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20th Century Decorative Objects

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Period: 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit) Japan, Circa 1900 Immerse yourself to the elegance of Meiji-era Japan with this stunning bronze sculpture depictin...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1960s Danish Teak Bowl by Dansk Design Denmark Design by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Teak bowl by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Producer Dansk design, Denmark, 1960s. Original 1960s teak bowl made in Denmark. Desigend by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in high qua...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Acacia Organic Raw Edge Slab Sculpture on a Black Rectangular Steel Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This acacia organic raw edge slab is mounted on a sleek black rectangular metal sheet. It looks to me like a wave. This sculpture showcases the acacia wood's grain and its beautiful ...
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American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Handmade Studio Art Postmodern Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair Blue Brown Bohemian
By Betty Woodman
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade pair Bohemian style ceramic candlesticks with gorgeous brown and blue slightly iridescent glaze. One of a kind, they are slightly mismatched, with one a touch shorter. Beaut...
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Unknown Bohemian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle, naturalistically carved with wings outstretched, perched on a rocky outcrop, the base with a rubbed metal maker’s plaque most probably for Binder ...
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Swiss Black Forest 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Fruit du Jour Decorative Ceramic Plates by Shafford 1987
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four ceramic Fruit du Jour plates by Shafford. This set was created in 1987 and features hand-painted fruits at the center of each. The fruits include grapes in purple and g...
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American Bohemian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous Art Deco pewter lidded box by Firma Svenskt Tenn. Features three ornate feet, a velvet lined interior, and Art Deco style lid.
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Glass sculpture by HD-AZ for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988
By Arthur Zirnsack, Studio Ahus
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this glass sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece of Scandinavian artistry and craf...
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Swedish Space Age Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
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Swedish 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence. This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco sculpture athlete with spear javelin thrower signed by Limousin, 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture athlete with spear, javelin thrower signed by Limousin. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Antique Cast Bronze Elephant Figural Statue Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Great cast bronze elephant sculpture mounted on a marble base. Elephant has wonderful details and appears the tusks were replaced over time. Base has one tiny edge chip. Elephant has...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Brazilian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture on a Rosewood Base, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modernist bronze horse sculpture standing on a Jacaranda base circa 1960s. The hollow core geometric bronze horse is a testament to the modernist arts movement of Brazil d...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Double Handled Bowl Attributed to Höganäs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique and attractive stoneware bowl attributed to Höganäs Keramik. Great color palette and presence with tones of organic yellow, brown, and terra-cotta.
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Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Macassar Wood and Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Art Deco centerpiece or serving bowl was crafted in France in the 1930s. The decorative bowl boasts a rounded shape with a Macassar wood base and a chromed metal framing...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Vintage Whistling Boy Figure, English, Plaster Decor, Display Statue, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage whistling boy figure. An English, plasterwork decorative display statue, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Mischievous and endearing lad, with great...
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British Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Val Saint Lambert Vintage Stretch Fruit Dish or Flower Bowl in Clear Crystal
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Val Saint Lambert stretch fruit dish or bowl in clear crystal. The item can be used as a table centerpiece or on a mantelpiece. It has two large s...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...
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German Victorian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Art Nouveau Art Deco, Glazed Vase Model F-42 Made in Belgium 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Art Deco earthenware vase, made in Belgium. 1930s Model F-42 Art Nouveau ceramic vase in excellent condition (no crack, no repair to the ceramic). There are 4 pieces Ava...
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Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
By Boardman Silversmiths 1
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by JC Boardman & Co. in Connecticut. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and rectangul...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 1930s English hand carved study of a Belgian draught horse stallion.
Located in Central England, GB
This exquisitely carved study of a Belgian draught horse dates to circa 1930 and is hand carved in dense beech wood. It is a very detailed sculpture and the artist has captured this...
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English Late Victorian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932
Located in London, GB
An oval candle sconce in silver-coloured metal - mostly likely pewter. The oval panel is engraved with a simple design of a sunrise (or sunset) over the sea. The wooden back has a si...
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Swedish Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Sculptural Modern Lucite Horns
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of sculptural modern lucite horns, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 2.5"D x 13"H. Super cool decorative piece! #3570
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Vastill Dark Brown Plastic Planter by Michael McCann, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Oversized dark brown Vastill plastic planter with water tank by designer Michael McCann, 1970s, made in Italy - ON WHEELS. This item presents modern form and practicality. It has wa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

French Art Deco Vase at Sainte-Radegonde, ca.1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase at Sainte-Radegonde, France, ca.1930. Crackle glaze ceramic vase with a wide belt made of strongly stylized flowers and fruits . Height: 8.7"(22cm), Widt...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Tile Decorative Wall Hanging With Cherub mo
Located in Seattle, WA
Makers mark on the bottom shows that this tile was made by Fratantoni Ceramiche, a tiling company based out of Italy. Beautiful Cherub motif adorns the Ceramic tile Blue and Yellow h...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery. The bottom are marked the vase series number N 10111 35 Handarbeit. Straight fo...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Liza Monk (1906-?) Brutalist nail sculpture of Hercules WPA artist based in CA
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brutalist sculpture of Hercules by Liza Monk - Los Angeles based WPA artist. Heavy and welded pieces of metal/ nails.
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American Brutalist 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Girl with White Dove in Hand from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of Girl with the white dove in the hand of Ronzan
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1950s French Empire-style brass two-candle sconces. Finely detailed throughout. Cast form features a flaming torch motif embellished with an acanthus wreath and rippling r...
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British Empire Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Avena" Ice Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous "Avena" ice glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, signed and numbered on t...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Vintage Inuit Malachite Carving Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Kg 14 The piece is in Very Good and original condit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Vase - France, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, France - 1970s.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Pair of Silver Plated Metal Candleholders in the Style of Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. They are made in silver plated metal. These candleholder are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in very go...
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Italian Minimalist 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is possible to stopp the gong function. No damages and nice vintage condition. Measurements: with pendulum + weights 120cm=47inch. If you would like to hear the beautiful gong, please send us a request via 1stdibs and we can send a video with sound because the 1stdibs standard item movie...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Table Clock Willy Daro Attribution Amber White Agate Brushed Brass Junghans 1970
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful sophisticated Willy Daro attribution table clock, Belgium and Germany, circa 1970s. It has a lovely amber to honey color Agate (polished stone) face with 12 hour brass mark...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

1970s Vintage Gold Leaf Ceramic Canister Container
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Gold Leaf Canister Storage Box Container 9.75 h x 4.75 d x 4.5 Ceramic and Gold Leaf unmarked Original unrestored vintage Refer to images
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bohemian Kralik - Martele Rigaree Vase
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful glass bowl shimmers with an iridescent reflection under typical lighting conditions. The artist Kralik created this style of glasswork based on the Nautilus Decor coll...
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Czech Bohemian Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 staggered in size Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva f...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.
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Italian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Martin Brothers Musical Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
8 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp modelled as a Chorister Apparently Unmarked 10cm high, 9.5cm wide, 9cm deep
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Marcello Fantoni Volcanic Glazed Large Rare Ceramic Vase 1955 Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Immerse your space in the timeless allure of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite Marcello Fantoni Bitone Vase. Crafted circa 1955, this ceramic masterpiece epitom...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Danish Sterling Silver Bread Tray
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Danish sterling silver bread basket designed and meticulously crafted by Erik Sjødahl, renowned as one of Denmark’s finest silversmiths and designers. This oval breadbasket feature...
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European Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Kings” Bowl #250A
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early monumental sized sterling silver Georg Jensen centerpiece bowl, design #250A by Johan Rohde from 1917. This piece is the largest in this design collection, affectionately du...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Godinger Silver Plated Swan Letter Holder Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic swan figure as a letter holder from Godinger. This beautiful cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practical but full of glamour and style. The deli...
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Italian Colonial Revival Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Important Gorgeous Dresden Style Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Magnificent Rare Jewelry Casket Box Sevres Porcelain with Gilt Bronze Mounting. Center of Box Top is Finely Detailed with a Beautiful Portrait...
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French 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 Piece Desk Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous and rare Gucci 5 piece desk set in either Alligator or Crocodile real leather or embossed leather. Likely from the 1970's although I've seen pieces attributed to the 1960'...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Decorative Cigar or Cigarette Box in the shape of a tank from the 1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Decorative Cigar or Cigarette Box in the shape of a tank from the 1940s. Made in beech wood with details in aluminum and with a cannon barrel in bronze. Wear consistent with age a...
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European Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed and Dated 1952 3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
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Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large circular Querandi glass vase 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Large circular Querandi glass vase 20th century Beautiful Querandi glass vase with opaque and textured finish, with blue glass details with striking geometric and organic shapes. Mea...
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Figure of Male Youth
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A verdigris bronze figure of a young male mounted on a marble plinth. in Grand Tour style.
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Italian Grand Tour 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is...
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Papua New Guinean 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tessellated Faux Horn & Wood Round Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Round tessellated faux horn box with wood lining. No makers mark or signature
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American Tribal Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s. A vintage paper clip holder featuring a brass tennis racket. Brass Tennis Racket Paper Holder Clip, Desk an...
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French Folk Art 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you now more than me . Solid Brass .
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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