Missouri - Decorative Objects

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...

An exquisite and highly refined work of American studio woodturning: an organic, slender-walled sculptural vessel crafted in native Osage Orange by the noted Pennsylvania wood sculpt...

A striking piece of modern Scandinavian design, this "Weight Here" three-arm candelabra was created by the acclaimed Danish design collective KiBiSi (Bjarke Ingels, Lars Larsen, and ...

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency signed Maitland-Smith tessellated marble box. Cream stone background with pinkish marble & brass stripe on a rectangular form decorative box with hing...

A large and heavy Mid-Century Modern hand-blown Murano art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007), circa 1950s. Tall triangular form with thick twisted ribbed glass of co...

Mid-Century Modern c. 1970's Merle Edelman half round Op Art face lucite sculpture with 3D eyes over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no ...

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...

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand...

An impressive and substantial 22.5-inch patinated bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male sporting dog / hunting hound (resembling a Labrador Retriever or Pointer) in a classic play-bow stretch. Rendered after Auguste Moreau and bearing the artist's signature dogs front side leg. At nearly two feet long, this dynamic bronze captures the eager, playful posture of a gun dog with its front legs extended, chest lowered, tail curled upward, and floppy ears framing an alert, expressive face. The smooth, short coat highlights its muscular anatomy, finished in a warm, dark chocolate-brown patina. Sporting / Hunting Dog (Labrador, Pointer, or Hound style) in a playful stretch. A 20th-century bronze casting executed after the original 19th-century French Animalier models by Auguste Moreau. Bears the cast signature MOREAU on the lower base. Bronze Labrador, Bronze Pointer, Bronze Hunting Dog, Moreau Bronze Dog, French Animalier Bronze, Stretching Dog Statue, Sporting Dog Sculpture, Labrador Retriever Bronze, Gun Dog Bronze, Large Bronze Dog Sculpture

Bjørn Wiinblad for ROSENTHAL Germany studio-line, pair of candle stick holders "Form without a name". Candle holders are made of textured glass, comes with original candles and box. ...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940s bronze miniature sculpture of a goat, from his animal / zoo series.

Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...

Girl Soaring (1964) is a rare, unique studio-cast bronze sculpture by celebrated Pennsylvania artist and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) faculty member Pritchett Allen H...

An exceptional and rare vintage 1970s Italian luxury desk accessory by Gucci, designed in a striking two-tone finish with a classic equestrian motif. The heavy handle is cast in the ...

An exceptional and highly collectible vintage postmodern geometric art glass sculpture vase, designed by Rob Dashorst for Daskas Amsterdam, circa 1990s. Captured beautifully in photo...

An exceptional, large-scale turn-of-the-century Austrian bronze equestrian desk box, expertly cast in the lifelike form of a horse’s head with detailed harness, bridle, and bit. Stamped AUSTRIA along the lower base rim, this piece originates from the peak of the Viennese bronze foundry tradition (circa 1890s–1910s). During the turn of the century, Viennese foundries—including those associated with master sculptors like Franz Bergmann and Carl Kauba—specialized in highly realistic, tactile equestrian and animalier table accessories crafted for elite European and export markets. The upper portion of the head lifts on a smooth rear hinge to reveal a contoured interior cavity fitted with a soft blue velvet cushion pad. Designed as a gentleman’s desktop valet or pocket watch holder, the plush velvet protected fine timepieces and jewelry from surface scratches when resting on a library desk or dressing table. Standing a commanding 11 inches high with an 11.25-inch depth, the sculpture showcases magnificent modeling throughout—from the defined muscle structure and flowing mane to the textured leather-like graining on the harness straps. Dimensions: Height: 11" H Width: 8 1/8" W (8.125") Depth: 11 1/4" D (11.25") Details: Origin: Austria (Viennese Bronze Workshop) Period: Circa 1890s–1910s Style: Victorian / Edwardian Equestrian / Vienna Bronze Materials: Cast Bronze, Blue Velvet Lining, Brass Hardware Markings: Stamped AUSTRIA on lower base rim Excellent antique condition. The cast bronze features a rich, multi-tonal brown patina with light, age-appropriate surface wear and soft highlight rubbing along raised edges. The internal hinge opens and closes securely. The interior blue velvet pad shows light historic wear but remains soft, intact, and clean. Keywords: Austrian bronze horse head, large Vienna bronze equestrian, Franz Bergmann style bronze, Carl Kauba manner horse, Karl Hagenauer bronze, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Wiener Werkstätte style bronze, Viennese Secessionism, Vienna Secession horse sculpture, Wiener Werkstätte valet box, Hagenauer style equestrian, Rena Rosenthal, Hagenauer Austria bronze, antique horse head desk box, bronze pocket watch holder...

A magnificent, monumental 14.5-inch mid-century modern Italian art glass vase designed by the legendary painter and designer Dino Martens for the prestigious Murano furnace Aureliano...

Signed Mid-Century modern Brutalist / abstract sculpture made of welded iron rebar and steel, painted black on colored concrete based. Indiscriminately signed to base. Great coffee t...

Very unique wall sculpture of a large martini glass with olives and ice made of nails in the Brutalist style by St. Louis artist Marc Weinstein, possibly a commission for a bar. Over...

A breathtaking and highly monumental studio craft lidded art glass-smooth turned wood vessel, masterfully hand-crafted by the acclaimed Pennsylvania studio woodturner Kim Blatt. Capt...

A unique, one-of-a-kind 1963 studio-cast bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling or reaching female figure by celebrated Pennsylvania sculptor and PAFA faculty member Pritchett Allen H...

Very rare only a few know to exist. Signed deskey and with monogram DV in the design lacquered wood with an applied ink on paper work under lacquer circa 1926. produced by Deskey-Vollmer, New York. David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 9 J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000 (for a related cigarette box from the collection of John C. Waddell) The iconography Deskey chose to portray recounts a "night on the town'' in New York City, similar in subject to the “Jazz” bowl...

An exceptional, oversized, and highly stylized vintage Hollywood Regency decorative box in a striking architectural pagoda silhouette, designed and handcrafted by the premier luxury home furnishings maker Maitland-Smith, circa 1980s. This commanding piece is beautifully executed with an exterior clad entirely in rich, warm golden-brown lacquered split bamboo (or "burnt bamboo") reeds laid in a tight, geometric step-pyramid formation. The corner brackets and base are organically modeled after wrapped bamboo poles, raising the form elegantly off the surface. The tier-stepped lid ascends to a square panel meticulously inlaid with rows of tightly coiled natural jute rope, beautifully contrasted by a double border of twisted silvertone metal rope trim and crowned with a heavy, classic cast-metal finial. The fitted top lifts away completely to reveal a luxuriously lined black velvet interior, perfectly scaled to offer a 3" cubed storage compartment for safely holding jewelry, watches, or precious keepsakes. To ensure fine furniture remains pristine, the underside of the base is similarly lined in matching protective black velvet. Retaining its original, authentic Maitland-Smith paper label adhered directly to the black velvet on the bottom, this high-quality, substantial box serves as a magnificent sculptural centerpiece for a sophisticated interior. Offered in excellent vintage condition with an incredibly rich, original lacquered finish and only minor, age-appropriate surface wear. Maitland Smith pagoda...

Early large organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood nude female sculpture by artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999). A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm....

Fabulous very 1960s MOD style dresser top display female fiberglass mannequinn bust with long neck. Blue eye shadow, pink lips and nylon eyelashes. Great way to display your hats, wi...

Beautiful hand turned Black Walnut Bowl by Dale Larson Studio - Oregon , signed & dated 1993 on bottom. Appears to be used, heirloom pieces like this, only get better from use. ...

An elegant Mid-Century Modern lidded jar and ice bucket designed by legendary German-American designer Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, circa 1950s. Crafted with a substantia...

An impressive vintage 1970s large lidded document and jewelry box by Sarreid Ltd., handcrafted in Italy. Crafted with a brushed aluminum body and highlighted with rich solid brass ac...

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.

A striking and highly collectible limited-edition artist-designed stainless steel water bottle, created by the internationally acclaimed contemporary American artist Marilyn Minter i...

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...

Pair of Villeroy & Boch vases / urns 'Bijou' designed by Paloma Picasso in the late 1970s Bone china, bulbous form with red. green and blue colored jewel stones and gold stripe deco...

Rare table top jewelry case / cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed with the brass Dunbar metal tag. Walnut case and brass pulls. Two drawers...

Wonderful pair of Bejar "Magiscope" sculptures. The optic bubbles on both sides of the glass create lenses that are both concave and convex so that as one looks through the glass he ...

Straight out of an interior from the exuberance, glam and high style days of 1970s. This large scale vintage English sculpture of a sea lion or seal is carved out of elmwood, balanci...

In the style of Barbara Hepworth large organic biomorphic form hand-carved white marble garden - landscape sculpture with beautiful natural moss patina This sculpture also resembles ...

Large table top wire horse sculpture. 1960s. Artist is unknown to us, but this is very well done and quite striking piece.

Matteo Thun Nefertiti teapot, sugar bowl with Tuja vase for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981. Glazed and gilt porcelain. Very good condition with no chips ...

Iconic and oh so chic Italian brass tote bag with brass rope handles and creased sides in the manner of Gio Ponti, circa 1970. Clean clean clean. Newly professionally cleaned and gen...

Fairy scarce 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar office desk top stationary chest or organizer / secretary. Model #5473, designed in 1954, cabinet is made of mahogany, on custom brass fe...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "B" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck, stamped Japan. I have owned and sold other brass initial paperweights signed Auböck, A...

Striking Blue Italian blown glass vase in excellent condition.

Mon choux! Here's Dorothy Draper's "peu chou" (little cabbage) as the french say. A neat, organically shaped petite cabbage paper weight from the Dorothy Draper Company, Signature Co...

Swedish Mid-Century Modern cranberry and white striped glass bowl by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. No chips crack...

Paul A. Lobel (1899-1983) modernist silversmith, sculptor and artist. Lobel sold his jewelry and art at his Greenwich village shop in the 1940s and 1950s. This two-piece sterling Kin...

This beautiful hard to come by, Mid-Century Modern brass initial or letter "C" paperweight (Model 4820), created by the master Austrian designer Carl Auböck and made of solid brass (...

Sexy, sleek and chic. Mid Century Modern sculpture - possible by Maitland Smith - of a Gazelle of tessellated travertine featuring large brass horns. Its large size commands attention making it suitable as a centerpiece. It also pairs as well with mid century, contemporary or eclectic decor. We've always pictured this piece in a beautiful mountain home, ski vacation home...

"Zeppelin Terminal" by Dennis Clive, 1976. Take a close look at the details in these photos. This piece is very striking in person. A skelatal truck of ribs and bones in clay. Glazed signature and title to each element ‘Clive Zeppelin Terminal’. Impressed date and number to each element ‘028 76’. exhibited: Dennis Clive: Trucks, 1-29 April 1978, Allan Stone...

Rare 1970s Joseph Burlini metal wire abstract wall hanging sculpture with the image of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. If you are a fan of the Shankar family ...

Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré brass free form kinetic ribbon table sculpture with chrome ball on round black marble base. Missing Artisan House - C.Jeré decal on bottom, like the ...

Produced by Egizia, Italy, and designed by Barbara Forni for ‘hwc’ (handle with care) collection. Sottsass Associates was a collaborative design studio founded by Ettore Sottsass. T...

Figurative sculptor Jane DeDecker Iowa, Colorado (1961-), Bronze titled "Relax" edition #4/31. Female with hat bronze with artist applied patina on reclining chair reading a book. So...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "B" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck, stamped Japan. I have owned and sold other brass initial paperweights signed Auböck, A...

Stylized large crystal Giraffe sculpture by Daum France. Signed with an etched signature "Daum ". The sculpture is in very nice condition with no chips or scratches. Measures: 16.5".

This piece is an early example of artist William Conrad Severson work on copper. This large botanical form highly stylized in copper with applied patina...

Large James Bearden owl sculpture in mint condition.

One of a kind tall geometric paper sculpture by Irving Harper. This work is unique.

Nice set of six sold teak wood & brass Jens Quistgaard for Dansk mid-century modern graduated in size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, show...

Signed Jere anchor and stone sculpture with seagulls by Curtis Jere, signed on the anchor and dated 1971. Some loss to green paint, one seagull leg loose from foot. Nautical marine s...

Listed artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999), organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood reclining nude female. A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm. C. Sev...