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Period: 1940s
Juke Girl
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1942 crime mystery film directed by Curtis Bernhardt and staring Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan. This poster is conservation linen backed and it would b...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

1940s Neoclassical Empire Full Bed Ormolu Gold Swag Landstrom Rockford Illinois
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Neoclassical Full Bed Lovely Ornamentation Bronze Accents Medallions Gold Detail Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents. Ormolu inspired details...
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American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Gold

Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
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Argentine Neoclassical Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The NY Store of Yamanaka & Co., 1944, Cat. #1
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Catalog, By Order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States, Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The New York Store of Yamanaka & Co. Inc., Oriental Art, Part One, New York, 1944, 190 pages. with 939 lots. One of the three catalogues of the auctions held at the Parke Bernet Galleries in 1944. Lots included graeco buddhist, Cambodian, Siamese and Chinese sculptures and bronzes, Chinese porcelains, pottery, jade, coral carvings, pearl necklaces, Chinese paintings, lamps and screens, Chinese and Japanese furniture. The Yamanaka Company was owned by the seventh generation of the family of Ichaguro Yamanaka, who founded this worldwide business by opening a small curio...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand This beautiful vintage French brass and forged wrought-iron clothes rack was originally used in a Parisian boutique. T...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wrought Iron

Walt Disney Animation / Un Cartone Animato
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Walt Disney Animations / Un Cartone Animato. This rare animation poster was designed to advertise Walt Disney sh...
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Italian Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Located in Roma, IT
Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original artwork used to create the British front of house stills. Gouache on artboard. This original artwork features the films scene where Pinocchio is under the sea. Exceptionally rare. Original artworks rarely surface, as the majority were destroyed. Pieces on the Classic Disney films are always highly prized. This original artwork only recently surfaced, and was previously owned by an English lady, who had been given this piece in the 1940s. Prior to this discovery no other Pinocchio artwork for posters or front of house stills had been seen. Walt Disney's second animated feature film was made after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, (1937). Pinocchio, the world’s most famous wooden puppet, is originally the creation of the Italian writer and social commentator Carlo Collodi. Entitled The Adventures of Pinocchio...
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British Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paint

Vintage WWII U.S. Navy Patriotic Banner, "Welcome Firemen" Flag, circa 1941-1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully preserved WWII Navy aircraft carrier banner, emblazoned with a welcome for the ship's firemen. The banner is partially printed and has sewn elements. The flag's field is dyed a rich navy blue, with a resist dyed white stripe and a sewn red stripe at both top and bottom. A large "WELCOME" is resist dyed at center, in big white letters. This is followed by a sewn yellow strip of contrasting fabric, printed with the word "FIREMEN" in blue. Thirteen white stars complete the design of this patriotic piece of WWII and Navy history. The banner retains its original white hoist, with two metal grommets on each side, for ease in display on the ship. Along the center of the hoist is the printed name of "J.S. Sullivan." "Naugatuck, Conn." is printed along the left and the size "2 x3 FT" is printed along the right. The flag maker, Annin, has sewn in its label, boasting "guaranteed defiance fast colors." CONDITION: Very good condition, considering age and past use. Partially printed and hand-sewn flag construction. Some toning to the white of the flag and along the top hoist. Original grommets at left and right of the hoist. The flag measures 36" X 22". Expertly framed on black linen with an antiqued black wood...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Linen

Outstanding British Navy Submarine Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Extremely rare “Faithfull Freddie” ships binnacle in fabulous condition. Meticulously polished and with gimballed compass, countless brass fittings. Rarely found brass compensating b...
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European Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely fou...
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North American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts a...
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North American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...
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Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Mark of Zorro / Il Segno Di Zorro
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1940 adventure romance film The Mark of Zorro. This film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian The cast includes Tyrone Power...
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Italian Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

"Key Largo" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster. This American film noir crime drama was directed by John Huston, and stars Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacal...
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British Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Lives of a Bengal Lancer/I Lancieri del Bengala
Located in London, GB
Original Italian movie poster for Henry Hathaway's 1935 Adventure, drama about the 41st Bengal Lancers set in Northwest Frontier of India. The film stared Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone....
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Italian Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

Springtime for Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Springtime for Thomas (1946) This seven minute cartoon would have been shown before the main feature at the cinema. Tom and Jerry cartoons were extremely...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

The Grapes of Wrath / Les Raisins de la Coiere
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the 1940 masterpiece directed John Ford and starred Henry Fonda, John Carradine, Jane Darwell. The striking artwork is ...
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French Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Paolo Buffa Handles Brass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa handles brass, 1940 Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Highest Quality Engine Order Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn New York. This bridge telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This one also has brass face plates which...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

The Big Shot / Le Caid
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster from the 1942 Film Noir. These large French posters were designed to be pasted onto billboards throughout France, and...
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French Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Unique Pair of Italian Nightstands in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of bedside tables, cerused chestnut, Italy, early 1940s This delightful Italian-made ensemble of nightstands, originating from roughly the early 1940s, is a stunning representa...
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Italian Rustic Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chestnut

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...
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Canadian Industrial Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Pair Art Deco Two Drawer Mahogany Night Stands
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of art deco / modernist mahogany night stands dates from the late 1940s. Each bedside cabinet has two functional drawers, original brass hardware tapered l...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Walt Disney Presents the World's Greatest Shorts
Located in London, GB
This rare original British animation poster was designed to advertise Walt Disney shorts. In England posters were not produced for every short cartoon, and this stock poster would al...
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English Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Daybed, Italy 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Velvet, Walnut

Folding Screen, Rattan and Woven Wicker 3 Panel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Folding Screen with Rattan and Woven Wicker panels is a charming 3-panel room divider featuring butterfly hinges for easy folding and storage. Crafted with natural rattan and int...
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Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rattan

1945s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood. - Good, original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood

Rare Vintage Military Tank SilverLighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The table lighter's design captivates with an elongated tank shape reminiscent of vintage artillery shells. The textured silver surface display...
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Mexican Machine Age Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Bed with Nightstands from R. Vichr, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style bed was produced by Rudolf Vichr in the 1940's in Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a double bed and two suspended bedside tables. The furniture is veneered wit...
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Bauhaus Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel, Chrome

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone, Silver

Vintage White Beaded Handbag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Mother-Of-Pearl, pastel enamels and marcasite details, circa early to m...
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European Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Enamel

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition in Original DJ, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom the Bell Tolls. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Publisher’s beige cloth boards, first issue dust jacket. P...
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American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Plywood

Pair of Art Deco nightstands in wood with pink marble top, Belgium ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1940 / set night stands / wood and marble / Art Deco Rare set of 2 Art Deco bedside tables in dark glossy finished wood with pink marble tops. Made in Belgium around 1940...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Copper

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century telescope. With engraved focal tube "G. Santi. Fils, Marseille". Leather covered barrel. Nice old maritime relic. 3 lbs. 32"W.
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European Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Antique Baby Alligator Leather Taxidermy Hand Purse Shoulder Bag Clutch 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique / Mid Century / Circa 1940's brown alligator skin / leather hand bag / purse. Rectangular form with taxidermied baby alligator / crocodile on the front with red rhinestone ey...
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Rustic Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Alligator

Navajo Indian Weaving / Yei Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This colorful Navajo Yei Indian weaving pillow is in fine condition and has a purple linen backing. The insert is down & feather fill.
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Set of Two Night Stands by Halabala for UP Zavody, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Age patina and minor losses on a lacquer visible on pictures. Glass in perfect condition.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep
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North American Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940. One large sofa, two side chairs and two nightstands. Dimensions of sofa: 112 cm height, 207 cm width, 95 cm depth. D...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Iron

The Grapes of Wrath / Les Raisins de la Coiere
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the 1940 masterpiece directed John Ford and starred Henry Fonda, John Carradine, Jane Darwell. The striking artwork is by Bernard Lancy (1892-1964) an...
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French Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Bambi
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the classic Walt Disney production. The artwork was designed by great French poster artist Bernard Lancy (1892-1964) and was unique to the French post...
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French Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

WWII Nikko Destroyer Ship Binoculars
Located in Telluride, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely Original optics in a distinctly Japanese bulletproof straight-body instrument...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Painted Twin Size Bed, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XVI style painted twin size bed, with upholstered headboard circa 1940. Interior: 36.25"W x 75.75"D This twin size bed is not as large as todays "twin" size bed. There are ways to adapt an old bed...
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Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

A Mezuzah Case, Israel 1948
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Mezuzah Case made in Israel in 1948. Early Israeli Mezuzah case on a shaped piece of wood covered in green velvet with a scroll encased in an ornate pierced silvered body, ...
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Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Fine Quality Italian Rococo Carved to Death Rococo King Size Headboard Bed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a masterpiece of carving that the Italians are known worldwide for. The carving, the red Italian clay bole ground behind the genuine 23 kt gold leaf, combine to make a superb...
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Italian Rococo Revival Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Valet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style valet is made of brass and wood. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Wooden Coat Rack Stand with x Base and Carved Hooks
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Wooden coat rack stand with a chunky X base and sculpted 'hooks'. Great look to this piece in rich solid hardwood- believe it is mahogany. Sturdy and usable. Condition n...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hardwood, Plywood

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunctio...
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German Industrial Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940 By unknown manufacturer from France In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

ainted and gilt Louis XVI style queen size bed C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and gilt Louis XVI style queen size bed C 1940. This bed has recently been repainted and reupholstered in a burlap like material and is ready to be used in your home. Interio...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery, Wood

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Giltwood

Painted, carved and gilt Louis XV style full size bed circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted, carved and gilt Louis XV style full size bed C1940. This bed has just been restored and reupholstered, so it is ready to be enjoyed. Interior Dimensions: 57" X 78"
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French Louis XV Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery, Wood

Unique Italian Double Bed in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double bed, cerused chestnut, Italy, early 1940 This delightful Italian-made bed, originating from roughly the early 1940s, is a stunning representation of the artistic craftsmansh...
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Italian Rustic Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chestnut

Antique Art Deco Two Drawer Walnut Nightstand
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Art Deco style nightstand features two dovetailed drawers with rounded drawer faces atop short tapered legs. Matching armoire, three drawer chest, and pair of nightstan...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Unique Italian Highboard in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, cerused chestnut, Italy, early 1940s This delightful Italian-made armoire, originating from roughly the early 1940s, is a stunning representation of the artistic craftsman...
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Italian Rustic Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chestnut

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