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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De Sigaldi. Emma De Sigaldi (b.1910 - d.2010) was active/lived in Monaco and is known for sculpture. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s. This piece features a coffin shaped wood case and an inset orange backdrop accented with a brass...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

A blue and purple hares fur glazed vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase with blue and purple hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Marked R, three crowns, GN SVERIGE.
Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bob Stocksdale Teak Turned Wood Bowl with Exceptional Grain Pattern, Early 1970s
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Francisco, CA
An especially well crafted early 1970s teak lathe-turned wood bowl with exceptional grain pattern by important and influential American master woodturner Bob Stocksdale (b. 1913–2003...
Category

1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category

17th Century European Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Copper Water or Milk Bucket
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category

Early 19th Century French Country Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Steel

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

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique American Queen Anne Period Lidded Brass Tobacco Box, circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1750 American Queen Anne period cast brass tobacco or snuff box with lid. Charming and rare antique box from the New England American colonies features beveled and shaped ...
Category

1750s American Queen Anne Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Lead

Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Porcelain Compotes
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th century, and was, and still is, one of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Earthenware Censer or Small Stove
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Featuring a large lidded body decorated with lion heads on each corner depicted with open mouths where heat escapes. This thick glazed ceramic urns has openings on each side large en...
Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Blue Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mottled blue vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Elegant vase with a small stature. Inscribed on the bottom with the makers and the manufacturer's mark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang Ceramic Fish
By Arne Bang
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Bang Danish Ceramic fish in a beautiful glaze of varying greens and earth tones. Marked AB.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
Category

1920s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Murano 1960s Alfredo Barbini 'Scavo' Glass Cylindrical Vase; Signed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and large-scaled Murano 1960s Alfredo Barbini 'scavo' glass cylindrical vase; etched signature 'Barbini Murano' on underside; the tall vase ...
Category

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

20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally-Formed Mineral: Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom t...
Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man Beside Camel, by Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
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...
Category

20th Century Austrian Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Luis Auguste Dage
By Luis Auguste Dage
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco ovoid-shaped stoneware vase enameled bluish-beige with orange brown and black floral motifs by French sculptor Luis Auguste Dage. Gilded bonze mounting adorned with green...
Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Stoneware Bird by Erling and Karin Heerwagen Denmark
By Karin Heerwagen
Located in Fulton, CA
Stoneware sculpture of a stylized or abstract bird. Made by Erling and Karin Heerwagen Made in Denmark, circa 1980. 6.25 inches wide. 6.5 inches high. 4.5 inches deep.
Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

Glass Vase by Nanny Still
By Nanny Still
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall, thin necked vase by Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi. Marked on the base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

California Modern Architectural Pottery Pro Artisan Planter by David Cressey
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ceramic planter pot designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan. This hand poured stoneware vessel featu...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19 Century French Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Vases Putti Ormolu Mounts Inset gilt bronze lining 6" x 6" x 13.5"H
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Handcrafted Jewelry Box by Bay Area Artist Dean Santner c.1970
By Dean Santner
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original studio, handcrafted wood jewelry box by California woodworker, Dean Santner. Expertly crafted in walnut. Pull out center drawer lined in blue felt. CREATOR Dean ...
Category

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

Materials

Felt, Walnut

Modernist Jan De Swart Abstract Sculpture in Mixed Woods California Artist
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash. The sculpture is based on the form of a sail boat in the abstract construct resting on a square b...
Category

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

Materials

Ash, Ebony, Walnut

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Bronze Molière Sculpture, 19th Century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine bronze sculpture / model of Molière seated by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). France, circa 1870. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor. Carri...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Folk Art Carved Wood Picture Frames, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of hand carved pine Folk Art style wall hanging picture frames. Wonderfully detailed naturalistic tree branch design. American, late 19t...
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Modernist Brutalist Abstract Bronze Slab Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a large brutalist abstract bronze slab sculpture. Sculpture is unmarked, and the artist is unknown. A very heavy and substantial work, ...
Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...
Category

Early 20th Century Zambian Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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! ...
Category

19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic early 19th century English regency oval hat box with a carry handle. The box is crafted from leather and features European and Asian port of call stickers. Beautifully worn pa...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A narrow stoneware blue vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand with ovoid shaped opening to neck.
Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Female Warrior w/Shield, on Carved Marble Base, German ca.1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual bronze really caught our attention. The seated female warrior perched high atop a marble base is a rare look in antique bronzes. The bronze...
Category

Early 1900s German Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pot by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed by Ekberg himself. This piece has 3 small holes in the upper rim and is designed to be used as a vessel for hanging plants...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Figure of a Field Hockey Player, German, Artist Signed, circa 1900
By Gottlob Deihle
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are always on the lookout for bronzes with a sports theme. Here we are offering a rare example of a field hockey player. Well cast with a beautiful war...
Category

Early 20th Century German Beaux Arts Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality English mahogany letter box made and signed by F. Waller and so labeled. This finely crafted letter box has 2 drawers one on each side fitted with campaign style ...
Category

1830s English Regency Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
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. Certified organic Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall. ~ 87g e3.1oz Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

1960s New York Artist John H Manhold Brass Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s New York artist John H Manhold figurative abstract brass sculpture resting on a black marble base, an substantial sculpture weighting in at 30 pounds. Manhold had a very colorf...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ernest Sohn Siamese Teak Magazine Holder, circa 1960s
By Ernest Sohn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ernest Sohn Siamese teak magazine holder, circa 1960s Measures: 16" wide x 5" deep x 14.5" high A great vintage Mid-Century Modern magazine ...
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930 Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1...
Category

19th Century Mexican Industrial Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-century West Berlin, Germany Hammered Copper Dish c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century kidney shaped, hammered copper dish. Stamped "Made in West Berlin". CREATOR Unknown. West Berlin, Germany. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MATERIALS AN...
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Chandelier with Four Arms by Gunnar Ander
By Gunnar Ander
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron candelabra with four arms for candles for Kosta Boda with blue and clear glass finials on each arm. Denmark, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Plaster Mouth Sculpture
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage plaster mouth sculpture. Can be displayed table top or mounted to the wall using the hanger on the back.
Category

Late 20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
Category

1860s French Neoclassical Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bitossi decorative ceramic lidded box, Italy. Sophisticated table top box for jewelry, cards or hide the T.V. remote. In very good original condition.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

18th to 19th Century Lidded Oak Low Stool with Interior Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century lidded oak low stool with interior storage Measures: 22" wide x 8.5" deep x 15" high The interior measures 17.5" wide x 6.5" d...
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.
Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Glazed Ceramic Crock Lamp with English Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting and large glazed ceramic crock or jar made into a table lamp featuring the English royal coat of arms on one side. This large earthenware ves...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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