1980s Decorative Objects

Vintage vase for flowers in textured glazed porcelain by Rosenthal, Century New Wave Series, c.1980s. This work of Postmodern design captures collaboration of American and Finnish ...

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda sculpture , 1980's

Original ceramic bobble doll Hawaiian hula boy playing a Ukulele made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It depicts a young Native Hawaiian boy with a U...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II Scottish cast sterling silver and wood desk paperweight in the form of a dog's head; an addition to our animal related silverware collection This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II cast Scottish sterling silver paperweight has been realistically modelled in the form of a dog's head, surmounted a chamfered wooden plinth. The dog's head model incorporates details reproducing the canine's facial features and fur. The vintage silver dog ornamentation is fitted to a square wood plinth, fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver plaque...

Late 1970s - Early 1980s Mid-Century Modern Venetian vase of elegant Minimalist ovoid shape, in a chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown by Salviati, with a high-quality decorati...

Vintage decorative vase with cover or jar made in blown apple green Murano crystal glass, designed and signed by Carlo Moretti. Can be accompanied by the same item in amethyst color ...

Studio steel sculpture of animal using found objects. Sculpture measures 26" wide, 15" deep and 26" high.

Italian glass artist, unique art glass vase in modernist design. Circa 1980s. Illegibly signed Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 10.5 cm.

Unique vase in floral pattern, color white and black with random red, rust blossoms has highlights, organic oval shape. Measures: H 30 cm x 23 cm, Signed Tino Rossi 1/1 at the bottom...

Vintage marais international glass fruit bowl , 1980s France

This is a original very collectable IWC Porche Design Titanium Automatic Men's Watch. Swiss Manufacture 42 mm Mechanical Movement. Calibre 7750. Year 1980. PORSCHE DESIGN TITAN CHR...

1980s sculpture made by C. Jere with faint signature still present. Aluminum parrot sits atop golden perch. The square base is made from marble with a gold plate. The perch with parr...

Glass vase of irregular shape in shades of yellow with gold and silver leaf inclusions. The body of the vase has dense transparent glass applications to create movement. Under the ba...

Lino Tagliapietra, Vase, 1980, H. 25 cm. Transparent and opaque, eggplant-colored glass. Marked on the floor: LT. F31. 1980 (engraved).

Pair of hand carved walnut wood birds. This lovely pair of wood birds features beautiful details and each bird is finely standing on a wooden base. A cheerful decor pieces to grace...

Titled 'Skull & Horn, Rome 4' this bronze by Californian Jack Zajac (born 1929) is numbered 2 in an edition of 12. In 1954, having been awarded the prestigious Rome Prize in painting...

Circa 1980 We offer this Brutalist Bronze Unicorn Sculpture attributed at Pal Kepenyes.

Fabulous large scale freeform iron sculpture circa Mid-1980s. This can be used indoors or out. Unsigned.

Signed Cenedese rare & large art glass bowl attributed to Professor Antonio Da Ros, made circa 1980s. This is a magical piece of murano glass - measuring a large 29.7cms / 12 inches ...

1980s Tessellated stone sphere.

French sculptor, double-sided face in solid bronze on bronze base. Heavy sculpture of high quality. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Edition 4/8. With foundry/makers mark. Perf...

Pair of roosters handmade in Murano glass, Italy 1980s. Dimensions of the two roosters: 1) height 27.5 cm, width 20 cm, diameter 6 cm, depth 10 cm. 2) height 26 cm, width 19 cm, base...

Vase made in Czechoslovakia under the brand name Barovier and Toso B.A.G, datable to the 1980s. It is a blown glass artifact worked with the technique of flameworking, which involves...

Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by Alberto Giacometti, with use of African tribal motifs and brutal...

Pair of Scandinavian Modern vases "Kulvas" (bulletvase) in brass produced for Skultuna, Sweden by Pierre Forsell. Stamped 1807. Pierre Forsell (1925-2004) was a trained silversmith. ...

This is a mammoth vase. This striking, sculptural stoneware vase by contemporary ceramicist Aleph Hammer demonstrates the artist’s mastery of organic form and architectural balance. ...

Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg Studiohand, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl shaped like a flower. Glazed in shades of purple. Approximately from the 1980s. Signed. In perfect condition...

Wonderful Ron Lee clown figurine. It is signed by makers and it is dated 1985. This beautiful piece is depicting a Child Embracing a Clown. This figurine is crafted from white metal,...

This vintage Italian Murano signed Seguso vase is from the 1980s. The palette of cream to tan that goes to gray sweeping large stripes goes to a clear background with 10 assorted tea...

The beautiful combination in this scalloped bowl of the colors of the carved green stone set against the lapis lazuli blue is a knock out! From the 1980s. Great as a decorative bowl,...

Postmodern ceramic vase in a pastel palette with black interior, circa 1980s. Intriguing form / shape with geometric and linear decoration. Signed "R" to the underside.

H. Dresler for Rosenthal. Vase and candle holder in hand-painted porcelain. Beautiful marbled gold decoration. 1980s. The vase measures: 10 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Rare vide poche in emailed ceramic designed by ceramist François Châtain in the 1980's. Original sticker on the piece.

Michi Raphael (American, 1925-1996) "Girl in a Mink Coat" Sculpture, 1980s, polished gilt metal mounted on a green marble plinth. 27.75" H x 8" W x 9.5" D. Provenance: From an East 8...

1980s Hugh vase Hirschberg white and blue.

Elegant round decorative box featuring a brass frame with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay arranged in a diamond pattern across the lid and sides. The luminous iridescence of the shel...

This is a original very collectable IWC Porche Design Titanium Automatic Men's Watch. Swiss Manufacture 42 mm Mechanical Movement. Calibre 7750. Year 1980. PORSCHE DESIGN TITAN CHR...

Elly Kuch (1929-2008) and Wilhelm Kuch (1925-2022). Two unique ceramic vases. One vase in matte glaze with brownish tones. The other vase with glaze in yellow and pink tones. From ...

Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different colours glass, so that one looks to be absorbed by the other. In this case, the two colours are green for the core and clear/crystal for the outer layer. The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very good original conditions, with minor scratches/hairlines and the expectable patina of a four decades old object...

Large cubist totem sculpture, depicting a non figurative figure, built out of a massive block of wood and sculpted in several different shaped smaller wooden blocks. Made of burned w...

American Art Pottery Dragon Kiln Fired Vase designed by Paul Chaleff. This is a very large oversized American Art Pottery Vase created by Paul Chaleff, back in 1986. The art pottery...

Elly Kuch (1929-2008) and Wilhelm Kuch (1925-2022). Two unique ceramic vases. One vase with glaze in greenish tones. The other vase with glaze in bluish tones. From the 1980s. Signe...

Elly Kuch (1929-2008) and Wilhelm Kuch (1925-2022). Two unique ceramic vases. One vase with a glossy glaze in bluish and violet tones. The other vase with a glaze in brown shades. A...

Exceptional unique marked / signed masterwork artisan hand carved art pottery by British ceramic / clay / stoneware master-craft artist Maggie Barnes, circa 1987. This piece represen...

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...

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

Murano bowl in green mouth-blown art glass. Curved design. Italy, 1980s. Measures: 23 x 7 cm. In excellent condition.

A gorgeous trio of 3 large lidded urns to accessorize dining table, console, center hall or mantel. They are: 1- 19th century crystal with elongated co...

Decorative oblong table box in 925 sterling silver. The bottom of the box was hand-shaped from a sterling silver sheet and hammered and then finished with a flat edge. The hinged and...

Three large bowls in art glass decorated with flowers and trees. Skruf, Sweden and others, 1980s. Largest measures: 21 x 12 cm. In very good condition.

Dimensions: 11cm Height , 7cm Width , 5cm Depth Condition: Mint

California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick Holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1998, United States Discover the charm of our Vintage California...

Prepare to be swept away by an emblem of shimmering sophistication: Curtis Jere’s “Outfold” wall sculpture, a cascading wave of silver and gold metal artistry from the glamor-drenche...

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s. Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Stylish blue and cream marbled resin photo frame adds a touch of modern sophistication to any decor. The frame features a bold marbled pattern with shades of deep blue and ivory, fra...

Perfume Bottle realized by Lalique France for Nina Ricci in 1987. Excellent condition.

Francis Milici (b. 1952) for Vallauris. Organically shaped unique vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in green and soil shades. 1980s. Measures: 40 x 11 cm. In excellent con...

Fractal resin sculpture by Pierre Giraudon, consisting of a pink sphere on a pale yellow cubic base. Sphere diameter: 14,5 cm (5.71 inches) Cubic base: 14,5 cm (5.71 inch) X 14,5 cm ...

A large round vase by French manufacturer Faienceries et Emaux de Longwy, named "Jazzy" and designed by Danillo Curetti in the 1980's. This piece is rare, numbered no. 4 from a limit...

This beautiful hand painted decorative vase features a mesmeric arabesque pattern and inviting colors of red, orange and blue. Perfect a as an elegant centerpiece on your dining room...