1980s Decorative Objects

A charming sculptural fish by Vetreria Oball, Murano, combining a luminous raspberry-pink body with bold black glass details. The rounded central form is encased in thick, clear glas...

A wonderful vintage solid sterling silver pill box, beautiful quality to be expected from the world renowned luxury retailer, Cartier. The lid has the large Cartier "C" logo integra...

1980s Cartier Romane pendulette (desk/alarm clock). A true testament to Swiss horological precision and French luxury design, this rare timepiece perfectly embodies the timeless soph...

1980s Cartier Paris pendulette alarm clock. Clock case numbered 9819 02638. Masterfully crafted in Switzerland, this exquisite timepiece perfectly captures the era's luxury, featuri...

Charming set of three vintage ceramic vases, beautifully decorated with sculptural lemon branches in high relief. Each vase features a softly textured off-white glazed ceramic body, ...

A Scottish Terrier cast iron doorstop or bookend, commonly known as The Naughty Scottie due to his lifted hind leg – in the pee position. Made by Band Wagon Inc. in the 1980s, this ...

Beautiful minimalist sculpture in veined stone. Created by an unknown artist in the 1980s. Pure design with a colour palette in shades of beige, framed by an organic perspective. B...

Decorative amphora entirely crafted from woven wicker, featuring a rounded central body, flared neck and two large side handles. The handcrafted woven construction defines its struct...

A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...

Michael Graves, the renowned American architect and one of the leading figures of Postmodernism, created for Alessi a series of objects that translated his architectural language int...

Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Centerpiece Cachepot, circa 1980 An impressive Italian Hollywood Regency swan centerpiece or cachepot dating to circa 1980. The sculptural lacqu...

1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7503 07516. With original case, lined with r...

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...

This large 1980s Murano Sommerso perfume bottle, attributed to Formia, is hand-blown in translucent green and vivid pink glass with a substanti...

1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7507 10267. With original case, lined with r...

For your consideration, a pair of vintage Hollywood Regency style faux tusk sculpture. It is part of a matching decorative pair crafted from tessellated stone or marble with a polish...

Kinetic Mobile designed and made by Derick Pobell, Germany. Five parts, painted metal in black, arranged with metal bars and wire.Signed. One kinetic sculpture in motion is a feast ...

A pair of wall hanging candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s, this serie is called "Pendel/Pendelum". These candlesticks is 47 cm tall and i...

Vintage NHE ( NIPPON HAKUYO electronics,ltd. ) ships slave clock designed during the 1980s in Japan. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a l...

Christian Dior Paris designed this superb sterling silver picture frame for The Dior Interior Collection. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1980. With its double-oval pe...

A substantial pumpkin jar in glazed earthenware. Hand-crafted by Sasak on the Island of Lombok in Indonesia circa 1980-90. It has this characteristic 'red'ish' brown glaze with black...

Pocket cigarette case with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and 18 ct gold fingering with a round cabochon sapphire, diameter 4 mm....

Stylized fish standing upright on their crossed tails. The details are rendered in relief, allowing the silver-plated surfaces to alternate between strong reflections and deeper area...

Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne. The coat Clock is a miniature a...

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, It...

French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does featur...

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box & Paperwork. Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings...

Superb green Sommerso vase designed and produced by Seguso in Italy in the 1980s. Murano glass vase handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers using the Sommerso technique (superposi...

Smoked and Clear Art Glass Madonna Figure with Halo Decorative art glass Madonna figures, dating from approximately the 1980s, crafted from smoked gray and clear glass. The piece is ...

A vintage 1980s memphis style stick person black metal candle holder. The stick person holds a wine glass in one hand and there is a candle holder in the other hand. Quirky wavy hair...

Postmodern Italian Opaline Murano Art Glass Chalice, Abstract Polychrome Decoration, 1980s Strikingly beautiful in the hand, this sculptural Italian art glass vessel is an elegant e...

Vintage signed duck figurine by Malevolti, Italy. It features a decoy type design with brass accented parts. It has glass eyes and a hand painted body. A nice addition to the Hollywood Regency...

Great 1980's acrylic lucite and chrome telephone made by TeleConcepts. The phone works great and has a wonderful design and form. This is a push button version. Read to plug in and u...

Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival Figure Bring the timeless mystique of Ancient Egypt into you...

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

From the same Danish/Japanese company that made a lot of IHQ 's - Jens Harald Quistgaard designs during the 1970s and 80s comes this stylish vase, pencil or toothbrush holder in glaz...

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Gutemberg" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. The motif of this phone is aweso...

This iconic, colossal 1980s Swatch "Maxi" giant wall clock is the ultimate artifact of late 20th-century pop art culture and Memphis-style postmodern design. Originally engineered as high-impact promotional storefront displays for Swatch boutiques before becoming a holy grail for collectors, this functional giant wall clock measures an impressive 82 inches (nearly 7 feet) in length. As vibrantly documented in photos, this specific model features a quintessential '80s New Wave colorway, pairing a bold bubblegum pink strap with a rich teal-green watch head and bezel. The clock face showcases a minimalist, pixelated pink and mint-green geometric block design with stark white hands, completely capturing the digital-age aesthetic of the era. Crafted in Switzerland out of durable molded matte polymer, the clock cleverly replicates every charming detail of a classic wrist-worn Swatch watch blown up to a monumental scale—complete with the signature ribbed strap, traditional buckle, and sizing holes. The clock is fully operational, running on a reliable quartz movement that transforms a massive wall space into a bold, nostalgic conversation piece. Perfect for an eclectic living room, a design studio, or a retro-inspired lounge, this rare working Maxi Swatch...

Franz Borghese Small Bronze Sculpture Artist Sign engraved

An impressive Howard Miller “Beaumont” grandfather clock, model 610-259, produced in Zeeland, Michigan, during the mid-1980s. Its stately Yorkshire-style case combines oak hardwoods ...

An iconic piece of 1980s Pop Art Americana, this oversized plaster Life Saver candy sculpture was produced in 1983 by the famous New York City novelty firm Think Big! NYC. Founded by Phyllis Prinz and Bob Eisemann, Think Big! specialized in scaling up everyday household items into whimsical, oversized Pop Art sculptures. Coming soon , also have a ruler and note pad by them too. Cast in solid white plaster, the piece replicates the classic ring candy with crisp embossed lettering reading "LIFE SAVERS" across the concave top face. It features its original copyright imprint along the outer edge reading © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC. Adding remarkable historical provenance, the underside retains its original felt lining bearing labels for David Berman Films / Houston (2431 Bartlett, Houston, TX), indicating its past life as a film production studio prop or decorative desk accessory. Diameter: 6.75" Height: 2" Details: Maker: Think Big! NYC Period: Dated 1983 Style: Pop Art / Novelty Sculpture / Desktop Object Materials: Cast Plaster, Felt Base Provenance: David Berman Films / Houston (Original studio labels intact) Markings: Stamped © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC on edge; labeled on verso Very good vintage condition. Plaster body remains solid with clean, raised lettering. Exhibits minor age-appropriate surface wear, light scuffs, and small fleabites/nicks consistent with vintage plaster desk objects. Bottom felt and production studio provenance labels are well-preserved. Pricing & Market Context for 1stdibs Think Big! NYC objects have a strong cult following among Pop Art collectors and interior designers looking for playful desk and bookshelf accents. Smaller desktop plaster pieces from the firm command solid prices, particularly with film provenance attached. Keywords: Think Big NYC Life Saver, 1983 Think Big plaster, giant Life Saver sculpture, Pop Art desk sculpture, oversized Life Saver candy, vintage film prop...

Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988 This refined Hermès correspondence box exemplifies the Maison’s dedication to craftsmanship, discretion, and timeless lu...

Italian Murano glass ceremonial baluster presentation vase crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases classic Venetian Neoclassical revival symmetry and ornate gilded embellishme...

Vintage La Musa pottery large vase glazed in a grid pattern of vibrant rainbow colors. Super bright and cheerful. Hand turned and hand painted. Circa 1...

**Red Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase with Black and White Swirl Design** A striking Murano art glass vase, likely dating from the late 20th century, approximately the **1980s–19...

Pair of Italian Murano glass Venetian figurines demonstrates exquisite traditional art glass sculpture craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Italy by Formia, this iconic pair depicts a eight...

A beautifully modeled Italian ceramic basket from the 1980s, designed as a trompe l’oeil interpretation of handwoven wicker. Thick braided strands, open reticulated weaving, rope-twi...

Charming set of three vintage ceramic vases, beautifully decorated with sculptural lemon branches in high relief. Each vase features a softly textured off-white glazed ceramic body, ...

A vibrant and graphic 1980s waste basket crafted in perforated lacquered metal, finished in a bold mustard yellow. The cylindrical form is defined by a rhythmic pattern of evenly spa...

Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5 . Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in th...

This is a gorgeous and hard-to-find sculptural porcelain box with a lid. It is shaped like a woman's head with a hat; the top of the hat forms the lid. It is not only a highly decora...

A sculptural hand-carved durastone swan by Austin Productions, dating to the 1970s. Executed with an elegantly curved neck, stylized feather carving, and a rich dark patina, the piec...

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...

This Mid-Century Modernist Scavo glass centerpiece bowl, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1980, is a brilliant example of Venetian glass artistry and technical innovation. Hand-blown by master glassmakers, the bowl features a fluted and footed form, elevating it as both a sculptural object and a functional piece. The Scavo technique, which mimics the weathered, textured appearance of excavated ancient glass, gives the bowl its unique matte surface with a soft, subtly distressed finish. This handcrafted effect imbues the piece with a sense of antiquity while remaining firmly modern in form. The delicate fluting of the bowl’s edge adds an airy elegance, while the footed base provides structural balance and a touch of refinement. Versatile in use and design, this centerpiece bowl is equally suited for serving, display, or as a standalone decorative object. Its timeless aesthetic bridges ancient craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities, making it an ideal accent for modern interiors. In excellent condition, this Murano Scavo glass bowl...

Round Venini vase Murano glass 1985 multi-color Italian design.

A spectacular large porcelain bowl with pure silver inlay by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This whimsical “Tree of Life” mot...

This elegant Rosenthal Mid-Century Porcelain Cylindrical Vase w/ 24Karat Gold Overlay originated in Germany, circa 1980. A tall, narrow cylinder crafted in high-fired white porcelain...

Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a figural scene perfectly realized in hand-painted cobalt blue enamel. Flying birds and floral motifs are interspersed between bold blue borders and graphic Chinese-style decorations. Coming together and creating a striking contrast against the luminous white underglaze porcelain. The porcelain jar measures 20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter. It's in good condition for its age and use, bearing only x1 small chip to the lip of the temple jar. And is stamped on its underside with a 'Zhongguo Zhi Zao...

A striking and finely executed large vintage Greek ceramic museum copy vase, hand-crafted and hand-painted in Greece, circa 1980s. Seen fully images, this impressive attic style vess...