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Item Ships From: Continental US
26.44 Ct Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ladies Cocktail Ring
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ring with Double Halo Diamonds.
Measurements are as follows:
Stone only measurements 18X16X9.4mm
Weight of stone 26.44 ct.
The...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Fine Large Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Love Trophies Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
"There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved"
- George Sand
Fine Louis XVI style antique French gilt bronze photograph frame, the crest with an ornate wreath surrounding the head of a lion...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986
By Po Shun Leong
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986. Signed to the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Original 1960s Large MICHELIN Man Bibendum Mascot
Located in Miami, FL
Original restored Space Age white Bibendum Michelin advertising mascot, circa 1960s France.
The Michelin man is made of white plastic and shows the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960
By Empoli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
A vesta matches box in gold and sterling attributed to Louis Kuppenheim.
A beautiful vesta box for matches created in Germany during the early art deco period, back in the 1920. The...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Umbrella Holder Stand with Bamboo Design, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A white glazed ceramic umbrella holder stand with bamboo design, circa late-20th century, 1988. Piece can also double as a tall vase. Measureme...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Four Pair 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Set of Four Pairs of 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks
A rare and visually striking complete set of four matching pairs of English sculptural brass beehive candlesticks...
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Heavy Shiva Lignam Fertility Banalinga Stone Brahmanda Egg
Located in Dayton, OH
Shiva Lingam is a crypto-crystalline member of the Quartz family. This heavy stone is found in only one of seven sacred Indian rivers. Villagers visit the Narmada River in Onkar Mand...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
French White Iron Jardiniere Plant Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
French white painted iron jardiniere or plant stand, circa early 20th century. Oblong in shape with a sculpted form having a light and airy design incorporating geometrical and curvi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Elephant for Abercrombie and Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dimitri Omersa leather elephant for abercrombie and fitch.
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Set of Vintage Canisters by Robert Nemith "The Harvest Collection"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four vintage ceramic canisters by Robert Nemith "The Harvest Collection". These canisters are decorative and functional, with desig...
Category
1960s American Country Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse.
Cast ci...
Category
1870s French Beaux Arts Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North American Pre-Columbian Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
By Carole Stupell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Accessory in Brilliant Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Play up your flirty, fluttery side with this butterfly decorative accessory. Each flutter, mounted on acrylic, adds movement and joy wherever it lands. Build a space where you can bl...
Category
2010s American Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Fish Head Pottery Sculpture from Workshop of Sergio Bustamante signed by Macias
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1541 Surreal fish head pottery hand painted figural sculpture signed Macias worker at workshop of Sergio Bustamante
Category
1980s Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Namibian Red Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Orange River, Namibia
This sizable red quartz cluster owes its rare fire red coloring to hematite inclusions which are covered with clear translucent quartz. There are multiple hema...
Category
2010s Namibian Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
$45,000
Alabaster Tazza with Carved Fruit, Set of 25 Pieces
Located in Round Top, TX
A large assortment of Italian hand-carved and hand-painted marble and alabaster fruit arranged on a round white marble tazza with a pedestal base. A total of 24 pieces of fruit in ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in shades of gray, brown and blue...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century Majolica Minton Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere signed Minton.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Neoclassical Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Mouth Blown Glass Bulbous Demijohn in Seafoam Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. early 20th Century, Italy).
Composed of attractive pale green/light seafoam free-blown glass exhibiting trapped a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French ormolu glass trinket box, circa 1860. This miniature box has the original tufted silk lining, thick beveled ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Vases
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of tall blue and white antique Delft vases was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880-1890. They have a distinctive bottle-like silhouett...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
$3,200 / set
Rare Monumental Pair 19th Century Napoleonic French Sevres Urns circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of Sevres urns of monumental proportions and size. The urns features scenes of Napolean and his men in French scenery or perhaps some other country he con...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Metal Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage metal basket with open loop detail and twisted metal handle from France. Oval shape and rests on a footed base. Perfect as a decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ramiz Barquet Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture Ca. 1980s
By Ramiz Barquet
Located in Peabody, MA
Bronze sculpture of two figures seated upon a cast stone pedestal, ca. 1980s, by the internationally renowned mid century sculptor Ramiz Barquet (1920-2010) of Mexico City.
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Lidded Ginger Jars Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Chinese Kangxi style handmade ceramic lidded ginger jars hand painted in vibrant cobalt blue and white. These fabulous jars are decorated with flower pots in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Awaji Pottery Large Dragon Vase with Kintsugi Gold Tracery
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji Pottery dragon vase in unusual and dramatic form with yellow flambe glaze. Circa 1920's. The dragon curling around the wide, flaring neck of the vase. The body of the vas...
Category
1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Swedish Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Ulrica Hydman Vallien 1990s Sweden
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Miami, FL
By Ulrica Hydman Vallien, ceramic wall clock retailed in the 90s by Time Design. Designed with Hydman' s iconic triangular face in turquoise surr...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in White with Tan Cotton Braided & Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #735 by Karen Gayle Tinney
Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural pi...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Girandoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dazzling pair of French girandoles or table chandeliers are in wonderful antique condition. Each fixture is centered with a gilt bronze Louis XVI style candelabra base with six ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,400 / set
Cream Shagreen Tray by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting tray comes in two sizes and two color variants. This listing is for the medium size in cream shagreen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,045 / item
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Barovier Toso Murano Gray Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark purple (almost black) and light gray with gold flecks Italian art glass flipped edge decorative bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Designer, Sizable Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable Murano glass vase designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 12.125” H x 12.375” diameter
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
French 19th Century Pickling Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful olive green glass storage jar from France, 18th century. Originally used to store vegetables, fruits, truffles and other food sundries, today this makes a wonderful vase and can be placed throughout the home for an added pop of color and texture. Rare and highly sought-after, what may be mistaken as imperfections: tilted mouths, bubbles and ripples in the glass, are actually the very attributes that make these colored glass jars...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Empire Style Figural Candle Hurricane Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine and large patinated bronze and marble candle lamps with fabulous wheel cut hurricane shades. Three women, "Three Graces", in patinated bronze holding large cut glass hurricane, ...
Category
20th Century French Regency Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,156 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand
Great vintage condition. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Measures 14.125" in diameter and 8" tall on wood stand. 6.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick Dutch Floral tulip and leaf pattern and ruffle rim. Made in Cleveland, Ohio, Model...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Handmade Ceramic Vase #696 in Satin White with White Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #696 by Karen Gayle Tinney
Featuring a large gestural knot, this vase takes inspiration from the braided details of Karen’s one of a kind wall sculptures...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
Beautifu...
Category
20th Century American Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous crystal glass musical note paper weight
By Tiffany and Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 3"W x 4.13"D x 0.75"H
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This decorative pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain vases dates to circa 1920 and exemplifies the richly colored aesthetic of early 20th-century export ceramics. Each baluster-fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid 20th Century Carved Multi Stone Jade Bonsai Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Multi Stone Carved Jade Bonsai Tree
Unmarked
18 h x 11 d x 21 long
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modernist "Ginkgo" Vase with Etched Bamboo Motif signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modernist "Ginkgo" vase by Baccarat, crafted in France circa 1980, combines sleek design with meticulous craftsmanship. Made from Baccarat's signature crysta...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
13.5 inches W.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900.
Inspired by Rouen maunufacture.
Signed St Gilles Croix de vie.
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Rectangle Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French 1970's Geometric Design Clear Pressed Glass Vase
By Luminarc
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful geometric shaped three sided clear pressed glass vase with
wonderful heavy weight, reflects the light brilliantly.
Signed France on bot...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Malachite Box Gemstone Box 4" Big Ripple
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful natural malachite box is hand crafted, using the finest malachite. Carefully selected fine-grade malachite in brilliant green displays spectacular concentric rings, sw...
Category
2010s Italian Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$299 Sale Price
25% Off
Gilt Bronze Tibetan No Fear Buddha Udanaya 19"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 11 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha statue of superb quality. Standing on lotus plinth with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the broad-faced fi...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,530 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso likely)
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This piece is approximately 6.25 x 2.75 inches.
It is vibrant and in nice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$200 Sale Price
27% Off
Ame Vase, Handmade Textured Terracotta Jug in Beige
Located in New York, US
The Ame Vase, with its distinctive form, subtly enhances vignettes through textured details. Crafted by hand from terracotta clay, it exudes rustic charm to add an elegant touch to its overall presence.
Natural variation in the material and hand crafted pieces means no two are the same. Note that this product is delicate, so please handle with care and clean gently.
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Rumma, a home decor & furniture brand based in NYC, was founded from generational love...
Category
2010s Indonesian Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
This striking kinetic mobile, made by an unknown American artisan in the 1970s, embodies the spirit of modern abst...
Category
20th Century American Modern Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Wire
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Brass Hog Sculpture Bank
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Whimsical decorative brass Pig/Hog sculpture bank.
Large piece, 16" long, would hold a lot of dollars or coins.
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Bohemian Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Verlys France Art Deco Opalescent Glass Lidded Box with Butterflies Decor
By Verlys Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verlys France designed this exquisite Art Deco lidded box, which was crafted in France circa early 1930. The rare box boasts a stunning opalescent blueish textured pattern with a gor...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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