Illinois - Decorative Objects

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...

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...

A testament to the weaver's skill, this antique Chinese fisherman’s basket from the early 20th century remains in excellent condition, now aged with light brown color and a great pat...

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate coiffure or headdress and ear spools...

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...

Entitled "Dove," this bronze sculpture, by the revered Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures the bird's form with a fluid abstract style. It is signed "Barquet" and "Dove." ...

This tall, transparent Windsor vase was designed by J.G Durand for the French manufacturer Luminarc during the 1970s. Made of cut pressed glass Verrerie d'Arques, this solid piece is...

Life-sized, mohair Steiff Elk, probably from the 1960s. Steiff referred to these life-size stuffed creatures as, “studio animals” and were very expensive when new. As I child, we wou...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...

c. 1900s-1910s; The Ansonia Clock Co. - New York This ornate Art Nouveau mantel clock is rendered in cast metal with flowing, whiplash curves and a sculpted maiden in low relief-an ...

Form and glaze work together in this Italian ceramic vase attributed to Guido Andlovitz, created in the 1940s. Rising to just under twenty inches in height, the silhouette is balanc...

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...

Otto Natzler and Gertrud Natzler Monumental Studio Bowl, 1956 Earthenware with yellow crater glaze 12⅞ h × 17⅜ dia in (33 × 44 cm) Signed ‘Natzler’ with archive number H254 Provenanc...

Crafted with an artisan’s touch and a deep appreciation for natural materials, this 20th-century American hand-woven basket is a testament to both craftsmanship and ingenuity. Constr...

Angelo Mangiarotti blue glass vase for Knoll International, Italy, circa 1968 Additional information: Materials:glass Dimensions: 8.25" D × 9" H Condition: Excellent. Free of chips.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...

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...

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...

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...

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

These are a large pair of brass and chrome candlesticks made by Maitland smith in great condition.

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...

Pressed Botanicals in a set of (9) from France circa 1900. Our Set of (9) Pressed Botanicals are from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (9) with...

A beautiful example of Chinese folk pottery, this stoneware jar is an early 19th-century pickling pot once used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The primitive vessel has ...

Capture the essence of Hellenistic artistry with our exquisite reproduction of the famed "Benevento Head." Meticulously crafted from plaster and adorned with a lifelike bronze finish...

This shallow basket of hand-woven bamboo is a lovely example of Japanese basketry. Used for gathering harvests or as a kitchen vessel for food prep, the round tray is woven of thin b...

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition

Plump Resin Floating Wall Console by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 16" x L 36"× W 10" A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the e...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Polychrome patchwork glass Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Dia. Condition: Excell...

The round stone basin is hand-carved from solid puddingstone, a conglomerate rock embedded with pebbles of various minerals. Named for its intriguing appearance resembling a pudding ...

This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a dark metal body decorated with simple silver inlay. Composed of a zinc and copper ...

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...

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...

René Lalique Oleron French Fish Vase This vase measures: 3.75 wide x 3.75 deep x 3.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

This elegant, blue-and-white vase from the early 20th century honors the long history of cultural exchange between ceramicists of China and the Middle East. The classic silhouette is...

Beautifully aged with a rich patina and pitted wear, this seated ceramic male figure is attributed to the Colima region of Western Mexico. The stylized form of this male figure follows the conventions of Colima pottery...

Antique 12-Point Whitetail Deer Full Body Mount on Original Wood Base Impressive full body mount of a 12-point whitetail deer, presented on its original carved wood base. Well-prese...

This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...

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 ...

Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970's. Hivo Van Teal is an award winning artist and designer. Sculpture is signed Van Teal. Has a smal...

This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying Chinese ce...

This ceramic tsa tsa brick depicts a series of six Buddhist deities. It was crafted as a meditation by a Buddhist monk in training and traditionally would have...

Max Neufeldt Gear Heart Collage 1990c. Born in Kansas and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, before settling in Santa Barbara, California, the artist Max Neufeldt imbued his work with...

Painstaking hand woven, dyed, and detailed Chinese bamboo betrothal basket with cover. The basket shape is round bowl form on an integrated base, and the thick bamboo rim is fitted w...

Carved in the early 21st century with a wink toward both tradition and modernism, this life-size wooden elk head reimagines the classic trophy mount in a thoroughly contemporary way....

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain ...

This elegant African ceramic vessel exemplifies the beauty of restraint and form in traditional pottery. Its graceful silhouette—defined by a rounded body, narrow neck, and subtly fl...

This late 19th century covered jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by a crisp white field, the lid and sides are decorated with a lively scene of children at play in a courtyard garden. Accompanied by a man and woman, the children are each playing with a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ...

Elevate your gardening experience with this exquisite custom leather garden trug, designed by RIGHT PROPER, and meticulously crafted by a skilled artisan in England. Crafted from han...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver, a simple reed basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This small fishing basket was made ...

This delicate porcelain cup dates to the mid-19th century and is a lovely example of Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) Chinese export ware. The small bowl is finely potted with thin walls and...

This 19th-century Chinese rain pot was sculpted by hand with impressive scale and wabi-sabi texture. Ceramic vessels of this scale had various uses in Chinese culture, used as fish p...

Tactile and sculptural, these small stone spheres were originally an essential element of an early 20th century water filtration system, used to remove mud and debris from local rive...

René Lalique 1920s Gui Frosted Glass Vase This vase measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 6.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...

Carved from deeply saturated red marble threaded with restless white and gray veining, the urns read less as objects than as captured geology. Their ovoid bodies swell and settle wit...