Illinois - Decorative Objects

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

This contemporary baluster jar from artisans in Jiangxi province continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Also known as a ginger jar or temple jar, ...

Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.  

This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of red-brown color with irregular strea...

Monique Gerber rare bronze sculptural topped decorative box with black and red lacquer base. French designer Monique Gerber designer and owner of Art du Bronze. Signed under the bo...

This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary decorative furnishings with an interactive machine age inspired design that engages, entices, challenges and inspir...

Rare colorful murrine mosaic vase by Fratelli Toso in a "Tiffany Window" type pattern created using multicolor murrines cut and fused together into a cylindrical form. Hand crafted o...

A large Post Modern Deco style Plaster Bust Sculptures. Signed on top of the base "White Art ST C 80". Appears to be very similar, if not identical to the work of Lora Marx (Samuel Marx 's Wife). Please see photo included...Pair of Art Deco sculptures...

Jacques Blin French ceramic vase with iconic sgrafitto decoration. The size is impressive and the color of the glazes are rare in a Jacques Blin vase. This example is light gray ten...

Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....

Antique Chinese porcelain vase. This piece dates to the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Qing, also known as the Qianlong Emperor, as evidenced by the Qianlong reign mark on the base. Th...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

This bronze very dark patinated bronze sculpture by a talented unknown artist reminiscent of remerging natural rock formations. The relation to the natural world is evident. Perhaps ...

This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a well-...

This small presentation box from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is cloaked in a rare shade of celadon-teal lacquer, an unusual color we've never seen in our years of collecting. T...

Italian cream pale polished travertine four sided marble obelisk composed of pieces of marble laminated together to compose the obelisk. Hollow on the interior and felted bottom. N...

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...

Suzanne Pascal Slag Glass Horse Sculpture This sculpture measures: 11 wide x 3.25 deep x 8.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our ph...

Polished brass pair of herons in flight wall hanging after C. Jere

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...

This 19th-century porcelain plate is hand-painted with cobalt underglaze in the blue-and-white manner, loosely brushed with light pigmentation against a blue-grey field. Shaped with ...

Jacques Blin turquoise blue glazed with iconic sgraffito drawings tall pitcher with tall handle. Almost resembles a bird. Iconic sgraffito etching at the neck and the bottom with lin...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

This grand terracotta fish pond is cloaked in a beautiful, blue glaze with tonal variation from dark cobalt to pale grey to bright, robin's egg blue. Firing marks add intrigue to the...

Fontana Arte Sergio Mazza Arthur Krupp Giuliana Gramigna Crystal Glass and Stainless Empty Pocket catchall tray Vide Poche An Italian vintage vide poche /catchall tray made by Fontana Arte with strongwood glass in nile green color and stainless steel container...

With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space. Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...

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

Wall-mounted coat or hat rack by Georges Jouve, produced by Marcel Asselbur, France, circa 1950. Glazed matte black stoneware forms, with a brass frame. Four abstract Jouve ceramic...

A charming 20th century American punched tin candle lantern with simple geometric pattern, a ring for hanging, and a door for accessing the candle. The lantern is currently used with...

Gertrud and Otto Natzler Crater-Glazed Bowl, 1950c. Earthenware with iron crater glaze 5.5 in. diameter × 2 in. height Signed to underside ‘Natzler’ Description: An early and compell...

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain fruits including oranges, pears, and apples, perfe...

This 19th-century porcelain plate is hand-painted with cobalt underglaze in the blue-and-white manner, loosely brushed with deep pigmentation against a blue-grey field. Shaped with g...

1990's Wedgwood Bizarre Sunray Meiping Vase by Clarice Cliff. From a Limited Edition of only 250. While not from the 1930s original production, this was done later approximately in the 1990s by Wedgwood. Hand painted...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

A square body with a rounded neck, already an interesting conversation, finished in a two-tone glaze that bleeds from deep matte black at the base into a fiery red above, the two fig...

With bright red color and an antique patina, this round footed bowl is a sculptural example of traditional Burmese lacquer ware. Dated to the early 20th century, the storied containe...

A very rare uranium glass sculpture of an asian chinese oriental figure in a kneeling or prayer position. Hand blown on the venetian island of murano in Italy during the mid 20th cen...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

Sculptural zigzag coffee table in mahogany with slender, tapered brass legs. It has a stepped rim around the edges with rounded corners. The top is...

Black ceramic vase with white/gray volcanic like glaze technique.

René Lalique Rogers Crystal Powder Box This powder box measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 2 high Excellent Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as mu...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

This rare breathtaking Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso vase is a museum-quality example of mid-century modern Italian art glass engineering at its finest. Handblown on the Ve...

Chinese blue-and-white ceramics have inspired ceramists worldwide since cobalt was first introduced to China from the Middle East thousands of years ago. This contemporary vase from ...

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 ...

Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.

The contemporary Czech glass Stella large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they co...

Incredible collection of (14) 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...

A silver-plated vide poche by Maria Pergay, circa 1960s. Sculpted in brass with a high polish and soft curves, the form is cinched at one end by a cast buckle and belt—a signature Pe...

Scheurich ceramic vase One minor chip on top rim (as shown).  

A 1930s French Art Deco bronze sculpture of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Cast in bronze with a dark patina, the figure kneels in a poised stance, bow drawn and gaze lifted s...

This elegant Murano glass bowl designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, is a masterful example of Mid-Century Modern Italian glass design, dating to circa 1950. Executed in a soft light ...

Newly carved from reclaimed teakwood, this bust takes the form of an apsara. With origins in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Apsaras are female spirits of the clouds and waters. T...

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965 Unique and rare set of cast and patinated bronze, bronze composite, and aluminum examples. Two examples: 3½ h × 11 dia in (...

An eye-catching, shimmering mid century modern murano art glass bowl hand made on the Venetian island of Murano in Italy. Crafted using the finest amber colored glass and a hypnotizi...

Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...