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Item Ships From: Miami
Monumental Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone and Gilt Candlestick 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale candlestick in neoclassical form rendered in tessellated marble stone and gilt by Maitland smith. 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Peter Chinni Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture 1969
By Peter Chinni
Located in Miami, FL
A large polished stainless steel sculpture by Peter Chinni. Signed, dated a numbered 1/8
Category
1960s American Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Glass Colorful Vase by Taylor Backes
Located in Miami, FL
A large and colorful art glass vase by Taylor Backes.
Category
1980s American Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Motsamayi
The Tiger Jewelry Box is a remarkable piece of ceramic art that bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1890 Steel Engraving Greco Roman Scene by Bernard Picture Co. New York Borghese
By Borghese
Located in Miami, FL
1890 Framed steel engraving Greco Roman scene by Bernard Picture Co. New York, New York.
Marked Borghese on the reverse.
O-506-335
Category
19th Century American Grand Tour Antique Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Polished Brass Praying Hands Bowl, Paperweight, Object or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Artisan House Mid-Century Country Barn Bridge with Row Boat, 1995
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Miami, FL
Curtis Jere Artisan House mid-century country barn bridge sculpture with row boat.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture on Granite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze Macaw Parrot (Papagaio) sculpture on granite base by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Vallauris French Midcentury Flower Vase Multicolored Fat Lava Style
Located in Miami, FL
This dazzling fat lava, glazed ceramic vase with multiple colors was handcrafted in Vallauris, France during the 1950s or 1960s. The primary blue, red, wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Steven Haulenbeek Ice Cast Bronze Tear-Drop Bowls, Heavy, Substantial Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Steven Haulenbeek Ice Cast Bronze Teardrop Bowls, Heavy, Substantial Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of bras teardrop bowls by the American sculptura...
Category
2010s American Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Biedermeier Style Glass Vase Light Blue
Located in Miami, FL
Biedermeier style glass vase light blue.
Mouth-blown vase made of light blue tear-off glass, artfully twisted with ruche-like upper finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Taupe & Brown Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Malaysia vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and Taupe studio piece with the inside glazed, Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
16th Century Spanish Carved & Polychrome Painted Saint Anne with the Infant Mary
Located in Miami, FL
This sculpture represents Santa Ana (Saint Anne) with the infant Mary.
Verge.
Category
16th Century European Baroque Antique Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$12,480 Sale Price
20% Off
CHICHA Decorative Ceramic Bowls Dark Green Glaze w Gold Luster Details, Set of 3
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative slip casted ceramic bowls finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details.
The Cosanga culture (1600 BC - 1532 AD) sustained its agri...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland Red Blown Art Glass Vase Scandinavian
By Tamara Aladin, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Red Blown Art Glass Vase for Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland.
In good vintage condition with minor wear.
Makers Mark Foil Label at the Top of the Vase.
A decorative Vase for the Holiday Table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Natural Turbo Marmoratus or Green Turban Shell
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen.
Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Marked Mid-Century Modern Blown Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase or Decanter Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern tall blown glass vase, vessel, decanter in translucent amethyst purple from Italy made in the late 1970s.
Amethyst pur...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s.
Foil...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France
By Biot
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative centerpiece or Epergne (pronounced E-purn) handcrafted in Biot, France. Beautiful and not often found in this striking rose and clear color, hand blown art glass with signature controlled bubble base created by master glass blowers using original equipment and centuries old techniques. This piece was made in Biot, France.
Epergne is defined as, an ornamental stand, usually made of glass or silver, holding, vase shaped dishes, trumpets or trays, used as a decorative centerpiece for serving sweetmeats, fruit, cakes, candy or flowers. This is a clear picture of what an Epergne is. People often ask what a this oddly shaped object is, the easy answer is," a flower vase." Whatever the definition, or whatever you prefer to call them, they are very beautiful.
While some English Silver Epergnes...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
2 Ann Warff Glass Crystal Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Style
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
This is a set of 2 vintage 1970's Kosta Boda Snowball Candle Holders styled after Goran and Ann Warff attributed to Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Crafted o...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Sculpted Ceramic Bowl by Flora Eckert Hammat, Turquoise Art Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning naturalistic pottery bowl by an American ceramics artist, Flora Eckert Hammat of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vivid colors, original organic form.
Signed Hammat original...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Neoclassical Terracotta Garden Urn Campana-Form Depicting Goddesses
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Italian neoclassical terracotta Campana-form garden urn . An extremely fine molded figural group of goddesses in back and front to t...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$8,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the enchanting "Wild Dog Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic in S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late XIX Victorian Cut Glass Candleholder in Brass from Cricklite Clarke Trade
Located in Miami, FL
Late XIX pair of Victorian cut glass candle holders in brass from Cricklite Clarke trade. A rare late 19th century Cricklite Clarke Victorian candle holder comprising a cut glass bas...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
MORTERO Decorative Volcanic Stone Bowl with Bronze Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative volcanic stone hand-carved bowl from Chimborazo volcano, with lathed bronze base & detail.
Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecu...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Art Deco Deux Oiseaux Bronze by E. Tissot
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze sculpture featuring two birds with a black marble base. Signed by E. Tissot.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Multi-colored Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful multi-colored French Art Deco style mouth-blown art glass vase.
Wonderful details and very good condition.
Would enhance any setting.
Measures: 10 1/4" High x 4 1/2"-...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Signed Yascal French Bronze Twisted Square Cube Sculptures Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing and fabulous pair of signed French bronze square cube sculptures are meticulously intertwined works of bronze braided and twisted rope giving a spaghetti like design. T...
Category
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mario Lopez Torres Style Hand-Woven Rattan Cactus Pot Sculpture 1970 Bohemian
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Lopez Torres Style Mid-Century Modern hand-woven Rattan, Wicker and Reed Cactus Pot Sculpture.
Bohemian Style made in America in the late 20th Century.
All original condition w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Malachite Oval Bowls with Brass Rim - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of brass mounted oval malachite catch-all trays or decorative bowls. The vintage videpoche (this listing is for both) are decorated with shaped gilt rims. The rich emer...
Category
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
$1,500 / set
Mulaty Art Glass Stem Vase Yellow Gold Black Specked
By Mulaty
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco period blown art glass stem vase signed MULATY.
This fine quality Art Deco vase is circa, 1920-30 with a design and colors that have been replicated in the Mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Artisan Studio Pottery Clay Vase
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Handcrafted clay studio pottery. Beautiful artisan piece that adds a nice touch of character to your credenza, bookshelf or pedestal.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Modern Abstract Blue Shades Acrylic Sculpture by Young 1998
Located in Miami, FL
Cool late 20th century two-piece acrylic sculpture inspired by the elements of the ocean.
When light waves reflect off the sculpture, varieties of the color blue beautifully differ i...
Category
1990s American Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Rare Set of Three (3) Bruno Gambone Bronze Vases - SIGNED
By Bruno Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Set of Bruno Gambone artist signed bronze bottle form vases - three of them (two in bronze and one in white bronze, which is VERY RARE). Bottles with quadrangular section in ca...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Venini White and Clear Pinwheel Spiral Glass Bowl Vintage
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous Italian Venini glass Murano bowl is from the 1960s. It is white and clear glass in spiral pinwheel design. This is a beauty of a bowl. Great for serving or just as is. ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Polychromed Figures Depicting the Processions of Holy Week
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six polychromed figures depicting the processions of holy week in Valencia, Spain
All the sculptures signed by the ceramist Antonio Peiró.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$4,125 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of French Solid Brass Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Charming pair of French solid brass candlesticks.
These simple yet beautifully detailed items will enhance any coffee, cocktail or bedside tab...
Category
20th Century French Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$562 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
By William P. Katz
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
Offered for sale is an original abstract carved marble sculpture thought to be a self-portrait by American artis...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
2 Italian Frosted Pink & Mint Green Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel, Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 hand-crafted mint green and frosted pink Scavo glass Murano Art glass bowls with handles, vessel Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980.
Diameter: 5.75 inches.
A-862-335
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Faux Bamboo Woven Rattan Box
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo and woven palm box from the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Signed Verlys French Art Deco Etched Glass Bowl
By Verlys Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Verlys French Art Deco etched glass bowl
Offered for is a large-scaled French Art Deco etched and clear amethyst glass bowl with geometric desi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$995 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Lucite Box with Foiled Enameled Cloisonné Blue Abstract Top Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lucite and mixed-media box, vessel or container has a removable foiled enameled cloisonné top with a spectacular signed artistic design. The colors of the enamel top are...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Foil
Signed Mid-Century Modern Freeform Glass Bowl Studio Piece Colorful Enamel Decor
Located in Miami, FL
Signed freeform vintage blown Art Glass bowl Studio Piece with hand-painted Enamel patches, shapes and forms.
Pop Art from the 1980s. Looks amazing from every different angle. Signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
French Ceramic Jewelry Box Signed Lucien Brisdoux
By Lucien Brisdoux
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice quality mid-century French ceramic jewelry box or decorative lidded box.
This hand-crafted, hand-painted mid-century French box would look great on a small side table o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Bleeding Heart, by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael spent most of his career designing furniture and manufacturing handmade items. Over the past few years, he has evolved into creating artistic pieces, and now he is transitioni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Murano Style Hand Blown Art Glass Stem Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Murano style mid century funnel necked art glass stem or single flower vase.
Elegant form and striking colors.
Blown, hand crafted in France b...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Fluted And Twisted Brass Mid-Century Modern Box with Ball Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage fluted and twisted brass Mid-Century Modern box has a lid with a ball on top. The box is from the 50s and has been professionally polished. it makes a great des...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic large Lion Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Created in 2023 by Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this majestic lion sculpture is a powerful representation of African wildlife and craftsmanship. Sculpted by Teboho Ndlovu, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Oil Vessel from Perpignan France, Black Red and Yellow
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning midcentury decorative vessel resembling centuries old Greek or Roman oil jars. This interesting and unique designed piece is from Perpignan, France....
Category
20th Century French Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$395 Sale Price
21% Off
Decorative Ceramic Candleholder by Pscheffer
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful midcentury handcrafted candleholder by Scheffer.
The prominent azur blue tone is very pleasing to the eye with accentuating white with hints of brown/black in a wonderful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Solid Marble Orbs Spheres Mounted on Bases, Matched Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Solid Marble Orbs Spheres Mounted on Bases, Matched Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of solid marble orbs or speres mounted on stepped marble bases in the Grand Tour style.
Category
20th Century Grand Tour Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Batea Wood Bowl in Dark Antique Wood by CEU Studio, Size Variations
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Batea Wood Bowl by CEU
Antique wood
Small - 21.5 - 23" dia x 6.7"
Medium - 23.5 - 25" dia x 6.7"
Large - 25.5 - 27.5" dia x 7.8"
X Large - 29 - 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Silver Plated Candelabras by Royal Gallery
By Royal Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome pair of Art Deco style 5 arm candelabras.
This fine pair of Royal Gallery Vintage Post Modern Candle Holders are of very good quality.
Round bases with Art Deco form.
B...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
90s Modern Graffiti Art Bowl Sculpture Signed by Artist, 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Artist signed 90's graffiti and torch cut steel sculpture. Signed and dated.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Large Midcentury Ceramic Vase Orange Signed Ferre Sega Mizal
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning glazed ceramic vase in mid-20th Century striking orange and black tones. Wonderfully hand-crafted design.
Signed Ferre Sega Mizal
Glazed finish and lighting when photogr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Gary Genetti Blown Cameo Glass Antelope Vase, Etched Overlay, 2008
By Gary Genetti
Located in Miami, FL
Gary Genetti Blown Cameo Glass Antelope Vase, Etched Overlay, 2008
Offered for sale is a cameo glass blown, etched and overlay glass "Antelope" vase b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$4,500 Sale Price
47% Off
Yellow and Blue Art Glass Vase Signed Jerome M'Art
By Luciano Gaspari
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning art glass vase designed in the manner of art glass works by Luciano Gaspari.
This cheerfully colored art glass vase of yellow and blue would enhance any setting.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$715 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Blown Murano Glass Two-Color Blue Round Shaped Catchall Bowl
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Italian blown Murano glass two-color blue round shaped catchall bowl.
Turquoise blue interior that takes on an organic look, light blue outer casing.
Sim...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Lefu and Sindy at Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard jewelry box stands 4 inches high, 5 inches long, and 4 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Aluminum Interlocking Hearts Sculpture with Translucent Epoxy Resin
Located in Miami, FL
Polished Aluminum Interlocking Hearts Sculpture with Translucent Epoxy Resin
Offered for sale is a polished aluminum and epoxy resin interlocking hearts sculpture comprised of two h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Miami - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$495 Sale Price
28% Off
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