1940s Decorative Objects

An Elegant Large Vintage Brass and Elm Candelabra Swedish Grace style, Sweden. A refined vintage brass candelabra with very siple yet elegant design. This seven-arm design embodies ...

1390 Japanese Oversized turned hardwood urn.

Delicate sprigs of wildflowers and tiny insects adorn this piece from the Argenta series by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden Wonderful mottled glazed stoneware vase decorated wit...

This stunning French mirrored picture frame features silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. You can arrange the photo frame in either a portrait or a landscape ori...

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...

Very decorative

Art Deco mantel clock in the style of Gilbert Rohde. Clock works excellent and is in excellent vintage condition. Sound wiring. Can be parcel posted safely.

Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a plump shape with decor in relief around the neck and base. Beautiful glaze that blends between sky and milky blue.

19th Century French Faience Shell Platter signed HB Quimper. In a shell shape decorated with whippets and a coat of arm from Brittany. 1860 to 1883 , first mark HB. 9.8 by 7.8 inches.

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...

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

A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7" Height x 8" Diameter Wear consistent wit...

It is a Macassar ebony box, which opens onto a compartment covered in velvet. This box was made in France in the 1940s, it is an ArDéco object. It i...

1940's French silver plated pair vases design with engraved ornament on body

Elegant pewter vase from Svenskt Tenn, in a clean, tapering form. Decor of stripes around the rim.

A beautiful huge Murano art glass vase in the manner of Barovier Seguso & Ferro in honey yellow amber colour, Italy, circa mid / late 1940s It stays in very good original conditio...

Made in Germany in the 1940's by Groma. Made of plastic, chrome. With aged patina. Fully functional, re-polished, in original condition with signs of wear.

Sculpture in silver-plated cast zinc by Irenee Rochard, France, Art Deco. Signed “Rochard” on the pedestal. Irénée Rochard (1906-1984) was a French sculptor who made a name for hims...

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

Lovely Swedish blown glass stemmed Vase by AFORS from the 1940s. Hand decorated with perpendicular stripes in alternating black and yellow on the slender fluted body separated from t...

Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941. A rare and exquisite example of mid-century Italian art glass, this 'A Bollicine Oro' vase by Flavio Poli (Model No....

This rare pair of Art Deco rooster and parrot figures designed by Hans Hagenauer (1896–1975) represents a masterful crossover of Vienna Secession aesthetics and mid-20th-century inno...

A green, brown, and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.31"H x 5.56"W x 4.75"D ...

A bronze plaque of a boy and a girl in profile, seated on a bench and holding hands. Marked: April 1947 c Warner Williams Gorham Co. Founders.

Swedish Art Deco pedestal bowl marked "Kunga Skålen" or the King bowl translated from Swedish to English. The elegant foot is decorated with a band of sculpted foliage with cutout to...

Highly rare and extraordinary in subject matter and palette, this low, footed Art Deco bowl by A. Mourier depicts six nude male figures around its circum...

Sculptural set of three amphora-shaped copper vases, designed by Egidio Casagrande in Italy during the 1940s. Each piece is defined by a softly twisted body and a flared, irregular r...

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...

It is an Art Deco ashtray, in glass, with purple color transparencies. It was made in Art glassworks, in France in the 1940s. It is a decorative Vide poche.

A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...

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

Pair of beautifully made, hand painted, gray-ground, craqueleur-glazed urns featuring incised clay bands and sculpted, willow-branch armatures.

Stoneware woman posing distributed by Gladding, McBean. Sculpture measures 19" wide, 21" deep and 28" high. Base is 16" diameter. Sculpture is not signed but well documented. Thi...

Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand Vase, 1940s. Art Deco-inspired vase in glazed faience with hand-painted decoration in blue, green, and black tones. The rounded body and fluted, flared ne...

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...

An orange and beige-glazed vase designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Scandinavian studio potter vase, 1940s, Art Deco. Sculptural vase in thrown stoneware with a pronounced vertically ribbed body and a rounded baluster-shaped silhouette. The matte och...

Elegant mid-century Danish bronze bowl by Kromo, featuring a finely engraved heron motif to the interior. The shallow, wide form sits on a subtle foot ring and showcases a beautifull...

A blue-glazed stoneware dish designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.25"H x 11.1"W x...

Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Folding Biscuit Box, Shell Form, Sheffield, c. 1940s This exceptional antique Victorian style silver-plated folding biscuit box is a rare and highly decorative example of late 19th-century English silverplate, crafted in Sheffield, circa 1940s. Designed in an elegant shell form, the piece exemplifies the Victorian fascination with naturalistic motifs, sculptural metalwork, and refined domestic luxury. The shell-shaped body sits within a beautifully cast and chased frame, supported by richly detailed branch-form uprights a hallmark of high-quality Victorian decorative silverware. The surface displays a soft, luminous silver patina, enhancing the sculptural curves and organic detailing while preserving its authentic antique character. One of the most remarkable features of this piece is its ingenious folding mechanism. The box opens smoothly into two symmetrical halves, revealing its original hand-pierced interior dividers, meticulously crafted to separate biscuits, sweets, or confections. When closed, the box is secured by exquisite laurel wreath loose-ring handles, a classical Victorian motif symbolising elegance, achievement, and refinement. Both functional and ornamental, this silver-plated container works beautifully as a biscuit box, sweet box, trinket holder, or tabletop centrepiece. It makes a striking statement on a dining table, sideboard, console, or display cabinet, and transitions effortlessly between traditional, eclectic, maximalist, and curated contemporary interiors. Whether styled in a formal dining setting or as a decorative accent, it brings undeniable presence, craftsmanship, and historical depth. Origin: Sheffield, England Period: Victorian, circa 1940s Material: Silver-plated metal Technique: Cast, chased, hand-pierced interior Design & Decorative Appeal Sculptural shell-shaped body Elaborate branch-form supports Original hand-pierced silver-plated dividers Elegant folding opening mechanism Laurel wreath loose-ring handles Strong Victorian naturalist and neoclassical influence This piece embodies the finest traditions of Sheffield silverplate, combining ornamental richness with intelligent design—qualities that make it especially desirable to collectors and interior designers alike. Dimensions (cm) Height: 25 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 15 cm Condition Excellent antique condition, with light age-appropriate wear consistent with use and period. The structure, mechanism, and interior dividers remain intact and fully functional. Please refer to photographs for a detailed condition assessment. Styling & Interior Use Perfect for: Luxury dining room décor Antique and period interiors Decorative sideboards and consoles Display cabinets and curio collections Traditional, Victorian, Edwardian, and eclectic homes An outstanding accent piece for collectors of Victorian silverware, Sheffield silverplate, and 19th-century decorative table objects. A striking and highly decorative antique silver-plated revolving biscuit box, exquisitely crafted in a refined Victorian style. This exceptional piece features a beautifully sculpted shell-form double compartment, elegantly mounted within an ornate swing frame stand, allowing the compartments to open gracefully with a smooth revolving action. The body is richly detailed with fluted shell patterns, symbolising classic European elegance, while the interior reveals delicate pierced openwork panels—both functional and decorative, enhancing airflow and visual sophistication. The framework is adorned with scrolling acanthus motifs, floral accents, and a central ring handle, making it as sculptural as it is practical. Raised on finely cast supports with intricate detailing, this piece embodies the luxury of antique silver tableware...

One of the largest sculptures from Just Andersen designed around 1930-40 by female sculptor and artist Elna Borch. Its Composed of Just Andersens own alloy/patina called Disko Metal....

A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.55"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D All items ship from High Point,...

Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a young man with fish. It's made in Denmark in the 1940s-1950s of Just Andersen´s own cre...

Vase Barovier e Toso.

1462 Antique Hand carved seal sculpture

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 ...

Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics, Sausalito California in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. Extremely rare...

Leather Covered Tobacco Box Wood Brown Jacques Adnet Style France 1940 by Lancel

Sculptural floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s. Eye-catching floor candle holder in pine wood. It ha...

A blue blown glass vase designed by Göte Augustsson for Ruda Glasbruk, Sweden c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5" Height x 5.5" Diameter All item...

1940s painted cast iron metal sculpture of Boston Terrier Dog is nicely patinated adding depth to the piece.

Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...

French ceramic statue of a lady with a pair of baskets, made in the 1940s Ø cm 37 Ø cm 17 h cm 35.

Instant collection of 20 George Sakier vases for the Fostoria Glass Company. They range from 4.5" to 13.75" high. Various colors in collection.

A celodan glazed handled vase with a Cherub in relief. It is stamped and numbered by the maker to the base.

Beautiful stoneware vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller, in a classic form with smooth, clean lines. Glazed in earth and warm olive green color. Fleeing World War II, German potters Er...

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classical shape, glazed in beautiful ochre and light brown. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers ...

Step into the past with this remarkable trash bin, a relic from the early 1940s. Crafted with the distinctive Brutalist aesthetic, its design exudes simplicity and rustic charm. The...

Italian Capo di Monte Oversized hand painted Urn