Chicago - Decorative Objects

This impressive covered basket is attributed to the Ifugao or Bontoc people of the Philippines, beautifully hand-woven of split bamboo with a dark, smoky finish. The vintage basket i...

Originally used as a tabletop fish bowl or censer, this antique Chinese basin is drenched in a beautiful flambé glaze with sang-de-beof coloring, also kn...

A true comfort food, the rice porridge known as congee has been a part of everyday life in China for centuries. Often eaten for breakfast, the dish is frequently accompanied by other...

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...

This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity. Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables...

Expertly cast and lacquered bronze finished sculpture of an atlas type figure supporting a bevelled 1" thick glass top. The base is a stepped and black lacquered rectangular plinth.

A 1960s French ceramic vase by Jean de Lespinasse. This sculptural piece features a rich blue glaze with hand-painted geometric motifs and a central medallion in earthy tones of ochr...

This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of warm brown color and irregular strea...

A sculptural Italian cut crystal vase designed by Pierangelo Gallotti & Luigi Radice in the 1960s. Produced by Fontana Arte, one of Italy’s most esteemed glass manufacturers, its...

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...

Plump Trinket dish by Ian Alistair Cochran. Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Measures: L 12" x W 6" x H 1.5" in The Plump Trinket dish is a continuation of the Plump series of...

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

These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...

A 1940s Italian vanity set, hand-blown in Murano using the bullicante technique. Pioneered by Ercole Barovier, this method embeds controlled air bubbles within the glass, creating an...

This 21st century hand-carved stone portrait bust is expertly hewn from a striped gray and tan stone. The artist expertly and intentionally utilized the natural veining of the stone ...

Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture no. 3 circa 1978 Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design ...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. These rouleau-shaped vases date to the early 20th century and beautifully showcase the intricate decoration characteristic of famille rose ware. Also known as bangchuping (纹棒槌瓶), or 'grain mallet vase', rouleau vases...

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

Stella Vases Large & Medium - set of 2 Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a ...

This antique wooden tub is an early 20th-century Chinese field bin, used on a provincial farm for gathering harvests or as a food trough for livestock. The large container has a rect...

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...

Spiral sculpture constructed of acrylic (lucite), brushed brass and metal by noted artist Shlomi Haziza. Ribbons of violet and gold acrylic along with brass spiral up from an acryli...

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...

This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain fruits including oranges, pears, and apples, perfe...

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...

An Italian handmade ceramic bowl dating to the mid-20th century. Generous in scale, the form opens into a wide, gently sloped basin with an irregular rim that reflects its hand-shape...

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

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

This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...

Originally used as small fish ponds, these vintage garden planters have the squat, barrel shape of traditional Chinese opera drums. The swelling sides are decorated in low relief wit...

Contrasted by a crisp white field, this small porcelain vase is decorated in the timeless blue-and-white style with bold brushwork and deep cobalt-blue color. The gracefully curved f...

'The Big Duck,' a captivating bronze sculpture by Edith Barretto Parsons, is a masterpiece of artistry and emotion. Created in 1920, this sculpture beautifully captures the innocence and unbridled joy of childhood. In this enchanting piece, a toddler cradles a large duck against their chest, the bird's wings outstretched in a playful dance while its feet kick with exuberance. The child's expression is a priceless reflection of pure delight. Parsons, a talented American sculptor born in 1878, studied at the Art Students League of New York under renowned sculptors like Daniel Chester French...

This graceful bamboo basket is an exceptional, early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven ...

These majestic horses are cast from terracotta and stand rearing up on their hind legs in a pose of power and excitement. The classically-sculpted bases are made from cement and are ...

This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...

Black ceramic vase with white/gray volcanic like glaze technique.

This late Victorian hand mirror has a lovely silver plated frame with chased decoration of geometric patterns and foliate scrollwork. The rectang...

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

Max Neufeldt Heart College 1990c Dimensions: 12.75"high x 15" wide 3" deep Condition: Very good original vintage condition This striking collage is an original work by renowned Cali...

Art Deco Bronze Verdigris centerpiece bowl by Carl Sorensen.

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...

Gio Ponti rare large vase designed in 1929-30. Glazed maiolica. Painted designer's and manufacturer's marks. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of glazed maiolica, combinin...

This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary decorative furnishings with an interactive machine age inspired design that engages, entices, challenges and inspir...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order. Each bronze is signed. ...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

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...

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...

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow chandelier, 1968. Abundant stainless steel strands reminiscent to a willow tree surround a cylindrical housing with uplighting functions creating a dramatic defusing effect spreading light...

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...

This 19th-century porcelain plate is hand-painted with cobalt underglaze in the blue-and-white manner, loosely brushed with deep pigmentation against a blue-grey field. Shaped with g...

Originally used for pickling and food preservation, this 19th-century ceramic pot is decorated with two serpentine dragons winding around the exterior towards a flaming "pearl of wis...

Brass oil decanter by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm Materials: polished tarnished brass Made of brass and hand tarnished, the...

This American cast bronze thoroughbred stands exactly as every great racehorse should: collected, disciplined, muscles quiet beneath the skin, every ounce of energy held in reserve. ...

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 porcelain tea leaf jar is beautifully glazed in the blue-and-white manner, with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration against a crisp white field. The porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

This petite hardwood tray from the late Qing dynasty reflects the literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. The little tray is shaped as a six-petal flower blosso...