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Item Ships From: San Diego
1960s Walter Dexter Studio Pottery Modernist Abstract Bowl Ceramic Arts Calgary
Located in San Diego, CA
Great freeform modernist Studio Pottery low bowl by Walter Dexter, circa 1960s. Seldom seen Studio Pottery by this Canadian artist. Signed on the bottom ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Antique Cast Bronze Elephant Figural Statue Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Great cast bronze elephant sculpture mounted on a marble base. Elephant has wonderful details and appears the tusks were replaced over time. Base has one tiny edge chip. Elephant has...
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Early 20th Century San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Cast Aluminum Hippo Sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast aluminum hippo sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s. Sandcast aluminum in editions of 450, Parkin's table-size animal sculptures of the “Nature of the Beast” collection was so...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass giraffe sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"W x 2.25"D x 11"H. Much better looking in person than...
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Late 20th Century Italian San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Sculptural Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. This enticing piece of natural sea coral takes on the form of a modern sculpture with its s...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Modernist Walnut Ikebana Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist solid walnut Ikebana planter with metal frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 5.5" D x 1.5" H and is signed on the underside. #1270.
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Late 20th Century American San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

1970s Art Pottery Winking Cat Piggy Bank
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Ceramic Pottery Art winking Cat Piggy Bank Brown stoneware 4.5 w x 4.5 d x 4 h Preowned vintage condition Refer to images for details
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Japanese Bud Vases Patinated Brass Set of Three
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Three Patinated Brass Bud Vases Sculptural long neck Unmarked attributed to Japan Large 11 h x 4 diameter Medium 9 h. X 3.5 diameter Small 6.75 h x 2.5 diameter Preowned original vin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Peint Main Scotch Whiskey Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage scotch whiskey trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage con...
Category

20th Century French San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Resin Statue of Liberty Sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage resin Statue of Liberty sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.375"W x 5...
Category

Mid-20th Century American San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Bird Vase by Fujihira Circa 1950
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Circa 1950 Hand Thrown Japanese Ikebana Vase by Fujihira. Fantastic form and good condition with no damage.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1961 New York's World's Fair Unisphere Rare Collectible Metal Sculpture Souvenir
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover a piece of history with this rare Art Deco metal sculpture, a captivating souvenir from the 1961 New York World's Fair, featuring the iconic Unisphere. This striking piece e...
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20th Century American Art Deco San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Flower Floater Candleholder by Pipsan Swanson Saarinen, 1948 Mid century Modern
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Flower Floater candleholder designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson and manufactured by U.S. Glass Company in 1948. Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson is part of an influent...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Grand Piano Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage grand piano trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 1.75"W x...
Category

20th Century French San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small Modernist Cast Iron Piggy Bank by Taxco of Mexico
By Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist cast iron piggy bank by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 2"W x 4"D x 2.5"H and is in very good vintage condition. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 14"D x 6.75"H. The tray is finished with matte black lining and...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Nemadji Ceramic Indian Art Pottery Green Brown Vase Moose Lake
By Native American Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nemadji Native Indian Art Pottery Ceramic green brown vase 4.13 h x 4.75 diameter Original vintage, refer to images listed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Frosted Crystal Shark Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful frosted crystal shark sculpture by Lalique of France , circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece was a limited edition sculpture and is marked ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

American MCM Signed Rosewood Bud Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice American MCM signed rosewood bud vase, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"Dx 9.5"H. Beautiful grain and patina on this vase! #4279
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Brass Piggy Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century brass piggy bank, circa 1970s. The bank is in good vintage condition and measures 12.5"W x 4"D x 6"H. Fun and whimsical piec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 1800s Antique Firewood Coal Wood Repousse Box Brass Panels
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1800s antique firewood box with artistic Brass Panels Tavern imagery Rectangular shape six sided with a slope. Preowned vintage original c...
Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Classic Hand Carved Solid Ironwood American Football Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-carved solid ironwood football circa 1970's great detail and condition, polished ball sitting on a pedestal , a classic of American memorabilia. perfect for a Game lov...
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20th Century American American Classical San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage c...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Art Deco bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Angelo Basso, circa 1986. The piece depicts an elegant young topless woman dancing with whir...
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

American Walnut Massive Oval Large Bowl
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid walnut hand carved oval bowl beautiful condition , solid heavy and nice shape multiple uses .
Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Large Solid Teak Tambour Door Desk Top Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak tambour door desk top box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted box is great for storing small items. The piece is in very good vintage condition and me...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail; made in Germany. #3511
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Modernist Tripod Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina. Includes a flower frog in the original box. It could also be used as an incense burner. Japan, 1950s
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

1970s Artisan Planter Pot Lava Drip Glaze Red Green
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Pottery Red and Green Lava Drip Glaze Planter Pot 10.25 h x 11.5 diameter Preowned vintage Refer to images listed
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning and sizeable German Porcelain Vase by Schumann Bavaria circa 1950. It features a Moriage raised porcelain texture to create the effect of the scene through falling snow. Fea...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique "arts & crafts" pottery vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company., circa 1940s. Wonderful aqua color and a great vintage patina make this hard to find vase! It is in very good vin...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mexican Taxco Abstract Modernist .970 Silver Bracelet by Antoñio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Mexican Taxco abstract modernist .970 silver bracelet by Antoñio Pineda, circa 1960s. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also a dynamic piece of modern scu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Geometric Abstract Futuristic Modernist Bracelet Cuff, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. sterling silver stamped. it's seven inches long and straight an incredible design. a piece of art. Mid-Century, Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Ecle...
Category

20th Century American Futurist San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stylish Cockatoo or Bird Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish 15" high Italian Art Glass cockatoo or bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. Great color and clarity in this vintage piece wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Pair of Mercury Mirrored Cloches
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural pair of mirrored mercury cloches. Generous in size, these pieces reflect light beautifully bringing together the different elements of your decor via reflec...
Category

1980s American Industrial Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By Heath Ceramics, Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique ceramic piece that is evocative of the abstract themes of the 1960s. This rare piece by David Gil (1922-2002) is both minimalist and current. The abstract desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Ceramic Art Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson Scandia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ceramic Art pottery figures. His and her figure carefully crafted. Unmarked. Listed as a pair. Work is consistent with Scandinavian pottery; attributed in style to Lisa Larson. 6...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Recumbent Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions
By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured objects that stand the test of time with their incredible beauty and craftmanship. Cr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Iron Abstract Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique Brutalist iron / metal sculpture by American artist, Frank Cota, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various hexagon, square and triangle pieces; signed by Coat on the bas...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Black Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of midcentury marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted, Dark marble with organically elegant veining add classic style with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Studio Line Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Floral motif Studio Line vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is signed by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinbla...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
Category

1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California
By Jaru
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Jaru 1986 Gold Sphere Orb Ball Ceramic Pottery California maker stamped 4 diameter x 3.5 h Original preowned vintage condition See all images for details
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Simba Lioness Sculpture in Frosted Crystal by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Simba" lioness sculpture in frosted crystal by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 10"W x 5"D x...
Category

Late 20th Century French San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1950s Sculptural Austrian Organic Bull Horn Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Bull Horn Bowl 1950s Austria Unmarked in the style of Carl Aubock 4.5 h x 9 d x 9.5 w Unrestored Vintage preowned condition Wear use & patina present. Not perfect, it is ...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn

Mid-Century Brass Dolphin Sculpture/ Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century brass dolphin sculpture/ paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7.5"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very he...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Modernist Studio Art Pottery Blue Vase Vessel signed
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modernist Studio Art Pottery Blue Vase  Stamped BAR 5 diameter x 5 h Preowned vintage Refer to images
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Original Design, Space Box, Swedish Muonionalusta, Meteorite in Acrylic Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. Its an acrylic box with a magnet on top and a steel string pulling the meteorite straight simulating the floating movement they had in outer space, allowing an interaction and a 360° view. Muonionalusta Meteorite...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Crystal Sphere on Steel Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative crystal sphere on steel base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polished fin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base. Great patina. 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the Moma Collection
By MOMA Museum New York, François Pompon
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1980s. The piece is a minature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico No stamp Hammered metal 4.5 W x 1.13 H x .13 D Preowned vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern San Diego - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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