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Item Ships From: Illinois
English Queen Anne cast brass candlestick with scalloped base, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with a scalloped and corner cut base with seam casting. Birmingham, England, circa 1780.
Category

Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Red Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American red painted oak splint round gathering basket with a tapered asymmetrical form making it perfect for hanging on a wall. Found in Western Massachusetts.
Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure, c. 1915
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure with projecting pulley posts on the sides and a brass drop ring handle with circular bra...
Category

1910s Chinese Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Famille Rose Longevity Vases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for the petite size, this pair of vases is a beautiful example of famille rose enamelware, also known as fencai ware, meaning "powdery color." Manufactured in the Qing court’s imperial workshops, this technique of overglazing porcelain with enamel gets its name from the white, opaque enamels used to create color gradients and a soft, pastel effect. Each vase depicts a meeting of Shoulao, the God of Longevity...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Native Chippewa Birch Bark Berry Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Native Chippewa berry basket is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, made entirely from birch bark. The rough, textured white bark forms the sturdy sides of...
Category

20th Century American Native American Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Polished Silver Decantor, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Arno"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary d...
Category

Early 2000s Canadian Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early Peter Voulkus Ceramic Vase
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Peter Voulkus ceramic vase early 1960'd [unsigned].
Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Enameled Silver Chrysanthemum Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely silver box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The petite bonbonnière is formed of high quality silver with a rectangular cartouche form and a removable lid. T...
Category

20th Century Japanese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Vintage English Brass Anchor Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite vintage English brass candlesticks showcase a captivating anchor design that is sure to enchant any admirer of fine craftsmanship. Fashioned in the form of anchors, t...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

“Tiny Brocade Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Category

18th Century Rustic Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Trio of vintage lucite and brass, chrome banding desk accessories
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful trio of vintage lucite box , dish and lighter from the 1970s. The brass and chrome banding elevates the quality to these piece...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Selenite Specimen Mounted on Acrylic Block
Located in Winnetka, IL
A compact, naturally textured selenite specimen mounted on a clear acrylic block for presentation. The stone features layered, fibrous formations with a subtle shimmer, ranging in ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn This Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn showcases the timeless artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Serpent s run, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
By Robert Segal
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
Category

1990s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form raised on two runners, and with a circular convex bowl in the center. There are several knife marks on one side making us believe that this was used in the kitchen. Today its perfect for catching your keys, pocket change...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

20th Century New Guinea Drum with Drumstick
Located in Winnetka, IL
Hand-carved wooden drum from New Guinea, featuring intricate painted patterns in white, red, and black across the cylindrical body. The surface displays symmetrical curvilinear motif...
Category

Mid-20th Century Guinean Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hivo Van Teal Pyramidal Acrylic Sculpture
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Chicago, IL
Four part acrylic pyramidal sculpture by Hivo Van Teal. Four canted and bevelled triangular pieces of acrylic or Lucite with an open circular carved centre. All surmounted on a bevel...
Category

1970s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Regatta , An American Brutalist Iron Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American Brutalist iron sculpture, titled Regatta, captures the dynamic energy of a sailboat race with bold, abstracted forms. The composition features four sai...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Bisque Porcelain Macaque Monkeys
Located in Chicago, IL
This delightful pair of white bisque porcelain long-tailed macaque monkeys brings charm and whimsy to any space. One monkey sits serenely, cradling a ripe peach in its delicate hands...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Orient Flume Iridescent Art Glass Pulled Feather Jack in the Pulpit Vase
By Orient Flume
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding iridescent pulled feather art glass Jack in the Pulpit vase by the renown glass artists at Orient & Flume. The front features a beautiful and vibrant iridescent gold. Th...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Shell edge pearlware grape leaf condiment dish, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English shell edge pearlware grape leaf condiment dish on three hemispheric feet. Stamped on the underside: T England, circa 1820.
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware

Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun and unique domed studio pottery lidded jar with a textured pattern reminiscent of snakeskin and with stamped flowers. Marked illegibly on t...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
Category

Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box From the collection of Dorsey Reading Material: Bronze resin, brass hinge, plastic-laminated interior Dimensions: 6.50" H × 11.50" W ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...
Category

Early 19th Century Korean Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s likely that this mortar would have lived in a larger wood or marble holder, and removed ...
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tessellated stone and pencil reed tray
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a very unique tessellated stone and pencil reed tray in the manner of maitland smith probably from the 1980s
Category

1980s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century French Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century French vineyard basket hand-woven from reeds with a heavy rim, rope handles, and wooden slat bottom. Perfect for laundry, or filled with throw pillows a...
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

Slice #1, Objet d Art - Sliced Figurine with Hood Ornament on a Marble Base
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antiqued Red Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Antiqued red lacquer trinket box This trinket box measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 7.5 inches high This box is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bavarian Hunt Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century Bavarian hand carved fruitwood hunt plaque depicting a roe deer hanging from a wooden peg over an oak branch with leaves and ...
Category

19th Century German Country Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

"Horse Weary Rider" Large Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted from a single piece of 34" tall wood, this work portrays a man on his horse, wearily resting his head on the horse's mane.
Category

1960s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of whimsical 19th century German black forest carved wood candlesticks depicting moonflowers and cattails, mounted on oval bases with gilt painted details.
Category

19th Century German Country Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. A thick brown glaze clings to the upper half of the jar, dripping to a s...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Modernist Carved Stone Portrait Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
This 21st century hand-carved stone portrait bust is expertly hewn from a striped gray and tan stone. The artist expertly and intentionally utilized the natural veining of the stone ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Aquaring, Sculptural Polished Silver Decanter, Made In Italy
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver decanter is both beautiful and functional. Fabricated in Italy, this proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a s...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Incredible 18th Century English Mahogany Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century, or earlier, English mahogany platter hand carved of one piece of wood, with a handle on one side, butterfly joint repairs, and a fantastic patina that onl...
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Italian Avocado Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful and whimsical mid-20th century Italian porcelain sculpture with five avocados, one cut in half with the pit showing, and placed in a basket with grass, all molded in porcel...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Silver leaf infused blown case glass vase by Seguso Verti d Arte, 1970
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Mouth blown case glass art vase with a waisted standing rim below a flaring lip. The deep slate blue/black glass is infused with silver leaf flecks and encased in clear glass. The un...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

French cast pewter candlestick with grape vine motif, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Continental cast pewter candlestick with delicate grape vine motif around the circular domed base and on the cylindrical collar between the candle cup and tapered shaft. France, cir...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Brass Palm Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Brass Palm Tree Sculpture This sculpture measures: 14.5 wide x 14.5 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick, 1750
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Queen Anne hollow core cast brass candlestick with scalloped edge bobeche and a faceted shaft knob peened to a scalloped edge domed base. A square groove on the interior of the candl...
Category

Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Jacques Blin French Ceramic Turquoise Blue Sgraffito Chalice Vase
By Jacques Blin
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Blin turquoise blue glazed with iconic sgraffito drawings tall chalice vase. Iconic sgraffito etching at the neck and the bottom with lines and circles within bands. Cream gl...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Stone Carver s Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
Category

19th Century French Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Wooden Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 19th century Central American wooden mortar with a beautifully hand-hewn texture and a well worn finish. Mortars like these were used to crush grains, spices, herbs, and othe...
Category

19th Century Central American Tribal Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Brass Miniature Opera Mask on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature cast brass Italian opera mask, mounted on a custom steel stand, offers a charming glimpse into the extravagant world of 18th and 19th-century Venetian masquerade balls...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Slice #4 , Objet d Art - Sliced Figurine with Wooden Column on a Marble Base
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Miniature English cast brass candlestick, 1800-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Late Georgian hollow core cast miniature brass candlestick. The candle cup with bobeshe is supported by an inverted trumpet candle shaft to a quarter round & waist to a circular base...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

American cast iron strap work carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste, 1885
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American cast iron strapwork style carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste. Mounted on a custom iron stand. The hinge has a slight patina of rust and some surface marks are visib...
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier This figurine measures: 5.5 wide x 5.75 deep x 16.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...
Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

China Trade Cast Brass Engraved Double Handle Tray
Located in Kenilworth, IL
China trade cast brass standing rim brass tray engraved with three female figures in a domestic garden. The tray is fitted with two hinged semi circular faux bamboo handles that fold...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Brass Deer Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century German cast brass tray depicting three deer in a forest hiding under a maple tree and about to leap into an open field. ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Persimmon Orange Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in vibrant persimmon-orange glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a nar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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