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Period: 20th Century
Carved Redwood Abstract Totem by Bay Area Artist Joseph John Hudner circa 1934
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand carved redwood figurative abstract totem by Bay Area artist Joseph John Hudner (1909-1971) created in 1934. Hudner attended UC Berkeley, worked for the Federal Art Project duri...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, Circa 1900s A fine example from world of French winemaking history with this exquisite Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Re...
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Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace the timeless elegance of Murano glass with this exquisite vintage vase crafted by the renowned Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This grande masterpiece showcases Nason's...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Giorgio Facchini Numbered 11/12 Brass and Plexiglass Box, 1970s, Italy
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Discover the elegance of this numbered masterpiece by Giorgio Facchini, this brass and Plexiglass box, numbered 11 out of 12, is a stunning find for collectors and connoisseurs alike...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1980 Glazed Stoneware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vibrant gray glazed bottle vase by German ceramicist Horst Kerstan. His work is featured by a distinct language of forms and the inspiration by Chinese and Japanese glazi...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Moon Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese export silver vases, ca 1910. Each: Flat and round moon body on domed foot; animal-head handles mounted to shoulder. On front and back is chased dragon—a horned and t...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

A Large Indian Urli, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow bronze bowl is an open fire cooking vessel known as urli or uruli, used throughout southern India for preparing ayurvedic medicines and cooking large quantities of food ...
Category

Indian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Pair of XXL Wrough Iron Brutalist Candleholders Circa 1940
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of wrought iron brutalist candleholders from the 1940s, crafted by Comte in the style of Jean Michel Frank, embodies a rare fusion of historical significance and timeless e...
Category

Argentine Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1938
By W.H. Manton Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by WH Manton in Birmingham in 1938. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Cedar-lined and partiti...
Category

British Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Klase Keramik Höganäs Ceramic 1960´s Vase Collection of 3, in Earth Tones
Located in Søgne, NO
Discover Timeless Elegance: Handcrafted Ceramic Vases by Klase Keramik Höganäs Product Description: Elevate your space with a trio of exquisite ceramic vases, meticulously handcraft...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco / Cubist Jan & Joel Martel Style Cast Stone Accordion Player Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Cast stone stylized sculpture of an accordion player in the style of French artists Jan and Joel Martel and in the manner of the WPA / Art Deco / Cubist movement of the 1930s. A bloc...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Antique Decorative Figurine ANETTE EDMARK. Horse Head, Ceramics
Located in Hampshire, GB
Beautifully stylized horse head figurine with a great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner world through love and beauty. This unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior the eternal opposites in an everlasting fusion dance. SCULPTURE, horse figure. Antique Decorative Figurine ANETTE EDMARK...
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Danish Art Deco Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Ceramic

James Lovera
Located in Oakland, CA
Deep red glaze art bowl by Bay Area artist James Lovera (1920-2015), he was known for his thin walled vessels and bowls with dramatic glazes, this piece those marks. James Lovera’s f...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"
Located in Sharon, CT
Thonet manufactured this object (11022) around the turn of the century and was illustrated in their 1904 catalog (see photo). In 1917 Duchamp hung one from the ceiling of his New Yor...
Category

French Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...
Category

Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Art Glass Centerpiece, Michele De Lucchi for Cleto Munari , 1991
Located in New York, NY
Italian Art Glass Centerpiece by Michele De Lucchi for Cleto Munari. Purple, black and red glass. With label and etched signature.
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Green Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Green Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy A fine hand blown piece from Finland beautiful in both shape and colour, no chips 0r cracks 10” tall and 4” in diamet...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Severin Brørby's Scandinavian Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassverk
Located in Søgne, NO
Severin Brørby's Iconic Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassworks The Furu Vase: This Furu vase is a timeless piece that highlights Severin Brørby's distinctive style. With its relief moti...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth basic color and relieffed verical stripes all around the vase. Matt finish with silky...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Muranese Yellow Gold Glass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Can also be used as a large vessel.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large French Vallauris Leaf Shaped Pottery Ceramic Bowl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ceramic leave-shaped bowl is a unique and striking piece. Probably made in the 1960s by one of the famous potters of the small French village Vallauris, this bowl is a beautiful...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid century teak basket by Einar Barnes for PS Heggen, Norway 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Scandinavian modern waste paper basket. Designed by Einar Barnes in the 1960s and made by P.S. Heggen. It is made from teak plywood and solid beech. It bears the makers mark on the b...
Category

Norwegian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
Category

Italian French Provincial Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tony Rosenthal Mozart Prelude Variation 94" long Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Mozart Prelude Variation 94" long, painted cut plywood bolted together with supports on backside for hanging and to come away from wall 5" for dramatic effect Signed T...
Category

American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Charles Schneider Verre Francais Dahlias Vase c1927
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Charles Schneider Verre Francais Dahlias vase Date : 1925-27 Origin : Epinay-sur-Seine. France Colour : A mottled matt mauve ground with two tone cut and polished dahlias d...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cristal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Cristal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum, France 1988. In very good condition. Very rare collectible sculpture. Signed.
Category

French Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Vase from Tilgmans, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Decorative Vase in cerramics from Tilgmans Keramik, Gothenburg, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s. Made with Sgraffito technique. Wear consistent with age and use
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman of Switzerland w/ Original Key
Located in Savannah, GA
This very petite miniature carriage clock was made by Mathew Norman of Switzerland and retains the original key. Features include a miniature brass Corniche case with rectangular top...
Category

Swiss Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Alarm Carriage Clock by Delépine-Barrois Early 20thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic French alarm carriage clock was made by Delépine-Barrois and features a brass Cubique shaped case with rectangular top with folding handle over a beveled glass escapeme...
Category

French Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair French Midcentury XXL Bamboo Baskets, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A pair of beautiful, unusual and large standing baskets. They were made in France from bamboo wood in the 1970s and 1980s. They were originally used in a bakery as baguette baskets, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Italian etched brass umbrella stand.*Free worldwide delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stylish Italian etched brass umbrella holder depicting a bird and signed by Garbini. Excellent vintage condition with just a minor patch of discolouration to the rear.
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Early Georg Jensen “Melon” Oval Centerpiece 189
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large early Georg Jensen sterling silver centerpiece bowl, design #189 from 1914 by Georg Jensen, this design often called "Melon".  This piece has Georg Jensen hallmarks but no de...
Category

Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Leaf and Branch", Striking Art Deco, Wrought Iron Candelabra, Exquisite Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exquisite example of high-style Art Deco artisanry, this wrought iron, three-arm candelabra features a leaf-and-branch motif that is beautifully conceived and finely executed. Th...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Paul Stankard First Bouquet Paperweight 1978
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A fine bouquet lampwork paperweight by Paul Stankard Date : 1978 Origin : USA Features : Wild roses, forget-me-nots and other flowers with associated foliage Type : Lead gl...
Category

American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Imposing Longwy Majolica series chinese style floor vase circa 1900
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Imposing Longwy vase from the Majolica series, produced from the late 19th to the early 20th century, notably in the Primavera workshops. This particular model is made in a deep tu...
Category

French Art Deco Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brionvega RR 126 FO-ST, giradischi Dual 1214- radiofonografo
Located in Napoli, NA
Radiofonografo moderno italiano RR126 e giradischi di Castiglioni Brionvega, anni '60 Radiofonografo RR126 e giradischi con base rettangolare, in legno bianco . Ci sono due casse acu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Paul Stankard Paperweight Spring Bouquet 1980
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Paul Stankard paperweight Date : 1980 Origin : USA Features : An open bouquet of spring flowers with foxgloves and crocuses with ...
Category

American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

A Pair of Brass Candle Holders, France c.1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These large and elegant solid brass candle holders were found in Avignon, France and feature stylish triangular bases. The surface patina, once polished, has gently dulled with expos...
Category

French 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen large silver Jardinière #165 designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. An early and rare item, one of the very first pieces produced in this design.  The jardinière features a...
Category

Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair on Antique Limestone Lions, France c.1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique pair of tufa limestone garden lions dates to the early 19th century and came from southern France or possibly, Italy. The lions are quite regal in appearance and hold he...
Category

French 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing modern sculpture of a bird with metal stand by the well known artist / designer Aldo Londi.
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage abstract stone sculpture
Located in London, GB
Well sized granite abstract sculpture of a female form very much in the vein of the work of Dame Barbara Hepworth. It is unsigned but is clearly the work of a very accomplished sculp...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

A Pair of Antique Cement Lion Paws, France 19th C.
Located in Chicago, IL
A very large pair of cement lion paws. It's unclear whether these impressive paws were made as playful garden stands or were part of a larger sculpture. They are in excellent conditi...
Category

French 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left" Chicago School of Painters Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Left"
Category

Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Masonite, Paint

'Cavalier Arabe' (Arab Huntsman on Horseback) After Alfred Barye
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Cavalier Arabe' (Arab Huntsman on Horseback) After Alfred Barye Alfred Barye (1839 – 1882) A magnificent 20th-century posthumous casting "Cavalier Arabe" (Arab Huntsman on Horseb...
Category

French 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ludwig Moser Art Deco Amethyst Crystal Glass Vase, Fipop Series, Karlsbad, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite Bohemian Art Nouveau crystal vase from the Fipop series, crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslovakia, circa 1920s. This neoclassical pie...
Category

Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Marilyn Kay Austin Leaf Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery with glazing and leaf pattern by David Cressey. This example, features a rounded square shape and all o...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Carriage Clock Mignonnette No.1 Brass & Beveled Glass Case
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming petite Mignonnette No.1 brass case carriage clock features a rectangular top with a folding handle over a rectangular beveled glass escapement. The four beveled glass s...
Category

French Regency Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right" Chicago School Signed and dated to verso of all three works ‘K. Warneke 1984’.
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Masonite

A pair of Candlesticks from Gusums Bruk in Sweden from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of sophisticated Candlesticks from Gusums Bruk, one of the most well-known brass mills in Sweden from the early 20th Century.. Decorative design with balls. Wear consistent ...
Category

Swedish 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mithé Espelt Ceramic Secret Box Moineau Model, 1968, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Mithé Espelt "Moineau" model ceramic box, 1968, France. Poetic green bird. Glazed and cracked gold earthenware, blackened wood. Dimensions: 15 cm W, 10 cm D, 7 cm H. Good origin...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Ceramic Dish with Abstract Painting Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique modern art piece. Humble and intimate scale form with an amazing abstract image. Actual size is roughly 1 1/4"h x 4 1/4"w. Crackling within the glaze. No chips, cracks or repa...
Category

Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ewald Dahlskog green apple glazed vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
Artist Ewald Dahlskog’s large ribbed body vase finished with a green apple glazed, created for Bo Fajans, Sweden circa 1940. Height: 10.5“ Diameter: 11”
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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