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Period: 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte blue mirror jewellery box 1940
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte jewellery box made in Italy in the early 1940s. Carved from walnut wood, with a beautiful blue mirrored crystal covering the box, finished ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror

Typewriter Olivetti "M44", East Germany, 1947
Located in Praha, CZ
Oldschool typewriter "M44" made by Olivetti, in East Germany, in the year 1947. Made of metal and chrome. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional.
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German Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wrought Iron Cyclamen Ashtray and Paperweight, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Wrought Iron Cyclamen Ashtray and Paperweight, Italy 1940s
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Finnish Brass Candlesticks, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish brass candlesticks, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle This charming 1940s handwoven market basket by the Day Basket Company of Maryland is a beautiful and ...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Bo Fajans tall blue ceramic vase with geometric pattern in relief, Sweden, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A tall elegant ceramic vase in blue with a geometric pattern in relief. Produced by Bo Fajans (1874-1967) Sweden., circa late 1940’s Height: 19.25”. Diameter: 6”
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury "Relief" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge, made in white, unglazed “Carrara” stoneware. Clean form with ornaments of twigs on the sides and lid.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Barovier e Toso Vase /Centerpiece Murano Iridescente Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso vase /centerpiece murano iridescent glass 1940 Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Muslin, Murano Glass

Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition The machine has a crooked bottom edge
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Brutalist iron candlesticks hand forged topped with hand-hammered brass bobeche cups. This pair of handsome iron and brass candlesticks are forged and hammered with their original painted finish - black over gold. There is some finish chipping off in places around the decorative orbs...
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Dutch Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France. Art Deco vase in green art glass. Geometric pattern. From the 1940s. In fine condition with minor chips at the bottom. ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, AD.S ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool vase in pewter from AD.S most probably ca 1930-40's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Scratches, marks, blemishes and a dent. Signed with makers mark.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Glass Vase Attributed to Edvin Ollers for Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Glass Vase in the Manner of Edvin Ollers for Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940 Hand-blown glass vase with unique, hand-applied decorations. In the manner of Edvin Oller’s unique works. -...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow / cream earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Other designers of the period include Ettore Sottsass, Carl Harry Stålhane, Lisa Larsson, Axel Salto, an...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This masterpi...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1940's Advertising Oversize Spear & Jackson Wood Saw 140cm
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Advertising Oversize Spear & Jackson Wood Saw 140cm. One of the best, most original advertising signs/products we have had the pleasure of buying. At 140cm it is close to fiv...
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Turquoise Ground", Art Deco-Mid Century Bowl/Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly designed and brilliantly glazed in tones of turquoise-aqua, jet black, white and gold, this dish sports an exotic phoenix bird resting on a filigreed tree branch, with one wing raised high. The colors are glorious, especially the full-bodied turquoise of the background. The artist was Waylande Gregory, one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II. He was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Guido Gamboni Lady Figurine Salt Cellar
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic salt cellar in the form of a woman from the great master and innovator of Modern Italian Ceramics, Guido Gambone. Signature and famous donk...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Vicke Lindstrand is best known for his work in glass for Orrefors in the 1930s and f...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Smaller chip, as seen on the last picture.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Greek bronze sculpture from the Achaean period 150 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Pair of Bronze Sculptures of the Kore of Peplos - Early 20th Century with Modern Bases Product Overview: This exquisite pair of bronze sculptures is a faithful reproduction o...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Brass Aorta Vase by Carl Auböck
Located in Utrecht, NL
Large 'Aorta' vase by Carl Auböck in patinated brass. This aorta-shaped vase has a rough appearance that is accentuated by shiny brass openings. Designed by Carl Auböck II in 1949. ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'aesn. Large Bowl in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France. Large bowl in clear art glass. Art Deco style. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 17.5 x H 9.5 cm. Pierre ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Bulldog Figurine Frenchie Statue Paperweight, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1940s German Bronze Bulldog Figurine – Art Deco, Patinated Finish A finely cast bronze bulldog figurine from 1940s Germany, reflecting the bold, stylized aesthetic of the Art Deco p...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Cylindrical Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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" l...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Kähler, Denmark. Trumpet-shaped ceramic vase, turquoise glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Kähler, Denmark. Trumpet-shaped ceramic vase, tu...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta Dish on Feet in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta dish on feet in ceramics decorated with lion in silver inlaid. Model number: A24. Sweden, 1940s. Measures: 23 x 4 cm. Stamped Gustavsb...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Swedish Grace Polished Pewter Vessel by Nordtenn Svenskt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. This Swedish Grace vessel features decorative handles and a faceted base. It shows minor scattered dents on the side consistent with its age. The price reflects these ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Vintage Silvered Metal Fighting Roosters Decorative Sculptures Bring dramatic movement and sculptural elegance to your interiors with this striking pair of vintage silvered metal rooster figurines, beautifully modelled in dynamic fighting poses. Each rooster displays a remarkable sense of motion, with highly detailed plumage, sweeping tail feathers, and expressive posture capturing the proud, energetic spirit of the rooster in exquisite artistic form. Crafted with impressive attention to texture and form, the figurines feature deeply chased feather patterns and a bright silvered surface that reflects light beautifully. Their dynamic stance makes them ideal as statement decorative objects for consoles, display cabinets, mantelpieces, or curated collections of animal sculptures. Features Pair of vintage silvered metal roosters Highly detailed feather work and naturalistic modelling Dynamic and expressive fighting poses Decorative sculptures suitable for classical, eclectic, or contemporary interiors Perfect for collectors of ornithological art, animal figurines, or vintage silvered décor Condition Excellent vintage condition with light age-related surface character, adding depth and patina. Strong SEO Keywords Vintage silver rooster figurines, silvered metal bird sculptures, decorative rooster statues, fighting rooster art, vintage animal figurines, silver bird décor, collectible metal sculptures, ornamental roosters, antique-style rooster pairs...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 24 cm (height) signed with two-line a...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather H...
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

20th century French Wooden Jewelry Boxe, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Louis XV-style wooden jewelry box featuring a refined silhouette with elegant curves and finely carved floral motifs. The interior is lined with pink fabric. Its domed lid is topped ...
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French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wood

1940s Mercury Glass Jug Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Mercury Glass Jug Vase Handle in a solid clear blown glass the rest mercury glass A uniquely shaped vessel for mercury glass which is often shown in more symmetric, classic sha...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Mercury Glass

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
ATO is a prestigious watchmaking brand founded by Léon Hatot (1883–1953). He studied at the National School of Watchmaking in Besançon from 1895 to 1898. Between 1918 and 1919, a fac...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Chrome

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass and Carved Wood Picture Frame, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare large picture frame composed of etched glass outer frame and carved light wood inner frame. This elegant picture frame model has an exquisite fram...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Square Art Deco lidded box in ceramic with classic green glaze. From the Argenta series. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect cond...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Carl Schmitz Plaster Sculpture, circa 1940
By Carl Schmitz
Located in Sharon, CT
Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn B...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Mask face attributed to Vadim Androusov
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie masque en terre cuite attribué à Vadim Androusov
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Cut Glass Dresser Cologne Bottles with Sterling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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....
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ove Fritz Rasmussen. Art Deco bronze dish with a motif of deers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Marguerite Lavriller-Cossaceanu, Woman Bust, 1945-1946
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marguerite LAVRILLIER-COSSACEANU 1893 - 1980 Woman bust (1945 - 1946) Bronze proof with brown-green patina 2/8 Posthume lost wax of Coubertin Foundry Signed and numeroted (...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Zouave au Repos, Monumental Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
This lifelike plaster sculpture of a shirtless Zouave standing with his hands clasped behind his back came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Large English Ceramic Jardiniere with Silk Flowers
Located in Redding, CT
Large English Ceramic Jardiniere with Silk Flowers. Beautiful and colorful bouquet to brighten any room. The jardiniere is stamped on the bottom. Will post better photos soon. Cermic...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Silk

Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and beautifully coordinated six-piece tea set from the esteemed Wallendorf Porcelain Manufactory, dating to the GDR era. This delightful set features two complete color-themed...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Georg Jensen Extra Large Johan Rohde Pitcher 432C
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early extra large Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432C by Johan Rohde from 1920. This design for Rohde was the topic of many conversations between him and Georg Jen...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Crystal Ashtray by DAUM – France, 1960s – Heavy Collector’s Piece
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a large DAUM ashtray made in France around the 1960s. Crafted in clear crystal, it features a freeform organic shape typical of the mid-century modern aesthetic. The piece is...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Paavo Tynell decorative vase in solid brass model 13, Taito circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Paavo Tynell cup made in solid brass, model 13 for Taito. Paavo Tynell made a range of cup and decoration object, this one is one of the most elegant and rarest of all. Tynell m...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Czechoslovakian Liqueur Set, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco Czech  Glass Liqueur Set. It includes bottle and 3 glasses. Dimensions of glasses cm. 5x4.5x4.5 Excellent condition.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Nice face attributed to Vadim Androusov
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie masque en terre cuite traité à l’antique, Possiblement de Vadim Androusov.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
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Japanese American Classical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1940s Hand Hammered Studded Patinated Copper Pot With Handles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, The Våga Series, Medium White Vase, Sweden c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
In 1917, Gustavsberg hired Kåge to make its dinnerware and other everyday products more beautiful—he would serve as the company's Artistic Director until 1948. During this fruitful p...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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