German Furniture

Pair of German silver birds, ca 1920. A rooster and hen with downturned wings and flamboyant flouncy tails. The rooster has a shaggy crown and raised talon and looks down while the h...

Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 131 cm / depth 7...

German majolica aqua plate with birds swallow and insect circa 1900.

Antique aluminum dental phantom teaching head model with a gold tooth, 1920's. A wonderful fun sculptural dental phantom, the aluminum head with lower...

Antique 20th Century German solid silver figure of an owl. This realistically modelled bird has original set glass eyes and gilt feathers plumage. A true conversation piece, that wil...

20th century German armchair in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs. Seats and back upholstered with studs. Signs of use minimum DIM.: 97 x 64 x 50 cm.

Antique office set from around 1920, Germany. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. Dimensions: Desk: height 77 cm / width 160 cm / depth 80 cm Library: hei...

Ein Paar Jugendstil-Kerzenleuchter aus geschmiedetem und gehämmertem Eisen von Goberg / Hugo Berger.

Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape. Dimension...

Large original Art Nouveau table lamp / piano lamp from the 1910s in good working condition. The lamp is made of die-cast zinc with a bronze finish and a flower-shaped glass shade. T...

Model of the worker bee (Apis mellifica) magnified 35 times, mounted on foot. One side shows the outer shape, the other the inner constitution and viscera that can be removed.This la...

This Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s. It features a pale green opaline lampshade and bronzed / burnished hardware. The light requ...

German Classical 800 silver centerpiece, ca 1910. Solid oval well and curved sides with reeded rim, open basketweave, and chased and engraved ornament: Leafing scroll frames inhabite...

A magnificent antique German solid silver Minaudière adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of the case, with the back of the cat on the back cover. The cat i...

BOHEMIAN FLUX: A VASE, kuk Fachschule für Keramik und Verwandte Kunstgewerbe, Turn-Teplitz, c. 1905; the ceramic vase with a dark underglaze ground has a matte orange peel overglaze in ochre, apricot, lapis and celadon; the shape of the vase resembles a Japanese Saki bottle with the addition of four long and slender handles at the top third; incised before firing on the base in script lettering,“P.W.”, stamped before firing with the Fachschule mark and 73, and marked “G2.” in black ink; the vase measures: 13” high. Flux- continuous moving, a glazing method, fusion- the artist who produced this remarkable vase has presented a profoundly poetic and technical meditation on this subject. Moving way beyond the pursuit of creating only functional objects, the student ceramists at Fachschule Teplitz had ingrained in them the Europeans’ fascination for Japanese objects “from the floating world” and the design aesthetic known as Japonisme. Truly modern interpretations of Japonisme had begun to evolve into an internalizing of the aesthetic principles and a shift away from imitation of Japanese style applied to a Western format. This vase is noteworthy in that it illustrates this important Modernist shift in European ceramics. The elements of the saki bottle can be divided into three key components which taken as a whole create a rather feminine line. In keeping with this approach, the Fachschule student presents a slender bare neck, like décolletage, which flares ever slightly and then narrows to a high waist before voluptuously widening down and terminating gracefully to a round base. The ceramist gives special emphasis to pleasing proportions and the complementary relationship to the number 3; the measurement at the widest section of the vase equals the same distance from that point up to where the bottoms of the handles join to the body of the vase as well as the full arms’ length. Instead of inscribing the vase with Japanese calligraphy denoting a saki shop, the student takes a radically modern approach by attaching the vase with four handles. And yet, this act is every bit a form of written identification. The arms are the embodiment of the idea of flux in that they are a substance applied to a surface by the welding together to promote their union. The handles serve a new and surprising function. They are carriers of a concept. Fluidity- flux -can be created when an artist joins disparate elements into a harmonious whole. Flux is also a substance used to promote the fusion of minerals and metals and a term describing ceramic glazing. The presence of silica in glazes creates a glassy finish when fired at high temperatures. Matte glazes result from the presence of crystals under the surface and the balance between silica, flux and alumina in the glaze materials. By deliberately under-firing this vase and playing with a combination of additives forming the flux glaze, the end result appears matte and textured. The orange peel quality and alluring color palette are transformative. The effect evokes a waterfall or another continuous moving flow of water like a stream - in flux. So not only does this artist take a Meiji Period saki bottle and the aesthetic tenets of Japonisme as the formal and theoretical points of departure, the artist infuses the work with the symbolism of skill itself where artistic mastery as the embodiment of flux becomes the subject to ponder. As a fully realized and beautifully rendered piece, the vase attests to the artistic prowess of its creator. No longer a mere student working in the shadows of the teacher and no longer simply imitating or replicating past styles, this emerging artist shows the complete fluid transfer from student to master ceramist. Seen in this light, the vase represents a significant and pivotal achievement in Modern European ceramic ware. Fachschule für Keramik und Verwandte Kunstgewerbe (the Imperial School for Ceramics and Associated Applied Arts, 1875-1917) was a powerhouse of the ceramics industry. Located in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia near the German border of what is today The Czech Republic, this was Europe’s largest pottery center in the first part of the 20th century. The school played an integral role in the center’s internationally regarded success as it provided the foundation of sourcing and training new talent for noted local manufacturers such as Amphora. It was at the Fachschule that master artists from these local ceramics houses enjoyed teaching and lecturing posts, and in true synergistic spirit, the big ceramics...

FRANZ VON STUCK (German, 1863-1928) There is a tension between the Apollonian and Dionysian in Stuck’s work. Nietzsche’s contemporary and a kindred spirit, Stuck valiantly searched f...

Set of 6 German 800 silver figural open salts, ca 1920. Each: A swan with erect neck and down-turned bill and pointy tail; body hollow. With fluted and scalloped frosted glass liner....

Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By: unknown Material: glass, cut glass, crystal, si...

Pair of German 800 silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. Each: Swan with ovoid body, upturned tail, and scaly-s-scroll neck terminating in in closed bill. Imbricated feathers and hinged...

A fine German Art Nouveau porcelain figurine. By Meissen. Modeled by Paul Helmig. Depicting a a girl holding a basket of cherries in one hand and eating cherries with the other. D...

Gadget-System cane: cane with bag holder function. Curious stick used to carry shopping bags, made with two upside-down V-shaped wooden shafts, ending with...

This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy weight and fine quality. The horn is quite substantial and supports this very large gla...

Solid wood walnut stained in beech wood. Extremely rare magazine rack or newspaper rack with three compartments. Turned handle and very beautiful Art Nouveau ornamentation on the fro...

Crafted in 1920s Berlin, this pair of German Art Deco armchairs stands as a testament to the era's sophisticated design ethos. Meticulously constructed from solid oak, these chairs b...

A very nice vintage "Lips" vase by Rosenthal , circa 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7"W x 4"D x 6.5"H ! #3476

An antique glass dome with Virgin Mary figure and some other wooden and glass parts. It has also a touch relic of Agnus Dei. Found at an estate sale...

Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of six Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trophies were shot ...

Extra large German pine tambour room screen by Max Vetterlein Zittauer Jalousie- und Holzrouleaux Fabrik, made of pine and metal Makers attribution metal plates on one end. Germany...

Beautiful original hand carved three legged stool or milking stool made from solid wood. Made in Germany around 1900. Beautiful patina. Very robust and heavily built, can also be use...

Set of two W.M.F. silver plate flower vases and jardinière, Jugendstil period, Germany, circa 1900. Dimensions of the jardinière: Height 19 c...

A guilloche enameled round box with flowers Beautiful enameled box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art deco period back in the 1915-20 This beautiful box was carefully cra...

Post Impressionist Painting Reclining Nude by Adolf Hoelzel (1854-1934) Early 20th century Post Impressionist figural reclining female nude painting in oil on canvas. The model is p...

Antique chest of drawers from around 1920, Western Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 154 cm / width 110 cm / depth ...

On a wooden base worked on the lathe, with a circular foot, wavy profile and high leg, with original patina, there is a small globe, published by Columbus, Berlin. The globe is made ...

Great condition

Wheel turned oak wood base, with round foot, moved profile and leg, with original patina. Terrestrial globe, edited by Wagner & Debes, Lipzig. The globe is made out of papier maché, ...

A beautiful hand-crafted and hand-painted terra-cotta charger wall plaque, Germany, early 20th century, featuring an exceptional painted scene with woman and bird in courtyard, signe...

Fine German painting on porcelain of a Garden Muse, artist-signed "Sontag" Attributed to the Hutschenreuther porcelain company An exquisite example of fine German artistry—a captiva...

Stunning, small, open top globe like Fritz Heckert iridised Vase -Green banded over brightly iridised orange yellow- Designed by Heckert's protégé and Son-in-Law Otto Thamm -The pattern is called Changeant. The iridisation and combed decoration is second to none (previously these were thought to be by Loetz -until the original design books were discovered and researched). The vase is hand blown and hand tooled to give a cute thee sided opening with pull downs at the corners. Fritz Heckert was possibly the greatest of the turn of the last century German glass makers...

Antique Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of four antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on carved wooden plaques. The trophi...

Set of Ten Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of ten antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trop...

Fritz and Ilse Pfeffer, Gotha, Germany. Porcelain figurine of a seated dog. The figurine was produced between the years 1900 and 1934. In beautiful condition with a firing flaw on ...

Theodor Hermann Schmuz-Baudiss for Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur. This monumental vase features a winter landscape at the edge of a forest. A stunning example of this artist's work.

Beautiful, elegant Biedermeier set of three nesting or stacking pedestal tables made in Germany circa 1910. Wonderful pieces, slightly reminiscent of the style of Edward Wormley desi...

Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by Goberg ~ 1900. The owl is made of forged iron with a lovely patina and bears yellow gla...

This exquisite Meissen antique centerpiece bowl is a true masterpiece of German craftsmanship. The bowl features raised flowers and fruit and is beauti...

A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps. These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers. A custom base an...

Handmade tiles in a beautiful green glazed color. Manufactured around 1920 by Nord Deutsche Steingutfabrik, Germany. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or inco...

Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergisc...

Antique Black Forest 6 Pointer Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The la...

Marmorkopf einer jungen Frau um 1900, auf rundem Marmorsockel montiert. Nicht signiert.

Als Jugendstilbüste einer jungen lesenden Frau gestaltetes Tintenfass, Glaseinsatz (fehlend) unter abnehmbarem Deckel (fehlend) als Buchseite, auf polygonal gestalteter Plinthe mit o...

Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sit...

Art Nouveau Signed WMF Pitcher Brass and Copper with Handle and Organic Details Hand-hammered out of one piece of copper. Brass handle with Organic style details With original Pati...

Very Rare cast iron and brass antique stand with fireplace accessories in of early 20th century.

 Classic design with little embellishment, shiny, made of cast iron and brass. Int...

Seltene patinierte Bronzefigur schreiender Faunsknabe auf ovaler Plinthe hockend, um 1900 Georg Mattes (* 29. Oktober 1874 in Nürnberg; † 4. September 1942 in München) war ein deutsc...

4.5 inch iridescent gold vase with hand painted Art Nouveau style leaves, in gilt and etched blue, slight flared rim. Beautiful color Locat...

Jugendstil-Deckenfluter aus Schmiedeeisen Zugeschrieben Hugo Berger / GOBERG, Schmalkalden, um 1905. Komplett aus Schmiedeeisen, im Originalzustand, unbeschädigt bis auf 3 fehlende...