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Item Ships From: Illinois
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Persimmon Orange Tapered Plum Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Ander Brass 4 Candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Chicago, IL
Gunnar Ander brass 4 candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptor of Mary in Wax by Vernez
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wax carving of Mary, probably done before WWII and is actually signed. The signature is Vernez and could have been a model for a future casting. Signed.
Category

1930s French Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively grind, mash, and macerate herbs and seeds in preparation of healing remedies. Beautifully aged with a rich patina, this iron mortar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Curtis Jere Pop Art Strainer
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993, signed and dated, great vintage condition. Supersized C. Jere metal strainer wall sculpture from the company’s kitchen utensil series.
Category

1990s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wave Candlestick (single candlestick, large, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Foun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Wave Candlestick (single candlestick, large, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Foun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Metal Art Organ Player Statue On Black Base Figurative Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Metal Art Organ Player Figurative Sculpture Statue on Black Base
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Darkened Brass Oil Decanter by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Darkened brass oil decanter by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm Materials: darkened brass Made of brass and hand tarnished, the oil se...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Single Bottle Stand by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass single bottle stand by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: brass Gentner Design Rooted in a language of sculpture, character defining details, and world renowned craftsmanship, the work is found at the crossroads of design and art. Established in 2011, the namesake furniture label is a rare combination of aesthetic dexterity and mastery of Craft resulting in furniture and objects that are expressive, formal, and transcend materiality. The collection is based in metal and incorporates only natural materials such as leather, wood, and glass in unique ways, challenging our assumptions. Christopher Gentner Christopher Gentner, with a BFA in metalsmithing from the Cleveland Institute of Art and apprenticeships under sculptors and jewelers, together with dedication to Craft, quickly developed his reputation nationally as a foremost authority of metal fabrication and furniture. One of his crowning achievements was the re-creation and fabrication of the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Pillar Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 3.8 x H 13.8 cm Materials: brush raw brass Available in brush raw brass and darkened brass...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Pillar Darkened Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pillar darkened brass candlestick by Gentner Design. Dimensions: D 3.8 x H 21.7 cm Materials: darkened brass. Available in brush raw brass and dark...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Pillar Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pillar brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 3.8 x H 21.7 cm Materials: brush raw brass Available in brush raw brass and darkened brass...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Pin Darkened Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pin darkened brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12.7 x H 50.8 cm Materials: darkened brass Available in polished tarnished brass and dar...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Medium Pin Darkened Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Pin darkened brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12.7 x H 40.6 cm Materials: darkened brass Available in polished tarnished brass and darkened brass. Availab...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Pin Darkened Brass Candlestick by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small pin darkened brass candlestick by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12.7 x H 30.5 cm Materials: darkened brass Available in polished tarnished brass and da...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Salon Sketch 2 by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Salon Sketch 2 by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 51 x H 86 cm. Materials: steel. Gentner Design Rooted in a language of sculpture, character defining details, and world renowned craftsmanship, the work is found at the crossroads of design and art. Established in 2011, the namesake furniture label is a rare combination of aesthetic dexterity and mastery of craft resulting in furniture and objects that are expressive, formal, and transcend materiality. The collection is based in metal and incorporates only natural materials such as leather, wood, and glass in unique ways, challenging our assumptions. Christopher Gentner Christopher Gentner, with a BFA in metalsmithing from the Cleveland Institute of Art and apprenticeships under sculptors and jewelers, together with dedication to craft, quickly developed his reputation nationally as a foremost authority of metal fabrication and furniture. One of his crowning achievements was the re-creation and fabrication of the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Multi Color Ball Sculpture on a Gainey Ceramics Black Clay Planter - 2 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Multi Color Ball Sculpture on a Gainey Ceramics Black Clay Planter - 2 Piece Set Mid Century Modern Gainey Architectural Potter...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Harry Bouras Sculpture
By Harry Bouras
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago art critic, Harry Bouras was the host of "Arts and Artists" for 25 years. Harry's pieces are in permanent collections in Chicago, New York, and Tokyo. Resin coated iron sculpture. Pictured with three other matching sculptures...
Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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