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Creator: Unknown
Mid Century Modern Medieval Knight In Armor
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century Modern Medieval Knight in armor.
Category

1950s Mexican Gothic Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads. With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of large antique silver candlesticks, beautifully decorated with ornate ornaments. The candlesticks are stamped with an 800 mark and ...
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1920s Italian Regency Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI style, with solid gilded silver, translucent nephrite green jade...
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1910s Russian Neoclassical Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Silver

Italian Poodle Ceramic Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painte...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble. Measure: H: 47m including base, 30cm without very good condition
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20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Ceramic Bowl Chinese Celadon Ware Crackle Glaze Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a ceramic bowl, likely a piece of Chinese celadon ware, characterized by its distinctive crackle glaze and decorative woven bamboo or rattan wrapping. possibl...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Rattan

Contemporary Chinese Glass Fish Aquarium in the style of Glass Studio Murano
Located in London, England
An incredibly detailed glass aquarium with three striped fish with orange tails and fins. The multicoloured shells and coral sit at the bottom of the aquarium and shimmer from the s...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Late 18th Century Indian Teak Dowry Box with Brass Mounts
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly detailed Indian dowry box dating to the late 18th century, crafted during the final decades of the Mughal Empire. This pyramidal casket is construct...
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Late 18th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Mexican Brass Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay – Aztec Head Motif Taxco
By Taxco, Los Castillos
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking mid-century modern brass trinket or cigarette box handcrafted in Mexico, featuring a stylized Aztec or Mayan head motif in cut brass, dramatically contrasted against a viv...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marvelous French Bulldog Pug Dogs Ceramic Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century ceramic figurine, in beautiful condition. Figurine Statue in the shape of a bull dog in black and white shades. It was made probably in the 1980s in Italy, it is marked at the ground. Nice addition to your credenza or just for your collection of pug dog items...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Typewriter Consul, 1960 s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's by Consul. Made of metal, plastic, chrome. With aged patina Fully functional, re-polished, in original condition with signs of wear.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stylish Cockatoo or Bird Signed Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish 12" high Italian art glass cockatoo or bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. Great blue and gold fleck color and clarity in this vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Pug Dog Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Mariopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300+ Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mariopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300+ Million Years Old Discovered in Pennsylvania. Hues occur naturally over time through the mineralization process. The hues ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Organic Material

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very unusual 19th century silvered bronze tobacco cigar table lighter. The finely cast and chiseled features of a bronze man with a top hat and a large beared. The beared can be us...
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Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. Signed by Artist A.R. and Date 5.3.80. The best addition to your desk or e...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Amber Stone Beautiful Gemstone
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful rough stone with beautiful colors. Natural amber beautiful to process as jewelry. The weight of this stone is 86 grams.
Category

1960s Baltic Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Medusa Sea Anemone Sculpture, Signed Original, Mixed Media
Located in Warrenton, OR
Medusa Sea Anemone Signed Original Sculpture, Mixed Media. Where else can you get an original, one of a kind sculpture for such a steal? This intriguing sculpture is mixed media, wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Pressed Glass Vase by Václav Hanuš for Sklo Union Libochovice, 1970 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Model 3435 Glacier Beautiful decoration Original condition
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Porntip Sangvanich Signed Geometric Vase 2003
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Porntip Sangvanich is an Asian Modern & Contemporary artist. Numerous key galleries and museums such as American Museum of Ceramic Art have featured Porntip Sangvanich's work in the ...
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Hand-Crafted Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of various materia...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper

Stationery Box
Located in London, England
French leather bound stationery box with decorative gilding. Circa 1950. H 24cm x W 32.5cm x D 13cm
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1950s Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Modernist Carved Abstract Figural Scuptures by Stella Popowski, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare pair of carved mahogany abstract figures circa mid-1950s by the modernist jeweler and painter Stella Popowski (1931-2008). Popowski was active in both Los Angeles and San Fra...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Parrot on Tree Murano Art Glass Sculpture Figure Mid-20th Century, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano, Italian art glass, parrot on a tree, multicolored sculpture, circa 1970. Beautiful vintage mouth-blown Murano art glass sculpture featuring colorful parrot on a large tree sc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass valet tray duck head shape. Beautiful handcrafted large cast brass bird form this handsome trinket tray is very well made and large scale. A vintage solid brass mallard duck head compact tray for the dresser or home office desk, it has a place for keys, change, pens, keys, trinket holder, jewelry. Heavyweight brass duck head...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique burl wood bowl with lid jewelry box
Located in Delft, NL
Antique burl wood bowl with lid jewelry box
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena. This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period
Located in Warrenton, OR
BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period This is a stunning starfish fossil specimen that will make a very nice display. The brittlestar is clearl...
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Picture or Mirror Frame with Ornate Gothic Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage picture or mirror frame is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1970 and done in a Gothic Revival style. The f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot California 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gorgeous mid-century California studio ceramic vase, often called a weed pot. The vase has a textured glaze and a tiny opening. The bottom is signed.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all original surface natural buttocks basket. Handwoven double butt hickory basket with twisted handle. The condition is very good.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Hickory

Alethopteris Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alethopteris Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300 - 360 years old apx. Discovered in Pennsylvania. Colors occurred naturally over time through the mineralization...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Luxury Art Deco Desk Set in Swedish Black Marble, 1930 s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A luxurious Art Deco desk set in Swedish black marble with elegant white veining, dating from the 1930s. This refined ensemble includes a letter opener, rocker blotter, inkwell, lett...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box with Cherry Decor ca. 1900
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau wooden box features a beautifully carved cherry motif on its lid, capturing the organic elegance typical of the early 20th century. The intricate relief wo...
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved dough bowl with double handles and in fine as found condition.There are no cracks or damages.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century (Mid) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury Hermes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (Mid) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury Hermes Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury Hermes Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, s...
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19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Bohemian Ruby Flashed Crystal Pedestal Bowl with Deer and Forest Scene
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Bohemian crystal pedestal bowl showcases masterful craftsmanship with its deep ruby flashed glass intricately wheel-cut and etched to reveal a charming woodlan...
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Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bowl Made From Porcelain Hand Painted, Of Japanese Origin From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This porcelain bowl of Japanese origin, dating from around the 1940s, is a fine example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and artistry. The bowl features intricate hand-painted ...
Category

1940s Danish Other Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver Brass Details Taxco
By Los Castillos, Taxco
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 23 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Charcoal. A number of 31 bowls of identical shape, made in limited edition by fine Italian artisans in 31...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

1970s Lenox Porcelain Rose Blossom Bud Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Lenox Porcelain Rose Blossom Bud Vase 8inch stamped by maker Malayasia made 2.4W x 7.5H Preowned original vintage Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautifully made and decorated box in brass and copper. Key is present.
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

1940 Forlani Laveno Art Deco Italian Pottery Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Figure Art Deco Italy, 1940 White Pottery Pink and Gold Finishing Perfect Condiction Mark signed under the base
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period, 19th century Dimensions: H: 8cm, W: 15cm, D: 10cm.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Original, Signed Sculpture, a Frog in a Cup
Located in Warrenton, OR
Original, Signed Sculpture, a Frog in a Cup A frog in a cup: the gift for someone who has almost everything, and a sense of humor. Signed and dated by the sculptor. IMPORTANT INFORM...
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Late 20th Century American Other Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Anthropomorphic Modernist Makonde Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Bowl with Egyptian Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass. Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...
Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Candle Lantern in Moorish Gilt Metal and Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted small Moroccan gilt metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle lamp handmade in Marrakech, vint...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two decorative sculpture statue miniatures. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, i believe one made of bronze the other made of brass. Found at ...
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1960s Asian Vintage Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...
Category

20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Modernist Abstract Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver and Stone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver and Stone signed 2.75 h x 1.75 w x 3.75 d Preowned original vintage condition See all images fo...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Ceramic totem statue by Dieter Eichelmann, Germany 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand sculpted ceramic statue. Made by German artist Dieter Eichelmann in the 1980s. Totem or phallus style abstract figure sculpted from terracotta clay with Polychrome glazing. T...
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid 19thc 3 Gallon Crock Jar From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19thc 3 gallon crock jar made in Pennsylvania. Wonderful Plant pattern with great deep blue color. Great patina and wonderful size.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Objects

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Pottery

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Unknown decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3,359 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3,465 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Unknown decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $216,361, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,099.
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