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Period: 1940s
High-Quality Art Deco Burnished Silvered Brass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This vase is made is burnished silvered brass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ori...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of Five Vintage Snow Measuring Poles, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Five Vintage Snow Measuring Poles, Spain, Early 20th Century Description: Bring a piece of history into your home with this unique set of five vintage snow measuring poles, c...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

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Glass

Goldscheider Art Déco Children Group 'Secret' by Stephan Dakon, ca 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Two girls under a large umbrella, in short dresses, one holding a doll tucked under her arm, whispering something in the other's ear. On a light oval base. Designed by STEPHAN DA...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bamboo Magazine Rack from the 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Material: Bamboo Era: 1950s Condition: Perfect condition Dimensions: 50 x 45 x 25 cm (height x width x depth) Features and Details: This elegant magazine rack, crafted from bamboo in...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Italian Cast Bronze and Marble Putto Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1784 Antique Italian Bronze small putto set on a marble basewhite marble base
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1940s Metal Lantern Post
Located in Stockton, NJ
A vintage 1940s metal lantern with single candle pricket. Decorated flower motif with original patina.
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vestal Ceramic Figure With Jug and Goblet by Giovanni Ronzan for Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vestal ceramic figure with jug and goblet by Giovanni Ronzan for Ronzan.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Modern Wood Frame, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century modern wood frame. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wood

Stoneware "Farsta" Sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, unique “Farsta” sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, in the form of a stylized pike with a playful expression. Beautiful details, varying rust-colored glaze. Can be used as a vase, wa...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Gabriel Keramik, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Cast Lucite Cat by Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1940's cat sculpture in translucent yellow tone lucite, by design immortal Dorothy Thorpe.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vase, Champain Cooler in Glass, Art Deco Style, White Color, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Art Deco glass vase with Art Deco patterns, from circa 1940. Can be used as a champain cooler too.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Glass

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase, model Stella Polaris, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Claudius Linossier, Vase, circa 1943
Located in Paris, FR
Egg-shaped vase with in copperware with a moiré patina and herringbone frieze decor on a red background. Signed and dated 1943 under the base.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman in Ceramic by Zaccagnini 1940
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of ceramic figurines depicting a lady and a gentleman, made by Zaccagninini in the 1940s Checkers - Ø cm 17 h cm 32 Gentleman - Ø cm 7...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Umbrella Stand Sculpture in High Relief in Wood and Plaster, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
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...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow semi-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

French Carved Limestone Head of a Woman Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
French 1940's carved limestone head of a woman sculpture. Unattached to base.
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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude
Located in Berlin, DE
This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a nudist art of a woman. It is in a beautiful original condition. A unique piece whic...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Copper

Large Pair Of 1940s Italian Grape Toleware Tôle Candle Sconces
Located in London, GB
Large pair of 1940s Italian grape candle sconces. Beautiful Florentine gilt toleware candleholders with grape and vine decoration and scalloped drip tray...
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Italian Romantic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Tôle

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940 Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century Spanish sculptural me...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Silver Plated Urn With Leaf Detailing
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1139 Large silver plated urn with applied leaf details
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Wax Bust Sculpted, Italy, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Intriguing woman’s bust sculpture made of wax, with glass eyes and prosthesis teeth. Very nice and very decorative item! A wunderkammer piece.     
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Signed Seguso Vetri D’arte Murano Glass Red Sommerso Vase with Gold Leaf
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Signed with an original label Seguso Vetri D’Arte Murano Glass Red Sommerso Vase with gold leaf encased in clear. Notice the waffling effect and the glistening gold dust. Rare form f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Surreal Hand Painted Deco Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1416 Hand painted Surreal Deco sculpture.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Composition

Teal Green Vase by Guido Andloviz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unbelievable Italian ceramic vase by Guido Andloviz from Laveno, 1940s. Signed on the bottom.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Molded Glass Ashtray France 1940 transparent Color Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1940, in France. Transparent Color. Original and iconic molded glass bowl; its shape is simple and decisive, skillfully...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Glass

Japanese Bonsai Flower Arrangement
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1543 Japanese Bonsai flower arrangement in ceramic container. Flowers are made of a fabric coated with a rubberized flexible substance. Moss is covering the ceramic container. Trunk ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Silk

Blown Art Glass Peacock Pattern Large Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and substantial blown glass art vase. All over peacock swirl pattern with gold flecking throughout. No makers mark or signature.
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Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Majolica Cherries Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Trompe l'oeil basket with cherries handle signed Sarreguemines, circa 1940.  
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French Country Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic

1940 Forlani Laveno Art Deco Italian Pottery Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Figure Art Deco Italy, 1940 White Pottery Pink and Gold Finishing Perfect Condiction Mark signed under the base
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Hovmantorp Glasbruk, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase produced by Hovmantorp Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige, and orange stoneware decorative dish / vide-poche / bowl designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Saxbo, Denmark. Large and impressive ceramic vase in blue glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Saxbo, Denmark. Large and impressive ceramic vase. Blue glaze. Rarely offered vase. Model: 258 Dating: 1940s/50s Ying Yang mark. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 32.0 cm. x D 20...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Deco Stone Sculpture, White Color, a Women Head, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an Art Deco Period, Sculpture in stone, representing an women Head. In a white color. It has been made in France Circa 1940.
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French Romantic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stone

20th Century Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Photo Frame in Wood and Ground Glass 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Photo frame designed in 40s by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. The photo frame is composed of two parts united as a "sandwich", one side is in ground glass, the back is in wood, the support is in brass. This frame is very rare for its dimensions. Perfect idea for wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation gift...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an interesting collection of hand blown ribbed crystal finial-like sculptures made by Venini. Extremely well-matched in clear crystal in a teal shaded green. Each piece is mo...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Hand-Painted Savona Ceramic Vase from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Savona ceramic vase with four different scenes, made in the 1940s Ø cm 12 h cm 33 Savona, a Ligurian city with a long maritime tradition, is also renowned for its cera...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Deco Modernist Brass and Bakelite Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the 1940s, this ornate modernist Art Deco picture frame is built with brass and Bakelite. The piece boasts a stepped shiny brown Bakelite base topped with a thick g...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Spanish Iron Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Spanish hand wrought iron planters standing on tripod bases and decorated with garlands of chain.
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Repoussé Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
Repoussé brass box, Dutch, repoussé brass covered wooden box with original patina, circa 1940. Measurements: 17" width, 12" depth, 9" height.
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vase by Radi Giulio, 1948
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oval-shaped globular vase with diagonally cut neck in opalizing and shiny polychrome submerged blown glass, with yellow spinning decoration descending spirally. under the scratched b...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Arabia, Vase, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Italian Candleholders with Cherubs, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of metal-alloy candlesticks with cherubs. Each one with diffrent patina. Manufactured in Italy during the late 1940s. This set uses re...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.   
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Brass Candlesticks by Carl-Einar Borgström, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “Tyfon” candlesticks by Carl-Einar Borgström, made from brass in a whimsical design. Pikes are caught in stylized waves with a dynamic expression.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Blue stoneware vase by Axel Sorensen for P. Ipsens Enke, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A blue stoneware vase with vertical lines designed by Axel Sørensen for P. Ipsens Enke in 1941. Simple, yet exquisite. * A blue stoneware vase with vertical lines and small handle...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant vintage cloisonné candleholder made of copper with blue, pink and other various color accents in a traditional oriental pattern with bird on black background, circa 1...
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Chinese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Copper

Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930-1940, Possibly Lamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge stoneware floor vase by Steuler Industriewerke, Germany, 1930s-1940s. Museal piece that can be used as lamp base. Off-white crackle glazed stoneware vase with black and blue ver...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Ellis Bergh, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ellis Berg and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5” diameter  Diameter of opening: 2”
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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