1940s Decorative Objects

A fluted grey-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Signed with an original label Seguso Vetri D’Arte Murano Glass Red Sommerso Vase with gold leaf encased in clear. Notice the waffling effect and the glistening gold dust. Rare form f...

Plaster sculpture, woman standing, Raymond Espinasse (1897-1985) workshop, France. Measure: height 33.4 inches.

Post War desktop airplane lighter modeled after the North American P-51A Mustang fighter plane used heavily in WWII. This Lighter features a chrome plated metal body and simply moder...

A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.

A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...

Incredible plate hand painted and engraved signed and numbered.

Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson. This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson designed for the ‘Marselis’ series manufactured by Aluminia in the 1950s. This might b...

Ove Fritz Rasmussen, Danish bronze caster. Art Deco bronze dish. Featuring a motif of leaping deer. Approximately from the 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition with patina. Partiall...

Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/4” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with green semi-gloss enamel, 1950...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hand hammered copper vase In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 9.75"H. Good original vintage c...

A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" gold with red ribs circa 1949.

Turquoise marbled wood and nature wood box, 1940s. Rectangular box painted in blue faux marble and nature wood with brass closure and ribbon-shape...

This "Art Deco" piece made of ceramic, colored in soft and light tones of white, beige, yellow. The base is in black. A ballet dancer in her stage dress and pointe shoes in a classic...

The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...

Fabulous pair of cut glass dresser bottles with Sterling collars. Smaller bottle has a chip on the stopper. Other than that they are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear....

A green and beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby in Sweden, 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.37"H x 4.43"W x 4.06"D All items ship from High Poin...

Amazing , gorgeous ansd great decorative sphere crafted from a unique mahogany-colored obsidian, originating from early 20th-century France. This piece is a truly remarkable decorat...

Vase and jar created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades, Vase size 16cm diameter x 16 cm hight Jar size 16cm diameter ...

Sculpted natural stone tablet on base. Beautiful on a custom tripod with an antique character. A stone that has in its natural palette, shades of pink, blue and gray-brown. A true pa...

Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...

This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

A green glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, with minor imperfections. All items ship from High Po...

Large, heavy and impressive, this low bowl produced by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a sea dragon at its center, expressed in silver over a rich deep red glaze. ...

A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.

Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.

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 ...

A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Karl Persson and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.

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

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.

Great pair of Greek inspired Italian ceramic statues inspired by Bitossi, Fantoni and Raymor.

Horse sculpture, signed Jo Mead.

Vintage Art Deco Green Glass Vase. Very good condition.

Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland, is a prestigious manufacturer of watches and clocks. In 1903, Jacques-David LeCoultre partnered with Edmond Jae...

Antique rotary desk telephone.

Russel Wright's collaboration with Bauer Pottery in the 40s was short lived but resulted in some of what many consider his most evocative creations. Wright was displeased that the gl...

Unusual hand-carved from knot of a tree, Folk Art sculpture depicting a gorilla face, head, amazing life-like image, extremely well executed.

Stunning large Faience ceramic bowl and plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors painted by faience painter...

A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.28"H x 3.27"W x 3.27"D All items ship from ...

Italian bronze sculpture from the 40's representing a stylized seahorse. Very nice vintage condition with a beautiful patina of time on the whole bronze (see photos).

An orange and beige-glazed vase designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A black, blue and off-white glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. “Y354-510” on bottom

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with Southwestern motif By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1947 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light yellow color. Measures: 4"W x 4"...

The "Cries of London" series, including this "Sweet Orange" plate, originated from a series of oil paintings by Francis Wheatley exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1792 and 1795. These paintings were subsequently engraved and sold as prints. Reproductions of these popular prints, like the plate that we have listed here were produced over a long period, even into the 20th century. It is noted that Adams China, of Tunstall, England produced these Cries of England plates...

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

The vase from Upsala-Ekeby, crafted in Sweden during the 1940s, features a vibrant green glaze on its earthenware surface. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

This green-glazed earthenware vase, made by Upsala-Ekeby in Sweden during the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

America, 1940 Hand-carved wooden goose decoys, with original painted surface, mounted to iron rod legs for display. 26"Lx 8"d x 20.5"h / 30"L x 10"d x 17"h...

A well sized vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a freeform or organic shaped rim which provides for excellent movement. Beautiful soft neutral color palette would wo...

An exceptionally rare and fine early piece by famed American ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a dynamic and unique design. The colors illuminate like stained glass under the glaze wh...

A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75" Height x 5.25" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North...

Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot nume...

This Töreboda Keramik Vase crafted from White-Glazed Earthenware in 1940s Sweden, showcases a beautiful blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. All items ship from Hig...

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...

Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.

A beige and green, glazed earthenware wall plant holder designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.