Chicago - Decorative Objects

Carved from a solid block of white marble, this impressive Chinese sculpture recreates the Buddhist imagery of ancient stele monuments and temple carvings. Every inch of the stone st...

This contemporary baluster jar from artisans in Jiangxi province continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Also known as a ginger jar or temple jar, ...

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...

A set of six carved ebony figures from Kenya, 1950-70, each depicting a different moment of village life. One figure grips a long staff or spear at rest against the ground. Two stand...

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...

Pair of Large Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps require hardware and wiring as shown.

Mario Del Fabbro sculpture No. 17 Signed Mario Dal Fabbro, F.42 1984 Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family...

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...

This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...

This finely decorated box from the early 19th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Known as a presentation box, the small container would have been co...

This antique Chinese basin dates to the early 19th century and is beautifully hand-painted in the blue-and-white manner. Originally used as an incense burner or jardiniere, the porce...

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 ceramic vase by Greek artist Nikos Dazelidi, created in Athens in the 1960s, and signed by the artist. The form is approached as both vessel and object, balancing utility with a di...

Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the ...

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...

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 ...

Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy. Vase is labeled Italy on bottom. Measurements 8" tall, 4.25" diameter

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This early 19th...

An imposing and finely crafted pair of mid-19th-century French girandoles in the Louis XVI Revival style, each modeled as a standing classical caryatid in richly gilded bronze, suppo...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

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...

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...

Among the many esteemed objects of the traditional Chinese scholar’s studio was the scroll pot, a large container for storing one's collection of landscape paintings, poetry and work...

This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shandong, China to transport their harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second cont...

Monique Gerber rare bronze sculptural topped decorative box with black and red lacquer base. French designer Monique Gerber designer and owner of Art du Bronze. Signed under the bo...

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...

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

With its regal design and antique patina, this small footed urn brings instant character to a mantel or console table. The vessel is shaped of sheet brass to the classic silhouette o...

Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze over a layered terra cotta curved and footed form ...

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...

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...

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

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...

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....

This bronze very dark patinated bronze sculpture by a talented unknown artist reminiscent of remerging natural rock formations. The relation to the natural world is evident. Perhaps ...

A mid-20th century Murano vase attributed to Archimede Seguso, its pear-shaped body infused with gold leaf and worked in vertical ribs from base to rim. The scalloped rim flares out ...

Polished brass pair of herons in flight wall hanging after C. Jere

This small presentation box from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is cloaked in a rare shade of celadon-teal lacquer, an unusual color we've never seen in our years of collecting. T...

Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.

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...

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...

Jacques Blin French ceramic vase with iconic sgrafitto decoration. The size is impressive and the color of the glazes are rare in a Jacques Blin vase. This example is light gray ten...

This contemporary baluster jar from artisans in Jiangxi province continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Also known as a ginger jar or temple jar, ...

Italian cream pale polished travertine four sided marble obelisk composed of pieces of marble laminated together to compose the obelisk. Hollow on the interior and felted bottom. N...

Gertrud and Otto Natzler Crater-Glazed Bowl, 1950c. Earthenware with iron crater glaze 5.5 in. diameter × 2 in. height Signed to underside ‘Natzler’ Description: An early and compell...

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

Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica decorative accents on the scaled manes, tails, bodies and white stone The real flair tha...

With bright red color and an antique patina, this round footed bowl is a sculptural example of traditional Burmese lacquer ware. Dated to the early 20th century, the storied containe...

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

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

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-...

Wall-mounted coat or hat rack by Georges Jouve, produced by Marcel Asselbur, France, circa 1950. Glazed matte black stoneware forms, with a brass frame. Four abstract Jouve ceramic...

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

Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.  

Jacques Blin turquoise blue glazed with iconic sgraffito drawings tall pitcher with tall handle. Almost resembles a bird. Iconic sgraffito etching at the neck and the bottom with lin...

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...

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’...

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

Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....