Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...

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...

Famille Rose Chrysanthemum Bowl with Yongzheng Mark Porcelain bowl with delicate floral medallions in vibrant Famille Rose enamels, including shades of pink, blue, yellow, and orang...

A pair of gold plated tulip candlesticks by Italian manufacturer William Adams. Marked on the base.

We are always on the lookout for sports subject matter in our quest for antique bronzes. Boxing is right up at the top of our list. This high action, well modeled example of 2 boxers...

A very large Victorian period walnut mirror or painting frame. 43 1/2 by 55 outside dimensions 33” by 43” opening High quality in very good condition, having original color and finis...

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...

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian vase designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark circa 1960's. This unique blown glass piece features a thick sculptural tear drop shape tinted in ...

This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...

Late 19th/Early 20th century English Aesthetic Movement decorative jardinaire or planter stand featuring Japanese dragons. Beautifully glazed with a two tone finish of green with ric...

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...

Longquan Celadon Vase with Brown Teadust Glaze Stoneware vase with a pear-shaped body, tall neck, and flared foot, covered in a thick, chocolate-brown teadust glaze. The surface sho...

C. early 20th century Bronze sculpture of a captain.

ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...

Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...

Pr Victorian glass & crystal metal candleholders with gilded giraffes.

Vintage abstract Brutalist freestanding giraffe sculpture on solid wood plank c. 1960's. This decorative accent piece adds depth and character to any space composed of mixed metals t...

Charming pair of diminutive Chinese pewter lidded urns or vases featuring a turned finish with bell finials. Great for decoration, storage, or both. Minor...

Pink Moon Flask Shaped Vase with Blue Floral Motifs A XuanDe style porcelain vase with a flattened round body, slender neck, and flared lip. Finished in a bright pink glaze with blu...

ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...

Whimsical decoupage decorated New England dairy farm lidded milk jug or bottle. Features an equine motif with images and labels of horses over a lacquered g...

Iron Red Blue & White Porcelain Vase This Chinese pear-shaped porcelain vase showcases a harmonious blend of classic blue-and-white underglaze with iron red detailing. Decorated...

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark A round Chinese ink stone with a dark, textured exterior and smooth central basin for grinding ink. The rim is de...

C. 19th century Bronze French style 3 branch candelabra w/ roman figure, fluted shaft w/ tripod base & paw feet.

About A rustic wooden dairy farm box used to sell cheese at farmers markets from O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy in Sonoma. Creator O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy. ...

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...

A mid century swung blown glass vase. Vibrant blue color to the glass with faint white striping. Measures 2.5"Dia x 10.5"H

Celadon Glaze Long Necked Bottle Vase A porcelain vase with a soft celadon green glaze, featuring a bulbous body and a long, narrow neck. The base is unglazed in the center and a da...

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

Yellow-Ground Blue and White Moon Flask with Lotus Design A substantial Qing dynasty-style moon flask featuring a vibrant yellow ground with underglaze blue floral decoration. The f...

Early 20th century plate brass spelter candleholders Tall columns supported on Italian marble bases Measures: 5" x 5" at the base x 27" high The edge of one of the marble ba...

ABOUT An antique wooden three-tier office tray constructed with exposed dovetail joinery and sculpted, wave-cut fronts and brass supports. Several supports stamped "Patented Jan. 24...

Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...

A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.

19th century wrought iron & brass torchère. Measures: 19" triangular base x 58" high Offered as a matching pair.

Whimsical French pantomime pierrot head or bust sculpture mounted on a stand by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). One of several Ira created from pain...

A stoneware vase by Eva Staehr-Nielsen, with octagonal mouth decorated with brownish glaze. Signed E.St.N. Manufactured and marked by Saxbo, Denmark.

This is a vintage figural nude bronze, wrought iron and wood sculpture, circa 1960s-1970s. Patinated bronze women with a wrought iron hoop between the...

Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.

C. 19th Century This Amazing, Stunning French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock is probably one of my Favorite Pieces..... White Marble...

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...

Extremely beautifully detailed 19th century bronze. A lady leaning on a tree stump after picking flowers for her basket. Great original patina. Sculptur...

A stoneware miniature "spirea" vase by Wilhelm Kage for Farsta beautifully glazed in ecru, blue and adobe tones. Part of his miniature series. Base is sta...

A handmade blue pot by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed by Ekberg himself. ...

Vintage stoneware studio pottery cylinder vase circa 1960's. This decorative piece features a dark matte blue finish with a crystalline drip glaze in shades of black, brown, and gree...

25" Japanese Ebony Striking Stick Pillar Wall Clock Here I'm offering a very good quality striking stick clock or Shaku-Dokei. The ebony wood case has a removable glazed hood with a lift-out front door, two fabric-backed gilt-brass pierced frets to the sides, a scale at the front and a drawer for the key at the bottom. The ebony hardwood case is made of solid rosewood and it shows beautiful grain of the wood. Mounted to the backboard is the gilt-brass going movement with finely cut, turned and spoked gear work, turned brass baluster columns at the corners, an elaborately engraved fretted front plate and a verge escapement that is regulated by a small pendulum...

Doll by Emma Amiotte, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A wonderful "No Face Doll", probably made by Emma Amiotte. The green wool dress is adorned with small glass beads on t...

Monumental French hand blown glass demijohn or carboy with a rich, green glass color. Featuring a large neck with the glass nearly 1" thick where it was...

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

A rare and unusual English ebonized painted metal octagonal covered coal bin with chinoiserie decoration; by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, Telford, England; the octagonal hinged lid wit...

Pair of monumental 18th century Italian prickets made in the Rococo style of carved and polychromed wood. These altar candlesticks feature a three footed base and a floral motif with...

18th Century Apothecary sign was created with wrought iron, fer forge. Beautiful details of the medical symbol of a winged staff with two snakes intertwined.

It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...

Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.

A very rare and whimsical pair of cold painted Vienna bronze Kewpies. We have sold many Vienna bronzes in our over 40 years of dealing in them, but we must say, these are very unusua...

Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...

This lovely little vase is a fine example of the Vienna Secessionist movement. The hand worked copper overlay is all you need to look at to see what I ...

A boldly-scaled Italian baroque carved giltwood candlestick; with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base

French Style Gravity Driven Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. This clock is dr...

A small stoneware "spirea" vase by Wilhelm Kage for Farsta beautifully glazed in browns, tans and adobe tones. Part of his miniature series. Base is stamped FARSTA and incised by Kåg...