American Craftsman Decorative Objects
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: American Craftsman
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof.
Lions carved into the back of the saddle.
Requires little restoration.
Started to paint 40 years ago but...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare carved wooden carousel camel with a monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel.
Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...
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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Juvenile Carousel Horse
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Old juvenile wooden carousel horse in the style of Charles I D Loof and Gustav Denzil 1911.
Loof built carousels in Coney Island in 18...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden carousel camel with monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection for mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Louis Mendez Ceramic Nude Centaur Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) hand-built raku-fired ceramic pottery statue sculpture depicting a horned and winged male centaur creature glazed russet red on unglazed legs, text...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Wood Geometric Sculpture Stamped A Geddis 77
By Aleph Geddis
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage wood geometric sculpture. Stamped 'A Geddis 77'. Probably monkeypod wood. Attributed to Aleph Geddis.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Geddis admired Indigenous wood ca...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Handcrafted Turned Wooden Bowl by Franz Woodworks
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 2007
Handcrafted wooden bowl. Stamped on base 'Handcrafted by Robert L. Frantz 2007'. Beautiful detail to this handcrafted piece in medium wood tones. A great piece for styling,...
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rosan "Bacchanal" Bronze Sculpture, 1987
Located in New York, NY
Rosan (Costa Rican/American, b. 1940), "Bacchanal", Bronze Sculpture, 1987, signed to verso "c. Rosan 1987" and numbered to base " RFA". 19.75" H x 14" W x 8.5" D.
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Late 20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Vintage Miniature USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s.
These charming jugs exude timeless appeal and are perfect for collectors, decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with a touch of vintage rustic Americana.
Mini Crockery Jug Pottery Crock Small Pottery Jug Brown Top Glaze.
Antique Miniature Stoneware...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Louis Mendez Art Pottery Stylized Busts, 2
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Pair of Studio Art Pottery Stylized Busts, signed "Mendez". Larger: 16"H x 12.5" W x 11.5" D.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Lazlo Ispanky Girl on Beam Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Lazlo Ispanky (Hungarian/American, 1919 - 2010), Girl on Balance Beam, Bronze Sculpture, edition: 6/25, 1980, signed, mounted on swivel base. 27.25" H x 12.5" W x 6.5" D.
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20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Moulthrop era spalted pecan turned wood vessel by Alan Raelston
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned and crafted Blonde wood vessel . Signed on underside Alan Raelston , Spalted Pecan .
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Michael Elkan Studios "Castles #14" Hand-Carved Birdseye Maple Box
Located in Sacramento, CA
Hand-carved birdseye maple burl box by Michael Elkan Studios, Silverton, Oregon. Titled “Castles #14,” this is a beautifully carved piece, showcasing the distinctive grain and qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Birdseye Maple Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact.
All made from the same bloc...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Joan Shapiro Nude Woman Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) White Alabaster Stone Sculpture carved into a stylized nude female figure, signed to reverse, mounted on a wooden base. Overall: 10.25" H x 4" di...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Joan Shapiro Female Figure Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) White Alabaster Stone Sculpture depicting a stylized female figure, signed to reverse, mounted on a black marble base. 10.25" H x 4" diameter.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004.
The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase Signed Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This highly rare and innovative Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase is by Louis Comfort Tiffany and originates from the United States Circa 1916. This vase is a true gem, wit...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage T.C. Wheaton Co Glass Embossed Apothecary Bottles Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 vintage apothecary bottles with stoppers and embossed. Classic and unique, these beautiful bottles sparkle in vintage gl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Bronze Group Sculpture titled 'Old Dragoons' after Frederic Remington
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this wonderful piece - Remington's 1905 copyrighted sculpture group, featuring five horses and four riders – two American cavalrymen and two Plains Indians – show...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Louis Mendez Ceramic Nude Centaur Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) hand-built raku-fired ceramic pottery statue sculpture depicting a horned and winged female centaur creature with polychrome metallic glazes on ung...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Edna McCoy, "Giselle" Ceramic Midcentury Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Edna Sorelle McCoy (American, XX), "Giselle" a red-painted ceramic sculpture on wooden base, signed to underside "Edna McCoy" and depicting dancers in the famous act II pas de deux f...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan Sapele wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Vintage Signed Studio Pottery Urn
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Signed studio pottery urn with lid. Beautiful warm colors. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Miami estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Coastal 1960s Solid Brass Flamingos - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho brass flamingos. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Faux Coral Plaster Urn
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal large urn. Chic faux coral in a heavy plaster composition. Great indoors or outside. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Vintage Boho Turned Wood Small Lidded Vessels - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous trio of three vintage lidded vessels. A chic turned wood design with delicate lids. Absolutely beautiful. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Signed Glazed Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho pitcher. A chic studio pottery piece that is marked on the bottom. An almost Faux Bois design in brown and chartreuse. Acquired fro...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan Sapele wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan Oak wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Contemporary Found Object Sculpture Signed Lisa Lulo
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous found object sculpture of a man. Signed by the artist Lisa Iulo. A brilliant assemblage of bits and pieces to create this striking character. Acquired from a NY estate
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan black Walnut wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan Sapele wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Turned and Hand Carved Exotic Wood Bowl After Leroy Setziol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A turned wood vessel with a hand-carved, Mayanesque glyph motif, its craft pedigree evidenced by a rim that is ever so slightly out-of-round, and floating over a shallow, recessed fo...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray home office dresser kitchen in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet board, vanity board or catchall board for home, office, dresser or kitchen is a collectable among home decorators. For home, office, dresser or kitc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
American Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1920. Rectangular window with curved corners in sam...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Studio Craft Movement Modernist Abstract Wood Sculpture, 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement abstract carved wood sculpture. Minimalistic bust ( head and neck ) set into free form rough cut beautifully figured wood base. Attributed to well reno...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray forhome office dresser kitchen instock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish American artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser or kitchen was made just for you from top-quality...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray forhome office dresser kitchen instock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser and kitchen is made from solid reclaimed White Oak . This piece was designed and created ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Modern Sapele solid wood wrapped in clear hard Maple Vide-Poche in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan Vide-Poche was made just for you from solid Sapele wood and clear maple. This piece was designed and created with extreme valleys and peaks to capture morning, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
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Maple, Sapele Wood
Modern Solid Sapele wood Vide-Poche in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This elegant artisan Vide-poche tray was crafted from top quality solid Sapele wood just for you. This piece was designed and created with extreme bubbles and defined valleys to capt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sapele Wood
Wood valet tray vanity tray catchall tray forhome office dresser kitchen instock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This stylish artisan This wood valet tray, vanity tray or catchall tray for home, office, dresser and kitchen is collectable among home decorators. for home, office, dresser or kitc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creativ...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Artisan White Oak wood organizer vide poche in stock
Located in Sacramento, CA
This elegant artisan tray made from top quality solid white oak wood. This piece was designed and created with extreme valleys and peaks to capture morning, afternoon and evening lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique Brass Sabbath Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Shabbas Candle Holders, rendered in hand wrought brass with refined and classical banded detailing originate from the United States, Circa 1910. Designed to be lit prio...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand Hammered & Polished Copper Candlesticks by Hessel Studios California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant arts & crafts style hand hammered copper candlestick holder made by Hessel Studios in San Rafael California. Tall sinewy and...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
American Studio Craft Movement Abstract Sculpture Wood Bust, 1970-1980
By Margery Goldberg
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement abstract modernist wood sculpture bust figure w/ hand crafted, hand carved, stack laminated construct...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fulper Buttress Vase in Green
Located in Kennett Square, PA
Fulper Buttress vase in gorgeous shades of green and brown. Lovely example of early 20th century American art pottery, made in New Jersey. a few tiny 'flea bites' in the glaze are fr...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Painted Fantasy Chess Pieces with Kings Queens Jesters Castles Unicorns
Located in Ferndale, MI
Board not included. Interesting set of lead soldier type figures each hand painted and mounted on turned wood disc bases. Castle as the rook is the large...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural inclusions of the burl and bring out the beauty of the organic form.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Burl
1940s Wendell August Forge Aluminium Plate for Brockway Glass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aluminium forged plate with a lake and trees design. Manufactures in the 1940s by Wendell August Forge for Brockway glass. This pieces was han...
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1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
American Craftsman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Michael Elkan, Gary Genetti, David Ellsworth, and David N. Ebner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $1,347.
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