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Period: 1940s
Reed & Barton Equestrian Letter Opener, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 274 stamped on the base of the hand...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with his shield behind him, is a beautiful memorial celebrating the end of World War II, 1947. The Belgian sculptor -- Pierre Theunis...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

French ceramic dish. Triple and shell-shaped form. Ca 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

1940s Carved Marble 3 Feet High Siddhartha
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s carved marble Siddhartha from a Westchester, NY estate. Left in the garden for 80 years. Fingers missing from one hand.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Iridescent Glass Bowl, Italy 1948
Located in Naples, IT
Bowl or "a large costolature" cup in heavy iridescent Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1948.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

French Glove Maker's Trade Sign, c.1940
Located in Savannah, GA
A French toleware glove maker’s trade sign, circa 1940. Positionable in four directions. 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Earthenware, Ceramic

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Fratelli
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass ducks by Fratelli. Beautiful pair of gold murano glass ducks by Fratelli. This lovely pair of murano glass ducks are a gold gl...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Snake Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray Service Cigarettes Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century table lamp, Art Deco lamp, by Aldo Tura, ashtray service cigarettes or centre table, in hand-carved blond walnut. Restored and working. Measures cm: H 28 x W 35 x D 21. ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Wabi Sabi Oversized Turned Urn from Solid Block of Wood
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1390 Japanese Oversized turned hardwood urn.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

GAB Sweden Bronze Vase, 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful art deco vase produced by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget circa 1940s. Appearing to have been enagraved at some point. Great patina throughout- please reference photos for col...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Grey Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Grey Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano grey glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s Dimensions: Largest 2" L x .5" W x 2.25" H Smallest 1"...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Vase "Surrea" Gustavsberg Studio by Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in Carrara stoneware. The design are Kåge’s best from the 1930s Produced in Sweden by Gustavsberg during the ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Carlo Scarpa”Venini” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo scarpa.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter Candle Holders
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with J...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Large bowl with handle from the "Argenta series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg. Large bowl with handle from the "Argenta" series. Glaze in green tones. Silver inlays. Rare shape. Model A13. Mid-20th century. Marked. In...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Wood Ram Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1831 Hand carved Grand Mouflan De Ram fram a solid piece of hardwood
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Karl Hagenauer, Candelabras, Brass, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candelabras designed by Karl Hagenauer and produced by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna, Austria, c. 1940s. dimensions: 6.375” H x 11.5” diameter  Holds 1” diameter can...
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Austrian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'aesn, Large Bowl in Smoked Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France. Large bowl in smoked art glass. Art Deco style. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 17.5 x H 9.5 cm. Pierre...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze cubist sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cubist sculpture Penguin Motif Art deco style Circa 1940 Origin France No signature. Attributed to J.Martel Piece rat. Has some wear It has a small dent on its beak. marble ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" ceramic bowl on four feet.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" ceramic bowl on four feet. Green glaze decorated with a mermaid riding a fish in silver. Art Deco style. Model number A 24. 1940s. In perfect...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Very Unusual Hand Colored Pressed Glass Vase Decorated with Gold Rim, 1940s
Located in Verviers, BE
Very unusual hand-colored pressed glass vase decorated with gold rim, Art Deco design (probably 1940s), comprising four indented geometric panels, ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Barovier&Toso circa 1948 "zebrato" couple
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso 1948 "zebreto oro" circa 1948
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Italian International Style Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Italian Spiral Brass Planter "Casa E Giardino"
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare brass planter, attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1940s Pair of Silver Candelabras, 3 Arms, 4 Candles, Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of sterling silver candelabras, 3 arms, 4 candles, weighted bases. Weight: 487 gr Stamps: Star and (illegible) 9V Star stamp is for sterling silver in ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

GINO CENEDESE, ALFREDO BARBINI sculpture in Murano glass 1948.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare sculpture by Alfredo Barbini for Gino Cenedese 1948 group "Charming and Serpent".
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Painted Cast Iron Metal Sculpture of Boston Terrier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s painted cast iron metal sculpture of Boston Terrier Dog is nicely patinated adding depth to the piece.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

A R.Lalique Art Déco Camargue Glass Vase.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Camargue vase is a strong art déco design by R.Lalique dating back to 1942 . The vase has only be produced for a small period of nine years. The vase is impressive as it is 29,...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Mid-Century Italian Espresso Maker
Located in Riverdale, NY
Sculptural mid-century Italian espresso maker from the 1940's. Incredible industrial design with fluted bakelite handle and accents. To open, un...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

WMF, Germany, Large Art Deco Ikora Bowl in Plated Silver Inlaid with Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WMF, Germany. Large Art Deco Ikora bowl in plated silver inlaid with brass. 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 35.0 x 8.5 cm.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

Coupe 'Rugiadoso' par Ercole Barovier pour Barovier & Toso (1940) – Verre doré
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Coupe 'Rugiadoso' par Ercole Barovier pour Barovier & Toso (1940) – Verre doré Élégante coupe en verre de Murano, signée Ercole Barovier pour Barovier & Toso (1940). En forme de coq...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of ceramic - Labeled Keramia - Good, original condition.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Art Deco Sculpture circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Art Deco sculpture circa 1940-1950.
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Antique Handmade Bottles
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, we offer this set of antique handmade bottles. The amber bottle has a scratch, but it is not broken. *see pic 3.
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Late 20th Century Marble Charger / Server from India
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved marble platter, server or charger from India. 24 inches diameter.
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

1940s Italianate Brass Candelabra with Scrolled Leaf Detailing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Italianate Brass Candelabra with Scrolled Leaf Detailing Claw Feet Holds seven candles Few holes in it (as shown in photos) Unscrews from center part for easy storage
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Guido Cacciapuoti Ceramic Horses, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti ceramic horses, 1940.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Blow Glass Milk Jar by Odilon Avalos
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Descendant of a family of glass workers, Odilón Ávalos Razo, was born in Puebla in 1881. He came to Guadalajara attracted by the economic and Industrial development that characterize...
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Mexican Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang (1901-1983), large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. Ribbed design. Model number 88. 1940s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 37.5 cm x D 23.0 cm. Ar...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury "Relief" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge, made in white, unglazed “Carrara” stoneware. Clean form with ornaments of twigs on the sides and lid.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

French Art Nouveau Yellow Jardiniere Centerpiece, Newly Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Iron

20th Century Vintage Turkish Earth Clay Jug, Rustic Handcrafted Pottery
Located in London, GB
This vintage Anatolian earth clay jug is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship, embodying the rich history and artistry of Anatolian pottery. Hand-molded using ancie...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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

Arabia, Finland, Vase in Glazed Porcelain, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Vase in glazed porcelain. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. 1940s / 50s. Measures: 12.5 x 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Pewter Matchbox Holder with Archer Relief, 1940s
Located in Göteborg, SE
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...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase with Bugne Ascribable to Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s and ascribable to Ercole Barovier. This vase is made in Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted Anatolian Rustic Earthenware Storage Vessel
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Handcrafted Anatolian Rustic Earthenware Storage Vessel, a timeless artefact steeped in the rich traditions of Anatolian pottery. This remarkable vessel hails from th...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Beatrice Wood Signed Early Large Mid-Century Modern Low Bowl Plate Charger 1940s
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally rare and fine early piece by famed American ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a dynamic and unique design. The colors illuminate like stained glass under the glaze wh...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art-déco porcelain statue: "Jealousy" by Karl Tutter, Hutschenreuther
Located in Zemst, BE
Big late art-déco figurine in porcelain created by the sculptor Karl Tutter Named: " Jealousy" Naked women with 2 bear coughs Manufactered by Hutschenreuther High quality porcelain: ...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Vintage Industrial Aged Bottle Vase Jug in Patinated Copper USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Industrial patinated copper aged bottle jug vase, USA, 1940s Original unrestored vintage presentation. Vintage patina condition. Nicks dents and sc...
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North American Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fanciful Eglomise Electric Wall Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Reverse painted electric clock with Roman numerals in green, gold, cream, and tortoise pattern. .
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Italian Baroque Revival Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vase en verre par Ercole Barovier – Série « Lenti » avec or, Murano
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase en verre par Ercole Barovier – Série « Lenti » avec or, Murano Ce magnifique vase en verre de Murano est une création emblématique d’Ercole Barovier pour la maison Barovier & T...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl with ribbed decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl with ribbed decoration. Celadon glaze. Model: 20688. 1940s. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in green glaze. From 1946
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in green glaze. Crackled. Motif of mythical creatures. Model 2760. Dated: 1946. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dime...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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