Centerpieces

Pair of plates of doughs or sweets, WMF, German WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internationally known today a...

A fine pair of antique English etched and engraved glass tazzas or cake plates. Attributed to Stevens & Williams or Webb. With engraved & etched designs trelliswork, flowers, and s...

Antique English hand painted persimmon ironstone bowl, circa 1910-1920.

Art Deco orange scaled centerpiece / bowl France 1930- 1940 glass, wood, stone measures: 14.5 cm height x 32 cm diameter. Conditions: Excellent consistent with age and use.

Centerplace In silver plated bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Push...

Visiting card Tray, WMF, German WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internation...

Antique Victorian Ruffled Art Glass Centerpiece Country: American Materials: Glass Style: American Antique Year: 1920s $895 Dimensions 20”H x 11.50”W x 11.50”D.

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...

Centerplace Silverplated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing th...

Art Deco centerpiece / bowl France 1930-1940 metal, wood 13.5 cm H x 23.5 cm diameter Conditions: good consistent with age and use.

Sculpture Year: 1900 Material: silver plated bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at ...

Eichwald Art Nouveau glazed centrepiece, with moulded swags on a green ground. Dimensions Height 11.5 Inches Width 11 Inches Depth 7.5 Inches

This antique centerpiece pedestal bowl is signed by an unidentified maker, but believed to have originated from the United States and date to appr...

Centerplace, wmf, German We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...

3 pieces wmf, German Measures: Centerplace 56 cm long x 25 High x 20 depth (cm) 2 Childrens 53 cm high x 50 diameter We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau an...

A Burmese embossed silver presentation chalice Burmese, early 20th century Measures: Height 31cm, diameter 16.5cm, weight 937 grams This remarkable and beautiful silver chalice,...

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Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German Page 173: in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 H...

Art Deco ceramic centerpiece / bowl. Mougin Freres France, 1920 Measures : 7.5 cm Height x 26 cm diameter. Conditions: Excellent consistent with...

A large, impressive and fine quality silver wine cooler made at the turn of the 20th century by Mackay & Chisholm at 59 Princes Street, Edinburgh. The lower half of the body of this ...

French Sèvres Centerpiece Art Deco Coupe with Metal Details. Unique design and very practical. Fine metalwork with stamped Art Deco medallions circling ...

A glass tray in very cool Art Deco from the 1920s - 1930s. Made in painted glass with a frame in walnut and colored aluminium. Slightly discolored painting...

What a spectacular example of the finest intaglio cutting! The incredible hand blown crystal blank is 1/2" thick and thus the intaglio cutting is deep and masterful-truly museum qual...

Pair of visiting card trays, WMF, German Page: 170 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover. WM...

Centerplace, Sign: Christofle Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at...

Stunning three-piece mirrored plateau made in French 1st Standard silver (950/1000). The large central oval plateau and two shaped side sections feature raised galleries with baluste...

Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German Page: 342 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 H...

Centerplace, Year: 1900 Firms: L. Alliot We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disp...

Moser vase in Amber glass (Bohemian) vase decorated with hand Applied Floral ornaments, gilt trims pattern one the glass. We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so tha...

This is a large hand blown emerald green opaque glass vase with applied open work copper overlay decoration, which is likely to have been manufactured i...

This stylish French Art Deco modernist centerpiece or bowl features a large round molded glass bowl with a swirled pattern in a lovely transparent burnt orange tone. The pedestal bas...

This antique silver plated epergne was made by the Elkington Plate Co. of England, and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victori...

A French Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece. Decorated with 3-female figures, each with a basket of flowers or a pitcher. Having a plaque with coat of arms on either side of the plateau...

Visiting card Tray, France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions w...

Visiting card tray, WMF, German WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internation...

Murano Technical Bullicante Attributed to Carlo Scarpa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at...

This Persian silver set is a beautiful group of manufacts realized in Iran in the beginning of the 20th Century. Silver and silver-plated metal. The s...

Centerplace, Sign: Christofle n: 2364323 Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions...

Centerplace Metal: Silver plated and crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your d...

Tray in cut crystal, base with sculptures of putti in sheffield. Period Early twentieth century Materials Cut crystal, sheffield Dimensions Ø 31 cm H 24 cm Conditions The p...

Ver large and impressive antique silver plate trophy cup, "Liberty Cartridge Company's Trophy Longest Straight Run, 1913, Western Connecticut T...

Murano. With silver applications. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

Continental Vienna Style Porcelain Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl, Early 20th Century A cobalt blue ground with figural beauties sitting on the base. A hand painted portait of another be...

Sterling silver compote / footed centerpiece dish from 1927 by Gorham and Whiting, a Gorham subsidiary, with beaded and fleur-de-lys designs across the rims in King Albert...

Art Deco nickel- plated with cut glass centerpiece vienna around 1920s Original condition Original glass.

Murano Technical Avventurina : We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale.  Fratelli Toso, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers who loved the art of glassmaking. With over 150 years of experience in the field, the Toso family improved their techniques and nowadays are one of the top award-winning manufacturers of Murano glass. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

Art Nouveau umbrella stand (garza) perfect condition Ceramic material signed Chaumelle Origin: France, 20th century. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international arti...

A Dutch silver oval jardiniere in Louis XVI style with cobalt blue glass, 1913 A Dutch silver oval jardiniere in Louis XVI style with cobalt blue glass inner tray. The jardiniere ...

Characteristic of the centrepieces known as Epergnes, this medium-sized Sterling Silver Edwardian example is designed to display flowers in its blooming-lipped central trumpet vase a...

Art Nouveau mirrored plateau with silver plate rim - supported by five floral form feet with trailing tendrils - bevel edge to the mirror - unsigned - Continental - circa 1910. 'F...

This dramatic and unusual sculpted vase has a very long neck and a very detailed portrayal of a peacock which has been separately modelled and applied to the basic vessel. The long n...

Boch Frères La Louvière Ceramic Centerpiece, Belgium, early 20th century. Wonderful and large ceramic centerpiece by Boch Frères from La Lou...

Murano with bubbles, iridescent We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing ...

French Art Nouveau Center Jardiniere Pewter Poppy vase with glass liner. Three poppies adorn the center of each side of this lovely centerpiece jardiniere w...

Murano Attributed to Carlo Scarpa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushi...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...