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Item Ships From: Chicago
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Scholars Objects
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese blue-and-white ceramics have inspired ceramists worldwide since cobalt was first introduced to China from the Middle East thousands of years ago. This contemporary vase from ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Drafting Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids, MI, he looks to the raw beauty and inherent potential of his manufacturing hometown as an endless source of creative inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Double Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Two vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Double vase can uniquely accommodate a single stem to full flower...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Toussian Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"A + L" Car Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis This vintage hanging flying swan sculpture, signed by Sylvia Weis, is a stunning piece of art that will add elegance and ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Stone Shoemaker s Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Gu Form Vases with a Tall Arched Handle Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
The gu vase form dates back as far as 1600 BC, when it was originally cast in bronze. This set of early 20th century pewter gu vases would have been used in traditional Southern Chin...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this oblong basin has fantastic character. Once used to hold grain as a part of the threshing process, the early 20th century tub displays the warmth of oakwood, now beautifully aged with a rich patina. The tub's unusual shape offers a rustic charm and fits seamlessly into modern interiors as a shallow planter...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively grind, mash, and macerate herbs and seeds in preparation of healing remedies. Beautifully aged with a rich patina, this iron mortar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chinese Auspicious Gourd Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Skirted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature ceramic table is from Shanxi Province and may have been made to represent Mingqi, a type of ancient Chinese burial good. Mingqi were plac...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied textures and colors come from its utilitarian design. The paralle...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

American Hudson River School Gilded Wood Frame / or Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early antique Hudson River School Design frame of quality construction and gilding. Large enough to make a nice wall mirror. the opening inside is 13.5" x 17.5
Category

19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

fferrone Pair of Contemporary Black Serving Trays Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift and lift, too - set of two Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The contemporary black serving trays titled Lift collection will redefine the landscap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

fferrone Contemporary Abstract Large Black Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift - large size Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The abstract contemporary black serving tray titled lift will redefine the landscape of your table s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Chinese Literati Tea Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century tray reflects the Qing-dynasty literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. Once used to serve tea or hold scholarly implements, the tray is...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Footed Zhenzhu Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

fferrone Sculptural Darkened Minimal Steel Centerpiece Tray with Two Vessels
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the sculptural Maison Collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Chinese Cast Iron Chrysanthemum Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage iron mortar from China's Shanxi province was cast in low relief with a delicate chrysanthemum in bloom. Originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

fferrone Contemporary Decorative Dark St. Steel Medium Bowl Vessel Centerpiece
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong contemporary architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the minimal Maison collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

White Glazed Ball Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking short-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's historic Jian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Century Chinese Spring Blossoms Phoenix Tail Vase, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Translated as “After the New Year, spring will begin in Suzhou (China’s garden city),” the beautifully scripted phrase painted at the top of this elegant vase is accompanied by the s...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Persimmon Orange Oval Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period, this petite leather tobacco pouch is accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Zhenzhu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare 18th C Wooden Statue of St. John the Baptist
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...
Category

18th Century French Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Seagulls Sculpture Mounted on Onyx by Bijan Bahar
By Bijan Bahar
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely mid-century sculpture done by Bijan Bahar features 5 seagulls that appear to be flying wing to wing. It is a tall and fine example of the types of sculptures that earne...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ornate Mantle Clock and 2 Candelabras - Garniture Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ornate Mantle Clock and 2 Candelabras - Garniture Set This art nouveau brass mantel clock and 2 candelabras will dress up any home. This set boasts beautif...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gunnar Ander Brass 4 Candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Chicago, IL
Gunnar Ander brass 4 candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed 9" tall 2.50"diameter Condition very good original condition
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Grid by Erin Vincent, 2024
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural abstract wall sculpture made from aqua resin, epoxy, wire, and acrylic by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. Hanging hardware not included. Erin Vincent is a Canadian artist w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin

Early Sizable Egon Weiner Wall Hanging Ceramic of Beethoven
By Egon Weiner
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Sizable Egon Weiner Wall Hanging Ceramic. We believe the sculpture is of Beethoven.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Petite French Bronze Cherub Ormolu Rococo Louis XV Style Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable Petite French bronze Cherub clock. Uncertain to the exact age of the clock. I would estimate it to be from the early 20th century, but pos...
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hugo Leven Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Tray / Dish, Germany, circa 1900
By Kayserzinn 1, Hugo Leven
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugo Leven Kayserzinn Art Nouveau tray / dish, Germany, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Neolithic Jar on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish Modernist Vases
By Tamara Aladin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish modernist vases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century French Fabric Bust. Antique bust found in Paris was a shop display and is now a fantastic object with a rich and gorgeous patina. Tur...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Linen

Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust
Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust
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Piet Hein Ursa Major Seven-Arm Candelabrum … Danish Modern Brass Candle Holder
By Piet Hein
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid brass candelabrum, named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein while living in Argentina. He designed this to remind him of his home in Denmark, since the star ...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Blenko Art Glass Vase Pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Blenko Art Glass vase pitcher. Attributed to Wayne Husted.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 4 Darkened Brass Coasters by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 darkened brass coasters by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 12 x W 9.5 cm Materials: darkened brass Hand-formed from a sheet of brass, emphasizing ...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wave Candlestick (single candlestick, large, blackened)
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Available in short (12") and tall (16"). Foun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Woman with Doves Bronze Sculpture on a Marble Base by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Woman with Doves Bronze Sculpture on a Marble Base by Emmanuel Villanis This stunning piece captures the grace and elegance of a woman surrounded by doves, symbolizing peace...
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Large Enamel over Steel Metal Bowl by Prust Hill of Hanova Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Avocado & Blue Enamel Metal Bowl by the Hanova of Pasadena. The last photo shows what appears to be a layer of copper possibly used in the production process of this bowl. When photographing up close under light, the camera produces the last photo included in listing. HANOVA OF PASADENA Hanova began 1962 is a collaboration between Erwin Prust and Bob Hill in Hollywood, California. Prust and Hill experimented using a small furnace to improve the technique of enamel coating on steel rather than the typical base metal of copper. Prust and Hill moved the production to Pasadena, California. Hill designed pieces and Prust, with his background in porcelain enamel processes, perfected the techniques and managed production. During this time, Prust honed and finally perfected the enamel lava and crazing texturing technique on steel that signifies their distinctive pieces. The process of perfecting the surface was a lengthy one. The finish required three coats of enamel to be fired independently at about 1400 degrees. The steel was cleaned and etched, and fired with a base coat. Secondly came a coat of olive-colored enamel. The third and final coat was the primary color of the piece that revealed the olive color underneath. Rust, mustard, turquoise, blue and green were the most popular of the 10 colors. Each piece was unique and random in its texturing. The company ran a small operation, with only 2 to 3 employees as a production workshop team. In 1967, Hill’s enthusiasm for the business had all but died, and he sold his share to Prust. After Hill, who was the the primary designer for the company, Prust hired Charles Chaney...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Italian Green Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Barovier Toso, 1930s
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare hand-blown Murano glass vase attributed to the esteemed Barovier & Toso atelier in the 1930s. Its fluid, organic form captures the artistry of hand-blown glass. Defined by a s...
Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chicago - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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