1980s Decorative Objects

Presenting the "Oops" Vase by renowned designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Bosa Ceramics, Italy, 1980. This stunning piece, crafted in a semi-gloss white ceramic, features a s...

A large scale box exotic materials and form Lined interior.

Pair of 1980s Hand Painted Terracotta Quirky Couple - Hand Painted Glaze When you flip the woman figure, there’s another design of her “The Executive” D Manninrostoisdoih1 Mammone W...

Set of Murano glass ribbed vase and pitcher with 24-karat gold, in style of Barovier, Italy, 1980s. The masterpieces come in different shapes: one has an oval base and an undulated ...

Striking large bust of a Roman emperor, hand-carved in Italy during the 20th century from a combination of fine colored marbles. This sculptural work showcases classical Roman portra...

Superb set of four beautiful Néreides collection vases by the Bernardaud Maison. Manufactured in 1988 for two vases and reedition for two. Signed Bernardaud and with the name of the ...

Sergio Asti Jaipur vase from the Toky collection, Superego Editions This example is number 11 from the edition of 50. Glazed signature and edition to underside: [Jaipur N. 11/50]. Si...

This fantastic solid bronze floor sculpture is geometric with lyrical forms. It is signed on the left hand side front on an angle R. Lago 86. He is sculptor whose first name is Ramon. Cuban artist. It is a one of a kind four-arm sculpture that is 4 feet high. The base is two steps...

Vintage Hollywood Regency large Maitland-Smith style tessellated Tan / Coral marble with brass trim pill form decorative box with removable lid and lined felt interior. In fine condi...

Hand thrown and incised postmodern floor vase (25.75" high) by Wesley Anderegg, circa 1980s.

Italian 1980s Post-Modern Vase in Alabaster Attributed to Alessandro Mendini Italy 1980s

Simplistic Native American pink granite sculpture on wood base. Piece is signed. Photographed with Eames chair for scale. Wood base photographed darker. See photos.

Three Delicate Bowls: The Art of Priscilla Mouritzen, a renowned ceramicist and artist with roots in South Africa and an international career. Born in 1945, she trained in ceramics i...

1980s Danish Combined Glass Vases - Candlesticks by Michael Bang for Holmegaard The two flexible designed Holmegaard vases are designed to be used both as vases and candlesticks dep...

Large Murano Signed Art Glass Vase with applied vibrant stripes by Walter Furlan. Signed on the base as pictured.

Enrico Cammozzo, Vetro Artistico Murano, Italy. Unique and colossal bowl made of glass, adorned with horizontal red glass decorations in relief. Handmade. Circa 1980/90s. Signed. Pe...

Rare Postmodern Constructivist Geometric Artec Collector's Collection Clock by Canetti, USA, 1980s. Postmodern Clock, ArTime Collection, by Canetti, Inc, 1980s This clock has a uniqu...

A sophisticated and striking piece of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative art, this hand-blown Murano glass vase embodies the refined craftsmanship and innovative techniques of the r...

Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen (born 1925), Danish artist and ceramist. Unique ceramic bowl. Dated 1986. Measures: 12.5 x 5.5 cm. In very good condi...

Shaped pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fired enameled miniature. Queen Victoria English style second half of the 19th century. Measurements cm. 2.2 ...

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...

"The Mystic" is an enchanting cold-painted Art Deco bronze sculpture, part of the esteemed "Theater in Bronze" series. This captivating piece is numbered 357/375. The sculpture portr...

Jolie vase par Alicia Penalba en porcelaine bleu nuit et à décor de scarifications. Edité par Artcurial à 900 exemplaires

Just in this stunning Modern Abstract Red Lacquer Aluminum Table Sculpture, in the manner of Jane Manus. This sculpture is all hand welded and lacquered in a beautiful Red color. No...

Cased Murano glass vases. Each signed Cenedese on underside with blue and silver Murano label. In a graduating smokey gray color with a lighter gre...

This is the smallest model of the Tusca vase series, designed by Lino Sabattini and produced by Rosenthal in the 1980s. The white porcelain vase features a silver coloured motif and ...

This very rare, large, berry colored ceramic vase was made in the 1980s by Jaru. Another mix matched vase in mauve/pink color is available on separate li...

Italian frosted vase with five bands of violet starting at bottom of vase and circling to the top. Has a decal on bottom stating 'Made in Italy'. Reminds me of milk glass. Vase is 12...

Stylish set of 2 postmodern aluminum candle holders. This pair has clean lines and a luminous aluminum finish. The bolt like design makes this ...

Very nice pottery, ewer, by the well known artist, John Gill, signed, dated 1986.

Scandinavian glass artist. Set of four paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade. Around the 1980s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 5.0 -...

Modernist stainless steel and marble abstract table sculpture by C.Jere c.1980 Looks amazing from any angle, Signed and dated.

This stunning and dramatic set of candlesticks were realized by Karl Springer- one of the most influential and important designers of the 20th century- in America, circa 1985. It features a concave base and a convex top connected by a cylindrical body all in lustrous brass with a chrome banding at the base and pinnacle of the bodies. Two of the candles are the same length, while the third (meant to be positioned in the center) is taller. The candle affixes to the center of the top of each candle stick via a pointed conical pin in chrome. With its austere form and bold modernist lines- inspired by the verve and élan of first rate Art Deco design- these candlesticks are as versatile as they are gorgeous. They would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Excellent condition. The candlesticks are documented on page 17 of the Springer catalogue...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

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

Too cute Shar Pei Dog Table Sculpture. Hand cast in clay like material hand painted. Vintage piece 1986. Signed by artist Sandra Brue for Sandicast San D...

Gorgeous post-modern art glass paperweight / sculpture by Svoboda Karlov circa 1980s. Great period design with floating red, white, and blue triangles in the manner of Alexander Cald...

Lladro, Spain. Large sculpture in glazed ceramics. Eskimo girl, 1980s. Measures: 26 x 21 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

Lisa Larson for Goebel. A pair of rare candlesticks in glazed porcelain. Santa and his wife. Dated 1987. Largest measures: 19 x 12.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

Marius Bessone for Vallauris. Unique ceramic bowl in crystalline glaze. Glaze in blue and green hues. Incised decoration. Approximately 1980. Stamped. Perfect condition. Dimensions: ...

Modernist Painted metal / steel Sculpture by John Metzen.. Over 7 feet high..Wonderful form,,,color .. Would make a statement in any environment..

A nice little Cartier Crystal Inkwell. It came with a matching Pasha Pen. It is dated 1989 and signed on the interior of the lid and features the logo on the...

Leather book box from England. Classic style leather front with creative snap lock to hide your special belongings. Looks perfect on your shelf. Add some classic old English leather ...

This is a mid-century vintage Italian pottery bowl/planter. This zebra bust pottery bowl has striking black-and-white glaze to the surface with pink accents. The pottery bowl was imp...

This brutalist sculpture, made of solid brass and aluminum, presents itself differently from every angle. The sculpture's curvature and the recessed center are the defining design fe...

Beautiful Tom Wesselmann limited edition plate, signed by the artist himself. Featuring a still life of a frozen tear. The plate is part of Rosenthal Munster Teller collection and is...

Hand blown glass vase made in Murano Italy by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1980 with the scavo technique. The vase has a light and translucent look, signed on the bottom. Seguso Vetri d'A...

This uncommon Jere sculpture is comprised of chromed steel 'spores' that together form an urchin or pom-pom figure at the top. A combination of brass and chromed steel rods with stee...

We are very pleased to offer a pair of avant-garde candlesticks, circa the 1980s. The foundation of each piece is a robust cone which then transitions into an inverted cone at the t...

Raku abstract torso sculpture by master potter Tom Neugebauer, dated 1988. Sculpture (which is affixed to lacquered black base) measures: 28.75" high x 12.75" x 13", with the base having a diameter of 11.75". Aluminum pedestal...

Italian handmade Murano glass abstract form sculpture. Signed by the artist, probably Sergio Costantini. The base is black glass and the sculpture is in multicolor Murano glass creat...

The original design of this gorgeous Vase is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at least th...

Signed 1980 Peter Bramhall art glass vase. Very unusual vase form by Bramhall. Signed to underside.

Soholm Ceramics, Denmark. Bikuben piggy bank annual "Sparemand" from 1980. Anders Andersen. Danish finance minister. Design by Arne Finne. Stoneware. Lim...

Very interesting set of sculptures with curved spiral shapes signed by the artist, numbered and dated. Each sculpture was made in a different year fr...

Hand made willow and cane elongated basket, unknown maker. Measures 32.5" by 10.5" by 6.25". Unsigned and in very good vintage condition.

Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...

A monumental pink postmodern Memphis Milano style cylindrical ikebana vase with squiggle collar, late 20th century. Signed by artist Masa Mami. One fla...

We offer for sale a small but significant handcrafted majolica vase, beautiful on its own but easy to combine with other pieces in a splendid combination, as shown in our photo set. ...

A stoneware circular box by Gustave Tiffoche (1930-2011) France, Guérande, Circa 1980