Chicago - Decorative Objects

Vintage Weller Majolica Pottery Jardiniere & Pedestal Set Jardinières are ornamental flower pots and plant stands and comes from the French word for a female gardener. The natural...

Rustic and highly textured, this vintage wooden plate brings storied character to modern interiors as an unexpected serving dish or catch-all bow...

This earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in a pale celadon glaze with light blue color. Once used daily for food and drink, the bowl is...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...

Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica decorative accents on the scaled manes, tails, bodies and white stone The real flair tha...

Painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, this small porcelain dish has a colorful design of four flowers representing the seasons. Rendered in shades of pink, green ...

This unique ceramic vessel is a vintage Japanese hot water bottle (yutanpo), used to heat a bed or warm the body. The oblong container would have been filled with hot water through t...

Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini, model no. 8067, blown glass with acid frosted surface, engraved 'venini italia' Dimensions: 12.25" high 7.2...

This lacquered carrying basket from the early 20th century is an exquisite example of Chinese basketry. Impressive in scale and detail, the basket is expertly woven of thin bamboo st...

Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette with waterfall sides and minimal ornamentation. Dated to the late 19th century, the b...

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

Clyde Burt stylized face vase in matte gray glazed stoneware with manipulated and applied facial details. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The large ...

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

A parade of Qilin, Chinese mythical creatures symbolizing magnificence, joy, and benevolence, march around these hand-painted contemporary porcelain fantail vases. These particular f...

Robert Venturi Post Modern Silver Candleholders for Swid Powell, Both stamped RVenturi MADE IN ITALY SILVER PLATED with copyright mark.

Clyde Burt vase, striped graduated tones vase. "Signed underside CB".

Time has imparted a beautiful, wabi-sabi finish to this delicate tea bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The small earthenware cup has a graceful silhouette, potted with th...

Paul Hart American Craft Face Sculpture 1975, Assemblage Made with Reclaimed Objects, Broom and mop heads, fence parts and wood wheels. Signed to Copper Studio...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit. This unusual calligraphy brush is more sculpture than tool, crafted from the curving horn of a Chinese water...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013), "Gita" patinated bronze sculpture of a nude female, signed, titled, and having a monogram for foundry.

This blue and white baluster jar was made in the Jiangxi region of China. The landscape scenes hand painted by feathery brushstrokes are richly evocative and bring to mind ancient Ch...

Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...

This footed porcelain bowl dates to the early 20th century and is hand-painted with expressive brushwork in the blue-and-white style. The small bowl has a dramatic, flared shape, fea...

Brass bud vase III by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vase...

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...

A sculptural planter from the Turin workshop of Victor Cerrato, dating to the 1960s. The cylindrical form is clad in copper, its surface deeply etched with abstract motifs and burnis...

This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...

Vintage 1960s stunning heavy "Ice Glass" vase designed by Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Sweden. It offers a superb organic design and beautiful dimensions, ideal for accommodating medi...

Vintage Art Deco Life-Size White Male Mannequin Sculpture with Raised Arms by a Local Artist Striking life-size male mannequin sculpture featuring an expressive arms-raised pose. F...

A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...

In 19th century China jars like this would have held wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of an irregular surface with a ...

Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware Inscribed to top 'INRI'. Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.

The eight treasures of a scholar, which celebrate study and success, are hidden among the many symbols on this gooseneck jar, double lozenges for victory, a pearl for granting wishes...

Monumental Kyoto - Awaji Japanese Pottery Vase / Kerosene Lamp This pottery was found as a Kerosene Lamp Assembly with a beautiful French Bronze Base and a Brass insert at top. Thes...

Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...

This set of red lacquer trays are components of an early 20th century Burmese betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco, betel quid ...

Northern China has a settled history that goes back more than 5,000 years. All along the western reaches of the Yellow River settlements sprung up and some of the first evidence we h...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This sculptural 19th-century Chinese candle stand celebrates the wabi-sabi beauty of handmade pottery. The tiered candlestick is chunky and bold, shaped of earthenware with curving l...

Vintage Regency Style Faux Stacked Book Side Table This piece features a charming design that mimics a stack of vintage books, adding a literary touch to your decor. Circa Mid 20t...

Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...

With its graceful silhouette and crème white coloring, this porcelain jar from the mid-19th century embodies the elegance and refinement of Chinese monochrome ceramics. The little ja...

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...

Cloaked inside and out with a dark brown glaze, this ceramic vessel from the early 19th century was originally used in a Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) kitchen for salt-pickling eggs and o...

An Italian ceramic lidded bowl crafted by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore in the 1970s. This piece features a dome-like silhouette with a soft, rounded presence. Its matte ivory ...

A 1960s ceramic vase crafted by the renowned Faenza Art Institute (F'Arte). This textured piece features an abstract, geometric design with earthy brown, charcoal, and ivory hues. Th...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

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-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

Mars Piece by Thomas Akawie California Realism 1970 Airbrush on Resin, Vacuum-Formed, A rare 1970s piece by Thomas Akawie, created using airbrush on resin formed with a vacuum machin...

A tall French alabaster vase elevated within a gilt metal stand, likely dating to the early 20th century. Carved from alabaster, the vessel carries the soft translucency characteris...

This petite Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the...

A 19th century Italian Neoclassical urn carved from solid Carrara marble. The vessel takes on a generous, rounded form with a deeply recessed bowl and a thick, molded rim, flanked by...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. Porcelain bombe casket with cobalt blue and ...

Please be aware that all items are used/vintage/antique and have small signs of age/patina which should be expected. We try our best to take clear photos, but please contact us if yo...

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

With a graceful silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yu...