Inlay Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

1950s French Wooden Marquetry Tray – Provincial Scene with Winter Landscape Description: This traditional wooden tray was crafted in France in the 1950s using fine wood marquetry. T...

Rare and beautifully hand painted and glazed, porcelain tile in superb branches frame serving tray. This beautiful quality and marvelous design tile serving tray is another one of o...

Designed by the legendary Aldo Londi, this stunning ceramic centerpiece, also known as a cigar ashtray, is a rare masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted by Bitoss...

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris geometric coaster...

Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"D x .5"H. #3584  

Set of 6 Knife Rests - Resin Embedded Flowers, Ferns, and Seeds - France 1970s Charming set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded fern and seeds. Nice organic pi...

The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill is crafted from beech wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding gri...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown large Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass water pitcher and under plate. The set is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa ...

Decagon Walnut Tray with Star Marquetry Decoration Beautiful 20th century walnut tray with handles and marquetry star shaped decoration at the central part. Spain, 1930s-1940s. The e...

Wonderful vintage mid-century modern 6 gold embossed owl Tom Collins Culver glasses (2 with signatures) & a black resin Couroc tray with wood owl, brass, gold, and rhinestone inlays....

An Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Two-Tier Table Top Dumbwaiter Measures 15" in width, 15" in depth x 17" Height. Top is 6.5" in diameter. Lower tier clearance is 7.5".

Late 19th Century Italian Silver Hallmarked Pill Box Beautiful and rare silver pill or tobacco pendant. It features an elegant and exclusive hand-nielloed motif on the upper part. Pr...

Russian silver and niello beaker. Heavy sterling silver presentation cup with niello diamond pattern and blank cartouches. With hallmarks and stamped TA and KA 1859 and 84. Russia, c...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris geometric coaster...

This tray is a tray from the Art-Deco period. It is in wood, and inlaid wood, under a glass plate. Its shape is octagonal, and ends with two wooden handles. Its color is brown and be...

Centerpiece/serving plate in Marquina marble with honey onyx inlay. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as eac...

1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Resin Bakelite Like Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. Dimensions: Large 18” x 12.5”. A unique and charming black serving tray from the Mid 20th century, featuring an intricate Wells Fargo Stage Coach design, crafted by Couroc of Monterey. The Couroc serving...

Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in brass and semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Dimensions: L 45, W 20.5, H 1.5 cm...

Set of 4 coasters in white Carrara marble with brushed brass inlay. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...

A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown glass box is substantial in size and weight. It features a hexago...

Mother-of-pearl and rosewood 19th century tea caddy lacquer box in very good condition.

A round pished Egyptian tray in this style serves both as a functional item for serving drinks with grace and style, and as an exquisite decorative piece to adorn homes, showcasing the artistry and ctural heritage of Egypt and its surrounding regions. It is a testimony to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that has been cherished for centuries, a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate admirers around the world. A pished North African Egyptian pished brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship that showcases the rich artistic heritage of the country. It is meticously handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in metalwork and imbue each tray with intricate designs and meticous attention to detail, inlaid with copper and silver metal with some Arabic writing. The tray typically features a circar or rectangar shape, with a slightly raised rim to prevent items from sliding off. The brass material is carefly worked to achieve a smooth and shiny surface, which is then pished to a lustrous finish, enhancing the natural beauty of the metal. One of the distinguishing features of a pished Middle Eastern Egyptian brass tray is its exquisite engraving and inlay work. The artisans skillfly carve intricate patterns, geometric motifs, or elaborate floral designs onto the surface of the tray. These designs are often inspired by traditional Egyptian architecture, Islamic art, or nature, and reflect the ctural and artistic influences of the region. A round pished Islamic metalwork, is a breathtaking example of the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the region. Handcrafted with skillf precision, this tray showcases a harmonious blend of ctural influences, resting in a piece that is both visually captivating and historically significant.About Islamic Metalwork. Arabesques, a hallmark of Islamic art, are gracefly interwoven patterns that symbize the infinite and the interconnectedness of all creation. Calligraphy, featuring verses from the Quran or other religious or poetic texts, adds an element of spirituality and ctural significance to the design. Islamic brass metalwork, including brass trays, is an intricate and beautif form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particar, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various ctures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays invves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques invved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass tray. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The tray is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the shallow depression of the tray. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the tray is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tos to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree invves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and sdering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, invves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like pishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. Throughout history, Islamic brass trays...

A refined Art Nouveau wooden tray from the 20th century, featuring a rectangular shape and elegant, embossed edges that capture the flowing lines typical of the movement. The surfac...

We offer an spectacular fine sample of traditional Mexican abalone inlay work. The pitcher is marked on the underside Hecho en Mexico, circa 1960.

A striking example of contemporary collectible design, this glass sculpture centerpiece, inspired by the work of Noguchi, is a visual marvel created using advanced glass fusion techn...

A Morrocan Mizrachi Challah Dish inlaid with silver filigree metal and likeness of Rebecca at the well with Hebrew inscriptions, circa 1910. This is extremely rare and demonstrates t...

Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.

Joseph Heinrich's Native American-style copper, abalone, and shell-inlaid salver of circular form, the patinated copper body with rolled rim, and the center inset with numerous hand-...

Monumental and exceptional masterwork by Norwegian ceramic pottery artist Elina Brandt-Hansen (1955-2017), circa 1990s. The piece speaks for itself and ...

Presented with Silver Shield Escutcheons From our Knife Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Georgian Satinwood Knife Boxes. The Knife Boxes with sloping tops an...

This tray is larger than found usually and has a scalloped wooden gallery. It is quarter-veneered, inlaid in boxwood with scrolling acanthus and centered by an inlaid oval patera..l...

American organic modern handcrafted Marquetry hardwood & Chrome decorative serving tray or centerpiece with a finish. Note the beautiful wood g...

A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade mosaic Moroccan zellige surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by J...

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Decanter Box, With Four Atlantis Decanters & Decorative Inlay The hinged lid with paterae and line inlaid decoration, ...

Circa 1960. We offer this beautiful handmade Silver Plated Dish by Los Castillo with Malachite Inlays , includes Los castillo marked and numbered with the piece 250. Los Castillo is...

Early 20th century walnut serving tray with inlay Handsome serving / drinks tray Measures: 20" long x 13.75" wide + 3/4" metal surround Good antique condition.

French wood marquetry tray with bamboo handles makes for the perfect service item or wonderful addition to any coffee table Natural color variations throughout Rounded bamboo trim and curved half moon...

A striking example of contemporary collectible design, this glass sculpture centerpiece, inspired by the work of Noguchi, is a visual marvel created using advanced glass fusion techn...

These are a superb quality pair of early 20th Century antique Japanese cloisonné plates, which have wonderful light blue colour background with pink, green, red and grey coloured flo...

English mahogany oval serving tray with flanking bulbous brass handles, scalloped molded border, centered satinwood conch shell, and intricately intertwined satinwood inlaid ribbon, ...

A rare and Beautiful Ice Bucket Made of different Wood Inlay. Lined with a water proof liner and removable lid. The bucket is a complement to many styles of bars or in a kitchen wi...

Decorative wooden tray featuring an elaborate composition of carved and openwork floral and botanical motifs. Its surface incorporates delicate gold-toned inlays arranged as small fl...

Bring modernism with an unexpected twist to your decor! A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a creation signed by Paolo Birello, the shape surprisingly perforat...

A wonderful tessellated plate / bowl with fish details. At 18.25" the piece is a very large shallow bowl with tessellated fossil stone and or onyx detai...

Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with honey onyx inlay. Material: White Carrara marble, honey onyx. Dimensions: D 33 H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble i...

We offer this Rare Midcentury Mexican dish in Peace Dove Form by Los Castillo in silver plated and stone inlay includes marked brand and serial number #332.

This vase is notable for its unique vertical and horizontal stripes. It was commissioned for the individual whose inscription appears on the bottom: Hugin 1-5-59. Wilhelm Kåge: A Pi...

Elixir Bar Box by Procreo is the most show stopping piece to add to your interior and transform your drinking ritual. A unique combination of most exotic and vibrant natural wood ha...

A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a jewel-like creation, signed by Paolo Birello, the shape recalls the sail of a boat, because inspired by the Venice enviro...

A particularly fine pair of knife boxes with bands on the mahogany slanted hinged lids and shaped fronts. The interior with inlaid satinwood star motifs inside the lids, carved slots...

A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a jewel-like creation, signed by Paolo Birello, the shape recalls the sail of a boat, because inspired by the Venice enviro...

A stunning and magnificently made R & Y Augousti large circular serving tray, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. This elegant tray features brass, grey shagreen, blue penshell, and...

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.

English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a compartmentalized fitted interior, and terminating on the original turned legs with brass c...

Large rectangular geometric patterned wood and white bone inlaid serving tray. Made of wood and then tessellated with dozen of sustainably sourced...

Set of 6 Dominick & Haff mixed metal breakfast knives from the late 19th century, in American Aesthetic style. These sterling silver knives are inlaid with gold and other metals and ...

Tray mahogany in solid mahogany marquetried hand carved piece.

Contemporary modern Murano Art glass Mosaic centrepiece: High quality of execution using the sophisticated technique of glass fusion with a see-through mosaic of murrine (each little...

Wooden tantalus, France, 1860s - 1870s Additional Information: Materials: Wood, brass, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, wood Vintage from the 19th century Style: Boulle Place ...