Enamel Furniture

An exceptional and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel box signed Inaba, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895. Distinguished by its magnificent golden yellow enamel grou...

A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dr...

Marvelous and truly unique large solid brass arch table lamp in a gorgeous combination of polished brass, brushed bronzed brass, and black enameled brass, completed by an off-white p...

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the Honda school. Measuring 7 ½ inches tall, the vase has a rounded body, a slender neck and a gently flared mou...

A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Baluster shape. Birds and greenery motif against the turquoise ...

Striking 1969 Jere wall sculpture featuring a lively grouping of dimensional butterflies arranged along a branching metal framework. Each butterfly is individually formed in metal wi...

*** FREE IMPORT FEES TO USA *** Cartier Paris Baignoire 18ct Gold Plate & Brass Mechanical Alarm Clock, Black Enamel, 1980s An exquisite vintage Cartier Paris mechanical alarm ...

A striking vintage enamelware cookware collection comprising seven saucepans in graduated sizes and one coordinating lid. Each piece features a white enameled body with vivid red tri...

An exceptionally rare and monumental pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel on porcelain covered jars, attributed to the celebrated Meiji-period enameler Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), associated with the important Shippo Gaisha workshop, circa 1875–1885. These magnificent covered jars represent an extraordinary achievement in Japanese decorative arts during the early Meiji period. Their monumental proportions, exceptionally elaborate polychrome decoration, unusual porcelain construction, and remarkable state of preservation as a matched pair distinguish them as important examples of nineteenth-century Japanese craftsmanship. Each jar is of imposing ovoid form, rising to pronounced shoulders and a short cylindrical neck, surmounted by an elaborate domed cover with a projecting rim and distinctive flattened finial. Every visible surface is richly decorated with exceptionally intricate cloisonné enamelwork, combining naturalistic floral ornament with sophisticated geometric patterns and elaborate architectural borders. The principal bodies are covered in delicate polychrome floral sprays against a rich aubergine-brown ground, with blossoms in shades of yellow, white, orange, lavender, and pale blue, interspersed with brilliant turquoise and emerald-green foliage. The flowers are surrounded by an intricate network of scrolling tendrils, creating a remarkably harmonious decorative composition. Dominating the principal faces are magnificent ornamental medallions outlined in yellow enamel, incorporating alternating sections of emerald-green latticework and cobalt-blue geometric patterns. These elaborate reserves frame symmetrical compositions of scrolling arabesques, stylized foliage, and floral motifs in turquoise, pale blue, coral, white, and green. Particularly striking are the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling ornaments appearing on the sides of the jars, which bear compelling stylistic similarities to documented examples associated with Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha. The shoulders, necks, and covers are enriched with exceptionally complex geometric borders incorporating interlocking fretwork, repeating triangular patterns, and delicate spiral ornament. Even the flattened finials are individually decorated with multicolored floral motifs, demonstrating the extraordinary attention devoted to every detail. The monumental scale, remarkable complexity of decoration, and unusual porcelain construction make this pair an outstanding example of jitai shippo (磁胎七宝), the technically demanding Japanese art of cloisonné enamel applied to porcelain rather than the more conventional metal foundation. Attribution to Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha: Takeuchi Chubei was an important Japanese enameler active during the Meiji period, particularly associated with the production of cloisonné enamel on porcelain. This specialized technique required close collaboration between porcelain manufacturers and master enamelers, with ceramic bodies produced in centers such as Seto and subsequently decorated with intricate wire-defined enamelwork in the Nagoya region. The attribution of the present monumental pair to Takeuchi Chubei is supported by significant stylistic and technical comparisons with signed examples offered at Christie's and documented works preserved in important Japanese and American museum collections. Of particular importance is a rare pair of cloisonné enamelled porcelain vases offered at Christie's, Japanese Craftsmanship: Art of the Meiji Period, Lot 86, bearing the signature Dainihon seizo Shippo gaisha kojin Takeuchi Chubei. The Christie's pair, measuring approximately 35.7 cm in height, incorporates elaborate scrolling motifs, stylized flowers, and richly colored geometric ornament. The distinctive decorative vocabulary bears particularly compelling similarities to the present monumental jars, especially the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling compositions. A further important comparison is a signed cloisonné enamelled Arita porcelain vase offered at Christie's, measuring approximately 58 cm in height and bearing the signature Shippo Takeuchi Chubei. The auction catalogue references a closely related example preserved in the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Japan. Important Museum Comparisons: The significance of Takeuchi Chubei's work is further demonstrated by examples preserved in major institutional collections. Tokyo National Museum, Japan The museum preserves an important pair of large covered porcelain jars decorated with birds and flowers, dated 1881, with porcelain bodies attributed to Kawamoto Masukichi...

A large and exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel and Satsuma ceramic vase dating to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1900. Standing an impressive 19 inches tall, the vase ...

An exceptional and unusually elaborate Indian Mughal-style jeweled silver, gold-inlaid, and polychrome enamel box, dating to the mid-to-late nineteenth century, circa 1860. Distingui...

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of the Meiji period, circa 1890, attributed to the celebrated Nagoya enamel master Hayashi Kodenji (1831–1915). Distinguished by its bri...

An exquisite French Art Deco circular hinged silver box, dating to circa 1920, featuring a magnificent cobalt-blue guilloché enamel lid. The lid is beautifully decorated with a vibr...

Produced by Jese Möbel in the 1960s, this height-adjustable table features a rectangular light wood top mounted on four slender tapered legs in black enamel with brass foot caps. A b...

An exceptional 1930's Art Deco uranium glass vase originating from the Czech Republic. Heavily decorated and most glorious geometric decoration. High quality with the most beautiful ...

Small French green enamel industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex Measure: Weight 0.3 kg / 0.7 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitab...

Small Dutch white enamel industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...

Green enamel industrial wall light with white interior. Diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4” cm, 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...

An elegant late 19th-century Wedgwood mantel clock, dating to circa 1890, featuring the distinctive blue and white Jasperware decoration for which the celebrated English manufacturer...

Finely Crafted Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze France, late 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 6 x 11 x 7 cm Elegant inkwell made of gilt bronze with an elaborately execu...

From the Mid Century. The 4 great Chinese carved cloisonné enameled figurine/sculpture to complete the famous historical figures of "the Four Beauties", Xi Shi, Diaochan, Wang Zhaoju...

industrial lamp dark/grey enamel white interior Shipped in parts, easy to put together Weight: 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...

*** FREE IMPORT FEES TO USA *** Cartier Paris Baignoire 18ct Gold Plate & Brass Mechanical Alarm Clock, Cream Enamel, 1980s An exquisite vintage Cartier Paris mechanical alarm cloc...

French industrial pendant Green enamel with brass top Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century and Art Deco style pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. This chandelier is composed of a brass ...

In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables after h...

A beautifully rendered English tole tea tray, painted with an extensive chinoiserie landscape in gilt and bronze powder against a black lacquer ground. The rolled rim encloses a dens...

Pilastro Portombrelli perforated umbrella stand in cream white enameled metal, produced in the Netherlands during the 1960s. The rectangular body features a regular grid of perforati...

Rectangular pocket cigarette case in the shape of a diary in 925/1000 sterling silver, lid with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, with black lined edge, with lost, i.e. semi-inv...

An elegant French Art Nouveau jewelry box attributed to Legras, crafted from vivid cobalt and sapphire blue art glass and delicately hand-enameled with graceful white blossoms and so...

A sculptural black basalt shell bowl by Wedgwood, made in England circa the 1960s as part of the manufacturer's Basalt range. Slip-cast in black stoneware, the bowl takes the form o...

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

Wonderful and unique set of four Mid-Century coat hooks entirely crafted from solid brass and enriched with black and coral red enamel details. This elegant set was produced in Italy...

A great Chinese Guanyin cloisonné enameled figurine/sculpture holding a fan with intricated design on the entire body and standing on a fitte...

An exceptionally rare and unusually large Japanese cloisonne enamel box of the Nagoya School, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900. Distinguished by its extraordinary decorati...

Black enamel German railroad wall light black enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm, 2 holes to secure Weight: 3.30 kg / 7.3 lb Priced per individual item....

Vintage industrial pendant made of green enamel with brass top. white interior and frosted glass Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suita...

Green enamel industrial wall light with white interior. Diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4” cm, 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...

Dutch Mid-Century swivel lounge chair by Leolux, produced in the 1970s and upholstered in buffalo leather throughout. The wide, deeply scooped seat shell flares dramatically at the s...

John Hutton for Donghia black center table composed of wood finished in high-gloss enamel, tapered square legs, metal casters and a single drawer. Two available, sold individually.

This striking mid-20th century Chinese cloisonné vase presents a classic baluster form, rising from a slightly flared foot to a gently waisted neck and everted rim, all finely mounte...

An exceptionally elegant Art Deco silver and enamel vanity case or minaudiere, circa 1920s–1930s, retailed by Cartier. Of rectangular form with gently curved sides, the case is richl...

Mid-Century torchiere floor lamps by Walter von Nessen, each finished in white enameled aluminum. The form is spare and deliberate — a slender cylindrical stem rises from a flat circ...

Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top. white interior Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...

French factory wall light green / petrol enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual it...

Set of Four Silver Gilt and Polychrome Enameled Open Salt Cellars and Spoons, marked Faberge and with "88" marks. Weight: 4.60 ozt.; cellar: 1.25" H x 1.5" Diameter.  Provenan...

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

Paris, Empire, c. 1810, bronze body, fire-gilt and patinated, designed by Jean-André Reiche in 1808, 8-day movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals, figure of the wearer on an oval ...

This documented Art Deco tray, crafted in America circa 1935, is a testament to the era's bold design language and attention to form. Its defining feature is a spiral Cubist églomisé...

Cylindrical umbrella stand built from vertical teak slats arranged in an open barrel formation, secured at top and bottom by black enameled metal banding. The slats taper inward slig...

A finely executed pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each measuring approximately 15.5 inches in height, decorated with continuous landscape scenes featuring groups of horses in...

Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light clear bubble glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual it...

A striking and sophisticated example of 1930s Art Deco design, this vintage enamel cigarette case embodies the glamour, elegance, and mod...

Amazing 1960's mid-century modern brass and iron with enamel shades adjustable floor lamp in the style of Stilnovo, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use,...

Industrial wall light Black enamel shade, brass and cast iron arm and wall plate Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10 cm, 2 holes to secure Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individu...

A striking and high-quality Neo-Gothic Vienna regulator wall clock, dating to the late 19th century and featuring a rare three-train movement with quarter-hour strike on two gongs. ...

A rare desk CLUB lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is an exceptionally rare Art Deco Dunhill “Club” desk petrol lighter, manufactured in Switzerland for the British market and...

Matched pair of nightstands attributed to Wim Rietveld for Auping showcase the clean geometry and functional approach of Dutch Mid-Century design. Red wood frames encase the body wit...

An exceptional and unusually large Japanese cloisonné enamel planter attributed to the celebrated Meiji-period enamel artist Goto Seizaburo (1857–1923), circa 1890. Measuring an impr...