Chicago - Decorative Objects

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. Style...

Larry Mohr Sculpture Bars XXVI: Adjustable Solid aluminum bars connected by bolts. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered to base ‘Bars XXVI 1/5 6/19/83 Larry Mohr’. This work is number 1 from the edition of 5.   Larry Mohr (1921-2013) was an accomplished sculptor whose figural and abstract works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, Vassar College...

Pair of Bruno Paul Articulating candelabras These are unmarked. Uncertain if they are German by Bruno Paul or if possibly by the Anderson Foundry executed in the early 20th century....

This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...

Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture No. 6 Signed, F.41. Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture desig...

Unique Sergio Asti architectural sculpture. Patinaed reflective glaze over ceramic. Hand signed on underside, Sergio Asti, 1971.

Mario Dal Fabbro No. 10 Signed Mario Dal Fabbro Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937. From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play...

A 20th Century French plaster bust sculpture, likely representing Zeus, modeled in the classical tradition. The figure is depicted with abundant, flowing hair and a full, curling bea...

Vintage Pewter and Gilt Chinese Temple Candlesticks - Pair Vintage pair of Chinese temple candlesticks with foliage and birds depicted on pierced body with original patina. Dimensi...

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Covered Ginger Jar This Japanese jar decorated with birds, flowers, and satsumas would be a beautiful gift for a vin...

Geometric textured outside body

Painted Ceramic vase. Signed on underside. This item is currently on view in our NYC Greenwich Street Location.

Michael and Francis Higgins Bowl, Fused glass Pink, green and gold leaf bow with floral design on bottom surface.

Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions both practical and decorative. This pair ...

Vintage abstract Fratelli Mannelli travertine desk organizer set for Raymor. 2 Pieces.

Pair of Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish modernist vases.

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

Brass single bottle stand by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: brass Gentner Design Rooted in a language of sculpture, character defining details, and world renowned craftsmanship, the work is found at the crossroads of design and art. Established in 2011, the namesake furniture label is a rare combination of aesthetic dexterity and mastery of Craft resulting in furniture and objects that are expressive, formal, and transcend materiality. The collection is based in metal and incorporates only natural materials such as leather, wood, and glass in unique ways, challenging our assumptions. Christopher Gentner Christopher Gentner, with a BFA in metalsmithing from the Cleveland Institute of Art and apprenticeships under sculptors and jewelers, together with dedication to Craft, quickly developed his reputation nationally as a foremost authority of metal fabrication and furniture. One of his crowning achievements was the re-creation and fabrication of the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie...

Vintage Italian turned wood thermos carafe set attributed to Aldo Tura. All pieces are solid wood lathe turned including the tray. Uncertain to the exa...

Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue - Pair These beautiful hand carved statues embody the full power and vigor of the Charging Bull. The Charging Bull represents the courage...

Lightweight and compact, this pair of small bowls is an example of the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. Each bowl has a simple silhouette, shaped with...

Mid Century Modern Multi Color Ball Sculpture on a Gainey Ceramics Black Clay Planter - 2 Piece Set Mid Century Modern Gainey Architectural Potter...

Vintage 1970s mounted brass penguin lamp. Possibly made in France by Willy Daro. Last photos show a similar brass penguin lamp signed by Willy Daro. This...

Amber-toned plexiglass stacked into a cylindrical vase that glows like it has its own light source — because in the right window, it basically does. Designed by Luca Bonato for Fusin...

Antique Patinated Bronze Lion and Tiger Animalier Sculpture An antique patinated bronze sculpture depicting a fierce battle between a roaring lion and a tiger. Captured at the heigh...

Wood fired stoneware sculpture by Amanda Gentry. Made in 2018

Brass Sweep dustpan and brush by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 20 x W 18 x H 6.3 cm Materials: tarnished brass, horsehair This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to clean...

This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to a ...

Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...

Brass Bud vase IV by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 15.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases i...

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin This antique forest green coffee bin with a slanted lid opening has an exterior reading: "Blankes Ex...

Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra Combine your candelabra and flower vase into one elegant piece. The central vase...

Chair with tubes and brass by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 42.5 x W 50 x H 63.5 cm. Materials: brass, silicone tubes A chair? made of brass and silicone tubes. Gentner Design...

Scheurich ceramic vase small tight hairline on top rim (as shown).  

Gunnar Ander brass 4 candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden.  

WMF large hammered brass charger or tray.

As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The large vessel has a gently tapered form...

This sculptural bronze object is a charming example of 19th-century metalwork. The bronze figure is formed as a Buddhist wrathful deity, weari...

This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...

Large pin brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12.7 x H 50.8 cm. Materials: polished tarnished brass. Available in polished tarnished brass a...

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...

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). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...

Capturing the ephemeral beauty of a pillow recently dimpled with use, Xie Dong’s porcelain pillow sculptures are at once realistic and mysterious. Sculpted with a subtle impression i...

Small Pin brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12.7 x H 30.5 cm Materials: polished tarnished brass Available in polished tarnished brass and d...

Antique Bronze Putti Sculpture on Marble Base styled after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) created the sculpture known as the, “Allegorie d...

Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...

Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...

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...

This vintage mortar and pestle from Shanxi, China was cast in iron with a floral relief. It was originally used in a traditional apothecary t...

This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...

The phoenix tail vase form dates back as far as the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Created in the early 20th century, this parti...

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...

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...

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 f...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...