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A very nice set of 3 trays, woven into a herringbone pattern. From the 1960s or 70s, these are classic vintage and would be great in any setting! They're in very nice condition with no damage, each has a name on the back in small font. They measure 18.5"W x 13 1/8"T x 1.5"D and stack nicely. They come from a non-smoking home.. Dimensions 13 W 18.5 D 1.5 H Styles Boho Chic Coastal Period 1970s C...

This unique piece is hand-made and one-of-a-kind! It consists of an earthenware bottle with a geometrically abstract stopper. The colors are earth tones and vary depending on which side of the bottle you see. The stopper is glazed and painted halfway down, the earthenware can be seen around the edge of the bottle and the bottom half of the stopper. The base has felt buttons all around and is si...

This mid-century vase screams Italian pottery, no? Each side has the face of a woman with long hair, the carvings done in sgraffito style with a heavy drip glaze. The base is unfinished with what remains of "Made in Italy" stamped on it. The top rim has wear on one side to the color, but no chips or cracks. It's actually in quite excellent condition for its age. Measures 8"T and comes from a no...

What a unique set! I had it in a glass-front cabinet for years on display with some wine glasses but never used it. I love the uniqueness and thought everyone should see it! It has 3 items - a stopper, corkscrew and bottle opener, each hand carved/assembled into a little man, all sitting on a handmade bench measuring 7" wide. Age and wear-appropriate use, but no damage to the pieces, they're al...

A very nice vintage famille jaune vase using enamels in blue, brown, green, white and rose, depicting dragons and foo dogs. No damage to the vase, it could use a light cleaning and it measures 5.25" tall, with the opening diameter of 2". The vase is unmarked and would look great with a full bouquet of flowers in complementing colors!. Dimensions 5.5 W 5.5 D 5.25 H Styles Chinese Period 1960s Co...

A beautiful Murano amber glass vase, with a turkey sporting an amazingly colorful cornucopia in orange and yellow accents. On the back of the vase, one feather is missing a tiny piece on the end, less than 1/4", appropriate for age and use. No chips or cracks otherwise. It stands 8.75" tall to the top of the cornucopia. A very pretty, unique piece!. Dimensions 5.5 W 4 D 8.75 H Styles Mid-Centur...

A lovely vintage light from the middle of the century. This 4-panel pendant light could work indoors or outdoors and features etched glass panels with a molded toleware metal frame. The panels are in excellent condition with no cracks, hanging mechanism also in very good condition. There is some paint on one corner of the metal that's likely been there a while! The total length when hung is 15....

This is a beautiful porcelain pot, standing 6.75"T x 6"W. Made in Japan in the likeness of Royal Crown Derby's Blue Mikado pattern, this would have been exported in the early 1900s. The piece is unmarked and in remarkably good condition for its age. No chips or cracks, it has iron ore staining and pitting, appropriate for age. A different hand painted scene on each side. Not able to capture it ...

Very nice Chinese export porcelain bowl, hand painted enamel on the sides, including a rooster! Aqua enamel interior. Measures 6" in diameter. Minor wear to the interior enamel, appropriate for age and use, no chips or cracks. From a non-smoking home.. Dimensions 6 W 6 D 3 H Styles Chinese Period 1920s Country of Origin China Item Type Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Shop Sustainably with Chairis...

Only 76 of these sets were ever made of this beautiful, limited-edition canister set, all the way from Italy. Hand painted in shades of blue with a butterfly at the top of each, they're in very good condition with no damage or repairs. Each of the 4 canisters is complete with a lid. Signed and numbered 76/20. Flour - 10" Sugar - 9" Coffee - 8.75" Tea - 7". Dimensions 10 W 6 D 6 H Styles Italian...

A beautiful set of 9 hand-painted, terra cotta tiles from Mexico. There are 5 tiles that are 4"x4" and 4 tiles that are 3"x3". Most have a plain terra cotta backing, a couple have the plaster from wherever they previously lived. All fronts in good condition with minor crazing and wear appropriate for age and use.. Dimensions 4 W 4 L 0.25 H Styles Spanish Tile Usage Interior Wall Period 1960s Co...

Murano is known for quality glass, some of the items are very unique. This unique item can be used as decor in the glass hat form, or because it is flat on the top, turned upside down and used as a vase, planter or for votive candles. In excellent condition, there is no damage to the piece, it measures 8.75" wide and stands 4.5"T.. Dimensions 8.75 W 8.75 D 4.5 H Styles Modern Art Subjects Fashi...

A hard-to-find enamelware laundry or kitchen scullery rack from Germany. Each pail specifically designated for a different item, it would have hung over the wash basin for easy reach and could have been used in the kitchen or the laundry. Sand - would have been used to scour heavy grime soap - likely would have been a paste or solid to dissolve in water soda - would have been used to soften wat...

A beautiful pair of antique Walther & Sohne frosted satin glass candlesticks. Established in 1888 in Germany, they were well-known for their art deco glass pieces made in the 1930's, where they capitalized on the glamor of the era and produced bowls, centerpieces and figural nudes, making high-quality, decorative glass affordable for the middle class. These are beautiful examples of these and a...

This gorgeous piece is from 1969, #6944 from Blenko. A stunning tangerine color, it reacts orange under UV light, indicating the presence of cadmium. The pontil on the base is present, but hard to capture in the photo. No chips or cracks, it is in wonderful vintage condition! It measures 6.5"T x 5.5" at its widest point and comes from a non-smoking home.. Dimensions 5.5 W 5.5 D 6.5 H Styles Mid...

From the 1870s or 1880s, this set of doorknobs feature the original white porcelain knobs and the cast iron rim lock. This piece has a rare spring-loaded latch bolt instead of a key. The bolt works, but given the rusty nature of the rim lock, it takes a bit of effort to move. The rim lock is decorated in gorgeous scrollwork. No numbers or marks found. The back of the plate features the original...

An incredible version of Royal Doulton's "Blue Children" series, known now as "Babes in the Woods". Of the 24 scenes in this series, this is #15, titled 'Girl Rummaging in Mother's Basket' and was made around 1909. The series spans from 1890 and 1930 and was a combination of transfer and hand painting on a variety of porcelain items from vases to jardini res to plates. Most, like this one, has ...

This is an extremely rare 1950's ceramic crescent vase attributed to Italian artist Ottavio Galante. In remarkable condition for its age, it has a flow and a fluidity that makes this a stand-out piece. There are 2 tiny flea bites that can be felt along the edge, appropriate for age and use. One of its best attributes is the color - darker around the edge and going to light in the center, which ...

Stunning set of 4 vintage glasses, new but w/o their original box. Each glass is 6.5" tall, and this discontinued pattern was from the late '80s. Very clear color, beautifully cut stems, no chips. Pictures don't do these justice!. Dimensions 4 W 4 D 6.5 H Styles Art Deco Brand Mikasa Period Late 20th Century Country of Origin Germany Item Type Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Shop Sustainably with...

This is an excellent pair of smaller wood sculptures, excellent for accent decor. Both pieces of wood are very old and have been hand-carved out of architectural fragments of wood and recently mounted on wrought iron stems and bases. The centuries in nature are evident in the wood - the deep grain erosion, the oxidized patina and the reduced weight of the pieces. One piece has an architectural ...