french CALIFORNIA Decorative Objects

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...

Hand-Painted Square Porcelain Ashtrays Bavaria, Germany. Set of two Bavaria Germany fine porcelain ashtrays with 24 k gilt floral accent and rim. Vintage porcelain ashtrays with Frag...

These sculptural display bowls were hand crafted on the island of java from solid teak wood. With their elevated elongated shape they would look great as a collection of decorative b...

Beautiful brass candleholder. Incredible piece that will certainly add that midcentury code to your decor. This piece has graphic presence and its solidity in brass, grounds with sty...

Constantin 1 is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in Marquina black marble. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put an 18 mm candle. It is presented in an elegant gift box In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood or in marble. A perfect set for a present. Constantin collection owes its name to its inspirer. It is in fact the modern art of Constantin Brancusi that has guided the designer’s hand to conceive candelabra, bookends, containers and centre pieces...

Constantin 1 is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in solid oak wood. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put a 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...

Heavy bronze candelabra with three arms. Additional information: Materials: Bronze Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 9...

Candleholder water flower for 1 candle, all in vintage brass finish with a bevelled clear glass on base.

A ceramic vase by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of a columnar form with a small bulged-out ring around midbody. Highly geome...

This graceful work consists of a clear glass flame-like design on a cylindrical frosted glass base. The piece has an ethereal quality about it, and can add star power to a room witho...

An intruding wooden sculpture in an abstract shape. A playful interpretation of an open & closed volume. Although not huge in size, the sculpture as a strong spatial presence. Handca...

Large and small bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Set of 2. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 10 H cm Large: 30 D x 30 W x 15 H cm. Pro...