German Decorative Objects

Mid Century decorative porcelain bowl by Bodo Mans, produced by Bay Keramik (W.Germany) in the late 1950's, early 1960's. Dark matt glaze with a glossy pastel pattern in various sha...

Wooden pharmaceutical apothecary jar, marked "CARB LIGN PR".

Reserves painted with figures in landscapes alternating with floral reserves, edged in gilded scrolls, the interior with full blown floral decoration.

Centerplace, WMF, German WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internationally known today as 'WMF' initials of the...

This large mid-20th century 1960s West German Fat Lava vase is a striking example of the bold and expressive pottery produced during the era. Featuring the iconic thick, textured “Fa...

This 20th Century German ceramic jug exemplifies the refined simplicity of mid-century European pottery. Crafted with a slender, elongated form, it features a gracefully curved handl...

Meissen Porcelain Group From The Time Of Origin: Two naked cupids and a ram on a rocaille rock, depicting the seasons of summer and autumn: Summer bedded on a bundle of ears of cor...

Mid-century Modern West German Jopeko "Fat Lava" Vase. Pottery Offered for sale is a vintage Jopeko "fat lava" vase, a collectible piece of mid-century modern West German pottery...

charming antique German leaf dish, signed Bavaria, in a soft vintage green. Perfectly suited as a decorative catchall, this piece brings a touch of nature inspired elegance to any t...

A gorgeous Antique solid Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This Image shows a nude woman with long brown hair surrounded by a cresting wave in the ocean....

CARL THIEME (Factory / Manufacturer) - Potschappel (Village / Location) - Empire style Dresden floral decorated and gilded porcelain urn with cover - ...

Large, rare and antique Meissen figure in hand painted porcelain with mobile head, tongue and hands. Museum quality, late 19th century. In very good condition Measures: 30 x 26.5 ...

Small dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic Dimensions: D 40 x H 17 cm Available in colo...

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Created while a lead designer for J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Vierthaler’s cicada themed copper vase showcases the design principles which he developed at J. Winhart in the pre-war years, where emphasis was placed on craftsmanship and the characteristics of the material itself. The vase’s ambiguous quality and use of allegory also shows his uncanny understanding of the dual nature of German life at the time. On the one hand, under Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany was asserting herself strongly in the Weltpolitik through alliances with other central-European powers and in making grand plans to grow in military strength. With hindsight, Vierthaler’s vase is all the more remarkable for his prescience in the twilight of an empire. By presenting a cicada, he evokes a conundrum. Is this cicada a strong adult, newly emerged from a long dormancy? Or is this the cicada...

This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...

A Large and Fine Quality 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Silver Feathered Pheasant, Modeled by Max Bochmann in 1909/1910. This pheasant is beautifully hand-made and hand-pa...

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Vase from Bay Keramik, 1960s

German Modern 800 silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab; cover top gently curved and inlaid with shagreen in geometri...

Metallic gold Ceramano vase Stunning metallic finish Original sticker Model no: 271 Of all the West German manufacturers more is known about the glazes of Ceramano than any oth...

A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from ASA Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...

This rare 1990s Rosenthal Studio-Line huge rectangular glass tray features a striking black and white architectural depiction of the Empire State Building, paying homage to Andy Warh...

Mid-Century Modern German Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bangkok Series Vase from Melitta, 1960s

Beautiful ceramic vase Rio, designed Ursula Fesca Design for Waechtersbach. Made in West Germany in the 1970s. The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. ...

Vintage christmas candleholder pyramid handmade and hand-painted in wood. Two different figures with candles all handmade in wood and handpainte...

Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear class with gold dust inclusions. Etched signature on the bottom.

Goldscheider Art Deco figure of nude woman in partially glazed red clay, 1920s-1930s. In very good condition. Measures: 35 x 11.5 cm. S...

This is a Goebel M.I. “Retreat to Safety” Porcelain Figurine. It depicts a young boy dressed with a blue jacket, black pants, green hat and red shoes climbing a fence while looking o...

Enamelled German cigarette case. Great historical piece, created in Germany during the turn of the century, back in the 1905. This beautiful cigarette box has been carefully craft...

Antique 19th Century German 18K gold snuff box, rectangular in form. The lid is finely engraved with floral motifs and set with an initial L set with 30 diamonds, while the base also...

For your consideration is this pair of modern Nachtmann crystal candelabras with 5 lights each, 10 lights total. They are in good condition with no chips and retain their original pa...

I am selling an elegant vintage candlestick in chromed metal with a modern and minimalist design, probably dating back to the 70s or 80s. The structure is composed of three cylinders...

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 75cm Width: 170cm Ref.: 25090305 *All images are always part...

A red and gold porcelain vase designed by Gianni Versace and manufactured by Rosenthal in the Nineties. It's in perfect conditions, probably never used. The Medusa it's always used by Gianni Versace and also now it's often present in Versace collections. The Medusa was one of the 3 Gorgons...

Excellent Art Nouveau porcelain figurine by Paul Helmig: A winged cupid boy, covering his nakedness with a loose cloth, leaning backwards against a tree trunk with foliage and a quiv...

Ruscha Handarbeit ceramic floral wall plate , 1970s Germany

This is a Rare Bareuther Bavaria Porcelain Urn, a distinguished piece crafted in Germany between 1937 and 1945. Authenticated by the stamped “Bareuther Bavaria” mark on the base, thi...

Saiboat white metal, circa 1900 pewter elcrtro plated base in wood.  

A fine quality bronze study of a grey crown crane, having a wonderful patination and mounted on a Rouge marble base. Signed 'Otto Lang'. (1855-1928).

Large Postmodern German Studio Pottery Vase by Jakob Leopold Knödgen for JLK Keramik, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Addit...

Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. I have a similar (large) one for sal...

Elegant white porcelain candlestick in the form of a vase, based on a design by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 60s. The surface shows a fine relief with a matte finish. This piece has an at...

Vintage blue and white porcelain vase Large cobalt vase Schumann Arzberg Germany High, floor Vase Made of porcelain known manufactory Schumann...

Set of 2 bold Ada Planters by Llot Llov Dimensions: Ø 35 cm x H: 50 cm Pot 1: Ø 35 cm x 30 cm; Pot 2: Ø 20 cm x 20 cm Materials: brushed raw aluminium Also available in black powder-coated. Ada Planter was made in a metal spinning process out of aluminium, meant to be the new home for plants with roots. They come in four types, all can be filled from both sides, allowing for endless combinations from cactus as well as palm trees. The new edition is ready to order in brushed aluminium. The unpainted surface shows the raw Material. Each plant pot is hand-turned and hand-brushed and is reminiscent of an untreated Industrial piece. The slightly reflective metal surface creates a beautiful contrast to the fresh green leaves. The new planter...

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) carved walnut seated bear figure with hinged head and ashtray

Nymphenburg Porcelain exclusive one of a kind butterfly skull - the perfect item for the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand cra...

Vase Coswig VEB - GDR Ceramic - Handmade in Germany Exciting vintage ceramic vase by VEB Coswig Keramik - The perfect mid century accessory. This vintage design object is in its ori...

A beautiful pair of cast iron vases (urns) on pedestal, attributed to the Royal Prussian Iron Foundries in Gleiwitz. This pair is modeled most likely aft...

A very stylish Jugendstil German copper and brass novelty chamberstick by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from ar...

This important German porcelain box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Its hand-painted wild game scene celebrates the natural world,...

Antique 19th Century German Moser Glass Bud Vase with Gold Overlay, Circa 1885.

Art Nouveau masterpiece: Wild & Wessel Kosmos oil Lamp with working burner. Step into the elegance of the early 20th century with this rare and beautifully detailed W&W Kosmos oil l...

19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue ornamental decoration.   

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver bear sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique German silver sugar box have been realistically modelled in form of a bear. The box has been embellished with fine embossed decoration reproducing the details of the bear's fur and anatomical features. This exceptional antique silver box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Condition This antique silver bear box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The German Hanau hallmarks to the underside of one foot are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this German silverware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique 17th century German silver...

Nice colored vase from the sixties.

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling google-eyed grotesque face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection)...

Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...

20th Century German “W. Germany” ceramic vase. This mid-century vase features a warm gradient glaze transitioning from deep brown to honey amber, a hallmark of West German pottery. T...

A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...