1950s Decorative Objects

Classic early 1950s Austrian letter and Bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top ...

Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953 A rare art glass bird sculpture designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in th...

Walter Bosse bear thermometer holder for wall mounting vienna around 1950s Original condition

Italian Pewter and Brass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Koi and Dolphin Motif, Stamped “Italy”, 20th Century A whimsical and sculptural Italian centerpiece bowl in the manner of Arthur...

Paolo De Poli and Gio Ponti Enamel on Copper Vide Poche, Italy 1956 Original label / Sold through the historical Frangi design store in Milan.

Very rare French mid century box with a lid by Alexandre Noll produced in France 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H: 6,5 cm / 12.55" W: 14 cm...

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...

An exceptional and one-of-a-kind Archimede Seguso Murano glass vase, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This vibrant orange ribbed vase showcases transparent scroll handles and is elegan...

This stunning centerpiece embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship typical of French production of high-quality crystal glass. Made by Art Vannes France, a name synonymous wit...

Beautiful patina on this antique offering bowl from Sumatra. We only source the best. Finished with a natural oil revealing the unique wood grain. Full dimensions; 11.5" diameter x ...

Large Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Aborigeno Vase 1954 A large art glass vase from the 'Aborigeni' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1954 for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy...

Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket. This stunning teal glass basket designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte in 1950 is a captivating example of Mid...

Green Onyx jewelry box casket with metal legs.

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany 5.9kg massive brass. Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.

Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Art Glass Bowl 1950s A distinctive Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the style of AVEM's 'Tutti Frutti' or 'Rest of th...

Vase number 52 can be considered a collector's item and is appreciated among ceramic enthusiasts and collectors of 20th-century Danish design. The simple yet elegant aesthetic that c...

Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...

This elegant modernist candlestick, crafted by WMF in Germany during the 1960s, features a striking geometric design with three conical candle holders arranged in a triangular format...

American Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Paper Can, Trash Basket. Circular Walnut spindle surround with Off-White enameled liner can for ...

Label: Artistic vetro Murano Made in italy. Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • D...

1950’s Hand Woven Czech Bottle Carriers – Medium To Large. These bottles have been hand wrapped and each bottle is unique in it's appearance, colour and size. The listing is for on...

Rare Iconic vintage XL (largest) articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a s...

Pair of monumental ceramic vases made in Italy feature a smooth, glossy glaze with a soft, organic finish. The color transitions gently from muted green to warm yellow, creating a s...

A stunning and rare 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano glass bowl, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Italian Mid-Century Modern design. This hand-blown glass trinket dish features...

Gunnar Nylund ceramic monkey produced by Rörstrand. Stamped. Very good condition.

In this listing you will find a spectacular Hollywood Regency Champagne Bottle Holder done in solid brass. It features a very elegant shape of Nautil...

Austrian brass cat figurine, usually made to be used as a pretzel holder, a decorative piece, very suitable as a ring holder. Original condition.

Charming pewter hinged box, lined with birchwood and engraved 'Christmas 1950' Sits on four pewter feet, is fully functional with excellent interior Circa 1950's Stamped and numbered...

Beautiful, very classy Mid Century Modern Kienzle wall clock made of brass. Made in Germany. Very nice, rare Mid Century design. Battery operated with original electromechanical mech...

A 1950's Italian blown Murano glass bowl from the Oriente collection by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The multi-color bowl has a rounded triangular shape and has copper applicatio...

Green Murano glass duck sculpture, made by Archimede Seguso in the 1950s Ø cm 10.5 Ø cm 5 h cm 9 Archimedes Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassmaker, consid...

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purch...

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s Excellent original condition Hart cover Still working Seven jewels. Measures: Closed H 2 cm, W 8 cm, D 7 cm Open ...

Ashtray by Fontana arte Italy, 1950's. Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite ashtray or Vide-Poche, crafted in Italy during the prestigious Fontana Arte's prime in the 1960s. The...

This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position, wielding a spear with an air of strength and confidence. The figure is characterized...

3-1061 Italian life size terracotta dog sculpture.

A beautifully detailed bronze of a whale on a marble base by the talented, noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu. The artist is most known as the creator of the Heisman Trophy, one of American Sports’ most iconic symbols. This piece is beautifully detailed with sea shells forming the body of the whale or fish. The bronze is in good condition with some surface grime and a few imperfections to the marble base. From Wikipedia: Frank Eliscu (July 13, 1912 – June 19, 1996) was an American sculptor and art teacher who designed and created the Heisman Memorial Football Trophy in 1935[1] when he was only 23 years old. The first Heisman Trophy, a strong young bull of a football player cast in bronze, was presented to a college football player in 1935, and is considered one of the greatest honors a college athlete can receive. Over the years the Heisman Committee has paid tribute to Eliscu and his creation several times, and in 1985, the Heisman Committee invited him to speak at the 50th Anniversary Heisman ceremonies.[2] Eliscu amassed a body of work that spans from public fountains to ex-President Gerald Ford's inaugural medal (later given as a gift to Leonid Brezhnev when Ford visited Russia), to the five-story bronze frieze that decorates the glass panes above the doors to the Library of Congress. This massive sculpture won the Henry Hering Memorial Medal from the National Sculpture Society. Eliscu also is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his Sea Treasures.[3] A resident of New York and later Sarasota, Eliscu died in Sarasota, Florida on June 19, 1996 at the age of 83.[4] Family Frank Eliscu was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan. His parents were Charles Eliscu and Florence Kane who was of Jewish descent.[3] He had a sister, Rita Rothman and two brothers, William Eliscu and Nelson Eliscu. He married Mildred Norman and had one daughter, Norma Eliscu Banas. Education Eliscu graduated from Pratt Institute in 1931 and from New York Teacher's College in 1942. He was awarded a permanent teaching certificate in 1944. In 1941, Eliscu apprenticed with Rudolph Evans and worked with him on the sculpting of the statue of Thomas Jefferson for the Jefferson Memorial.[5] Military service Eliscu served in the army in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was first put to work on camouflage and maps for the Allied invasion. In 1943, he developed a unique technique used by the US Army to rehabilitate facial disfigurements from war injuries. According to his discharge papers, "Made drawings in the operating room of surgical procedures, modeling of features for reconstructive surgery, and carving cartilage for grafting in plastic surgery, pigmentation of skin in plastic procedures. Had three assistants working under him. Served at Valley Forge General Hospital in Plastic Surgery Department."[6] Following his service, the unique research Eliscu did on tattooing pigmentation to cover the discoloration from skin grafts and for people with port wine stains was used at the New York Hospital. Eliscu applied for a patent for the tool he developed to use intradermal injections of permanent pigments.[7] Career Teacher, School of Industrial Art, NYC (currently called the High School of Art and Design) 1945 to 1970. As a sculptor, Eliscu had his first one-man show in 1929 at age 17. From there, Eliscu went on to a career that brought him international fame. He has two National Monuments to his credit, "Uncle Joe Cannon" at the Cannon House Office Building and "Falling Books", a four-story bronze at the James Madison Library of Congress.[8] The four-story falling books on the face of the Library of Congress building in Washington, D.C., took Eliscu 10 years to complete and in 1985 won him top honors from the National Sculpture Society. The heroic bronze, along with Eliscu's plaque of Uncle Joe Cannon in the same city, has been declared a national monument, and by law can never be removed or changed in any way.[2] He is represented in Brookgreen Gardens;[9] in the Metropolitan Museum with a medallion titled Sea Treasures, 1965;[10] in the Smithsonian Museum Archives, coins titled, Lewis & Clark, 1966;[11] and in National Academy of Fine Arts Museum, with a bronze, 1967. Eliscu created medals for the Society of Medalists...

Beautiful pair of weighted brass dolphin sculpture bookends. These pieces demand attention and the patina on brass is rich. The dolphin sculptures s...

Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...

Striking decorative glazed ceramic pitcher by Cerazur Monaco, dating to approximately the 1950s-1960s. This highly expressive piece belongs to the colorful postwar ceramic tradition ...

Iittala Iceblock Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1951 Rare art glass bowl “Jäänsärö” (ice block or iceberg), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Iittala glassworks in 1951. Mold-blown and ham...

These meticulously restored vintage life-size Pink Flamingo statues captivate with they're vibrant hues and lifelike detail. Standing tall, it evokes nostalgia and whimsy, perfect for adding a playful touch to gardens, patios, or eclectic indoor spaces, embodying a retro charm that enchants admirers of all ages. Hand-painted details over sturdy solid cement figure...

1950's burl-wood and brass Chinese jewelry boxes with mirrors, lightly restored with with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

A striking Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano hand-blown heavy art glass vase featuring dramatic, hot-pinched organic relief work. Sculpted while the glass was molten, the exterior wa...

These wall candlesticks was hand-sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. The candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones are signed on the back. The amount of time and ...

A fantastic, quite unique, and rare early work by famed American studio potter Rose Cabat who became well known for her ceramic "feelies" and use of innovative glazes. These formative early pieces are very scarce. This handsome work has a very natural, organic feel to it and displays a beautiful repeating pattern. This piece is signed by Cabat on the base. Would be a wonderful addition to collectors of Cabat or other midcentury potter...

Uncommon form. Nice example of Emil Milan's sculptural work. Signed, EMilan Walnut.  

Midcentury beautiful picture frame in engraved glass and steel attributed to Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.

Mid-century low edged aqua colored pond themed pottery candy dish Featuring a dual-toned crackle glaze finish. The exterior features a smooth, undulating rim with rock-like or lobed ...

Here is an elegant and sculptural pair of mid-century modern ceramic vases designed by Charles Murphy for Red Wing Pottery in the 1950s. These refined f...

Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.

Iridescent green and silver crystal vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 11 h cm 10 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown ...

Mid-Century Bay Keramik White Glazed Vase, West Germany, 1950s Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase by Bay Keramik, produced in West Germany, circa 1950s. White glaze with a structured low-relief organic pattern and a controlled, classical form. Bay Keramik was one of the leading West German ceramic manufacturers of the post-war period, recognized for its high production standards and wide distribution across Europe and the United States. The company played a key role in the international success of “West German pottery,” producing works that balanced serial production with strong design identity. Their output is now well regarded among collectors for its material quality, durability, and distinct mid-century aesthetic. This example reflects Bay’s more restrained line—focused on surface texture and proportion rather than bold color—making it particularly suitable for contemporary interiors and curated collections. Marked “Bay – West Germany...

The Lalique "Compiegne" frosted and clear glass bowl, crafted in France circa 1950, is a stunning testament to the artistry of René Lalique and a refined example of Mid-Century Moder...

Signed Tapio "Wirkkala 3241" for Iittala glass vase. Classic form, retains original label. Perfect condition, nice vintage example.

Nice woman head made in plaster. This piece was made in Italy in the 50s. Found near Florence

Mid-Century 1950s alabaster candle holder Intact and in good condition.

Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * Round pewter vase with ornaments * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 2753 * Year: 1956 * Con...

Christofle Lino Sabattini candleholder 1957 silver metal.

Candleholder Walter Bosse cow Good original condition. (The candle is only for decoration for the photo shooting not for sell).