Etched Decorative Objects

Slender baluster vase, colorless glass with white and yellow, in the lower area with meadow green powder inclusions, arched, flush base with green-turquoise color inclusions, as well...

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

For any lover of Patrick Nagel, art or lover of collectible, modern glass, this is the perfect piece for you. We found this piece at an estate in Indian Wells, California that had on...

Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...

A French 19th-20th Century Orientalist Style Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lamp-Torchere, by Barcelona born artist Pedro Ramon Rigual (1863-1917). T...

French Art Deco round frosted glass perfume bottle (PENSEES D'ELLE by JAYTHO) with molded tulips design around the exterior and a matching tulip-shaped stopper (signed LALIQUE)

Inspired by vessels of antiquity, these vases features ornamentation that evokes friezes found on architecture of ancient Egypt. Crafted and finished by hand, the object has been wor...

Add a touch of historic glamour to a console, kitchen, or office space with this exquisite vintage glass candy jar. Crafted in France circa 1920, this...

This fabulous Art Deco atomiser is an absolute delight. Cut glass body with multi angled edges is in a beautiful lemon yellow colour glass with black silk bulb and tassel. It will look superb on a dressing table or bathroom shelf...

The look of a leather bound book with fine gold tooling to the exterior. Originally used for Bridge scorecard and playing cards (included). The piece is a compliment to the bookshelf...

A museum piece of French Art Nouveau glass art: Lamp with baluster-shaped foot on a stepped, flat, round stand raised in the centre, hemispherical shade, slightly heat-stretched and pressed upwards on four sides, made of multi-layered glass with coloured powder fusions, predominantly in yellow-orange, red, brown, green and blue-violet tones, with highly etched vine leaves and grapevine decoration, two fully sculpted snails on the foot as a special accent, Cameo signature ‘DAUM NANCY’ with Lorraine cross on the foot in the lower area, and on the shade, which rests on a patinated metal mount, which also carries the threads for the light sources, one at the top and one inside the foot. Technique: Handmade cameo glass Glass overlaid with several layers, with high-cut worked out motifs. Since the middle of the 19th century, the design has also been done by etching. Cameo glass vessels were already being made in antiquity; cameo glass vessels were already being made in ancient times, and at the end of the 19th century this glass art was further developed, especially in Nancy. Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: Circa 1905 Dimensions: Height: 53,5 cm / 21.06 in Diameter: 32,0 cm / 12.59 in Bibliography: Carolus Hartmann, Glasmarken-Lexikon / Encyclopedia of Glass Marks, Stuttgart / Germany 1997, Signature number 2984 on page 148, and page 561: Daum Frères & Cie, Verreries de Nancy Condition: Very good The electrification is functional, but should be renewed for safety reasons. About the design: The development of Art Nouveau glass art coincides with a revolution in lighting, the significance of which we can no longer fully appreciate today in the 21st century. Around 1880-1890, oil lamps and paraffin lamps were still almost unrivalled in every household. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the ‘electricity fairy’ emerged as a remarkable advance and gradually found its way into the daily lives of all social classes. The glassmakers at the Ecole de Nancy were true pioneers and eagerly seized the opportunity to use electricity to illuminate the colours applied to the glass. Colour was one of the main concerns of the master glassmakers at the Ecole de Nancy. Emile and Antonin Daum returned to the colours that had made the stained glass of the Middle Ages so splendid and extended the palette of colours in the glass mass as they needed it for the floral motifs and exact representations of nature. But the modulation of the colours, their arrangement in juxtaposed patches, the technique that the Impressionist painters practised on their canvases at the same time, was difficult to achieve due to the nature of the glass melted in a large mass. To achieve this richness of expression, around 1900 Daum developed ‘the process of applying glass powder and enamel to the outside of the vases to create coloured backgrounds or decorative spots’, according to the report of the jury of the 1900 World Exhibition. The field of naturalistic, contrasting and shimmering colours was one in which Antonin Daum excelled. This new technical process made it possible to create the symphonies of colour that we find on the ‘Vignes et escargots’ lamp...

Designed by René Lalique in 1921, this Ronces pattern vase features a bold array of winding blackberry vines. The vessel highlights the master's love of the striking forms and natura...

The clean lines of this vessel’s silhouette – a long, tapered mouth punctuated by twin indentions on either side – offer a striking counterpoint to its dramatic surface treatment. A ...

A coupe-shaped in Pale Yellow glass with Degradé of Violet. The motif resembles the leaf of a monstera plant. The pattern is acid-etched. The stem and foot are in Violet. This piec...

Art Deco large cut glass perfume scent bottle, dating to the 1930's and originating from Czech republic. In lemon yellow cut glass with jet black enamelled geometric design. Glass cu...

Large pair of Moroccan brown and green ceramic urns with lid, handcrafted in Fez Morocco, the green ceramic is hand-etched with Arabic writing calligraphy. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called Lettrism, it is a form of art that uses letters that are not supposed to mean anything, just put together as Decorative Art. It is just about the beauty of the free writing. Large vintage ceramic jars...

An elegant mid 20th century frosted and opalescent glass figure of a naked kneeling lady with fine hand finished detail and good sky blue colour, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1960 Materials: Opalescent Glass SKU: 20011 ABOUT Lalique Floreal Originally designed by René Lalique this vibrant model of a seated Art Nouveau beauty with flowers in her hair was originally produced between 1942 and 1947 and later re-issued by Marc Lalique in clear and opalescent coloured crystal glass...

This stunning French Art Deco centerpiece bowl was crafted by the crystal factory Choisy-le-Roi, France, and designed by renowned French glassmaker Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930. The ge...

This beauty can't be mistaken from any other era, it has all the bells and whistles an Art Deco collector could wish for. This very large and substantial beautiful Art Deco Czech perfume...

French Art Nouveau silvered metal bud vase with removable etched glass inset within a base cast with a woman playing the harp (WMF).  

Baluster-shaped vase body on a wide, round base, conical wall that widens upwards, on slightly sloping shoulders a short, narrow neck with a slightly flared mouth edge, colorless gla...

Lorenzo Burchiellaro surrealistic wall clock. Etched and patinated case Key wind clockworks.

Made in Sweden, 1960s. This vase was designed by Strombergshyttan. It is made in 2.5-thick transparent glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but...

Pair of brass mouse form decorative objects. Etched design detail. Signed made in India. Dimensions are of each individual item.

Handcrafted silvered metal trinket box with insets of semi-precious stones in hues of red jasper, green malachite, yellow citrine, and red carnelian agate. The round box has a series...

Large baluster-shaped vase with a large, round base, conically narrowing to a tubular vase body with a wide beaded ring just below the narrow opening with...

A fun modernist table / desk lamp, a contemporary organic creation entirely hand made in Italy, the geometric shape inspired by a fashion tailored suit design, the waisted middle par...

Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

An incredible quality Thomas Webb & Sons cameo double overlaid white over yellow etched and acid washed vase. This particular vase is of a yellow ground with white overlaid flowers, ...

Delving into the elemental marks of Egyptian hieroglyphics, these vases use original characters to adorn an object inspired by vessels of antiquity. Formed of natural clay and glazed...

Art Deco rectangular glass perfume bottles with geometric frosted glass cut outs and square, patinated silver metal top (JEAN LUCE) (2-PRICED EACH) See also item NIV235

This vase was created by Émile Gallé for the Escalier de Cristal at the end of the 19th century. A pioneering figure of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé was particularly influenced by Far E...

Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown Material: brass, bronze, cut glass, glass, metal, crystal, copper, zinc Technique: ca...

Handcrafted from natural clay, this organic vase embraces the charm of a desert succulent with geometric etchings and petite spikes. The aquamarine glaze hints at the CACTI Vase’s ta...

This Daum Nancy acid-etched glass vase represents an exceptionally rare and particularly graceful model from the renowned French firm. The glassmakers of Daum Nancy have long been ce...

This stunning Karl Palda Art Deco cigarette box is a prime example of 1930s Czech glass design, featuring a sleek rectangular body with an abstracted, cut-glass lid. The geometric Ar...

Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of Connecticut. No doubt circa 1875 and manufactured to commemorate the launching of "Le Tricolre Balloon" on June 6th, 1874 in France (I have attached image of actual French hot air balloon...

A stunning vibrant cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with brightly colored trees in the foreground against a hilly background and deep sky blue horizon, exhibiting excellent colo...

Inspired by vessels of antiquity, these vases features ornamentation that evokes friezes found on architecture of ancient Egypt. Crafted and finished by hand, the object has been wor...

Daum Nancy bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898 A "Cyclamens" multi-layered opalescent glass bonbonniere Acid-etched and enameled design of cyclamen flowers on a frosted pink and gree...

Colossal antique Emile Gallé "Ricin" vase in frosted art glass with light brown and delicate pink carvings in the form of flowers and foliage. Rare model. Early 20th century. Meas...

Mata Ortiz style beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase, black on black. The round pottery piece is made of black glaze clay and etched with a unique geometric arrow design i...

Daum produced vases in all four seasons, but autumn is the best for its rarity and color. Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588.Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588 France, CIRCA 1920.

Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles. Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...

Fine etched glass decorated with birds and foliate designs with Extra fine workmanship makes these pieces exceptional.

Very nice painted porcelain top etched metal Art Deco motive sides cigarette dispenser box.

Graphic, heavy solid bronze catchall. France circa 1970's. In the style of Ado Chale. This piece will ship from France and can be returned to either Fr...

French Victorian amber crystal vase with scalloped edge, & overall etched with foliate detail and mounted on a gilt bronze scroll form base.

Galle glass blossoming pods vase.

A multi-color ceramic pottery vase with carved design.

Large long neck vase vase with a bulbous base and a round stand and a neck that tapers towards the top, colorless glass with flaky white and yellow, in the stand area with light gree...

Dress a table or a console with this elegant antique black forest center piece composition. Crafted in Switzerland (or France) circa 1870, the glass vase rests on a leafy branch shap...

Impressive clear and frosted glass flower vase by Marc Lalique, the body rectangular cut with four tapering sides that pull in to a rounded base above a pair of reclining deer modelled as the stem and raised on a spreading circular foot. Signed under the base Lalique France. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1970 Materials: Clear and Frosted Glass DESCRIPTION Lalique Glass René Lalique (1860-1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer for many of the best-known Parisian jewellers. In 1885, he opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris, the former workshop of Jules Destape. In 1887, Lalique opened a business on Rue du Quatre-Septembre, and registered the "RL" mark the following year. In 1890, he opened a shop in the Opera District of Paris. Within a decade, Lalique was amongst the best-known Parisian jewellers. Oiseau de Feu (Firebird), 1922 In 1905, Lalique opened a new shop at Place Vendôme which exhibited not only jewellery, but glass works as well. It was close to the shop of renowned perfumer François Coty; in 1907, Lalique began producing ornate perfume bottles for Coty. The production of glass objects began at his country villa in 1902, and continued there until at least 1912. The first Lalique glassworks opened in 1909 in a rented facility in Combs-la-Ville, which Lalique later purchased in 1913. In December 1912, Lalique hosted an exhibition of Lalique Glass—as his glass would come to be known—at the Place Vendôme shop. During the First World War, the glassworks produced mundane items in support of the war effort. In 1919, work began on a new production facility in Wingen-sur-Moder, which opened in 1921. From 1925-1931, Lalique produced 29 models of hood ornaments; a mermaid statuette first produced in 1920 was also later sold as a hood ornament. During the 1920s and 1930s, Lalique was amongst the world's most renowned glassmakers. René Lalique died in 1945. His son Marc Lalique took over the business, operating initially as "M.Lalique" and later as "Cristal Lalique...

Daum Acid etched and enameled vase. Finely painted orchid flowers decoration. Spiderweb etched background. Great Art Nouveau item. The vase in signed " Daum Nancy" with Croix de Lor...

An antique glass vase by Fostoria offers melon bulbous form with flared lip and foot, having allover acid etched floral and foliate design, 20th ce...

Large "Devil's Churn" vase in frosted glass, manufactured by Iittala around 1950s-60s. Designer by Timo Sarpaneva a Finnish designer and sculptor. Engraved on bottom: Timo Sarpaneva ...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This trinket bowl is made in black and yellow sommerso etched glass, which has been hand-blown and hand-modeled. This vase is a vintage piece, therefore it mig...

1980s Perry Coyle Blown and Etched Glass Vase – Signed Studio Art Glass in Amber and Grey-Green This striking blown and etched studio glass vase by American glass artist Perry Coyle...

Handcrafted brass metal trinket box with filigree design. Features insets of coral and onyx semi-precious stones. The oval box has a series of engraved scrolls and a paisley motif o...

Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...