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Blue Art Glass Vase
The Waterdrop
by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped (almost fluent) light blue art glass by Danish designer Per Lütken. Created at Holmegaard Studio in the early 1960s. Hand blown thick and heavy glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a small "secret" compartment. This compartment can be used for a variety uses including...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver vanity case for lipstick, candle, matchbox, used match container, and gold interior with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 232.36...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Secessionist figural box and cover, by Carl Klimt for Bernhard Bloch, 1910 Czech
By Bernhard Bloch
Located in Wien, AT
11,81 in - 30 cm, width 6,69 in - 17 cm.
This Secessionist object is a museum piece and an enrichment
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Materials
Earthenware
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic, chartreuse, signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with impressed geometric patterns and glazed in chartreuse, burnt orange, green and gr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,050 Sale Price
38% Off
20th century Polychromed Ceramic Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frere, 1926s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful polychrome ceramic vase from the 1930s by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, stamped on the underside. The spout is in the shape of a tube, decorated at the end. The body of ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Bowls by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s Set of 2
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in KUTNO, PL
The bowls are iconic works created by Per Lütken, one of the most respected glass masters in the history of the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard.
These bowls are the essence of Scan...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
This tin would have been found on the counter or shelves of general and country stores. This food can will be a standout in...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Model "2004" Box by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lidded box with brass handle manufactured by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Milan circa 1960s.
Literature: Quaderni di Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Plexiglass Storage Box by Renato Meneghetti for DDD Design
By Renato Meneghetti, DDD Design
Located in Conversano, IT
” label on the underside. Perfect as a container for small objects or as a decorative tabletop element
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
An High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
By Zanaboni for Borbonese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
This exquisite 1990s modern picture frame by the renowned Italian luxury brand, Borbonese has been crafted with an u...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Co Thumbprint Bowl Contemporary Modern Italy
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A gorgeous hand blown glass bowl designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. This piece, known as the “Thumbprint Bowl”, features a lovely classic design with a sloped side that fits ...
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pleats held together by hand stitching: the object has taken shape. Strong thickness, raw edges, dyed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Rosewood Box by Alfred Klitgaard
Bodil Eje for Klitgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood box with five (5) white and red square inlaid tiles and a removable interior tray.
Category
20th Century Danish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted enamel vase designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis; made in La Louviere, Belgium during the 1930s. The bottom features the Boch Frères official factory mark...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Fougstedt Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954), Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
This is an exquisite tin box adorned with intricate meadow flowers in relief. The delicate floral patterns bring ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Large white geometric Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Large white geometric monochrome art deco vase, shape 1045 by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères. Signed. The original edition was produced in the 1930s. This one is a Royal Boch reissu...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina.
Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Great original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Vase Designed By Charles Catteau For Boch Frères Keramis 1930s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco faceted form fine earthenware vase, with stylised geometric motifs. Designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis. Printed marks. Circa late 1920's.
A good size and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Karlstad, SE
A collection of carefully chosen glass vases and bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. The collection consists of six vases up to 32 cm and four bowls.
Condition: Excellent.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
"Flexy" Steel Sculpture by Bruno Munari for Danese, Italy, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Milan, IT
Fabulous "Flexy" sculpture by Bruno Munari for Danese.
Flexible object, built with six stainless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Charles Catteau Art Deco Baluster Vase For Boch Frères Keramis Circa 1930
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Norwich, GB
An Art Deco baluster form fine earthenware vase, with stylised geometric motifs. Designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis. Printed marks. Circa late 1920's.
A good size a...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Earthenware
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
life it once had.
Past experiences in working with leather, with objects of common use transformed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood brown color India
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood brown color India
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Olive
Small Hand Blown Smoked Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive small hand blown smoked glass vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks (there are some mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Blown Glass Cobalt Blue Thumbprint Bowl Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cobalt Blue Thumbprint Blown Art Glass Bowl by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Mid-Century Modern Venetian Art Glass Bowl made in Italy circa 1980s.
Can be used as a bowl, cat...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Indian Carved Wooden Storage Box For Fans, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Richly carved hardwood Indian box for storage of fans in a fine quality
Late 19th century
length 38 cm, width 6.5 and 12.5 cm, height 7 cm
Aged patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Hand Blown Smoked Glass Cylindrical Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive hand blown smoked glass cylindrical vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Clear Crystal Tumb Print Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful clear crystel tumb print bowl designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company. The sticker is missing, but the bowl was probably manufactured by Archimede Seguso and made ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
An High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
By Zanaboni for Borbonese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
Elevate your cherished memories with this exquisite 1990s modern picture frame by the renowned Italian luxury brand,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Crystel Apple Form Jam Jar Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Doraville, GA
A hand crafted Italian crystel apple form jam jar designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's.
Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion model, designe...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Box for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Lidded Rosewood Box for the Dansk Rare Wood Collection, Denmark, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Silver toiletry box for "rouge" embossed with motifs on the hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box for "rouge" with relief motifs on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 24.2 grams. Dimensions: 4x1cm. Content: 80...
Category
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$125 Sale Price
50% Off
For Women We Care for Earth Green Globe
Located in Paris, FR
Globe For Women We Care for Earth Green, the globe structure
is made of resin with a pearly white finish and a floral setting of
3,000 painted pieces. The red lips are made of scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
For Women We Care for Earth Purple Globe
Located in Paris, FR
Globe For Women We Care for Earth Purple, the globe structure
is made of resin with a pearly white finish and a floral setting of
3,000 painted pieces. The red lips are made of scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe
Located in London, by appointment only
An unusual and rare Charles X tole counter box containing gaming pieces and the rules for Boston Russe. It is decorated throughout with romantic transfer vignettes.
The card game ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tôle
Box for jewels or treasures, inlaid with straw, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique box for jewels or treasures, hand inlaid with straw threads, built by prisoners of the time as work for integration and financing, built in Italy, 19th century. Depicting lan...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
$666 Sale Price
20% Off
Mona Morales-Schildt Glass Sculpture for Kosta Boda
By Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art glass egg designed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta Boda. Clear glass with a large bubble in the middle.
Morales worked for Wilhelm Kage 1935-38, for Arabia 1939-40, and as an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Bronze Plaque by Warner Williams for Gorham Founders
By Warner Williams
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze plaque of a boy and a girl in profile, seated on a bench and holding hands. Marked: April 1947 c Warner Williams
Gorham Co. Founders.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dan Karner for Creaciones Carved Wood Artisan Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A four-arm candelabra hand-carved from wood by Dan Karner for
Creaciones.
Barcelona, Spain, circa 1970.
Features decorative faux candles which may be removed and replaced with r...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Cubic Floral Ceramic Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in New York, NY
transition from production of utilitarian objects to true works of art. The mouth and bottom edge of this
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Box Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Giorgio Salimbeni for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by objects designed by Louis Cartier around 1920
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Decorative Gilt Bronze and Enamel Box for Ovington Brothers New York / France
By Ovington Brother At New York
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Gilt Bronze and Enamel Box
Retailed by Ovington Brothers New York
Important from France
Marked: New York, Chicago, France on Interior of Lid.
Dated pre 1896 as Ovington Br...
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Este Ceramiche for Bergdorf Goodman Porcelain Cat Box with Lid
By Este Ceramiche, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage cat shaped decorative box with lid features high gloss white luster glaze on outer surfaces and glossy white glaze on the bottom and on inner surfaces. The cat is s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan.
It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Secessionist Porcelain Vase by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Karl Klaus, Serapis Fayence Wahliss
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Secessionist Porcelain Lidded Box by KARL KLAUS (1889-1925) for SERAPIS WAHLISS, Vienna, c. 1911, hand-painted in gold and black enamels in a stylized geometric diamond and holly mot...
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland.
Yellow and grey lacquered metal. Black handle, black hammer and pliers patterns.
Original good condition.
Dimensi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
1970s Floral Tin Box - Vintage Charm for Storage or Décor
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Floral Tin Box - Vintage Charm for Storage or Décor
Bring the vibrant energy of the 1970s into your home with this charming floral tin box. With its colorful flower motifs and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, Set of 2
By Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in KUTNO, PL
The glass bowl designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard is one of the most recognizable examples of Danish art glass of the 20th century. Lütken, chief designer at the renowned glasswor...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
By Michel Caugant
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s.
Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1918 René Lalique Box Un Jour Viendra Glass Sepia Patina for Arys
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Un Jour Viendra" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1918 for Arys.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition.
height: 4 cm
diameter: 8.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac,...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes.
* Designer...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn, Västervik, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden.
The company Gamleby Tenn started in the late 1920s by Bossler. Even though all objects were
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Biomorphic Hand Blown Clear Glass Bowl "Selandia" by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive biomorphic hand blown clear glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece entitled, "Selandia", has an abstract curved rim and a convex center in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Lidded Ceramic Bowl, Swede 1930
s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lidded ceramic bowl designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1930s.
The piece features a softly rounded bowl in a mottled matte glaze of pale green and b...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Gold Metal and Wooden Card Box for Poker Cards
Located in Marbella, ES
Gold Metal and Wooden Card Box for Poker Cards.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
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- What is a surrealist object?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021These are found objects that the artist intervenes. They are based on the fantasies and representations that can arise when subconscious acts are performed. They have a symbolic function and leave no room for formal concerns, but depend only on the imagination of each person.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Many pieces could arguably be considered the most Surreal object that Dalí created. During his lifetime, the artist created a number of thought-provoking works like the Aphrodisiac Telephone, a mixed media sculpture that featured a lobster perched on a rotary telephone, and Surrealist Object Functioning Symbolically, a woman's shoe positioned in a glass of milk in a wooden frame accompanied by a box of sugar lumps, a spoon and an erotic photograph. Shop an assortment of Salvador Dalí art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Najeonchilgi is a crafting method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object. For more than 2,000 years, Korean artisans have used it to produce furniture like cabinets and tables and small decorative objects like wooden boxes. Find a collection of inlaid wood furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Ribbed Art Deco Vase
Rice Poster Bed
Richard Ginori Dessert Plates
Richard Ginori Dessert
Riddler Rack
Riddling Rack
Riedel Vase
Rino Claessens
Robert Held Art Glass
Robert Lallemant