1940s Decorative Objects

This very large elliptical shaped earthenware dish designed by Nils Kähler (1906-1979) was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s. It is decorated with black and tu...

Custom robot sculpture named Markel by Bennett Robot Works, Brooklyn, NY Bennett Robot Works, robot sculptures created by Gordon Bennett, are comp...

A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.

A hand-painted green, yellow and white vase designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

Striking grey cement carved sculpture of a handsome horse head. Dramatic piece of art and design accessory. Can be displayed inside or outdoors.

A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Cole Pottery, North Carolina, USA, 1940s.

A brown and beige ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Arne Bang (1901-1983). Stoneware vase with light glaze. Model no. 179. From the 1940s. Signed with monogram AB at the bottom. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 14.0 cm x H 12.0 cm.

A black-painted cast iron and copper candelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.8” diameter candles

A red, beige and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A beige-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940

Extraordinary and unique rare set of 3 lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. Small pitcher h 12 centimeters D 8 centimeters Pitcher large h 13 D 10 Vase h ...

A red, beige and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A six-armed organic brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles

A beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Rare mid century stoneware / ceramic vase in a light green / turquoise glaze by the Swedish ceramist duo Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition. ...

French mirror glass photo frame, France, 1940s. Black glass, pink mirror glass and felt. Measures: Height : 13"(32.7cm), Width : 10.6"(27cm), Depth closed : (3cm), Depth open : (18cm...

This is a thin, very rare, translucent white porcelain bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP Lidköping/Rörstrand. The bowl features a lovely relief decoration depicting the sun, clo...

A sizeable green-glazed and fluted vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A fabulous pair of circa 1940s Italian candlesticks with five candleholders. Hollywood Regency in the empire style, dore bronze with black patina.

A burl wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Delicate sprigs of wildflowers and tiny insects adorn this piece from the Argenta series by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden Wonderful mottled glazed stoneware vase decorated wit...

A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.5” diameter candle

Made in Italy, 1940s This sculpture is made in nickel-plated brass and features a lacquered beech pedestal. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consi...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This wonderful piece is made with white ad brown glazed ceramic amphoras with a crackle effect. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of...

Fantastically beautiful large 1940s fan from "HEDA Fabrikate" in original condition. As a table fan, for the floor or as a ceiling fan. There is a massive hook under the base for hanging. The fan is made entirely of metal and is in very good condition. With original gray paint. Beautiful patina. Very powerful engine runs with a really good “sound”. Makes a powerful wind. I had a dimmer switch installed on the new cable as an on/off switch. Also with new antique plug...

This is a large and thin, translucent white porcelain bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP Lidköping/Rörstrand. The bowl features a very handsome relief decoration depicting two f...

Rare mid century stoneware / ceramic vase in a white glaze by the Swedish ceramist duo Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition. Signed. We have a...

1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal "Swirl" Pattern Candle Lamp. Crystal hurricane shade and swirl crystal base.

WEARABLE ART AN IMPORTANT DESIGN FOR A NECKLACE The necklace is unique and extraordinary. Because of its specific design elements it lays beautifully and comfortably on any body structure. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. It has been authenticated by Val Bertoia and is listed in the Harry Bertoia Foundation Catalogue Raisonne # D.JE.49 having been authenticated as a Harry Bertoia piece. REPLY FROM CHRISTIE'S: "Dear Charles, thank you for contacting Christie's. I am absolutely stunned to see the necklace by Harry Bertoia you have submitted for feedback from us, and I would love to speak with you about the work at your earliest convenience. I am a great fan and a known expert in the work of Harry Bertoia, and I have handled over 600 of his sculptures, jewelry and art over the last 22 years. I have never seen a better piece of his jewelry, and it stands as one of the greatest objects in any category that he made. Michael Jefferson Senior Vice President International Senior Specialist Design" The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot's clasp and the overall construction of this piece demonstrate. Closed, the necklace sits on a table in a surprisingly conical shape, but it is so flexible that it conforms to its wearer from her neck nearly to her shoulders. Each handmade section is riveted to its neighbors, allowing it to adjust to the body while the pendants curve in many directions: one fits the left clavicle so precisely that Bertoia likely tried it on Brigitta Valentiner, who became his wife in 1943. Other pendants face toward or away from each other, bending up or down. Each element has been hammered into multiple curves and worked in Bertoia’s hands. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, this necklace no doubt caused a sensation in its day as it might at the 2022 Met Ball in ours, for like all of Harry Bertoia’s work, it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d...

Offering this gorgeous hand-painted vellum Rookwood pottery vase featuring a lake and tree scene. This vase is hand-painted with beautiful hues of blue, cream, brown and peach, artis...

Wonderful double-sided illuminated railway station clock from Boston, USA, c. 1940. Each side can be set to a different time/time-zone. Fully functioning, newly restored motors/clock...

Height: 13cm Diameter: 32cm Designer: Sven Palmqvist Manufacturer: Orrefors Date: 1940s Signed: Yes Materials: Pink Opaline Glass Description: Pink opaline “Kantara” glass bowls,...

A blue-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Peter Ipsens Enke, Denmark, 1940s.

A circa 1940's Danish ceramic bust depicting the Goddess Minerva. Measurements: Height: 22.5" Width: 11.25" Depth: 7.5"

A five-armed black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.8” diameter candles

Rare mid century ceramic cylinder vase in dark green, brown and yellow glaze by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra produced in the 1940s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: ...

A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles

1940s Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Figurine of Inuit Mother and Child The figurine is made in Disco metal, an alloy of lead and antimony, which was Just Andersen's own invention...

BAKELITE CASED WALL CLOCK BY SYNCHRONOME A stunning industrial clock made in England circa 1940 by Synchronome. Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...

A sizeable brass vase designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...

A pair of iron candelabras designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.75” diameter candles

Arne Bang. Vase in glazed ceramics. Model number 208. Beautiful speckled glaze in brown and olive green shades. 1940 / 50's. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 12.5 x 11.5 cm.

Large African Tribal Mixing Bowl

Statuetta Girl Sitting with Hands on the Head Ronzan, 1940s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) ...

Very nice antique vase showing two Roman heads Italy Circa 1940's

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It can be switched on. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...

A blue-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Peter Ipsens Enke, Denmark, 1940s.

Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar with Cohr silver lid and Hans Hansen Sterling silver spoon. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 9.0 (including lid) x D 7.5 cm.

Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1941. Painted plaster. Signed.

A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles

A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles

Exceptional Atmos Table Clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, circa 1940, Switzerland Eternal table clock in chrome metal. The clock sits on a chrome metal ba...

A pair of small metal candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles