1980s Decorative Objects

In this listing you will find a set of three candlestick holders done in bronze. Candlestick are designed by Christian de Beaumont in France in 1980s. They...

Ed Haugevik “UNION” Monumental Abstract Steel Sculpture, 1988. Ed Haugevik has established a career as professional sculptor placing his work at numerous private and public sites thr...

Blown glass vase Wrapped 3314, signed VENINI Italy, design by Tomaso BUZZI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1982 DESIGNER Tomaso BUZZI MARK Venini MODEL 'Wrapped' 3314 MATERIALS Blown glas...

A Stupa architectural detail from Thailand, late 20th century, hand-crafted in rustic earthenware. The Stupa shape represents one of the most ancient and sacred Buddhist architec...

This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of black, gray and clear. The mane of hair in hand b...

Lalique frosted CRYSTAL SITTING CAT. In perfent condition. With original Lalique sticker in the front and model 11677 sticker in the bottom. Signed.

Rare and witty piece by Michael Harvey, a contemporary ceramic artist known for his playful, sculptural approach to everyday forms. This biscuit porcelain vase, titled “Débardeur Mar...

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enamelling firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...

Etched glass and gold leaf decorative box by Salvatore Polizzi. It is made of heavy 3/4" thick glass and gold leaf interior. There is a long internal crack on bottom edge which is al...

"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.

This is a pair of mid-century vintage lucite cube bookends. These lucite bookings have a modern architectural aesthetic in clear lucite. The bookings have a faceted edge and are by ...

Margareta Hennix, large unique ceramic vase with “winged form” and hand decorated with a suggested spray paint and marker graffiti style . Made at Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, signe...

A timeless masterpiece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, the Vagga crystal glass bowl is a celebrated example of Scandinavian art glass design. Crafted with exceptional precision, this ...

Vintage Ettore Sottsass ET4 postmodern centerpiece with lopsided walls and garden green glaze produced by Alessio Sarri, circa 1980's. 4 3/4" high, 9 3/4" wide, 9 3/4" deep. Excellen...

If you're seeking a unique blend of mid-century modern flair and futuristic design, this set of 2 Space Age candleholders in aluminum is a must-have. Their sleek, sculptural form ins...

This is a vintage flower vase, originating from Scotland and dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. This elegant art glass display sleeve captivates with its mottled finish, fl...

Spectacular vintage Hobo Clown figurine with an umbrella, possibly the "Singing in the Rain" designed by Ron Lee,(signed and dated 1985). This wonderful figurine is made of white met...

Ceramic sculpture 1980 Kaleidos Italy, removable flat from the head, ceramic sculpture matte, very beautiful and large size. He remembers the style of the great Mendini.

Nice sculptural Claude Victor Boeltz table centerpiece, circa 1980, France. Gold-plated bronze and white quartz. Dimensions: 38 cm W, 20 cm H, 30 cm D. Good original condition. All p...

A beautifully crafted box, signature below.

A late reproduction realized in 1980s of the famous vase realized by Emile Gallé in the late 19th Century. Excellent condition. 

A beautifully proportioned arched-top box, expertly crafted and clad in tessellated penshell and horn inlay, arranged in a pattern that evokes the warm, organic elegance of tortoises...

Wonderful set of seven modernist so called Puzzle Vases in glass designed 1986 by famous Swedish glassmaker Erik Höglund (1932-1998). You can set up these vases in so many different...

Wonderful vintage sculpture depicting a clown, dressed in a black and blue outfit with gold jeans, performing a magic trick by pulling a rabbit from a top hat, all set on a textured ...

Cobalt blue oval crystal bowl Italian Design 1980 mirror base round satin.

- High Vase - Multicolored - tall design vase - white glass with multicoloured lid overlaid with clear glass, - original preservation - without blemishes, only in glass manufacturing...

This is a small vintage display vase of Italian Murano art glass, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. This charming posy sleeve showcases Murano’s renowned craftsmanship wit...

A wonderful, whimsical work by Japanese American, California architectural potter/ artist Kazuko Matthews. This large black and white checkboard rhombus-shaped bowl/ vessel is signed on the base by Matthews. The piece is reminiscent of the works of Peter Shire. Mathews previously studied with famed ceramists couple Otto and Vivia Heino at Chouinard and also with Raku master potter Paul Soldner at Scripps...

This monumental and arresting abstract tall life-size floor sculpture is a mixed-media of plaster of pairs over molded fiberglass with red rub paint. It rotates and pivots from side ...

Small shaped frame for 2 oval photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche in Art Nouveau style. External dimensions cm. 5.2 x 7 int...

Absolutely stunning Japanese ceramic studio glazed vase with original box. Dreamy purple lavender glaze with hints of greens. Expertly crafted, unknown artist. Fully signed on box an...

Beautiful, tall and slender, good condition set of tall candleholders made in stainless steel. The pieces show well and we will polish them before shipping. Measurements: 27.50 i...

This sophisticated modernist exotic marble sculpture was realized by the esteemed 20th century American artist Dan Bedik circa 1988. Entitled "Les Deux Visag...

Fountain with two different tops by Piet Knepper for Mobach white glaze with copper oxide details and cracked surface, hand turned studio ceramic . This is an example of Modern Scho...

This is an aluminum artist made sawtooth fish bill replica mounted on a steel stand.

Introducing a hand-crafted studio vase custom made and produced by British firm Rosebud Designs in the early 1980's. Featuring a hand-painted seaside city scape on one of three sides...

Three Venini Murano Latticino Glass Cylindrical Vases, 1983, two with purple caning and one white, with etched "venini italia 83" marks to undersides "...

Designed in 1987 by Toso Murano, these vases are classic but rather elegant. They will give a touch of class to your room. Tobacco color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration and inter...

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) General George C. Marshall, 1980 plaster and wood maquette Fiore was chosen by the citizens of Leesburg, Virginia to sculpt a commemora...

Exceptional mid century modern brass swan sculptor by Dara International, dated 1983. Displays a swan parting its wings.

Maitland Smith tessellated polished horn and penshell jewelry box with brass trim.

Handcrafted Studio Art Glass Vase, 1980’s New York City A hand-crafted vessel in an opalescent, almost pearlized lighter shade of blue. This lightweight vase would be a wonderful ad...

Elegant 1980s Photo Frame by Fontana Arte - Italian Design in Satin-Finished Blue Crystal with Original Box A refined piece of Italian design history, this elegant photo frame was pr...

Exceptional postmodern glass sculpture on a lucite vase. Features a hand blown red and blue swirl.  

Elevate your decor with this stunning pair of Vintage Mid Century Memphis Age Postmodern Candlestick Holders. These unique pieces showcase a fusion of mid-century charm and postmoder...

Buste féminin par Michel Jaubert, moulé sur la poitrine de la femme de l’artiste, édition sur 100 exemplaires, signé, numéroté.

Modern wall sculpture using paper-mâché, wood dowels and paint on canvas by Angela Reichert. Signed on canvas, 20th century.

Artist and jewelry designer Jean Mahie signed and numbered bronze head titled" Veneration", circa 1987 from her collection I series of sculptures. Signed and numbered 3/8. An example...

Superb sculpture by Henri Delanne (1940-2003), artist proof (E.A.) of the "Silhouettes" patinated bronze sculpture representing a deconstructed forme-libre modernist women's bust. Si...

Free form glass vase by Paul Harrie, c.1980s, USA. This thick glass vase is part of Harrie's River Series showcasing varying colors at different angles. Signed by the artist. Paul H...

Typical angel clock candleholder by Emil A. Schalling from Erzgebirge, germany. The candleholder is in a used condition with some signs of age and use. The "Erzgebirge" is well known...

Glass paperweight with possible gouache on paper or fabric, signed. Good condition. Thanks

Maitland Smith tessellated fossil coral tropical fish sculpture bookend with brass and mother of pearl details.

Rare 1985 Paul Wunderlich Porcelain Art Piece “Horus” Elevate your art collection with this extraordinary 1985 Jahresobjekt “Horus,” created by the renowned German artist Paul Wunde...

Mario Dal Fabbro - No. 9 Signed Mario Dal Fabbro, 1983 Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937. From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...

Large Postmodern Lucite and Mixed Media Light Sculpture With Pedestal and a Box Acrylic Cover. Circa 1980s. Features an abstract Southwestern...

A gorgeous art glass acid-etched Art Deco style vase by Shura for Orient & Flume. A green-gold vase is etched with geometric Art Deco style mo...

Postmodern tray / centerpiece Mas Italia in the style of Memphis Milano, 1980s.

Amazing, Vase in blown Murano glass BAROVIER & TOSO. Vase from the Primavera series. "Primavera" vase in Murano glass designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso in...

A beautiful and rarely seen bronze and steel sculpture by American artist Gerald DiGiusto. Signed and dated 1981 this is Triangolar Totem #1 , the original . Signed, dated and title...