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Item Ships From: Chicago
Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago. A century ago this jar wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Zhenzhu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Tall Celadon White Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in serene pale celadon. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narrow cylindr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Skirted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature ceramic table is from Shanxi Province and may have been made to represent Mingqi, a type of ancient Chinese burial good. Mingqi were plac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Auspicious Gourd Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in cheerful citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
This pair of tall candleholders would be a sumptuous statement piece on your dining room table. The wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"Lady in a Striped Dress" by Allan Winkler
By Allan Winkler
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work stems from the art school-trained artist’s interest in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Persimmon Orange Oval Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry Chest of Ten Drawers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb jewelry chest of ten drawers
Best to refinish this item. Finish shows wear as does the interiors of the drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wooden CandleHolder or Candlestick
Located in Chicago, IL
Reproduction wooden candlestick holder, previously purchased as a showroom prop for ourselves.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Country Chicago - Decorative Objects
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
A Pair on Antique Limestone Lions, France c.1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique pair of tufa limestone garden lions dates to the early 19th century and came from southern France or possibly, Italy. The lions are quite regal in appearance and hold he...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Chinese Cast Iron Chrysanthemum Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage iron mortar from China's Shanxi province was cast in low relief with a delicate chrysanthemum in bloom. Originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Carrara Marble Bust of an Elder
Located in Round Top, TX
Carrara marble bust of an elder. Fantastic quality marble and carving.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
c.1930 Mediterranean Resort Painted Steel Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique resort furniture with floral motifs once dominated the Mediterranean coast, where it was very popular with visitors and locals alike. Made from steel with original paint, these screens were utilized as mobile dressing areas when dressed with fabric. Today they are wonderful accents from a past romantic era...
Category
1930s French Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Glazed Ball Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking short-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's historic Jian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Wood Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative frame from Northern Italy. Great design, construction, and original patina.
Inside: H 38.25" W 25".
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Brass Bud Vase I by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass bud vase by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm
Materials: dull tarnished brass
Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"Jubilee Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
American Hudson River School Gilded Wood Frame / or Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early antique Hudson River School Design frame of quality construction and gilding. Large enough to make a nice wall mirror.
the opening inside is 13.5" x 17.5
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Persimmon Orange Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in vibrant persimmon-orange glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a nar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Large
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick large
The Linea candlesticks derive their name from the creative act of making a line, the first expression of a design, and from its linearity as it transitions...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Small
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick small
The Linea candlesticks derive their name from the creative act of making a line, the first expression of a design, and from its linearity as it transitions...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Brass Candle Holders, France c.1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These large and elegant solid brass candle holders were found in Avignon, France and feature stylish triangular bases. The surface patina, once polished, has gently dulled with expos...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Darkened Brass Coasters by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 darkened brass coasters by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 12 x W 9.5 cm
Materials: darkened brass
Hand-formed from a sheet of brass, emphasizing ...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed
This dynamic sculpture is an exquisite example of Paco Valle's skills in wrapped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Ceramic Covered Box by Listed Artist David B. Ward
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Ceramic Covered Box by David B. Ward
Titled: Camel man 1364 B.C.
Memphis Style
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mascaron from an American Movie Palace
Located in Round Top, TX
Mascaron from a movie palace. Fantastic paint/patina and subject matter. Great condition.
America, most likely Chicago
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Italian Wrought Iron Planter with Decorative Beastie Heads
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron planter with decorative beastie heads. Great condition and quality.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Bronze Medallion of Henry Baer
Located in Round Top, TX
Bronze medallion of Henry Baer. Famous for design of the Puck Building in NYC!
Category
1890s American Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
This decorated planter originates from Guangdong, located on the north shore of the South China Sea. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith.
Measures:
Larger box dimension:
7 7/8".
4 7/8".
3 3/8".
...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone
David Gil Ceramic Sculpture
By David Gil
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-built ceramic sculpture is set on a lucite frame that’s attached to a solid cherry base. The piece is signed on the reverse side by Gil who is the founder of Bennington Pot...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Modern Silver Plate Designer Candlestick Holders by Sheffield
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage silver plate designer trumpet form and fluted candlestick holders by Sheffield. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger.
These can be arranged in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Link Candle Holder
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Link Candle Holder is a modular system that can be expanded to any size, available in cast brass. Sold as a set of five. (not available in cast ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Large Italian Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Garden Urn Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Italian Modernist Garden Urn Form by Egidio Casagrande. Hammered Brass. Dating to the 30's /40s
Left as- found. Have not touched the surface in regards to cleaning.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ornate Mantle Clock and 2 Candelabras - Garniture Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ornate Mantle Clock and 2 Candelabras - Garniture Set
This art nouveau brass mantel clock and 2 candelabras will dress up any home. This set boasts beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Wolmar Silversmiths Castillo Silver-Plated Bowl
By Wolmar Castillo
Located in Chicago, IL
Wolmar silversmiths Castillo silver-plated nowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
fferrone Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Clear Modern Vases
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and medium vases - set of two.
The set of two contemporary Czech clear glass large with medium Rossi large vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and mini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Abstract Large Black Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift - large size
Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The abstract contemporary black serving tray titled lift will redefine the landscape of your table s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
fferrone Pair of Contemporary Copper Serving Trays Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift and lift, too - set of two.
Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The contemporary copper serving trays titled Lift collection will redefine the land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
36 Small Mirrors Wall Piece by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
36 small mirrors wall piece by Gentner Design
Dimensions: W 8.9 x H 76 cm
Materials: brass, stainless steel
A 6 squared myopic reflection of you...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
fferrone Contemporary Decorative Dark St. Steel Tall Bowl Vessel Centerpiece
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the sculptural Maison Tall Vessel Bowl. Perfect as centerpiece or as home accesso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
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