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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Vintage Lake Geneva Studios Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
a delightful bronze sculpture of a well-delineated sparrow perched upon a bamboo branch surrounded by cattails and reeds all emanating from a foliate ring; the whole resting on a wel...
Category

1970s American Other Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
By Staffordshire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and fac...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage English Devon Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage English Devon Harrison Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time only SIZE:...
Category

1970s British Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tapered Gold Aurene Art Glass Vase, Lundberg Studios, California, Signed
By Lundberg Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
Striking tapered gold aurene art glass vase made by Lundberg Studios, California. Signed in 2000, this vase has a beautiful finish and is in good cond...
Category

Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. White & Blue Dolphin Candlesticks, 1840–60
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous pair of circa 1840–1860 antique Boston and Sandwich Glass Company clam broth white and French blue pressed glass dolphin candlesticks. Italian Renaissance-style dolphin s...
Category

1840s American American Classical Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Art Nouveau Lamp w/Partially Nude Woman, Jean-Baptiste Germain, French
By Jean-Baptiste Germain
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are art nouveau lovers as one might be able to see looking at our inventory. Lamps are always at the top of our "want list". We found a beauty here. She is gracefully standing in a leafy plant base as she holds ups a stem with leaves. The quality casting and rich warm patina all are present. The artist Jean Baptiste Germain...
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lavender Creme, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, form an...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

18th Century Italian Faience (Majolica) Apothecary Medicine Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique 18th-Century Italian faience albarello or apothecary pharmacy jar. This wonderful old jar is hand painted and in remarkable condition considering its age, having some expe...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

A Large German Hanau Silver Cut and Etched Glass Trumpet Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large German Hanau 800 silver mounted repousee and open work - cut and etched glass trumpet vase. Molded border with beaded rim, floral and putti motif w...
Category

Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Marble Heart Box by Ducceschi
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage marble heart shaped box. Swivel top with beautiful natural veining and gray coloring to the stone. Perfect for using as a jewelry box. Made in Italy by Ducceschi, original ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

MCM Hanova Enameled Hanging Candle Holder
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century enameled hanging candle holder, made by Hanova. Vibrant blue color to the enamel. Features a centered circular platform for placing a cand...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage studio pottery vase. Natural colored glazes with a unique stamped design on the surface. Great brutalist design with a unique curved shape. Signed "Donovan" on the ba...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

80s Modern Cream Sphere Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage 80s ceramic vase. High gloss cream glaze in a simple modern sphere shape.
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage gilded bronze stands with inlay, circa 1940 Gorgeous pair of cast bronze stands with inlay We are unsure of the material used for the inlay. The inlay is hand paint...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Baroque Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Heiko Weiner Turned Wood Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
South West inspired turned wood bowl by artist Heiko Weiner (German). He uses various exotic and domestic hardwoods veneers. 20th Century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio 24 x 12 x 60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Textile

Grand Scale 15th Century Solid Hand Carved Stone Male Statue
Located in Larkspur, CA
Grand scale 15th century solid hand-carved stone male statue. Source of origin Bhutan.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Striped Brass Sphere Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage brass vase with an embossed design to the surface. Lovely sphere shape and detailing with interchanging bands of bright gold brass and darker patinated brass.
Category

Late 20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Seven Drawer Mahogany Machinist's Chest c.1910-1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Machinist's tool chest with round brass pulls, original label, two keys, seven graduated drawers with Mahogany fronts, metal corner...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Young Boy, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A cute little cold painted Vienna bronze of a young boy sitting cross legged with a pen or pencil in his right hand. Most assuredly done by by the Bergmann Foundry. The colors used ...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China Traditionally used to carry rice or other grains, this basket is strong and sturdy. 24 inches (60.96 cm) high by 16 inches (40.64...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

A set of Knud Kyhn bears for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming set of 5 ceramic bear figurines was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. This collection i...
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Category

20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Metal, Brass

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amusing and charming pair of Chinese porcelain vases with molded One Hundred Boys decoration with original custom hardwood stands. The vases depict 3 young children climbing an a...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
Category

1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bottle Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous deep green glazed ceramic bottle vase by an unknown Japanese artist, c1970s. It almost looks like a bronze vase. The green glaze is incredible and has a ton of depth.
Category

1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Maitland Smith Bronze Peacock Drinks Table Plant Stand Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze peacock sculpture crafted by Maitland-Smith. The peacock is depicted perched on a stump branch and could serve as a drink tab...
Category

20th Century Thai Victorian Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage White Ceramic Cat by Elpa Alcobaca Portugal
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage ceramic cat sculpture finished in a glossy white glaze with blue eyes. Made in Portugal by Elpa Alcobaca, marked on the base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand wall mounted sculpture or statue of a French Butcher's Shop trade sign horse head. Constructed from cast iron with a later black painted finish. The horse bust is mounted to a ...
Category

20th Century French Rustic Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Wool Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet A wool carpet from Tibet with a talismanic stepped-polygon and cross motif in a rich brick red on a...
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Chinese Shiwan Pottery Immortal Deities
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Japanese Imari Blue & White Baluster Vases Circa 1900 Early 20th
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Japanese Imari Blue & White Baluster Vases Circa 1900 Early 20th Beautifully Crafted Painted with floral and avian scenes Fluted Wavy Rims 4.5"D x 12.25"H Base 2.75"
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder 5.5"D x 5H
Category

1920s Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Octagonal Jardiniere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th-early 19th century English Chinoiserie octagonal jardiniere with lead liner
Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lead

Austrian Cold Painted Figure of an American Indian, by Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly detailed casting of an American Indian was done by one of the noted artists of the old American West, Carl Kauba. The figure also shows off Kauba's attention to detail ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Brass Candle Holders - Set of 3
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 3 mid century brass candlestick holders. Great atomic design with tripod bases. Meant to hold standard taper candles.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Two Russel Wright Bauer Corsage Vases
By Russel Wright
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two corsage vases designed by Russel Wright for Bauer. This short lived line was only produced 1945 - 46. These are in jonquil yellow and gun metal. The gun metal vase has some small...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in./ 19 × 14 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gm In this example, the complex patte...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage Charles Perry “Zen Puzzle” c1983
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic and rare brass puzzle sculpture called the "Zen Puzzle" by famous artist, Charles O. Perry c1983. Included is the original bag and tag...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely " Grandfather" clock has retained it's original painted finish. The face is in good condition, so is the case. The clock mechanism is not in working order at this time, h...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Zellique Art Glass Heart Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful art glass bud vase by Zellique of Benicia California. A vibrant cobalt blue center is encased in textured clear glass. Signed on the base.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle 'Signed'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle ( Signed ).
Category

20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Polia Pillin Bulbous Vase in a Vibrant Red
By Polia Pillin
Located in Oakland, CA
Bulbous vase by Polia Pillin of Southern California in a vibrant red glaze an unusual piece as its absent of her ornate imagery, she worked with her husband William out of their home...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 200 unique bowls, the Concrete series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category

2010s American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Mother Basket' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
About 'Mother Basket' in Gudrun's words: We expect so much from our mothers, but often they are too tired and ill equipped to give us anywhere near the love we crave. Instead of bein...
Category

2010s American Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 31 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Fine Canton Workshop Chinese Automaton Acrobatic Figure Musical Pagoda Bracket Clock Here for your consideration is a large Chinese Canton bracket clock. The gorgeous hardwood case is decorated with beautiful brass casting applications. There is a large Chinese pagoda on the top to make the appearance of this clock even more impressive. The Roman numeral dial is made of porcelain without any cracks or hairlines. Engraved brass floral decorations surrounds the center dial. The time and the automaton feature can be seen through a large beveled glass panel. This clock strikes every 15 minutes, Petite Sonnerie striking. The mechanism is 8 day movement, driven by double fusee chain. It's built with heavy brass and with engraving on the back plate. The automaton features plays hourly followed by the hour striking. The complicated automaton plays as following, the right curtain rolls up first to follow the pair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Michael Nourot Blown Glass Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful blown glass bud vase by master glass maker Michael Nourot who founded the Nourot Glass Studio of Benicia California. Nourot art glass has be...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrant pendant light from the 1920s; ruddy-red to amber, Venetian glass grape bunches with detailed green and pink leaves. The grapes are hanging from a green, patinated brass "vi...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Arabia of Finland Ceramic Kitchen Jars and Spice Jars, 16-Piece Set, 1966–68
By Arabia, Ulla Procope, Esteri Tomula
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare set of sixteen Arabia ceramic kitchen and spice jars, comprised of six Kahvi jars or canisters designed and decorated by Esteri Tom...
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Rubber, Cork, Ceramic

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Jasmine sambac / ylang ylang / willow bark / goji berry extract/ mango butter A tactile object by nature, the Erode Soap Summit Series becomes one of desir...
Category

2010s American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Large MCM Lucite Grape Cluster
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century lucite grape cluster. Spherical lucite grapes are held together by metal wires. Fastened on a natural wood stem. Colors of the grapes are a muted yellow with a few gree...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Brass Deer Tree Ornaments - Set of 9
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 9 vintage brass deer tree ornaments. Each with a small loop formed on the back for hanging with a string.
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Late Victorian Three Tier Iron and Wire Garden Plant Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely English late victorian three tier garden plant stand or jardiniere. The stand features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship wi...
Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Wire

Long Wicker Basket Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A long vintage wicker basket tray with a curved bottom. Rounded rectangular shape with a bamboo rim.
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

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