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Period: 1970s
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Paper

Brass decorative vide poche
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Brass decorative vide poche
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European Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Limoges France Enameled Porcelain Gendarme Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Limoges France, a hand enameled trinket box, depicting the head of a French Gendarme or police officer, circa 1970-1980s. Gendarmes boxes are highly sought after by collectors....
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French French Provincial Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Esko Yrjälä, Candlestick, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform candlestick designed and produced by Esko Yrjälä, Åby, Finland, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 5.625” H x 2.9” W x 2.9” D Holds one .875” Diameter candles
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Finnish Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Pine

Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this brass beast ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Germoglio" Vases design Lino Sabattini 1979 Silver metal Excellent condiction.     
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Sommerso cubic blue gray vase by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare gray blue cubic sommerso vase designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted work of faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superposi...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religious. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence. Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs 13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High Larger Brass elephant...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

An amaranth Wood Jewelry Box - Apple Shape - France 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An unique jewelry box made of turned amaranth wood in the shape of an apple. Opens in two to store small items like jewelry, rings, earrings, pills, coins, etc. Elegant design with ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Wood

Midcentury Rectangular Box in Wood and Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...
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Swiss Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and magical gold washed bronze pheasant fitted with a hand-blown glass egg...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1970s Pair of Brass Dragon Bird Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Ave Dragón, Translation: Dragon Bird Pair of handmade polished brass dragon birds with abstract embossed and engraved details. Each sculpture is uniquely engraved with designs to compliment its elegant modern form. Encrusted gemstone turquoise eyes. Stamped with makers mark, Taller...
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Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful mid-century decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home Production. This...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini, 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass finishing technique. A special corrosive chemi...
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Italian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Patek Philippe 3844 with Amazing Worldmap Dial / 4. of july !
Located in Munich, DE
A wonderful dress watch by Patek Philippe. Equipped with the geneve seal awarded hand wind caliber no.215. The dial changed to a unique look you will never find again. Really amazing...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Gold

Beautiful original 1970s Krups wall clock in typical Space Age design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s original KRUPS wall clock in typical Space Age design. Made in Germany. Case is made entirely of plastic. Front is in bright shiny orange, back in black. No damage. N...
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German Space Age Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm Depth Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Decorative Basket or Bowl in Rattan, Wicker and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful large decorative basket or bowl in curved rattan, wicker and brass. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on hand blown original glass base. Signature on bottom of base as ...
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Italian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Huge Arne Ranslet Expressive Rustic Ceramic Bowl Abstract Motif Denmark 1970s
By Tue Poulsen, Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, Christian Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large and monumental danish mid-century decorative dish by sculptor and ceramist Arne Ranslet (1931-2018) He was educated at the Danish Academy of Fine Arts, lived and worked on Bo...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original manufacturer label to the front, signed and numbered to the bottom. Excellent condition....
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Knoll Tray
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Tray for Desk or Credenza. Tray is not signed but came from Knoll Credenza.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Vase Sculpture 'Geacolor' by Gae Aulenti for Venini 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
'Geacolor' sculpture vase designed by Gae Auelenti for a Venini production. The vase, made of glass through the technique of flying and hot color carryover, is characterized by uneve...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Green Glass Vase, italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage green glass vase realized by a northern european manufacture in 1970s. Very good condition.
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Italian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Hollywood Regency Vintage White Glazed Ceramic Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hollywood Regency vintage white glazed ceramic fish. Great piece for your tables as a centerpiece, too.
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gucci Picture Frame c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
A rare vintage photograph frame by the iconic fashion house, Gucci. The frame has spent some time in my silversmith's workshop where new go...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Midcentury Pottery Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen pottery vase designed by Nils Thorsson. Decorated in earthy glazes with an abstract motif. Model number 720/3387 and it's fully marked to the base with the designer'...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a Marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or any room.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Marble, Metal

Splendid Italian Nickeled Brass Parrot on a Branch Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian Nickeled Brass Parrot on a Branch Sculpture, 1970s Nickeled brass and Green glass eyes.
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Horses and Marble bases Console Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful console table depicting sculptures of a pair of rampant horses in solid brass, the bases are in black marble and the top in thick glass. Italia...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Decorative Box in Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing little rectangular decorative box in lucite, rattan and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood and Glass by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared picture frame in pine wood and glass by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Alvar Aalto, celebra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s Gulkroken Hjöm Sweden Monogram artist's signature. Height 18.5 cm In excellent condition.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Candelabrum by Nanna Ditzel, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Floor-size Candelabrum in turned Maple designed by Nanna Ditzel in the 1970s. An extraordinary installment and an exquisite home * A candelabrum in turned maple wood fit ...
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Danish Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Bentwood

Three Pieces Bowl Nesting Travertine Centrepiece by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Sculptural and functional, this set of three stackable bowls crafted from natural travertine stone is a refined addition to any interior. Designed with a minimalist, conical silhouet...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Travertine

George Tate Abstract Brutalist Hand Welded Bronze Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Hand welded sculpture by George Tate. Masterfully done with virtuoso technique. On its original stand.
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American Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Lacquered Iron, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This abstract wall sculpture has a special appearance and is very decorative. It is work made of iron where the parts are welded together and then painted with black paint. The edges...
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European Brutalist Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Iron

Head sculpture Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien late 1970s
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Head sculpture, Franz Hagenauer, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, late 1970s, marked Beginning in the 1970s, and inspired by his contact with students at the University of Applied Arts in...
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Austrian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage English Devon Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage English Devon Harrison Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time only SIZE:...
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British Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Simanek Sagiatuk Stone Walrus, Lake Harbour / Kimmirut, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SIMANEK SAGIATUK (1930-) Stone Walrus, Lake Harbour / Kimmirut - Signed Simanek Sagiatuk is an Inuit art sculpture carver from the Lake Harbour community. He used to work mostly with serpentine, a very hard stone which is originally from Nunavut, and from the same family as jade. For some of his pieces, the walruses in particular, Simanek Sagiatuk was also accustomed to add details made of caribou...
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Canadian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Serpentine

Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present around edges. No label. 15 D x 9.88 w x 7 H Preowned original vintage condition. See...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Faux Leather, Wood

Large Crane Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large crane sculpture by Curtis Jere.
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Chrome

Evening Bag Sterling Silver Shape of an Envelope Black Fired Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Evening bag in the shape of an envelope in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Measure cm. 8.2 x 4.7 x 13.5 - interior with beveled mirror and velvet lining. With trian...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Set 3 Travertine Vintage Candleholders by Fratelli Manelli for Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 Travertine Candleholders by Fratelli Mannelli Raymor, with incised geometric pattern, staggered in height 5" 6.5" and 8' all the same dia...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Travertine

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass stone. Colors are a red, white, black a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
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Dutch Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Monique Gerber French Small Bronze Rock Form Vide Poche or Ashtray
Located in Chicago, IL
French artist Monique Gerber vintage sculptural bronze abstract rock form vide poche or ashtray. Art du bronze. Patina is beautiful and shows its age. These bronze objects were often...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Lifesize Brass Flamingo with storage compartment by Fondica 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large flamingo sculpture by Fondica, France 1970. The sculpture is fully made of brass and has a black lacquered storage compartment. When opening the lid, an original metal support helps the compartment under the wings to stay open. Inside the compartment is lined with black velvet. From the series Fondica produced, this is the largest and life-size edition flamingo. This decorative bird is a real centerpiece and can fit the entrance, bedroom or living room. Next to its very decorative value, it has as a versatile function in use. The previous owner used this as a jewelry storage case...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Anne Nilsson Green Vase, circa 1975
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Green vase designed by Anne Nilsson, circa 1975 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vide-Poche or Ashtray White Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round ashtray or vide-poche in white ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B ceramiche. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Tommaso Barbi signed visible...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Rectangular Box Gold Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular box gold brass cigarette case, Italy, 1970s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous Gucci 5 piece Desk set in a Crocodile or Allifgator grain leather or real skin. It was gifted by Frank Sinatra to his close friend and neighbor Daniel Schwartz of Rancho Mirage, a neighboring town of Palm Springs. It is marked on the inside DS Noel FS. It was purchased from the estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz. The desk pad has a new green paper blotter. The ink blotter has a new matching green paper. The set is in remarkably good condition. We have a similar set listed for sale on this site. This set dates from the 1970’s. It was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest from the period. The desk pad is approximately 19.25x15.25 inches. The leather is in good condition. There are numerous rough edge spots and minor marks throughout. The letter opener has some gold plate loss. Please see the detailed photos Provenance: Black leather pieces gifted by Frank Sinatra to Daniel Schwartz. Property from the Estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, California. Footnote: Frank Sinatra and Daniel (Danny) Schwartz first met in the early 1960s at Sinatra's Cal Neva Resort and Casino in Crystal Bay, Nevada, where they formed a close, decades long friendship. Schwartz and Sinatra were neighbors at the Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage and golfed together, spent evenings at Melvyn’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, attended weekly dinner parties with family and friends, enjoyed trips to Las Vegas for games of Baccarat and Sinatra’s performances. Schwartz and his wife, Natalie, hosted Sinatra’s appointment as Honorary Mayor of Cathedral City, California in 1971. Beyond their friendship, Schwartz and Sinatra shared numerous business ventures including thoroughbred ownership and philanthropic projects such as the Barbara Sinatra...
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Italian Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Leather

Stunning Wooden Zodiac Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign showing all zodiacs, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decorat...
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German Brutalist Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Plywood

Set of Murano glass objects by Carlo Nason for V.Nason&Co, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Carlo Nason designed these objects in the 1970s for V.Nason&Co, the company of his father Vincenzo Nason. They are made of Murano glass in four striking colours. The items could be ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand Carved and Hand Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Hunter with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
A masterfully carved and hand painted wooden sculpture of a hunter with his dog and gun. This adorable sculpture, beautifully crafted in detail, will decorate any room or make a grea...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

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Wood

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