North American Decorative Objects

Art glass octopus sculpture by Hans Godo Frabel, circa 1970s. The sculpture is made of clear blown glass and measures 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and is signed on the underside. #1848 Hans Godo Frabel is one of the first lampwork glass artists in the world. He turned the technique of "working at the lamp" to an art form back in 1968, when he opened the Frabel Studio...

A pair of 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks with crystal pendulums. Measures 13.25" in height, 5" in width and...

Another sublime work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with a beautiful pearl green/blue glaze. The bowl radiates in the light. This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...

A very large chimney vase. The brutalist decoration is all over with intaglio areas and applied elements.

"Writers Block" heavy lead sculpture.

Very cool and unique uranium glass postmodern table desk clock, circa 1980's.

This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device. Made circa 1880 the...

Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico Measures: 8 cm tall x 7.5 cm wide This Azurite was found in the most important pocket, the Electric Blue...

David N. Ebner's,vintage iconic scallion coat rack. Carved, turned, bleached and painted ash wood sculptural. Please see the newly published book...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Pair of 1993 Forged Iron Floral Candleholders by Albert Paley. Featuring elegant floral shapes with flowing tendrils in heavy bronze patina. Organic. Blossoms. Art Nouveau style. Sta...

An impressive early 20th Century American iridescent glass vase of slender form with green hearts shining through an attractive golden iridescence, signed L C Tiffany Favrile and numbered to base. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 23 cm Condition: Very Good Condition Circa: 1905 Materials: Iridescent Coloured Glass SKU: 6667 ABOUT Louis Comfort Tiffany Louis Comfort Tiffany (February 18, 1848 – January 17, 1933) was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass. He is the American artist most associated with the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements. Tiffany was affiliated with a prestigious collaborative of designers known as the Associated Artists, which included Lockwood de Forest, Candace Wheeler, and Samuel Colman. Tiffany designed stained glass windows and lamps, glass mosaics, blown glass, ceramics, jewellery, enamels and metalwork. Early Life He was born in New York City, New York, the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany and Company; and Harriet Olivia Avery Young. He attended school at Pennsylvania Military Academy in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Eagleswood Military Academy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. His first artistic training was as a painter, studying under George Inness in Eagleswood, New Jersey and Samuel Colman in Irvington, New York. He also studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City in 1866-67 and with salon painter Leon-Adolphe-Auguste Belly in 1868-69. Belly’s landscape paintings had a great influence on Tiffany. Career Louis started out as a painter, but became interested in glassmaking from about 1875 and worked at several glasshouses in Brooklyn between then and 1878. In 1879, he joined with Candace Wheeler, Samuel Colman and Lockwood de Forest to form Louis Comfort Tiffany and Associated American Artists. The business was short-lived, lasting only four years. The group made designs for wallpaper, furniture, and textiles. He later opened his own glass factory in Corona, New York, determined to provide designs that improved the quality of contemporary glass. Tiffany’s leadership and talent, as well as his father’s money and connections, led this business to thrive. In 1881 Tiffany did the interior design of the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut, which still remains, but the new firm’s most notable work came in 1882 when President Chester Alan Arthur refused to move into the White House until it had been redecorated. He commissioned Tiffany, who had begun to make a name for himself in New York society for the firm’s interior design work, to redo the state rooms, which Arthur found charmless. He worked on the East Room, the Blue Room, the Red Room, the State Dining Room and the Entrance Hall, refurnishing, repainting in decorative patterns, installing newly designed mantelpieces, changing to wallpaper with dense patterns and, of course, adding Tiffany glass to gaslight fixtures, windows and adding an opalescent floor-to-ceiling glass screen in the Entrance Hall. The Tiffany screen and other Victorian additions were all removed in the Roosevelt renovations of 1902, which restored the White House interiors to Federal style in keeping with its architecture. A desire to concentrate on art in glass led to the breakup of the firm in 1885 when Tiffany chose to establish his own glassmaking firm that same year. The first Tiffany Glass Company was incorporated December 1, 1885 and in 1902 became known as the Tiffany Studios. In the beginning of his career, he used cheap jelly jars and bottles because they had the mineral impurities that finer glass lacked. When he was unable to convince fine glassmakers to leave the impurities in, he began making his own glass. Tiffany used opalescent glass in a variety of colors and textures to create a unique style of stained glass. He developed the “copper foil” technique, which, by edging each piece of cut glass in copper foil and soldering the whole together to create his windows and lamps, made possible a level of detail previously unknown. This can be contrasted with the method of painting in enamels or glass paint on colorless glass, and then setting the glass pieces in lead channels, that had been the dominant method of creating stained glass for hundreds of years in Europe. (The First Presbyterian Church building of 1905 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is unique in that it uses Tiffany windows that partially make use of painted glass.) Use of the colored glass itself to create stained glass pictures was motivated by the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement and its leader William Morris in England. Fellow artists and glassmakers Oliver Kimberly and Frank Duffner, founders of the Duffner and Kimberly Company and John La Farge were Tiffany’s chief competitors in this new American style of stained glass. Tiffany, Duffner and Kimberly, along with La Farge, had learned their craft at the same glasshouses in Brooklyn in the late 1870s. In 1889 at the Paris Exposition, he is said to have been “Overwhelmed” by the glass work of Émile Gallé, French Art Nouveau artisan. He also met artist Alphonse Mucha. In 1893, Tiffany built a new factory called the Stourbridge Glass Company, later called Tiffany Glass Furnaces, which was located in Corona, Queens, New York, hiring the Englishman Arthur J. Nash to oversee it. In 1893, his company also introduced the term Favrilein conjunction with his first production of blown glass at his new glass factory. Some early examples of his lamps were exhibited in the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. At the Exposition Universelle (1900) in Paris, he won a gold medal with his stained glass windows The Four Seasons He trademarked Favrile (from the old French word for handmade) on November 13, 1894. He later used this word to apply to all of his glass, enamel and pottery. His first commercially produced lamps date from around 1895. Much of his company’s production was in making stained glass windows and Tiffany lamps, but his company designed a complete range of interior decorations. At its peak, his factory employed more than 300 artisans. Recent scholarship led by Rutgers professor Martin Eidelberg suggests that a team of talented single women designers – sometimes referred to as the “Tiffany Girls” – led by Clara Driscoll played a big role in designing many of the floral patterns on the famous Tiffany...

Designed and studio-made by American designer and craftsman James Bearden, this pedestal style box offers a unique blend of extraordinary hand-made quality and striking brutalist vis...

A gorgeous Neoclassical style bronze censer featuring lion heads and paw feet In the manner of Oscar Bach USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 5.5"D x 12.25"H. Very go...

A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.

Stainless steel abstract sculpture.

Very rare only a few know to exist. Signed deskey and with monogram DV in the design lacquered wood with an applied ink on paper work under lacquer circa 1926. produced by Deskey-Vollmer, New York. David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 9 J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000 (for a related cigarette box from the collection of John C. Waddell) The iconography Deskey chose to portray recounts a "night on the town'' in New York City, similar in subject to the “Jazz” bowl...

Fused glass vase features complex multilayered colored glass core in dark Bordeau or burgundy red, cream, and sapphire blue colors, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Com...

19th century original creamy yellow painted gathering basket from New England. This fine folky basket has the original cream painted handle and yellow bottom.

The Ruba Rombic Vase, produced by the Consolidated Glass Company, stands as an iconic example of Art Deco design. Crafted in Jade green cased glass, this stunning piece features bold...

Marvel at the striking beauty of this vibrant fluorite specimen from the USA, adorned with stunning cubic formations. The deep purple hue of the fluorite crystals contrasts beautiful...

Large Dominick & Haff aesthetic sterling perfume or flask with dragon fly, a choice example, a tall profusely repoused with florals and leaves. Complete with locking hinged circular ...

Gary slater freeform sculpture, circa early 1980s. This example executed in stainless steel looks great from any angle. Signed and numbered 2/25.

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA Serial number Z192196 Fully functional Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Go...

Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...

These Broadmoor Hotel Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candlesticks, are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. These candlesticks were made in 1914 using electroplated metalw...

Louis Von Koelnau (American, 1924-2015 ). A limited edition acrylic sculpture. 1980's Abstract sculpture in a soft pink tone with a series of large dimple impressions that evoke the ...

John Bingham, Glassblower, Artist circa 1980 Handblown glass Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Measures: 8 tall x 17 wide x 13 inches deep. One of 2 pieces by this artist we have liste...

Pair of tall, sterling silver, Victorian-style, Chantilly pattern candlesticks, made by The Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence Rhode Island, Ca. 1930's - 1940's. Each candlesti...

This set of three nesting yellow ware mocha seaweed kitchen bowls are in fine condition. Its great to find a set of three graduated matching bowls. 1...

A terrific vintage Boho giraffe statue. A chic solid brass with beautiful attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Beautiful vintage necklace made of bronze and beads ( unknown texture of beads).

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.

Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.

A fine, rare, American Arts & Crafts pottery low bowl or oblong plate. In the form of a long oblong bowl or plate with protruding handles at either end. There is cracklature throughout that gives it an aged look. The underside of the bowl is decorated with a repeating design that looks similar to a Celtic knot pattern. By the Moravian Pottery...

Graphic Modernist rectangular tray or catch-all dish in enameled copper features colorful abstract decor in teal and copper colors with red and green accents. The underside of the t...

Introduce a statement of modern artistry to your decor with this vintage contemporary Curtis Jere brass sculpture. Known for their dynamic...

A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door...

A very beautiful porcelain jewelry dish with tropical parrot bird design, circa 1980s, USA. Piece was made in 1989 as marked. Dish is oblong with scalloped edge, beautiful parrot bir...

Organic modern ikebana vase was hand thrown in footed bowl shape. It is decorated with salt glaze in grey and brown palette. The rim is accentuated with an asymmetrical detail that ...

"Mother's Pride", 1976. Bronze on wood base. Signed on the bottom of the bronze base. Chaim Gross, JM, Foundry Josel Meisner & Co., Plainview, N.Y., edition 44/47.

AW02 Vessel by Ceramic Artist Addison Woolsey I am interested in the specific ways that ceramics—in its various iterations as sculpture, craft, vess...

We are offering a great hand made California Design ceramic/pottery bird owl sculpture figurine by artist Dora De Larios. Hand made and signed on the bottOm by the artist. Wonderful ...

Bust of woman with open hands lifted rendered in lavender and violet painted plaster composite with a silver sparkle glaze on a black mica base, signed Austin Prod, 1981.

Malcolm Leland hanging bird shelter for Architectural Pottery.

About A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1...

Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...

Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...

Scorpion Sculpture, Enrique "Sebastian Carbajal, 1990's Born Enrique Carbajal Gonzalez, Sebastian adopted his pseudonym after seeing a painting called St. Sebastian by Italian Renais...

This is a pair of tessellated Terra cotta colored stone and inlaid brass obelisks in great condition

Tactile and organic small porcelain bowl with leather textured exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. The Kawa Bowls are expressive and lively. With their fluid forms and pronounced leather texture, they demonstrate the unique and beautiful qualities of the unusual technique behind the Kawa Series. Due to the production process, each item is one-of-a-kind. Food-safe and dishwasher-safe. Measures: 6.5" diameter x 3.5" height The Kawa Series is a collection of porcelain objects that are made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds. The precarious and beautifully-involved process is completely unique to Luft Tanaka Studio...

Bizarre floor clock inspired by the starburst, sunburst style of the 1960's & 70's. Chrome plated steel with painted numbers. Battery operated movement. Circa. 1980's. Maker unknown....

Massive vintage display pencil. Made of one solid piece of wood and a machine engraved metal ring wrapped around the end by the eraser. Size: 60" long. Marked ARTIST GRADE - GRAPHITE...

Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.

Natural Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras Drakeoceras 110 Million Years Old apx. We love the elegance of this ammonite specimen and are excited to be able to present it here. T...

Entitled "Nondum" or "not yet," this remarkable and important bronze panel by Anna Ladd depicts a time in the future -- a mysterious, ecstatic world that seems to represent both para...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze pen holder By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.5"H. Good o...

Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey planter for Earthgender. Executed in earthenware with a stunning black to brown coloration with glaze. A very clean example of an increasingly ...

Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.