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Item Ships From: Illinois
Pair of Crazed Opaline Glass Bud Vases, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pair of bud vases dates to the early 20th century and are elegantly shaped of white opaline glass with yellow accents. Shimmering with subtle crazing and iridescence, the...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s likely that this mortar would have lived in a larger wood or marble holder, and removed ...
Category
19th Century American Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carte du visite (business card) case of tortoise shell, impressed in relief with a rose within a border of stars.
England, second quarter 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Robot 1, Found Object Sculpture With Iconic Children's Toy Parts
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is made from found and salvaged objects, including a child's...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century American Iron Duck Boot Scrape
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American solid cast iron mallard duck boot scrape is a multifunctional piece that encapsulates both practicality and rustic charm. Initially designed as a boo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Sheffield chamber candlesticks by George Richmond Collis, c. 1830
By George Richmond Collis & Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of William IV Sheffield plate chamber sticks. The chamber sticks feature a circular reel turned edge to the under dish which is centered on a candle cup with a reel turned edge ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Tall Chinese Blue and White Qilin Fantail Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A parade of Qilin, Chinese mythical creatures symbolizing magnificence, joy and benevolence, march around this hand painted porcelain fantail vase. It is a wonderful example of conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
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 and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue and white baluster jar was made in the Jiangxi region of China. The landscape scenes hand painted by feathery brushstrokes are richly evocative and bring to mind ancient Ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Swiss Roe Deer Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in classic Black Forest tradition, this exquisite pair of Swiss candlesticks brings the wild beauty of the Alps straight into your home. Each one is crafted from naturally she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rustic Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Michael Lax
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl
Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Native American carved loop handle splint ash basket, 1900-1920
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Native American splint ash basket with carved and bent fixed loop handle which has been flattened at the apex. The rim of the basket is comprised of two 3/8" splints which capture th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi inspired natural bentwood hickory handle. Perfect for holding napkins, flatware, or o...
Category
19th Century American Rustic Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
English Georgian cast brass Queen Anne candlestick, c. 1750
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian cast brass Queen Anne candlestick. The candlestick shaft has a knob directly under the candle cup with a scolloped bobeshe. The candle cup sits above a slightly tape...
Category
Mid-18th Century Queen Anne Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Slice #2 , Objet d'Art - Shrine with Found Objects on a Marble Base
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Collection of '15' Cobalt Blue caster Oil Hand Blown Bottles Made in 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredible collection of (15) Cobalt blue hand blown caster oil bottles made in the late 1800s and Imported from Ireland. Wonderful as a splash of a fantastic shade of Cobalt Blue co...
Category
1890s British Country Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
English Regency Candlesticks with Crystal Lusters, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast bronze patinated candlesticks with applied stamped & gilt lacquered brass embellishments. The foliate luster ring is hung wi...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50
By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Large vintage Nantucket lightship basket with heavy rattan rim and stays. The basket features a hinged and carved oak handle which is squared off across the apex and carved with the ...
Category
20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kahana Traders hand carved monkeypod wood bowl, 1950-55
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hand turned & carved eight lobe bowl of native Hawaiian monkeypod wood. The bowl features a carved rim of eight tapered edge scollops on a flat based bowl.
Labeled on the underfoot:...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Brass Pineapple Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale vase is made with solid brass.
Vase is made well and is heavy
Dimensions:
11" high
12" dia
opening 5.50" opening
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jade and alabaster glass candlestick by Steuben, 1900's
By Steuben Glass
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Single Steuben jade green and alabaster blown glass candlestick. The circular swirl base has a finely folded rim, and above the base is an alabaster reel and elongated baluster with ...
Category
20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Orient & Flume Iridescent Art Glass Pulled Feather Jack in the Pulpit Vase
By Orient & Flume
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding iridescent pulled feather art glass Jack in the Pulpit vase by the renown glass artists at Orient & Flume.
The front features a beautiful and vibrant iridescent gold. Th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Paper Darkened Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper darkened brass bowl I by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 25.4 x W 25.4 x H 12.7 cm
Materials: darkened brass
Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass.
The Paper Series emb...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bob Bennett Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Bob Bennett
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bob Bennett is an american artist and sculptor and this abstract piece was done in 1987 and was 15 out of 50. He and his twin brother Tom were highly ski...
Category
1980s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Malvina Hoffman “Breton Wrestlers” sculpture
Located in Winnetka, IL
A plaster sculpture by Malvinas Hoffman “Breton Wrestlers”
Category
1920s Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
18th Century French Riveted Copper Confectioner's Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century French copper confectioner's pot with wonderfully forged handles, a thick rolled rim, and a circular patch at the bottom with the most elaborate hand-hammered rivets...
Category
18th Century French Rustic Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Chandelier by Architect Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Chandelier Hand-Crafted by Architect Paolo Soleri,Brutalist Design. Bronze Cast from the Arcosanti
foundry Yavapai County, Arizona 19...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Signed Curtis Jere Starburst POM POM Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Starburst wall sculpture / Signed & dated.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Artists Michelle and Jacques Serre 2 Potiers Deux Potiers Ceramic Dish
By Les 2 Potiers, Jacques Serre
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-thrown ceramic dish glazed in shades of blue green with incised and engraved lines, and stamping decoration.
Ceramic signed by the French ceramicists 2 potiers (Deux Potiers)
...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite murano glass vase documented to designer Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950. Made using Flavio Poli's signature sommerso technique that employs layer of glass s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
“Tiny Celadon Green Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures formed from found metal scraps. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests the reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form.
Flattened with the center portion rolled out and the sides left open, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a miniature jacket. Coated with a mint green finish, the eroded metal appears as draped fabric, folded back to form a simple collar. The sculpture is finished with the artist's initials stamped...
Category
2010s American Industrial Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Malian Chiwara female antelope headdress on a custom stand, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A bold wood headdress of a female antelope, an iconic ritual figure in the Bamana society of Mali in West Africa. The Chiwara antelope is a ritual object worn as a headpiece during ceremonial dances held at sowing and harvest. The dance is performed with paired male...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Canton covered porcelain entree dish, c. 1820-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A square Canton porcelain covered entree dish with dimpled corners. The decoration is in cobalt underglaze blue with a willow tea house pattern. The dish has a flaring rim with an in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Imari palette shallow bowl decorated in Imari colors simulating the Chinese famille verte palette (green with accents of aubergine, oxide red and underglaze blue). The interior of th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mexican Terracotta Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Mexican terracotta bowl with two handles, a ruffled lip, two large drip glazed splotches inside. The exterior is unglazed. Perfect f...
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Japanese Red Lacquer Footed Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small footed bowls or bowl lids exemplify the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. A glossy red lacquer finish coats...
Category
20th Century Japanese Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Larry Mohr “Nude Study” Female Verdigris Bronze Female.
By Larry Mohr
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013),
"Nude Study", verdigris patinated bronze sculpture of the lower part of a female body, signed L Mohr to base and 2 to edge of base.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Turkish cast brass Lucerne oil lamp, c. 1890
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Turkish cast brass Lucerne oil lamp with a four spout font and fitted on a brass rod with circular base and an open shield shaped finial. The font slides along the rod with the suppo...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
The symbol for double happiness adorns this small tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the small porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Ash
Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, monochrome red glaze coats this ginger jar shaped contemporary vase, drawing attention to its updated profile and its sculptural Fu dog top. Referred to as shizi, these mythi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese porcelain footed bowl with cobalt decoration, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Traditional, vertical sided porcelain footed bowl with a bold diapered pattern in cobalt underglaze blue on the interior rim which centers on a swirling trefoil wave design. The exte...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Scholar's Joy Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary ginger jar continues the tradition of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics with classic curves and auspicious, hand-painted decorations. Symbols that would surely give a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Jim Rose Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette, Solid Cast Iron Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose
Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette
Solid Cast Iron w/ Steel Nail Heads
6h x 4.25w x 2d in
15.24h x 10.79w x 5.08d cm
JR0274
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio:
Born in I...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Steuben flower vase by John Dreves, c. 1948
By Steuben Glass
Located in Kenilworth, IL
This is a rare form, bell shaped, blown glass vase supported by four pronounced scrolls on a circular foot. This vase was designed by John Dreves and appears in the 1948 Steuben cata...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Emberá-Wounaan Turtle Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century Emberá-Wounaan basket is a masterpiece of indigenous artistry, exemplifying the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Emberá-Wounaan peop...
Category
20th Century Panamanian Tribal Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Metal Sawtooth Fish Bill on Steel Stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is an aluminum artist made sawtooth fish bill replica mounted on a steel stand.
Category
1980s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Tapered bulb form vase by Rookwood, 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Tapered bulb form vase finished in a medium green drip vellum glaze over a shallow impressed design on the lower half of the vase. The vase has a 2-1/2" diameter opening. The Rookwoo...
Category
1920s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Oval Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Perfecting line and form, the small box has a balanced, oval form shaped of white brass (...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of English cast brass columnar candlesticks, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of fluted columnar bell metal candlesticks on square stepped base with a gadroon molding. The hollow core cast candle shaft is peened to the square cast brass base. The fluted s...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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