A lidded basket from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.This basket is of traditional design. Both top and bottom have four corners.The Kuba are known for their exquisite raffia textiles, but basketry is another area where they excel. Many baskets include elaborate enterplays of circle and square, where the basket will begin with one and end up with the other. The four pointy corners are also a trademark. The peg was used to anchor the basket in the grass roof of the hut. Such baskets were used to store foodstuff, to keep food fresh or warm, and also to serve meals. They were also used to store valuable and cosmetic items.

A lidded basket from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba are known for their exquisite raffia textiles, but basketry is another area where they excel. Many baskets include elaborate enterplays of circle and square, where the basket will begin with one and end up with the other. Such baskets were used to store foodstuff, to keep food fresh or warm, and also to serve meals. They were also used to store valuable and cosmetic items.

The Kuba are known for their exquisite raffia textiles, but basketry is another area where they excel. Many baskets include elaborate enterplays of circle and square, where the basket will begin with one and end up with the other. Such baskets were used to store foodstuff, to keep food fresh or warm, and also to serve meals. They were also used to store valuable and cosmetic items.

This highly elegant Hall Tree is made of wood, solid wood, burlwood veneer, mirror, and cast iron. This great Hall Tree was made in the early 1800’s and it has an Empire design. This gorgeous hall tree has exquisite design; it features a brilliant tall and narrow silhouette, hand carving, cast iron shell design umbrella drip pans, marble top, wood hooks, one dovetailed drawer, and medium walnut stain finish to the wood. This unique piece that would look wonderfully in any entry way or mud room.

The measurements are: height=82″ width=39″ depth=18.5″ approx.

Set of three vintage lidded bird baskets made from woven rattan and bamboo. Includes a parrot, owl and cockatiel. Fun and functional art baskets perfect for holding treasures and decorating your whimsical home.

Parrot measurements: 9″x5″x5″

Owl measurements: 10″x6″x5″

Cockatiel measurements: 8″x6″x5″

One-of-a-kind blue and white ceramic box with grid design. Can be mounted/hung on wall as art or laid flat to elevate objects. The underside is hollow.

Vintage hand coiled rattan basket. This basket features lovely patina brass details. The brass is coiled at center of handle and around the rim of basket. Along with brass hardware. In the iconic style of Gabrielle Crespi.

Extraordinary British Empire Travel Jewelry Box. Veneered in Burled Yew Wood and Amboyna inlaid with silver, mother of pearl, and ebony floral designs. The interior with a small oval beveled mirror and pleated red velvet, finished with realistic delicate “Faux Rosewood” Concealing a secret travel desk with gilt decorated leather and storage for pen and inkwells. Made in England circa 1840.

A true survivor, carefully woven, 1950s and likely (has been attributed to Mario Lopez Torres) but could also be in a French tradition.

Octagon shaped large biscuit tin from the 1970’s featuring two sides of Victorian era style art. One side depicts a little boy with his dog and the other a little girl wearing a sun hat.