Bay Area - Decorative Objects

For Holmgaard Glass, a teardrop shaped (sometimes referred to as “Soap Bubble”) vase by Per Lutken. Inscribed on the bottom with date of manufacture and artist’s signature.

Angelo Mangiarotti marble vase or vessel in solid one piece turned marble. In very good original condition and can be used as a vase for flow...

Multi-layered classic organic-shaped and fluted squash-form vase with layered champagne-colored resin.

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on cus...

Fantastic vintage Japanese studio slab vase with numerical motif on face, reminiscent of work by Osamu Suzuki and Satoshi Sato. Glazed on inside so it will hold water. Acquired on my...

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...

C. 19th century Victorian bronze five arm candelabra/candleholder w/gryphon design base.

Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase finely carved with a garden scene featuring a seated robed figure, trees, rocks, and layered foliage. The detailed landsca...

ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...

Dean Santner design heart shape jewelry box, signed. Highly skilled studio artisan that hand made beautiful and functional daily objects. In very good original condition.

On offer is an art glass ewer, a vessel with a handle and a flared neck. It features design elements reminiscent of ancient Rome mixed with mid-to-late 20th-century art glass techniq...

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...

Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...

Finely carved portrait kpwan mask with tall, braided hair design, dark to black patina, from the Baule People, Ivory Coast, Africa, ex Fearing. Well carved features, curved slit eyes...

an elegant and antique pair of hand-blown Murano trumpet or amphora vases having a defined rolled lip above a tapering body with vertical optic stripe a...

C. 20th century beautiful Victorian ( Mary Gregory ) blue glass pitcher w/ 5 adorable tumblers, hand painted / hand blown enamel. Whether it be " ...

Serpentini vase designed by Gunnel Nyman in 1954. The vase was produced by Nuutajarvi Notsjo. This tall vase has a white ribbon that comes down from the lip and becomes an elongated ...

How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open m...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old 8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...

On offer is a classic Grand Tour-style Italian carved alabaster miniature “tazza,” a compote bowl, traditionally crafted in workshops around Florence or Volterra, Italy. During the 1...

Beautiful pair of 19th century bronze putti's. They each measure 8 inches high by 3 inches wide. Incredible detail in these two beauties.

Wabi Sabi Style Carved Burlwood Vase A handmade vase in the Wabi Sabi style, featuring natural burlwood texture and subtle imperfections. Its narrow neck makes it perfect for displa...

Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports. Hokai boxes...

On offer is a green-painted, cast metal Art Deco style candlestick. Reflecting this refined style’s interest in representing harmony with nature, the sculptural design includes a sta...

Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the dai...

A pair of bronze vases with tall thin necks from Japan. Very nice patina on the bronze.

Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...

Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe Mangbetu people DR Congo Early 20th century Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery 14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm) The ...

A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.

African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins. Togo, Africa. Wood, pigment. 20th Century Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm. Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....

ABOUT An Orrefors white cased vase. Signed. CREATOR Signed Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1989-2000. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cased White Glass. CONDI...

Daily Detox Lemongrass / Ginger Grass / Juniper Berry / Cedar A tactile object by nature, the Erode Soap Summit Series becomes one of desire and play, adding a different kind of ...

Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! ...

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...

A Gunnar Nylund vase in hare's fur glaze of tans and cinnamon. Crafted by Rörstrand and inscribed {R Sweden GN}.

This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.

Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...

A footed bronze dish by Just Andersen. Stamped on base with Just Andersen makers mark. DENMARK. L C 1385.

Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.

Large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with open tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks, open mouth with teeth, and att...

Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery Stoneware vase by Arequipa Pottery, made in California in 1912. The low, rounded form features an undulating ri...

Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...

Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...

ABOUT An original Aldo Lodi for Bitossi glazed ceramic ashtray or catchall dish. Imprinted with "B" indicating an earlier example. CREATOR Aldo Lodi for Bitossi, Italy. D...

ABOUT A vintage Grumman Gulfstream I (G-159) desk model, originally produced for Grumman to give to prospective buyers. The model features the classic white and red factory livery w...

ABOUT An original painted chalkware department store hat display bust of a gentleman with glass eyes. Marked "15 1/2" inside. CREATOR Unknown. Made in England. DATE OF MA...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic and fused glass pottery vase, circa 1950s Rare ceramic vase with glass front by Italian designer Aldo Londi for B...

ABOUT A pair of solid bronze brutalist tripod candlesticks holders with bronze plated perforated shades and removable bronze plated spring loaded candle holder sleeves. Holds 3/4" c...

About: This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper. Creator: Steno...

Danish sculptural candelabra designed Jens Quistgaard circa 1960 Denmark. Measurements W 4.35'' x D 4.35'' x H 7''.

Woodsy, refined and elegant Bergamot / Fir Needle / Frankincense Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, for...

A handsome quality picture frame by the noted Tiffany Studios. Yes, the company that made all those wonderful lamps at the turn of the 19th century and well beyond. A richly patinat...

ABOUT A kinetic balance sculpture crafted from finely brazed copper finish or brass wire, this tabletop art piece depicts a stylized, abstract airplane in flight. The sculpture util...

For your consideration is an antique pair of Homer's Iliad bronze bookends. It's made around 1924, yet still has its beautiful original colors. Please note this is an original antique by Pompeian Bronze...

This bronze of a baseball batter after taking his swing is a very rare piece. There were hardly any representations in sculpture of baseball players until decades later. I have come ...

Detailed Caricature wood carving of a doctor and patient, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricat...

An ovoid vase with green glaze on tall stone base. Retains Gustavsberg sticker. Signed Stig L. 3 hairline cracks in the base.