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Period: 1940s
Decorativ Massif Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Spanish Colonial Rustic Iron Scroll Five Arm Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Candle Holder Spanish Colonial 5 Arm Candelabra Candle Holder Rustic Scroll Forged Patinated Metal Iron 20.5 W x 7.5 Tall x 4.63 D inche...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid-century cork and brass box, France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century ice-bucket shaped decorative box France 1940s H 22 cm - 21 cm diam. Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sandstone girl with flowers by Sigurd Forchhammer for Just Andersen, 1940s
Located in Værløse, DK
A naturalistic bust in sandstone designed by the Danish sculptor Sigurd Forchhammer for Just Andersen in 1941. "The flower friend" is a rare and fine piece that will spark conversations in any beautiful home. * A sandstone figurine...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Antique English Mahogany Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's English carved mahogany bucket with leather inset and brass hardware. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Diameter:  12"
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

1940s Wicker Elephant Box After Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Elephant Wicker Box after Mario Lopez Torres Unmarked The elephant's head can be removed to open box. 20H x 19 D x 7 W. Original vintage unrestored condition. Prior repair on...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Midcentury Modern Unique Early Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This unique vase was included within a series of vases produced in 1948 called "Frozen Ground" It was made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only o...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Vase signed Zecchin rare
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Incamiciato Murano glass vase made by master glassmaker Zecchin. It bears the signature engraved on the underside as shown in the photo. The vase has no defects. Beautiful colour eff...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Haguenauer Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer art deco sculpture. mother with child. solid bronze and ebonized wood. Sealed atelier Haguenauer. Viennese session wHw. patinated bronze base and wooden top. The woman is copper colored. original patina. Only minor signs of use. Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style. Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian style, sterling silver candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca. 1940's. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 4 3/4 inches diameter and each is designed with a...
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American Edwardian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bo Fajans tall blue ceramic vase with geometric pattern in relief, Sweden, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A tall elegant ceramic vase in blue with a geometric pattern in relief. Produced by Bo Fajans (1874-1967) Sweden., circa late 1940’s Height: 19.25”. Diameter: 6”
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French cubistic shaped figurative Art Déco sculpture sandstone signed ML GORDEE
Located in Salzburg, AT
French sandstone sculpture from the Art Deco period. A man is sitting on the floor with his knees bent, his arms folded and his head tucked in. The posture suggests an intensely cont...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of scalloped art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of scalloped metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare, exquisite duo. * A set (2) of round scalloped metal vases * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1873 *...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen & E. Borch Art Deco Sculpture of Boy with Teddybear, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
One of the largest sculptures from Just Andersen designed around 1930-40 by female sculptor and artist Elna Borch. Its Composed of Just Andersens own alloy/patina called Disko Metal....
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Midcentury American Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's American patinated bronze statue of a woman with original patina. Measurements: Length: 11" Height: 11.5" Depth: 6"
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

California Pottery Green Vase, USA, 1940s
By The Bennetts
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Modern rectangular ceramic vase by The Bennetts of California, active as art ware ceramicists in North Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s. The vessel features a rich e...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition The machine has a crooked bottom edge
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Calf sculpture designed by Gudrun Lauesen for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A naturalistic metal sculpture of a standing calf designed by Gudrun Lauesen for Just Andersen in the 1940s. A perfect example of Lauesens extraordinary ability to make naturalistic ...
Category

Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Pink and Gold Cornucopia Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Muranopink and gold dusted glass trimmed candlesticks in the form of a cornucopia resting on a scalloped round base (BAROVIER) (PRICED AS Pair)
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Pewter and Gilt Chinese Temple Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pewter and Gilt Chinese Temple Candlesticks - Pair Vintage pair of Chinese temple candlesticks with foliage and birds depicted on pierced body with original patina. Circa 1...
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Chinese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Blue stoneware vase by Axel Sorensen for P. Ipsens Enke, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A blue stoneware vase with vertical lines designed by Axel Sørensen for P. Ipsens Enke in 1941. Simple, yet exquisite. * A blue stoneware vase with vertical lines and small handle...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle France, circa 1940s This petite mortar & pestle set is both delicate and darling Beautifully scu...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Art Deco Red and Opal White Art Glass Vases
Located in IT
1940s Art Deco Red and Opal White Art Glass Vases. The glass decoration images are referred to flowers and leaf decoration. The vases are selling separately, one is realized in red g...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Grey Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Grey Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano grey glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s Dimensions: Largest 2" L x .5" W x 2.25" H Smallest 1"...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.
Category

American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Ceramic Woman with Deer by R. Unger for Göbel. 1941
Located in CADALSO, ES
R. Unger was the master modeler at Göbel for the world-famous Hummel figures
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceruse oak box from the 40's, bronze bas-relief with antelope decoration - H193
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice French decorative box from the 40s. Ceruse oak box with bronze antelope plaque inlaid on top of lid. Very nice vintage condition, with slight trac...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vicke Lindstrand, rare vase made between 1947-48, Upsala-Ekeby, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare beauty by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, vase model 409 with decor of leafs. Marked: EKEBY, 409, V.L In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear. Bottom with one s...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Pagoda Trinket Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-289 Japanese pagoda shaped trinket box made from walnut and oak with brass supporting the handle.
Category

Japanese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Mahogany machinists tool box
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Mahogany box with nice finger joinery. Restored condition. Previously used to store machinists tools.
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted green and off-white vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...
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Japanese Meiji Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1940s Fontana Arte Large signed rectangular bowl and ashtray
Located in Roma, IT
A very large 1940s pale green glass rectangular bowl which can be used as a 'tasca vuota' (empty pocket) or ashtray. The piece is signed on the base as per the photo. This very heavy...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

French Crackle Ceramic Footed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crackle ceramic footed bowl France, circa 1940s Delicate and darling, this is the perfect petite catch all vessel Beautifully sculpted c...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Estrid Ericson Pewter Bowl with lid adorned with a flower bud Svenskt Tenn, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Estrid Ericso, pewter bowl with a lid adorned with a flower bud, manufactured by Svenskt Tenn, 1944. Estrid Ericson was involved in shaping the image of modern Swedish design during ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Keramos Art Déco Posing Dancer With Cloth by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca 1945
Located in Vienna, AT
Girl with shoulder-length, brunette hair in a gymnastic suit consisting of short trousers and a tight bustier tied crosswise at the front in gymnastic shoes balancing a step on the b...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
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Danish Medieval Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Bronze Decorative Figure of a Woman attributed to Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s. This item is made in bronze and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Argentor, Denmark. Art Deco bronze bowl with motif of deer. Approx. 1940.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Argentor, Denmark. Art Deco bronze bowl with a motif of a deer. Approximately 1940. In excellent condition with a beautiful green patina. Marked. Dimensions: D 19.0 cm x H 3.0 cm.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French oak letter holder France, circa 1940s Handsome solid wood letter holder Two escalating storage compartments rest on a platform base Decorat...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Oak

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Obo Malmö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Obo Malmö, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted white ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Photograph holder attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Photograph holder attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Micro miss in upper right corner Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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