Chicago - Decorative Objects

Crafted in 1989 during his time at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this Bird Head is a part of the early collection of the Jim Rose estate. The bird head itself is produc...

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...

The graceful, hourglass form of this contemporary vase dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). Known as a huluping or double gourd vase, the traditional form emulates th...

Brushed in cobalt blue underglaze and finished with a crackled glaze, this petite tea leaf jar exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar date...

A charming vintage Italian porcelain sculpture depicting a stacked grouping of onions and artichokes and resting on a tazza-form base.

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...

A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...

A massive late 19th century American oak splint basket with a double-banded rim and likely used for storing wool in a barn. We've been collecting basket for years, and we've never se...

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...

Abstract Modern Musician Sculpture by Austin Productions. Sculpture has a hairline damage weak spot. Needs to be handled carefully as it flexes sl...

To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...

A playful yet strong early 20th century Scottish bagpiper's bonnet with a woven wool checkerboard headband and decorated with a large black ostrich feather plume and a white feather hackle, mounted on a turned wood stand.

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This antique Chinese merchant's tray from the early 20th century charms with an asymmetrical form and well-loved, wabi-sabi patina. The square box base is crafted of pinewood boards ...

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...

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...

A visual pun for "abundance," this monumental ceramic fish sculpture brings an abundance of blessings, wealth and marital bliss. The terracotta statue depicts a large koi, or carp, j...

Hand-painted in cobalt blue atop a cool white field, this petite tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar dates to ...

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl, Black glazed earthenware. Incised artist's cipher to the underside. France, c. 1950 It can hang on the wall.

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

This small clay plaque is an antique tsatsa amulet, a form of votive offering created by devotees of Tibetan Buddhism. Three Buddhist deities are stamped onto the front, including Sh...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

Gertrud and Otto Natzler Important Large Sulphur Crater Bowl 1959 Earthenware with exceptional sulphur crater glaze A rare and significant large-scale example showcasing one of the m...

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

This French Art Deco ceramic vase was designed by Gustave Asch in Sainte-Radegonde, France. Crafted in the 1940s, its bulbous form features a mottled turquoise glaze, complemented by...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...

Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013), "Marquette" 2005, metal and chrome abstract geometric sculpture, signed, numbered 3/8. and dated to lower edge of base. Larry Mohr (1921-...

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

This large ceramic vessel from China's Shanxi province was originally used as a monumental pickling pot for preserving vegetables, eggs and other foods. Shaped by hand, the stoneware...

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...

Fun Pair of Chrome Orb-shaped Atomic Age Candle Holders from the Mid-20th Century. Super shiny and bright, the chrome finish adds sparkle and a bit of humor to your table setting. Th...

Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965 Unique and rare set of cast and patinated bronze, bronze composite, and aluminum examples. Two examples: 3½ h × 11 dia in (...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

Organic and industrial shapes fuse in this inverted and fierce warrior helmet of the Norse warlord. Playfully malevolent tension -arrests the bowl atop the dagger like legs. This m...

A parade of Qilin, Chinese mythical creatures symbolizing magnificence, joy and benevolence, march around this hand painted porcelain fantail vase. It is a wonderful example of conte...

This antique Chinese basket is beautifully woven of river reeds and cord to the sculptural shape of a phoenix-tail vase (fengweizun). Thought t...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...

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 late 19th-century bronze sculpture depicts a wild stag in mid-call, standing on a textured base that evokes natural elements. The piece showcases intricate detailing with except...

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

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...

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.

Kugler's "The Powerful Hermanas: Irene" expresses his profound admiration for the human form. The nude figure stands vulnerable before us yet a cloth is draped over her eyes as she gives herself over, blindly, to an unseen force. Hermanas, meaning sister, brings power to the female form. The nude from Ancient Roman art...

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

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

This exquisite petite carved wood dish from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) masterfully depicts a lotus leaf in intricate detail. The top surface of the dish showcases the deli...

Richly painted in the blue-and-white manner, this shallow porcelain dish is a 19th-century Chinese bulb pot, used for forcing flower bulbs such as narcissus or daffodils. Distinguish...

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...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps, and covered in lacquered fa...

Los Castillo metales casados handcrafted mexico mixed metal dish bowl.

Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock...

Coated inside and out with an olive green glaze, this large ceramic jar from early 20th century Thailand was originally used for pickling vegetables or condiments. The jar is potted ...

Roger Capron ceramic table lamp created in collaboration with Jean Derval. The face has wonderful touches of color in the cheeks and around the face. The entire drawing is very color...

A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...