1940s Decorative Objects

Crystal oval "Auriac" dish by Lalique signed: Lalique France.

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 ...

Never used set of three midcentury rosegold plated brooch pins, untouched and vintage. These elegant accessories exude timeless charm and sophistication. A rare find for collectors o...

Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s. Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...

pair of French vases in speckled red marble from the 40's. Very nice vintage condition, slight traces of age and use (see photos).

Monumental oversized ...glass and iron deco/ Victorian fantasy chandelier / pendant lighting, Salvaged from theater, outrageous fantasy chandelier, featur...

Created by Winslow Anderson in 1941 while a student at Alfred University, it is one of a kind and unique. Measures: 1.5" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. Signed with Winslow Anderson's ...

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg studio hand. Bowl with handles in glazed faience with hand-painted flowers. 1940s. Measures: 23.5 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Multicolored Art Deco ceramic vase with flowers, made by F.A.C.I. of Civita Castellana in the 1940s Ø 18 cm, h 30 cm The F.A.C.I. (Fabbrica Artistica Ceramiche Italiane) was one of...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940s bronze miniature sculpture of a goat, from his animal / zoo series.

A gilt bronze brooch by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) Untitled circa late 1940s. The brooch depicts a horn with twisted texture wrapped with articulated chains. No signature found. Provenance: From a former Collection of a Line Vautrin jewelry...

Roseville Pottery ceramic double bud vase in Magnolia pattern on brown background is marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 186 4 ½" on the bottom. Magnolia pattern was introduced in ...

Nice French Art Deco decorative box from the 1940s in the taste of Paul Dupré-Lafon's work. It is covered with parchment (velin) and red-tinted kid leather on the handles and corners...

Produced in the 40s by McCoy Pottery, this set of two ceramic vases serves as both classic decorative art and functional pieces for any home. Adorn any shelf or table with a solitary...

Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes were used to store cigarettes, or playing cards. Mu...

This stunning Italian picture frame boasts a gorgeous, romantic beveled shape with varnished sycamore wood and darker wood inlaid. The back has a wood easel. This frame accommodates ...

A Christian themed baptismal font in the shape of a column Candleholder for 3 regular sized candles. Decorated with The 3 Wise Men in relief. and featuring a delicate white over-glaz...

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...

A pair of patinated bronze candlesticks for regular sized candles. Distinct plain functionalist styling with subtle architectural features. Manufactured by Cawa in Denmark during the...

This large cream colored ceramic vase with light blue stripes was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s. The vase has the ‘HAK’ monogram and 'DENMARK' incised.

A vibrant and decorative pair of 20th-century Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, of elegant square baluster form with gently flared trumpet necks. Richly hand-decorated in finely ...

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....

This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...

A pair of French tole and iron sconce, decorated with a French flag, ribbon, drum, and bugle. A whimsical and high-quality piece dating to the 1940s, designed with candleholders and ...

Originally designed by architect, designer and artistic director Guido Andlovitz in 1936 for Società Ceramica Italiana Laveno, this pair of vases are indeed the rarest of finds. The vases were manufactured in 1942, as attested to by the marking "N - 42" on the base of each vase. The gold rims and aquatic scenes that surround each vase, are unique to each piece and were painted by hand in 1943. They are both signed by the artist "Miruccia". One of the vases has the words “Anni di Guerra” (Year of War) written on the base in reference to the Second World War . Founded in Laveno in 1856 by Severino Revelli and some former employees of the "Richard" manufacturer in Milan. The "SCI" (Italian Ceramic Society) began its activity as a manufacturer of wall tiles and fine tableware. In 1883 it became a limited company and obtained its first successes at numerous national exhibitions. In 1895, Cavalier Luciano Scotti took over the company and, thanks to his intuition and his entrepreneurial skills, the factory grew substantially in a few years. In those years, some Liberty-style pieces designed by Giorgio Spertini, the author of noteworthy elegant "whiplash" creations, were created in the Laveno factory. In 1906 "SCI" presented numerous works at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Milan. Other collaborators from the beginning of the century were Silvio and Piero De Ambrosis, Felice Palucco, Giancarlo Jacopini and the brothers Marco and Luigi Raggiori. However, it was in 1923 that, under the direction of Guido Andlovitz, the company reached the peak of its fame and in 1925 was a resounding success at the 2nd Monza Biennale. Andlovitz, who collaborated with the manufacturer for almost forty years, applied to the production process the principle of seriality, a concept also put into effect by Giò Ponti at "Richard-Ginori", adopting various types of decoration which, although moulded and decal stamped, still retained an undeniable elegance. In 1924 the "Società Ceramica Revelli" became a consortium with the "SCI", the partnership would continue until 1932 and saw Franco Revelli's company marketing pottery and table porcelain on behalf of "SCI". From 1925 porcelain and crockery began to appear in the factory's catalogs. In 1927 the company was present at the 3rd Biennial of Decorative Arts in Monza. Between the end of the 1920's and the beginning of the 1930's, the decorators Giuseppe Bellorini and Daniela Ferretto began to collaborate with the "SCI". As of 1932 the company managed two factories: that of Laveno, which, with over 1300 employees, produced strong pottery, tableware and artistic ceramics and the smaller factory of Verbano, which employed about 400 people and produced, in addition to ceramics for the electrotechnical industry, excellent table porcelain. The products were marketed in the company owned stores in Rome, Genoa and Naples. This was an initiative realised by Andlovitz himself. In the mid-thirties, the decorators Ada Corsi and Ida Fonini among others, collaborated with the "SCI". From 1936 to 1940 the artistic direction of the company was entrusted to the sculptor and modeler Angelo Biancini. In 1939 about 1300 people worked in the Laveno plant and in 1951 about 2300. In the years between the two wars among the collaborators of the factory were Sirio Tofanari...

Red and Green ceramic vase by Gmundner Keramik Stamped and Stenciled in ink: "Gmundner Keramik 1315" Austria circa 1947-1949 Provenance: Private collection Chicago

Magnificent pair of classical urns carved from black marble in Italy during the 1940s. Distinguished by their elegant proportions and dramatic sculptural details, these impressive de...

JUST ANDERSEN. Vase in patinated bronze, model no. 337, GAB, Sweden, 1940s. With inscription: "Från kamraterna i flygklubben". Height: 9.8". Width/depth: 3.6".

Green glazed ceramic and silver "Argenta" vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Marked: “Sweden Gustavsberg Argenta".

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...

Intact helmet from Auxiliary Police Force measurements are approximate- contact dealer for specifics

This Candlestick has been done in United States icirca 1940. It is made in Lucite and brass. Gold and transparent color. The artist is Dorothy thorpe.

Stunning Italian crystal decorative bottle made in Italy 1940s.

A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...

Rooster sculpture Art Deco Exquisite Bronze Fighting Rooster table sculpture two gallos Fabulous detail in bronze and brass a set of two figur...

Adorable stoneware monkey sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, glazed white and dark brown. Beautifully sculpted, with a reflecting expression. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among his ...

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...

Bronze sculpture with silver plating, green polychrome skirt and Belgian black marble base. Signed Samuel-Lipschitz France, CIRCA 1940.

1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large 1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...

This round ceramic vase from the Argenta series was designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It features a deep green glaze with a speckled finish and is decorated wit...

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...

Bring warmth and history into your home with this Honey-Toned Turkish Clay Storage Jar, a 20th-century masterpiece from Anatolia, renowned for its rich pottery traditions. Once a fun...

Small glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Dresler.

1940s "Face". Lost wax bronze. Signed. Biography Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fintana Liri, Italy, on September 21, 1910. His formal training be...

Chinese lacquer tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations

Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is marked "Gustavsberg Argenta 47 Made in Sweden". Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...

1859 Pair small hand painted English ceramic figurative female sculptures

Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a naked boy sitting on a marble plate. This particular figurine was first launched in 194...

Art deco silverplated brass Seal sculpture, France 1940s H 34 cm x 26 × 22 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

This vase is an Art Deco vase, circa 1940. It has been made in France. Brown, Green, and gold color. The decoration patterns are flowers and Perrots.

Large and substantial blown glass art vase. All over peacock swirl pattern with gold flecking throughout. No makers mark or signature.

This French brass urn-shaped vase features a dark bronze-like patina and a weighted base, presenting a blend of simplicity and stateliness. Its clean lines and elegant form provide a...

This very large elliptical shaped earthenware dish designed by Nils Kähler (1906-1979) was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s. It is decorated with black and tu...

Pair of circa 1940's Moroccan brass cobra shaped candlesticks. Measurements: Height of body: 8" Diameter at widest: 6.5"

Sculpture depicting a ballerina from the 1940s. The ballerina stands on a burgundy-glazed base, with a white body, and her movement is enhanced by a colorful cloak whose draping adds...

This stunning French 1940s mirror picture frame features a deep geometric bevel and domed sides in lovely copper or peach-pink, complemented by silver mirrored glass. You can display...

A set of 2 low Candlesticks designed by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 1940s. They are made from the finest pewter - Selangor Pewter and features 3-clover shaped bases....

Elegant pewter jar, model 364, by Estrid Ericson and Nils Fougstedt. Rectangular form with rounded corners, rim lined with brass. Lid decorated with a verse from a 1642 poem by the S...

A charming and highly collectible Italian coffee advertising storage tin, dating to the 1940s or earlier. This decorative canister features richly detailed coffee-themed imagery, evo...

Made in Italy, 1940. This is a vase attributable to the "A Mugnoni" series in transparent heavy blown glass, decorated with prunts containing air bubbles, which is a typical Ercole ...