Michigan - Decorative Objects

Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with...

Turned biomorphic walnut bowl, Rude Osolnik Originals.

A Parzinger wrought iron candelabra. A lovely piece of lighting decor. This piece is freestanding, with a set of four legs in a square pattern. This candelabra has six candle nozzles...

Hanging bronze female bust sculpture in green patina. Illegible signature on bottom left corner.

We are very pleased to offer a pair of avant-garde candlesticks, circa the 1980s. The foundation of each piece is a robust cone which then transitions into an inverted cone at the t...

Nicely turned and crafted Blonde wood vessel . Signed on underside Alan Raelston , Spalted Pecan .

We are very pleased to offer a modernist vase marked Vetri Murano, circa the 1970s. This beautiful smoked hand-blown Murano piece shows its original logo sticker. The base is signed ...

This beautiful blue aurene compote, design #2642, from Steuben Glass Works was crafted during the influential period of Frederick Carder, between 1903 and 1932. Reflecting the ideals...

An intriguing handcrafted abstract "S" design sculpture made of cedar wood. Handcrafted by Michigan artisan Larry Buettner. Signed on the bottom. A unique item for a modern inspired ...

Solid brass with patina'd accents zebra and donkey pair, Walter Bosse style and/or Herta Baller. Herta worked for Bosse until he fled to Germany. Herta took over the company and desi...

The Frantisek Zemek blue and yellow abstract glass sculpture with dual bowls is a captivating masterpiece that harmoniously blends form and function. Etched signature on bottom. Hand...

Very nicely made and crafted boomerang or flying V-form hammered copper bowl.

Geometric pieces of wood fitted together inside of laminate or plywood box.

Fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a beautiful rampant lion made of sandstone is a perfect sentry to look over your home or garden. Darkened with age and weathered, this lio...

Volcanic crater brown and rust with cream glaze at the top Studio Pottery vessel, style of Gertrud and Otto Natzler.

Dimensions: 12.25W x 8.25D x 7.75H, In great condition.  

We are very pleased to offer a set of three monumental candlesticks by Robert Marcius for Casa Bisque, circa the 1980s. This sculptural set showcases a gre...

A truly unique find, rich with character, this metal well head is a patina lovers’ dream. Fantastical and perfectly aged, this piece fuels the imagination wi...

Two brightly colored ties in abstract design by Peter Max. On the wide side 4.75" at 54" long. Sold and labeled by famous mid west clothing store Hughes Hatcher Suffrin. Signed with ...

Set of four bisque white vases. Two measure 3.5 x 6" at 6 tall largest measures 3.75 x 6 at 9 tall smaller measures 4.5 x 2 and 5/8 at 4.25 tall . Diamond...

Matched pair of figural sculptures depicting hunting dogs carrying game, modeled with strong anatomical detail and expressive posture. Each sculpture is signed F. Pautrot on the bas...

Tall cased glass floor vase in matte finish with gloss design.

Kenji Fujita design salt and pepper shakers. Pepper in matte black, salt in gloss white glaze. Student of Lagardo Tackett of Architectural Pottery . This set designed for Freeman Le...

Nicely crafted solid rosewood box with enameled lid.

Kay Bojeson guardsman figure. Hand painted white red with black feet. Sold by Laurids Lonborg Denmark retains original label. Completely original condition with little to no wear.

Pair of Finnish bowls. Lathe turned stacked laminate wood.

Early 20th century automotive color chip or sample container. Raised in the leather design the words Compose - Vogue - Series, and automobile colors with the Ditzier logo shown in th...

The ceramic bowl is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Very possibly polish in origin. Finely made and assembled lidded box. Dovetail corners and intricate inlay of exotic woods and beads.

Sculpture of two lucite fish one mounted over the second with chrome dowel connecting.

"Eagle Owl" is a fine porcelain figurine depicting an owl about to depart from a branch to attack its prey. The details are exquisite and set off by 24 karat gold. It is produced by ...

Pair of low crystal glass candlesticks.

Sculptural studio art candlestick handcrafted in northern Michigan using locally collected Lake Michigan beach stones and patinated copper elements. The hand-carved stone base featur...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "A Man From Greenland" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine is the male figure from a set numbered 12224 (Woman) and 12225 (Man) in the Royal Copenhagen catalog nu...

Very nicely made stacked and laminated solid saddle leather forming a cylinder box with solid leather lid and finial handle.

Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery red finish that became known as Flambe. When these Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to1279) porce...

This striking pair of Murano glass horse head sculptures showcases the expressive artistry and refined craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated. Executed in dramatic black ...

This lead sculpture bears the face of one of the most recognizable faces in traditional art. The cherub, or putto has been represented in a wide variety of themes ranging from mythology to renaissance art. Enjoying a bountiful harvest...

English glazed ceramic vase by Watercombe Pottery, featuring a deep green ground with hand-applied floral decoration in yellow and cream. The vase is finished with applied scroll han...

Early 19th to mid 19th century Chinese, Iron, water bath. With the patina of decades, this cast-iron sarcophagus-shaped bath has its original handles and exudes a timeless floral dec...

The “Tusk” Candelabras are from the 2016 collection of Alex Drew & No One. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship while incorporating a modern edge, AD&NO's...

19th century carved wood Italian urn mounted as lamp, silver leaf finish with nice old patina. Charming smaller scale.

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Leda and the Swan” is by Reuben Nakian (1897 - 1986). He was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works’ recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Nakian’s small bronzes achieve majesty and power which are not dependent on size and amplitude. With characteristic freshness, he has reinterpreted the classical subject of Leda and the Swan refining it in the Classical-Renaissance-Baroque tradition in a contemporary way. Dr. Robert P. Metzger gives us his aesthetic interpretation of this work which retells the myth in classical hedonism and freedom of expression showing Leda and the Swann prior to her being ravaged and during their first meeting. “The young virgin is fascinated with her new found friend and accepts him in a spirit of playfulness, contentment and wonder. She is dreamily available and shyly seductive as the deceptively tame swan snuggles up to her with its phallic-like neck.” Leda appears composed, placid yet open and available as compared to her more intense and passionate states in other of Nakian’s depictions on the same theme. This was cast at the "Renaissance Art Foundry" in 1978 and is so marked on the base being #5 of 7. It is believed that “no other sculptor of the twentieth century matched Rueben’s heroic renditions with the grand themes of Western Art. His erotic mythological figures exude a joyous energy of gesture and movement which place them among seminal sculptural achievements of the past one hundred years.” Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City previously known as the Robert Henri School … with Homer Boss...

This is a mammoth vase. This striking, sculptural stoneware vase by contemporary ceramicist Aleph Hammer demonstrates the artist’s mastery of organic form and architectural balance. ...

"Arabian Girl" is one of the exquisite pieces produced by Dahl-Jensen which is now part of Royal Copenhagen. It is stamped #1129 with a slash across the hallmark, a mark which indica...

Lawless Vase by Evan Fay Dimensions: 92 W 23 D x 54 H cm Materials: Steel, Brass, Glass Lawless Vase is composed of 5 separate vases each having a different ...

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular paperboard, they were a clever and stylish wa...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular...

A characterful pair of early 20th-century Arts & Crafts hammered copper bookends, featuring riveted construction and applied cross-form motifs. Each bookend displays warm, natura...

This one-of-a-kind organic modern ceramic hanging sculpture is hand-built in high-fired stoneware in Detroit and produced as a unique work in 2024. Rooted in contemporary design and architectural restraint, the composition explores repetition, gravity, and spatial rhythm through suspended form. The installation is composed of 34 individually formed stoneware elements arranged as a unified hanging structure. Each component maintains clarity of curvature and proportion, while collectively the forms create a dimensional field that reads as both constellation and architectural plane. Suspended by natural jute rope, the sculpture can be adjusted to varying ceiling heights, allowing flexibility in spatial presentation. The rope introduces subtle material contrast — organic fiber against dense ceramic mass — reinforcing the dialogue between weight and levity. High-fired for permanence and structural integrity, the white glaze emphasizes contour and shadow across each individual form. Light interacts across the layered surfaces, creating dimensional depth within the overall composition. In space, the work functions as suspended architecture — a ceramic field defining vertical volume rather than occupying floor area. Designed and handmade in Detroit by J Schatz...

This untitled 1996 work by Richard Kozlow is a cast bronze sculpture finished in a rich red patina, mounted on a dark wood base. Its abstract, textured form blends organic irregulari...

English gilt metal mounted tortoise shell box with oil painting of Julias Caesar.

Alphonse Cytere took the world by storm in 1903 when he opened his studio in Rambervillers, France. It was here near the artistic center of Nancy that ...

A Gucci Black Leather Handbag, with goldtone hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap and one interior zip pocket. Together with a box and dustbag. Stamped: Gucci. 10" x 10" x 4".

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Amazing hand blown glass white monochromatic Murano vase or Light globe. The scallop pattern is so pretty and this vase is in excellent shape. Has made in Italy sticker and the only ...

Handsome collection of seven 19th century English Staffordshire bust of gentlemen. Range of measurement from 7.5" - 12", Priced Per Bust.

This Edwardian sculpture of a girl perched atop a faux bois stump will bring innocent charm to a terrace, conservatory, or garden. Carved from English ...

Handsome pair of 18th century Italian prickets, excellent patina.

This intriguing bronze sculpture signed ""Fu"" showcases a unique abstract form, mounted on a solid wooden base. The piece combines textured bronze elements to create a thought-provo...