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Period: 1940s
Sven Palmqvist Bowl
Located in London, England
Height: 13cm Diameter: 32cm Designer: Sven Palmqvist Manufacturer: Orrefors Date: 1940s Signed: Yes Materials: Pink Opaline Glass Description: Pink opaline “Kantara” glass bowls,...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Hampshire, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Oak and Leather Magazine Rack by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak magazine rack, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimal...
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South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Hampshire, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a classic form. Glazed pale blue with “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bottled Perfume Modernist Display, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique display counter is a rare and beautiful piece of the Modernist movement in Barcelona, Spain. The ornate forged iron structure is stunning and perfectly complements the b...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Exquisite Chinese Gilded Enamel on Bronze Cloissonne Vases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely Chinese gilded enamel on bronze Cloisonne vases adorned with Cherry Blossoms, Peonies and Blue birds.
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Brutalist Charm: Early 20th Century Cork Trash Bin with Time-Worn Charachter
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step into the past with this remarkable trash bin, a relic from the early 1940s. Crafted with the distinctive Brutalist aesthetic, its design exudes simplicity and rustic charm. The...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cork

Art Deco Sculpture of Juggler in Patinated Bronze Signed Le Verrier
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture of Juggler in patinated bronze by Le Verrier. The statue features a woman with very elegant and delicate movements. Max Le Verrier was known for being a pioneer w...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Wrought Iron Rooster Candlestick Holder Horshoe Folk Art
Located in Vancouver, BC
For those brave enough to forge a life of light. The rooster lights the day at the crack of dawn to make claims to the work yet to be done. Out from the horseshoe sprouts this lovi...
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Swedish Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 Candlesticks, 1940 in Steel, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. We ha...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Stoneware Bowl by Winslow Anderson, 1947
Located in South Charleston, WV
Created by Winslow Anderson in 1941 while a student at Alfred University, it is one of a kind and unique. Measures: 1.5" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. Signed with Winslow Anderson's ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept the USA After WWII with...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl, 1940’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl from the 1940s. Beautiful collection of Swedish’s wooden bowls from the 1940s, the bowls are made i...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Gerda Strömberg Engraved Fish Vase in Crystal for Strömbergshyttan, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown and copper-wheel engraved vase. Designed by Gerda Strömberg for her own studio Strömbergshyttan in Sweden during the 1930s or 1940s. It depi...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Antique J.B. Bronze Jennings Brothers Jockey and Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible bronze sculpture by Jennings Bros. This incredible piece in aged bronze depicts a jockey and horse. The manifestation of bronze with an equestrian depiction escalates to...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art deco vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A metal vase with vertical lines designed by Just Andersen in the 1942. A fine piece for a beautiful spot. * A metal vase with vertical lines on a small foot * Designer: Just Anders...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Amedeo Gennarelli, Torso, Art Deco Carved Granite Sculpture, ca. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Amedeo Gennarelli Torso Carved Granite Art Deco Circa 1940 DIMENSIONS Height: 15.5 inches (39.37 cm) Width: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Depth: 6 inches (15.24 cm) ABOUT This expressive han...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Stone

1940s Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy
By Mark Cross
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1940s Mark Cross Italian Wood Yellow Box 2.25 h x 8 w x 6 d Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Refer to all images. Stamp present. Made in Italy
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

René Lalique Crystal "Marguerites" Decorative Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful crystal "Marguerites" decorative bowl by René Lalique with satin-finished press molded glass in floral designs. Made in France, c. 1940's. Etched signature "Lalique France"...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth basic color and relieffed verical stripes all around the vase. Matt finish with silky...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Just Andersen, GAB, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bronze Vase, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Just Andersen, GAB, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bronze Vase, Sweden, 1940s Swedish modern patinated bronze vase designed by Just Andersen for GAB in Sweden circa 1940s. Beautiful br...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1943
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1943 Swedish ceramic stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand in Sweden in 1943. This wo...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic lid box by Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique little green glazed Swedish vintage ceramic lid box mod 39 by Einar Luterkort for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1930s. Great mix of green and charcoal copper oxid colors with patina ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unica vase by Andries Dirk Copier for Leerdam glassfactory 1941
Located in Kiel, SH
This glass vase was designed by Andries Dirk Copier for Leerdam in 1941. It features a sleek and modern design, with clean lines and a simple yet elegant shape. The transparent glass...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Figure of a Girl Kneeling in Petals from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure in the center of a flower of a maiden stunned at the sight of a small frog, title "the flower". Masterful execution and splendid choice of pastel colors. Ronzan Turin 1940 Pub...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture Ballerina by Chaubach Kunst, 40s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ballerina in White Dress with Water Green Reflections from Chaubach Kunst.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of a girl with a bow dress with flower in her hair of Wallendorf.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso. One smaller Good conditions. Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Large Art Deco Teardrop Murano Glass Vase Spiral Gold Blue
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Beautiful drop in puffed glass with spiral decoration of adventurine.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

French Vallauris Majolica Emerald Green Reticulated Centerpiece Bowl, Circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage majolica glazed green reticulated basketweave bowl from Vallauris in the French Riviera region of France, circa 1940. Maker's mark on interior. Vallauris is consid...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Pair of XXL Wrough Iron Brutalist Candleholders Circa 1940
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of wrought iron brutalist candleholders from the 1940s, crafted by Comte in the style of Jean Michel Frank, embodies a rare fusion of historical significance and timeless e...
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Argentine Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Iron

Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Large Wooden Bowl - Sweden - "Burl" from Birch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning large wooden bowl of birch probably designed in the 1940s in Sweden. The bowl is 32 x 27 cm in diameter and in excellent condition. This is a lovely bowl to use as a cente...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Mirror picture frame
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mirror picture frame
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Erich & Ingrid Triller Swedish Tobo Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Erich Triller (German, 1898-1972) and Ingrid (Swedish, 1905-1982) produced what is considered the finest stoneware in Scandinavia and were completely committed to the concept of aest...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Simon Kops set of Brass Minimalist Animal Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
Simon Kops set of Solid Brass Minimalist Animal Sculptures; Hand made Giraffe, Duck and Horse Signed underside of each, Simon Kops Giraffe 7.50" high X 5" length X 2.50" wide Rocking...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Herman Bergman, Jar, Stockholm, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jar in pewter and brass, with figurative motif. Made by Herman Bergman Konstguteri, Stockholm, 1940 (08).
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass, Pewter

Stoneware "Farsta" Platter by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Striking glaze in nuances of reddish brown, ochre and green. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the bes...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning clock design by Etalage Reclame. The clock dates to the early 1940’s or late 1930’s. It is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with hands affixed to the plates that rot...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 3' Diameter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 34" Diameter.. Ive owned over 50 Neon Clocks,, very few this large,Tested and keeps perfect time,, Great color neon....
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's. Unsigned. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Barovier and Toso Vase Centerpiece iridescent Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Barovier and Toso Iridescent Glass Centerpiece Vase
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Mirrored Picture Frame, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined French mirrored picture photo frame has lovely silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. You can arrange the picture frame in either a portrait or landsc...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mirror

Mid-century Porcelain by János Török - Zsolnay Manufacture -MCM -
By János Török, Zsolnay
Located in Budapest, HU
Streamlined body, restrained painting. Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay women figures. Porcelain figures by renowned Hungarian artist János Török. The present figures are published in...
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Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Single Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company in the 1940s. Specifically designed for the US Navy, this leg splint is crafted of molded ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mirror Picture Frame, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish French mirrored picture photo frame features silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. You can arrange the picture frame in either a portrait or landscap...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mirror

Gab Bronze Decorative Box With Wood Insert
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A bronze hinged lid box by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget. Wonderful patina with the bronze showing a greenish effect throughout. Great Art Deco styling. Could be used as a jewelry or pe...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

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