Early 1900s Decorative Objects

Daum Nancy, French Cameo & Wheel Carved Art Glass Vase, circa 1900 The frosted glass body acid-etched with repeating fern leaf motifs and overlaid and acid-etched with Irises and ...

French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau cameo glass mushroom vase from the turn of the century. Wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etch...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...

A nice quality pair of English Art Nouveau candle sticks with flowing organic decoration throughout. Price for the pair.

This fancy box is perfect for your favorite jewelry, or whatever else you treasure. Cast bronze and gilded, and offering a wonderful display of flowers and figures. It is very subst...

A commanding and decoratively rich pair of hand-modeled and hand-painted majolica portrait busts depicting a male and female figure in period costume, each resting on a turned socle ...

Antique Folk Art candelabrum Early 20th Century Hand-worked iron candelabrum with stylized bird finial and cutout animal motifs Three upper candle holders arranged within the frame...

An extraordinary and highly decorative pair of antique natural horn vessels, lavishly mounted in heavy hallmarked sterling silver and distinguished by their dramatic sculptural forms...

High quality antique Vase of Ludwig Moser Karlsbad, Art Nuveau, Bernstein yellow, pattern: Amasons in battle, 1907 from Czechia

Always highly sought-after, this bronze dore photograph frame is lucky enough to be decorated with a series of gilded bronze bees mounted onto the cream col...

Established in 1853 by Miklós Zsolnay, Zsolnay began as a small business producing basic stoneware and earthenware. Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it...

A handsome Edwardian silver plated tea caddy or cannister with two swing handles and a continuous decorative border to the base and around the lid. The box is marked by the maker, C...

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An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy by Martin, Hall & Co, dating to 1904, of compressed octagonal form with a gently domed lid surmounted by a substantial silver carrying handle. The exterior is extensively decorated with intricate silver ribbon work, scrolling foliate decoration and floral motifs across each panel, standing prominently against the rich tortoiseshell ground. The silver mounts are fully hallmarked sterling silver for Martin, Hall & Co of Sheffield with the date letter M for 1904. Opening the tea caddy reveals a fitted interior with a single lidded tea compartment designed for the storage of loose leaf tea. The compartment retains its original silver foil lining beneath the lid, complementing the silver mounted exterior and surviving well throughout. A decorative example of early twentieth century English silver mounted tea ware, combining elegant proportions with detailed silver work associated with Edwardian tortoiseshell tea caddies...

A magnificent English Edwardian solid silver / sterling tea caddy sitting in it's original presentation case (with wear) from the retailer, "S. Smith & Son Ltd., By Appointment to H....

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt, The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century. The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration. About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter. In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...

A circa 1900's Italian mirrored wall mounted niche with etched mirror insets. Measurements: Height: 44" Width: 27" Depth: 15"

Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good conditio...

Vienna cold painted bronze Partridge antique figure Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze figure of a partridge dating to the early 20th century. He shows an antique patina wi...

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...

Set of 3 Bronzes representing Cat, Chicken and Birds. The objects are made in bronze. These Bronzes were made in France in the 1900s, they are typical objects from this period.

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Set – 3-Piece with Gilt Interior A refined and highly collectible antique English silver-plated coffee set, showcasing timeless elegance and exc...

This listing features a pair of patinated bronze cherub ornamental vases in an Art Nouveau style of decoration. The vase is made from bronze with a marble base, which would be gorgeo...

A sandstone Buddha head, reclaimed from an early 20th Century Cambodian statue. Intricately crafted in the front and back, with a serene meditative expression, this small sculpture...

A tall and elegant Austrian Viennese Art Nouveau porcelain vase hand painted with floral designs by Leonard and dating from around 1905. The vase is of tall narrow round shape with a...

This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...

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A highly decorative and vividly colored Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière or flowerpot, dating from circa 1900. This exuberant barbotine piece features an ornate relief design dominate...

Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Boy with flower basket. Model 149. Approx. 1900. Measures: 12.8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factor...

Pair of circa 1900 Spanish hammered iron dragon head candelabras. Measurements: Height: 9" Depth: 6" Length: 18"

These green-painted cast iron urns are a beautiful example of French design. These early 20th Century urns have a timeless quality that makes them a perfect addition to any garden or...

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

Antique 1904 Rookwood XIX arts and crafts / art nouveau period bud vase featuring a matte blue glaze with floral / peacock feather design. Dimensions: 3" x 6.25" (Diameter x Height)

Tiffany Studios Tall Favrile white and gold Art Nouveau Vase A delicate and luminous pedestal vase of extraordinary refinement, this rare example reveals the poetic mastery Louis Co...

A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...

This authentic large antique Berber pottery jug originates from the Rif region of Morocco and exemplifies traditional North African ceramic craftsmanshi...

Splendid Richard Ginori Art Nouveau Floral Ceramic Letter Holder, Italy 1910

This exquisite antique French Art Nouveau trinket box features a beautifully crafted repoussed pewter lid with intricate floral motifs, set within a robust wooden body. The detailed ...

Erhard & Sohne - German Arts & Crafts Desk Calendar c1905. Excellent original patina. Desk calendar made of briar wood (local tree heath) with brass inlay. Rectangular body...

Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Circa 1900 Height: 5.2 inches (13.0 cm) Diameter: 3 Inches (7.5 cm) Condition: Glass vas...

VICTORIOUS ACHILLES Probably German, circa 1900 28 1/4" H x 7" D x 7 1/2" W Patinated sand-cast bronze Unsigned A powerful bronze figure of a classical warrior as a victor, probab...

Large antique Italian majolica pottery bust of a boy after Andrea della Robbia's famous sculpture from the late 15th century at the height of the Italian Renaissance. This tin-glazed...

Terracotta bulldog Bavent signed Filmont, circa 1900.

Antique No. 20 machinist’s tool chest manufactured by the Pilliod Lumber Company of Swanton, Ohio. The portable chest features five graduated drawers crafted from quarter-sawn oak. ...

Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable ...

Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd in London in 1901. Plain rectangular surround mounted with open scrollwork at top. With gl...

This exquisite Art Nouveau iridescent Favrile glass footed dish, signed L.C. Tiffany & Co., circa 1907, exemplifies the unparalleled innovation and artistry of Louis Comfort Tiff...

Antique tall French Art Nouveau cameo glass landscape vase by Daum Freres, Nancy, circa 1900. This beautiful piece of cameo glass depicts a pastoral lake scene with large silhouette...

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beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young girl's bust with three quarter face in a downward gaze; in a classical style with the girl's hair intricately braide...

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Pair of Art Nouveau WMF twin handled vases, featuring maidens wearing flowing dresses. The bottom of the dress forms the base. A flowering tree flows up from the base. Complete with ...

Pair of Jugendstil Hammered Brass Lidded Boxes, Germany, ca. 1910 Of square form in hand-hammered patinated brass, each box with a close-fitting flat lid, the front face decorated wi...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase Water Lily Vase Circa 1900, France Cameo glass Height: 15.75 inches (40.0 cm) Marks: Gallé PROVENANCE: Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvan...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point ...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 46 inches Diameter: 51.5 inches ABOUT This exquisite vase is a remarkable te...

Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, f...