Abalone Furniture

A Silver plated frame with a beautiful pair of Edwardian hand-cut glass decanters with cut-glass stoppers. Once unlocked the handle can be lifted and swivelled to access the deca...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary three-panel framed porcelain artwork in gold, black and white. This is a masterpiece by a third generation master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita region of Japan who is the descendant of an extended family of prolific porcelain and ceramic artists. The artist's profile is available upon request. The kiln started in the 19th century with traditional kinrande techniques (gold enameled porcelain), but in accordance with the philosophy of the kiln’s founder, each subsequent generation pioneered in a field of the master’s choosing. Thus, the second generation is known for its yuri-kinsai (gold foil underglaze) and the third generation for its haku-yui (intertwining of precious-metal foils). Yuri-kinsai was termed in the 1950s as a new glazing technique. The main feature is a highly transparent overglaze on the gilded porcelain, cutting out stencils of gold foil for underglaze decorations. In this exceptional work, the artist has used gold leaf, black and white for expressing the dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese National Treasure. It is a pair of two-folded screens using...

Beautiful circular jewelry box with a fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. We s...

A large and impressive steel sculpture by world renowned artist Guy Dill. It consists of black welded steel circa 1990's. Welded signature.

Super cool mid-century modern mushroom lamp. Molded plastic featuring an orange and white marbled shade on a white base designed by Gilbert Softlite. The ultimate retro mushroom lamp...

A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is oval with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged with fro...

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

An exceptional American Mid-Century Modern wicker and glass étagère designed and manufactured by Founders in the United States during the 1960s. Combining sculptural form with refine...

A decorative mirror by the French artisan Thomas Boog, this remarkable, delicately crafted round piece of coquillage is made up of a variety species. The mirror embedded at the cente...

This fabulous octagonal box carved from Makrana marble. Once used for the Taj Mahal, it is known to be the most dense marble in the world. Inlaid Abalon...

Inspired by the idea of hidden treasure glimmering beneath water and sand, the Fontaine vase explores moments of quiet revelation—where precious elements gradually emerge from depth ...

For your consideration, a mid-century vintage Mexican brass and inlaid abalone shell pitcher, often attributed to or made in the style of Los Castillo Taxco. Stamped Made in Mexico. ...

This lovely pair of vintage silver-plate and abalone salad servers or serving pieces are from the 70's. They are marked Mexico and there are no other markings. Abalone is always beau...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pedestal bowl or compote dish with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...

Unique and beautifully hand crafted of abalone shell and brass and a copper head of turtle Has a lid that is considered to be the top of figurine box

Part of the Pleiades series, this Plume vase features a refined Nebula pattern that flows gracefully along its tall, slender silhouette. The elongated form lends the piece a sense of...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze large tray or charger plate with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Me...

A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table. Dating to the late 20th/early 21st century, featuring a spectacular round polished agate geode abalone inlay gold flake specimen style top layered in smooth resin creating a magnificent display, with rich coloring, beautiful depth, intricate detailing, distinctive character and brilliant light reflecting accents; mounted over a tripartite form polished gilt brass base, joined by a jagged shaped brass cross-stretcher with decorative openwork and unusual central drum mounted...

Pair of 19th century gold gilded frames from Florence, Italy, with a collage of Japanese abalone shell pieces, mother of pearl, and 18th century Italian fragments and a Florentine fl...

Pair of large gilt brass and Murano glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s. Socket: Each 3 x e14 (for standard screw bulbs).  

A vibrant and highly collectible original contemporary Aboriginal painting by Australian Indigenous artist James P. Simon, beautifully presented in an impressive custom Lucite shadow...

This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze dish or shallow bowl with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Meas...

The New Delhi is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and created after a long trip to India. Th...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: ...

Handsome neoclassical chest crafted in mahogany featuring a flame grained top with cross banding on a case with two cross banded drawers, brass hardware and inlaid ram head torchiere...

A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...

Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New Guinea. Shell pieces cut from the gold lipped pearl oyster found off the waters of Papua New Guinea. Their opalescent color ranges from deep gold yellow to pale yellow. Each is pierced at the crescent point for a cord attachment enabling the owner to wear them singly or together around the neck. One had a line of holes along the inner edge of the crescent as a decorative feature. Highly Collectible Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent) Pectoral Collected from the Foi Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa 1920’s. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1969. Evaluation date records: 1982. About: For the people of the Highlands, shells were considered treasures. As they were items that came from distant shores of Papua New Guinea they were already objects used for trade. The number one source of mother of pearl wealth was and is still is from the Thursday Island, one of the chain of Island that suggests the ancient land bridge across the Torres Straits from Cape York, Australia to New Guinea. They were fashioned into objects of adornment worn on costumes, hair, nose, etc. Of particular rarity was the gold lipped pearl shell. References: Plumes and Arrows, Inside New Guinea, COlin Simpson, Angus and RObertson, 1968. CATEGORY Anthropology: Ethnography. Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Pearl shell ornamentation (neck). Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections. Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

Pair of Sculptural Walnut and Terrazzo Side Tables, Attributed to John Keal for Brown Saltman. California Modern, circa late 1950s–1960s A striking pair of California Modern side t...

Elegant Art Deco desk lamp crafted in chrome-plated metal; it features a weighted rectangular base, a fixed vertical column, and a sliding horizontal arm fitted with an adjustable fa...

Quality unusual pair of antique Japanese imari shaped plates, having an unusual pair of shaped antique Japanese imari plates decorated with flowers, leaves, trees and birds in stunni...

An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer. Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier. Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Japanese dec...

One Murano glass on metal box, 2 bulbs per sconce. 3 pieces available upon request.

Beautiful pair of wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s. The fixtures are made of each six heavy ice Murano glass elements hanging on a gilt brass frame. Socket: Ea...

The Kimono vase is crafted from hand-worked copper and bronze, its rounded form finished with a richly patinated surface and layers of lacquer that lend depth and tonal variation. Cu...

This is exactly what designers and collectors crave for layered interiors. A beautifully proportioned mid-century shelving unit by the Northwest Chair...

Wonderful coral painted steel framed side table with a beautiful abalone shell top in the style of Tony Duquette. PRICE IS FOR 1 TABLE THERE ARE 2 TABLES AVAILABLE

European studio ceramicist, unique vase, 1987. Sculptural stoneware vase with a deep blue, subtly variegated glaze and an organic, asymmetrical opening. Signed and dated 1987. Origi...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

A striking Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher in the style of **Los Castillo**, beautifully crafted in brass and clad in shimmering abalone shell. The iridescent surface contrasts e...

Large decorative butterfly and grasshopper sculpture bowls from Mexico circa 1950's. In the style of Los Castillo. Each is signed with makers mar...

A Mid-Century modern textured glass and brass pendant light or chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A partly blac...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large plate or tray with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...

Antique map titled 'The Pacific Ocean'. This map depicts Australasia, New Zealand, Polynesia and islands in the Pacific Ocean including the Sandwich Islands. Artists and Engravers: Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1840. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny tears...

A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 16.75 ” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H x 2.75” W x 2.75” D S...

The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers endless possibilities, al...

Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.

Hammered polished nickel finish table with rock crystal top. Created by Phoenix Gallery. Custom size, finish, and quantity upon request.

This brass plaque featured in a shadowbox is of the famous circus horse "Black Eagle", and was made and framed circa 1855 to 1860. "Black Eagle" was purchased from the King of the Be...

1970s Mid-Century Modern bamboo style chrome and brass plate floor lamp. Lamp shade not included. Measures: Height to harp 57.25 inches. Height to socket 48.5 inches.

Contemporary circa 2000 Chinese Folk Art hand-woven abalone rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in white tones. Condition: new. A one-of-a-kind contemporary American hooked rug, American ...

Antique cast bronze Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s. Heavy quality casting of the lamp base. No cracks just surface wear which is age related. Rewired with a brown cloth flex and ...

Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...

Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl, shell Candlesticks. A pair of vintage brass and mother of pearl candle holder. These 8.25″ tall ca...

magnificent and rare vintage Berkel's Model 23 flywheel slicer, a true gem of engineering and design. This model was produced in the historical period between 1928 and 1936, and is p...

A pair of clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top. Exce...

A very decorative, yet practical table mirror with adjustable mirror = The base os quite thick and substantial, giving the piece a sense of purpose - perfect for the cottage, cabin, ...

A large, sculptural and dramatic table lamp made of drift or root wood with a polychrome finish that is a mix of charred, stained and oxidized-untreated areas. This massive lamp has ...