Material Rarity Sculpture 
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Sculptural, curvy furniture inspired by natural shapes and patterns is making a comeback. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.
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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The post-war era called for affordable yet stylish furnishings, leading to the use of new materials like molded plywood, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Innovative Materials Experimentation with plastics, metals, and new fabrication techniques. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Integrating traditional Native lines with a modern aesthetic, Loloma experimented with sculptural shapes and designs that weaved in Hopi symbolism, and his raised inlay designs are unique to his work. This Ives sleigh gives collectors the chance to own a true rarity: it is the second of only two known examples with the original figure.
WorthPoint
JANUARY 29, 2025
Its hallmarks of polished geometric forms and patterns (stylized florals, sunbursts, and zigzags), elegant lines, and lush materials in jewel tones borrowed globally from ancient Egyptian design, Africas tribal designs, and Paris sophistication. Known for its bold style and dazzling glamour, art deco embraced all things modern and sleek.
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