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Period: 1940s
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

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

Large collectible Lalique glass bottle of the perfume L'air du temps
Located in Torino, IT
Large collectible bottle made by French glassmaker Lalique. Bottle that contained the perfume "L'air du Temps" launched on the market in 1949 by the fashion house Nina Ricci. Creat...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Coaster/Plate in Isolit and Silver by Wilhelmina Wendt -1945
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative coaster/plate in isolit (plastic) and silver by Wilhelmina Wendt -1945. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Signed with makers mark. Wi...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Andersson & Johansson, Vide-Poche, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed poche-vide designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Desk Ballerina Sculpture in Bronze, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small desk sculpture or paperweight executed in patinated bronze. Given as a 40 year anniversary gift in 1949 (dated 1909-49). Danish made. Mea...
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sterling & Enamel Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver and enamel jar. The lid is sterling and enamel while the jar is crystal. If you’re familiar with enamel and especially when paired ...
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Petite Borghese Terra Cotta Busts C. 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French terra cotta bust boy & girl bust Borghese of Houdon's Louis Brongniart (1772-1845) The original sits in the Louve. 9" tall with pedestal base and gilt detail. Both bust stil...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and clear blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Copper, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and elm candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Hold 0.65” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Dried Buffalo Skin Bowl, Borneo, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Borneo bowl made from dried buffalo skin. Stretched and formed in shape of large bowl. Two available and sold individually.
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Indonesian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Silver Mirror Glass Picture Frame, France 1940s
By Decorating House France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant mirrored glass picture photo frame was crafted in France in the 1940s. The lovely silver mirror beveled edges have a deep geometric design. You can place the frame in a ...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Dried Buffalo Skin Bowl, Borneo, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Borneo bowl made from dried buffalo skin. Stretched and formed in shape of large bowl. Larger size available (S6574)
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Indonesian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Located in Praha, CZ
A little tramp with a dog in a knot Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Aluminum Thermos from Veb Thermos Langewiesen, circa 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork The thermos has the original label The aluminum surface shows signs of use, it is wrinkled, the inner part is undamaged fully functional ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Blue Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Blue Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano blue glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s Dimensions: Largest 4" L x 1.5" W x 4" H Smallest 1.5"...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Danish Art Deco Royal Copenhagen Vase Naked Man & Woman by Hans Henrik Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large Royal Copenhagen Art Deco vase by Hans Henrik Hansen, manufactured 1944. Made from Blanc de Chine. The vase features a young naked woman and man on either side surrounded by w...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large earthenware vase/ jug by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik Sweden. Signed on bottom with signature A with a J in the mid...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940's, Large Baluster Shape Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable and rare large vase produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, w...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Period French Hermes Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period Hermes sculpture made of plaster and supported by a wood base.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Timeless vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö. Features an off white grayish body with hints of rust colored spots. Very much as relevant today as it was when made.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Very large ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand decorate vertical lines. Glaze beige and gray green. Stamped.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic brass candelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.92” x 0.78” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hand-Stitched Red Leather Desk Set Letter and Pen Holders
By The Leather School
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1940s modernist desk accessories set designed by ILG, Belgium, in the 1940s. The set is built with a letter holder and a pen holder. The streamlined shape boasts burgund...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Period Panther Statue
Located in Austin, TX
Sculpture of a panther from Art Deco period France made of metal with a black marble base. This figure is in a natural walking pose and is quite eye catching. It features the origina...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

S.C.I Laveno Vase/Umbrella Stand Ceramic, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
S.C.I. Laveno vase /umbrella stand ceramic, 1940, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Located in Praha, CZ
Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in purple art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France. Art Deco vase in purple art glass. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 14.4 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Vicke Lindstrand is best known for his work in glass for Orrefors in the 1930s and f...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A metal vase designed by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A disco metal vase with snakeskin pattern designed Ellen Schlanbush, who ahead of her time were artistic director for Just Andersen. * A metal vase with snakeskin pattern * Design...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Low Art Deco ceramic bowl with silver decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Low Art Deco ceramic bowl with silver decoration featuring a floral motif. From the "Argenta" series. Approximately 1940s. Excellen...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Rosewood Box Partitioned Interior Clean Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Small Rosewood Box vintage with clean modern lines. Divided interior Rosewood veneer Preowned vintage unrestored condition. Some prior repairs are visible. No key. 3.75 tall x 7 w...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Exotic Wood Warrior with Horse Oriental Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting a warrior on horseback and a character (behind him), of good quality. Sculpture...
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Chinese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Silver Plate Modernist Bud Vase, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pretty bud vase in silver-plated metal designed with a clean and minimalist geometric shape and a double opening to receive two flowers. This piece was crafted in France in the 194...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Plate

Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Wonderful Vintage Gorham Gold Gilt Dore Ormolu Beveled Glass Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful etched design surrounds this large marked Gorham Gold gilt dore picture frame with beveled glass. Measures: 16" H x 11.5" W.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco bowl in yellow art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France Art Deco bowl in yellow art glass. Approximately from the 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 7.0 cm x Diameter: 10.7 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Highly Decorative Large Natural Sea Shell #2
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Highly Decorative Natural Beautiful Sea Shell. Large size.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France Art Deco vase in green art glass. Approximately 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 16.3 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with burgundy-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In good condition with few minor insignificant nicks. ...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome French Deco Ceramic Fish Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1940s. Superb work with Bonome's specific colors : green, red and bl...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Gorham Modern Classical Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Dish, 1947
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver scallop shell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1947. Traditional form with dense and tiered flutes and 2 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, da...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Container for candy or cookies in crystal and Murano, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'....
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Metal

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Ceramic vase with green glaze, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with green-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Marked. Dimen...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1940s Rustic Hand Forged Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Hand Forged Old Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder 43.75 x 14.25 x 14.25 preowned original distressed vintage unrestored condition. Refer to all images provided.
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Iron

1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture Green Glaze Ceramic 8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. Signed in the brass frame The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Style Taito (Paavo Tynell) Candle Holders
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
two brass legs with a wonderful presentation. in both three places for a candle. Finnish handicraft in Taito style.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Caravan of Murano Camels
Located in New York, NY
A caravan of eight amethyst camels. An elegant display of dromedary caravan of amethyst camels from Venice ranging in size and color from amethyst to smokey grey. Italy, 1940's Dime...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

French Bronze Art Deco Ballerina Sculpture by Marcel Guillemard, c. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze Art Deco ballerina sculpture by Marcel Guillemard that is posing gracefully on a marble base. Signed "Marcel Guillemard IV" on the bot...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Murano, Vase, Blown Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted blown glass vase designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s.
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

White Surrea Vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-size white Surrea vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modernism, 1940s The Surrea collection is embodied by white, Carrara glazed ceramics that feature offset forms. As the name of th...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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