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Period: 1940s
Art Deco Japanese Rabbit Sculpture 1940s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized metal rabbit sculpture from Japan. Fantastic modernist arct deco design.
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Japanese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

American Art Deco Carved Ebonized Wood Head Bust of a Young Boy, ca. 1940s
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE This wonderful sculptural and portrait work was certainly created by a master sculptor, although not signed by the author. The face of this typical all-American boy, ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Silver Plate Metal Bowl or Vide Poche, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of bowls or Vide Poche is in silver plate. It has been made in France during circa 1940.
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French American Classical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.   
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1940s Amber Lion Sculpture in Pâte de Verre
By Daum
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1940s Solid Amber Glass Lion was created using the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique with translucent and varying colored amber crystal glass with fine detailing Small lit...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Bud Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bud vase has a very feminine silhouette with a tapered bottom. Around the top there is a ring of lattice work around the edge and beneath that heart-shap...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Pair of Antique Solid Bronze Fighting Cocks or Roosters/BookEnds.Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1791 Large pair of French Solid Bronze fighting cocks or roosters. Great as sculptural pieces 10.5x8x6" 8x10x6.5"
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Signed to underside.
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of 1940s Bronze French Classical Frames
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s French classical bronze frames. Nice weight to these! Opening is 3.25” x 4.75”
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of the classic symbol of the Zodiac sign of Virgo. A nude female figure with a sheaf of wheat -- was sculpted by Paul M...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pink Champagne Glass Mantel Clock Gilbert Rohde
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Art Deco mantel clock in the style of Gilbert Rohde. Clock works excellent and is in excellent vintage condition. Sound wiring. Can be parcel posted safely.
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Erik Mornils, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Arne Bang, Ceramic Jam Jar in Grooved Design, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar in grooved design. Beautiful dark green glaze. 1940/50s. Perfect condition. Hand signed. With lid by Hugo Grön in nickel silver in Art Deco style and...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Anthroposophical Frame, 1940s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 20 x 15,3 cm. Overall: 30 x 23,3 cm.
Category

Swiss Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880-1950) Dancer of Carthage
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning bronze sculpture by Claire J.R. Colinet, featuring a patinated, gilded, and cold-painted bronze figure of an exotic dancer with a snake. This 20th-century Art Deco piece s...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Ceramic Dish Ashtray or Centrepiece in Ceramic Art Deco Red Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Red color. Made in France. Stamped.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bottled Perfume Modernist Display, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique display counter is a rare and beautiful piece of the Modernist movement in Barcelona, Spain. The ornate forged iron structure is s...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Monumental and Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vessel with Sea Life Decor, 1950
Located in New York, NY
OLSEN THORKILD ( 1890-1973 ) and KNUD ANDERSON ( 1892-1966 ) FOR ROYAL COPENHAGEN An extraordinary monumental lidded urn in Royal Copenhagen crackle war...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A painted iron candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rookwood Pottery, "Aventurine Glaze" Vases, Porcelain, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941. Overa...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi
By Brancusi
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture, Inspired by Brancusi's Style – Unique Work by Unknown Artist" Unveil the beauty of early 20th century artistry with this remarkable wooden scul...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tinos, Denmark Large bowl in solid bronze. Art Deco style. Dated 1948
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Tinos, Denmark Large bowl in solid bronze. Art D...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Anatole Riecke Art Deco tall black opaline glass red green vase 1946
Located in Paris, IDF
This tall Art Deco vase in black opaline glass, with engraved details, red and green painted decor, and brass and chromed steel pieces add-ons, is signed by the Russian artist Anatol...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Vintage German Carved Black Forest Mounted Deer Wall Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two similar Black Forest carved and hand-painted 'stag' sculptures with real antlers mounted to decorative 'wreath' plaques for wall hanging (ca. 1930s/40s, Germany). One deer...
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German Black Forest Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Antler, Wood, Paint

Sterling Midcentury Three -Branch Candelabras
By C. Zurita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These midcentury candelabras are incredible. They have an elegant shape and are very unique. Each candelabra has three lights and each light is on a different height. Held together b...
Category

American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Abstract Modernist Ceramic Bust Sculpture w/ Cubist Face by Marianna Von Allesch
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist bust sculpture by German American artist Marianna Von Allesch circa 1940s Hand sculpted organic form with cubist face decorated in ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bo Fajans, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase produced by Bo Fajans, Gefle, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze cup Barbedienne
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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...
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French Napoleon III Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A R.Lalique Ganymède Glass Champagne Bucket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ganymède Champagne bucket was created by Marc Lalique for Maison Lalique in the late 1940tys. The style is typical of Marc Lalique at the time when he becomes the général manager...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large white floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bronze Tall Bud Vase by Dirilyte
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco period polished bronze tall bud vase By Dirilyte USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 11.5"H. Very good original vintage...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Verlys, France, Large Art Deco Bowl in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Verlys, France. Large Art Deco bowl in mouth-blown art glass with flowers in relief. 1940s. Measures: 35 x 6.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Shearwater Carved Pottery Vase
By Peter Anderson, James McConnell (Mac) Anderson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful vase was made by renowned Shearwater Pottery of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Shearwater was founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson and went...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category

Zimbabwean Tribal Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Ceramic Vase Produced by Barraud, Messeri & C., 1940s
By Barraud Messeri & C.
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic vase produced by Barraud, Messeri and C. signed under the base bm & c., early 40s, in shades of green with pure gold finishes It measures 34 cm in height, 25 cm in diamete...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jar Sculpture in Ceramic Design Settimio Rometti from Umbertide, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
small vase sculpture in ceramic original production settimio rometti by umbertide from the 40s made in shades of bright green with pure gold finishes It measures 14 cm in width...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Anatomical Removable Model Cockchafer Beetle Melolontha 1930 German
Located in Epfach, DE
Large anatomical model of a cockchafer (Melolontha) made out of wood, plastic, paper mache Two-part outer cover with small hooks, insertable and painted wings, movable legs The rem...
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German Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Emile Antoine Bourdelle “Arlequin” Bronze Sculpture Valsuani Foundry
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Antoine Bourdelle (French, 1861-1929) Bronze Sculpture L' Arlequin. Conceived in 1905 and cast around 1954 A rare museum quality impressionist - Brutalist interpretation of a...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Maori Hand Carved Tribal Sculpture of Hunter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved Maori sculpture of a hunter carrying a crocodile and fish.
Category

New Zealand Tribal Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Stunning Decorative Vintage Italian Vase. *FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This beautifully handcrafted ceramic vase dates from the late 1940s and showcases a refined interplay of form, texture, and tone. The body is finished in a soft matte grey glaze that...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Sculpture “Lady with sighthound” by Ugo Cipriani
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
“Lady with sighthound” polychrome bronze sculpture with onyx and portoro marble base. made by Ugo Cipriani. (1887-1960) Son of the sculptor Adolfo Cipriani, after studying at the Ac...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Sheep Tabletop Accessory, English 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
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...
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Paavo & Helena Tynell Cast Brass Bowl Model no. 4, Taito 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Before Tynell was known as the man who `illuminated Finland´, and early in his career he used to make all kinds of bowls and other decorative items in different variations and sizes....
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Black and White Large Metal Dice Sculpture Mid Century Modern Belgium
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Belgium Mid-Century Modern painted metal monumental heavy dice sculpture is tres chic! All the different sides with different holes make up...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Black and White Ceramic Vase Uppsala Ekeby
Located in Bochum, NRW
A lovely Art Deco ceramic vase in black and white geometric pattern, by Uppsala Ekeby. Good overall original condition with normal wear. Height 12 cm.
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Perch & Angelfish, " Unique, Ambitious Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund, Rorstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This ambitious, elongated urn with elaborate handles and a sunburst lid is beautifully decorated with perch on one side and angelfish on the other, all in tones of black, charcoal an...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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