Missouri - Decorative Objects

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

Classic Dorothy Thorpe twisted Lucite candlestick with nickel plated candle holders. Set does show very few internal age cracks, common with lucite of this age. Excludes candles.

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...

Super cool, vintage mid-century large scale " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick ceramic sculpture with off white glaze. Has molded water, coming out of blow hole, with raised tail. Possibly...

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 ...

Vintage oversized or lifesize fully articulated Pinocchio store display or prop, Italian made wooden sculpture, that later became the famous and popular Disney character. Hand paint...

A striking mid-century Mexican modernist sculptural lidded dish in the form of a grasshopper, executed in solid brass with vibrant tessellated abalone shell inlay. Designed in the ic...

This exceptional 1960s Brutalist still life sculpture is a masterful testament to mid-century studio craft, presenting a powerful interplay of industrial raw metalwork and organic botanical form. As beautifully captured in photos, this piece is meticulously hand-forged, showcasing an array of highly stylized flowers, spiky starburst flora, and textured wheat-like stalks rising elegantly from a faceted, geometric iron vase. Each blossom is intricately constructed with individual layered metal petals, jagged cut edges, and torch-cut brazed brass accents at the centers that catch the light, adding a brilliant flash of warmth to the dark, moodier iron patina. For critical collector provenance, this important mid-century work is signed "Bob Schmitz" in a striking gold script on the reverse side of the vase. Vase is 6.75"h x 6.25" x 6.25" Embodying the rebellious, texture-heavy spirit of the Brutalist art movement, this hand-forged sculpture celebrates raw construction with its exposed welds, torch-hewn edges, and multi-toned oxidation. Cleverly engineered for both stability and customizable display, the heavy metal flower rods are held securely in place by a dense sand filling on the inside of the vase, allowing the dramatic bouquet to maintain its striking arrangement. The faceted exterior features beautifully visible seams and a mottled, fire-kissed surface patina that transitions seamlessly from dark charcoal tones to deep copper hues, accented by the artist's gold signature. A commanding and deeply textural decorative statement, this mid-century studio sculpture by Bob Schmitz makes an incredible centerpiece for a Brutalist or mid-century modern interior. Born in Illinois, Bob Schmitz was a skilled Midwestern craftsman who learned the intricacies of welding and traditional metalworking directly from his grandfather, a professional blacksmith. He eventually took over his family's historic forge, successfully transitioning the traditional shop into specialized, custom fabrication and independent studio design. Operating in the true spirit of the mid-century American Studio Craft movement, Schmitz hand-forged, torch-cut, and built his pieces individually by hand rather than relying on mass factory production. This meticulous, bench-work approach explains the highly customized, one-of-a-kind engineering seen in his work, such as using a dense sand filling inside the vase to balance and secure the heavy metal flower rods. Active during the 1960s and 1970s boom in torch-cut metal art, Schmitz utilized heavy, industrial materials like iron, brass, and copper to create dramatic, highly textured interpretations of nature. Because he was a dedicated regional craftsman who prioritized individual studio artistry over large-scale commercial gallery contracts, surviving examples of his large-scale sculptural work remain exceptionally rare to find on the open market today. Bob Schmitz, Mid-Century Studio Craft, Brutalist Flower Sculpture...

An iconic, sculptural Mid-Century Modernist centerpiece bowl designed by the legendary American designer Ward Bennett, circa 1970. This highly recognizable form showcases Bennett's s...

Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in Italy. In fine original , very little loss to glazing, as seen in the black mane. ...

A hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche "Rimini Blue" cat figure sculpture with triangular face. The striking blue color and unusual use of texture make this seri...

An exceptional, highly dynamic, and investment-grade French Art Deco patinated bronze figural sculpture titled "Scarf Dancer," masterfully executed by the celebrated Hungarian-born Parisian artist Alexandre Kéléty (1874–1940), circa 1925. Captured flawlessly in the accompanying photos, this iconic interwar composition perfectly embodies the kinetic energy, fluid rhythm, and avant-garde glamour of the Jazz Age. Cast in solid bronze, the athletic female figure is depicted poised mid-performance, balancing beautifully on a textured, rock-like incline that serves as the integrated bronze base. She holds aloft a deeply draped, wind-swept scarf that sweeps forward in a dramatic, fluid arc, serving as a brilliant architectural counterweight that creates magnificent sculptural tension. This specific example boasts an incredibly fine, crisp casting, retaining sharp, pristine delineation in the facial features, musculature, fingers, and the deep, precise folds of the drapery. The piece features a rich, warm golden-brown original living patina that beautifully highlights the sophisticated modeling. The work features Kéléty's incised script signature embedded directly into the bronze, accompanied by a crisp, early cast sequence or edition number "8" to the right. Additionally, it is authentically stamped "FRANCE" on the reverse side, a definitive mark of a genuine, early 20th-century lifetime foundry casting produced for the upscale international export market. Offered in excellent vintage condition with minor, age-appropriate surface wear, this signature Parisian Art Deco sculpture stands as a museum-worthy statement addition for discerning collectors. Art Deco bronze nude, French bronze dancer, Chiparus style, Pierre Le Faguays dancer, Colinet bronze...

New old stock stainless steel miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on walnut base. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen that w...

One of a kind Atomic Age large Mid-Century Modern style wall sculpture made of round black painted bent iron rod, in zig-zag form or atom rings with assorted metallic colored orbs (a...

Aspy Khambatta (California b.1953-) Studio woodworker, mahogany sculptural jewelry or keepsake box. Opens on both ends, lined with velvet. When both sides fully open is 23"w, each st...

Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist, 3 candle candelabra, hand forged by the hands of Hungarian blacksmith János Lehoczky. Height includes can...

Neoclassical bronze by Louis Alfred Habert (French, 1824-1893) late 19th century figure of the muse: Terpsichore. Classical female seated, holding a Lyre a...

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...

Circa 1970s large vintage elephant sculpture carved from a solid piece of wood, has many uses as a side, end or occasional table, plant stan...

custom pet bed upholstered in heavy vintage linen with removable, washable cushion cover.

Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture. Perched on a stump, colors include yellow , green , black and brown. ...

This iconic mid-century modern wastebasket was originally designed by master modernist Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. The piece is celebrated for transforming a practical necessit...

This rare and highly collectible 1950s mid-century modern wastepaper basket is a definitive example of early Italian decorative arts, designed and produced by the master Piero Fornas...

Vintage 1960s Mod OP Art Lucite & chrome base Photo Prism kinetic sculpture designed by Bob Cornell Creations. The photo frame brochure (not included), says its a fine precision ...

There are few accessories you can place in a room that immediately elevate the level of decor and easily synchronize, yet demand attention and Stand out. This Cartier style Italian h...

Beautiful handcrafted MCM Artisan made Brutalist Bonsai Tree on agate base table sculpture. In the organic modern style, fabricated of brazed metal with a bronze gold metal tone fini...

Vintage 1960s aluminum miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on Italian white warble bases. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarine...

Surrealist Infinite or perpetual Face Vase by TMS, black ceramic vase with a craquelure finish. Ceramic construction with unique repeating 360 degr...

This 1940s bronze sculpture wall plaque of a profile portrait of a woman's face, possibly his wife was created by New York native artist and sculptor, S...

Iconic set of 13 playful stackable or modular designed candlesticks by César Stoffi & Fritz Nagel for BMF Nagel - W. Germany. Very 1960s mid-century modern in design, little sculptur...

Signed William Bowie welded spire abstract metal gilded with both gold and silver leaf on teak base, circa 1960. This piece is unusual as most of Bowie's pieces are wall-mounted form...

1960s studio sculpture / statue of semi-nude kneeling female, signed on base A P. Are these the artist initials, or does it mean Artist Proof. Appears to be cast, using some sort of ...

Sculptor and Artist Harry Bertoia gold plated bronze Sonambient sculpture, diagonal double tonal, circa 1965. Two groupings of thin rods at different angles on poured slab of bronze. Purchased from estate of the original owner. Sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity” from the Harry Bertoia foundation, along with a copy of the Knoll letter...

Rarely seen..... A striking and playful 4-piece stacked Murano glass sculpture by Seguso (Italy, circa 1960s). Executed in thick / heavy, monumental hand-blown glass, all of the pie...

Very unique 1970s fashion, store display female model fiberglass mannequin, posed in a lying position. Resting on her side and arm with legs cro...

Mid-Century - in the style of Arne Tjomsland - Norway, hand carved bear cub figure sculpture made from cedar and artist signed CERD Canada. Light scuffs, water stain.

An exceptional, highly collectible vintage postmodern French lead crystal art glass vase, masterfully produced by the world-renowned luxury house Baccarat, circa 1990s. Captured beau...

Pair of Danish sterling silver candleholders, each with three arms. Engraved Denmark and with the insignia for Sterling silver. Some tarnish. Very good original condition. Made by th...

In the style of modernist James Bearden, this 1960s MCM metal with bronze Brutalist cat sculpture, has applied black patina with bronze highlights. In fi...

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist TOTEM bronze sculpture in the style of artist Joel Shapiro. Cast in bronze, the sculpture takes on the surface or...

Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series, Bitossi, Italy, 1957. Glazed Earthenware. Excellent condition. Glazed signature, date, and number to underside ‘E. Sottsa...

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Brutalis...

1960s Mid-Century after the antique Bronze Age reproduction bronze bull sculpture on tapered balck wood base. In the style of the Anatolian Museum Ankara Bull around 2350 BC Early B...

Monumental vintage Italian terracotta majolica white glazed eagle perched on a rock. Impressive life-size in scale with detailed realism features, including tolans grasping a fish. T...

An authentic vintage 1970s gold anodized aluminum sculpture after the famous LOVE image by American Pop Art master Robert Indiana. Robert Indiana's original LOVE artwork, created in the 1960s, instantly became an international Pop Art touchstone and solidified his place in modern art history. Authorized miniature versions such as this piece were produced during the 1970s and sold in leading museum design shops, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Cast in solid aluminum with a gleaming gold anodized finish, this rare gold edition functions as a bold desktop sculpture or paperweight. Dimensions: Height: 3.0" (7.6 cm) Width: 3.0" (7.6 cm) Depth: 1.5" (3.8 cm) Details: Artist / Style: After Robert Indiana (American, 1928–2018) Period: Circa 1970s Style: Pop Art / Modernist Desk Accessory Materials: Cast Aluminum, Gold Anodized Finish Provenance / Context: Vintage Museum Shop Authorized Production (MoMA Design Store) Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Displays light surface wear and minor loss to the gold finish consistent with age and desktop use, revealing the polished aluminum underneath in small areas as shown in the photographs. The structure remains solid and heavy. Keywords: Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture...

For the horse lover, this unique life size bronze horse head bust with artist applied patina by California Artist & Sculptor Roy T. “Tom” Bill (1946-2017). Tom received his BA in Art...

This striking and unusual, this Hollywood Regency lidded decorative box was crafted by the renowned luxury design house Maitland-Smith during the mid 1980s. The substantial piece fea...

1980s Maitland - Smith large conch sea shell table sculpture, silver plated over brass. Missing paper label.

Rare complementing bronze figurative sculptures by Frederic / Frederick Weinberg. Beautiful patina. Both are signed with F. W. on the underside of a foot.

Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...

Single brass lotus flower candleholder, attributed to Feldman light company. Original patina to brass, has former owners info engraved into bottom ...

Large Sommerso Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Italian glass double fish centerpiece platter. Bullicante glass formed fish and centrepiece bowl. No signs of chips or breaks. ...

Artist Jindra Viková Czech (1946-) for "Royal Dux Bohemia" surrealist hand painted porcelain tray / or wall handing with raised red apple with crossed legs lying in a field of grass ...

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...

James Bearden monumental floor sculpture "Figure with Red" Cathedral Series 2010. This piece has never been on the market. Obtained directly from the artist in 2010 and has remained in the private collection of Rod Parks, owner of Retro Inferno...

Pair of Tommi Parzinger brass candleholders, made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths, circa 1950s. Candleholders appear to have little or no use. Branded made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Minor patina.

Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture by the international artist Bijan. Mounted on a natural piece of quartz, elegant weeping willow tree has 11 branches, with each branch having 6 se...

A rare set of 8 matching silver plated X-MAS Reindeer designed by Gunnar Cyren for the Dansk Zoo series sculptures. Used as placeholders during the holiday season, comes with black v...

The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form. The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...