Missouri - Decorative Objects

This iconic, colossal 1980s Swatch "Maxi" giant wall clock is the ultimate artifact of late 20th-century pop art culture and Memphis-style postmodern design. Originally engineered as high-impact promotional storefront displays for Swatch boutiques before becoming a holy grail for collectors, this functional giant wall clock measures an impressive 82 inches (nearly 7 feet) in length. As vibrantly documented in photos, this specific model features a quintessential '80s New Wave colorway, pairing a bold bubblegum pink strap with a rich teal-green watch head and bezel. The clock face showcases a minimalist, pixelated pink and mint-green geometric block design with stark white hands, completely capturing the digital-age aesthetic of the era. Crafted in Switzerland out of durable molded matte polymer, the clock cleverly replicates every charming detail of a classic wrist-worn Swatch watch blown up to a monumental scale—complete with the signature ribbed strap, traditional buckle, and sizing holes. The clock is fully operational, running on a reliable quartz movement that transforms a massive wall space into a bold, nostalgic conversation piece. Perfect for an eclectic living room, a design studio, or a retro-inspired lounge, this rare working Maxi Swatch...

A striking, monumental pair of vintage Italian ceramic lidded urns imported by Meiselman Imports, executed in the Neoclassical taste, circa 1970s. These urns originate directly from...

Very collectible Mid-Century Modern “Valentine” portable typewriter, with durable plastic storage case both in red. The Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter was designed by Perry K...

An exceptional Art Deco period silver-plated desktop stash box, cigarette dispenser or humidor cabinet retail-stamped by the prestigious luxury house Mark Cross London. Featuring a sleek semi-circular architectural silhouette resting on subtle bun feet, this piece opens via a smooth revolving/swivel mechanism controlled by a front pull knob. The front panel displays a custom, period-correct engraved geometric Art Deco diamond monogram with the initials "ED". When swiveled open, it reveals a segmented internal compartment designed to organize cigarettes or small cigars vertically. The interior curved back wall retains a clear, crisp maker's stamp reading "CROSS LONDON" beneath the Mark Cross crest. Functions beautifully on an executive desk, bar cart, or vanity for contemporary use as a trinket or jewelry box. Maker / Retailer: Mark Cross London Period: Art Deco (Circa 1920s–1930s) Origin: London, England Style: Art Deco / Modernist Executive Materials: Silver-plated metal Object Type: Desktop cigarette dispenser / Mechanical humidor box Keywords: Mark Cross London, Mark Cross cigarette box, Art Deco cigarette dispenser...

A late 1960s period replica of Chicago's Iconic Pablo Picasso, also known as "The Picasso" or "The Lady" hand fabricated large steel sculpture, model or maquette and painted black. E...

An iconic piece of 1980s Pop Art Americana, this oversized plaster Life Saver candy sculpture was produced in 1983 by the famous New York City novelty firm Think Big! NYC. Founded by Phyllis Prinz and Bob Eisemann, Think Big! specialized in scaling up everyday household items into whimsical, oversized Pop Art sculptures. Coming soon , also have a ruler and note pad by them too. Cast in solid white plaster, the piece replicates the classic ring candy with crisp embossed lettering reading "LIFE SAVERS" across the concave top face. It features its original copyright imprint along the outer edge reading © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC. Adding remarkable historical provenance, the underside retains its original felt lining bearing labels for David Berman Films / Houston (2431 Bartlett, Houston, TX), indicating its past life as a film production studio prop or decorative desk accessory. Diameter: 6.75" Height: 2" Details: Maker: Think Big! NYC Period: Dated 1983 Style: Pop Art / Novelty Sculpture / Desktop Object Materials: Cast Plaster, Felt Base Provenance: David Berman Films / Houston (Original studio labels intact) Markings: Stamped © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC on edge; labeled on verso Very good vintage condition. Plaster body remains solid with clean, raised lettering. Exhibits minor age-appropriate surface wear, light scuffs, and small fleabites/nicks consistent with vintage plaster desk objects. Bottom felt and production studio provenance labels are well-preserved. Pricing & Market Context for 1stdibs Think Big! NYC objects have a strong cult following among Pop Art collectors and interior designers looking for playful desk and bookshelf accents. Smaller desktop plaster pieces from the firm command solid prices, particularly with film provenance attached. Keywords: Think Big NYC Life Saver, 1983 Think Big plaster, giant Life Saver sculpture, Pop Art desk sculpture, oversized Life Saver candy, vintage film prop...

A charming turn-of-the-century Austrian cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a Miniature Dachshund standing attentively with detailed facial expression, floppy ears, and an integrated collar with a pendant tag. Executed in the celebrated style of Franz Xaver Bergmann, this unmarked piece features naturalistic casting and an authentic, aged polychrome finish showing desirable surface wear consistent with period age. Sourced directly from an Austrian family who immigrated to the United States in the 1940s. Dimensions: Dimensions: (3.3/16" h x 6"w x 2"d) Details: Period: Circa 1900–1910 (Turn of the Century) Origin: Vienna, Austria Style: Manner of Franz Xaver Bergmann / Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Subject: Miniature Dachshund / Wiener Dog Materials: Cold-painted cast bronze Condition: Presents in original antique condition. Shows authentic patina, surface oxidation, and age-appropriate loss/rubbing to the cold-painted enamel finish as expected on genuine early 20th-century Viennese bronzes. Unmarked. Keywords: Viennese bronze, antique dog figurine...

An exceptional and highly elegant mid-century modern abstract glass sculpture, designed by the celebrated artist and painter Luciano Gaspari for the historic Murano furnace Salviati ...

This exceptionally rare vintage wall clock by the celebrated Howard Miller Clock Company is a phenomenal example of high-end Postmodern design. The clock features a unique, minimalist frame composed of a heavy-gauge clear Lucite (acrylic) C-shaped band. This outer ring is intentionally separated at the top and bottom, creating a striking architectural gap that frames the piece. Suspended inside the clear casing by small pins is an elegant, translucent inner dial fashioned from premium peach/copper-tinted acrylic. Rather than sitting on a surface, the clock is engineered to hang directly from its central black quartz movement housing, allowing the open Lucite frame to float weightlessly against the wall. In a bold design twist, the dial is printed with oversized, crisp white Roman numerals that appear to float mid-air, paired with sleek white hour and minute hands and a vibrant red sweeping second hand. Driven by a precision battery-operated quartz movement, this sculptural timekeeper beautifully bridges the gap between Space Age materials and 1980s Postmodern aesthetics. Can't find another example out there. Manufacturer: Howard Miller Clock Company (Zeeland, Michigan, USA) Designer Attribution: While many collectors automatically look for George Nelson when they see vintage Howard Miller lucite...

A striking and finely executed large vintage Greek ceramic museum copy vase, hand-crafted and hand-painted in Greece, circa 1980s. Seen fully images, this impressive attic style vess...

Large iconic New York Brooklyn Bridge brutalist wall sculpture, handmade with Brass finish and brown highlights by Curtis Jeré Artisans, circa 1976. Signed in black ink C.Jeré 1976 ...

Large Luxurious Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell in the manner of Buccellati. Sterling Silver applied over natural sea conch shell. Marked "Scully & Scully New York" to the unders...

Unusual Kinetic table sounding sculpture by artist William Bowie (1926-1994), Bowie was a New York artist that made metal sculptures in the 1950s and 1960s. 10 rods with arrowhead ty...

Vintage 1980s Gucci brown saddle leather & stitch note pad with brass / silver double GG logo. Missing original notepad, you can buy a better replac...

An iconic piece of American Machine Age industrial design, the Electro-Pointer electric pencil sharpener was designed by Edward C. Hoffmann (circa 1941–1943) for Triple E Products Co...

New York based Artist and Sculptor William Bowie (1926-1994) designed this large geometric Brutalist style MCM sculpture with his classic use of antique square-cut sheathing nails an...

This exquisite mid-century jewelry casket is a phenomenal example of the celebrated lapidary traditions of the Soviet Union (USSR). Masterfully constructed from premium polished slab...

Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...

Circa 1980s Van Briggle Grecian urn with turquoise ming glaze signed by the potter Dorothy Ruff (D.R.) The urn has a high shoulder with loop handles, figure...

Rare set of four "Vice Jars" all signed, Raymor. Opium, Morphine, Cocaine and Marijuana. Rarely seen and virtually never seen in this condition. No chips, cra...

An iconic milestone of 20th-century Scandinavian design, this Savoy organic wave vase was designed by legendary Finnish architect and pioneer Alvar Aalto in 1936 and produced in Finland by Iittala. Hand-blown in a vibrant, saturated cobalt blue glass, the free-form undulating silhouette captures Aalto's signature organic modernism—inspired by the natural contours of Finnish lakes and waves. Iittala produced this rich, saturated cobalt blue color run during the late 1980s and 1990s. That run was discontinued in the late 1990s as Iittala refreshed its color palette, making examples from this era increasingly collectible. This piece features the authentic "ALVAR AALTO" acid-etched/acid-stamped signature on the underside, alongside its original red circular Iittala "i" decal label on the upper rim. Measuring 6.25" H x 8 1/8" W x 7 5/16" D, this piece serves as both a functional floral vessel and a standalone sculpture. The vase is in excellent vintage condition. The cobalt glass remains brilliant and clear with no chips, cracks, or flea bites, exhibiting only minor, light shelf scuffs to the underside base consistent with gentle display and handling. The acid stamp on the base is crisp and clear, and the original paper Iittala label remains intact on the exterior. Designed in 1936 by visionary Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, the iconic Savoy vase was created for a competition held by the Karhula-Iittala glassworks ahead of the 1937 Paris World’s Fair. Inspired by the natural contours, fluid shorelines, and lakes of Finland—a thematic nod to Aalto’s own name, which translates to "wave" in Finnish—the design made history by breaking away from the rigid, geometric symmetry of traditional 1930s glassware...

Heavy, thick crystal vase designed by Anna Ehrner and signed A. Ehrner, Kosta Boda. Also retains the Kosta Boda label. This piece is in mint condition.

Iconic , authentic and collectors item from the Pop Shop circa 1994 " Radiant Baby " inflatable art by Keith Haring. In original red box with some wear as seen in photos. inflatable ...

Clarice Cliff "Bizarre" collection for Wedgwood May Avenue Meiping Vase 120 shape vase hand-painted England with artist initials on bottom. This vase is bas...

Attention dog lovers ... Vintage life-sized circa 1960 made in Italy, very detailed terracotta gray Schnauzer dog statue or sculpture. Unmarked.

Decorative Hollywood Regency large brass African Gazelle Antelope bust sculpture with tall twisted antlers circa 1970s.

Clarice Cliff "Bizarre" collection for Wedgwood 1931 "SummerHouse" 120 shape vase hand-painted England with artist initials on bottom. This vase is based off the original and under l...

Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...

Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face / Half Moon Table top Sculpture. Walnut and wood with gold leaf. Very good condition. Few if any signs of handling. Signed to the back "Pedro Friedebe...

Surrealist sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. This piece was created in 1978 featuring carved and gold leaf hands, carved walnut birds, carved wood hands, and brass elements attached to the lacquered wood truck...

An exceptionally rare, museum-quality pair of "Uccello" (Bird / Dove) sculptures, model 2601, designed by the pioneering Swedish artist Tyra Lundgren for the legendary Venini furnace...

Curtis Jere table sculpture featuring a chrome ball on a brass ribbon like arm anchored by a strong marble base. This Post Modern Curtis Je...

A striking 1970s vintage modern architectural, brass and glass hurricane candle lantern made in Spain, designed in the bold architectural style of Chapman Manufacturing and Guild Master. Featuring a substantial cylindrical profile, the lantern consists of a thick, mouth-blown clear glass shade set within a heavy solid brass 3" h basin base and finished with a matching polished brass top rim trim 0.57" h. The mouth-blown glass displays desirable period characteristics, including light seed bubbles throughout the structure. Its clean geometric lines and warm metallic patina make it a versatile statement accent for mid-century modern, modern luxury, or Hollywood Regency interiors. See my other listings for similar signed Chapman hurricane...

An authentic mid-century Italian studio bronze sculpture of a snail by sculptor Mario Ferrari (1925–1990). Hand-cast in 1951, the piece features exceptional lifelike rendering, with realistic texturing across the spiral shell and extended body. Finished in a rich dark brown bronze patina with subtle warm undertones. Inscribed on the underside with the artist's characteristic hand-incised signature and date: "> M. FERRARI – 1951 <". Dimensions: Dimensions: (12.25" w x 2.62" h x 3.38"d) Details: Creator: Mario Ferrari (1925–1990, Italian) Date of Manufacture: 1951 Place of Origin: Italy Materials: Cast bronze Style: Mid-Century Modern / Italian Realist Animalier Sculpture Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original dark patina and minor age-appropriate surface wear. Keywords: Mario Ferrari bronze, Italian artist bronze, 1951 bronze, Italian animalier sculpture, bronze snail, realistic animal sculpture, mid-century Italian art, signed Italian bronze, paperweight sculpture, studio bronze art, 1950s Italian metalwork. Detailed biographical details on mid-century Italian sculptor Mario Ferrari (1925–1990) are quite sparse in published reference literature. He operated primarily as a studio sculptor and artisan in mid-20th-century Italy, working in cast iron (ferro fuso) and bronze. His body of work focused heavily on hand-incised animalier sculptures—such as snakes, snails, and other wildlife—often produced in small studio batches or custom commissions. Because he worked largely outside the institutional academy system, most documentation of his work exists through Italian auction records and private mid-century art collections rather than published monographs. Aligi Sassu Lucio Fontana Giuseppe Napoli Arnaldo Pomodoro Gio Ponti (frequently incorporated small bronze animal objects into interiors) Egidio Casagrande Kurt Delbanco...

A striking Swedish Grace / Art Deco heavy crystal vase produced in the 1930s by renowned Swedish glassworks Strömbergshyttan and mounted with solid sterling silver grape cluster ring...

An elegant and highly tactile contemporary bronze sculpture of a big cat (leopard/jaguar) by acclaimed Santa Fe artist and sculptor Michael Tatom. This piece showcases Tatom’s signature style: stripping away unnecessary detail to celebrate the animal's fluid grace, muscular arch, and elegant contours. The bronze is finished in a specialized, multi-toned spotted patina that brilliantly captures the organic rosettes of a wild feline body. This is a rare, small-scale masterwork that is rich with documentation. The sculpture is incised with the artist's signature on its tail. The underside of the paws feature complete markings, including the limited edition number 197/250 on one foot, and the initials SF NM on another, certifying its origin and casting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Measuring a refined 3.19 inches in width, this desktop bronze has a wonderful, heavy hand-feel and serves as a sophisticated addition to any collection of contemporary Western art or wildlife sculpture. The sculpture is in pristine gallery condition, completely free of scratches, surface loss, or alterations to its original hand-applied patina. From the Estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman paintings and Roman antiquities. She was actively involved with the Saint Louis Art Museum, where she served for many years as Museum Trustee and member of the Acquisition Committee, and remained Honorary Trustee for the rest of her life. Together with her husband, they endowed a gallery at the museum, named for Alice and Fred Conway, her parents. Place of Origin: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Period: Late 20th / Early 21st Century (Contemporary) Materials: Cast Bronze Subject: Stylized Cat / Leopard / Jaguar Inscriptions / Marks: Signed on tail ("Tatom"); Numbered "197/250" under foot; Inscribed "SF NM" under foot. Fine Art Sculpture Santa Fe School / New Mexico Art Organic Modernism Abstract Wildlife Art François Pompon Style, Minimalist Animalier, Modernist Big Cat, Contemporary Western Fine Art, Sorrel Sky Gallery, Santa Fe Bronze...

Striking pair of silver plated candlesticks designed by Ettore Sottsass and made by Swid Powell in collaboration with Reed and Barton, 1980s.  

Curtis Jeré bicycle "Highwheeler" table or wall sculpture. This art can be mounted to the wall or can stand on a table. Model: 10023, signed C. Jeré, 1983. Black paint with trace...

This captivating and delightfully expressive vintage folk art articulated wooden figure is a striking creation by American artist Don Ellefson. Evoking a playful mix of traditional A...

This sculpture is part of the Vrksa Series and derives its inspiration from The Forms line of works. The piece demonstrates the flow of wood, the emerging and the reduction of wood; ...

Vintage Hollywood Regency large Maitland-Smith style tessellated Tan / Coral marble with brass trim pill form decorative box with removable lid and lined felt interior. In fine condi...

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

An exceptional, rare, and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern wastepaper basket, designed by the master of Austrian "tactile modernism," Carl Auböck II (1900–1957), and hand-crafted at the prestigious Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, circa 1950s. Officially designated as Model No. 4202 in the archival Auböck workshop records, this exquisite piece features a beautifully tapered cylindrical form—measuring 7.88 inches in diameter at the top and elegantly narrowing to 5.88 inches at the bottom—meticulously hand-wrapped in a rare white/cream-toned thick double-cowhide leather. The basket features structural vertical seams bound by contrasting, robust black hand-stitching that beautifully frames the piece. Serving as the design's signature focal point is a heavy, organically sculpted teardrop-shaped cast brass/bronze loop handle mounted to the front via a leather loop sleeve. The interior reveals a rich, warm natural cognac leather lining. Distinguishing itself entirely from common modern replicas and unauthorized reproductions, this rare vintage original features the definitive workshop hallmarks. Besides the proper dimensions, the bronze handle is crisply hand-stamped "Auböck" alongside the official "Made in Austria" origin mark, providing ironclad provenance for the serious collector. A quintessential example of the Bauhaus and Wiener Werkstätte traditions that defined the Auböck workshop, this functional objet d'art showcases an incredible, authentic original patina. Offered in very good vintage condition with age-appropriate light wear and minor scuffing to the white leather exterior, this investment-grade desk accessory is a magnificent addition for discerning collectors of fine mid-century Austrian design. Carl Aubock leather bin, Werkstatte Carl Aubock basket, Austrian mid century desk accessory, Vienna modern brass handle, Bauhaus waste basket leather, Illums Bolighus Aubock, Tactile modernism object, Luxury leather paper bin, 1950s Vienna office decor, Rare white leather basket.

This is a classic piece of vintage 1980s Pop Art corporate/desk Americana—a crisp, uncirculated Federal Reserve Note flawlessly embedded in a solid block of clear Lucite (acrylic res...

Signed 1987 substantial kinetic abstract sunburst table sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Consisting of a dynamic central vortex of radiating brass rods, flat blades with rich verdigris pati...

Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré chrome & brass free form ribbon kinetic table sculpture with ball on round black marble base, retains Artisan House - C-Jere decal. Chrome has minor ...

Rare 1960s MCM mustard yellow studio pottery sheep or ram piggy bank by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Potters of Vermont. Retains original plastic stop, often missing. Y...

An extraordinary early 20th-century French Art Nouveau hand-hammered repoussé pewter round lidded jar / trinket box by the renowned collaborative studio of Alice (1872–1951) & Eu...

An authentic, rare vintage 1980s dual-function desk accessory by Gucci, serving as both a leather letter opener and a page bookmark. Crafted from rich, smooth brown Italian calfskin ...

Pedro Friedeberg Snake bar, Mexico, c. 1970s. Made of carved and gilt wood, antique statuary, and glass. The stretched out hands hold the round removable glass tray and the upper han...

Large, over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, sculpture by artist Peter Shire. One of the original designers/artists in the Memphis Milan Group started by Ettore Sottsass, this is from S...

Artist and sculptor Ruth Keller Schweiss (Missouri 1920-2006) "Ballet Dancers" abstract figural sculpture in bronze with applied patina on marble base, c. 1965. Her sculptures show ...

Lovely French Art Nouveau period copper photo / picture frame decorated with floral motif and hammered details. Fits a 4 x 6 photo. Estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the f...

Murano black art glass decorative bowl with four embossed rearing horses. Documented to designer Livio Seguso, missing label. This piece was likely created to commemorate the display...

A monumental and exceptionally rare 1970s handwrought brass crab sculpture, meticulously crafted with brilliant articulation and a commanding decorative presence. Spanning an impress...

An exquisite, curated collection of three 19th-century European lapidary table boxes, including two natural banded agate boxes and a fine French rouge marble footed box, circa 1860–1...

Serge Mansau (1930-2019) for Fratelli Guzzini Italy mid-century modern designed clear lucite tape dispenser, new old stock. Great desk accessory....

Two large vases by Ettore Sottsass from 27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower. Edition S (red) is SOLD. Each from the edition of 12. From...

A rare and impressive pair of Mid-Century Modern tazza-form ceramic candle holders by influential California artist Sasha Brastoff (1918–1993), dating to 1950 from his celebrated "Or...

Impressive Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) Fritte Vase for Raymor, mid-20th century, Bitossi blue glazed textured ceramic body with fused glass center. Large Circular form with tall ...