Swiss Decorative Objects

Untitled No. 54 Vase by Marea Hildebrand Handmade Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 32 cm Materials: Stoneware with slip. Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...

Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black Forest bear will always be there to greet you when you come home. It does not matter...

Vintage 20th Century gilded rotating desk compendium, incorporating a world time clock, thermometer and aneroid barometer. The Swiss-made clock features an eight-day, fifteen-jewel m...

A vintage 20th Century Hermès Paris desk clock with a finely engraved gilt brass case decorated in an intricate crosshatched pattern. The square architectural form is raised on a ste...

Fantastic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and modulating salmon-colored paint to the surface of the underside. Very unusual size in 23" diam...

Art Nouveau mahogany mantel clock Art Nouveau balloon clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on four bun feet in a fine mahogany case with br...

This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1960s and 1970s Switzerland and signed and dated underneath, circa 1968. This special low-profile and rare long sized rectangle-shaped concrete planter has a patinated natural exterior finish and organic aging over decades of UK climate. Excellent planter size for a variety of various uses such as succulents, plants, weeping grass with the planter on a stand, window or balcony privacy hedge, or any other outdoor decorative use. Consider using this Willy Guhl Concrete Planter Pot in a Architectural, Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern garden, yard or penthouse apartment balcony but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism setting. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as an outdoor hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office balcony. MEASUREMENTS: H 6.875" x W 23.5" x D 6.875" CONDITION: Sturdy and structurally sound. Has beautiful antiquing and patina throughout from decades of organic aging which can include minor chipping, stains or other blemishes however this lightly distressed look is common, expected and desirable for these early production originals. Some examples may display light...

From the personal collection of the legendary Joe DiMaggio, this incredible vintage desk clock was presented to the Yankee Clipper by Harrah's for his par...

We are delighted to offer for sale this antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood music box with grape vine carving to the top A very good lookin...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l METAL / MATERIAL: French Glass and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 4 3/4 tall x 4 wide x 1 3/4 deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming Art Deco Clock was originally sold by Brock and Company...

This contemporary bronze figural sculpture titled Christy by Eleanor Cardozo depicts a rhythmic gymnast holding a hoop, produced in Switzerland in 2011 and conceived with clear Art D...

This unusual mid-century modern studio pottery sculpture depicts a stylised bull rendered in a bold, abstract form. Handcrafted in ceramic, the piece features a beautifully mottled g...

Elegant Dunhill lift arm lighter made in the 1960s. Body wrapped in ostrich leather that has a perfect patina. Amazing texture and practical size perf...

Lippich polarimeter, scientifi instrument made in 1893 signed Societé Genevoise Genève, brass and black metal. It is an optical instrument of analysis used to determine the concentra...

Swiss music box, circa 1890. Rosewood miniature case with satinwood line stringing, the top decorated with beautiful inlay. The hinged cove...

Rosewood Portico Regulator Mantel Clock Housed in a fine quality Rosewood portico case with boxwood stringing, turned pillars with brass capitals, gilded cast foliate bezel and stan...

A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement suspended behind glass. The case of gilded brass has a brushed finish, with the bat...

Swiss gilt-brass with painted Swiss landscape oval desk clock A Swiss oval desk clock, made by Michel-Ange Plojoux, Genève The dial flanked by a painted Swiss lakeside landscape (signed) behind facet cut glass and has Arabic numeral. An 8 jours clock with balance wheel escapement The clock is numbered with 14105 and 1775 Marked with M.A. Plojoux (Michel-Ange Plojoux), Genève. At the back a rocaille easel. 1 screw is missing on the back and shows some traces of use The height is 7 cm, the width is 9 cm and 5 cm deep standing. The weight is 300 grams M. A. Plojoux was established at 30, Rue du Rhône in Geneva. He was a watchmaker of high precision, specialized in complication watches...

Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand. Floating saucer planter on base. Sculptural garden vessel. The base can be flipped upside down for u...

This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968, Switze...

"Blue Figura Sentinel", a studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. An early and unique glass sculpture from the times when the two artists had their first own ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches in Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Cylindrical Escapement Key Winding / 7 Jewels / Alarm DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This truly unique travel alarm clock is still fitted with its original leather box. The original case is done in gilded brass and it still has the original finish on it. The gilding was called Mercury Fire Gilding and was done using real mercury. In my 20's I actually traveled with this little jewel and used it as my alarm clock. It is really dependable and keeps dependable time. The entire clock and case are hand made in Switzerland about 170 years ago. It is remarkable that this clock can still be used. You set the alarm by turning the star wheel...

An oak wood and paper color wheel, German Bauhaus design, circa late-20th century, Made in Switzerland. Piece was originally designed by German, Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, early-20th ce...

Red ceramic and metal signed sculpture G .Olivier

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos "Caliber 540" Mantle Clock, 1987, brass and glass, the circular the dial with Arabic and diamond form indices, marked "Atmos / Jaeger-LeCoultre / Thirteen (13)...

Set of five Brutalist decorative vases & jugs dating from the 1960's. Made in Switzerland. Varying sizes, with the largest piece measuring 34cm's. Two jugs with teak handles. All in ...

Very large metal sculpture by Manuel Torres from a private collector's house near Geneva, the daughter of the artist who authenticated this scul...

Vintage Swiss Art Glass Candleholder from Hergiswiler Glas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark....

A pair of Swiss pewter candelabra from the late 1800’s. Holds five candles, with a turned central column that supports four s curved arms. Each is topped with a sleek capital, presse...

Aerated concrete sculpture by Robert Neuhauser, made in Switzerland in the mid-1980s. Composed of a monolithic volume carved with recesses and sharp edges, the piece introduces a mo...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ball Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Gilt Plates DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Style Arabic Numerals...

Sandstone sculpture by Robert Neuhauser, made in Switzerland in the mid-1980s. Developed horizontally, the piece is structured around an elongated volume with softened contours, cr...

Paul Bonifas attributed ceramic Art Deco vase , little damage on the top see photo

Rare Rado wall clock advertizing for store owners double tone silver and black beautiful condition the face is made of polished acrylic and aluminium back , battery operated clock ci...

Early 20th century Swiss work of art. This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...

This striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramist Gustav Spörri (1920–2016) was crafted for Ziegler Schaffhausen. It features a bold mid-century...

A stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century Marina 'Poissons' Atmos clock with gilded fishes to the front and sides. This piece looks wonderful on a desk in a study, or on a mantelpiece ...

This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true masterpiece. Nearly 150 years old, the wood has developed a rich patina that enhances its beauty and ch...

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. Very good conditions. Working conditions. It just been cleaned. Rare example of these Art Deco Enamel Clocks...

This dry grain measure is a large, handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character. We believe this i...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Breguet Style Numerals / Gilt Luminous Hands DIMEN...

Mid Century Brutalist 7-arm Menora Candle Holder. Solid Brass. Believed to be of Swiss origin (unconfirmed). In lovely condition with very little signs of use.

Antique 19th Century Swiss 18k gold and enamel snuff box made for the Ottoman market, oval with scalloped edges, the lid painted with a bouquet of roses and peonies and other flowers...

A stylish, large, looping table clock from Swiss maker, Mersmann. The rectangular time piece reading "8 Days" and "Swiss", at the bottom center of the Roman numeral, hour designation...

A mixed-clay vase with a wiped glaze, created by Béatrice Cenci. The free and irregular forms evoke a volcanic landscape, structured by multiple openings. The nuanced glazes, blend...

Polished diabase sculpture by Robert Neuhauser, made in Switzerland, circa mid-1980s. Composed of two elongated elements with rounded ends, the piece unfolds horizontally. Their arr...

Bronze Brutalist Sculpture in the manner of Alberto Giacometti depicting a human figure on a round base

1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deco" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazi...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian S...

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 5" x 5" MOVEMENT / CALI...

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th Century A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era. The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches. This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this hand carved Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear. Beautifully hand carved in the Brienz tradition, this Swiss Black Forest bear stands...

Large Brutalist floor standing wrought iron candle holder dating from the late 1950's - early 1960's. With single candle holder on a decorated tripod base. Believed to be of Swiss or...

Antique Black Forest Carved Rabbit Figure with Basket, circa 1900 Item e8146 A finely carved Black Forest wooden figure depicting a standing insured rabbit, dating to around 1900. Ex...

A highly expressive and deeply carved Black Forest figural newel post finial, dating to the late 19th century, rendered in dense, dark-stained oak. The sculpture takes the form of a seated dog or wolf with alert upright ears, finely incised facial detailing, and an open mouth showing stylized teeth. The animal sits upright on its haunches, holding in its forepaws a heraldic-style shield with a central boss and four bosses at the quadrants, as well as ring-turned accents simulating bolts or fittings. Its claws are sharply delineated and muscular tension is suggested through the modeling of the forelimbs and chest. The sculpture rests on a squared plinth base, likely modified for later display, though originally designed as a finial for a stair newel post...

A unique piece : two-part marble sculpture by Robert Neuhauser, created in Switzerland in the mid-1980s. Composed of two solid rounded volumes, the piece is structured by an irregul...

This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true work of art, featuring a rare oval shape. Nearly 150 years old, the walnut wood has developed a remarka...

Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece. This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...

Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in an adobe patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from adobe and white to green and d...