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Item Ships From: Chicago
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Columbian Round Redware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
With a worn finish, this round orangeware bowl is a wonderful example of Pre-Columbian pottery. The delicate bowl has a squat form and tapered lip. Painted with stokes of red slip an...
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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Black Frame with Simple Border and Original Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Black frame with simple border and original wood. Great condition.
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1920s Italian Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Two Women, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Square Fantail Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Made for serving food and spirits, this narrow wine table once gathered together convivial imbibers who engaged in group toasts and lively conversation. Dated to the 19th century, th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gilt Chinese Persimmon Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the Republic period (1912-1949), this bowl is beautifully decorated with a rich, persimmon-orange glaze accented by gilt brushwork. Wrapped around the center of the bowl are...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Large Red French Severs Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century Large Red French Severs Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase This amazing Severs Porcelain Vase in red exudes an opulent and striking presence. The vase is crafted from fine porcelain, and its trumpet-shaped body is beautifully coated in a rich, deep shade of red. This bold color choice makes a bold statement, drawing attention to the vase’s exquisite form and detailing. The intricate hand-painted designs, often rendered in contrasting colors like gold or white, stand out vividly against the red backdrop, creating a visually stunning and luxurious appearance. Such a red Sevres...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

'Benevento Head'
Located in Chicago, IL
Capture the essence of Hellenistic artistry with our exquisite reproduction of the famed "Benevento Head." Meticulously crafted from plaster and adorned with a lifelike bronze finish...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hellenistic Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Brown Textured Sculpture Signed 'Lado' Italy 1981
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage ceramic sculpture featuring a bottle shape in a rust brown hue with a raised cream decorative shapes on the front and back. This piece has great scale and a beautiful textu...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Wave Candlestick (single candlestick, large, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Foun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Eva Zeisel Scarce Salt and Pepper Birds for NKT Japan
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Chicago, IL
Eva Zeisel scarce salt and pepper birds for NKT Japan 2 of the birds have loss damage to tails. the other 2 are in nice condition with a minor knick too tail on one. It wou...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wave Candlestick (single candlestick, large, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Foun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Hammered Copper Bin with Rolled Rim
Located in Chicago, IL
Hammered copper bin with rolled rim. Great patina. Would make great table base. H 24” Top 27” Base 19”
Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Chinese Blue and White Ruyi Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary baluster jar from artisans in Jiangxi province continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Also known as a ginger jar or temple jar, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculptures on Mahogany Base - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculptures on Mahogany Base - Pair Exquisite Set of 2 vintage Chinese Cloisonne' war horse sculptures on maho...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock Circa 1960 Dimensions D 31” (entire clock) D 9” (middle of the clock) Good vintage condition Please be aware that mos...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Female Torso Sculpture on a Wood Cube Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century cast stone sculpture of a female torso on a wood cube plinth. Additional Information: Materials:Stone, Wood Color: Black Style: Art Deco, Holl...
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Blue and White Ruyi Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary baluster jar from artisans in Jiangxi province continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Also known as a ginger jar or temple jar, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Iron and Pine Frame from the Estate of Jose Thenee
Located in Chicago, IL
Iron and pine frame from the Estate of Jose Thenee. Great condition and quality.
Category

1930s Argentine Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Wisp by Erin Vincent, 2020
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural wall sculpture made with black polypropylene straps which sprout from a tubular steel frame. This sculpture affixes to the wall and includes hanging hardware. Erin Vincen...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Two Women, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pink Form By Erin Vincent, 2020
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural wall sculpture hand carved from wood by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. This piece has a beautiful pink and white painted finish and features deco...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the artistry of 19th-century Japan with this exquisite Meiji period bronze vessel, a captivating embodiment of Japanese decorative arts...
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Black Drape by Erin Vincent, 2022
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A large-scale wall sculpture made from recycled rubber by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. This captivating piece features layers of textured rubber straps wh...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Iron and Pine Frame from the Estate of Jose Thenee 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Iron and pine frame from the Estate of Jose Thenee. Great condition and quality.
Category

1930s Argentine Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

'The Big Duck', a Bronze Sculpture by Edith Barretto Parsons, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
'The Big Duck,' a captivating bronze sculpture by Edith Barretto Parsons, is a masterpiece of artistry and emotion. Created in 1920, this sculpture beautifully captures the innocence and unbridled joy of childhood. In this enchanting piece, a toddler cradles a large duck against their chest, the bird's wings outstretched in a playful dance while its feet kick with exuberance. The child's expression is a priceless reflection of pure delight. Parsons, a talented American sculptor born in 1878, studied at the Art Students League of New York under renowned sculptors like Daniel Chester French...
Category

1920s American Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three 19th Century French Dibbers on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold this exquisite set of three 19th century French dibbers, tools used to aid in planting seeds or seedlings, each a unique testament to the artistry of bygone eras. Crafted with...
Category

19th Century French Primitive Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nymph a Handwoven and Dyed Reed Pendant (two tier in black with neon pink LED)
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Acrylic, blackened steel, brass, LEDs, stainless steel, shellac, and woven reed Sexual selection requires the use and continual modification of a lure. Sometimes a lure is a behavio...
Category

2010s American Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Deer Antler Mount from France
Located in Chicago, IL
Deer Antler Mount from France probably from the 1960s.
Category

1960s French Country Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Antler

The Damrack birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020. "Whimsical temple to song birds." J Sargenti Made of a birdhouse and ...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Wave Candlestick (sold individually, small, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Found...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese Shan Shui Relief Snuff Bottle, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops throughout China, where tea drinking was a symbol of taste and upper-class refinement. This tea leaf jar dates to the early 20th century...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/putti garden statue...
Category

1970s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Italian Etched Travertine and Steel Floor Sculpture
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary piece that captures the essence of Italian artistry from the 1970s: a stunning travertine and steel floor sculpture, reminiscent of the avant-garde works of Nerone C...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Bronze Bust of a Lady with New Custom Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze bust of a classic lady with new custom base.
Category

Early 1900s Argentine Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Enameled Ginger Jar with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Contrasted by a crisp white field, this oval jar is decorated in the famille rose style with a lively scene of young children playing in a courtyard garden. Under an overarching bamb...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

The Manhattan birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020. "Inspired by Philip Johnson's AT&T building in NYC." J Sargenti Made w...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Female Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to en...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Rattan Brass Tray and Bowl, Italy 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Rattan and Brass Tray and Bowl, Style of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970. Amazing rattan brass tray and bowl with brass trim and handles on the tray. Made of weaved, woven rattan, wicke...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Glazed Magpie Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike ceramics decorated with underglazing, this monumental vessel was painted after it was fired. This technique enabled the artist to build up areas and experiment with texture, v...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Chicago, IL
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970's. Hivo Van Teal is an award winning artist and designer. Sculpture is signed Van Teal. Has a smal...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Walking Cat - Lion Sized Bronze Cat Sculpture with Mosaic Patterned Surface
By Mary Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block Walking Cat, 2022 bronze 39h x 64w x 13d in 99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm MBK001
Category

2010s North American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

The Atlanta birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020. "Inspired by the opulence of the Galleria Mall in Georgia 1987." J Sar...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the ja...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Claude Lalanne Hortensia Or Hydrangea Floral Necklace Edition Artcurial
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
Claude Lalanne Hortensia or Hydrangia Vermeil necklace. Composed of a series of sculpted flower petals. Signed and numbered 53 of 100 edition. Edition Artcurial, Paris. 53/100 Origi...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Vermeil

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Ashtray or Vide Poche Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
Rick Owens bronze relic collection ashtray or vide poche. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each piece is handcraf...
Category

2010s French Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Old Paris Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scenes - Pair This beautiful pair of Porcelain Gilded Vases from France have a hand painted courting scene...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Curvature", Hand Built Ceramic Sculptural Organic Form in Subtle Matte White
By Jerilyn Virden
Located in Chicago, IL
Using the vernacular of the vessel, I use earthenware clay to create intimate spaces. Each form employs a language that reveals its intentions. My interest lies in the slight shifts ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. A thick brown glaze clings to the upper half of the jar, dripping to a s...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A cool, blue-black glaze coats the stout body of this early 20th-century terra cotta kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, this wide-mouth jar was once used daily in a pr...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Bottles by Joe Cariati
By Joe Cariati
Located in Chicago, IL
Bottles by Joe Cariati, set of 3 from 2003. Black Dim - 20.63” H x 4” Dia Yellow Dim - 12.88” H x 3.5” Dia Green Dim - 10.63” H x 4.25” Dia Price is for the set. Contact us if you'...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock Beautifully sculpted antique art deco New Haven white enamel faced collectible estate piece desk/mantel cloc...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Nickel

19th Century French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Tray with Birds and Cherries
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the enchanting world of the late 19th century with our mesmerizing French Art Nouveau cast bronze tray. A sublime ode to the ephemeral beauty of youth and innocence, this ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Terra Cotta Statue Fragment Depicting a Classic Woman's Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Fragment from a terra cotta statue depicting a classic women’s head. Great condition. Custom lucite stand is newly made.
Category

1820s Italian Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Lucite

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