1980s Decorative Objects

We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...

James Regimbal bronze "Pony Express" sculpture.

An original textured ceramic and raku vase from France, dating back to the 1980s, in superb condition.

Beautiful ceramic plate with design. This piece is joyful, eccentric and classic at the same time. The ceramic is finished with a beautiful yellow glaze that envelops a bird figure...

A white marble paperweight in the shape of an orb, hand-carved in India, circa 1980. Beautiful veinless white marble, exquisitely carved by hand from top to bottom by Indian artisa...

Art Yaacov Agam Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm. Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...

5-Arm Stoneware Candelabra by Asbo Stentøj, Denmark, 1980s Playful yet elegant, this handcrafted 5-arm stoneware candelabra was made by Asbo Stentøj in Denmark during the 1980s. Fea...

This monumental Art Deco inspired vase in hand-blown frosted glass with scavo finish, is a design by Karl Springer, and was produced by Seguso in the early 1980s. The structure is ma...

Golden Girls fans unite. This round black glazed ceramic vase harkens to the 1980s and welcomes incorporated the old with the new. With smooth black glaze, raised ribbons decorate ea...

Pair of sculptures 'les bisous' Loul Combres (1937) La Garenne-Colombes Place des Arts, France, 1987 Signed on the base. Handpainted glazed ceramic. H 27.5cm x 16 x 10 cm Cond...

Danillo Curetti (Swiss 1953-1993) Curetti was a designer known for his innovative work in contemporary earthenware, especially for the Emaux de Longwy. company. He collaborated with...

Postmodern welded steel and enameled sculpture in the manner of the Memphis School designs of the 1980s.

"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.

In good original and functional condition. Silent run.

A pretty art glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Pauly of Murano. It is quite heavy. It is signed on the base L. Onesto per Pauly Murano. Likely dates from the...

This vintage haeger ceramic features unique pink Art Deco style figure posing. Dimensions: 11w 5d 24h Condition notes: Good condition. No chips, cracks or breaks. 9/10

"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.

Vintage bowl was created by Olle Alberius for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Residence series; it features undulating curved faceted sides in clear crystal. Residence series was in pr...

Decorative jewelry box in tessellated exotic tigers eye with velvet interior.

Exceptional modern iron & steel sculpture by Robyn Horn, c1980s. Horn (1951-) was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, and went to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. This is considered to ...

Italian Post-Modern Murano glass vase with Pulegoso technique characterized by irregular air bubbles within the vitreous wall which deliberately obscure its transparency. The hand bl...

Danish studio ceramicist. Two egg-shaped unique ceramic sculptures. Divided into two parts. Around the 1980s. In excellent condition, the smaller sculpture with minor insignificant c...

A white marble bowl or basin from India. Can be used as a sink (professional conversion highly recommended).

1980s Venetian high-quality decorative trinket jewel glass box of imposing size and Hollywood Regency style, entirely handcrafted and blown in black Murano glass, extensively worked ...

Set of Murano glass ribbed vase and pitcher with 24-karat gold, in style of Barovier, Italy, 1980s. The masterpieces come in different shapes: one has an oval base and an undulated ...

Arlie Regier bronze tabletop sculpture. Mint condition.

Bruno Gambone Vase, Ceramic, White, Burnt Umber, Stripe, Signed. Medium scale bottle form vase with sloped shoulders and decorated with a dark orange angled stripe over an off-white ...

Raku abstract torso sculpture by master potter Tom Neugebauer, dated 1988. Sculpture (which is affixed to lacquered black base) measures: 28.75" high x 12.75" x 13", with the base having a diameter of 11.75". Aluminum pedestal...

Brass and Lucite sculpture by American artist Dan Murphy, titled "Ribbon", circa 1980.

1980s Pear Shaped Mounted Wood Object on Wood Base or an Apple or other fruit with stem Metal Rods mount to a Rough Hewn Base Cut slit in base (as shown in pictures) Perfect decorati...

A vintage folk art owl sculpture, hand-carved from wood and colorful hand-painted. Made in Portugal with quality craftsmanship. A solid, well-made piece with character. Object: scul...

Abstract Murano glass sculpture of two lovers embracing is made in green, purple, and clear glass with gold flakes inclusions, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The two figures are supported by a figurative base, done in clear glass with gold inclusions. Sandro Frattin opened his studio, La Vetreria Artistica TFZ Internazionale, in 1980s; he is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and creative use of ancient techniques in modern art objects. The sculpture is 14.35" high; it has the etched signature by artist on the bottom: Art 8/99 126/500 S Frattin.

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. Measures: 9 5/8" wide x 12 1/4" wide on top and 8" tall. A beautiful piece o...

Vintage Brutalist Brass 9-Arm Candelabra – This heavy exquisite brass candelabra is absolutely stunning from every angle. Featuring 9 holders for candles, it is the perfect central i...

Modern Magenta Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top – Retro Chic Home Decor. Dimensions: 7.5” width x 5” height Condition: This bowl exhibits typical signs of vintage w...

Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 06. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany, 1980s. Arti...

A tall closed-form ceramic pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980-90s. The impressive stone vessel on offer is covered in a ba...

Signed sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1989, numbered : this is 14 out of 20 : 14/20. The sculpture is entitled Untitled. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...

Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 09. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany, 1980s. Date...

Swedish candleholder in brass and glass from Metallslöjden Gusum, 1987. Brass patina. Signed with makers mark.

1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull. In the style of Alberto Giacometti Unsigned 25 H x 12 W x 3 D. Preowned good original vintage unrestored condition. Original...

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...

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. Cover hinged and fla...

Ferrari F40 in crystal by Arnolfo di Cambio Italy design in years '80. the work is in transparent and satinated crystal, stainless steel rear spoiler removable in dark gray color, and the F40 is signed on the lower back Arnolfo di Cambio. very rare and international iconic object...

Vintage Post Modern Split Reed Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. Circa 1980s. Unsigned Features a split reed gracefully curved detail over a textured stone...

Circa 1980s Van Briggle Grecian urn with turquoise ming glaze signed by the potter Dorothy Ruff (D.R.) The urn has a high shoulder with loop handles, figure...

Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...

This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.

800 silver table alarm clock. The clock has a rectangular case and a guilloché design with a further parallelepiped as a base left polished which gives it elegance and stability. The...

A beautifully crafted, stack laminate jewelry chest with spring loaded drawers. Signed and dated Gene Scherer, 1986.

Beautiful decorative lidded-hinge box from famed Italian ceramic house Studio Del Campo of Turin, Italy. Lid is comprised of an enamel coated copper square with a brass trim and lin...

Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.

Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 01. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany. Production ...

Lladro, Tengra and Zaphir, Spain. Four porcelain figurines of children, 1980s-1990s. Largest measures: 21 x 11 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

Large charger by the well known artist/designer Lino Tagliapietra , signed and dated 1985. base is 10 inches diameter and high with base is 22.6 inches.

Impressive solid 800 silver vase. The pot-bellied body was embossed and chiseled with a torchon motif, creating a notable brightness and brilliance to the vase. The mouth of the vase is very wide, suitable for holding long-stemmed flowers. The base, which raises the vase from the support surface...

Pumpkin shape life size tessellated storage box with brass stem and leaf attributed to Maitland-Smith.

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

A beautiful example of a California studio pottery planter with a yellow glaze.

This stunning pair of vintage rainbow onyx obelisks showcases a vibrant array of natural colors, including rich tea green, mint green, soft pink, orange, yellow, light brown, and cre...