1940s Decorative Objects

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 ...

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...

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e8034 A very rare vase from the 'Chinesi' series, designed by Carlo Scarpa around 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Veni...

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...

Exquisite Pewter Vase / Goblet designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for by Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Round cannelated diskometal vase / goblet * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufact...

Made in the UK by George Davidson, 1940s. This large oval bowl is made in sepia calcedony glass and features a rippled edge and an impressed star design on the base. It is a vintage ...

Art Deco turquoise globular vase. Faience France 1940s Measures : 24 cm Height - diameter. 18 cm Conditions: excellent.

Classic sterling silver melon bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York. Shallow and ovoid bowl in form of lobed half melon. The side handles are pierced with stylized leaves and scrolled vi...

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

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

This stunning Italian Hollywood Regency picture frame boasts a lovely raised-edge shape with varnished sycamore wood. The back has a wood easel. There is no visible designer's signat...

An elegant carriage clock set with complementary candlesticks, known as a "garniture," is characteristic of the Napoleon III or Second Empire style of France, circa early 20th centur...

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...

A charming and masterfully crafted Swedish intarsia wall sconce designed by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, circa 1940s. This rare decorative wall piece features a delicate...

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...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery "Potter at the Wheel" paper weight By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1940 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color...

Classy brass and enameled metal Italian candle stick holder in the style of Gio Ponti. It's in great vintage condition with only superficial marks and a nice patina on the brass. See...

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Large bronze-plated ceramic horse head, 1940s Good condition, found in a noble apartment in my hometown, Palermo. Width 40 cm Height 38 cm Depth 15 cm We guarantee fast, insured ship...

Mid-century pink and green ceramic open-wing flamingo tabletop California art pottery planter. The planter features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo flying over a small pond. It ...

Cornice portafotografie in vetro lavorato a torchon e dettagli in ottone, prod. muranese anni '40 Buone condizioni di conservazione

Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans Pen tray “Lava”, 1940s. Rare Art Deco pen tray in glazed faience with geometric, architectural form and experimental lava-style glaze in blue-violet tone...

A Mod. 7607 'corroso' glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, c.1940. This example, in a rare 'pagliasco' (straw) colour glass, showcases the refined experimentatio...

A French plaster head sculpted in the 1940s, created in a restrained yet expressive style characteristic of mid-20th-century figurative sculpture. The face, with its clean lines and ...

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since ...

Two Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vases with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first int...

Rare and striking, this porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese male figure carrying a fish on his shoulders was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Ambe...

This very rare Swedish Grace footed candlestick attributed to the Swedish designer Gunnar Åkerlind, and produced by Stjärnmetall (Stjärnkvist Metall AB), is painted in a striking sag...

Cosimo II de' Medici (12 May 1590 – 28 February 1621) was Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 until 1621. He was the elder son of the then incumbent ...

Set of Diskometal Birds made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Set (2) birds in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2295 (stamped 'Just D2295’) * Condition: Very go...

Small and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and flat with molded rim. Box interior cedar-lined. Cover inter...

A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Russel Wright's collaboration with Bauer Pottery in the 40s was short lived but resulted in some of what many consider his most evocative creations. Wright was displeased that the gl...

Unbelievable Italian ceramic vase by Guido Andloviz from Laveno, 1940s. Signed on the bottom.

A striking example of Swedish craftsmanship, this Scandinavian Modern “Mjölby Intarsia” Advent candleholder from the 1940s combines artistry, tradition, and functionality. The rectan...

Rustic metal candle holder, circa 1940. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.   ...

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...

Enamelled porcelain vase with a design of circular brushstrokes and arabesque details. Designed by THARAUD Camille (1878-1956), made by Limoges. Signed Limoges, France, C THARAUD. ...

Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.

An exceptional antique bust of a Castilian woman, masterfully sculpted in marbled resin by Cav. Arnaldo Giannelli, one of the most celebrated Italian sculptors of the 20th century. D...

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 ...

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...

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s. Unmarked vase with softly rounded cylindrical form and slightly recessed neck, featuring a deep turquoise g...

Set of 6 Antique hand painted Glass Wine Cups and Glass Vase. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1940. In original conditio...

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

In 1917, Gustavsberg hired Kåge to make its dinnerware and other everyday products more beautiful—he would serve as the company's Artistic Director until 1948. During this fruitful p...

A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds three 0.875” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 14.75"W x 2.25"D All items ship from High Po...

Ceramic sculpture of Girl with the white dove in the hand of Ronzan

Jean Tessier (1931 - 2020) Beige & Brown Stoneware Bowl, France, c. 1940-50, signed H: 2.75 Diam. 5.25 in.

Art Deco Double Head Brass Wall Hanging Pair of Candleholders with Mirrors, 1940s, Italy Measurements: Height: 44 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 8 cm Pleas...

Glazed Ceramic Vase by Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940 Green glazed ceramic bowl by celebrated Swedish ceramicist Harald Östergren. Undulating ridges around the e...

Stoneware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s to 1950s. Documented as model 208, this design belongs to Thomson’s marine motif production and is ...

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A remarkable pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed by Swedish decorative‑artist Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia in the 1940s. Each sconce features an elegant inlaid wood...

A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

This stunning Art Deco ornamental glass rod cachepot dating to circa 1940, is a beautiful example of the clean lines and geometric sophistication characteristic of the Art Deco peri...

Impeccable and rare large vase produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, w...

A refined and highly collectible Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dating to the 1940s. This elegant example of Scandinavian Art Deco ceramics features t...

This is a vintage Famille Rose display vase. An Oriental, ceramic flower urn, dating to the Art Deco, circa 1940. A treat of colour and visual appeal with a classic urn form Display...

Murano glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli and produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in the 40s. Milky glass body with bubbles and subtly irregular and asymmetrical shape like an amphora ...