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Item Ships From: Illinois
Late 19th Century Carved Stone Bowl Found in Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century carved stone bowl found in Italy Appears to be Asian in style with animal figures throughout - or marble limestone.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Karhula blue-green blown art glass vase, 1940's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Blown and tapered art glass vase in Karhula's signature blue/green color and detailed with circular foot with polished pontil. Designed by Göran Hongell. Signed on the underfoot: GF...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Abstract Lucite and Brass Spiral Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza.
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Chicago, IL
Spiral sculpture constructed of acrylic (lucite), brushed brass and metal by noted artist Shlomi Haziza. Ribbons of violet and gold acrylic along with brass spiral up from an acryli...
Category

1990s American Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Blue and White Chrysanthemum Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large, tapered ginger jar continues a centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with expressive brushwork, the jar is festooned with trailing vines and flower blossoms, densely patterned around large chrysanthemum medallions. Common motifs in Chinese art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Skokie, IL
Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré An early and rare form 1960s fun and colorful kinetic table sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Brass and resin pieces mounted are on metal rods, and set into an ebonized wooden base. The base is mounted with a brass plaque signed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Vase Double Cone Shape with White Over Black Glaze
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall ceramic vase has a double cone shape with a low "waist". The white glaze over the black base coat is loosely applied with varied thickness and tiny air bubbles overall. The...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Enameled Metal Black Ant Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Enameled Metal Black Ant Sculptures. Measure 12.5" long, 9" wide, 10" tall
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Bronze Female Snake Dancer After Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze statue of a young woman in a strapless dress with a billowing bottom, holding a large snake. At one time the piece was d’or bronze, although most of the gold leafing has rubbe...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candelabras originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire fur...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This bowl has 2 large internal fractures in the glass unfortunately. A rare model by Husted and in probably one of the more desirable modern colors (charcoal). In this condition, ei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture Featuring a vintage baby giraffe sculpture in patchwork metal, welded, handcrafted and hand painted. Use in a nur...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Viktor Schreckengost Vase with Fish Cowan Pottery
By Cowan Pottery, Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Chicago, IL
Viktor Schreckengost Vase with Fish for Cowan Pottery Drypoint decorated glazed earthenware Size : 6½ h × 5½ w in Impressed studio mark to underside ‘Cowan’. Literature: Cowan Potter...
Category

1930s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candlesticks originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire fu...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Slate, Bronze

English Georgian cast brass candlestick, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass Georgian candlestick with scolloped base and matching scolloped edge bobesh. England, circa 1770.
Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick, 1740-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with urn form candle cup with circular bobeshe, supported by a baluster with a four sided knob above ring and knob turnings peened to a raised squar...
Category

Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with candle cup, 1760-70
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Seam cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with knobbed shaft & candle cup. The casting of the shaft is in two parts, silver soldered together and peened to a domed and scalloped edge ba...
Category

Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Luzern Handgemalt Vase EM #549P, Swiss
Located in Chicago, IL
Luzern Handgemalt Vase EM #549P, Swiss. Vase is stamped on bottom and is in excellent condition. Measures 6.75' tall, top 5" wide 4" deep
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Optical Acrylic Red Bowl by Maya & Terry Balle Signed Dated, 1994
By Terry Balle
Located in Chicago, IL
Optical Acrylic Red Bowl by Maya & Terry Balle, Signed Dated, 1994. Excellent condition. Measures 12.25" diameter, 5" tall
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Natale Sapone for Rosenthal Vase #21/500, 1970
By Rosenthal, Natale Sapone
Located in Chicago, IL
Natale Sapone for Rosenthal Porcelain Vase #21/500, 1970's. Large vase by Rosenthal Studio-Line designed by Natale Sapone limited edition. Signed on bottom edge of vase and also stam...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Pair Barbini Black Murano Bowls, Italy 1960
By Barbini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Barbini Black Murano Bowls, Italy 1960. Excellent condition and tagged on bottom. Measure Large bowl 7" tall, 6" wide, 5.25" deep Small Bowl 5.5" ta...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Marble Pedestal with Greek Key Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Marble Pedestal with Greek Key Carving This white marble column with grey streaks has a Greek key band and other minimal carvings. It ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Polished Red Onyx Bowl, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished Red Onyx Bowl, Mexico 1970. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Measures 12" diameter, 4" tall
Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion and tiger locked in conflict. The ...
Category

1910s Other Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blue & White Dragon Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large porcelain jar is beautifully glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner, with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration against a crisp whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Travertine Vessels, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair travertine vessels, 1980. Excellent condition and very heavy and solid. Measures 12" tall, 13" diameter, opening 6" diameter.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Rare Viktor Schreckengost Little Nell
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Viktor Schreckengost Little Nell, Glazed Porcelain Figurine with an impressed manufacturer's mark on the base. Dimensions: 5.5" H x 4" W x 3.5" D. Schreckengost (June 26, 1906 –...
Category

1930s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular base. His many hands fan out behind his back. Two hands...
Category

Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Steel Bottle Opener by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Darkned Brass Bottle Opener by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x W 1.9 x H 1.9 cm Materials: stainless steel Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in th...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine on Heart, 15-Inch
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ceramic wall decoration from the mid-20th century is a unique piece of European studio art, handcrafted by a skilled pottery artist. It features a stylized female fi...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ateliers Marolles Rooster "Coq" Sculpture Hand Forged Iron by Francis Dewaele
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Chicago, IL
Ateliers Marolles France hand forged iron rooster or “coq” with black patina. Hand forged by Francis Dewaele ,who was the iron artisan at Ateliers Marolles.circa 1950's/
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rookwood 1911 Arts And Crafts Pottery Scenic Vellum Vase 951 Rothenbusch
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1911 Arts And Crafts Pottery Scenic Vellum Vase 951 Rothenbusch Tall and stunning Rookwood Pottery scenic vellum vase decorated with trees surrounding a lake, beneath a pink...
Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau Spelter Lamps “Nuit De Printemps”
By August Moreau
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau Figural Spelter Lamp "Nuit De Printemps" Or "Spring Night"- Set of 2 Featuring a set of 2 Antique French Art ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Blue Metal Ski Holder Sculpture, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French sculpture constructed with metal and painted a vibrant blue hue. This piece features hollow rectangular blocks at varying heights arranged in artful tiers. It was sour...
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Richard Meier Candleholders for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Meier Candleholders for Swid Powell, Silver-plated brass,Both stamped RM MADE IN ITALY SILVER PLATED with copyright
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale mauve glaze. Signed. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramique Francaise des Anne´es 50, P...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Thai Carved Seated Buddha Playing a Flute
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai Carved Seated Buddha Playing a Flute This is an Antique Thai Buddha, with a triangular base to match his seated lotus position, and h...
Category

1930s Thai Other Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Dish With Pink and Green Interior
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve French ceramic artist small dish with pink and green interior glaze. Black brushstroke on the rim. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorati...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Luigi Benzoni Titled Volta Glass Sculpture
By Unico edizioni, Luigi Benzoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Benzoni titled "Volta" Glass Sculpture, with gold leaf details. Benzoni, born in 1956 in Bergamo, Italy, is a Venetian artist renowned for his innovative approach to art. Initi...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Jim Rose - Construct No. 05, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rookwood 1924 Vintage Art Pottery Orange Vellum Ceramic Vase 2245 (Lincoln)
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1924 Vintage Art Pottery Orange Vellum Ceramic Vase 2245 (Lincoln) Large and stunning, bulbous vase with an exceptional floral design hand painted by Elizabeth Lincoln in 19...
Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Massive Pair of Vessels Custom Designed by Richard Himmel, 1970
By Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
Massive Vessels Custom Designed by Richard Himmel, 1970. Original Measures 56" tall, 21" diameter, top diameter 12.75"
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
Located in Skokie, IL
Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Newcomb College 1928 Art Pottery Twilight Scenic Moss Laden Trees Vase Irvine
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Newcomb College 1928 Art Pottery Twilight Scenic Moss Laden Trees Vase Irvine Exceptional color and artwork with moss laden trees by Sadie Irvine in 1928. Excellent original conditi...
Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Chinese Blue & White Dragon Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large porcelain jar is beautifully glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner, with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration against a crisp whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Newcomb College 1921 Arts and Crafts Pottery Freesia Blue Ceramic Vase Simpson
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Newcomb College 1921 Arts and Crafts Pottery Freesia Blue Ceramic Vase Simpson Lovely hand decorated vase with a ring of pink freesia and green leaves by Anna Francis Simpson in 1921...
Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Fulper 1917-23 Arts And Crafts Pottery Black Blue Flambe Glaze Ceramic Vase 591
By Fulper Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Fulper 1917-23 Arts And Crafts Pottery Black Blue Flambe Glaze Ceramic Vase 591 Massive and striking form with wonderful gun metal glaze flowing over a crystalline blue glaze. Excell...
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock Featuring an Italian Rococo style hand carved and painted grandfather Clock. The clock has 3 cherubs ...
Category

1970s Italian Rococo Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
By Monique Gerber
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...
Category

1970s French Minimalist Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20 Rare and exceptional example decorated with a stylized poppy and leaves designed by Artus Van Briggle. Exc...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Tony Rosenthal Tabletop Bronze Sculpture
By Tony Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Tabletop Bronze Sculpture Untitled. Vertically oriented black painted bronze sculpture with three interior voids with irregular edges welded to base, signed, circa 19...
Category

1990s Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Newcomb College 1913 Arts and Crafts Pottery Cherokee Rose Blue Bowl Irvine
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Newcomb College 1913 Arts and Crafts Pottery Cherokee Rose Blue Bowl Irvine Nicely decorated bowl with a wonderful Cherokee rose design by Sadie Irvine in 1913. Superior artwork wi...
Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Grueby 1918 Arts and Crafts Pottery Matte Green Yellow Buds Two Color Vase
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in East Peoria, IL
Grueby 1918 Arts and Crafts Pottery Matte Green Yellow Buds Two Color Vase Wonderful organic matte green glaze with hand tooled broad leaves and yellow buds. Shows well with a profes...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

20th Century French Bronze Venus Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century French gilt bronze "Venus" sculpture is a harmonious fusion of ancient inspiration and modernist aesthetics. The abstracted female torso, resplendent in gilded bron...
Category

20th Century French Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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