Illinois - Decorative Objects

Los Castillo metales casados handcrafted mexico mixed metal dish bowl.

This Fratelli Toso Murano glass Latticino paperweight is a true burst of color and sparkle, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. A kaleidoscope of blue...

Hand-painted in cobalt blue atop a cool white field, this petite tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar dates to ...

A blown amber art glass vase, attributed to Tarnowiec. A rolled, flared rim tops a waisted neck that opens into a tapered, ovoid body. The glass warms toward gold at the shoulder, se...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, and personal effects, trunks were ...

A charming vintage Italian porcelain sculpture depicting a stacked grouping of onions and artichokes and resting on a tazza-form base.

Fine murano glass sculpture by Pino Signoretto of the Bust of Hippocrates. Handcrafted by master glass artist Pino Signoretto on the Venetian islan...

An Italian handmade ceramic bowl dating to the mid-20th century. Generous in scale, the form opens into a wide, gently sloped basin with an irregular rim that reflects its hand-shape...

Hobnail tile wall piece by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 30 x H 40 cm Materials: steel Hand-formed from a sheet of steel, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expre...

Large, sleek and modern - the epitome of the finest art glass. This Murano art glass vase was hand made on the Venetian Island of Murano by the skilled artists at Gambaro and Poggi...

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 with a slight taper and is topped by a flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

This small clay plaque is an antique tsatsa amulet, a form of votive offering created by devotees of Tibetan Buddhism. Three Buddhist deities are stamped onto the front, including Sh...

Black Murano cased glass vase with a white glass rolled lip and white controlled bubble pattern.

A visual pun for "abundance," this monumental ceramic fish sculpture brings an abundance of blessings, wealth and marital bliss. The terracotta statue depicts a large koi, or carp, j...

Michael Bauermeister Carved Wooden Bowl This bowl measures: 15 wide x 7.5 deep x 13 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.

Abstract Modern Musician Sculpture by Austin Productions. Sculpture has a hairline damage weak spot. Needs to be handled carefully as it flexes sl...

circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe elaborate, realistic wood carvings from an area in ...

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. A testament to the weaver's ...

This exquisite murano art glass Latticino Zanfirico footed bowl by Salviati, crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of 19th-century Venetian glassmaking at its finest. Created by th...

Stool Senufo, Ivory Coast 20th century Wood This Senufo stool is carved from a single block of wood and composed of a gently concave seat supported by two massive, block-like legs. ...

Brushed in cobalt blue underglaze and finished with a crackled glaze, this petite tea leaf jar exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar date...

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

Crafted in 1989 during his time at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this Bird Head is a part of the early collection of the Jim Rose estate. The bird head itself is produc...

Gertrud and Otto Natzler Important Large Sulphur Crater Bowl 1959 Earthenware with exceptional sulphur crater glaze A rare and significant large-scale example showcasing one of the m...

This large ceramic vessel from China's Shanxi province was originally used as a monumental pickling pot for preserving vegetables, eggs and other foods. Shaped by hand, the stoneware...

This sculptural Murano glass centerpiece bowl, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern Italian design. Crafted in the 1950s...

Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock A blue and purple plastic postmodern wall clock with yellow hands and numbers designed by Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden for...

This antique Chinese merchant's tray from the early 20th century charms with an asymmetrical form and well-loved, wabi-sabi patina. The square box base is crafted of pinewood boards ...

This French Art Deco ceramic vase was designed by Gustave Asch in Sainte-Radegonde, France. Crafted in the 1940s, its bulbous form features a mottled turquoise glaze, complemented by...

An exquisite Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Hand painted on the reverse with a dragon chasing the pearl design. This beautiful Chinese snuff bottle is hand made of th...

This late Victorian hand mirror has a lovely silver plated frame with chased decoration of geometric patterns and foliate scrollwork. The rectang...

Organic and industrial shapes fuse in this inverted and fierce warrior helmet of the Norse warlord. Playfully malevolent tension -arrests the bowl atop the dagger like legs. This m...

This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...

Ercole Barovier Toso Mid Century Murano Italian Art Glass Vase This vase measures: 6.5 wide x 6.5 deep x 4.75 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a cont...

Kugler's "The Powerful Hermanas: Irene" expresses his profound admiration for the human form. The nude figure stands vulnerable before us yet a cloth is draped over her eyes as she gives herself over, blindly, to an unseen force. Hermanas, meaning sister, brings power to the female form. The nude from Ancient Roman art...

This late 19th-century bronze sculpture depicts a wild stag in mid-call, standing on a textured base that evokes natural elements. The piece showcases intricate detailing with except...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

An exquisite art glass vessel by Yoichi Ohira signed Y. Ohira L. Serena 1995 Murano. Crafted in translucent emerald green glass with controlled air bubbles and red pasta type accents...

This exquisite Aventurine Vase by renowned Venetian glassmaker Fratelli Toso is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, masterfully crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 19...

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

A rare and exquisite example of Yoichi Ohira's finest works, an art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian island of murano. Blown glass canes with mirrune and powder inserts, polish...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

This humble everyday object lives on as a storied work of art thanks to its honest craftsmanship, natural materials and wabi-sabi appeal. The rustic object is an early 20th century J...

This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity. Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables...

Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of Six from Maison des Frères Maristes, located in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Group of (6) with smaller and larger groupings are available. B...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This exquisite set of four mid-20th century Dutch Delft vases showcases the timeless beauty of blue and white pottery. Each vase features a graceful silhouette with wide lips, long n...

An opulent and expressive piece by renowned Murano master Archimede Seguso, this 1950s cornucopia-shaped glass sculpture blends traditional Italian grandeur with mid-century elegance...

Curtis Jere Starburst wall sculpture / Signed & dated.

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 hand-woven example rema...

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...

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

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite footed dish from the late 19th century charms with expressive sweeps of cobalt blue atop a blue-grey field. The lo...

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

René Lalique St. Francois Frosted Crystal Vase This vase measures: 6.625 wide x 6.625 deep x 7 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting...

Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere This beautiful mid-century modern floral jardiniere was designed by Mario Bellini, made in Italy by Bitossi, and imp...