North American Decorative Objects

For your consideration, an antique mahogany jewelry or trinket box featuring decorative line inlay, likely dating from the early 20th century. Material: Mahogany wood with inlaid ac...

Great set of 4 Sailors Valentines sea shell encrusted boxes and photo frames. All original natural Florida sea shells.

Old model of a private plane falcon. Very interesting model of a private plane model falcon. Years 70. It is made entirely in massive aluminum. Totally we...

Brutalist bronze sculpture on a mahogany base by Laguna Beach based artist Ralph Tazian

Beautiful MCM abalone shell and brass lidded trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa 1960s. The piece is stamped on the underside “Made...

A large unique bronze sculpture by Antonio Kieff (b. 1936) entitled "Motivo Espanol," dated 1985. The sculpture is also numbered 1 of 1.  

This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...

CLEARANCE Lucite Whale Functional Sculpture for Desktop or Vanity by Ritts, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Perfect for the MCM affcionado who likes art and whales but whose space needs reqyure function as well, this lucite sculpture is made to hold pens or make-up brushes and look good doing it. (There is also a slit for the mouth for holding mail, cards, notes, etc.) The sculpture measures approximately 8.5 x 3.75 x 2.25 inches. Fairly good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. As is typical with these, there are visible scratches. There are also blemishes (for example, the underside appears to show evidence of a previous label) that could probably be alleviated by proper lucite cleaning/polishing techniques. Priced accordingly. Of course, the pen and brush are just for demo and will not come with the sculpture. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item. -Colors on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds. -Please keep in mind that vintage items usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or marring on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage art pieces...

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist teapot with lid by California architectural artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot measures 16" by 12" by 4" and is signed ...

Striking modern slip-cast ceramic pot or bowl with twin handles and lid is decorated with overlapping circles motif; the design was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA us...

This wall sculpture by Curtis Jere is really stunning in person. A beautiful addition to a Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency space. The peacock head and body are patinated cast...

This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.

An extraordinary Sculpture from the celebrated and prolific African American artist Richard Hunt. The artist was known for his work in Steel as well as Bronze and his work may be fou...

Vintage Live Edge Trinket jewelry box by Michael Elkan.

Glo-Mar Artworks, New York was a company that produced metal sculptures and decorative items from the 1930s to the 1970s. Glo-Mar Artworks' designs were popular among interior design...

Beautiful Lucite -Diamond- sculpture in Lucite displaying an array of colors. The colors where infused when the Lucite was casted and the results are short of amazing. Measurem...

Jacqueline Huhem (20th Century, California) Jacqui of California Brass and Mixed metals tree table top Sculpture. Original Jacqui of California label on...

1989 Sgraffito Pottery Vase Curras — bold black, white, and red studio ceramic with carved texture and collectible, sculptural presence. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

Rustic Hand-Crafted solid Wood Vase made in the Arts and Crafts Movement. Handmade turned Solid Wood, quite heavy and in all original condition. Some dryness and cracks to the wood. ...

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

Torch cut brass elements constitute the mass of this great Brutalist wall hanging sculpture, marked "Friedle" Very good orig...

Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s.

Wonderful architectural jewelry box by the talented British born California artist Po Shun Leong, Leung. It is quite sculptural and will stand alone as u...

Decorative crystal sphere on steel base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polished fin...

A fine vintage signed American art glass bowl. By Steuben. In the 'Pomona' green glass pattern. Model no. 6241. With a ribbed swirl pattern throughout. With a pontil mark to th...

A very cool MCM ceramic and marble owls sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.5"W x 3.25"D...

American Victorian photo album with worn tapestry cover, a metal latch with natural patina, and family photos in light blue matting in the interior. Antique condition.

Introducing a fascinating primitive, hand-woven palm bark basket full of old-world charm and craftsmanship. Featuring an inner frame constructed from grape...

A WHIMSICAL CARVED AND PAINTED FOLK ART HOLSTEIN COW PULL TOY American, circa second half of the 20th Century Carved hardwood, fabric ears, softwood base and wheels, ceramic and ir...

Metlapil is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matt...

19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood. Charming piece as a decorative piece on a desk or library shelf and additionally could be used to hold jewelry on a dresser or nig...

Large Copper and Brass Lion Sculpture Attributed to Sergio Bustamante Mexico, circa late 1970s–early 1980s 23" W × 9" D × 13" H This striking sculptural lion, executed in hand-hamm...

Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Globular with short neck and everted rim in si...

An absolutely stunning California design stoneware weed pot / vase by noted San Diego, CA potter Wayne Chapman, circa 1970. The pot is in very good vinta...

A striking mid-century modern Brutalist wall relief panel, executed in hand-worked patinated copper over a carved wood substrate. The composition features an abstracted figural form ...

Vintage Matson1960s Ormolu Gold Tone Metal Filigree Bud Glass Vase Holder. Beautiful gold tone filigree metal ormolu vase holder. This beautiful vintage Ormolu...

This Tiffany Studios New York centerpiece, features deep-blue green iridescent Favrile glass, decorated with a iridescent green leaf and vine decoration. The charming piece features ...

Wonderful and hard to find mid-century gold gilt ceramic lidded trinket box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery, circa 1960s. The box is well detailed and in very good vintage condition with...

Striking Mid-Century Modern hand-blown glass decanter by the Blenko Glass Company, model 5425, produced during the celebrated design period of Wayne Husted in the 1950s. #5238 This...

An amazing and unique piece by renowned American pottery and ceramic master Paul Soldner who in the 1950s was Peter Voulkos' first student and who later became famed for developing the technique now known as "American Raku...

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural history with our exquisite collection of luxury fossil art. Showcasing breathtaking natural specimens from the legendary Green Rive...

Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Artist Unknown "in very nice vintage as found condition" "nice detail with expressive face"

Handcrafted what sculpture made of solid wood. Amazing design an workmanship. Signed and dated.

Add a touch of creativity to your space with the Postmodern Sculpted Business Man with Green Tie and Briefcase, an artful representation of contemporary professionalism. Unique scul...

For your consideration, a vintage mixed-metal box from the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico. Founded in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers, the studio became wo...

Large MCM brutalist metal sculpture dimensional wall hanging, circa 1974 by Riverside, California Sculptor/ Artist J. Gaylord Ortman (1931-2021). Constructed of rectangle sand squar...

A striking bronze sculpture by Mexican artist Victor Salmones (1937–1989), mounted on a polished black marble base and signed along the lower edge. Marked Prueba de Artista (Artist P...

Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Flat rectangular surround. On front, acid-etched ornament with tubular frames and corne...

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Waste Basket This waste basket measures: 11.75 wide x 11.75 deep x 14 inches high Fair Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting...

A fine signed antique dresser box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse acanthus leaf, flower garlands, and scroll work decoratio...

Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 13 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, ...

A beautiful pair of Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall candlesticks By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, E...

Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...

A fun brown and maroon woven wicker picnic basket that is perfect for summer entertaining. This charming vintage picnic basket by Redmon of Peru, Indiana, is an iconic piece of mid-c...

Sandra Osip (b. 1965) Untitled, circa 1990 Riveted steel construction formed as a spiraling radial composition with natural oxidized patina and leather backed underside 38 inch wid...

Exuberantly painted, New England tall case clock in dark umber, red, & chrome yellow decoration, with wooden works by riley whiting, Plymouth, Connecticu...

Brutalist mixed metal sculpture by Silas Seandel. This piece depicts a stylized Lilly, it is constructed of torch cut metal, it is signed "Silas" on its back. The sculpture is design...

Capture the essence of coastal charm and tropical whimsy with this delightful vintage toucan sculpture. Expertly handcrafted, this unique piece features a vibrant toucan figure metic...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed tazza or compote dish with ‘Sea Anemone’ design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20t...

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze bookends featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (each signed on the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th cen...