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Egyptian Revival Vintage Black Resin Sphinx Step Form Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and fabulous vintage sphinx black resin sculpture is most likely to be one of a kind. It is signed RA on the bottom. We do not know who this is but the female body is co...
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1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Tempus: Infinity, Illuminating Wall Watch
By Ben Rousseau
Located in Timisoara, RO
THE “TEMPUS INFINITY WATCH” BY BEN ROUSSEAU TRANSCENDS THE CONVENTIONAL NOTIONS OF TIMEKEEPING, TRANSFORMING THE MERE ACT OF CHECKING THE HOUR INTO AN IMM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Twisted Vase in White Glazed Ceramic 1980s
By Jan van der Vaart
Located in Meer, VAN
Twisted Vase in White Glazed Ceramic 1980s. This is a wonderful white glazed ceramic vase with a postmodern shape. The twisted shape makes this vase is looking different from every ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated & Cut-Glass Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style silver plated and cut-glass centrepiece in the manner of Christofle. The boat-shaped body with ornately finely chased det...
Category

Early 1900s Neoclassical Revival Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mosaic Ceramic Tile Dish Vide-Poche Catchall Black and Terracotta, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Mid-Century Modern round tile mosaic dish vide-poche catchall, circa 1960s. Dish is designed with black, and terracotta glazed ceramic tiles and black grout. A beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3 - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3 - CLOSING SALE ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*** This crystal cluster specimen measures about 3.25 x 1.75 x 1.5 inc...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904
By John Wanamaker
Located in Long Branch, NJ
John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904 Dimensions : 102 Tall X 28 Wide X 19 Deep This gorgeous c...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)
Category

19th Century Egyptian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Incredible Pair of Found Objects Sculpture Panels After Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic pair of sculptural Found Objects panels, circa 1970. Cream painted wood frame construction with a heavy plywood back. Varying sections comprised of intricately arranged vintage furniture parts, architectural salvage and wood letters...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Large Vintage Pencil Reed Lidded Floor Basket
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful large pencil reed lidded floor basket. Great curvature with tapered design. Darker reed adds to visual.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock. Item features a glass dome front and bronze ormolu. Has not been tested. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurement...
Category

Late 19th Century Empire Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Islamic Brass Chased Embossed Magic Bowl Indo Persian Mughal Brass Dish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Islamic Brass Chased Embossed Magic Bowl Indo Persian Mughal Brass Dish. Antique 19th century round brass magic bowl, nicely handcrafted and hand-hammered with Arabic writing. Middle Eastern...
Category

Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style - CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** (We do not believe it is actually by Vanderve...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage International Silver Company Silver Plated Jewelry Box w/ Velvet Lining
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage International Silver Company Silver Plated Jewelry Box w/ Velvet Lining. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3.25" H x 7.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Edwardian Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

NOS Balboa Barovier Toso Handblown Murano Glass 6" Pink Gold Decanter Bud Vase
By Balboa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage (New old stock) Balboa Barovier Toso Handblown Murano Glass Small 6" Pink and Gold Perfume Decanter Bud Vase. Circa Mid 20th Century. *Multiple quantity available. Price is p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

A pair of metal and copper Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen circa 1930s
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen feature two concentric rings of metal and copper with three sphere accents on each. 5.25” H x 5” W x 2.5” D $450
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case
By Royal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Case 6" H x 13" W x 12" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Salvador Dali. “Vénus de Milo aux tiroirs” in bronze. Year 1988.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Salvador Dali. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Sculpture entitled “Venus de Milo with drawers”, in patinated bronze. Numbered 222/499. Work realized in 1988. Dimensions: H x W x D cm...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted porcelain and gilt bronze oval trinket box. It depicts an oval porcelain plaque featuring an 18th century portrait of an elegant lady. She is wearing a large r...
Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Clear Lucite Handkerchief Draped Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handkerchief bowl made of clear acrylic circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8.5" W x 3" D. About the ar...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Wood

Brass Dolphin Sculpture Mid Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning sculpture made of brass in the form of a dancing dolphin. Quite unusual. Circe mid century. Why not own the best?
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Murano Venetian Vase Orange Swirl Freeform Handkerchief 1970s
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano Venetian style hand blown orange art glass decorative handkerchief vase. Sculptural decorative bowl in an organic form with orange and white swirl on clear g...
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock, having a quality antique Edwardian shaped mantle clock with fantastic chinoiserie decoration throughout, having a p...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Nouveau Deco Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holder Stand Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Deco Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holder Stand Candelabra. Item featured has wrought iron construction, clean lines and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

G.C. Marini Woman Bronze Style Head Sculpture # 318/ 500
By Marino Marini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculpture of a strong woman's head in a dark bronze styled finish with satin black oval base . This cast composite bust has great details with a wind swept feel of freedom and conf...
Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

14k Gold Mounted Jasper Bird on White Calcite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass
Located in New York, NY
A 14K gold mounted Jasper bird on white calcite stone, mounted on black glass, 20th century. A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Pa...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Gold

Eared Pottery Vase in Hourglass Shape
Located in Tilburg, NL
This classic vase in dark green glaze is a timeless piece. The detailed ears are a nice add to the simple hourglass form of the vase. Combined with a few well chosen flowers it will ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture Artist Metalwork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture. Item features stunning metalwork and quality, approximately 50 lbs. Unsigned and artist unknown. Circa Late 20th Century. M...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs. Item featured is signed to base, "P.J. Mene 1869", artist Pierre Jules Mene, large impressive size, re...
Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pewter Tyrolean Hat Catchall
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th-century pewter dish is a charming and functional piece shaped like a Tyrolean hat, complete with a dimpled crown. Perfect for your holding keys, pocket change, or any s...
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Egyptian Revival Terra Cotta Dog
Located in Queens, NY
"Egyptian Revival style (mid-20th Cent) terra cotta figure of a stylized dog (chips and losses to snout) chips and losses to snout"
Category

20th Century Egyptian Revival Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

4 Perfume Bottles, Manner of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Lalique, manner of Marking(s); notes: marking(s) Materials: glass Dimensions: largest: 6.5″h, 1.75″w, 1.25″d Additional Information: Provenance: Collection of Henry ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Sculpture, Pair of Sphinxes, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, Pair of Sphinxes in marble. Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marble,ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, . Scultura, Coppia di Sfingi in marmo
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20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Bronze Statue of a Pixie
Located in London, GB
Lovely Statue of a Bronze Pixie Very Quirky and a Real Addition to Any Garden Suitable for Either indoors or Out Lovely Patina
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pablo Picasso Pichet Têtes Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earthenware pitcher by Pablo Picasso 1950's edition. The pitcher features two different figures on each side of the pitcher, in both a black oxidized and white glaze. Dimensions 6.5...
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1990s Modern Abstract Art Geometric Sculpture Iron and Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Modern Abstract Art Geometric Metal Sculpture Iron and bronze Beautiful composition and form. Very clean construction. Unsigned. 40.5 ta...
Category

20th Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Sculptural Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. C 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Post Modern Split Reed Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. Circa 1980s. Unsigned Features a split reed gracefully curved detail over a textured stone...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

Unusual Cubist Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Unusual Cubist Studio pottery pitcher vase. Mid 20th century. Very unusual and asymmetrical studio pottery pitcher vase with an attractive colorful glaze. Interesting cubist shap...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chainmail Glove Armor from Argentina
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century chainmail glove armor. This is reproduction (19th century) of a 16th century piece. Custom mount for beautiful display. Found in Argentina
Category

19th Century Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Vase, Vintage, Oriental, Baluster, Panel Scenes, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vase, a vintage oriental baluster vase highly decorated with panel scenes dating to the mid-late 20th century. Of Classic form and in good proportion Of quality c...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Freeform amber colored bubble glass vase 1960s. This is a freeform midcentury bubble glass vase with a distinct and elegant freeform aes...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Iridescent Art Deco glass vase 1930s. This is a very distinct and unique glass vase in iridescent pressed glass from the Art Deco period. This octagonal glass vase...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury ‘Wood Imprint’ Studio Pottery Vase 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Studio pottery vase with ‘wood imprint’, Mid 20th century. Wonderful and interesting studio pottery vase with a distinct ‘wood’ imprint of growth rings in the glaze on every side. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Rope Tassel Candle Holder Wall Sconce - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Rope Tassel Candle Holder Wall Sconce - Pair. Item features a gold gilt finish, iron construction, unique rope, tasse...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bohemian Czech Cut to Clear Cranberry Ruby Glass 10.5" Bud Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bohemian Czech Cut to Clear Cranberry Ruby Glass 10.5" Bud Vase - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s
By Ward Bennett, Fontana Arte
Located in Meer, VAN
Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s. Wonderful freeform shaped bowl or vide poche in amber colored solid glass. A real gem with a very deep and mesmerizi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Bronze Medici Lions
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Pair of Medici Bronze Lions Lovely Patina and Definition C20th
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Metal Asian Men Busts
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Patinated Metal Asian Men Busts. It depicts two large busts of an Asian men with long mustache and beards. Both of them are wearing what appears to be like a crown ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Carrera Marble Double Column Abstract Sculpture, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carrara marble double column abstract sculpture. Carved abstract detail and geometric forms. Columns slide onto rods on a marble base. Unknown artist. Signed B. 88.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large rose beige marble bust of a modern music goddess. She has abundant wavy hair arranged to the side. Her head is tilted to the same side of the hair while she is looking d...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Bronze Horse
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Fabulous addition to any decor, large bronze handcrafted North African resting antelope sculpture. Very large vintage midcentury solid hollow cast bronze ...
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver-Plated & Crystal Fruit Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical Revival style silver plated metal and cut-glass centerpiece in the manner of Christofle. The boat-shaped ornately body with finely chas...
Category

Early 1900s Neoclassical Revival Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

18k Gold Duck Carved Opal Hardstone Figure
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Duck carved opal hardstone figure Legs marked "750". In great condition Measures: Duck with base: 3in tall x 5-1/2in wide. Two holes i...
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20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Ceramic Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This striking Vintage Ceramic Female Torso Sculpture showcases a captivating textured finish with iridescent tones over a black and dark gray color palette. Its detailed craftsmanshi...
Category

1980s Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Regency Style Black Marble and Bronze Figural Swans Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Regency Style Black Marble and Bronze Figural Swans Centerpiece Bowl On Paw Foot Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 17.5" W x 12.25" D.
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Late 20th Century Regency Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Vintage Murano Black and White Hand Blown Art Glass Small Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Black and White Hand Blown Art Glass Small Vase. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5" Diameter.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brass Deer Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass, professionally mounted on a beautiful brass made. Great decorative object of art for display.     
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze Statue 3 Horse Rider Hunt Scene after Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Bronze Statue 3 Horse Rider Hunt Scene after Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray. Item features a large impressive size, marked to base, believed to be a 20th Century reproduction of...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Royal Holland Parade Coral Red Mid Century Modern Typewriter in Case
By Royal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Royal Holland Parade Coral Red Mid Century Modern Portable Typewriter in Case. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Case, 4.5" H x 14" W x 13" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

2 Portugiese Ceramic and blue and white tiled large Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is a small piece of Portuguese flair with our contemporary ceramic and tile floor vases. Drawing inspiration from the iconic azulejos style, these vases showcase a beautiful blend of blue and white tiles, echoing the iconic blue and white tile decoration found throughout Portugal. Versatile in function, these vases serve as striking standalone pieces or elegant vessels for showcasing dry...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Silver-Plate Round Box, Velvet Lined, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Charming silver plated box, showing silver worn through to brass on the lid. The interior is lined with velvet, the bottom shows a mark "f" for Faro with a crown and made in Portugal...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This piece is in nice Vintage Condition and measures...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari" with mosaic decoration of stars and geometric patterns, Middle East origin, early-19th century. This box is in overall good condition considering its age and use, it still has its original silk insert fabric firmly attached which is rare. Khatam kari is a fine and meticulous marquetry work, the oldest examples of which date back to the Safavid era: khatam was then so appreciated by the court that certain princes learned the technique as well as music, painting, or calligraphy. The “Khatam-kari” is therefore the “work of inlays”. This technique consists of making patterns, most often star shapes, by inlaying fine wooden sticks (ebony, Teak, jujube, orange tree, rose), brass (for the golden parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are legion: boxes, chess or backgammon games, frames, pipes, desks, or even musical instruments. The khatam can also be associated with the famous Persian miniatures, thus realizing works of art. Coming from techniques imported from China and magnified by Persian know-how, this craft has existed for over 700 years. Size in inches: H 5” x W 15” x D 9.5” Age: 1830 - 1850 Origin: Persia Material: Mixed material Completely solid in structure and form, aged naturally across all the surfaces. This box does not have a key and therefore cannot be locked, it has had old repairs in blue ink as shown. With one replacement leg...
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Early 19th Century Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Floral Candlelabra Candle Holders
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous floral art Deco style candelabra. This candelabra is made in brass and has three holders in varying heights. The candelabra resembles floral wherein the holders are flowers ...
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
Decorative hand fan Condition: (This fan is in used condition with damage. One of the guards is broken, and some of the cotton panels are torn. Additionally, the string that holds ...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Early 20th century section hand carved fairground octopus illuminated figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century section hand carved fairground octopus illuminated figure Due to the construction and metal hanging hooks on this hand carved fairground figure, we believe it wou...
Category

1920s Folk Art Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Vintage Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vintage modernist Art Deco / Art Nouveau wrought iron candle stand from the mid-20th century. Its sleek design showcases clean lines. Measu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau White Painted Pirate Ship Large Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau White Painted Pirate Ship Large Doorstop. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 17.5" W x 7" D.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Studio Signed Stamped Pottery Bowl.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Studio Signed Stamped Pottery Bowl. Circa 1960s Features a brutalist inspired design with an incised raw partially glazed exterior and an abstrac...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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