkey. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of metal and wood. In go...

Art Deco vase around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Cat figure made of Viennese bronze by Franz Bergman This figure is by artist Franz Bergman that represents a cat armed with a rifle with a red bag of ammunition. It is a cold painte...

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Model #4543 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

Hand-forged iron design sculpture candle holder, 1960s A beautifully perfectly shaped tree of life made of iron. Artful craftsmanship. We have a matching wall candle holder from t...

A vase, Johann Lötz Witwe, Klostermühle, c. 1900 Decoration: Candia mimoza; clear glass with opaque silver-yellow powder melts, craquellé; iridescent...

Elegant Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: Dancer with shoulder-length hair in a long, wide, light gray skirt with floral decoration and ...

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...

Austro-Hungarian empire mechanical vesta tinder case made by Karl Rössler Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Vienna Austria around the...

An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...

Delicate Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine of the late 1930s: Gracefully posing dancer in dark red costume: polka-dot bustier and short skirt at the front with long, wide, slit ...

Tobacco Smoking Pipe Head of Mephistopheles Hand-Carved Meerschaum Austria, Late XIX C. DIMENSIONS Length: 6.88 inches Width: 1.75 inches Height: 2.88 inches ABOUT A tobacco smo...

Turned wooden fruit bowl by Werkstätten Carl Auböck with integrated central cork knife holder, accompanied by six fruit knives by Ed. Wüsthof, Solingen, with cane-wrapped handles. ...

ugendstil Gilded Catchall – Art Nouveau Oval Tray – Vienna, circa 1920 Description: This is an elegant gilded catchall tray in the Jugendstil style, the Austrian counterpart of Art Nouveau. Made in Vienna around 1920, the tray features a refined oval shape and is adorned with sculptural handles typical of the Art Nouveau aesthetic — flowing lines and organic motifs. Despite some visual marks that may appear stronger in photos than in reality, the surface is actually less stained in person and maintains a beautiful aged gold finish. Main Features: Origin: Vienna, Austria Date: Circa 1920 Style: Jugendstil / Art Nouveau Material: Metal with gold finish Shape: Oval with decorative sculpted handles Finish: Gold-colored patina, subtle and elegant Condition: Some light wear, but less visible in person than in photos Function: Catchall tray, decorative dish, or entryway accessory Style & Usage: This piece embodies the organic elegance and fluid design of early 20th-century Viennese decorative arts. Ideal for a classical interior, it serves both as a functional object and as a collector's item for Jugendstil enthusiasts. Keywords: Jugendstil tray...

A 19th Century Monumental Cobalt Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase with Watteau Scenes. Marvel at the sheer magnificence of this very large, Monumental Royal Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase, an exquisite masterpiece that will leave you in awe. The hand-painted Watteau Scenes on this vase depict a wonderful rural landscape that features a group of beautiful women in gorgeous gowns of burnt-orange, lavender, blue, white, pink, yellow, and apricot. The women are surrounded by a pastoral landscape and a lovely old tree painted realistically with twisted branches, where a cute plump cherub sits on one of the branches and looks down at the dynamic and festive looking women. Two of the women hold a lovely garland of pastel colored flowers, while the others swoon around or perch, leaning on a sweet-looking, doe-eyed white and grey cow that is lying on the ground seemingly enjoying the interaction as it twists its head around to lick its left leg. The foreground of the scene is adorned with detail that creates a sense of depth and perspective. The blue sky and puffy afternoon clouds surrounding the women add to the idyllic atmosphere of the painting. The vase's body is a beautiful deep shiny blue background with extensive delicate gilded decoration in a lace-like pattern surrounding the entire vase except for the painted scenes. The classic urn shape with a footed base and a lovely mounded lid adorned with a perfectly proportioned golden acorn finial. On the opposite side of the vase is another beautifully colored rural scene depicting a floating deer and two women in yellow...

1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Exceptional Ormolu Mounted Bohemian Ruby Glass Centerpiece This exceptional Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece, by he renowned Viennese glass manufacturer J. & L. Lobmeyr, exemplifies the firm's mastery in combining classical aesthetics with innovative design. Created circa 1876, this piece was showcased at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, reflecting the era's fascination with classical motifs and superior craftsmanship. The centerpiece adopts a form inspired by admired Greek patterns, characterized by its elegant proportions and harmonious contours. The exquisite ormolu handles, reminiscent of Urbino vase designs, are artfully crafted as serpents with their heads pressed flat upon the rim in a vigilant posture, while their sinuous bodies attach gracefully to the bowl, culminating in finely detailed finials. This serpentine motif not only enhances the visual allure but also imbues the piece with symbolic significance, as snakes often represent protection and eternal life in classical iconography.​ Encircling the vessel is an expansive frieze featuring intricate scrollwork and figural representations. At the center of this decorative band stands a winged female figure, flanked by conventionally stylized lions, a composition that evokes themes of strength and guardianship prevalent in ancient art. The engraving is executed with extraordinary precision, with each leaf and tendril rendered in minute detail, showcasing the unparalleled skill of the artisans. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia was a seminal event, marking the first World's Fair held in the United States. It celebrated the nation's centennial and served as a global stage for artistic and industrial achievements. J. & L. Lobmeyr's participation in this exhibition underscored their commitment to excellence and innovation in glassmaking. Pieces such as this centerpiece would have captivated audiences with their blend of historical inspiration and contemporary artistry, reflecting the 19th-century penchant for reviving classical forms through modern techniques. Founded in 1823 by Josef Lobmeyr, the company quickly established itself as a purveyor of fine glassware, earning the distinction of becoming the Imperial Court Supplier. Under the stewardship of Josef's sons, Josef and Ludwig, the firm expanded its artistic horizons, collaborating with eminent designers and embracing diverse stylistic influences, including Islamic and Persian motifs. Their innovative approach and dedication to quality garnered international acclaim, with their works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and most importantly The Corning Museum of Glass. This Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece with ormolu...

Large 'Aorta' vase by Carl Auböck in patinated brass. This aorta-shaped vase has a rough appearance that is accentuated by shiny brass openings. Designed by Carl Auböck II in 1949. ...

Abstract wiggly concentric spiral design in violet and red with black accents on s bluish green field enameled on a shallow hammered copper bowl. Signature on bottom states: Made in ...

Rare Art Deco hand-carved wooden candlestick sculpture, in the style of Dagobert Peche / Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 1920s A striking and rare Art Deco sculptural candlestick, hand-c...

Pair Of Bohemian Amethyst Engraved Covered Beakers, Late 19th Century This refined pair of covered beakers is executed in richly colored amethyst glass and finely wheel-engraved wit...

Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.