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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
Antique Wood Lectern with Carved Eagle, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Lecturn features a hand-carved wooden eagle attached to a metal base. Great piece of Americana to place upon a table or shelf.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made American Craft box.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl, Wood

Hollow by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An outstanding turned hollow form vessel, with a squat spherical shape. Signed 'Ellsworth 1981 English Walnut'.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Oversize Wooden Bowl in Walnut Branded Parrish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large bowl with light sap wood and dark edges. Excellent accent for modern design interiors. Flowers gourds glass objects all show well in this organic form.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Lucy Leuppe McKelvey Vase Navajo "Echos of the Anasazi"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and important pottery vase by Native American Artist Lucy Leuppe McKelvey. Beautifully executed depicting traditional cliff dwellings and other ancient symbols of the Native Am...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Standing Green Emerald Crystal On White Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Emerald Crystals on Matrix Weight: 32 grams Dimension: H: 4.2 x W: 3.8 x D: 2.6 cm Origin: Pakistan Treatment: None Description: This exqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Multi Jointed Organic Form Rosewood and Ash Dresser Top Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Multi hinged dresser box. Organic form of rosewood and ash. Signed Kevin Irvin 1981.
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Vintage Hand-Turned Maple Burl Wood Vase by D Goines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite burled wood vase, by the artist D Goines. Hand crafted with fine burl wood. One hole in the vase which is not damaged but natural characteristics of the wood.
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1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Burl

Blue Cap Tourmaline Crystals On Smoky Quartz With Morganite From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals on Quartz and Morganite Weight: 625 grams Dimensions: H: 9 x W: 14 x D: 8 cm Treatment: Both Tourmaline Crystals Repaired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Old West Carved Petrified Wood Tree Log Stone Sculptures American Studio Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of carved petrified wood tree sculptures, old western American studio craft. White H 9 3/8 in. / 3.9 lbs. Black H 20 3/4 in. / 15.12 lb...
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1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Detroit Artist Doug Spalding Light Up Pottery Robot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun cute quirky industrial themed table top Robot lamp. Colorful lamp accented by intermittent flashing red bulb inside. Designed and built by Detroit area...
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1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

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Mahogany, Walnut

Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted bronze clock in the form of yacht steering wheel made by Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, having a hinged bezel, si...
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Wilmer W Ramirez, Set of 2 earthenware vases, South america 1990s
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 2 earthenware vase Wilmer W Ramirez, South america 1990s H 17.5 cm - 16 cm diam. Signed under the base Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1990s South American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wooden Pelican Sculpture by Byrd Baker, 1979
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impressive and exquisite large-scaled hand carved wooden sculpture of a perched pelican ready to take flight with wings outstretched. Signed 'Byrd Baker 1979'
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

BENNINGTON - Large Brown Spatterware Bowl with Molded Edge - U.S. - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BENNINGTON POTTERY - Extra large antique brown spatterware bowl with molded rim - kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - United States - 19th century. Fair antique condition - ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Burl Wood and Leather Hexagon Decorative Box by Evert Sodergren, 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burl Wood and Leather Hexagon Decorative Storage Box by Evert Sodergren, Sodergren Atelier, Seattle, Washington. 1980 Exterior Maple Burl Wood with Mahogany Trim Interior Mahogany ...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottle Carnival Game Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unusual collection, a set of five old Ocean City or Virginia Beach boardwalk game prizes. These measure each about 20 inches high.
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight New England Glass Company, American 1852
By New England Glass Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852. The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of American Tiffany Sterling Silver Monkey Candlesticks
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Tiffany sterling silver monkey candlesticks.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Crane brass and walnut table top sculpture by Bill Scott
By Bill Scott
Located in South Charleston, WV
Crane sculpture Bill Scott, USA 1991 Walnut, brass lacquer 17 tall x 15 deep and 7.5 inches wide. From an estate of a collector of art from around the United States. Elegant details such as the method used to cut the brass to impart bird feather tuffs behind the head and at the base of neck coupled with carved walnut feathers to the tail show quality studio attention to detail and a high level of professional craftsmanship. Possibly American School art...
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Late 20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl, Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl Coos Bay, Oregon "nice wood grain and finish" "turned from a single piece of wood" "oiled with food grade mineral oil" "see last image for more bowls"
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Kaleidoscope by Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Hand Held Kaleidoscope by Kaleidoscope Artist Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989 Walnut Case Signed "Paretti 89" "some minor scratches on case - see images" ...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Annamarie Davidson Copper Enamel Plate & Lidded Wood Bowl –
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern studio craft set by acclaimed California artist Annamarie Davidson, featuring a hand-enameled copper plate and matching lidded wood bowl. Known for her ...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Petite Rosewood Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid century rosewood and brass inlay small oval accessory box in the style of Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd, circa 1960. Featuring a handcrafted clam shaped 2-piece smooth da...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Signed Joseph Pottery Mint Green Blue & Brown Ceramic Bowl Vase Vessel American
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Joseph glazed grey, mint green, blue and brown, green Pottery ceramic bowl, vase, vessel. Signed by Artist at the base. Joseph, 11/69. This bowl is perfect on display or used ...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

Intricately Inlaid Dovetailed Craftsman Built Lidded Dresser Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very possibly polish in origin. Finely made and assembled lidded box. Dovetail corners and intricate inlay of exotic woods and beads.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1980s Brass and Tessellated Stone Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s brass and tessellated stone box.
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Burl

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 .
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red Oval Art Glass Hand Blown Vessel Vase Signed by Artist Ivan Baj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large oval art glass hand blown Vessel Vase signed by Artist. Ivan Baj of Arcade of Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture. Signed: T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

American Cast Resin Alligator W/ Verdigris Finish Holding Inlaid Tray, 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast resin standing alligator with a verdigris finish, mounted cigar in teeth, arms holding rectangular satinwood inlaid tray with handles, and resting on a circular painted...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Juvenile Carousel Horse
Juvenile Carousel Horse
$5,496 Sale Price
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Turned Hollow Vessel by David Ellsworth, 1994
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional turned hollow vessel. Signed '1994 Ellsworth Figured Ash'. Designed and made in the USA by David Ellsworth.
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1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash

Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Red Oak Burl Hollow by David Ellsworth, 1980
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delicate lathe turned sphere in Red Oak burl with natural occlusions. Signed "Ellsworth 1980 Red Oak Burl".
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl, Oak

Turned Studio Bowl by Charles M. Kaplan, US, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Laminated walnut bowl by Charles M. Kaplan.
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

American Bronze Oval Elephant Herd Sculpture on Molded Edge Base , 20th Cent
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze oval elephant herd sculpture resting on a molded edge base, 20th Century.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Craftsman Sterling Silver Amphora Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver bowl. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, circa 1920. Ovoid with reeded rim and small c-scroll handles. Fluting and ogee-form frames (vacant). A traditional potte...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vibrant Green Demantoid Garnet Isolated Crystals On Matrix From Azerbaijan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen: Demantoid Green Garnet on Matrix Weight: 2260 grams Dimensions: H: 18 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm Origin: Kuh-e-Belqheys, Takaab County, Azerbaijan Treatm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Abstract Torso Sculpture by Slim Schramm Hand Carved Walnut Reclining Figure
By Slim Schramm
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved walnut torso sculpture by Slim Schramm is an abstract reclining figure. Schramm's exploitation of the natural growth patterns and irregularities of the wood lend to ...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl On Rubilite Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Rare Vorobyevite on Tourmaline Weight: 32 grams Specimen Dimension: H: 3 x W: 3.8 x D: 2 cm Origin: Deo Darrah, Khash and Kuran Wa Munjan Dist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Turned and Hand Carved Exotic Wood Bowl After Leroy Setziol
By 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

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.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Turned Wood Bottle in Rosewood Assembled in Three Pieces
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine example of wood turning. Three sections of turned rosewood put together to form a wine bottle. I believe this to be early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

American Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver box. Made by Ahrendt & Kautzman in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Allover spot hammer...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Jacob and the Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Lucchesi
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed bronze on marble base Italian, b. 1926. Born in 1926 in the village of Fibbiano Montanino, Lucca, Italy, Bruno Lucchesi has been called “the last of the Renaissance scul...
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1970s Italian Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unique Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique sculpture by unknown artist.
Category

20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Cocobolo

Rustic Woven Old Hickory Basket on Wooden Base
Located in Northport, MI
This handwoven hickory basket, attributed to the renowned Old Hickory Furniture Company of Indiana, exemplifies the rustic elegance and enduring craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood

29 Grams Deep Green Emerald Crystal On White Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Emerald Crystals on Matrix Weight: 29 grams Dimension: H: 3.2 x W: 3.1 x D: 2.3 cm Origin: Pakistan Treatment: None Description: This exqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

John Dickinson Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Francisco. Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pink Morganite Crystal With Purple Lepidolite And Quartz From Kunnar, Afghnistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Morganite with Lepidolite and Quartz from Afghanistan Weight: 62 grams Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 8 x D: 1.5 cm Origin: Darrah I Pech, Chapa Dara D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Early Studio Ceramic Bowl by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic round bowl with a flat foot ring studio crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970-80s. Covered in a brilliant ...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals With White Albite Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals with Albite matrix Weight: 3.5 grams Dimensions: H: 3.7 x W: 1 x D: 0.7 cm Treatment: None Origin: Kunnar Province, Afg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Isolated Pink Fluorite Crystal On Albite With Muscovite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Fluorite on Muscovite and Albite Weight: 311 grams Dimensions: H: 8 x W: 8.5 x D: 5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Nagar Valley, Skardu District,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

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