Bay Area - Decorative Objects

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...

A pair of fine quality Egyptian Revival bronze candelabra with Egyptian masks around the centre candle cup and five arms with the additional candle cups. Th...

19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...

Charming early 19th century (possibly earlier) hand crafted copper and steel bucket with dovetailed joints and tin lining. Most likely originally used for water or milk, but would al...

A large and unique organic shaped footed ceramic bowl in hues of blue, green and brown by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Incised Friberg signature, 1974 and Gustavsburg studio hand ...

A lovely freestanding sculpture of Venus de Milo by Alva Studios, circa 1955. Made from composite. The statue rests upon a wooden base. In Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of ...

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

A vintage wooden pig that was once part of a carousel.

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 28"H x 11-1...

Bronze Oni Mask #2 by Splady Art Studios Design by Alexander Yoshikawa Dimensions: W 10 x D 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Bronze. "Oni Mask #2" is inspired by the...

Bronze Oni Mask by Splady Art Studios Design by Alexander Yoshikawa Dimensions: W 11 x D 18 x H 25 cm. Materials: Bronze. "Oni Mask" is inspired by the prote...

A collection of 236 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...

17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...

A patinated bronze sculpture after German sculptor Otto Schmidt Hofer (1873-1925). Titled, "The Enemy Below." A figural work featuring a handsome nude male Greek...

Storage Box with Lid Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, embossed leather, brass H: 9.25 in x D: 12.5 in :: 24 cm x 31.75 cm An exceptional round wood and leather-bound box. The top havin...

Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...

A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

C. 1940's hand painted Cheng Hua porcelain vase w/ scene depicting warriors is a must have for any home. Whether it be sitting alone or if you have your favorite plant inside of it, ...

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.

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...

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...

Spanish colonial pair of wonderfully carved, painted and giltwood angel candleholders. Late 18th century.  

Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and fac...

Mid-Century Modern candle holder manufactured by DFK Lundtofte, Denmark, c. 1960's. Features a solid rosewood pedestal base and a polished stainless steel stem that fits two taper ca...

Vintage ceramic pottery stoneware zoo bird sculpture designed by Robert Maxwell circa 1960's in Venice, California. This slip-cast studio piece is reminiscent of a "toucan resting on...

A large square vintage brass tray with a lovely intricate etched design throughout.

A pair of handmade copper pricket candle holders with fine embossed detailing of leaves, cartouches, sitting on scrolled feet, Italian, 17th century.

A beautiful vintage studio pottery vase. Features overlapping glazes in gray with orange accents. Measures 4.5"Dia x 6.5"H

We all know that Tiffany Studios produced some of the finest lamps and glasswork ever seen, but they also had a foundry and besides bases for their lamps they made other metal obje...

Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...

An impressive and larger than life size hand-carved Carrara marble bust of Apollo, signed C. Scheggi (1833-1876). In excellent antique condition...

Jasmine sambac / ylang ylang / willow bark / goji berry extract/ mango butter A tactile object by nature, the Erode Soap Summit Series becomes one of desire and play, adding a dif...

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 ...

Vintage California studio sailboat wall hanging sculpture labeled J. G. Ortman, circa 1970's. This decorative nautical statement piece is composed of mixed metal elements that have a...

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

19th century Italian Majolica dish with Renaissance figures Superb highly decorated Italian Majolica plate with hand a hand painted scene of Roman mythology; The abduction of Sabine...

This amazing pair of life sized pugs are realistic and beautiful. We feel they are as good as one could hope for in a sculpture of this breed. They were meticulously detailed to look life- like. They were hand painted with the appropriate colors and the glass eyes really enhance the look. We feel they were done by the great Austrian sculptor...

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere. A substantial incense holder in the Chinese Ming style. Sides and bottom covered in a r...

A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry Rwanda First half, 20th century Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Use: Brush wet hands or cloth over the soap's surfaces to create, lather, release the aromatic essential oils and reveal the changing slopes. As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Summit's designated dish. Certified organic Measure: 5" round x 2" tall 320g e11.6oz Bouton 5" round. Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...

A very fine example of the work of the Bergmann Foundry. He must have really liked this one because it is signed in 2 places on the underside with his seal the letter "B" inside the...

Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world. Each piece is hand thrown...

Vintage blown glass demijohn wine jars in varying shades of green. Approximate available sizing: Large: 20 in. height with 15 in. diameter $...

Our Loopy Medium Vase features loops reminiscent of handles or a strip of exaggerated lace along the outside. The wabi-sabi imperfections in each loop capture the eye, and compliment...

Accompanying pair of miniature hand blown art glass vases by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Sweden Circa. 1980's. Retaining (1) paper label and each piece etched signed on base. 4.5...

Stig Lindberg design Domino tray for Gustavberg, Sweden. Fun whimsical tray for serving or just a visually interesting table top object. Stamped

A beautiful wheel thrown studio pottery vase by ceramicist, Barbara Sebastian of Marin, CA. Decorated in purple and blue glazes. Signed on the base.

A vintage brass dolphin mounted to a stone base. Simplified form to the dolphin and beautiful natural veining to the dark green stone. Measures ...

Bark painting of Two Fish, Northern Territory, Australia A wonderful "x-ray" bark painting of two fish, probably Barrumundi. This is painted in a the traditional style and with the ...

19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures 8.5" x 4.75 x 3.5"H

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...

1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half h...

24K English Style Double Compound Pendulum 8 Day Open Work Skeleton Clock Here we are offering a 24K open work brass skeleton clock. This clock sits on a black base and protected by...

This extremely rare and beautiful statue is special. The figure of a man is waving after a race. The subject of bicycles is very uncommon. He is finely cast as is the bicycle itself ...

Incredible modernist cast glass box sculpture by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, thes...

Incredible modernist cast glass catch-all tray by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, the...