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Item Ships From: Munich
Hermes Bust from Olympia Cast by the Micheli Brothers, Berlin around 1900
Located in DE
Beautiful sculpture. Verso cast inscription "Hermes from Olympia" as well as "Property of the Micheli Brothers - Berlin"
Plaster cast after the antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Original 1950s Sunburst wall clock by Atlanta made of brass and battery operated
By Atlanta Electric
Located in München, DE
Wonderful original 1950s Sunburst brass wall clock by Atlanta. Made in Germany.
Very nice elaborate Mid Century design. Battery operated with Junghans clockwork mechanism.
Dial witho...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Peacock feathers - hand painted Nr. 22/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Hummingbird - attributed to the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect exa...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Art Deco Forged Iron Forged Copper Flowers Mirror Frame Picture Frame
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant two tone frame was created in France in the beginning of the 1920's. A rectangular forged iron frame with ornamental surface is in the centre of this design.
Three coppe...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Copper
Beautiful rare 1960s gold-plated floral candlestick with wheat ears by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s gold-plated floral candlestick by Hans Kögl, shaped like wheat ears.
This candelabra for four candles by Kögl is very rare and hard to find.
Made from iron. Completel...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold
Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990.
In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative.
Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Gold Embossed Leather Wood Secret Box Stamp Box Paris
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant box was handcrafted in the last 15 years of the 19th century. It is made out of leather, wood and fabric. The four sloping compartments suggest that this box was used fo...
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden ba...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Beate Kuhn Calabash Organic Vase 1960s
By Beate Kuhn
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful early work by the famous German ceramic artist Beate Kuhn designed in the 1960s. The vase is made of blue, green, olive and black glazed ceramic in an abstract calabash sha...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique 1920s Folk Art Picture Frame Beach Souvenirs Photos Shells Sand Card
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual picture frame was handcrafted in 1920 ca. probably as a souvenir of a nice sea side summer holiday. It is made out of cardboard and sand and decorated with a vari...
Category
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Paper
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Munich, DE
A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With key.
Originally owned by Singer Nähmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Fabrik Wittenberg. Bez. Pdm (marked reverse).
The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric
By George Nelson, Stilnovo, Studio Art Deco, Vitra, Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass wall clock from the 1950s.
Charming design from Atlanta Electric and superbly crafted.
Manufacturer: Atlanta Electric
Around 1950
Condition:
Very good vintage con...
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Mechanical Atlanta Wall Clock with 10 Days Movement and with Gong
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in München, DE
Original mechanical midcentury Atlanta wall clock. With a 10-day clockwork and gong beat: every half and each full hour. Clockwork fully functional and accurate.
Very nice and elabo...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large White KPM Berlin Porcelain Vase Trude Petri Bauhaus, Germany 1930s
By Trude Petri, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in München, BY
Large white porcelain vase, designed by Trude Petri for the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur KPM in Berlin, Germany 1930s.
Elegant, minimalist vase in a rare large size. This is a pe...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Huge Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Violet Pink Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass bowl in violet, pink and clear glass made by Seguso vetri D’Arte and and designed by Flavio Poli, Italy 1960s.
Excellent original vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Schäffenacker Huge Art Pottery Wall Plate
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Munich, DE
Very Rare Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker round wall panel in ceramic, Ulm, Germany, 1970, signed by the artist.
Helmut Schäffenacker (1921 - 2010) ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Mid Century Modern Sculpture Sea Urchin or Sunburst by Curtis Jere
By Jerry Fels, Curtis Jeré, Curtis Freiler
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sculpture or decorative object »Asteroid«, »Sea Urchin« or »Sunburst«. Designed by Jerry Fels & Curtis Freiler for Curtis Jere, U...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Butterflies - hand painted - one of a kind
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain exclusive one of a kind butterfly skull - the perfect item for the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand cra...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Voyage - hand painted Nr. 18/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Voyage - attributed to the modern nomad, sailing fanatic or nautical expert. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect examp...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Art Deco Black Glass Bowl With White Yellow Red Enamel Painting
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisitely painted glass bowl was created in the 1920s. Two rows of white ornaments are painted in enamel colour and accentuated by yellow and red enamel. The bowl is in very g...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Reh bowl hand painted porcelain
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Rabbit bowl hand painted porcelain
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glass Wood Decorative Box
Located in Munich, DE
It was a great pleasure to find this rare Arts & Crafts pewter and copper box.
The copper applications are decorated with green and blue glass cabochons. The...
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Pewter
Porcelain Tucan, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted Tucan was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for ...
Category
2010s German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders
By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous painted ceramic vase plus two candle holders with gold trimmings in relief in spider form by Pucci. The Company “Ceramiche Pucci”, founded by Ing. Domenico Pucci in 1947 in ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,653 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Art Deco Loetz 1930s Glass Vase
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual 1930`s Loetz so called foam glass vase with an abstract purple line.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Fox bowl hand painted porcelain
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Pair of Brutalist Candle Sticks
Located in Cork, IE
We bought this unusual pair of candlesticks or candleholders from a private seller in Germany. Unfortunately we could not find out where they originated.
Their naive and textured l...
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Exceptional, Elegant and Heavy Brass Letter Opener by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Mid-Century Modern letter opener. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
Executed in solid brass and leather.
Measurements:
Length 8.07 in. (20...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Female Artist Mannequin Figure Sculpture Lime Tree, France
Located in Munich, DE
Rare female articulated mannequin from an artist’s studio in Paris, circa 1910-1920. The charming figure is carved from lime tree and signed on the back: Marquette Artistique C.M.B –...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection.
The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi.
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in I...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Bvlgari China Lacquer Jewelry Le Gemme Box
By Bulgari
Located in Munich, DE
We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand Bvlgari in excellent condition. This high-quali...
Category
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Elegant Hammered Brass Bauhaus Candle Sconce 1930s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Bauhaus candle sconce. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1930s. Artists monogram on the backside.
Executed in hammered brass.
Measurements...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Candle Sticks and Inkwell Émeaux de Bresse Desk Set Enamel Brass France
Located in Munich, DE
This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A fine example of the wonderful enamel work executed in Bresse around 1870. The mast...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original box.
It features the iconic Chanel Number...
Category
2010s French Hollywood Regency Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Onyx - hand painted Nr. 12/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Onyx - attributed to the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect example of...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Huge Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Aquarium Object 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants within clear glass. Made for Cenedese in Italy circa 1960s. Excellent vintage condi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,891 / item
Brutalist Candleholder, France, 1960
By Felix Agostini
Located in Munich, DE
French candleholder in solid gilded metal for four candles, which will be a famous piece in your home.
Measures: 16 D x 20 W x 29 H cm.
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Loetz Bohemia Foam Glass
By Loetz Glass
Located in Munich, DE
Decorative piece of Art Deco glass by Loetz.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tall and Decorative Murano Glass Vase Italy 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Tall and highly decorative Post-Modern Murano Glass vase with lovely colors. Made in Italy, 1990s.
Executed in thick, multi-colored Murano-Glass.
Dimensions:
H 11.82 in. (30 cm)
W ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand for Rinnovel 1955
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ettore Sottsass anodized aluminum umbrella stand made in Italy 1950s. Signed under the base.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Life-Size Fiberglas Penguin Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful life-size sculpture of a penguin, made in fiberglass and painted in black and white in Italy in the 1970s. Excellent original condition with a friendly smile on the penguin...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
French Ceramic Parrot Candle Holder
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic candle holder with brass appliances from the 1950s.
Extremely high -quality workmanship and a piece of jewelry for every festive table.
The brass details are nicely...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Candlestick No 3433 by Carl Auböck Austria 1937
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
A real collectors item. Extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern candlestick. Model No 3433. Designed by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1937.
Executed...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Christian Dior Advertising Sculpture "Gloved Lady" in Black, France, 1950's
By Christian Dior
Located in Cork, IE
When Dior’s celebrated 'Corolle line', later to be know as the ‘New Look’, debuted in Paris in 1947, it brought back the style of the pre-war years. And his ensembles, like the iconi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Hippo bowl hand painted porcelain
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Dog bowl hand painted porcelain
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Guido Gambone Stoneware Bowl Donkey Mark Signature, Italy, 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Huge ceramic bowl by Guido Gambone with brown and orange glaze.
Signed on the bottom with the donkey mark.
Guido Gambone (1909 – 1969) is one of ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Pink Stripes Signed Italy 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor ceramic vase stripes pottery signed, Italy, 1960s, stoneware Cambogia vase in vibrant bands of turquoise, violet, pink, light an...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Edmont Moirignot Paris Sculpture Poseidon Neptun Trident Bronze
Located in Munich, DE
We admire a very expressive sculpture of the ancient god of all the seas, Poseidon, standing proud and confident on a wave, holding a trident in his right hand.
Edmont Moirignot (Pa...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Guido Gambone Huge Blue Ceramic Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Colorful huge bowl in blue, dark grey and golden glazed ceramic made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Pair of Chinoisérie Candle Wall Appliques Candle Sconces
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual pair of wall candle appliques is carved out of wood, ebonized and partially guilt.
They are executed in the 'chinoisérie' taste, so popul...
Category
1760s Italian Louis XV Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Horse Head Animal Sculpture Plaster
By Émile Antoine Bourdelle
Located in Munich, DE
This expressive sculpture of a horse head is executed in the manner of Émile Antoine Bourdelle and made out of plaster.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Antique Porcelain Sculpture Maiden Goose Bing&Grøndahl A. Locker Copenhagen
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Munich, DE
Charming porcelain group of a maiden surrounded by her goose, executed by Axel Locker for Bing & Grøndahl around 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Franco Lapini Silver Plated Rabbit Serving Plate Italy 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
The Unique Franco Lapini exquisite rabbit serving platter is made entirely of silver plated brass. The large deep oval plate is perfect for presented a luxury meal on your dining tab...
Category
1970s Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Huge Blue Helmut Schäffenacker Vase
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental blue glazed ceramic floor vase from the Artist Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s. Stunning piece with artist mark.
Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921-2010...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fontana Arte Glass Bowl 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Rare clear blue glass bowl designed for Fontana Arte, circa 1960.
This beautiful glass bowl with its oval shape and gently rounded corners reflects the minimalist, elegant design of ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful 70s heavy table clock made of an iron gear and a marble base
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, heavy 1970s table clock made from a copper-plated double iron gear.
The equally heavy base is made of marble. In total it weighs approximately 5 kg.
The clock face is be...
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Munich - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Copper, Iron
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