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Period: 20th Century
Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver letter opener. Additional Details: In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the end of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / 925 / © / 1995 Simply a wonderful letter...
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American Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage c...
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French Rococo Revival 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Fish, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Vintage Murano Glass Fish, Italy, 1970s It has always belonged to my family, purchased by my grandparents in Murano. Perfectly preserv...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Postmodern Black Marble Urn Form Vase, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern black marble urn form vase, circa 1980.
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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Black Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Made in Paris, France Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box.
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French Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Impressive -Large and Heavy French Clear Crystal Tear Drop Vase circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1140 Large scale crystal French vase
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Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Antique German Walnut Inlaid Mother of Pearl Short Drop Peekaboo Wall Clock 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique short drop wall clock featuring a round beveled frame accented with inlaid mother of pearl cut-out leaf designs. The drop features an oval peekaboo window framed in black met...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Walnut

Italian Multilayered Blown Glass Soliflore Vase with Flower Shape Opening, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Interestingly shaped vase, the spout finished with a flower shape. Beautiful, vivid colors. Hand-formed, three-layer glass. Original label to the bottom. Perfect condition. Dimension...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Sommerso Amber & Clear Murano Art Glass Bowl or Cigar Astray 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into clear and light green. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s or older. This wo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Limoges Porcelain, Heart Shaped Trinket Box, France, 1980's
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limoges porcelain heart shaped trinket box. Hand-crafted in France around the late 1980’s Finely decorated in the french rococo style; the body of the heart decorated with lapis laz...
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French Rococo 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Brass

1910 René Lalique - Box Coq Rooster Black Glass with White Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Coq" (Rooster) made in black glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1910. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model. Height : 5 cm Diameter: 10,5 cm F...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Alabaster Marble Urn, Small
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble urn, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Urn is on the smaller side; beautiful as a standalone piece decorative ob...
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European Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Purpleheart Wood Card Holder Signed Handmade, 1990s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This purpleheart wood card holder has nice clean lines, perfect for an office or desk. The bottom is signed and dated with the inscription, "S. Sato 7-91 Purpleheart #240."
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Purpleheart

Art Deco Heinrich Hoffmann Intaglio Perfume Scent Bottle
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning Art Deco perfume bottle is attributed to Heinrich Hoffmann, a master Czech glassmaker known for his exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring elegant intaglio floral motifs,...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive mid 20th century Hollywood Regency solid brass planter / jardiniere / catchpot / centerpiece in the shape of a nautilus / spiral sea shell with conch shell fe...
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Hollywood Regency 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wicker Rattan and Wood Lidded Basket, Rustic French Country Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming rustic, French Country style lidded basket features an unusual chest shape with cross weave pattern with star-shaped accents and wooden base, back of the storage compartmen...
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French Provincial 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Eli Karpel Signed Limited Edition Bronze Abstract Modernist Menorah Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful and quite engaging Mid-Century Modern sculpture by New York born artist and sculptor Eli Karpel who was known primarily for his abstract paintings and bronzes/sculptures. This particular work also serves as a menorah/candelabra. The sculpture is signed and numbered (22/195) by the artist. Karpel attended UCLA were he earned a master of fine arts degree and later taught there. Much of Karpel’s art, including his sculpted menorahs, had a Jewish theme...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Etruscan Horse Patinated Copper Bronze Brass Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Etruscan Horse Patinated Copper Bronze Brass Candle Holder, 1960s Very good work.
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French, Glass, Fluted Sleeve, Flower, Mid Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Striking blown form with a pleasingly slimline proportion ...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink and Green Murano Centerpiece Bowl by Archimede Seguso, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large, monumental and heavy art glass bowl. Made from cased green main glass with a center in sculpted pink and clear glass. It shape, colors and delicacy mimics an exotic water lily...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Three Rattan Bamboo Planters / Baskets with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan planters / baskets with brass rims. Italy, 1970s Three rattan baskets in different sizes. The larger one in squared shape and the smallers roun...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
Located in Somis, CA
A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Oval Murano Glass Twisted Rope Vanity Tray Italian
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oval Murano Italian Venetian mirrored and thick twisted glass rope vanity tray with brass fittings.
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass photo frame, Italy, 1970s. Measures 39cm in height. Purchased by my grandparents in Murano (Venice) during their pleasure trip. ...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Scandinavian Art Deco Koi Fish Vase in Patinated Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small figural vase depicting a rising koi fish. It is made from patinated metal/metals and is of Scandinavian origin. Possibly a slip-up from Just Andersen workshop since it has no...
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Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Marius Giuge, Vallauris Lava Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Mid-Century ceramic cigar ashtray, desk tidy, vide poche, or catchall, was crafted by Marius Giuge Atelier in Vallauris, France, in the 1960s. The puffy donut-shaped desi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

GIEN French Baluster Vase with Renaissance Majolica Decor, 1970s
By Gien
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large and impressive baluster ceramic vase by Faïencerie de GIEN, France, 1970s. Hand-painted majolica on earthenware. Stunning decor ! Height: 17.3"(44cm), Diameter : 9.9"(25cm). St...
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Renaissance Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative, lovely detailed sculpture/ figurine, vintage from the 1950s, portraying a sitting nude African woman with a brass bracelet wearing a skirt. Designed and h...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso (likely). CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This piece is approximately 6.2...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut Glass Lidded Jar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very versatile Bohemian Cut Glass lidded jar. We see this piece being used for display as well as an ice cube or biscuit jar in any formal or informal setting. We are very impressed ...
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European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Ribbon Brass Sculpture Signed "MC"
Located in Houston, TX
1970s brass and chrome ribbon sculpture on a granite base.
Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Brass, Chrome

Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930 An original Hubley cast iron Boxer/Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' doorstop, circa 1930. This charming and rare...
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American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

WMF Ikora Green Patinated Art Deco Metal Rounded Vase with Trees, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Rare WMF Ikora metal rounded vase from the 1930s. The patinated turquoise green metal contrasts beautifully with the gold trees and branches design. T...
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German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1924 René Lalique - Vase Druide Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Druide” made in cased opalescent with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 18 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalog...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of three Balinese woven nesting baskets
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Nest of three woven grass shallow baskets with contrasting blackened grass decorative elements. Dimensions: 7-1/2" / 10" / 12" Diameters
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Seagrass

Le verre francais art deco glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Le verre francais art deco glass Art Deco style glass Colored glass: yellow and orange with geometric flowers and a bronze base Artist Charles Schneider Circa 1920, French origin It ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
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Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French, 1970s, Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with with seashells andhyphocampi
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French, 1970s, Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with with seashells andhyphocampi
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French Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
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Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...
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Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Painted Green Ceramic Oribe Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Oribe bowl, crafted in Japan during the 20th century, is a stunning example of the enduring beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese ceramics. The bowl features a distinctive green glaze, characteristic of Oribe ware, which is celebrated for its vibrant hues and unique glazing techniques. Hand-painted with meticulous care, the bowl showcases an intricate design that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modernist sensibility. The organic forms and fluid lines of the decoration reflect the skilled artistry and attention to detail inherent in Oribe ceramics...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Lady Figurine Table Lamp Bronze Sculpture, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning figurine table lamp of a nude lady bronze Figurine sculpture made in France, circa 1930. The figurine is heavy and made of bronze metal with good detail. It has been cold painted with a green colour which has worn away in places, showing a patinated bronze colour beneath. The lady is stood on a round ball above a shaped shell like base. The figure is holding the lamp above her head with the electric cable running into the base and vertically up her back to the lamp fitting above. A coloured spherical glass shade firmly sits in the dished support. The light is currently fitted with a small bayonet fitting, the whole electrical fitting having been PAT tested for safety compliance in the UK. The fitting could easily be modified to suit the electricity supply of the country where it might be used . This piece is typical of the Art Deco aesthetic, with the sleek lines of the nude girl figure holding the globe light above. The lamp is in full working order. This is a substantial heavy piece weighing about 2.5Kg unpacked. Overall a beautiful original Art Deco Lady Figurine...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wire, Bronze

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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French Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The ...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice additio...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver

90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive 90 pound natural white quartz specimen. Gorgeous natural sculpture adding organic modern element to any room. This white crystal is considered a “master heal...
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Primitive 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
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American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Large Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Disco Metal vase made by Just Andersen in the 1940s. An eye-catching piece in excellent vintage condition. • A round metal vase with vertical lines • Designer: Just Andersen •...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

JAZ Art Deco Hotic Bakelite Clock, 1920
By Jaz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bakelite clock by JAZ, France, 1920s. Height: 9.6"(24.5cm), Width: 7.4"(18.7cm), Depth : 4.3"(11cm). Marked "Jaz" on the dial. In perfect working order. HOTIC, large ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

Carl Aubock 1950s Waste Paper Basket. Brown Leather and Brass. Austria 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful midcentury wastebasket with amazing original patina. Made from hand sewn, thick double cow hide leather. Designed and manufactured...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s  This striking kinetic mobile, made by an unknown American artisan in the 1970s, embodies the spirit of modern abst...
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American Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Wire

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