1940s Decorative Objects

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...

Designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1942, exquisite A Grosse Costolature or clam shell bowl in heavy transparent iridescent clear Murano glass with undulating pron...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...

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

A large Georg Jensen sterling silver ornate grape bowl, design #468A by Gundorph Albertus from 1926. The bowl serves as a weighty centerpiece, elegantly poised on three delicate, lea...

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...

This unique vintage piece is a decorative box designed to resemble a leather-bound book titled "Desmoulins Oeuvres." The box features intricate gold-embossed detailing on the spine a...

French ceramic dish. Triple and shell-shaped form. Turquoise and cream-colored glaze. Ca. 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 30.0 cm. x H 3.5 cm.

A black-glazed earthenware vase produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s. Marked on base. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...

Pair of 1940s French classical bronze frames. Nice weight to these! Opening is 3.25” x 4.75”

French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940.

Impressive Discometal Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Sizeable discometal vase with vertical lines * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer...

This is a vintage drawing room waste paper basket. An English, leather study or home office bin, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. A superb example of quality craftsmanship with excellent mid-century appeal. Fine mid-century leather basket with superb quality and enduring presence Leather tanned to a deep caramel hue, offering rich colour and texture Displays a gently time-worn appearance commensurate with careful use Interior lined with quality canvas, showing an attractive, light patina Fascia adorned with the remnants of the Royal coat of arms, adding distinction Tactile leather strap mounted to each side, articulating upon brass studs Stamped to the base with maker's initials B.H. & G — Barrow...

Pair of Swedish Modern Pewter and Bakelite Candlesticks by Ystad Tenn, Sweden, 1940s An elegant pair of Swedish Modern candlesticks produced by Ystad Tenn in Skåne, Sweden, during t...

Vintage Bakelite Pencil Sharpener. Mde in US, 1940s. Good condition, with some signs of age.

Vase #10-939; designed in 1942; clear, frosted and grey stained vase; engraved Lalique France.

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...

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...

Pair of Abstract Metal Musician Sculptures – Modernist Artistic Figurines A Couple of Expressive Metal Musician Sculptures, Decorative Art Objects Celebrate creativity, harmony, and...

Elegant Italian Art Deco box crafted in richly figured burl wood, accented with bold geometric inlays of Macassar ebony. The lid features a dynamic diagonal composition, enhanced by ...

Custom robot sculpture named Markel by Bennett Robot Works, Brooklyn, NY Bennett Robot Works, robot sculptures created by Gordon Bennett, are comp...

This porcelain bowl of Japanese origin, dating from around the 1940s, is a fine example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and artistry. The bowl features intricate hand-painted ...

Handmade stoneware pitcher with applied handle and pale green feather glaze. Signed on underside.

Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory Faenza ceramic mosaic Moving inscription with dedication on the back: “In the u...

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

France, circa 1950 A fine glazed earthenware vase with beautiful depictions of Amazons astride prancing horses. Painted on both sides with different decor. Interesting but unknown ...

Wonderful Chinese box in red, gold and black having a Chinoiserie painted design on embossed leather with original brass hardware. There's a removable metal liner and the interior is...

Pink Peach Mirrored Glass Decorative Box. The box features beveled and engraved rose mirrored glass. Shipping cost is included in the price.

Impressive monumental bronze sculpture of Mercury, inspired by the celebrated model traditionally attributed to Giambologna (1529–1608), one of the greatest sculptors of the late Ren...

Exceptional pair of monumental Nubian busts crafted in Italy during the first half of the 20th century, executed in a combination of colored marbles that beautifully enhance their sc...

Laying Whippet dog with upright posture molded in composition material.

Amazing pair of large decorative Murano glasses. These stunning glasses were hand-made in Italy, Murano in the 1940s. The quality of these decorative goblet glasses is incredible, ...

Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This vase in made in brown and yellow Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as its original patina, but ...

This stunning French mirrored glass picture frame has exquisite silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1940. You can...

Chinese lacquer tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations

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...

Impressive classical Greek-inspired togatus sculpture, carved in marble and mounted on an elegant black marble base, produced in Italy during the 1940s. Inspired by the monumental st...

Duban Christel for Limoges. Unique bronze bowl with enamel work in gold and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 15.2 x 3.3 cm. In excellent condition. Sta...

Pair of Modernist Candelabras - Forged & Turned Wrought Iron - France 1940 Charming hand-forged wrought iron candelabras, featuring a lovely decorative design and a delightful i...

An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...

Candlestick from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made of hand hammered iron in the Diego Giacometti style. It is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface w...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this vase is decorated by Pedro Garcia de Diego (1904-1969)with a captivating arabesque pattern in blacks and browns on a neu...

Scandinavian Modern urn with lid earthenware by Eva Jancke Björk (Birch) 1882-1981), Bobergs Faiance pottery, model 3428 in white glased cracked pattern, ce...

Arne Bang Bowl, model 189, 1940s. Strongly modelled Art Deco stoneware bowl with pronounced vertical fluting and a deep green flowing glaze over a dark ground. The form is both monum...

Beautiful porcelaine vase with blue birds Designed in 1947 Signed with stamps This is a rare piece from the most prestigious porcelain firm in the ...

Russian bronze figure of a Cossack. It is signed.

Very rare basket-shaped soap dish in gilded bronze by the Paris jeweller Line Vautrin. A great work of precision by this world-renowned artist. Can also be used as a door pocket. Ver...

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 anatomical écorché model of the human legs dates from circa 1940–1950 and originates from a plaster workshop in Brussels, a center long associated with the production of academic anatomical casts...

Bronze, crystal and bakelite vanity case. France, circa 1940.

Circa 1940, we offer this set of antique handmade bottles. The amber bottle has a scratch, but it is not broken. *see pic 3.

Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...

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...

Longwy, France. Art Deco bowl in glazed stoneware on a tripod. Crackle design. 1940s. Measures: 31 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Unstamped.

Pol Chambost (1906-1983), France. Colossal bowl in glazed stoneware shaped like a leaf. Beautiful glaze in purple and light pink shades. 1940s. Measures: 60.5 x 20 cm. Height: 9 c...

Accolay, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in red and blue shades. 1940s. Measures: 32.5 x 22.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.