Modern Centerpieces

A fantastic ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...

Italian artist Esa Fedrigolli crafted this impressive polished gilded bronze centerpiece tray, platter, or vide poche. The piece features a heavy square shape with rounded corners an...

An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...

This elegant Italian 1980s polished brass decorative bowl or centerpiece features an important dimensional shape with a lightly hammered texture inside and out, and two large stag he...

Italian modern Ionic capital centerpiece bowl in brown ceramic, 1980s Vintage and elegant round base centerpiece in brown painted ceramic. The bowl has the shape of an Ionic capital....

Beautiful yellow glass centerpiece created by Peter Bramhall, signed and dated 8/2/80 on the base. The swirl design platter is uniquely shap...

The Italian company Roberto Sambone manufactured this lovely chrome and copper centerpiece, serving dish, or bowl for their 1980s "Graffiti" collection. The shiny chromed metal square design has rounded corners and is decorated with copper and silver plate inlaid floral decor featuring fern branches. The piece is marked inside: "Sambonet - Italy." The centerpiece is in good condition, with minor surface scratches due to regular use. Measurements: 10.25 in wide (26 cm) x 10.25 in deep (26 cm) x 0.82 in high (2 cm). Note: In 1856, after earning a Fine Arts diploma, Giuseppe Sambonet, son of a nobleman from Vercelli, got a Master Goldsmith license and established the company Giuseppe Sambonet, registering the seal bearing the initials "GS" with the mint in Turin. By the early 20th Century, his company was the Official Supplier to many noble families, including the Duchess of Genoa and the Count of Turin. In 1932, Sambonet was the first company in Italy to build an industrial manufacturing plant for sterling silver and galvanic silverware. In 1938, it developed an innovative process of producing stainless steel flatware and a silver-plated steel manufacturing technique. In 1947, it started manufacturing stainless steel knives and blades using its technology. In 1956, Sambonet conquered the international market and bit 53 competitors to supply the Hilton Hotel in Cairo with a hollowware line that remains in its collection today. Today, Sambonet is represented in some of the best hotels and restaurants worldwide. Customers can find Sambonet flatware...

Ginori stemware holder in Italian porcelain

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted. This unique Venetian goblet is a refined piece of art that stands ...

Postmodern tray / centerpiece Mas Italia in the style of Memphis Milano, 1980s.

1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label. ...

SIlversmith Prata Wolff designed this stunning large serving tray or centerpiece in the 1980s. The heavy silver plate platter is ornate with frosted Lucite...

Large Italian parcel-gilt, silver, and hardstone centrepiece from Milan, c.1980 Italian, Late 20th Century Weight: 14.064 kg Height 40cm, width 69cm, depth 52cm Bearing the mark of Argenteria Fiorentini & Spertini, of Milan, c.1980, this magnificent centrepiece is a large, extensive, parcel-gilt, silver, and precious stone sculpture demonstrating the quality of Italian and particularly Milanese decorative metalwork from the late twentieth century.   It is mounted on a oval-shaped base which is cast with rocaille, and is raised on eight wide-ribbon scrolled feet. This is turn is centred by a large, bright, immaculately veneered malachite central oval, and it is mounted variously around the side with a series of carved hardstone fruits. The central dish, with further everted ribbon scrolls, is supported by a series of four gilt pegasus sculptures...

Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra in years '82 bowl in glass signed and dated Measure 11 inches diameter x 2.5" high, in perfect condition A.

This elegant gilt metal decorative bowl or centerpiece, crafted in Italy in the 1980s, features a modernist rounded shape with a glass insert and tall raised handles. The glass conta...

Elegant pair of centerpieces made of thick glass using a hand-tabbed technique. The pair is in the style of the great Fontana Arte manufacture made in the 1980s. In the pair we find ...

1983 Vintage The Haldon Group cast aluminum footed centerpiece bowl or compote featuring low relief floral Sunflower design with scalloped basket weave ed...

Murano glass bowl with 24ct gold and murrine, attributed to Alberto Donà. This is a uniquely refined glass bowl, made by the famous Italian glassmaker Alber...

A stoneware vase by Paul Chaleff (1947-) made in 1984. Chaleff is known for his wood fired ceramic vessel without glaze or sometimes natural ash glaze. The vase on offer is of a highly geometrical form with handcut multifaceted lower body that rises and morphs into a rounded upper body with two hand-molded ears above the shoulder. The surface shows nice firing color variations due to the iron oxidation in the kiln and also carved lines left intentionally by the artist. It is marked with the artist's incised signature and date 84. This piece has a very strong Japanese wabi-sabi appeal which is the aesthetic influence of the artist's work and makes a visually arresting center piece for any interior. "Paul Chaleff is known for his large-scale wood fired ceramic sculptures and vessels. He also created a large body of wheel thrown functional vessels. His vessels are strongly influenced by Japanese pottery, especially the work of one of Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato. Chaleff was one of the first American potters using a Japanese style Anagama kiln and became a leader in the introduction of this form of wood-burning kiln. In 1989, he began a regular collaboration with the British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro. Over a period of thirteen years, they created nearly 50 works, both figurative and abstract. Caro’s sculpture has had direct influence on Chaleff’s work as has the sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, and the ceramics of John Mason...

Blue vintage Murano glass centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy. This superb Venetian centerpiece steals the scene, thanks to its vivid color ...

Incredible decorative Centerpiece in Lalique crystal, signed, with Floral decorations on the edges, circa 20th century, France. The Item is from the French luxury crystal manufacture...

Italian amber-color Murano glass amphora, 1980s, Venice. This amazing creation clearly owes to the Venetian love of beauty and art. Entirely made with blown amber-color glass in the...

A large stoneware jar by Paul Chaleff (1947-) made in 1987 and was purchased directly from the artist's studio in New York. Wood fired ceramic vessel with handcut lower body and pron...

Gabriele Pütz abstract realism ceramic artwork made in Germany, 1982. This work is called 'Einschlafhilfe' (sleeping aid) and is in the form of a pillow (kissen) with German numbers ...

This wonderful sculptural centerpiece serving or display piece for any dining table or buffet is two-tiered. The solid brass pegs or legs attach each piece of glass. Pieces of sculpt...

Italian modern Round centerpiece in black glass with light green spiral, 1980s Vintage and elegant Centerpiece with a round base in black glass with several spiral lines in light gre...