1940s Decorative Objects

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...

Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...

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

1940s Spanish Forged Iron Three Arm Rustic Scroll Candelabras Set of Two Candelabras circa 1940s Spanish Colonial 11.25 H x 9.75 W x 5.75 in diameter Original Unrestored Vintage Cond...

A rare and beautiful example of the porcelain sculptures of Waylande Gregory, this depiction of a fantail pigeon in deep, dusty pink and white dates to ...

A black and off white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Large and substantial rare pair of large Art Deco English Fulham Pottery wall pocket vases, circa 1940. Unglazed on the outside, glazed inside to hold water for flowers. Simple and e...

A beige and orange, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.0"H x 7.43"W x 6.18"D All items ship from High P...

A small bronze vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s.

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

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Playing Cards Box in Cerused Oak and Glass, Italy 1940s The Handle depicts two cannons, and the box inside is divided into three compartments to hold p...

Splendid Italian 1940s wrought iron bird and leaf motif candlestick

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...

Charming hand carved box with metal detail.

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"...

Very unusual biscuit sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg depicting Susanna and the elders. Made in Sweden around 1950. In excellent condition with no issues! Signed "Stig L 89...

A green and white glazed earthenware vase with handles produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5"H x 7.25"W x 6.25"D All items ship from High Point...

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 ...

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock from the 1940's on hand carved wood stand. Delicately constructed of vermeil sterling with colorf...

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...

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

France / 1947 / Statue St. Yves / Jos Kervella for Henriot Quimper / faïence polychrome / Religious A rare and beautifully modeled faïence statue depicting Saint Yves, by Jos Kervel...

Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...

An off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930-1940s. Signed. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.37" Height x 4.25" Diameter All items ship from High Po...

This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Incredible plate hand painted and engraved signed and numbered.

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.

A cream-colored glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25" Height x 6.5" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.  

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 ceramic green-glazed vase by Nittsjö was produced in Sweden, 1940s. It has a maker's inscription to the underside. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...

Elevate your garden with the charm of English mid 20th Century design through this delightful pair of sheep table top or garden ornaments. Crafted with met...

This vase was designed by Sven Erik Skawonius and was made of earthenware in Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden during the 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...

Vintage three-drawer jewelry box/miniature chest in tiger's eye maple (ca. 1940s, USA). Crude in execution with some uneven drawer edges and asymmetrical pulls. Potentially an appren...

Vintage Art Deco Green Glass Vase. Very good condition.

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. ...

Horse sculpture, signed Jo Mead.

Stunning, unique dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with beautiful green glaze. Rare, large size. Very expressive and lively design, inspired by Chinese Ming era d...

Beautifully modelled, molded and glazed, this pair of sculptures was originally designed to serve as tabletop torchere lamps, with light washing the wall above, and lighting the eyes of each head. Very finely crafted, the sculptures were made by Doane Powell, an important Nebraska cartoonist and illustrator who later became famous for the masks he made of celebrities such as Mae West, Governor Huey Long...

Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...

Unique Jade sculpture of grape vine in spinach Jade vase with jadeite grapes Chinese handcarved. Sculpture on green marble stand. Exceptional craftsmanship. From a private Florida co...

1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...

An orignal 1940s Murano hand blown, torchon glass picture frame attributed to Archimede Seguso, with brass inner frame, centre detail and stand. The patina of the brass is original b...

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Black Color Woman Head France 1940 Signed

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...

Early 20th Century Candle Holder. Manufactured in France circa 1940 In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.

Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...

Large vase in a vibrant orange/ rust/ terracota color by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Great simplistic form which showcases the color depths of the glaze. A large size compared...

French Art Nouveau wrought iron jardinière or table centerpiece. The newly powder coated metal centerpiece or plant holder hails from the 1940's. This elegant piece has lovely graceful curves throughout. As a centerpiece on a table or an accent decor piece on a porch or garden, the freshly powder coated bright yellow jardiniere...

Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...

Bushman-Moore Inc. Aluminum IN/OUT Box. Just polished the aluminum and cleaned the faux leather material on the bottom of each level. Nice clean Machine Age Style. Could be 30's, ...

Mid century Rookwood shell plate / change dish / compote featuring a scalloped seashell and floral motif and light blue / turquoise glaze. This dish was originally designed by Arthu...

Unique faience vase handmade by Danish artist Bode Willumsen in 1946 at workshop of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The vase is modelled with an amazing pierced motif of Adam and Eve in t...

This vintage Belgium Mid-Century Modern painted metal monumental heavy dice sculpture is tres chic! All the different sides with different holes make up...

Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...

This pair of Dore' bronze mounted French Empire verdi marble cassolettes, dating to the early 19th century, represents the pinnacle of French Empire style and craftsmanship. The luxu...

WMF, Germany. Large Art Deco Ikora bowl in plated silver inlaid with brass. 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 35.0 x 8.5 cm.

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.

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...

Vase Barovier Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.