Australia - Decorative Objects

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

A very fine pair of carved limewood and gilt torcheres, Italian circa 1780 Height: 112 cm Diameter: 25cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Decorative Italian ceramic dish.

A French Terracotta Pug, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 16cm. Width: 30cm. Depth: 14.5cm.

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

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...

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...

Murano bowl decorated with blue stripes and alternating white Zanfirico lattice.

A French Banded Agate and Ormolu Trinket Box, 19th Century Description: The rectangular box with gilt metal banding rising to a bevelled lid, the front pierced with a faux lock escu...

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 ...

Murano decorative bowl with pink and white Zanfirico ribbons and aventurine.

A French Animalia Glove Box, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The ovoid wooden box covered in gold coloured velvet with a gilt spelter bamboo mo...

A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century Description: Resting on ebonized socle bases. Wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Private Austr...

Shino pottery vase in deep murasaki and white by contemporary Japanese ceramic artist Tamaoki Yasuo. The vase is an iconic representation of his style. I...

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...

Mother of Pearl ashtray bought in Hawaii in the late 1950's. Since then it has lived in Wollongong Australia. Amazing Lustre. Has a one chip on the botto...

A French Bronze Figure of Atlanta, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Set on an octagonal rouge marble base, the Greek heroine, associated with h...

This large crystal centrepiece was manufactured by the famed Czech glassmaker, Moser. The centrepiece which is made from lead free crystal is in the 'Splendid' pattern which was firs...

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 Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk...

A sculptural and multifunctional desk accessory, crafted in Italy during the 1970s from solid white Carrara marble with contrasting travertine detail. This compact yet striking piece...

Floris Wubben, born in 1983, is a Dutch designer and ceramicist renowned for his unique fusion of functional design and experimental sculpture. Based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, he ...

Fasce Orizzontali bottle vase by Venini. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi. Clear green glass with two wide bands around the middle.

An Antique English Pewter Urn with Mark, 19th Century Features a classical urn shape with two handles and a flared rim. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Heigh...

Lettera 22 portable typewriter, of enameled metal and plastic, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and produced by the progressive manufacturer Olivetti in Italy, circa 1954. Nizzoli (1887-...

Italian Mid Century Modern multicoloured ceramic vase

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 Zebrati internally decorated bowl with gild inclusions. ref. Lit. Ercole Barovier 1889-1974.

Cordonato Oro Murano glass pitcher. Clear ribbed body with spiraled gold profusion y Ercole Barovier.

Fratelli Mannelli travertine bowl, a timeless piece of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Hand-carved from natural travertine stone, this bowl showcases its unique porous texture and...

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

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...

mth and artisanal beauty of Tuscan ceramic traditions. Featuring a natural brown glaze with black tonal bands, the piece highlights the region’s signature craftsmanship — refined, or...

A Cobalt Blue Gilt Enamel Lidded Trinket Box, Early 20th Century With classical pictoral ceramic inset and brass fittings Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Hei...

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

Italian hand carved wood bear sculpture by Bern.

This really lovely ceramic 'float bowl' was made by the famed Ruskin Pottery. The bowl which is very shallow has been glazed with an iridescent mottled yellow glaze, which has flecks...

A beautiful Sommerso shell glass bowl with a pink core encased in clear glass with a tint of blue. Designed by Flavio Poli and executed by Archimede Seguso.

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

Attributed to Barovier & Toso this Bullicante Center piece bowl in pale green with is a masterpiece of venetian craftsmanship. It is distinguished with rolled edges giving it op...

A Venini Mezza Filirana vase. Clear glass with spirally applied filigree lines of opaque white and light blue with opaque white collar and foot with gold leaf.

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

A French Polychrome Painted Terracotta Figure of a Mastif, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Width: 15cm. Height: 11.5cm. Depth: 5cm.

Aventurine Murano Art Glass Bowl in gold with a pair of Cherubs on each side in clear glass.

A Pair of Bronze Cherubs, Late 19th Century Two cast bronze cherubs, both with holes passing through each hand, suggesting the figures are intended to be carrying or hanging from an...

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Art This vibrant hand-painted vase by Flavia Montelupo showcases the joyful spirit of Italian mid-century ceramic artistry. The piece displays Mon...

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

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 Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century Description: Each with a tapered faux marble column shaft rising to double foliate collar and leaf carved d...

An Irish Crystal Standing Fruit/Salad Bowl Attributed to Waterford, 18th Century The bowl cut with tiers of festoons below an inverted scallop rim, standing on a pedestal with a cen...

A Large Black Wooden Grain Jar, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 45.5cm. Depth: 34cm. Width: 40cm.

Salviti vintage Murano glass fish statue of impressive proportion , by Alfredo Barbini ( not Cenedese)

This elegant water jar for tea ceremony (Mizusashi), from the Okayama prefecture of Japan features striking mottled tones of grey and rust which are the result of charcoal ash staini...

An attractive and very smart pair of French Empire style bronze candlesticks. Their compact size would have made them ideal for travelling. Circular bases, with concentric ring decor...

A refined pair of stainless steel pedestal bowls by Alessi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Featuring elegant trumpet-shaped silhouettes with brushed steel interiors and mirrored...

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass A charming example of Italian glass artistry, this green hand-blown glass basket by Vetri di Empoli embodies the elegance and craftsmanship for ...

Italian Mid-Century Decorative Ceramics This hand-painted ceramic dish by Etruria Sesto Fiorentino captures the joyful spirit of Italian mid-century craftsmanship. Depicting two sty...

Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass A beautiful example of Murano glass craftsmanship, this emerald-green basket attributed to Archimede Segusofeatures a fluid, organic form and a ...

A striking example of Italian craftsmanship, this La Gioconda vase by Deruta showcases the richly detailed hand-painted majolica tradition for which the Umbrian town is world-renowne...