1940s Decorative Objects

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

1940s bronze sculpture of a nun.

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

Art Deco matchbox holder in pewter with sculpted archer motif on the lid, dated 1940 and monogrammed "CH". Raised on four small feet, with a sliding wooden drawer. A striking decorat...

A green and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s-1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25" Height x 5.75" Diameter All items ship from H...

A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.4" Height x 5.2" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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

A beautiful vintage Indian white marble box, circa 1940s, intricately inlaid with lapis, agate, and other semi-precious stones forming delicate floral vines and flowers across the surface. The craftsmanship reflects the long tradition of Indian pietra dura...

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

Horse sculpture, signed Jo Mead.

Possibly by the Primavera workshop established by Le Printemps department store in Paris, this marvelous vase is executed in deep blue and orange glazes, with splashes of ivory. Prim...

Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.

Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura. Large vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in light brown tones and modern design. 1940's. Measures: 41 x 9.5 cm. In very good ...

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France. Art Deco vase in purple art glass. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 14.4 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...

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

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.  

A beige and white glazed earthenware vase, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inche...

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...

A cream / yellow and orange-glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5"H x 7"W x 6"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.  

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...

A yellow / cream earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5" Height x 5" Diameter Al items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

An orange and beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

A beige glazed earthenware vase with an orange sculptural floral ornamentation, produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches)...

This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125th Street next to the renowned Apollo Theater. The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, mentoring artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Gwendolyn Knight, Selma Burke, Ernest Crichlow and Robert Blackburn. The Smiths captured the night life of Harlem, including musicians and actors such as Harry Belafonte, Sydney Poitier, Eartha Kitt, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Count Basie, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Hattie McDaniels, Zora Neal Hurston, Step n' Fetchit, Pearl...

A caramel brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans Gefle, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5" ...

A beige and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

An aquamarine blue, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Vintage bust from France made of bronze and supported by a marble base. This piece features the likeness of a man. It showcases the smelter’s stamp. This piece is in very nice vintag...

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

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.

Classically shaped oval bowl is a master class of technique and elegance, designed by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) circa 1948 for Barovier, Toso & Co. It has an edging of white on...

Created at the height of the Art Deco period, in 1940s France, but clearly inspired by the monumental male nudes of Michelangelo and the high Renaissance in Italy, this 1942 drawing ...

Elegant oval planter with cane detailing, produced in France in the 1940s. The piece remains in good vintage condition, showing only minor age-related wear and no damage to the cane...

An important piece of American fashion history and a significant example of American Art Deco sculpture, this unique piece was awarded to Priscilla McCaffrey of Henri Bendel for her fashion design at the Designers Annual Fashion Fair...

Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s An rare art glass bowl in the shape of a shell, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano ...

“Farsta” vase with thick, blue glazed walls balancing on an unglazed base decorated with etched stripes. Production year inscripted on the base. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized a...

A rare vintage Cartier pill box crafted in 9-karat yellow gold, accented with two cabochon rubies. The circular pill box features a bold geometric eng...

In this listing you will find a large vintage sculpture of Mickey Mouse. The sculpture is done in hand-carved wood and it appears to be carved out of a single piece of wood, apart fr...

Superb vase in traditional argile, made by the Shipibo-Conibo artisans of the Ucayali region in Pérou, at the debut of the 20th century. Ce se présente des motifs caractéristiques de...

Beautifully manufactured Italian 1940s Gold Etched Glass and Brass Picture Frame. Very Sturdy and Full Brass Picture inner size 11.8 x 17 cm

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 ...

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. ...

This exceptional hand-hammered pewter vase by Harald Buchrucker exemplifies the Bauhaus movement's refined aesthetic from the 1940s. The vase features a gracefully flared form with a...

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...

France vase Bugnoni 1940 glass, France.

This delightful jar signed at the base ROMETTI, dating from the 1940s, is made of glazed ceramic and features a vibrant deep blue coloring punctuated by white polka dots, typical of ...

A large sterling silver Georg Jensen centerpiece bowl #622B, by Harald Nielsen in 1930. This large oval basin features hand-hammered detailing resting on an oval-footed base. Its pro...

1940s Art Déco silver-plated metal cylindrical container with twisted rope ornamentation by Jean Després, France By: Jean Després Material: metal, silver, silver plate Technique: ca...

Giovanni Gariboldi Bold Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand in "Sangue di Bue" Red, Italy 1940s

1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal "Swirl" Pattern Candle Lamp. Crystal hurricane shade and swirl crystal base.

Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height about 26 cm.

Beautiful pair of antique cast iron bookends depicting an Asian kissing couple. These Art Deco pieces are dense in weight and beauty. The sc...

This very nice pair of cobra candlesticks is made of a finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940

1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic. Green glaze decorated with a pear in silver. 1940s. Model number 1005. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Marked. Di...

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1940s. Free blown crystal clear gl...

1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish

Circa 1940, we offer this pair of antique handmade water bottles.

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

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