C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
$655Sale Price|35% Off
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Glass
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
$655Sale Price|35% Off
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful
Glass
Meteorite Slice with Crystalized Metal and Peridot Gems
Located in London, GB
This magnificent cross-section originates from the pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, which was formed over 4.5 billion years ago in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Comprisin...
Iron
$1,450 / set
Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
Alabaster, Marble
Woolly Rhinoceros Skull Fossil with Custom Walnut Base, Pleistocene
Located in Tucson, AZ
This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...
Steel
Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Brass
17th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Smoke Quartz in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
17th century Italian wood-painted figure of Christ (Provence of Lucca, Tuscany) on a coordinating smoky crystal quartz in matrix base. In Easter celebrations of the Italian Catholic...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Quartz
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
Agate, Metal
Marble Plinth or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A substantial light gray marble plinth for sculpture, etc., for use as a bookend, in the Modern or Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Very...
Marble
Fossilised Wood with White-Green Mineral Inclusions
Located in London, GB
This striking cross-section of fossilised Colla wood dates to the Miocene epoch, approximately 23–5 million years ago, and originates from the town of Zile in central Turkey – the on...
Wood
Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of monumental modernist hand carved rock crystal obelisks were realized in Brazil- renowned for its glorious abundance of precious and semi-precious stones- during...
Rock Crystal
Vintage Mounted Antelope Taxidermy Wall Mount with Long Horns, Estate Find
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mounted antelope taxidermy wall mount, featuring elegant, elongated horns and natural coloration, presented in a classic shoulder mount form. The piece has a strong sculptura...
Leather
$625 / set
Malachite Eggs
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of two (2) green Malachite eggs decorative objects, circa 20th century. Malachite egg objects are hand-crafted and polished smooth. A beautiful set, exquisite decorat...
Malachite
$825Sale Price|20% Off
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Other
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment sunray is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Rock Crystal
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
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 ...
Silver
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
Agate, Metal
Fossil Ammonite Association (Arietites bucklandi) on Custom Walnut Base
Located in Tucson, AZ
DETAILS: Specimen: Arietites bucklandi Geological Period: Jurassic Age: 180 Million Years Old Origin: Madagascar Dimensions (Fossil): L 17 x D 4 x H 16 in (L 43 x D 11 x H 40 cm) Wei...
Organic Material, Walnut
Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...
Rock Crystal, Metal
White Alabaster Marble Egg Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white alabaster marble egg and Lucite decorative object sculpture, circa late-20th century, Italy. Egg is hand-crafted and hand-marked on undersi...
Alabaster, Marble
Blue-White Fossilised Wood from Turkey
Located in London, GB
This striking fossilised wood fragment dates to the Miocene epoch, around 23-25 million years ago. Recovered from the town of Zile, in central Turkey, it is a rare example of fossili...
Wood
Fossil Ammonite (Arietites hyatti) on Custom Walnut Base, Jurassic
Located in Tucson, AZ
DETAILS Specimen: Arietites hyatti Geological Period: Jurassic Age: 180 million years old Origin: Semur-en-Auxois - Bourgogne, France Dimensions (Fossil): L 16 x D 8 x H 24 in (L 40 ...
Organic Material, Walnut
$385Sale Price|30% Off
7" Sculptured Turned Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully crafted sculpture made of burl root, Put on a lathe it was turned and crafted into this wonderful vase. It has a lot of detail and craftsmanship. A nice decor...
Wood
Large Selenite Crystal Slab with Tangerine Quartz on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Large naturally forming selenite crystal slab with a coordinating tangerine crystal cluster and mounted on a lucite base. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the arti...
Rock Crystal
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Rock Crystal
Ruler Selenite Mineral with Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Ruler Selenite pillar with natural forming Baroque pearls on a Lucite base. Ruler Selenite is a single, prismatic crystal from Morocco that was formed in extensive beds by the evapor...
Crystal
$550Sale Price / set|10% Off
Decoration PUMO10'' ceramic. Centerpiece. Sculpture. Handmade in Italy. 3 pieces
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Apulian Pumo is a symbol of prosperity, fertility and luck, represented by an acanthus bud. Traditionally, it was placed in front of houses to protect them from harm and to attra...
Ceramic
$225Sale Price|50% Off
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 5 inches, width 2.75 inches, height 1.25 inches This piece makes for a...
Stone
Italian Marble Obelisk PInk White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian pink and white marble Obelisk, in the modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is predominantly pink and wh...
Marble
Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage art glass pear by Zorza Glass of Poland. Beautiful opaque white and blue coloring to the glass with a clear stem.
Art Glass
Modernist Chrome on Black Marble Stacked Pears Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome on black marble stacked pears sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is very well crafted and in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; it measures 6"W x 6...
Marble, Chrome
18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment with a Faceted Black Crystal on Obsidian
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with a faceted cut black crystal on a free-forming obsidian mineral with a polished face. Obsidian is naturally occurring volcanic glass prod...
Crystal, Lava, Gold Leaf
Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Starfish by Douglas Cloutier
Located in New York, NY
Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.
Crystal
Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite is a stunning specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a polished face to one side and a naturalistic reverse. Labradorite is named after the region of its discovery at Paul Island in the Canadian province of Labrador, first discovered here in 1770. Madagascar is currently the main source of labradorite. To expose its stunning colours, the stone is highly polished, revealing its natural beauty. This in itself is a talented skill, with only a small percentage of labradorites yielding positive results, making this specimen a rare discovery. We also have two other large labradorite...
Rock Crystal
$950 / set
Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Rock Crystal
Ruler Selenite with Natural-Forming Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Ruler Selenite with natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with the baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Rock Crystal
$472Sale Price / set|30% Off
Marble and Rock Crystal Spheres
Located in New York, NY
A set of marble and rock crystal spheres with crystal bowl. Set makes a great decorative object on a coffee/cocktail table, credenza, shelf, etc. Set includes 1 pink marble sphere, t...
Rock Crystal, Marble
Seashell shell Table Sculpture, Partially Silver Dipped, 1990s
By Buccellati, Tiffany & Co., Creel and Gow, Mario Buccellati, Scully
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage spider conch shell dipped in silver alloy, circa Late 20th Century. This unique seashell has been partially dipped in silver alloy and retains its gorgeous vintage appearance...
Silver, Nickel
Italian Brass Plant Sculpture Mounted On Black Marquinia Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This elegant and distincti...
Marble, Brass
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...
Stone
Lacy Barry / Pillar of Silver Cloud by Day and Pillar of Gold Fire by Night
By Lacy Barry
Located in Berlin, BE
Pillar of silver cloud (by day). This piece is one part of a duo series that explores the famous saying ‘every cloud has a silver lining’, referencing ...
Paper
$200Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...
Onyx
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Ceramic, Clay
Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.
Metal, Brass
Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar...
Wood
Modernist Uruguayan Amethyst Rock Crystal Specimen on Black Lacquer Base
Located in New York, NY
This powerfully scaled and stunning Modernist Uruguayan Amethyst Rock Crystal Specimen on Black Lacquered Base originates from Uruguay during the latter half of the 20th Century. Fea...
Rock Crystal
"Absolut Vodka" Stone Pop Art Sculpture by Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Absolut Vodka - One of a kind sculpture Carved out of Italian ice alabaster Measuring 26 x 9 x 9 in Hand-carved from luminous Italian ice alabaster, this hyperrealistic sculpture ca...
Alabaster
$300Sale Price|39% Off
Coral Sculpture, Vintage, Light Green Color, Vintage Medium Size Coral, C 1970
Located in New York, NY
Decorative coral sculpture. The coral is from the 1970s and has a beautiful light colored green shade. Medium size coral sculpture.
Coral
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
Brass
Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Crystal
$225Sale Price|50% Off
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a...
Stone
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Sculptural Elephant Ear Selenite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Unusually large selenite cluster with rosette formations of crytsal clusters of gypsum or barite which contains sand grains with 'petals' or flattened crystal clusters formations in ...
Sandstone
$219Sale Price / item|9% Off
White abstract sculpture, hand crafted and cast (Ref.4)
Isolated And Isometric Hackmanite Crystal On Calcite From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Hackmanite on Calcite Weight: 118 Grams Dimension: H: 4.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 5 cm Origin: Sar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghani...
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Figure of Christ on a Calcite Cluster
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Sculptural 18th century Italian gold leaf wood fragment figure of Christ (Florence) on calcite crystal cluster in matrix. The calcite crystal cluster is from Elmwood Mine, Tennesse...
Rock Crystal
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Silver Grey Hematite Rossetts Crystals With Titanite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Hematite with Titanite Weight: 2118 grams Dimensions: H: 20 x W: 20 x D: 8 cm Origin: Tormiq Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, ...
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
One of a kind pair bronze sculptures 'Royal Birds of India'
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Royal Birds of India' - One of a kind pair of beautiful bronze sculptures, hand crafted moulded and cast in the lost wax process. Magnificent grand pair of birds in sculpture form that stand out and create a wow effect . The artwork is loosely inspired by the pea fowl, a bird native to India. The elegant stature of the bird is reminiscent of the regality and grace of the Indian maharajas...
Marble, Bronze
Impressive Cluster Of Huge Microcline Feldspar With Black Tourmaline
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Microcline Feldspar with Black Tourmaline Weight: 13.4 kg Dimension: H: 25 x W: 30 x D: 20 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gil-git Baltistan Prov...
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other