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Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Cluster From Morocco
Located in Peshawar, PK
, Mibladen, Morocco
Treatment: None
This natural specimen features a rare and eye-catching vanadinite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti
s Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...
Category
Vintage 1930s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Rare Vintage Monumental Porcelain Horse Drawn Victorian Carriage centerpiece
By Capodimonte
Located in Leesburg, VA
Rare Vintage Monumental Porcelain Horse Drawn Victorian Carriage centerpiece group
Capodimonte
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Crystal Vase by Mario Cioni
C
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
With a name that gives the object a unique value, this vase presents a shape symbolizing a heart
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Crystal
$1,255 / item
Natural Specimen Of Rare Hambergite Crystal From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pakistan is a rare and highly sought-after mineral prized by collectors for its purity and brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Rare Sponge Ware Pottery" Dog " Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sponge ware pottery "DOG" dish in a yellow ware pottery format.The condition is very good.Signed Roseville,Ohio and most unusual.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Crystal Calcite on Lavender Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Lavender Amethyst Cluster with Rare, Intact Honey Calcite
▫️ Description
This small, gorgeous
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Carl Kauba : "Salomé", Rare patinated and ornamented Bronze - Early XXth C.
By Carl Kauba
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carl KAUBA (1865-1922, Austria): "Salomé"
Rare bronze proof with richly nuanced brown patina
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Rare Eva Zeisel Baby Bottom Glass Candleholder
By Urban Glass, Eva Zeisel
Located in South Charleston, WV
, making these extremely rare designs by Eva Zeisel.
The object measures 4.25" tall and 4" wide, and as
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Rare Lucite Table Sculpture in the Style of Vasa Mihich
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple table sculpture, solid 4.25" x 3.5" x 18.75" from thick to thin Lucite, in the style of Vasa Mihich, circa 1980s. A geometric translucent sculpture made of Lucite with a taper...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Stunning Rare Golden Pheasant Floorstanding Bird Sculpture By Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Hastings, GB
A large, rare floorstanding papier-mache Golden Pheasant sculpture on his original red perch, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VERY RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD GIRAFFE PULL TOY
Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1850-80
36 5/8
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Dark Blue
White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Falling Man II – Rare Formia Murano collectible Glass Sculpture modernist italy
Located in Venezia, IT
"Falling man I"
Formia Murano Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture – Rare Pink Human Figure on black glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Natural Specimen Of Rare Monazite Crystal
s From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen of Rare Monazite Crystals from Pakistan showcases the unique beauty of one of the Earth’s rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Rare Bing
Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Nurse, Model Number 2379
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Nurse. Model number 2379. Mid 20th century.
Measures
Category
20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful rare vase in pewter, Swedish Funkis 1937
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful rare vase Swedish Funkis / Functionalism, 1937.
In good condition, signs of age. Two
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Rare Rose Amethyst Flower in Galaxy Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All Natural Amethyst Cave with a Rare Amethyst Flower and Multi-Colored Galaxy Druzy
▫️
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s Glow in the Dark
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Durmast and Sucupira Nightstand
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
rare object of functional decor capable of elevating the aesthetic of any bedroom. The luminous brass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$40,340 / item
Rare 1930s Weller Pottery Art Vellum Handled Vessel
By Weller Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
handles, enhances its sculptural quality, making it a striking decorative object or collector’s piece.
A
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Pottery
Rare Cacoxenite (Seven Stone) Amethyst Elestial Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
largest of the find, this rare mineral is a true masterpiece: a Matrix Cacoxenite Amethyst specimen is
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Playful Companions: A Rare Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Nine Mice
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
Playful Companions: A Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Mice on Desert Rose
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Golden Glazed Mobach Pottery Vase
By Mobach
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rare golden glazed Mobach pottery vase. The Netherlands, early 20th century.
Beautiful early
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture circa 1960s by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Rare White Faience Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare White Faience Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet.
Made by Henri Delcourt a Boulogne (1917-1935
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware book tray
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells Kent.
Decoration : Central foliate mosaic within a foliate border with keylines. THere is i...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Rare Empoli yellow glass Modernist vase, Italy.
By Empoli
Located in Buffalo, NY
glass . Rare color and form .
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier
Toso Rare monumental “Piumato” Vasa, Italy 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier
C., Ercole Barovier
Located in Conversano, IT
language, achieving results of rare elegance and sculptural power. Diamond-signed under the base, the vase
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Impressive Large Deluxe Lalique Double Fish Standing Sculpture
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Signed and Numbered Double Intertwined Lalique Fish Sculpture. Signed with etched Lalique France signature on base. Gallery Retail $6...
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$3,575 Sale Price
44% Off
Rare Tommaso Barbi "COBRA" Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamp, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Tommaso Barbi gold glazed ceramic majestic table lamp.
New wide white lamp shade with gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Sculpture DeSimone 1960 Very Special and Rare, Fisherman
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large sculpture Desimone 1960 very special and rare, fisherman.
Made in clay ground, paperwork
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Parchment Paper
$2,926 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Vintage Aubock bowl, Signed , Vienna 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Ashtray, bowl, signed Auböck. Rare biomorph shape. Good condition. Ninor brassing to surface due to
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Bing
Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine.
Model 1904.
Approximately
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare English Silver
Enamel Picture Frame, Allies of 1914
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith
Category
Vintage 1910s European Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rare Important French Large Lladro Sculpture with Boy Sitting in Chair
By Lladro
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare
Category
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Ceramic Vase "Keramo Praha", Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
, shows very minor signs of use (small scratches...)
Rare piece.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
quite impressive.
It is a rare item, so it is recommended!
Also, I want many people to know the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare
Wonderful Signed Gabriella Crespi Bull Sculpture *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Portlaoise, IE
of the animal. Bearing the original signed metal makers label to the base this really is a rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Butterfly Porcelain China Figure by Ens Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare butterfly made by famous porcelain manufactory Ens, Volkstedt Germany. It is made of china
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Sculpture from Luciano Vistosi, Signed and Dated 1968
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare sculpture from Luciano Vistosi (1931-2010) signed and dated 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystals From Morocco
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mountains, Mibladen, Morocco
Treatment: None
This natural specimen features rare vanadinite crystals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Adam Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Set of Vintage Space Age Jug and Cups by Jean Pierre Vitrac for Depose France
Located in Beirut, LB
that's what makes the originality and charm of this set to have as a rare object from the seventies
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Rare Estate Glittering Emerald Swarovski Crystal Elements Picture Photo Frame
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular Rare One of a Kind 5" x 7" Photo Frame with
Category
20th Century American Picture Frames
Materials
Crystal
$1,080 Sale Price
40% Off
Cat King, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, Rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: H 57 cm, W 11.5 cm, D 7 cm
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Die Vielnährende, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Die Vielnährende, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: H 85 cm D 9-30 cm
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rare Pair of Regency Temple Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of Regency temple of love candlesticks unusually on marble bases with five glass
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
$16,377 / set
Rare Large Purple Amethyst Sphere, 9 Inches
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Large Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals and Cristobalite Inclusions: A Natural
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Thomas Stearns doppio incalmo venini signed
By Venini, Thomas Stearns
Located in Zurich, CH
A rare Thomas Stearns for Venini
DOPPIO INCALMO GLASS
one of the last works of the artist
acid
Category
Vintage 1960s Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$14,336 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare "Martha" Crown Princess of Norway Vase
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Vintage commemorative vase from the 1950s featuring a portrait of "Martha" - Crown Princess of
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient and rare Burmese water-bearing Buddha, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the early 19th century, amidst the enchanting landscapes of Burma, a masterpiece of profound spiritual significance came to life—a Water-bearing Burmese Buddha, a testament to the...
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,338 Sale Price
20% Off
Geode Cathedral with Rare Reactive fluorescent Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Banded Agate Amethyst Geode Cathedral with a Rarely Seen UV-Reactive Calcite
▫️ Description
A geode that would be beautiful on its own, this piece is topped by a gemmy, large calci...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare masterpiece Salvador Dali Leibnitz Cross Daum Nancy, surrealism 1974 France
By Salvador Dalí, Daum
Located in Wien, AT
This is an exceptionally rare and limited-edition glass sculpture by one of the most famous Spanish
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set
Located in London, GB
Rare neoclassical style French giltwood clock and barometer set
French, 19th century
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Fasano Torino Luxury Desk Box in 18kt Yellow Gold with Rare Blue Hawk Eye Quartz
By Francesco Fasano
Located in Miami, FL
Italy by the master esteemed jeweler, Genesio Fasano. This rare luxury desk box was carefully crafted in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$9,065 Sale Price
30% Off
A Rare Stoneware Sculpture by Elisabeth Joulia La Borne France 1960
s
By Elisabeth Joulia
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Rare Stoneware Sculpture by Elisabeth Joulia La Borne France 1960's
Elisabeth Joulia's
Category
Vintage 1960s European Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Rare Objects?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
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.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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