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Blue Sculptural Fish Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with collage on wood.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Easel
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Bamboo Easel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Picture Frames

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Easel
Located in Napa, CA
Appx 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Crane
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
Category

2010s Chinese Bottles

Materials

Agate

Torso maschile classico in ceramica -base in marmo - miniatura -made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Torso, torso maschile, torso ceramica, ceramica chiara, scultura torso, torso maschile ceramica. Torso maschile modellato a mano in ceramica chiara refrattaria posto su una base in m...
Category

2010s Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Round Bronze Sculpture of Bird
Located in Napa, CA
Round bronze sculptural disk featuring the emblem of a bird with outstretched wings.
Category

Vintage 1970s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Two Brass Decorative Objects Midcentury Modern Italia 1960/70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Nice ducks all made of brass that walk with umbrellas sheltering themselves from the rain or the sun. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1920s Vintage French Wallpaper Printing Roller
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Antique Vintage French Wallpaper Printing Roller from the 1920s. Each roller was individually crafted to imprint different colors and patterns onto paper. These roller is hollow and substantial in weight, its made of wood, metal and hand-crafted. The Vintage Wallpaper Printing Rollers...
Category

Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of handcarved giltwood bird fragments. France circa 1805-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

20th Century Austrian Bronze standing English Bulldog, Franz Bergman (Mangreb)
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann), Franz Bergmann
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
This 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze depicts a standing English Bulldog, attributed to Franz Bergman (Mangreb). Crafted with exquisite detail, the piece showcases a warm dark bro...
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Jam Pan. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great rustic accessory for the country kitchen Country house condition. Original patina to brass and rusty iron handle Free UK shipping
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Iron

Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime
Located in Phoenix, AZ
2002 Howard Miller grandfather clock with beautiful Westminster chime. Franz Hermle movement, model # 610-892. Serial # MF0023650062. Solid wood case made of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Oak

Antique Chalk Bust of “Cleopatra” with Head Band and Asp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning and elegant antique French Art Nouveau polychrome plaster bust sculpture of the famous Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, with amazing sculpture details and colors, she is wearing ...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase U by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 4 / ...
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Murano Glass Pink Small Vase with a Frill, Italy, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white Glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Murano Glass Pink Small Vase with a Frill, Italy, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white Glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Lucca, IT
Valentine Rossa Macchina da Scrivere design Ettore Sottsass production Olivetti Italy 1968 Valentine original and complete with everything first series . Fantastic typewriter , Vale...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Nude Torso Sculpture Life Size
Located in New York, NY
19th century grand tour marble nude torso sculpture An antique marble torso sculpture, depicting the torso of a Dancing Faun. This remnant of a...
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Gianmaria Buccellati, an Italian Silver Furry Model of a Giraffe
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati, An Italian Silver Furry Model of A Giraffe. A captivating piece of art from the 20th century, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite scu...
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Decorative Object Dog Porcelain Sculpture Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very nice and large dog in white enamelled porcelain with golden definitions. Italian production from the 70s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XVI Style Pair of Silver Plated and Crystal Candle Holders by Morlot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine pair of antique silver-plated candle holders in the Louis XVI style, dating from the 19th century, each topped with a cut crystal drip tray and featuring a glittering fri...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Textured corroso and Cut Hyaline Glass Vessel, Mid-20th Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Orrefors
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Textured Corroso and Cut Hyaline Glass Vessel from the mid-20th century offers a captivating opportunity to acquire a piece of exquisite craftsmanship and artistic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Object Elephant Porcelain Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very nice and large elephant in white enamelled porcelain with golden definitions. Italian production from the 70s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Coppia di busti in Ceramica chiara- G. Cesare e Adriano imperatori-made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Giulio Cesare, Adriano busto, Scultura, busto imperatore, Busto Giulio Cesare, busto imperatore Augusto, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, busto cre...
Category

Early 2000s European Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Paris Porcelain Basket Vase
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stunning openwork corbeille, or basket vase, dating from the early 19th century Empire Period, beautifully crafted from Old Paris Porcelain and richly gilded all over its delicatel...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Vieux Paris / Vieux Bruxelles - Pair of Rococo Revival Vases
By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris
Located in DELFT, NL
Very ornate pair of Vieux Paris or Vieux Bruxelles romantic vases, second half 19th century Baluster form, heavy porcelain vases decorated with flowers and floral sprays on a lilac f...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Revival Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, 1960s, Set of 2
By Renato Anatra
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, originating from the 1960s, offers a captivating glimpse into the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage resin natural seascape 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this decorative Vintage Resin Natural Seascape from the 1960s offers a unique opportunity to bring a piece of nature's beauty into your home...
Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin

Carved Wooden Sweater Stash Box by Joe A Avarista, 1986
By Joe A. Avarista
Located in Nashville, TN
Wooden carved argyle sweater carved and painted by Joe A Avarista. Avarista was commissioned to make a series of sweater boxes to house a set of rare ink pens. This box is one of a k...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Chinese Dragon Vase in Cast Bronze with Chinoiserie Style Detailing
Located in Glasgow, GB
1970s Chinese vase: a striking example of craftsmanship and skill. The vase has been cast in bronze, and is distinguished by its finely detailed sculptural dragon neck - an emblem o...
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné - Vase, Beaker and Owl Ornament - Blue Toned
Located in Glasgow, GB
This vintage Chinese cloisonné collection features a trio of miniature blue ornaments, with each exuding its own unique charm and delicate design....
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Retro Style Green Glass Ashtray in the style of Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Mid Century glass dish exudes a retro charm, crafted from luminous bright green glass. Its bold and vivid design draws inspiration from the iconic 'a grosse costolature' dish by...
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Shark Sculpture, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Murano Glass Shark Sculpture from the 1960s, crafted with vibrant orange and clear glass, offers a compelling blend of artistic mastery and ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Liskeard Glass, Large ‘Bullicante’ Egg Shaped Paperweigh Circa 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This large vintage paperweight, crafted in the 1970s by the renowned English glassmakers Liskeard Glass, showcases the exquisite 'bullicante' tech...
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Japanese Red Porcelain ‘Prunus’ Ginger Jar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Japanese ginger jar, hand-glazed and adorned with a ‘prunus’ illustration in vibrant blue. The body of the caddy is glazed in deep red, and atop is delicate design of hand ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Gold

Vintage Chinese Painted Eggshells on Wooden Display Plinths - Set of 6
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Chinese Painted Eggs: This collection features a selection of hand-painted eggshells, each showcased on a carved wooden plinth. These piec...
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Modern Candle Holder Silver Art Deco Style Candlesticks, 1997s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Modern silver pair of Art Deco-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 24cm, diameter 21...
Category

1990s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of a Tiger in repose, Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of a Tiger in Repose, Circa 1960s Offered for sale is an Italian glazed ceramic sculpture of a tiger...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Umberto Mascagni Designed Italian 20th Century Sleek Desk Accessory Photo Frame
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's Italian desk accessory picture frame designed by Umberto Mascagni. The frame is presented on the front in a chrome, almost pewter finish with a golden gilt wit...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

1810s Large Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar, 1st Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mid Century Glass Yellow and White Small Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large and handsome Delft lidded baluster vase, in the traditional blue and white colour scheme of this Dutch pottery producer. The vase dates from the second half of the 20th centu...
Category

20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Glass Murano Swan Bird Animal Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Toronto, ON
Beautiful art murano glass swan figurine. This art glass figurine was made using the Sommerso technique. This technique involves submerging a glass blown piece into crystal clear gla...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Toronto, ON
Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta Boda in 1975 which was called the “Boda Zoo”. It featured z...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...
Category

Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Raymor Glazed Ceramic Smoking Set Italy, Box, Lighter and Ashtray
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Raymor Glazed Ceramic Smoking Set Italy, Box, Lighter and Ashtray Offered for sale is an Italian mid-century modern Raymor smoking set including a covered cigarette box,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Object Vide-Poche Crystal Glass Lalique Midcentury Modern France 1960
By Lalique
Located in Palermo, IT
Circular vide-poche made of hand-sculpted and hand-crafted Lalique Paris crystal glass. Signature below. France in the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Object Animal Sculpture Crystal Glass Lalique Midcentury France 1960s
By Lalique
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculpture depicting a bird made of Lalique Paris crystal glass, sculpted and handcrafted. Signature below. France in the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent servi...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Louis Auguste Moreau Set of Two Boys Spelter Sculptures 19th Century
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing exquisite 19th-century sculptures by Louis Auguste Moreau on 1stdibs. “Sortie d’école” depicts a joyful boy with a spinning top, clad in a charming outfit, standing on a ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small alabaster mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered but good condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Picture Frames Ca Italy1960 Metal Lacquered Glass
By Calegaro
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair of Blue and Orange lacquered metal Photo Holder, original glass, steel trim. They are vasculant , tilting .Production Calegari Italy 1960 Original cardboard box. Very decorative
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Candle Holder Golden Brass Rococo Style Candlesticks Home Decor
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of 2 antique golden brass 6-branch Candlesticks, a pair of Rococo-style brass candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch...
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Griotte Marble, Marble, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Gold Plate

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Lidded Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Servres porcelain vase with hand painted decor and bronze details. Marked on the bottom and the lid.
Category

Early 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Capodimonte Principe Porcelain "Sleeping children" Made in Italy 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Capodimonte Principe porcelain "Sleeping children", Made in Italy, 1980s Pair of Capodimonte porcelain figurines from the famous Principe company. They date back to the 80s ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Nickel, Bronze

Male torso - "Gaddi torso" carved on white Carrara marble
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Gaddi torso Male torso carved on beautiful white Carrara marble, ori...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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