1940s Decorative Objects

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

Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.

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...

Italian Capo di Monte Oversized hand painted Urn

1859 Pair small hand painted English ceramic figurative female sculptures

1462 Antique Hand carved seal sculpture

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...

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....

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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...

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

Italian red coral clock. Vintage forties coral enamel glazed clock with shaped border and brass roman numeral face with key for winding. Happily tick...

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...

Jacques Adnet waste bin in a rich burgundy leather. Signature contrast stitching with great patina France, 1940's

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

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 ...

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...

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

A glass vase designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

Organically shaped stoneware bowl in earthy Sung and Crystaline Glazes. It was designed by danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in the late 1940s. Earl...

These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s. This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...

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

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 ...

splendid and rare original umbrella holder vase from the 1940s, a high-relief sculpture with subjects attributable to angels, made of wood and plaster with upper application in brass It measures just under 50...

Pair of Chinese figures in spinach green jade. (1 item with two figures) Good condition. Thank you

1777 Italian Hand carved walnut wall hanging sculpture from northern Italy

Pair of 1940s Italian hammered iron sculptures depicting two cranes. Original finish and patina. Measurements: Height: 34" Widest point: 22"

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...

Alexandre Noll Organically carved bowl in pearwood French work from the 1940s-50s. Dimensions: H 5 x W 28 x D 22 cm Reference: LS6539756B

This stunning French glass picture photo frame features a transparent and frosted glass slab with a geometric design and refined chromed metal framing, surrounding the picture view. ...

Murano Technique Hand-modeled Without the use of rigid molds, the master glassmaker manipulates the thick, incandescent glass mass using pincers (pincette) and hot stretching/bending...

Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A fine piece in great vintage condition. * Round disko metal vase with ornaments illustrating the Danish historical day when...

This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...

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...

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...

Explore the Höganäs Keramik Andersson & Johansson Vase, crafted with exquisite Yellow Glazed Stoneware in Höganäs, Sweden during the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North...

Ceramic vase produced by Barraud, Messeri and C. signed under the base bm & c., early 40s, in shades of green with pure gold finishes It measures 34 cm in height, 25 cm in diamete...

Unique blown glass bowl, internally decorated with control bubbles, Its is an early piece designed by Gunnel Nyman during the 1940s where it was made at the glass studio Nuutajarvi N...

Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century This rustic wooden dustpan, a traditional French piece dated around 1940, is a functional sculpture that beaut...

Boemia vase lead crystal 1940 Repubblica Ceca.

A black, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.31"H x 5.87"W x 5.87"D All items ship from High Point, North ...

A white / beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s-1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Tiny Diskometal Calendar Stand designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare piece for a beautiful desk. * Diskometal calendear stand * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2314 * Ye...

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

1847 English carved wood vetvet lined box woth scooner carved top

A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

Large ceramic plate, hand-decorated by Lina Poggi Assalini for CE-AS, in Albisola Marina, Italy. Lina Poggi Assalini (1907 – 2002) was an important Italian ceramist, sculptor, galle...

A freeform blue-coloured glass vase designed by Hugo Gehlin and produced by Gulaskruf, Sweden, c. 1940s.

This stunning 1940s French Art Deco modernist leather picture frame features fine-grain calf leather in cognac color with a pattern. The easel and back are in the same calf leather, ...

A blown glass "Start Linje" vase designed Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Kosta, Sweden, 1940s

Minimalistic designed candle holder for four candles made of solid brass with copper drip trays attributed to Harald Buchrucker dating to the 1940s.

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.

Large Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons – Sweden, 1940s This exceptional large bronze bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons in the 1940s, is a rare examp...

Antique Cartier Picture frame box with velvet lining. Covered in signature red leather grain textile with gold embosssed edge and a silk satin lining embossed "Cartier". This box was...