San Diego - Decorative Objects
to
1,009
2,428
81
38
26
33
2,369
119
124
1,033
703
3
1
5
16
24
91
224
156
56
38
1,182
127
121
99
79
22
18
11
11
10
7
2
2
1
1
1
1
906
557
510
375
294
70,483
64,007
1,138
906
804
301
231
Height
to
Width
to
2,547
2,543
2,546
34
32
22
20
17
Item Ships From: San Diego
1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop
19.5 w x 10 d x 3.5 h
Preowned original vintage condition. Wear present.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique and rare Art Deco salt & peppershakers from the 1939 New York Worlds fair great deign highly collectible piece.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Modernist Mexican Mystery Puzzle Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
This unique iron sculpture from Mexico, circa 1970´s.
Solid walnut base holding iron puzzle with the purpose of getting free the large ring out of the puzzle.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Porcelain Pair of Parrot Figures in the style of Chelsea House
By Chelsea House
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of colorful porcelain parrot figures. These gorgeous pieces of art will bring a bright and welcoming addition to your decor. Full of detail, each is magnificent and ...
Category
1980s Chinese Colonial Revival Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three
Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W Pig 3.5T x 6L x 3W
Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish
Wonderful lines ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Lee McCarty Marigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic Bowl
By Lee McCarty
Located in San Diego, CA
Glazed ceramic bowl by Lee McCarty, of Marigold Mississippi. It retains an original business card that was taped to the bottom decades ago. It appears to be signed under the card, a rare ephemera artifact in itself. Beautiful glaze decoration on a subtle squared off bowl form.
Lee McCarty (1923-2015) grew up in Merigold, Mississippi. After serving in WWII and graduating from university, he and his wife Pup returned to Merigold in 1954 where they co-founded McCartys Pottery...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Postmodern / Memphis Era Art Glass Wall Clock by M.J. Bailey
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool postmodern / Memphis era art glass wall clock by M.J. Bailey, circa 1980s. The clock has the colorful look of a downtown sklyline and was made in the USA. The piece is in...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Japanese Lacquerware Storage Box
7 diameter 6 h total 3 lower box
Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Box
Stamped Japan
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Cast Metal Chalice with Cobalt Glass Art Nouveau
By Jennings Bros.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique chalice holder with lid. This piece is incredibly full of detail while maintaining a simple aesthetic. The holder builds up from the base into a frame with four ...
Category
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Hand Painted Italian Ceramic Fish Plate by DeSimone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative hand painted Italian ceramic fish plate by DeSimone, circa 1960s The plate is in great condition with no chips or cracks and very light wear. It is signed and nu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. They are made in France of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
MCM Brass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM brass owl sculpture / paperweight, circa 1960s. The owl is in very good vintage condition with and measures 2"W x 2"D x 2.5. #4064
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy a...
Category
Mid-20th Century African San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning midcentury modernist tiered letter file tray
walnut wood and aluminum
In the style of Florence Knoll
6.13 h x 10 w x 15
Great preowned vintage condition. Wood recently oile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Handcrafted New Zealand Maori Paua Abalone Shell Stash Trinket Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mahogany wood and natural abalone shell (Paua) inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made in New Zealand and still has the original tag on the top. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century New Zealand San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Seldom seen four bubble Lucite hourglass sand timer sculpture dating from the 1970s. In the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. No maker marks. The sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Kosta Boda "Satellite" Art Glass Flask Bottle Vase by Bertil Vallien Sweden
By Bertil Vallien
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Swedish Art Glass Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The piece weighs just under 10 pounds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection
By François Pompon, MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1984. The piece is a miniature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Humidor / Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box /humidor with cedar wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa 1960s. The piece is stamped o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Bisque Op Art Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant white bisque op art vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio linie. This graphic and romantic piece dates from the 1970s. The beautiful ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
19th Century French Metal Cupid Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
19th century French metal cupid vase, circa 1890s. The piece is in good vintage condition and sits on a round marble base.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lucite Sailboat / Catamaran Sculpture by Wintrade of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lucite sailboat / catamaran sculpture by Wintrade of Beverly Hills, circa 2000s. This boat has two fixed hulls and two movable sails with whi...
Category
20th Century North American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Antique Wrought Iron Western Branding Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique wrought iron western branding iron, circa 1940s. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 23.5"H...
Category
20th Century North American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Cigarette Dispenser Burlwood Box
By Davidoff 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Cigarette Box Burlwood Sterling on Glass
9 w x 6.5 d x 2.75 h closed 7 h open
Original preowned vintage unrestored.
See all images for co...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Octagonal Wood Parquet Box
3.75 h x 9.25 x 9.25
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tall Glass Glass Blown Cylinder Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant American classic glass blown tall cylinder vase , by Blenko circa 1970's nice color great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Antique Bronze Bust of Napolean Bonaparte on Marble Base by Hans Muller
By Hans Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique bronze bust of Napolean Bonaparte on marble base by Hans Muller, circa 1900. The piece is signed on the back side and measures 10"W x 8.25"D x 14.5"H; it is in go...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Egyptian Horus Falcon Sculpture by Lloyd Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Egyptian Horus falcon sculpture by Lloyd Bryan, circa 1978. The falcon is made of cast plaster and measure 4.W x 8.5"D x 16.5"H. Very nice, wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Verdigris Chinese T’ang Horse Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
"Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Honeycomb by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla / vase with really cool honeycomb and bees motif by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz, circa 1990s. The piece has exquisite detail, grea...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Native American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone
Daum France Crystal Canada Goose Glass Sculpture on Stone
By Daum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Daum France Signed Art Glass Crystal Sculpture of a Canada Goose In Flight—no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Crystal
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Carrara Marble Vases
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of post-modern Italian carrara marble vases, circa 1970s. Gorgeous black veins of marble throughout each vase. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips o...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Abstract Marble Sculpture by James Phiri
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice abstract marble sculpture by James Phiri, circa early 2000s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 12.5"W x 8.5"D x 25.5"H; it is signed on the base. A very cool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Sleek Cocobolo / Rosewood Trinket / Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Super sleek and stylish rosewood trinket box, circa 1990s. The piece measures 5.75" W x 3.75" D x 2.25" H and has a an attached top. The bottom of the box is lined with brown velvet....
Category
Late 20th Century Costa Rican Organic Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Pineapple Sculptural Solid Brass Letter Opener
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Pineapple Solid Brass Letter Opener
7.75 long x 1 w x .13 thick
Original vintage preowned condition
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950's Polia Pillin California Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Vase w/Woman & Horse
By Polia Pillin
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Polia Pillin California art pottery vase dating from the 1950's. Features two hand painted images of a woman holding a bird and then a horse. Signed on the bottom. In very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Crystal Low Profile Pedestal Bowl by Steuben Glassworks
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal low profile pedestal bowl by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 11.25"D x 4"H; it is hand signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Drip Glaze Stoneware Planter in the Style of David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Drip Glaze stoneware planter from the 1960s. Signed USA on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist marble bookends by Vermont Marble Company. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the black ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Petite Mid-Century Blue Lava Glazed Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite mid-century blue lava glazed bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.5"D x 2.5"H. ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mr. and Mrs. Black Tie Playing Cards
Located in San Diego, CA
Black tie playing cards, printed is Spain. Two sets: Mr. and Mrs. Individual cards measure 3.5" H x 2.25 W.
Category
20th Century Spanish San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
1970s Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Paperweight
unsigned attribution Murano
3.75 h x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images provided
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mata Ortiz Geometric Blackware Vase by Octavio Andrew
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase by Octavio Andrew, circa 2000s. The exquisite piece made of naturally black clay has a unique geometric design. This vase is in very go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Space Age Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Desk Top Barometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool space age brass and lucite small globe weather station , barometer made in West Germany , Post war piece. great and unique piece.
Category
20th Century German Space Age San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Door Stop / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron dor stop or sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6.5"W x 3"D x 5"...
Category
Early 20th Century American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter. Great glaze with a textured design on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 10.5"D x 5.5"H. #2783
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Massive Vintage Green Resin "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive vintage green resin "Happy Buddha" sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a few small chips around the hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
1970s Whipstitch Leather Waste Basket Hexagonal Wood
By Fendi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hexagonal Waste Basket hand stitched leather with wood
style of Fendi
11.5 h x 9.5 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jonathan Adler Ceramic "Utopia Collection" Man Woman Flower Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jonathan Adler Ceramic Man/Woman Vase from the "Utopia Collection". No damage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Minimalist Pair of Solid Crystal Cube Sculptures / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist pair of solid crystal cube sculptures / paperweights, circa 1980s. The cubes are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4" square and 3" squar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Frosted Lucite Bowl by Rede Guzzini of Italy
By Rede Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern handmade frosted Lucite bowl / centerpiece / tray made in Italy by Rede Guzzini, circa 1970s. The Rede Line is known for being highly desirable due to it's simplistic and ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
1960s Giovanni DeSimone Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Pottery Vase ITALY
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Art pottery from Italy DeSimone hand painted ceramic pottery vase.
Giovanni De Simone Italian colorful vase
5.63 tall x 3.75 diameter
Preowned ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Read More
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.