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Period: Mid-20th Century
Great Bustard 'Otis tarda'
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a taxidermy of a great bustard and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The bird is mounted on a rock in a resting position with its wings next to the body.
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Asian Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Organic Material

Japanese Antique Block Wood 1950s-1960s Object Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese wood block. I think a square object would be good as an art object or as an exhibition stand to put something on. Weight 7.4 kg We will always suggest the b...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Leaves 1960s Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1960s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s, showcasing vintage charm and brutalist character. With its weathered patina and oxidized tin...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Tin

Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket Folk Craft 1930s-1950s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese bamboo basket. It is made from woven bamboo of various shapes. It is a tool made for ordinary people to use in their daily life. They are made using tradition...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Horse Object 1920s-1940s / Figurine Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese horse figurine. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It is mainly made of paper. (Various materials are used). It is a very elaborate creati...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Wooden Board Art Single Board Grain of wood 1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden board. It is a single board with beautiful wood grain. I think this was probably used for the top of the work table. It was already in this state when...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese concrete decorative stand/1930-1970/Bonsai stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stand made of old Japanese concrete. This shape is called "Makidai" and it got its name from the fact that its legs curl inward. "Maki" = roll "Dai" = stand This des...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Concrete

Japanese Antique Tree Object 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created and inherited necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Japanese Katakuch Wood bowl / Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
If you are looking for something special, we recommend buying items selected by BROOD. We sell a carefully selected range of old Japanese items. We have seen tens of thousands of ite...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Doll Ichimatsu Ningyou with Porcelain 1960 Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese doll called Ichimatsu doll 'Ichimatsu ningyo'. This doll was made around 1960s in Showa era. It was made in Prefecture Kyoto, Yamashina city. This doll will come with a glass case. Dimensions: H25×33×19 cm Ichimatsu dolls represent little girls or boys, correctly proportioned and usually with flesh-colored skin and glass eyes. The original ichimatsu were named after an 18th-century kabuki actor, and must have represented an adult man, but since the late 19th century the term has applied to child dolls, usually made to hold in the arms, dress, and pose (either with elaborately made joints or with floppy cloth upper arms and thighs). Baby boy dolls...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Cotton, Silk, Glass

Vintage Coastal Marquetry Shell Tray
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal tray. A chic marquetry construction with brass hardware. An amazing shell design inlaid into the center. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Italian Bohemian Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique pair of elephant garden stools terra cotta
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
From a local estate, older pair likely 1940s or 1950s. Glossy black glaze and identical. One shows a chip to plinth base and a hairline crack. Both are very heavy and stable.
Category

Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Cloisonné vase with lid Flower and butterfly decoration China circa 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Cloisonné vase with lid with rich floral decoration, peonies and butterflies, light blue background of the mid-twentieth century, of Chinese origin. Belly-shaped, of remarkable qu...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Silk Black Haori Jacket for Men 1960s Sesshu Toyo
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Haori jacket for men made in 1960s (Showa era) and made with silk. It is reversible. Inside of this haori, the design is with landsca...
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk

20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box/bag worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer bag (travel Buddha...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Wood Object from Japan / Display , Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a tree root, a natural wood object. We Japanese have a culture of displaying natural wood for ornamental purposes since ancient times. This natural wood object is old and mag...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese ceramic dog. It is a figurine from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). Although unnamed, it has a cute expression and goo...
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

1950’s Chinese Hand Painted Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Chinese hand painted credenza made of teakwood. From the 1950’s. This piece features an orange color finish hand painting of fru...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of vintage metal mannequins These were salvaged from a shop in North London and would make for a great decorative pair Please let us kno...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Vintage Hanten Cotton Jacket 'Asai' 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Hanten is a type of traditional Japanese garment that is often referred to as a "short coat" or "jacket". `it has a loose, kimono-like design with a straight collar and is typically ...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Original Midcentury Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury comb made from real Horn. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck who had all his products...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Mid Century Chinoiserie Illuminated Verre Eglomise Frames
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chinoiserie Illuminated Verre Eglomise Frames from the 1940's. A pair of Asian Nobles are beautifully reverse...
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Large Vietnamese Bien-Hoa black ceramic vase decorated with dancers - circa 1930
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large and wide Vietnamese vase from the Bien-Hoa kilns in black enamelled ceramic with decorations of dancers, dancers, warriors in relief. Alternating enamelled ceramic and raw cera...
Category

Vietnamese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Zelkova Wood Vessel Planter
Located in Asheville, NC
This antique Japanese mortar is hand-carved from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). It is made of the most stunning Zelkova wood with incredible texture. The staples were newly applied in...
Category

Japanese Meiji Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Hanten with Cotton showa (ver1960s)
Located in Paris, FR
Hanten is a type of traditional Japanese garment that is often referred to as a "short coat" or "jacket". `it has a loose, kimono-like design with a straight collar and is typically ...
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Cotton Hanten, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a jacket with cotton which was made in Japan. These kind of jackets are called Hanten in Japanese. Hanten is a short jacket similar to a haori, but without a gusset. It is...
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Haori for Women with Silk: Sky Blue, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1950s. The main colour is sky blue but these flowers are in several colours. There is two haori himo to close this jacket. The haori is a traditional Japanese jacket...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Hanten "Onishiko" with Cotton showa (around 1960s)
Located in Paris, FR
Hanten is a type of traditional Japanese garment that is often referred to as a "short coat" or "jacket". `it has a loose, kimono-like design with a straight collar and is typically ...
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than this midcentury Chinese 4 Panel Carved Soapstone Brutalist Room Divide...
Category

Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

The Loom of Art by Germain Bazin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Loom of Art by Germain Bazin. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1962. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In ten chapters of text and plates, Bazin,...
Category

English Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Purple Haori Jacket with Silk, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1950s. The haori is a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono. R...
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Pair of Antique Kilim Cushions Handmade Around 1940 - N° 305
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique kilim cushions handmade around 1940 - N° 305 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are ...
Category

Turkish Kilim Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique chest with remnants of the original color. We only source the best. This bench was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a J...
Category

Japanese Meiji Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of brown glazed ceramic elephants, garden stools or plant holders, China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty pair of very decorative garden stools or plant stands or side tables in the shape of Asian elephants. Hand painted ceramic. The elephants are in ceremonial dress...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Rocking Horse Carved Wood 1930 Childrens Toys
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Glorious antique rocking horse carved from wood To find a horse of this quality is as rare as rocking horse **** Great collectors piece and in ...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cotton Shirushi Hanten Bishamonten, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a jacket with cotton which was made in Japan. These kind of jackets are called Hanten in Japanese. Hanten is a short jacket similar to a haori, but without a gusset. It is...
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Stool
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden joints. This stool features three splayed and curved legs that add to its charm. The wood stoo...
Category

Chinese Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Japanese Haori Jacket for Women with Silk: Purple 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a jacket for women called Haori in Japan. This was made around 1940s in Showa era. -Details- Design: butterflies Fabric: Silk Era: Show...
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Bird Lotus Tile Scene Colorful Decor Backsplash Set 6
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Six large 20th century hand painted Persian tiles. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze. Each tile is 8 by...
Category

Persian Islamic Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Statue of Man African Art
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful painted wood statue from the 50's, belonging to African art. The statue of a man African art is made entirely of painted wood, depicts a man with...
Category

North African Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size: height 15.7 cm / width 5.3 cm / length 11 cm. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category

Japanese Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Tricycle 1900s-1940s / Three Wheeler Figurine Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tricycle. This item is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The handle is made of wood and the seat is made of leather. Everything else is made of i...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of Five Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacquer Bowls with Lid
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Simple and elegant Wajima lacquered bowls. Overall in good condition. Comes with original tomobako and descriptions.
Category

Japanese Taisho Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-20th Century Pair of Ceramic Green Enameled Parrots China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of fancy parrots is very decorative for its green colored enamel and very trendy in an elegant room. The parrots was not restored and there is some signs of the time, but t...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Wooden Spinning Wheel Showa Era, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
The spinning wheels are invented in Persia around the 13th century and introduced to India. It is thought to have been introduced to Japan in the Edo period. This spinning wheel is made in 1960s (mid-Showa era...
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20'' Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
Antique a pair of Chinese multi-color jade and agate bonsai tree in gilt cloisonné pot, very excellent and nice, measures: 20" tall x 18" x 12".
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade, Agate

Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorgeous pair of large antique Murano hand blown glass candlesticks with gorgeous swirls of silver flecks with pink opaline rose buds. Be...
Category

Italian Baroque Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Big Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of antique 20th century Chinese hand painted porcelain vase. One has rim short light hair line inside, outside no hair line, s...
Category

Chinese Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Chinese Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Decorative Chinese box origin China, Canton for export hand painted circa 1930.
Category

Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Corner Vitrines, Candle Photophores
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco corner vitrines or photophores for objects or candles. Painted and carved wood frame in deep green with carved glass. 1930's USA. Ea...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tribal tin necklace worn in wedding ceremonies from Papua. Set on a modern steel Stand. Large collection available. All vary in height and diameter. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamar...
Category

Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Tin

Large Vintage Chinese Hand Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
About A spectacular Chinese embroidery wall hanging purchased from Antique Chinese collector This example, entailed with many stitch techni...
Category

Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Hamilton & Co. Indian Colonial Silver and Glass Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Indian colonial silver and glass bottomed pint mug with regimental/military interest; an addition to our silver wine and drinks related collection. This fine vintage Indian colonial silver pint mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this fine example of vintage silverware is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest depicting an armoured Rolls Royce and motto 'Per Ardua Stabilis Esto'* - Steadfast Through Adversity. The aforementioned heraldic markings are displayed above the engraved presentation inscription 'Reunion Dinner, 20th July 1946, Pte J.F.W.Irwin'. This Indian mug...
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Great Britain (UK) Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Turkish Oushak Carpet, 1950s, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
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Turkish Oushak Vintage Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Qing Dinasty Mid-20th Century Fine Enameled Vase China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This Qing vase is very decorative for its colorful enamel and very trendy in an elegant room. It’s handmade with the antique technique called ‘cloisonné ‘, when the enameled drawings...
Category

Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1950s Pair of African Ethnic Bracelets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of African ethnic bracelets.
Category

African Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

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