1980s Decorative Objects

This stunning Curtis Jere sculpture was made in 1987, and features a superb and iconic design. Made of 40 long brass rods welded to each other across a center line, it forms an exagg...

Brass Desk Top Bookends in the shape of a Vintage Car A very attractive set, the ends are heavy and made in brass they are well balanced to hold books securely, the ideal Christmas ...

Italian modern black plastic telephone Notturno by Giorgio Armani, 1980s Notturno telephone with rectangular shape, made of black plastic with clear plastic detailing. The black hand...

Vintage Hollywood Regency large Maitland-Smith style tessellated Tan / Coral marble with brass trim pill form decorative box with removable lid and lined felt interior. In fine condi...

Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs...

A large sculpture by Robert Zeidman. The geometric shapes are arranged in an upward totemic manner. Name of piece is Celebration II as picture in the accompanying catalog.

Rare Large Curtis Jere Abstract Brass and Marble Sculpture. Amorphic articulating sculpture that can rotate on an axis . Great addition to any modern home. Original Curtis Jere Artis...

Glass vase in orange shades with silver animals decoration. Beautiful piece made by Ettore Sottsass forEgizia. Italy, 1980 The vase has its original label.

Giant metal paperclip slightly under 1.5 ft tall. Quirky accent piece or wall art. Good weight to object. Slight wear to metal exterior. Good vintage condition. Two available. Priced...

Personal pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 silver with translucent enamel in two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand-engraved in the French Empire Napoleon III style, second half of...

This intriguing bronze sculpture depicts a stylized human figure in a fully extended pose, supporting a circular base on an elevated leg. Its abstract design, combined with an aged f...

Two large decorative bowls crafted entirely in rhythmic veneer using the classic spinning technique by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, one of Finland’s major mid-century wood and furniture manu...

This work by celebrated artist, Alexander Ney is a masterpiece of fantasy, elaborately decorated with geometric shapes and patterns in multiple colors. Topped by what we see as a Buc...

A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series”, produced in the early 1980s. These pieces feature the distinctive scavo finish, expertly...

We are pleased to present this ceramic sculptural opera by Italian artist Enrico Stropparo, created between the 1980s and 1990s and strongly influenced by Abstract Expressionism. We ...

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...

A spectacular example of Béjar’s Magiscope sculptures. He is known for his experimental sculpture using metal, crystal, plastic and stained glass. Béjar, 1920-2007, has had one man s...

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand engraving, fire enamelled, in “Rococo” style from the early 19th century. Measurements cm. 4.5 x 7.7 x 2. ...

For your consideration, Towle Silversmith Nickel Plated Leaf Serving Tray Lizard Decor Dimensions: 3.5" H x 21.5" L x 14" D Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an ama...

Oversized pencil sculpture in crystal (ca. 1980s/1990s, USA). Good, vintage condition with a couple of small edge flecks present, as shown. C6 marking present near the eraser. Maker ...

"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.  Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.  The price of shipping is for the Italian te...

Original ceramic bobble doll Hawaiian hula boy playing a Ukulele made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It depicts a young Native Hawaiian boy with a U...

Beautiful Daniel elder art glass vase "Trellis Trifloral" 1981. One of the best examples we have seen of noted glass artist Daniel Edler's work. Amazing depth to the piece and wonderful neutral colors. The vase measures approximately 8.5” diameter at its widest and 5.75" tall. Overall condition is very good, only minor surface scratches on the bottom and a tiny flea bite on the bottom edge. Signed on the bottom Daniel Edler 1981 "Trellis Trifloral" 70113. Artist biography from Collector’s Weekly Daniel Edler is an Illinois glass artist and falls into the first wave of American studio...

**A. Faucci Blue Art Glass Vase with Floral Decoration, 1989** Elegant blue art glass vase by **A. Faucci**, signed and dated **1989**. The piece features a rounded, spherical body,...

Borsalino silver photo frame, Italy, 1980s It belonged to my grandparents and is in excellent condition. Small signs of the time. External measures 28 cm high by 23 cm wide. It can h...

This stone statue is made by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. The sculpture is signed and dated. It is a unique piece. It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family of...

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn And Abalone Fish Sculpture. Offered is a large Hollywood Regency tessellated horn, abalone and brass fish sculpture by Maitland Smith. See photo for l...

12 Memphis style flowers, a really beautiful bouquet. Lately there was a similar bouquet sold on an European Auction and the description was that Ettore Sottsass was the designer of ...

A striking and highly expressive ceramic sculpture by Dutch artist Evelyn van Baarda, created in 1981. This powerful female figure is characterized by its voluptuous, rounded forms a...

Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.

Arman violins accumulations metal paperweight for Christofle, France, 1983.

Brown leather sculpture titled "Mother and Child" made by artist Marcia Lloyd. The piece features a mother's hand on top of her child's hand. The hand move so that the mother's hand ...

A beautiful Blenko Blue Apple with a Clear Stem. It still retains its original label. This large hand blown apple measures 4" wide by 5" high by 4" deep. M...

An evocative example of 1980s art glass, this cylindrical vase was produced by Mdina Glass in Malta under the direction of Michael Harris—a pivotal figure in the development of Briti...

A star shaped blue bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1996. The bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches.The bowl ...

This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of black, gray and clear. The mane of hair in hand b...

Coppelia model vase produced by Daum France. Refined crystal vase with mauve and pink glass paste floral decoration. Produced in the 1980s' this vase combines the innovation and hi...

One of kind hand wood carving of a redhead mallard duck resting on top of a lidded trinket box, by Oscar M Cortes. dated 1989. THE LATE OSCAR M. CORTES (PASSING AWAY IN FEBRUARY 20...

MEMPHIS RARE ART CRYSTAL VASE LA ROCHERE FRANCE ARTIST PIERRE CASENOVE VINTAGE French, Vintage, Mid-Century, Postmodern Blue, yellow   

Ceramic vase characterized by a slightly flared shape and a surface worked with fine incisions. Decorated with leaf-shaped appliqués.

Impactful piece of glass that brings lines and design to your décor. This postmodern piece consists of two pieces: Blown glass in a purple hue is conjoined and shaped into a V shaped...

Vintage 1980s Gucci brown saddle leather & stitch note pad with brass / silver double GG logo. Missing original notepad, you can buy a better replac...

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Italian Murano glass ovoid vase crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases bold late-twentieth-century Venetian amphora design. Handcrafted in Italy, this substantial vessel feat...

For your consideration, a Kashkul (also known as a Sufi dervish begging bowl or alms bowl). Originating from traditional workshops in the Kashmir region of northern India, this parti...

- Large bronze bull statue - Perfect for the garden and of course being bronze can live outside with no fear of rusting - Great patina and no risk of being charged down by a raging b...

The handmade sculpture features a woman as its subject. Made of bronze using the Art Deco style, this original sculpture captures a theme of art through its intricate design and prod...

A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior is leather and features gorgeous brass inlay design with natural decorative stones.

An intriguing sculptural art coffee table by Laddie John Dill, part of his 'Cement Glass Oxide' series. Can be used as a stand alone sculpture or as a coffee table with optional glas...

Large shaped photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamel on guillochè and with various ornaments in Louis XVI French Empire style and 4...

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a wav...

Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.

Abstract 28 inches tall neon green Lucite sculpture mounted on a black lacquered wooden base from the 1980s. Mid-Century Modern era. O-594-335    

Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass. With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...

This postmodern clock is part of a unique series of24 hand made wall and table clocks bz the young designer ERNEST hofman from 1980. Each clock is unique.

A striking and highly unusual multi-gemstone sculpture titled “The Eagle’s Head” by Spanish artist Amador Braojos, dated circa 1982 and issued in a limited edition of 3 of 7. This sc...

Fractal resin sculpture by Pierre Giraudon, consisting of a pink sphere on a pale yellow cubic base. Sphere diameter: 14,5 cm (5.71 inches) Cubic base: 14,5 cm (5.71 inch) X 14,5 cm ...

Iconic "Hsing" vase, an exceptional architectural ceramic piece designed by the legendary Ettore Sottsass in the 1980s. Produced by the renowned Alessio Sarri studio in Sesto Fiorent...

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Rustic and beautiful folk art birch-bark cradle basket from Sweden. The basket is crafted in a traditional Nordic artisanal style, made from woven birch bark and leather. The upper e...