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Nice vintage 5-piece patio or garden dining set from Brown Jordan, designed by the renowned Richard Frinier in the late 1980s. The "Florentine" collection is among the most sought-af...

An exceptional and highly collectible vintage Southwestern studio-art wind bell, designed by artist Jeff Cross (d. 1977) for his legendary workshop, Harmony Hollow Bell Works, circa early 1970s. Hand-cast during the studio's foundational years in Arizona, this piece heavily channels the desert modernism and brutalist architectural form popularized by legendary architect and artist Paolo Soleri. The bell features a beautifully weighted, hand-cast bronze cap displaying a spectacular, naturally aged emerald verdigris patina that highlights its rich surface texture. Suspended from a beautifully sculpted, heavy double-curved cast bronze S-hook hanger, the bell's internal clapper terminates in a hand-cut, organically shaped sheet copper sail. Signed HH & BW bell works. A wonderful example of mid-century American studio metalwork, this bell produces a deep, resonant, and remarkably pure musical tone when caught by the wind. Offered in excellent vintage condition with an incredibly rich, completely uncleaned original patina and fully intact, structurally sound chain linkage. Jeff Cross founded Harmony Hollow Bell Works and began making his cast-bronze bells in 1969 in Arizona. Taught by his father—a metallurgist who managed foundries during World War II—Jeff was able to realize his dream of becoming a master bell-maker and creating high-quality bronze designs, running the studio until his passing in 1977. Jeff Cross bronze bell, Harmony Hollow wind chime, Paolo Soleri style bell, Arcosanti wind bell...

An exceptional out-of-production 21.75-inch cast bronze architectural wind bell designed by visionary Italian-born architect and artist Paolo Soleri (1919–2013). Hand-cast at his ren...

A striking 23.25-inch cast bronze sculptural wind bell designed by visionary Italian-born architect, urban planner, and artist Paolo Soleri (1919–2013). Handcrafted at his celebrated Cosanti studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this mid-century architectural bell showcases an outstanding naturally weathered verdigris patina. Cast using Soleri’s signature earth-casting metal technique, the bell features geometric Brutalist relief motifs along the main sound chamber, suspended from an articulated sculptural top link and finished below with a folded geometric copper wind-sail fin. Features the official cast Cosanti studio monogram / cipher on the side of the bell chamber. A rare, out-of-production vintage casting featuring iconic Soleri design language that bridges functional art and kinetic sculpture. Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), the founder of Cosanti and Arcosanti, was an important artist, architecture, philosopher and urban planner. The Italian architect studied with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West in Arizona, and at Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He would make his home and studio, Cosanti, near Taliesin West. Creator: Paolo Soleri (Cosanti Studios) Category: Decorative Objects → Sculptures → Kinetic / Mobiles / Bells Style: Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist Period: Late 20th Century (Circa 1960s–1970s) Place of Origin: United States (Paradise Valley, Arizona) Materials: Cast Bronze, Copper, Verdigris Patina Dimensions: Height: 23.25 in. (59.06 cm) × Width: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) × Depth: 3.63 in. (9.22 cm) Paolo Soleri, Cosanti Bell, Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell, Arcosanti Wind Chime...

Vintage patio set designed by Tempestini for John Salterini. Mid-century wrought iron "Peacock" patio set, table and four chairs. Hand-forged heavy wrought iron with a black finish. ...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard for Woodard mesh Sculptura high back lounge chairs. Older green paint, shows some wear, loss to paint. Can be sandblasted, dipped in rust-p...

Vintage Salterini patio, porch or garden "Peacock" wrought iron wingback form arm chair. In need of repaint, showing layers of white green and black paint. Inquire for cost to blast,...

1970s Sherle Wagner Hollywood Regency hand painted porcelain Chinoiserie Ming Blossom Blue powder room / bathroom wash basin sink, nickel plated br...

Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...

This 1960s Hollywood Regency set of 12 patio dining chairs enchant with jade green neo baroque frames full of enough romance and garden glamour to make you smile. Like a growing gard...

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original matte black paint is sold, is now sold . I have one in gre...

Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...

This glamorous Hollywood Regency patio bench features an exuberant cast-aluminum frame with an intricate, stylized heart-and-scroll motif. Its gently curved back, flared legs, and de...

An exceptional and rare vintage estate-scale lead garden sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi, standing at a substantial 19 7/8 inches tall. This piece represents a stellar mid-20th-ce...

Unique stylized heavy wrought iron black garden bench or settee with ovals and scroll work, in the neoclassical style with Italian influence of Gio Ponti style gold Arrows and concentric circles. Solid wrought iron seat...

Sculptural Donald Deskey for Bennett Andirons in Nickel, having a J shape with solid nickel disc in center. Older restoration, light use since then. Depth of uprights are 1.25" d. Same design shown in Wolfgang Joop...

Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge...

Vintage 1970s Native American Pacific Northwest Indian theme totem pole, ideal sculpture or statue for the yard or garden. This totem pole is 75" h, has faded white paint on the fron...

Nice pair of Antique cast stone recumbent regal lions statues - sculptures , perfect for the entrance way or garden. In the style of Antoine-Louis Barye. Nice age and patina.

Pair of vintage andirons in brass plated steel and iron in the style of Donald Deskey. Very good condition and ready to use. We can pack and ship thes...

Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture Company, 1950s MCM Sculptura line 3 - tiered bakers rack with three glass shelves and scroll design. The wrought iron and mesh frame has recentl...

An exceptional and highly whimsical vintage glazed terracotta garden fountain spouter, beautifully sculpted to depict a charming mermaid child—or putti of the sea—cradling an upturned fish. Attributed to the historic Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this sculptural piece exemplifies the finest mid-century American architectural art pottery. It features a beautifully balanced, split bifurcated tail resting on an integrated, circular molded plinth base. The entire figure is enveloped in a magnificent, heavy cream-colored crackle glaze (craquelure), accented with subtle, organic speckling that lends a remarkably sophisticated, stone-like texture and a soft, lustrous sheen. Designed with both artistry and utility in mind, the fish's mouth serves as a functional water spout, perfectly positioned to accommodate internal plumbing for a dynamic water feature. The reverse lower base retains its original factory-stamped lettering beneath the thick glaze, heavily substantiating its St. Louis provenance. Whether utilized as a striking focal point over a classical wall fountain basin, nestled within a lush garden niche, or showcased indoors as an architectural statement piece, this captivating terracotta sculpture offers an enchanting blend of historic character, sculptural depth, and functional aquatic charm. A Legacy of American Architectural Art Pottery Established in 1883 by Joseph Winkle, the Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, was one of the premier giants of the late 19th and early 20th-century American ceramic industry. Located in the historic, clay-rich Cheltenham district, Winkle transformed raw Missouri clay into highly celebrated architectural embellishments and garden ornaments found across the country. While famous for manufacturing complex, sculpted facade elements for iconic historic landmarks—most notably fabricating the legendary terra cotta ornamentation for Louis Sullivan’s masterwork, the Wainwright Building—the firm also operated highly successful specialty "side lines". From their 6-acre manufacturing plant, Winkle deployed a staff of master, European-trained sculptors and dedicated ceramic chemists to produce fine stock catalog garden statuary, fountains, jardinieres, and urns. Key Historical & Collector NotesMastery of Glaze: Under the direction of specialized ceramic engineers, Winkle pioneered thick, lustrous, weather-resistant cream, ivory, and polychrome glazes. Over decades of exposure, these heavy glazes naturally develop a beautiful, sought-after crackle patina (craquelure). The Sculptural Style: Because the company worked closely with the leading architects of the Gilded Age and the Mid-Century transition, their garden wares consistently display highly refined, classically proportioned motifs—including whimsical putti, sea life, and classical revivals. Market Desirability: Authentic, factory-stamped pieces from the St. Louis terra cotta boom are highly coveted by architectural historians and interior designers alike for their exceptional durability, rich historic provenance, and sculptural depth. Outdoor Statuary, Architectural Salvage, Patio Decor, Poolside Ornament, Solarium Accent, Courtyard Sculpture, Wall Spout, Water Feature, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial Style, Classical Revival, Eclectic Chic, Coastal Decor, Grotesque, Mythological Art, Ceramic Sculpture, Fired Clay, Weathered Finish, Majolica Style, Faïence, Stoneware, Aged Patina, St. Louis Pottery, Missouri Art...

High style set of stainless steel and iron Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools showcasing clean modernist lines designed and manufactured by Pilgrim Manufacturing in the 1960s. The fi...

Pair of unique monumental hand-carved stone garden fruit basket from famed Vouziers Mansion Florissant, Missouri. The French Country Chateau Vouziers was built in 1926 on a 250 acre estate for Magnet Joseph Desloge, part of the oldest French families in the USA. These Baskets were commissioned for the residence and imported from France. Each basket is unique and has it's own base. Stone has patina, appear to have been cleaned. Minor loss, see photos. Additional documentation is available. Limestone bases are 23.5" H x 27.5" W. Baskets are (need to measure).  These were purchase from the estate of Joseph Desloge's daughter, Anne Desloge Werner Bates, and confirmed by her son and daughter that they were moved upon the sale of Vouziers in the 1970s to Anne's residence that was part of the Vouziers 250 acre estate. From Wikipedia : The Desloge Family /dəˈloʊʒ/, one of the oldest French families in United States, Missouri and St. Louis, rose to wealth through international commerce, sugar refining, oil...

Whimsical 1980's bronze painted iron & mesh stylized sculptural butterfly form firescreen, possibly Italian.

Antique cast aluminum Regency or Neoclassical style garden bench or settee, painted with a very cool aqua green over older black paint that resembles aged bronze. This Bench is inspi...

Pair of unusual early 20th century antique French cast iron half round demilune wall mounted urn form wall planters. Having traces of blue paint, e...

If you are looking for the true 1980s glam bathroom lavatory faucet in brass & chrome , you may have just found it. Vintage NOS Piazza Collection by JAMECO, 4102P "Contempo" Series ...

Often attributed to Russell Woodard, the Sculptura line was designed by John Woodard. This is the full size sofa and high back chair. Professionally sand blasted and powder coated. N...

A rare set of six "Obelisque" bespoke patio or garden dining side chairs in forged metal with bronze and handcrafted by artist Mario Villa (1953-2021). Sculptural raw steel frames wi...

Patio / Pool / Outdoor / Garden Canopy Chair designed by Russell Woodard and manufactured by Woodard Furniture Company. Fifty five inches tall, striking,...

Lovely pair of vintage cast iron garden benches / settees painted black, circa 1920s, attributed to "Hinderer's Iron Works", in the "Passion Flower" pattern. These benches have highl...

This 1960s Hollywood Regency set of 12 patio dining chairs enchant with black neo baroque frames full of enough romance and garden glamour to make you smile. Like a growing garden, w...

William Adair Bernoudy (1910–1988) FAIA was in the inaugural class of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship (1932), an advocate of Wright's modern org...

This extraordinary pair of monumental 19th Century French Rococo style urns possesses a rare ability to transform a landscape into a formal estate, merging mythology, ornament, and a...

This glamorous Hollywood Regency vintage patio bench features an exuberant cast-aluminum frame with an intricate, stylized heart-and-scroll motif. Its gently curved back, flared legs...

This 1960s Hollywood Regency set of 6 patio dining chairs enchant with jade green neo baroque frames full of enough romance and garden glamour to make you smile. Like a growing garde...

Antique 19th Century French hand carved sandstone female bust garden statue or sculpture. Female carved head and base, with flowing hair, covered bonnet on back of head, ribbon and ...

A rare pair of "Obelisque" bespoke patio counter height swivel stools in forged metal with bronze and handcrafted by artist Mario Villa (1953-2021). Sculptural raw steel frames with ...

A sexy Scandinavian vibe emanates with a warm glow from this vintage Mastercraft faux fireplace, which can conveniently move with you as there is no installation required. Faux logs...

Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been sand blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor primer an...

Wonderful 1980s Post modern Italian pair of matching Travertine art pedestals, stands or columns. Made of Italian beige vein cut travertine. In very nice condition.

Mid-Century Modern design fireplace tools by California designer Mel Bogart for Stewart-Winthrop. Solid iron with solid brass discs and ball, includes hearth broom, poker, shovel and...

John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...

Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard for Woodard mesh Sculptura high back lounge chair. Older white paint, shows some wear, loss to paint. Can be sandblasted, dipped in rust-prohibitor...

Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs with vintage green / black and creme plaid seat c...

Italian mid century hand painted ceramic Tiger planter. Uniquely hand painted one of a kind ceramic planter made in Italy. Quickly add animal reference a...

Antique French 19th century or possibly earlier, large hand-carved limestone cherub or putti garden statue or sculpture from a very prominent and historic St. Louis estate on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club...

Large pair of decorative obelisks in the neoclassical style, possibly Italian. Each fully covered in antiqued or distressed beveled mirrored panels, attached with rosettes. The silve...

Rare two-piece fiberglass "Aca" adjustable outdoor or patio chaise lounges deigned by Po Shun Leong. These have been restored and painted with a semi-gloss sky or swimming POOL blue ...

Large bronze antique Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple bronze door knocker with Dolphin Fish Motif and incised round back plate. Example shown on old temple or monastery door. From the est...

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. I have multiples, so actual table shipped may vary.

1980s vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland-Smith with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass. Planter connects to cast tripod brass base with claw feet by Directoire style intersecting chrome rods with brass disc at intersecting points. In fine condition, some scratches to base, light marks to interior of planter, appears never to have had live plants inside...

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture. Building & Rendering Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo. designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn Demolished in 2020 If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...

Set of modernist fireplace tools. An iron stand punctuated with nickel ball, nickel handled tools hang from the stand. This could be a nice sculptural addition you your fireplace. 30” h x 9” dia Want to see more beautiful things...

Large English lead pig garden ornament / sculpture, circa 1950s. Very heavy.

Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by Alberto Giacometti, with use of African tribal motifs and brutal...

Not your typical Woodard octagonal dining table. This example has never been outside on a patio and retains the original finish and original white Vitrolite (milk glass) top. The gla...

Mid-Century Woodard indoor - outdoor plant stand or display tower with four circular mesh shelves and metal canopy framework. 16" dia. shelves with 16" b...

This exceptional Italian mid-century modern fireplace companion set is a masterclass in sophisticated, minimalist design, blending sleek architectural geometry with luxurious materia...