1980s Decorative Objects

Absolutely stunning pair of Matthew Boulton style gilt candelabras Hopefully the photos do this stunning pair some justice, they are simply majestic in the flesh The details are stun...

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of crystal glass, Art Glass The inside of the vase is scratched from use The vase has small chip (see photo) Original condition.

Gary slater freeform sculpture, circa early 1980s. This example executed in stainless steel looks great from any angle. Signed and numbered 2/25.

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage trio of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1980s, With brassware clasps. These unusual pieces are in excellent condition, and jus...

Very nice candleholder by the very well known silversmith and jeweler Yehia Yemini ( Yihye Yemini, 1896-1983) Bezalel School Jerusalem .This candleholder made in Star of David shape ...

Three closed collectible bottles with box Champagne Pommery 1983 Thank you

Arnaldo Pomodoro bronze sculpture "medaglia" for Tecno, bronze signed on verso "A Pomodoro" and inscribed " Osvaldo Borsani 1985 Atelier Stefano J...

Wooden sculpture by MILOSEVIC. Dragoljub D.A, MILOSEVIC (1939-2019), is an artist born in 1939. He showed early gifts for the drawing and plastic modeling of busts. He thus obtain...

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 ...

This is the Swedish very rare glass vase in the Kosta Boda series Artist Collection, designed by the glass artist Monica Backström. It comes with a folded, smooth rounded edge and ha...

Vintage roller glass vase with abstract decor, rare piece by Kerttu Nurminen for Nuutajärvi Finland circa 1980 In great overall condition, no damage t...

Vase in 800 solid silver. The round body, made entirely by hand from a flat silver plate and subsequently rounded giving it the characteristic ball shape. A twisted spiral chiseling ...

Lladro and Nao, Spain. Four porcelain figurines of children, 1980s-1990s. Largest measures: 20.5 x 16 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

Large unique neoclassical plaster floor vase. Fluted tapered design with a textural finish. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400

Pair of Limited Edition porcelain swan form tureens. Two of 500 edition made by Chelsea House to Commemorate the 18th century Meissen swan tureen at Winter...

This well scaled and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Ultramarine and Transparent Glass signed Cenedese originates from Italy, C. 1985. Featu...

English Edwardian sterling silver picture frame, 1989. Rectangular window in in same surround with raised center. Embossed flowers and diaper; at top asymmetrical scroll cartouche (v...

This is a pair of nice soft beige tesselated stone and brass candlesticks by Maitland Smith in nice condition.

Vintage Blenko pale purple amethyst hand-blown paper bag art glass vase circa 1980s. Size: 8" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep Great overall vintage condition, wear commensurate w...

"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.

Amazing modern head in an ethnic design inspired by the Easter Island statues, very expressive mouth-blown sculpture in black Murano glass worked ...

This large unique Murano glass vase was made using the "Ghiachciato" technique, that gives the surface of the glass an irregular crackled appearance. The effect is created by submerg...

Incredible 1980s waste bin with a unique design involving slender panels of mirror conjoined together around the entire body of the bin. Metal body with "P & K Products Company, Elgi...

Clay sculpture of a disapproving Woman with her hands on her hips. No signature or known designer. Woman has short hair and a slender frame. Glaze finish with abstract coloring and p...

Ladle in solid 800 silver, completely handmade. The bowl of the ladle is hammered and ambossed with a small countersink to pour the liquid or sauce. The handle is in rosewood, also h...

Pair of warm-colored bottles with rounded shapes and long, proud necks. Great skill is required on the part of artisans to create the unique color combinations and gently rounded sha...

The XL Murano Blue Glass Rooster by Vicenzo Nason is an extraordinary piece of Italian glass artistry, blending bold design with exquisite craftsmanship. This striking sculpture, cra...

This nice sculpture representing a woman's face is made of terracotta on a square blackened wood base (slight shine on the chin and hair). Work signed by Austin Prod. 1980

Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes. ...

Beautiful murano glass sculpture by Seguso Vetri d' Arte, 1980. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Signed. About Seguso Seg...

It is in bronze and features a varnished iron top. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to be...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This millefiori vase features different murrines and gold leaf flakes. It has its original label from Murano. This item is vintage, therefore it might show s...

Pair of "Capri" vases in porcelain. Italy, 1980s.

Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting two lovers in embrace that also serves as a tealight or small candle holder making it the perfect centerpiece for a dining ta...

Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.

Beautiful hand carved wooden Figure, found at an estate sale in Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1980s, because it's dated at the base like seen in picture. A nice ...

This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...

A beautiful brass and glass mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, with a floating Baguette movement set in a rectangular glass and polished brass case. The gilt brass case has stylish be...

Frosted & infused Gold Scavo glass Murano Art glass urn vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Diameter of the opening is 9 i...

Vertigine vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt, circa 1980. Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go". Signed. Biography Born in ...

Modern Italian opalescent Murano glass vase signed Pino Signoretto on the bottom. Straight lined transparent glass object with 8 round (Diameter 12cm) glass applications. Size and weight: Diameter 24cm x Height 42cm x Weight: 11.5kg Biography Pino Signoretto Born September 28, 1944 in Favaro Veneto. 1954 He worked for a muranese glass chandelier souvenir manufacturer. 1959 Apprenticeship with master glassblower Alfredo Barbini and works with the master Livio Seguso, Ermanno Nason, and Angelo Seguso. 1960 He got the title of master glassblower. 1961-77 he worked in different factories, to get full technical knowledge of glass. 1978 Signoretto opens his own furnace showroom in Murano. 1978 – 84 He collaborates with artists and architects, Dalì, Licata, Dal Pezzo, Vitali, Pomodoro, Willson. 1985 Signoretto undertakes the first of a long series of trips to Japan. 1989 He participates in a demostration for the japanese imperial family. Exhibition at Museo dell'Arte Veneziana in Otaru Japan. Works for Dale Chihuly - Seattle U.S.A. Teaches at the Pilchuch School of Glass - Seattle U.S.A. 1990 Signoretto executes the trophies for various international sporting events, including the European Basketball - Paris France and for N.B.A. - U.S.A. Teaches at Tulane University - U.S.A. Teaches at Aomori Otaru - Giappone. Teaches at Toyama School of Glass - U.S.A. Teaches at Pilchuck School of Glass Seattle - U.S.A. 1991 Excutes a series of pieces for Jeff Koons exhibition at Sonnabend Gallery New York - U.S.A. Teaches at Rochester Institute of Technology, Massachussetts College of Art - U.S.A Demonstration, G.A.S. Conference in Corning New York - U.S.A. Teaches at Pilchuck School of Glass Seattle - U.S.A. 1992 Signoretto Executes a series of sculptures for Jan Vercruysse - exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Rivoli - Torino Italy. Works with Elisabeth Murray, Kiki Smih and Raimund Kummer. Teaches at Pilchuck School of Seattle U.S.A. 1993 He designs and executes a series of 12 fountains for Hotel American Gei Ken - Japan. Teaches at Experimental Glass Workshop - U.S.A. Demostrations Massachusetts College of Art - U.S.A. Teaches at Pilchuck School of Glass Seattle - U.S.A. 1994 Conference at G.A.S. Conference Oakland - U.S.A. Teaches at New Orleans School of Glasswork - U.S.A. Exhibition at Gallerie Differences Parigi - Francia. Teaches at Pilchuck School of Glass Seattle - U.S.A. He exhibits at Sandra Ainsley Gallery Toronto - Canada. 1995 Signoretto exhibits at Chiristy Taylor Galleries Florida - U.S.A. He exhibits at Galleria San Nicolò - Venice - Italy. He participates at C.C.I.A.A. of Venice exhibition l'Art de verre a Murano au XXemme siecle Paris Passage de Retz - Francia. He partecipates in exhibition Maestri Maestri vetrai creatori di Murano del '900 Comacchio - Ferrara - Italy. He partecipates in exhibition for United Foundation for AIDS Godparent House Florida - U.S.A. Pino, during his teaching stage at Pilchuck School of Glass partecipates to built a house in glass. 1996 He designs and executes some door-handle, exhibitis at Pull of Beauty - Storefront for Art and Architecture New York - U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess-set. He executes The boodygarden series of sculptures for Mariagrazia Rosin - Kunstmuseum Dùsseldorf im Ehrenhof - Germania. He Designs and executes some animal objects, exhibits at Portia Gallery di Chicago - U.S.A. Works with painter Eulisse and professor Gaspari. He designs and executes some insects exhibition at Korpus II nel Kremlino di Mosca - Russia. He works with Raimund Kummer e G. Kruft. He executes some sculpures for Jan Vercruysse exhibition at: - Brooke Alexander - New York - U.S.A. - Kunsthalle Bern - Berna - Svizzera. - Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea - Rivoli (TO). - Studio per l'Arte Contemporanea E. Di Grazia - Torre Pellice (TO). He executes a large chandelier with Dale Chihuly and Lino Tagliapietra. He executes some clear animals for Kiki Smith exhibition at La Pace Gallery - New York. He executes some sculptures with Marc Quinn, exhibition at Withe Cube - Londra. 1996 He designs and executes some animals with Portia Gallery - Chicago U.S.A., exhibition at Sofa- Miami 1997 He executes some sculptures with Marc Quinn. He works with Martin Bradley. He executes some fish in glass for Dale Chichuly. He works for Timo Sarpaneva. 1997 He designs and executes some animals with Portia Gallery Chicago - U.S.A.; exhibition at Sofa-Miami 1 Pino makes a Pantheon in glass done by eight pillars, two meters high, and fountain in the middle. Il Legno in Vetro (Wood in glass) with the collaboration of LIVIO DE MARCHI - Venice. Teaches at the Penland School of Crafts, Penland North Carolina - U.S.A. Completes the sculpture "OHM" for the Hindu Temple, Cincinnati - U.S.A. Creates a house completely in glass located amongst the woods of the Swiss Alps. Exhibits some sculptures at the exhibition Dalì & Murano Artists at the San Marco Museum - Venice. Continues the collaboration with the Portia Gallery Chicago - U.S.A. and with the artists CHIHULY, KUMMER and VERCRUYSSE. 2001 - Pino teaches at the Venice "Accademia delle Belle Arti". Creates 700 snowballs exhibited at the De Pury & Luxembourg Gallery, Zürich - Switzerland. Teaches at the Esashi Glass Work Shop - Japan. Teaches at the San Servolo International Glass Workshops on l'isola di S. Servolo Venice - Italy. Pino opens his new workshop in F.ta Serenella 3 Murano Venice - Italy. Creates some sculptures, for the furnishings industry OAK di Cantù - Italy, destined for a Saudi Palace. Continues collaborations with CHIHULY AND KUMMER. 2002 - two sculptures at the Habitat Gallery - U.S.A. Teaches for the second consecutive year at the Venice "Accademia delle Belle Arti". Participates at the Amsterdam GAS Conference - Netherlands. Teaches at the Esashi San Servolo International Glass Workshops - Japan. Receives the award "Gallo d'oro di Murano" as Muranese personality of the year. 2003 - Creates a clothes rack, inclusive of several items of clothing made entirely out of glass, displayed at the Housang Rachtian Gallery in Venice. Makes a pig out of glass and gold leaf, as the fourth place award at the 2003 Regata Storica di Venezia. Participates as a lecturer at the GAS Conference - Seattle U.S.A. Creates a series of chandeliers based on marine life, shown at the Caffè Florian in Venice, in collaboration with MARIA GRAZIA ROSIN. Creates a series of 100 "fantastic" shoes for the Japanese designer HIROKO UEKI, that were the subject of an exhibition tour throughout Japan. Continues to be the primary glass master and maker for the ideas of many artists including: DALE CHIHULY, ALDO MONDINO...

Beautiful Tom Wesselmann limited edition plate, signed by the artist himself. Featuring a still life of a frozen tear. The plate is part of Rosenthal Munster Teller collection and is...

Wonderful collection of abstract geometric sculptural forms titled "The Collection of Angles" (Angolo Collezione) designed and made by renown Italian metalworker Lino Sabattini. Incl...

Pair of deep Costantini Murano glass hand blown iridescent vases with silver flecks spiral application. The effects of the light on the glass are amazing. They are signed Costantini...

A postmodern design bronze candlestick by Pucci De Rossi. Signed on bottom. Pucci De Rossi was born in Verona, Italy in 1947. He studied under the American sculptor HB Walker a...

Multi-colored mezza filigrana glass. Signed and numbered underneath. Made in Murano.

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture / Statue, Signed and Dated, 1983 A Large and Impressive Unique abstract marble sculpture indistinctively signed and dated 1983. Broken a...

Just on, this Leather Faux Book Waste Basket, by Theodor Alexander 14" H Beautiful gold tooled leather gold letters all around. This is quite large waste basket and in great conditi...

Exceptional vintage hand carved stone chinese Buddha.

Exquisite Italian pair of Murano Art glass sculptures, featuring a contemplative pair of figures - a woman and a man - captured in a moment of meditation and introspection, signed Re...

Constantin ANDREOU (1917-2007) : "Amour des vagues" Unique patinated brass and bronze sculpture made of several pieces formed, shaped, hammered and...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver model of a labrador; part of our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage silver dog ornament...

Peter Callas contemporary ceramicist with a life of work behind him already. With roots in Kansas City, Callas was studio assistant to Peter Voulkos during his time in the Mid West ...

Classic leather cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vint...

Curtis Jere Deer Sculpture Curtis Jere deer sculpture in brass on marble base, 1988. 18 ¾ inches wide by 6 inches deep by 29 ½ inches tall

Wonderful ceramic sculpture by the great Spanish artist Elena Laverón. Depicting a Water Buffalo resting, even asleep. A masterful piece that conveys great peace and creates a relaxi...

1214 French faceted crystal obelisk.

Set of 2 small decorative Murano flasks designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini in the 1980s. the green flask shows a visible small chip at the neck as stated in p...