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Period: 1940s
Art deco panther sculpture France
By C. Perot
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art deco panther sculpture France Materials Bronze and marble Technique: electroplated Excellent overall condition, little wear on the spine. ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Piero Fornasetti Mani Con Farfalle Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Piero Fornasetti collaborated with Studio Ars Labor,Industrie Riunite (S.A.L.I.R.) on a series of cold -painted enamel vases in 1935. Originally debuted at the VI Triennial of Veni...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Italian 1940s table green brass picture frame
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian green brass picture frame decorated with a twirl metal frame. Inner picture size 8 x 13 centimeters
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Midcentury italian Murano glass frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create a thick ribbed texture. Beautif...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Double-Handled Terracotta Amphora Pot
Located in London, GB
This double-handled terracotta amphora pot is a striking piece that captures the spirit of traditional Anatolian pottery, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. With i...
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Turkish Primitive Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Carlo Scarpa, 'Bugne' vase, 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Large Anatolian Terracotta Storage Jar
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta storage jar represents the rich heritage of Turkish pottery, crafted with an emphasis on function and durability. Its expansive, bulbous form w...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Vase Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier e Toso Rostrato 1940.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Tinos, Denmark Large bowl in solid bronze. Art Deco style. Dated 1948
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Tinos, Denmark Large bowl in solid bronze. Art D...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Roseville Zephir Lily Candle Stick Holders in Bermuda Blue, 1946
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms. Zephir Lily p...
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American American Classical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Neoclassical Italian Picture Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: an Italian Picture Frame. The frame is brass with beautiful ornamentation . It has a light green backdrop and brown velvet on the back. Unmarked, no informa...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the S...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle This charming 1940s handwoven market basket by the Day Basket Company of Maryland is a beautiful and ...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Monumental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Six-Light Candelabra 751
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of vintage monumental candelabra from Georg Jensen, model #751, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1935. These exquisite pieces feature an oversized disk-shaped raised base with a ...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eva Jancke Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and off white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Ercole Barovier, Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass bowl designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.5"H x 7.5"W x 5.5"D All items ship from High Point, ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Glass vase "Battuto" designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Height 23 cm. Model No. 3922. Gourd shape. Execution: Venini & C., Murano. Deep violet, almost black glass, encased in clear glass, with a hammer-...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Discometal Vases by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Discometal Vases designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare and impressive duo for a beautiful table. * Large discometal vases with vertical lines ...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Anatolian Terracotta Vase with Green-Glazed Rim
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta vase embodies the essence of traditional craftsmanship with its twin-handled design and distinctive green-glazed rim. Once a functional vessel ...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a paint decorated Grandmother's/Pencil clock with the dial marked "Colonial", circa 1940, Colonial Manufacturing Co., Zeeland, Michigan. Hand painted in Adams style with floral designs and a Colonial scene on the central cartouche. The front door opens to reveal a storage space for umbrellas, walking sticks and the like. This is a whimsical, fun and useful decorative piece. Colonial Manufacturing Company...
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American American Colonial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and beauty in a compact form. Beautifully patinated piece from the 1940s. Four character sea...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A small lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. * Designer: Thorild...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Jade and Jadeite Grapes Vine on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Jade sculpture of grape vine in spinach Jade vase with jadeite grapes Chinese handcarved. Sculpture on green marble stand. Exceptional craftsmanship. From a private Florida co...
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Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

1940s Large Brevettata Vanity Case
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A very large four shelf 1940s Italian cream Vanity case with leather corners and handle and lined with raw silk. Each shelf fits together with four brass clasps all in good working o...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rookwood 1944 XLIV Kataro Shirayamadani Vellum Poppy Bud Vase 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood Kataro Shirayamadani mantel urn / bud vase featuring a floral Poppy flower theme. Shape code 707, Size A, signed in Japanese by artist. Dimensions: 5.25" x 7" ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Square Art Deco lidded box in ceramic with classic green glaze. From the Argenta series. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect cond...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

AEG Fan, circa 1940
By AEG
Located in Barcelona, ES
AEG fan. Manufactured Germany, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The mechanical...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

AEG Fan, circa 1940
AEG Fan, circa 1940
$375 Sale Price
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Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disco Metal, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen Art Deco vase in disco metal. 1940s. In excellent condition with fine patina. Model D1522. Dimensions: H 10 x D 9.0 cm.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Copper Pink and Silver Mirrored Glass Picture Frame, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French 1940s mirror picture photo frame features a deep geometric beveling and domed sides in lovely copper or peach pink color, complemented with silver mirrored glass...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paper

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. Signed in the brass frame The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

France Vase Bugnoni, 1940 Glass, France
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in Milano, IT
France vase Bugnoni 1940 glass, France.
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French Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Green Soda Siphon, Made in Argentina
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Vintage green soda Siphon, made in Argentina.
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Argentine Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel mid-century lucite candle stick, 1940’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel mid-century lucite candle stick, 1940’s Dimensions: 23,5cm H, 22cm W, 16,5cm D Condition: Mint
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France. Art Deco vase in green art glass. Geometric pattern. From the 1940s. In fine condition with minor chips at the bottom. ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel

Brutalist Charm: Early 20th Century Cork Trash Bin with Time-Worn Charachter
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cork

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Seth Thomas Art Deco 16” Diameter "Chrono Lite-16" wall clock featuring a black dial with Original Green Gas Tube Neon under bubble style glass and a stainless steel streamline case....
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

XLarge German Kienzle world time desk clock Heinrich Möller
Located in Krefeld, DE
Kienzle mechanical movement world timer clock. XL table clock with beautiful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass, the heavy brass case. Original condition, the mec...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

20th Century Handcrafted Cappadocia Amphora Pot
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century handcrafted Cappadocia amphora pot is a beautiful example of vintage Anatolian clay artistry, perfect for adding a touch of Turkish heritage to rustic, Mediterranea...
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Turkish Primitive Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Persian Micro Mosaic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes were used to store cigarettes, or playing cards. Mu...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

1940s Lourdes Siphon Seltzer Soda Bottle Collection Colorful Glass Vintage Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A beautiful very old Lourdes Argentinian seltzer bottle collection. Very colorful, even with a pink one, which is a color we have never seen. These are Sold as Non-Function for decor...
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Argentine Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Quality English Sterling Silver Pill / Snuff Box 1946
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality late Art Deco box made from solid English sterling silver, a large pill box / snuff box, or would make a great business card case (a custom sm...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arne Jacobsen for Lauritz Knudsen. Electric clock in bakelite. 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Arne Jacobsen table clock in bakelite. With alar...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
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 Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1940s Mirrored Glass Photo Holder
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco 1940s mirrored glass photo holder Intact and in good condition, measuring 23 cm high x 24 cm wide. The photo compartment measures 11cm x 16cm. Found in a noble apartment in ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Art Deco Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal Vase with vertical lines designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Diskometal vase with vertical lines on a small foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2363 (stamped ...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique English Carved Two Masted Scooner Wood Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1847 English carved wood vetvet lined box woth scooner carved top
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Svend Lindhart, Denmark. Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Denmark. Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth. Handmade ceramic. Glaze in light cream color. Signed and dated 1944. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Brutalist iron candlesticks hand forged topped with hand-hammered brass bobeche cups. This pair of handsome iron and brass candlesticks are forged and hammered with their original painted finish - black over gold. There is some finish chipping off in places around the decorative orbs...
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Dutch Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Roseville Magnolia Double Bud Gate Vase in Brown, 1943
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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 ...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood,...
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Moroccan Moorish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Perfume Bottle "L'Air du Temps" by Lalique for Nina Ricci, Italy 1948 ca
Located in Roma, IT
Perfume Bottle "L'Air du Temps" realized by Marc Lalique Factury for Nina Ricci in 1948 ca. Excellent condition.  
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish stoneware vase 'Farsta' by Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase 'Farsta', Designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden, 1948
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

A Caravan of Murano Camels
Located in New York, NY
A caravan of eight amethyst camels. An elegant display of dromedary caravan of amethyst camels from Venice ranging in size and color from amethyst to smokey grey. Italy, 1940's Dime...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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