1980s Decorative Objects

A scrupulously-crafted, decorative trinket or jewelry box by Karl Springer comprising a rectangular body with a domed, hinged lid and a suede-lined interior. The outside is wrapped e...

Discover this unique piece of stoneware ceramic, an exquisitely crafted lion by the famous ceramist Antonio Salvador Orodea and the renowned ASO factory. Part of a trilogy from the 1...

Two adorable little Elephants. 1980. Hollywood Regency style. Chrystal glass with 24-carat gold. Very nice bookends. Excellent condition. Smaller one h...

Extraordinary studio art signed Tony Evans raku vase. The shape, colors and texture really amaze from every angle of this piece.

A playful and highly decorative bronze sculpture depicting a baobab tree inhabited by numerous birds. Cast in bronze and finished with a beautifully developed green patina, the work ...

William H Turner early cast bronze "Grey Fox". The sly fox is crouching on his underside in a very whimsical pose… The casting is superb. Signed and d...

Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...

Sphere vase in polychrome glazed ceramic in dark shades with irregular copper plating and a crackle effect. Signed on the bottom "Bottega Gatti Faenza", Italian production from the 1...

Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand. The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...

Large Arthur Court style shell bowl. Beautiful details in the cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second bowl available, so collect both.

Gregory Van Pelt for Flute Chicago Monumental Black Corrugated Cardboard Floor Vase on Original Iron Stand, 1980s An exceptional monumental Postmodern floor vase designed by Gregory...

Interesting floating photo frame. Some chips to paint as shown in photos.. Wired to possibly light up or rotate but electric mechanism does not function. May be able to repair it at ...

Curtis Jeré brass globe sphere sculptures signed and dated 1984. Torched cut shapes with textured brass metal to create mountains , applied green paint an...

Stunning bronze sculpture designed and manufactured in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by Victor Salmones. The sculpture is titled "Tiren la Primera Piedra" (throw the first stone) made i...

Introducing an exquisite 20th century Venetian Italian mouth-blown and hand-crafted decorative vase. This stunning piece features a captivating geometric shape, showcasing the remark...

Important set of 25 kronan candel sticks design by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skutuna in the 80's. Each candel sticks are made in solid brass. The whole collection can be set up...

Hollywood Regency vintage hand painted Nautilus ceramic planter, footed Bowl, bathroom accessory, centerpiece or nautical sculpture. Made in Japan in circa 1980. Signed. In very good...

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a girl with a rabbit. Designed by Sterett Kelsey. Model number: 5653. Dating: 1980-1984. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimension...

Vintage Sjogras Vase by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden A rare 'Sjogras' (seegras) art glass vase in Graal technique designed by Goran Stromgren for Konstglashytt...

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...

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...

Striking postmodern floor sculpture produced in Denmark during the 1980s and distributed by Villa Collection. The piece features a rhythmic vertical composition of repeated metal el...

Fascinating bronze sculpture standing on a black marble base by Jean Jacques Porret depicting an abstract yet minimalist figure. *Signed and dated ...

An elegant and highly collectible pair of signed Curtis Jere bird wall sculptures, dated 1980. These sculptural works embody the refin...

1980s Tessellated stone sphere.

Decorative Steel Sculpture - Mirror Polished Steel Sphere - Space Age Decorative Unusual, attractive and highly decorative abstract sculpture from the 1980s - a stainless steel ball...

Presented here is a stylish collection of six items for Madame's Boudoir: four signed Murano glass perfume bottles with stoppers, a footed bowl an...

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's Two-piece, oval-shaped, worked, unknown hardwood box with doweled lid made by Jerry Starr, sculptor, NJ, USA. Produced i...

This striking Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass vase, crafted in Italy circa 1980, is a testament to Murano's tradition of innovation and artistry in glassmaking. The jux...

This vase captivates with its elegant white glaze, patterned by a striking web of dark crackle lines that resemble ice fractures spreading across a frozen lake. The contrast between ...

Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent Style: Abstract Artist: Sklo Time Period: Early 21st Century Plac...

Introducing a set of artfully-crafted candlestick holders forged from solid brass and painted with fascinating jade-like hues. Produced by the renowned Oppenheim foundry based in Isr...

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 ...

Colored plexiglass photo frame, 1980, set of 3

Vaso in vetro di Murano soffiato, modello “Lingam”. Appartenente alla serie Sixties. Disegnato da Sergio Asti negli anni ’60 e prodotto da Vistosi nel 1986-1987. Il vaso presenta l'i...

Vaso in vetro di Murano soffiato, modello “Twiggy”, appartenente alla serie Sixties. Disegnato da Sergio Asti negli anni ’60 e prodotto da Vistosi nel 1986-1987. Il vaso presenta l'...

Vase created by the Lalique glassworks. Made in 1985 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Rène Lalique's birth. It has transparent parts alternated with stylized, satiny feather...

Presenting the "Oops" Vase by renowned designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Bosa Ceramics, Italy, 1980. This stunning piece, crafted in a semi-gloss white ceramic, features a s...

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...

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...

This vintage decorative box is crafted from what is possibly tessellated stone in a warm beige and ochre palette, accented with angular brass toned inlay for a striking, sculptural p...

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...

Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Pill Box with Floral Miniature by Romano Buccioni for Salimbeni, Florence, 1980 Charming shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold pla...

Bring a touch of Scandinavian sophistication to your collection with this charming solid crystal bear figurine by Orrefors, one of Sweden's most celebrated glassmakers. Beautifully c...

A striking and highly sculptural work of glass art by Cenedese, featuring an unconventional form with twin spouts and a fluid, circular handle that arcs gracefully between them. Thou...

Unusual lucite tabletop sculpture by designer Jeffrey Bigelow. Thick faceted lucite makes this angular sculpture a stunning centerpiece. Sculpture has a hand etched signature and da...

Beautiful oval vase by Dolbi Cashier with bamboo motif on both sides. Great visuals with oblong tapered design. Very heavy at about 20lbs.

Rectangular travel photo frame with a hinged booklet, designed to hold 2 photos, made of gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern in ...

Paul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece, Exhibited and published in Paul Soldner "A Retrospective" 1991 Page 97, Pedestal Piece (84-49) 1984, c...

This impressive pair of cast stone garden urns is executed in the grand Italian Renaissance manner, each raised on a classical pedestal and richly decorated with scrolling foliate or...

This fabulous long and unusual rectangular box is polished satin stainless steel. The dimensions of the work on top have flower like bursts in Industrial and floral forms. It is not ...

Rare Laura de Santillana for Venini blown glass designed in the 1980s, “Klee” model, signed Venini Italia Laura 84. This beautiful murano piece feat...

This beautiful Murano glass vase is a perfect expression of Venetian glass art. Its harmonious spherical shape is enhanced by rich and detailed workmanship, in which the millefiori t...

Christian Dior Crystal Vase, Rare 1980 Italian Studio Edition – Signed and Labeled A masterstroke of sculptural elegance, this rare crystal vase was created exclusively for the Chris...

Large Murano Signed Art Glass Vase with applied vibrant stripes by Walter Furlan. Signed on the base as pictured.

Exquisite vintage Murano glass shell-shaped tray, Italy, 1970s. Translucent amber glass with delicate wavy ridges and subtle gold aventurine flecks that sparkle softly in the light. ...

An impressive ovoid studio art pottery vessel by Japanese-American ceramicist Masuo Ojima (b. 1949). Born in Japan to a family of traditional craftsmen (his grandfather was a roof t...

Dimensions: 11cm Height , 7cm Width , 5cm Depth Condition: Mint

Brutalist aluminium and brass lidded box by David Marshall (circa 1980s). This brutalist style box is both weighty and tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the aluminium cover ...

Set of Four Swedish Folk Art Rooster Candle Holders, 1980s Charming set of four Swedish folk art candle holders, crafted in the 1980s and shaped as stylised roosters. Made from soli...