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Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia

Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...

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Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1970s Shanghai Handicrafts Large Wicker Bird Tray
1970s Shanghai Handicrafts Large Wicker Bird Tray

1970s Shanghai Handicrafts Large Wicker Bird Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A wonderful vintage Chinese wicker tray from the 1970s in the shape of a crane. Delicately woven pieces of wicker in multiple tones create the birds features. A great statement piece...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Antique Romantic French Porcelain-Style Opaline Glass Vase
Antique Romantic French Porcelain-Style Opaline Glass Vase

Antique Romantic French Porcelain-Style Opaline Glass Vase

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an antique French porcelain opaline glass vase, manufactured around the late 19th to early 20th century in the classic Sèvres or Limoges romantic style. The vase’s hand-p...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Paint

Akihiro Nikaido Flared Modernist Vessel #2, Japan
Akihiro Nikaido Flared Modernist Vessel #2, Japan

Akihiro Nikaido Flared Modernist Vessel #2, Japan

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning flared bowl by noted contemporary artist, Akihiro Nikaido c2024. Beautifully coiled and weighted piece which is water tight. This is one of three pieces we currently have in...

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2010s Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Per Lütken for Holmegaard Style Blue Glass Bowl c.1950
Per Lütken for Holmegaard Style Blue Glass Bowl c.1950

Per Lütken for Holmegaard Style Blue Glass Bowl c.1950

By Per Lütken, Holmgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Sapphire blue glass bowl in the style of renowned Danish glassblower Per Lütken for the Holmegaard glass factory. During the 1950s, the factory focused heavily on "living" gla...

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

Materials

Glass

Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China
Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China

Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Shopkeeper’s Money Box with Blessings Southern China Late 19th/early 20th century Wood, bamboo H: 7 in x W: 14.75 in x D: 11.75 in Two dragons sit surrounding a pearl of wisdom on t...

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

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905
Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Large and beautiful picture frame is the the work of Tiffany Studios. This is the grapevine pattern with a gilt finish- The top border of the frame monogrammed (A.S.B.). Rich Ti...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Studio Pottery Iris Bowl
Studio Pottery Iris Bowl

Studio Pottery Iris Bowl

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful vintage studio pottery bowl. Pale purple-gray glaze with a lovely hand painted iris design in the center in blue and brown glazes. Dark blue glaze at the rim. Nice size, ...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece
Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece

Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece

Located in San Francisco, US

This black wood elephant sculpture on block is a refined accent piece that adds quiet sophistication to any interior. Carved from solid wood and finished in deep black, it offers a s...

Category

20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Large Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund

Large Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large blue Rebus Series stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand The textural pattern is carved into the piece and finished with a matte glaze of varied light and dark blue ton...

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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920
Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920

Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique sign and price rubber stamp markers set that comes in its original wooden box case with dovetails joints. Includes complete sets of capital and lower case letters, num...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Ward Bennett Designs Silver Plated Bowl
Ward Bennett Designs Silver Plated Bowl

Ward Bennett Designs Silver Plated Bowl

By Ward Bennett

Located in San Mateo, CA

Small bowl designed by Ward Bennett. This bowl was originally silver plated. The silver has mostly worn off and the brass has developed a nice patina.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia
Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia

Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Coral Indonesia 19th century 15 x 15 x 2.5 in. / 38 × 38 × 6 cm Height on custom display stand: 20.75 in. / 53 cm

Category

19th Century Indonesian Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet
17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Trunk Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, leather, metal H: 8 in x W: 8.5 in x D 8.5 in :: 20.3 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm A slightly domed top hinged trunk with brass handles, closures and sculpte...

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17th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Jugendstil Centerpiece Bowl by Joh. Loetz Witwe, c. 1900
Jugendstil Centerpiece Bowl by Joh. Loetz Witwe, c. 1900

Jugendstil Centerpiece Bowl by Joh. Loetz Witwe, c. 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) centerpiece bowl, by Joh. Loetz Witwe, in iridescent purple and gold glass with a ruffled rim, seated in a patinated bronze mount with floral and foliate d...

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Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Michio Koinuma Architectural Vase Japan 1970s
Rare Michio Koinuma Architectural Vase Japan 1970s

Rare Michio Koinuma Architectural Vase Japan 1970s

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning architectural ceramic vase by well noted Japanese ceramic artist, Michio Koinuma c1970s. Incredible modernist construction and surface texture. Comes with signed box and bio...

Category

1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...

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18th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Very large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with recessed slit eyes, projecting carved wood tusks which frame face, large w...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Thai Garuda Wall Hanging Statue
Thai Garuda Wall Hanging Statue

Thai Garuda Wall Hanging Statue

Located in San Francisco, CA

Garuda, a mythological half God half Beast, is the divine symbol of the Thai Monarch. In 1910, Garuda became the official emblem of Thailand, found on bank notes, flags above residen...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H

Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Finely-Modeled Vintage Patinated Bronze Figure of a Golfer
Finely-Modeled Vintage Patinated Bronze Figure of a Golfer

Finely-Modeled Vintage Patinated Bronze Figure of a Golfer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dressed in vintage 1940s clothes, the pensive golfer stares down the fairway after completing the perfect swing; inscribed EG.

Category

1940s American Other Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Teak Paper Bin, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Teak Paper Bin, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Teak Paper Bin, circa 1960s

By Stow Davis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis teak paper bin, circa 1960s Vintage waste basket bin by Stow and Davis. The bin is made from teak. Good vintage...

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

Materials

Teak

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carve...

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Wooden Jointed Wiener Dog c.1940
Vintage Wooden Jointed Wiener Dog c.1940

Vintage Wooden Jointed Wiener Dog c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique wooden jointed pull toy wiener dog. Painted eyes and collar. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1940-195...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Solid Walnut and Oak Studio Craft Table Clock
Vintage Solid Walnut and Oak Studio Craft Table Clock

Vintage Solid Walnut and Oak Studio Craft Table Clock

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern studio craft clock made of solid walnut and oak circa 1960's. This piece displays unique craftsmanship and keeps time with one AA battery. The perfect accessory to...

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Italian Faience (Majolica) Apothecary Medicine Jar
18th Century Italian Faience (Majolica) Apothecary Medicine Jar

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

Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank
Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank

Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage Mexican folk art pottery bank. Hand made in Guerrero, Mexico. The bank is in the shape of bull with a rider, featuring beautiful hand painted te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19
Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19

Located in Fulton, CA

Extraordinary example of WWl Trench Art. Historical significance as this vase is signed by the soldier that crafted it, "Lieutenant Thorburn" including regiment "62nd Reg" and date "1918-19". Also inscribed A. E. F. The AEF helped the French Army on the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive (at the Battle of Château-Thierry and Battle of Belleau Wood...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Ceramic Vase, Cubist Design with Feminine Face, 1970
Vintage French Ceramic Vase, Cubist Design with Feminine Face, 1970

Vintage French Ceramic Vase, Cubist Design with Feminine Face, 1970

Located in San Francisco, US

This striking French vintage ceramic vase showcases masterful cubist craftsmanship, featuring an elegantly carved feminine face reminiscent of Renaissance portraiture. The sculptural...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock
German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock

Located in Danville, CA

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock Solid Brass cast lady barmaid statue with a wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial ring. Clock portion swings back and for...

Category

Late 20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ribbed Celadon Vase, Melon-Form, Porcelain, Chinese, 20th Century
Ribbed Celadon Vase, Melon-Form, Porcelain, Chinese, 20th Century

Ribbed Celadon Vase, Melon-Form, Porcelain, Chinese, 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ribbed Melon-Form Celadon Vase Porcelain vase with a ribbed, melon-shaped body and a long, narrow neck. Finished in a smooth, glossy celadon glaze with a soft grey-green tone. The s...

Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, Cream with Vertical Grooves
Modern Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, Cream with Vertical Grooves

Modern Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, Cream with Vertical Grooves

Located in San Francisco, CA

Modern hand-thrown ceramic vase in cream with vertical grooves along the side. Signed on the bottom, artist unknown, this vase can hold flowers, decorate your shelves or tables on i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.

Category

20th Century American Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Decorative Antique Copper & Brass Kettle
Decorative Antique Copper & Brass Kettle

Decorative Antique Copper & Brass Kettle

Located in San Francisco, CA

This century-old, or more, copper and brass kettle recalls an era when savoring tea was central to civilized life—particularly in Great Britain. Based upon its size, this one would h...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze of 2 Young Kids, Franz Bergmann, Black Americana
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze of 2 Young Kids, Franz Bergmann, Black Americana

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze of 2 Young Kids, Franz Bergmann, Black Americana

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This adorable bronze represents some of the finest early work of the famous Bergmann Foundry, and having the correct foundry seal. The young kids have met up as one is lighting the ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Document Box c.1930
Art Deco Document Box c.1930

Art Deco Document Box c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco wooden document box constructed with dovetail joints and lined with felt. Original owners has hand written notes on the inside top with several dates including 193...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box
R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original R&Y Augousti decorative rhombas wooden box wrapped in Shagreen. Acquired from the John Traina estate. Mr. Traina was a San Francisco philanthropist, vintner a...

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Animal Skin, Shagreen

Blue Glass Vase by Alsterfors
Blue Glass Vase by Alsterfors

Blue Glass Vase by Alsterfors

By Alsterfors

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vase in deep cerulean blue glass with a ribbed body and flared mouth. Produced by Alsterfors of Sweden. Not marked. Great condition. No marks, scratches or chips.

Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1980s Acrylic Organizer - SRW Minidex 78 Floppy Disk Holder
1980s Acrylic Organizer - SRW Minidex 78 Floppy Disk Holder

1980s Acrylic Organizer - SRW Minidex 78 Floppy Disk Holder

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage "SRW Minidex/78" acrylic organizer. Features a tinted hinged lid and black base with colorful divided compartments inside. Originally designed to hold floppy disks but coul...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...

Category

1940s Rwandan Tribal Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted

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

Antique Continental Carved White Marble Bust of a Young Girl with Braids
Antique Continental Carved White Marble Bust of a Young Girl with Braids

Antique Continental Carved White Marble Bust of a Young Girl with Braids

Located in San Francisco, CA

beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young girl's bust with three quarter face in a downward gaze; in a classical style with the girl's hair intricately braide...

Category

Early 1900s French Greco Roman Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the ...

Category

1980s Industrial Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Ceramic and Glass Vial Vase
Large Ceramic and Glass Vial Vase

Large Ceramic and Glass Vial Vase

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large sculptural vintage vase. Features a glass vial in the center of a glossy black ceramic holder. Perfect for displaying floral arrangements or using as a propagation vase.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Post-Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mark Boguski Lidded Ceramic Jars, Mid-Century Design, c1970s, USA
Mark Boguski Lidded Ceramic Jars, Mid-Century Design, c1970s, USA

Mark Boguski Lidded Ceramic Jars, Mid-Century Design, c1970s, USA

Located in Oakland, CA

Boguski received his MFA from the prestigious New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, and has exhibited throughout California and across the country. This incredible ...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

“Béatrice” Vintage Rectangular Clay Vase with Copper Accents
“Béatrice” Vintage Rectangular Clay Vase with Copper Accents

“Béatrice” Vintage Rectangular Clay Vase with Copper Accents

Located in San Francisco, US

Offered is a beautiful vintage rectangular vase with clay and copper accent, both on base as well as pendant-like center. Original maker's mark “SP” is intact. Overall condition is g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels
Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

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Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

Located in Napa, CA

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

Category

19th Century Pakistani Folk Art Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sascha Brastoff Green Resin Candle Holders or Vases - Set of 2
Mid Century Sascha Brastoff Green Resin Candle Holders or Vases - Set of 2

Mid Century Sascha Brastoff Green Resin Candle Holders or Vases - Set of 2

By Sascha Brastoff

Located in Fairfield, CA

A pair of mid century vessels to use as a candle holders or vases. Made by Sascha Brastoff out of green textured resin. Signed on the bases.

Category

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

Materials

Resin

Bronze, 2 Young Children Riding on Sled on Carved White Marble Base ca. 1895
Bronze, 2 Young Children Riding on Sled on Carved White Marble Base ca. 1895

Bronze, 2 Young Children Riding on Sled on Carved White Marble Base ca. 1895

By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski

Located in Petaluma, CA

This whimsical little bronze shows 2 young children on a sled riding down a hill of snow and with one youngster waving to us. The bronze is finished in gilt and the sled is mounted on carved marble. That is marble, not alabaster, and if you ever tried to dig your thumb nail into marble vs. alabaster you will see how much harder that stone is comparatively. The bronze is signed by the noted German artist Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski...

Category

Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Silver-plated Jewelry or Trinket Box
Antique French Silver-plated Jewelry or Trinket Box

Antique French Silver-plated Jewelry or Trinket Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an antique French silver-plated jewelry or trinket box featuring a heavily detailed, low-relief engraved scene on the lid. The lid depicts a popular, romanticized 18th-c...

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland
Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland

Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large vintage art glass pear by Zorza Glass of Poland. Beautiful opaque white and blue coloring to the glass with a clear stem.

Category

Late 20th Century Polish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Bronze Amphora
Decorative Bronze Amphora

Decorative Bronze Amphora

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an amphora, an ancient Greek form. Such two-handled pots had a narrow neck accessing a larger bag-shape body. So, if you wanted to ship grains from your vast estates in S...

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration
Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration

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

Large Heavy Ashanti Akan Cast Brass Necklace with Circular Pendants Ghana Africa
Large Heavy Ashanti Akan Cast Brass Necklace with Circular Pendants Ghana Africa

Large Heavy Ashanti Akan Cast Brass Necklace with Circular Pendants Ghana Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large heavy Ashanti Akan cast brass elements necklace with two large circular pendants, from Ghana or Ivory Coast, Africa. Finely worked lost wax cast pieces in cascading form from...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942

Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is 1A1758024-12 stamped in the inside. The keys are nickel with black face and white number...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller
Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller

Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller

By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern museum wall clock designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller Clock Company, Zeeland Michigan. Encased with an eggshel...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-century  Abstract Brutalist Bronze
Mid-century  Abstract Brutalist Bronze

Mid-century Abstract Brutalist Bronze

By A. Robillard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous bronze of what looks to be a sphere. To me it seems brutalist in style, but also abstract. It has a big R on the bottom and it is dated 1967. Definitely a mystery piece. It ...

Category

1960s Brutalist Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Bronze & Carved Alabaster Seated Snake Charmer, ca. 1900, German
Orientalist Bronze & Carved Alabaster Seated Snake Charmer, ca. 1900, German

Orientalist Bronze & Carved Alabaster Seated Snake Charmer, ca. 1900, German

By Rudolf Franke-Nautschütz

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Orientalist figure is about as lifelike as you will ever see in bronze. The expression on his face, his detailed hands and beard are all cast with an incredible attention to det...

Category

Early 20th Century German Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden

By Jan Johansson, Orrefors

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...

Category

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

Materials

Crystal