Illinois - Decorative Objects
to
162
1,766
207
193
186
325
1,255
400
390
458
273
5
1
15
11
9
76
134
130
52
34
379
184
66
33
26
20
13
12
9
8
7
6
5
3
2
2
2
1
780
600
459
253
234
72,832
64,267
800
740
671
603
549
Height
to
Width
to
2,166
2,079
2,107
61
30
28
18
18
Item Ships From: Illinois
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Mold Horse Head
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century Taxidermy mold horse head
This is a cool an unusual object for the wall (stand is easily removed) or tabletop as a decorative piece. Found in Argentina in the Fron...
Category
20th Century Argentine Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970, this ‘Stellaria’ candle tea light holder is just perfect. The clear textured glass is lovely, and the opening is the exact size to ho...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Craig Ellwood Painting Titled "For Josef - Silver #1"
By Craig Ellwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Craig Ellwood Painting Titled "For Josef - Silver #1" 1979-80
Painted Masonite and Plywood
Elwood Mid-Century Modern Architect / Artist
Signed, titled, dated and numbered to verso '7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Masonite, Plywood
Clyde Burt Ceramic Charger
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt ceramic charger in glazed stoneware with incised image.
Signature to underside: [CB].
American, c. 1965
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Nigerian Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990
By Oggetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990’s. Original excellent condition.
Measures 6.5” x 6.5” 4” tall
Category
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Coconut
Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960’s. Original excellent condition. Box is lined with black velvet.
Measures 12” long 5” tall 3” deep
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Gilt Chinese Persimmon Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the Republic period (1912-1949), this bowl is beautifully decorated with a rich, persimmon-orange glaze accented by gilt brushwork. Wrapped around the center of the bowl are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Blue Kraka Orrefors Vase by Sven Palmquist
By Sven Palmquist
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Mid century Kraka Orrefors blue vase by Sven Palmquist signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated today...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Petite Blue and White Chinese Pear Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Contrasted by a crisp white field, this small porcelain vase is decorated in the timeless blue-and-white style with bold brushwork and deep cobalt-blue color. The gracefully curved f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gigantic Original German Steiff Mohair Elk "Studio Animal" c1960s Five Feet Long
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Life-sized, mohair Steiff Elk, probably from the 1960s. Steiff referred to these life-size stuffed creatures as, “studio animals” and were very expensive when new. As I child, we wou...
Category
1960s German Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mohair, Wool
$2,450 Sale Price
36% Off
Giltmetal Deer
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a large sand filled gilt metal deer with a Moroccan feel to it.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$695
Pair of Petite Chinese Sancai Spice Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
With sancai glaze and a richly-aged patina, these petite ceramic spice jars are likely originated as a form of míngqì sculpture, a centuries-old tradition of burial figurines or "spi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$1,280 / set
Paul Hart American Craft Face Sculpture 1975
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Hart American Craft Face Sculpture 1975, Assemblage Made with Reclaimed Objects, Broom and mop heads, fence parts and wood wheels. Signed to Copper Studio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Trash Can
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Trash Can
This trash receptacle measures: 9 wide x 16 deep x 12 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
By Leza McVey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Partially glazed stoneware
Signature: Signed "Leza" inside the hand
Dimensions: 23¾" H × 14¼" W × 7¾" D
Conditi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller.
This is the only clock and was never produced.
Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Vase by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Skokie, IL
Alessio Tasca ceramic vase, Italy, 1970s
Additional Information:
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: 2” H x 11 1/2” W x 2 5/8” D
Condition: One small chip to top edge.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cubist Sculpture in Mirror Polished Chrome
Located in Chicago, IL
Cubist Sculpture in Mirror Polished Chrome
Striking Cubist-style mirror in polished chrome on plinth base. This sculptural piece features a dynamic interplay of angles and reflective...
Category
1960s Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Victorian Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Victorian Bust
Our collection features a cast plaster portrait of a young lady. Flowers and ribbons beautifully accent the upswept hair and draped fabric bodice. The vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Marble Dish Up
Up Intl. by Egidio Di Rosa
Pier Alessandro Giusti, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
Marble Dish Up & Up International by Egidio Di Rosa & Pier Alessandro Giusti Italy
Designed by Egidio Di Rosa and Pier Alessandro Giusti for Up & Up International. Black Marquina mar...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Cenedese Murano Glass Sculpture Style of Picasso
By Cenedese, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Chicago, IL
Cenedese Murano Glass Sculpture Style of Picasso. Amazing piece of glass sculpture with the look of a Picasso piece. Excellent condition.
Measures 11....
Category
1970s Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century kitchen vessel is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze that clings to its ribbed sides with subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring. The rounded shoulders are brushed with simple linework in a contrasting light brown glaze. Textured with pitted wear and other imperfections, the rustic vessel is wonderful as an unusual vase...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Newburyport Pewter Candlesticks by Towle, a Pair
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of traditional pewter candlestick holders made by Towle Silversmiths. Sleek flared capitals and graduated round bases. Marked ‘Towle’ underneath.
Each measures 3.75" tall x ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, the crow's wings are outstretched, read...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Folk Painted Tray with Railway Scene
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Chinese Repoussé Silver Grooming Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Stone Lock Counterweight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Devoid of figurative carvings, this primitive stone weight from the mid-19th century has an organic, abstract beauty. The stone has an oblong, lock-form shape with natural asymmetry ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Blue and White Scholar
s Joy Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary ginger jar continues the tradition of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics with classic curves and auspicious, hand-painted decorations. Symbols that would surely give a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Buddha-Form Mahogany and Black Lacquer Sculpture on White Lucite Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved and black lacquered mahogany bust of Buddha on mahogany plinth with white Lucite pedestal. The back of the head is open and can be used creatively. In this case, it is as a ve...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite, Mahogany, Lacquer
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Goldfish Motif Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of butter yellow Chinese hand painted gourd form vases. Painted with orange pairs of fancy goldfish to the front as well as the back along with aqu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Nineteen Inch Tall Rosenthal Columnar Form Porcelain Vase Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
This Rosenthal porcelain vase is classically elegant with a faceted columnar form and a satiny white glaze. The slender form and substantial height will allow for tall and dramatic f...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ginger Jar Shaped Vase In Celery
Rough Sand Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual petite vase in a tradition Asian ginger jar form with the uncommon rough sand like finish. The celery colored glaze abstract forms are outlined in black.
Category
1960s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed and eye catching outsider art "found" wood sculpture. Constructed from floor moldings and cut paper geometric appliques. Unsigned.
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece
By Paul Soldner
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece, Exhibited and published in Paul Soldner "A Retrospective" 1991
Page 97, Pedestal Piece (84-49) 1984, c...
Category
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
“Tiny Striped 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
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sergio Asti Vase
By Sergio Asti
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$4,200
Robert Arneson Footed Bowl 1960c.
By Robert Arneson 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Arneson Footed Bowl 1960 c.
circa 1960
glazed earthenware, incised 'ARNESON' on underside
Diameter 8.50"
3" high
Category
1960s Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The inky black gla...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Theodore Gall Iron Sculpture of a Fish with Human Face, Circa 1987
By Theodore Gall
Located in Chicago, IL
Thought provoking sculpture of a type of fish with the face of a man by Theodore Gall, 1987. Mounted on a chunk of lava rock, the fish has incredible patina that was applied by the a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Iron
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Nineteenth Century Silver Plate Centerpiece by Elkington and Co.
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Winnetka, IL
Mid nineteenth century silver plate naturalistic centerpiece by Elkington and Co. depicting deer and flora.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,120 Sale Price
60% Off
Post Modern Sculpture by Floyd Gompf
By Floyd Gompf
Located in Winnetka, IL
Post Modern Biomorphic sculpture in metal by Floyd Gompf. There are inserted nails on the underside that support the whole.
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Plates with Garden Scenes, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes.
This pair of fine porcelain dishes is a beautiful example of famille rose, decorated with pastel enamels in a palette of purple, turquoise, and pink. The center of each plate is decorated with a calm scene of a woman and a young boy in a garden, surrounded by flowering plum branches and lingzhi fungi of immortality. The scene is bordered by an all-over purple fish...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Pale Stone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...
Category
20th Century Chinese Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Spice Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
J.L. Corum Burled Claro Walnut Compote Bowl, Late 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and polished compote, crafted from Burl Claro Walnut by J.L. Corum. Claro Walnut is an American exotic tree, native to the upper Sacramento River basin. The lumber it pro...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Ram Sculpture Clad In Miniature Glass Mosaic
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed abstract ram sculpture with thousands of tiny tiles in lavender, turquoise and mirrored glass.
Category
1970s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
“Tiny Rust 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
Fantoni for Raymor Deep Purple and Blue Ceramic Bowl 1955
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantoni for Raymor Deep Purple and Blue Ceramic Bowl 1955
Dimensions:
9" diameter 3.5" high
Signed underside [Fantoni Italy for Raymor]
Condition: good original vintage conditional
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Illinois - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Read More
How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Black Rabbit Sculpture
Blue Bottle Set
Brass Crab
Brass Koi Fish
Bronze Shepherd
Bronze Skeleton
Bronze Spaniel
Bullseye Art
C Jeres 1969
Carved Bishop
Carved Stone Horses
Cast Iron Mortar And Pestle
Ceramic Dalmatian
Ceramic Green Birds
Ceramic Penguin
Ceramic Piggy Banks
China Turtle
Chinese Blue And White Jar With Dragon