Illinois - Decorative Objects

Dated to the 1920s during China's brief Republic Period (1912-1949), these petite oval ginger jars impart a blessing of longevity. An allover glaze of persimmon-orange color cloaks t...

Wooden Serving Bowl Africa, possibly East or Central Africa Late 19th–early 20th century Carved hardwood Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this elongated serving pl...

This is a beautiful Tridacna giga shell other name is large clam shell Wonderful specimen from the sea in great condition

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Ceramic enamels in shades of green gold with fused glass with iconic blackened wood box. Literature: Mithé Espelt, le luxe discret...

This is a rare antique shell of a Sea Turtle but in nice condition with all the shell intact , some marks from its sea life but is a beautiful specimen

René Lalique Serpent Blue Glass Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 2.25 wide x 1 deep x 3.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We ta...

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

Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...

Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...

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’...

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

This is a almost perfect sawtooth fish bill mounted on a black wood stand. All 44 teeth are intact ! Beautiful specimen

A hand-carved white marble head of a satyr (or faun) in the Neoclassical style. The figure is depicted with characteristic caprine features, including recurved ribbed horns, a furrow...

Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food. Impresse...

A 20th century American Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood stop sign mounted on a custom steel stand.

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...

A beautiful abstract bronze sculpture on a custom black lucite base. This piece is signed and numbered ( 2 of 6). It has great patina.

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various metal pieces to...

This vintage American brass sperm whale doorstop is a delightful blend of charm and functionality, perfect for adding a splash of coastal flair to your space. Cast in solid brass, th...

Shallow blown glass center bowl with inverted scroll rim, designed by Walter Heintz for Steuben in 1939. Signed on the under foot: Stueben American, 1939.

Rene Lalique Frence 'Cytise' Crystal Vase This vase measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio t...

Rustic and unusual, this sculptural Chinese teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is crafted of wooden staves bound with twisted metal wire. Likely used for pouring water, the ve...

A striking vintage Casa Grandes pottery vase with a large belly, narrow neck, and wide lip, and decorated with black geometric patterns repeated around t...

Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...

Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...

A classic vintage Nantucket berry basket with a turned hardwood base, scored with double incised circles. The base captures 41 curved ash stays woven together with split bamboo, and ...

Dated to the early 20th-century, this lacquered container is a timeless example of Burmese lacquerware (pan yun). The vessel is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and ...

Black marble dish or vide poche designer by Egidio Di Rosa and Pier Alessandro Giusti for Up&Up International, Italy, circa 1960-1970. The dish in an amazing polished black marbl...

This is a rare Japanese articulated copper lobster, antique Meiji jizai master metal crafters from Edo era , late 19 th century The item is in ...

William Bowie Mid Century Abstract Nail Wall Sculpture This sculpture measures: 30.5 wide x 3.25 deep x 21 inches high We take our photos in a c...

Carved from luminous white Italian marble, this mid-20th century tazza is a study in proportion and restraint. Its shallow bowl rises from a simple pedestal, the stone animated by na...

The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each piece is handmade and hand patinated so there is always a slig...

Surrealistic Pomme Bouche brooch by Claude Lalanne, created in 1975. Bronze with a dark brown patina and a verdigris leaf and stem, signed with editions mark and monogrammed Arthus-B...

This elegant container is a 19th-century Chinese document box, once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar-official to store stationery accessories such as brushes, seals and ink sticks. Cra...

The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in France...

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

Japanned steel clock face with English roses in the spandrels and center with an Arabic numeral dial. The clock face retains its original steel ha...

A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white vases each hand-painted with various scholar's objects including vases filled with chrysanthemums, and flanked by pairs of incense burne...

Faux Bamboo silver plate box attributed to Maria Pergay. Excellent condition. Heavy weight box.

Paolo Soleri Special Order Large 55 inch Brutalist Windbell 1975 Cast aluminum, patinated bronze, and copper 55 h × 13 w × 7½ d in Cast artist's cipher to body. Condition: Natural pa...

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953 Sandblasted pewter Each: 20½ h × 3¼ dia in (52 × 8 cm) Provenance: The Artist Collection of Dorsey Reading Exhibited: Paul...

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the jar is decorated with garden scene...

A sculpture of many violins by French artist Fernandez Arman created for Christofle in 1984 as a new years gift wishing for a happy new year. Signed and stamped. Silver plate bronze...

The contemporary Czech glass Stella large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they co...

René Lalique Les Cinq Fleurs French Glass Perfume Bottle Approximate measurements for this perfume bottle measures: 5.5 wide x 2 deep x 7.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition....

These monumental 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 or earlier, the scul...

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...

An extraordinary and wonderfully rendered 19th century Italian cast bronze depicting a seated Hermes, the Greek god of messengers, travelers, and merchan...

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 op...

Carved from a striking piece of black-and-white grained hardwood, this late 19th-century Chinese brush pot exemplifies the ideals of the scholar’s studio—where nature, artistry, and ...

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...

Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Hinged Box 1965 Patinated copper with applied bronze and pewter throughout, Interior with original "Blue Antique" finish Dimensions: 7 h × 16 w × 8 d in P...

Dated to the 1920s during China's brief Republic Period (1912-1949), these petite oval ginger jars is a colorful example of Chinese famille rose porcelain. Contrasted by a persimmon-...

Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the sides and lid are enlivened with a...

Coiled Rattlesnake Chalkware Sculpture This sculpture measures: 8 wide x 7.25 deep x 2 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our pho...

Pair of colorful Chinese cloisonné vases with green and blues being the primary colors. Both have floral background designs. One vase features chrysanthemums and the other red headed...

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...

Chinese made race track oval carved mahogany and fruitwood table with carved top battle scene, dragon apron and ball and claw feet. Custom-made in Hong Kong, imported to Hawaii by the original owners, and then to the continental US. Intricate carving of warriors on horseback, pagodas, indigenous foliage, and stone temple. Carved stools feature dragon carved aprons and ball and claw feet and mirror the shape of the table with two demilune stools...

This antique Chinese stacking box dates to the early 20th century and is simply designed of carved pinewood and burgundy lacquer. Placed atop a ta...