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A Couple of Antique Decorative Figurine Two Metal Musician Sculptures Home Decor
A Couple of Antique Decorative Figurine Two Metal Musician Sculptures Home Decor

A Couple of Antique Decorative Figurine Two Metal Musician Sculptures Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

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

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron, Metal

Pair Sheep Tabletop Accessory, English 20th Century
Pair Sheep Tabletop Accessory, English 20th Century

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

Art Deco/Modern Vase in Blue and Deep Orange, France
Art Deco/Modern Vase in Blue and Deep Orange, France

Art Deco/Modern Vase in Blue and Deep Orange, France

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze. 1940s. First factory quality. Signed Salto,...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Sculpture for Home Décor
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Sculpture for Home Décor

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Sculpture for Home Décor

Located in Wembley, GB

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Art Deco Sculpture! They are each unique from o...

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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Jean Pascaud Silver Frame, circa 1940
Jean Pascaud Silver Frame, circa 1940

Jean Pascaud Silver Frame, circa 1940

Located in CA, CA

Jean Pascaud silver plated, glass modernist photo frame circa 1940 Set on a very simple curved wave base with four upright semi circle holders.

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British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Anna-Lisa Thomson Large White Bowl 'Under the Sea' for Ekeby. Swedish 1940s.
Anna-Lisa Thomson Large White Bowl 'Under the Sea' for Ekeby. Swedish 1940s.

Anna-Lisa Thomson Large White Bowl 'Under the Sea' for Ekeby. Swedish 1940s.

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Bromma, SE

Rare and Iconic Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Eartenware fruit platter / bowl / plate in matte white Stoneware. Timeless elegance and a true gem from the 1940s – an Upsala-Ekeby 'Un...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship

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

"Symbolist woman" : Straight wood carved sculpture - Circa 1940
"Symbolist woman" : Straight wood carved sculpture - Circa 1940

"Symbolist woman" : Straight wood carved sculpture - Circa 1940

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unique wood sculpture showing a long dressed 1940'S style woman stretching out arms "Symbolism" influence Circa 1940-50 Dimensions Height cm x Width cm x Depth cm Good conditio...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid
1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid

1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid Decorative Inlays on Yew wood of Geometric and Floral Designs Hinged Lid Opens to Reveal Mirror On Underside ...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 897
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 897

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 897

By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A pair of petite Art Deco Georg Jensen sterling silver candlesticks, design #897 by Harald Nielsen in 1942. Exceptionally crafted with superior quality, this design is relatively unc...

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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Art Italian Gilt Bronze Cornucopia Vase Sea Serpent Decoration 20th Century
Fine Art Italian Gilt Bronze Cornucopia Vase Sea Serpent Decoration 20th Century

Fine Art Italian Gilt Bronze Cornucopia Vase Sea Serpent Decoration 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Italian cornucopia vase in gilt bronze from the late 20th century. The neck is surrounded with a Sea Serpent and is mounted firmly on a square base. The Cornucopia Vase ...

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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg
1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg

1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in St. Louis, MO

Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L
Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L

Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L

By Andrew Szoeke

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942
Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, France, 1942. We are pleased to present an exceptional piece that will appeal to the most discerning coll...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Nickel, Spelter

Francois Levallois, Reclining Dog in Ceramics, Art Deco Style, 1940s
Francois Levallois, Reclining Dog in Ceramics, Art Deco Style, 1940s

Francois Levallois, Reclining Dog in Ceramics, Art Deco Style, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Francois Levallois (1882-1965). Reclining dog in ceramics. Art Deco style, 1940s. Marked In good condition - minor scratch on the plinth. Dimensions...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ hands with skeletonised ...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Italian Murano glass bowl vases, Liberty Bohemian twisted design
Pair of Italian Murano glass bowl vases, Liberty Bohemian twisted design

Pair of Italian Murano glass bowl vases, Liberty Bohemian twisted design

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of large Italian bowls from the 1940s in Murano glass, Liberty Bohemian period. Refined and elegant design, twisted glass stem. Very good vintage condition, note a slight differ...

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Italian Bohemian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Footed Bowl, Gold Leaf Grapes, Murano Glass, 1949
Ercole Barovier Footed Bowl, Gold Leaf Grapes, Murano Glass, 1949

Ercole Barovier Footed Bowl, Gold Leaf Grapes, Murano Glass, 1949

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in London, GB

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...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940
Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic. 1940s
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic. 1940s

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic. 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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. ...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpted Tablet On Base
Sculpted Tablet On Base

Sculpted Tablet On Base

Located in Nijlen, BE

Sculpted natural stone tablet on base. Beautiful on a custom tripod with an antique character. A stone that has in its natural palette, shades of pink, blue and gray-brown. A true pa...

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French Minimalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

By Arturo Pannunzio

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It can be switched on. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware

Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware

Located in København, Copenhagen

Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze. 1940s. First factory quality. Signed Salto, Kgl. P. ...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's
Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Located in København, Copenhagen

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.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Carl-Harry Stalhane, Handpainted Vase, Rorstrand Sweden 1943
Scandinavian Modern Carl-Harry Stalhane, Handpainted Vase, Rorstrand Sweden 1943

Scandinavian Modern Carl-Harry Stalhane, Handpainted Vase, Rorstrand Sweden 1943

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Carl-Harry Stålhane, unique hand decorated Scandinavian modern vase, executed by Rörstrand, signed and dated 1943. A fantastic theme with boat, flowers, birds and gigant fish. Signe...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Just Andersen, Denmark, Candlestick and Small Pewter Bowl, 1940s
Just Andersen, Denmark, Candlestick and Small Pewter Bowl, 1940s

Just Andersen, Denmark, Candlestick and Small Pewter Bowl, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen, Denmark. Candlestick and small pewter bowl. 1940s. In excellent condition with signs of use. Marked. Candlestick: H 14.8 x D 8.2 cm.

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Danish Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edges of green dish...

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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940
French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers are made of Macassar wood. The wings, tail & cockpit are metal with a chrome finish....

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Chrome

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic with a pear
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic with a pear

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic with a pear

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French ceramic dish. Triple and shell-shaped form. Ca 1940s
French ceramic dish. Triple and shell-shaped form. Ca 1940s

French ceramic dish. Triple and shell-shaped form. Ca 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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.

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz
"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz

"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large, rare and impressive, this sandblasted glass vase by Franz Grosz depicts a nude male figure floating in the air -- perhaps a dancer in the midst o...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude
Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude

Located in Berlin, DE

This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a nudist art of a woman. It is in a beautiful original condition. A unique piece whic...

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German Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate
1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate

1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate

Located in Tampa, FL

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...

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Indian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli

Typewriter/  Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Typewriter/  Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946

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

Pierre Gire Aka Pierre D'aesn, France, Smoke-Colored Art Glass Bowl
Pierre Gire Aka Pierre D'aesn, France, Smoke-Colored Art Glass Bowl

Pierre Gire Aka Pierre D'aesn, France, Smoke-Colored Art Glass Bowl

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France. Smoke-colored art glass bowl. Art Deco style. Approx. 1940s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 13.5 x H 5.5 cm. Pierre Gire...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware Vase, Ciboure Pottery, France, 1940s
Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware Vase, Ciboure Pottery, France, 1940s

Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware Vase, Ciboure Pottery, France, 1940s

By Ciboure

Located in New York, NY

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...

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.
Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.

Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.

By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare ceramic vase with an intriguing pattern. A true conversation starter. Designed by Vicke Lindstrand, a luminary in Scandinavian Mid-Century design during the 1940s-50s, left an i...

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of French Ceramic Horses Attributed to Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera
Pair of French Ceramic Horses Attributed to Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera

Pair of French Ceramic Horses Attributed to Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera

By Colette Gueden

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a charming pair of French ceramic horse figures most likely by Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera. Both have a textured glaze with hand-painted manes and tales. The size li...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Shipibo vase in Peruvian argile – Début of the 20th century
Large Shipibo vase in Peruvian argile – Début of the 20th century

Large Shipibo vase in Peruvian argile – Début of the 20th century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand painted porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. The woman measures: 21 x 13 cm. The man measures: 22 x 9 cm.

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Czech Rococo Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan
Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This highly important and historic plaque, one of Goodyear's early trophy race awards for light racer airplanes in 1948, was given to Robert S. Hopkins to honour the entry of his plane in the National Air Races that year in Cleveland, Ohio. The year before, Hopkins' plane, The Falcon Special, lost a wing in one of the qualifying heats and his pilot, C. P. Smith, bailed out in time; both Hopkins and Smith were from Reidsville, North Carolina. Goodyear commissioned Rene Chambellan...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Modern Vase in Bronze by Sune Rooth -1942
Swedish Modern Vase in Bronze by Sune Rooth -1942

Swedish Modern Vase in Bronze by Sune Rooth -1942

By Sune Rooth

Located in Örebro, SE

Cool and rare vase in bronze by Sune Rooth -1942. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please notice that there might be sli...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two Art Deco "Ikora" bowls.
WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two Art Deco "Ikora" bowls.

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two Art Deco "Ikora" bowls.

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two Art Deco "Ikora" bowls. Beautiful green patina. Abstract design. From the 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D...

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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942
Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942

Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

Rare deep red cased and iridized glass, bowl complete with stubber (cendrier / ashtray), designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) circa 1942, for Venini, with acid stamp on its underside 'Venini Murano MADE IN ITALY' From 1933 to 1947 Scarpa became the artistic consultant to Venini from 1933 to 1947 the glass manufacturer, one of the great celebrated glass works in the history of design. Carlo Scarpa’s highly inventive use of traditional Murano techniques resulted in this original sculptural and sensually formed crimson dish companied by its pestle. Scarpa's success was to look to the past with an innovative approach towards technique and creativity giving birth to the avant-garde. • Literature A Focused Obsession, Modern Italian Glass- The Martin Cohen Collection Helmut Ricke, Eva Schmitt, 'Italian Glass Murano: Milan...

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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single box and lid. Workshop Report: Our worksh...

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Just Andersen Art Deco Vases in Pewter, 1940s, Amphora-Style
Just Andersen Art Deco Vases in Pewter, 1940s, Amphora-Style

Just Andersen Art Deco Vases in Pewter, 1940s, Amphora-Style

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Amphora-style pewter vases with vertical ribbings. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s and 1940s. Imprinted to each base: Just, Danmark, 1187 (larg...

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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Bo Fajans, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s
Bo Fajans, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s

Bo Fajans, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s

By Bo Fajans

Located in High Point, NC

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

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s
Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s

Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s

By Rosenthal

Located in Milano, MI

Hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain bowl stand, Chippendale decoration, made in the 1940s Ø cm 34 h cm 8 Rosenthal is a German company founded in 1879 in Bavaria. Produces porcelain a...

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German Chippendale Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fulham Pottery Wall Pocket Vases, Unglazed, 1940s, England, Rare
Pair of Fulham Pottery Wall Pocket Vases, Unglazed, 1940s, England, Rare

Pair of Fulham Pottery Wall Pocket Vases, Unglazed, 1940s, England, Rare

By Fulham Pottery

Located in London, GB

Rare pair of large unglazed English Fulham Pottery wall pocket vases, circa 1940. Glazed inside to hold water for flowers, unglazed outside. Simple and elegant shape. Made in the 194...

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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Bang ceramic jar with Cohr silver lid and Hans Hansen Sterling silver spoon
Arne Bang ceramic jar with Cohr silver lid and Hans Hansen Sterling silver spoon

Arne Bang ceramic jar with Cohr silver lid and Hans Hansen Sterling silver spoon

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar with Cohr silver lid and Hans Hansen Sterling silver spoon. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 9.0 (including lid) x D 7.5 cm.

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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel

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

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles

Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s
GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s

GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze