Chicago - Decorative Objects

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961 A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...

This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite footed dish from the late 19th century charms with expressive sweeps of cobalt blue atop a blue-grey field. The lo...

A French ‘Robinson’ vanity set by Lalique, dating to the 1970s. This three-piece crystal ensemble includes a perfume atomizer, a stoppered bottle, and a lidded box. Each piece is enc...

Exquisitely carved in linden wood, this pair of Austrian Baroque angels epitomizes the dynamic movement and dramatic expression characteristic of the period. Each figure is rendered ...

Georges Jouve cylindriacl white glazed vase France c 1950"s. Matte white exterior exhibiting the most desirable subtle texture with a shiny turquoise and dark green interior glazes....

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...

This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 17th century...

Impressive Venini hand blown “Labuan” cased glass vase in Aquamarine exterior and White interior. This is the large edition of the Venini Labuan line, 10.5” diameter annd 15” tall. ...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe elaborate, realistic wood carvings from an area in ...

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...

Meticulously carved from beechwood, this cherub pair recalls the iconic Renaissance style of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Better recognized by their Italian name, putti—the singular putto refers to the Latin putus, meaning “boy” or “child”—these types of figures often recur in religious artwork as symbols of God...

Luberon Stone Sculptures Anonymous Artist, c. 20th century – Present Carved in the quiet hours after work by a retired physiotherapist in his Luberon atelier, each sculpture is a m...

This grand, cast iron planter is modeled after traditional Qing-dynasty vessels used for collecting rain water in case of fire. Set on tripod legs and flanked with dramatic ring hand...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

This antique Chinese rice bowl dates to the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and is beautifully glazed in neutral earth-tones in the manner of cizhou ware. A border of abstract florals ...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this large ceramic jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flower...

Vintage Neoclassical Style Heraldic Lion Sculptures with Sphere & Shield – Set of 2 Decorative pair of neoclassical-style heraldic lion sculptures featuring finely detailed flow...

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...

Impressive chromed and incised geometric metal sculpture, on a black granite plinth. Sculpture is signed S. Fernandez Van Den Bussche 1979.

Arnoldo Pomodoro cast bronze box abstract sculptural box with lid decorated organic abstract motifs, c1960-1970 The box is part of a series of four boxes made by the two brothers Gio...

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...

This standing Buddha figure from Thailand wears a serene expression of stillness and calm. Cast of bronze alloy in the Ayutthaya style, the Buddha is draped in bejeweled robes remini...

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

Beautiful in its imperfection, this earthenware jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers ...

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...

This Chinese porcelain vase has a classic bottleneck shape, decorated with a monochrome glaze and an allover sgraffito design of peony blossoms, trailing vines and palm leaves. The v...

A beautiful vintage Mexican terracotta bowl with two handles, a ruffled lip, two large drip glazed splotches inside. The exterior is unglazed. Perfect f...

This antique Chinese vessel was carved from a single piece of cypress burlwood to resemble a woven market basket, complete with an arched handl...

A phenomenal pair of early 20th century French cast bronze Roman-style urns with volute handles decorated with goose heads, and a frieze in low-relief depic...

With bright red color and an antique patina, this round footed bowl is a sculptural example of traditional Burmese lacquer ware. Dated to the late 19th century, the large container h...

Used to store loose leaf tea, this small ceramic jar from the late 19th century is sparsely glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. Elegant in its simplicity, the humble jar is ...

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...

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...

Mado Jolain 1921-2019 ceramic vase with black and gray spatter abstract expressionist glaze application on each surface and intense blue interior. With handle. Signed MJ. Iconic abst...

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

Missoni, a clothing brand that is world famous for their colorful textiles, partnered with Arte Vetro Murano a glass blower from Venice Italy world fa...

This antique Chinese rice bowl dates to the late 18th century and would have been used daily for food and drink. The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner ...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

A large French ceramic vase by Georges Pelletier from the 1970s brings surface and form into a quiet dialogue shaped by glaze and light. Its presence is subtle yet assured. The silh...

Sweeping blue brushstrokes bring this petite, early 20th-century apothecary jar to life, marking its speckled glaze with a wistful riverside landscape. Once used in an apothecary to ...

A fixture of the Chinese scholars' studio, the inkstone was among the "Four Treasures of the Study" and was used in calligraphy and landscape painting along with paper, ink and brush...

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...

This grand terracotta fish pond is cloaked in a beautiful, blue glaze with tonal variation from dark cobalt to pale grey to bright, robin's egg blue. Firing marks add intrigue to the...

Karl Springer Scavo Murano Glass Vessel by Seguso, 1980s This large-scale hand-blown glass vase was created in Murano, Italy, by Seguso for American designer Karl Springer in the 19...

A silver-plated vide poche by Maria Pergay, circa 1960s. Sculpted in brass with a high polish and soft curves, the form is cinched at one end by a cast buckle and belt—a signature Pe...

This blue-and-white porcelain teapot dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for brewed tea or as a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ce...

Legendary astronomer's postulation sets the renaissance in motion. Here, small moons, fixed in their heliocentric orbit, reveal fantastic journeys of the future. "Jupiter" is a re...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

New shipment of over 200 leather bound books in English, photo's are of sets. Preconditioned as we fully condition all of our books before they go out. Also have an extensive collect...

This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...

This exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style six-arm candelabras is crafted from bronze and adorned with stunning rock crystal. Each candelabra features six gracefully cu...

An early 20th-century English desk clip—brass horseshoe, chip-carved wood—once lived a dutiful life pinning down correspondence. Today, it’s been promoted. Elevated on a custom steel...

This vintage stoneware pot is decorated with a charming design of twin celestial dragons. Applied with white clay slip and cloaked in sheer brown glaze for a golden-yellow finish, th...

A 20th century Italian Neoclassical urn drawing from classical architectural forms and ornamental garden vessels. Crafted in plaster and standing two feet tall, this piece features a...