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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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

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...
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20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
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...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Delightful Hand Blown Glass Black Songbird Mike Hunter, Twists Studio, Scotland
By Mike Hunter
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
The sweetest of hand blown glass songbirds by the renowned glass artist, Mike Hunter of Twists Studio in Scotland Solid black as night glass, with a bright yellow beak Signed M Hunter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Paperweights

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...
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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 ...
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Alabaster Sculpture of a Young Girl with a Bonnet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 19th-century alabaster bust portrays a charming young girl with an exquisite profile. The statue, crafted in a pristine white hue, captures the innocence and grace of youth. The...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Alabaster

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

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...
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Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Porcelain Figurine, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Porcelain figurine, Italy, 1940s Family item, Wedding gift from my great grandparents. Integral, only small signs of the time. 27 cm high.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal and Silver Vase, Italy, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Crystal and silver vase, Italy, 1990s Intact, never used.
Category

1990s Italian Vases

Materials

Crystal

Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bronze mortar and pestle, Italy, 1950s Found in a country house. Good conditions. The mortar has a height of 8 cm and a diameter of 10 cm. The pestle is 18 cm long.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Capodimonte Figurine by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Capodimonte figurine by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s Represents a model from 1908. Complete and in excellent condition. The works of this artist...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Capodimonte Figurines by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Capodimonte figurines by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s One represents a model from 1913 and the other from 1930. Intact and in excellent ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Glass and 925 Silver Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass and 925 silver vase, Italy, 1960s Purchased by my grandparents, during their honeymoon, in a shop in Piazza San Marco in Venice. Intact, good condition, small signs of a...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures. Manufactured in France. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category

20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base Offered for sale is a modern metal sculpture of an acrobatic figure in brass dancing within multiple metal...
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels. The meticulous craftsmanship in depicting foliage patt...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Sommerso crystal miniature seized vase made and signed by Mona Morales
By Mona Morales-Schildt, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco French Set of Desk Accessories, 5 Pieces Wood and Inlaid
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and very refined Art Deco French writing set made of hardwood, inlaid bone simil and glass. The complete set is preserved in perfect condition, consisting of the inkwell, th...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Hardwood

Green Glass Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An amazing handblown sommerso vintage art glass vase made by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This vase has a fantastic shape and design, which is simple yet at the base there are spi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Coral Ground Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain Famille Rose coral ground vase, baluster form with long neck and flared lip, painted with a stylized central bird perched on a branch and a landscape. Asymmetrical ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Green Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era enamel metal vase. The amphora shaped vase with a narrow fluted neck. The vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonn...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butter...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Late 20th Century Bulgari, Italian Silver & Etched Glass Sculpture in Original F
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari, Bvlgari Italian silver & etched glass sculpture in original fitted leather box, 20th century The glass etched with leafy branches, the silver base engraved Bvlgari on two s...
Category

Late 20th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
Goirgeous Antique Ship Desk with Side Drawer and Brass Reinforcements. 1870 Antique and sober ship's desk made of mahogany wood and with polished bra...
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th Century Gold Swedish Svenskt Tenn Brass Candle Holder by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish " Vänskapsknuten " candle holder made of handcrafted polished brass, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
By Castellani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Immerse yourself in the divinity of this late 19th-century Italian letter opener, attributed to the masterful Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, Italy. Crafted with meticulous arti...
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Onyx, Brass

20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Brass Slingan, Candle Holder by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Slingan, candle holder made of handcrafted polished brass, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition. Each of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Swedish Pair of Gilded Pine Wall Glass Mirrors by Carl A. Carlsson
By Carl A. Carlsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors with its original mirrored glass, made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, designed by Carl A. Carlsson in good condition. The Scandinavian wall...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Candle Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

20th Century Gold Swedish, Danish Collection of Fourteen Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern set of fourteen finely worked candlesticks in a variety of shapes in brass, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950, Sweden and D...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Vintage Napoleon Bonaparte Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, black antique French bust of Napoleon Bonaparte made of hand crafted patinated bronze, in good condition. The small sculpture depicts Napoleon in his military outfit and in a commanding stance. The detailed Parisian décor...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Transparent Black Midcentury Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual hemispherical vase made of transparent opalescent Murano glass with multicolored effect with black enamelled base and mouth. Italy of the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Etruscan Bacchus Head, Italian Terra Cotta Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Tuscan clay head of Dionisio Etrusco Bacco made of hand crafted terra cotta, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1920, Italy.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Swedish Ystad-Metall Candlestick, Chrome Holder by Gunnar Ander
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Ljusstake, candlestick made of hand crafted chrome, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall in good condition. The Scandinavian candle holder...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

20th Century Silver Italian Metal Object D'art, Vintage Aluminum Table Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian object d'Art made of hand crafted aluminum on a rectangular base bollard, in good condition. Wear consiste...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a fantastical quality to this casket lockbox with its dramatic presentation. It has brass rings with lions' (or wolves) heads and a latch/escutcheon. The size and complexity of the latch suggest that it was designed to keep prying hands away. But it has a very interesting look that many people will like. The style and appearance suggest Continental origins, and appraisers say it was produced in the 18th century or earlier. The baroque casket...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Very nice quality green patinated bronze bust of President...
Category

Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Edward F. Caldwell, An Extremely Fine and Rare Ormolu-Mounted Malachite Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edward F. Caldwell and Co., An extremely fine and rare American ormolu-mounted malachite clock with the prince of wales's feathers, circa early 20th century The shape, design, and...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A palatial french ormolu-mounted Sevres Porcelain hand-painted vase and cover, circa 1838. This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56" high, and is beautifully hand-painted with classical scenes of lovers and cupids, in teal / turquoise blue ground porcelain. Made with very fine quality figural bronze handle, the vase turns to a full 360 degree angle and is mounted on a solid bronze base with fine detail. Painted with beautiful flowers throughout the entire vase, leading up to the cover, which is adorned with an acorn bronze...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze

Collection of 7 Chinese Embroidered Dragon Robe and Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Group of framed modern representations of six colorful robes and one blue and white export porcelain vase. After important historical ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bird Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Rhodonite Figure
Located in New York, NY
A Mid century hand carved Lapis Lazuli sculpture. The sculpture depicts a bird with open wings. The sculpture is adorned with a hand carved Rhodonite head, encrusted with Amber stone...
Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Vienna Bergmann Painted Cast Bronze Figural Group
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
A Vienna Oriental manner cold painted cast bronze and natural materials figural group. The figural group depicts a scene with two arguing Arab boys, one sits on a wagon drawn by a do...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Goldstone And Enamel Censer Koro
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era tripod enamel metal censer koro. Circa: late 19th century. The sphere form ware is enameled with polychrome medallions with blossoming flowers and butte...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Red Velvet Box / Trunk by E.F. Caldwell & Co
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A large gilt-bronze mounted red velvet box / trunk by E.F. Caldwell & Co, in the Italian Renaissance style, early 20th century. Very large box can ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Amethyst Ruby Diamonds and Carved Jade Cat Figure
Located in New York, NY
A vintage carved jade cat figurine. The figure has diamond eyes and a ruby and diamond collar in gold settings. The item is mounted on a square carved amethys...
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Gold

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