Australia - Decorative Objects

A Spanish Wrought Iron and Copper Jardinière, 19th Century Description: The tazza form gadrooned copper bowl of the jardinière with an embossed acanthus leaf neck between rope moul...

The Pila Crystal Bowl presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in c...

A striking pair of Murano glass bud vases crafted in vibrant ruby red glass with elegant clear sculptural bases. Produced in Italy during the 1970s, these refined decorative objects ...

Modelled from a hand-formed cast, the Tefra Bowl is finished in a rich, earthy glaze that evokes volcanic textures and mineral sediment. A tactile centrepiece, each piece bears subtl...

Modelled from a hand-formed cast, the Tefra Bowl is finished in a rich, earthy glaze that evokes volcanic textures and mineral sediment. A tactile centrepiece, each piece bears subtl...

Designed with a vertical indent, the Tefra Vase is finished in a rich, earthy glaze that evokes volcanic textures and mineral sediment. A tactile vessel for tall stems, each piece ca...

Inspired by geological landscapes and layered terrain, the Geo Vase’s perforated façade plays between solid and void. Its marbled surface recalls rock strata and geodes for a design ...

A Large German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serving for food or for holding water for hand-washing. They also served as a display of wealth and status. When they went out of fashion in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, which is how they acquired the name "alms dishes". Purpose: While historically used for collecting donations for the poor and charitable purposes, they were also commonly used as offertory plates in churches for collecting offerings during services. Historical Use: In medieval times, these brass dishes served as everyday flatware for the wealthy, used for food or holding jugs for hand-washing. They also served as displays of wealth and status. Transition to Alms Dishes: When they fell out of fashion as domestic items in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, leading to the name "alms dishes". Decorative Function: European paintings of home interiors...

A Vintage Lidded Cork Basket with Wooden Handle Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 12cm. Diameter: 18cm.

A Bronze Figure of a Faun Dancing with Clappers, 19th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Description: The Grand Tour bronze modelled after the ‘Dancing Faun’, a Roman...

A Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’, 20th Century Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in 1862. The youth...

Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

An Antique English Games Box, 19th Century Description: The lidded box opening to a fitted interior containing various games and parapheralia, including tooled leather playing surfa...

A Bronze Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’ (‘The Bird’ Edition) Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in ...

A modern exploration of light and form, the Caldera Crystal Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Tomb of Brion. In either clear crystal or with a warm umber centre, this stem vase is b...

Ceramic vase by Sgrafo Modern Germany 1960s. Simply beautiful clean design and nice texture around the whole ceramic.  

A sculptural sphere of bold contrast and minimalist precision, hand-carved in Italy in the 1980s. Crafted from rich Nero Marquina marble, its deep black surface is naturally veined w...

Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...

The Depeche Mode vase’s totemic sculptural form fabulously evokes the playful geometry and radical imagination of the Memphis Group and other icons of 1980s design. Inspired by the m...

With a celestial silhouette, the Stella Box evokes the textures and terrains of lunar landscapes in contour and materiality. Carved from marble with a sculptural handle, the Stella B...

A Large Vintage Chinese Blanc de Chine Punch Bowl, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 22cm. Dimaneions: 47cm.

A vintage, Japanese, red bronze vase from Yamagata. Yamagata is both a city and prefecture on the main island of Honshu. While bronze work originated i...

With its stacked elevation and subtle indentation, the Caldera Bowl echoes the rationalist architecture of Carlo Scarpa. Carved from marble, its refined form and textured surface inv...

With its soft, rounded corners and a shallow profile, the Stella Bowl draws from celestial landscapes in both contour and materiality. A sculptural interpretation of the classic vale...

Oud Eclipse from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection lures the senses with an intriguing blend that hints at chance encounters in the passing shadows. Earthy frankincense brings a ...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

Studio RENS – Glass Ensemble Designed by Studio RENS and handmade in the Netherlands, the Glass Ensemble explores colour, material transformation, and circular design. Created from r...

Studio RENS – Glass Ensemble Designed by Studio RENS and handmade in the Netherlands, the Glass Ensemble explores colour, material transformation, and circular design. Created from r...

The Pila Crystal Bowl presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in c...

1978 marked the second anniversary of the New York City nightclub Studio 54, where art and culture converged to inspire a new era of design and architecture. Crafted from raw marble,...

A Large Bronze Bust of Apollo, Mid 20th Century Home decor, interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Sydney Collection. Dimension: Height: 98cm Width: 60cm Depth: 35cm

A Vintage Stoneware Crab, Mid 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 9cm. Width: 28cm. Depth: 20.5cm.

Beautiful perfume bottle in pale blue hand blown by Vincenzo Nason. The design is inspired by the Memphis group of the 1980's.

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

Sommerso bottle vase with a narrow neck in cherry red encased in sky blue base in the style of Favilo Poli for Seguso vetri d'Arte.

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century Description: The black rectangular box with a slightly domed lid depicting a troika carrying thre...

Beautiful white perl hand crafted ceramic horse sculpture Italian animal sculptures are a popular form of Italian art that spans many centuries and styles.

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century Origin and Function: These brass dishes were primarily made in Nuremberg, Germany, and were initially ...

Add a touch of timeless Italian design to your space with this exquisite travertine Giraffe sculpture by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli. Handcrafted from natural travertine stone, t...

W.Germany ceramic glazed vase. Number 203-226.

Studio RENS – Glass Ensemble Designed by Studio RENS and handmade in the Netherlands, the Glass Ensemble explores colour, material transformation, and circular design. Created from r...

When it comes to a shared passion for Africa, handmade and unique design, Uniqwa Collections and klaylife are perfectly aligned. Both hailing from Africa, our creative teams merg...

A 19th Century bronze of the bronze Seated Hermes Based on the life-size bronze Roman statue found at the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum in 1...

Jasmin Soleil from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection conjures up the dazzle and decadence of the Années Folles. Heady scents of jasmine and magnolia set the scene as the sun’s last rays surrender to the brilliance of Paris by night. Lush Bulgarian rose lingers as the cocktails flow, the red velvet curtain...

Studio RENS – Glass Ensemble Designed by Studio RENS and handmade in the Netherlands, the Glass Ensemble explores colour, material transformation, and circular design. Created from r...

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 41.5cm. Diameter: 23cm.

A French Terracotta Pug, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 17cm. Width: 30.5cm. Depth: 16cm.

Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 11 x H 7 cm Materials: Brass An object of substance and beauty, a unique, refined alternative to traditional burners. Designed for Aesop by Studio Henry Wilson...

Large single fish aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese

1978 marked the second anniversary of the New York City nightclub Studio 54, where art and culture converged to inspire a new era of design and architecture. Crafted from raw marble,...

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 42cm. Diameter: 24.5cm.

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century Proven...

Large vase in transparent pink glass pulled on the surface. Rolled rim. Attributed to Dino Martens Ref. Dino Martens by Marc Heiremans for similar models.

Vintage Ercole Barovier of girl carrying basket of tomatoes. Green sculpture dress with applications of air bubbles and gold foil. Gold bodice with red waist band and scarf.

Sculptural art glass piece possibly designed by American artist Toots Zynsky for Venini in the mid eighties. Known for her thread wrapped technique and vibrant colors. Influenced by ...

A Vintage Orange Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions; Height: 46cm. Diameter: 30cm.

A Plaster Cast of the Spinario or ‘Boy with Thorn’, 19th Century Description: The plaster cast after the original ‘Spinario’ now housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori (Rome), also ...

Barovier & Toso Quilted milk glass vase with a diamond pattern sitting on ornate fish stem with gold fleck. The base is also in milk glass with similar pattern. Clear glass with ...