1940s Decorative Objects

Rare and Iconic Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Eartenware fruit platter / bowl / plate in matte white Stoneware. Timeless elegance and a true gem from the 1940s – an Upsala-Ekeby 'Un...

Rare Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Leaf Formed Stoneware Platter made for Upsala Ekeby. Sweden 1940s. Creme Colored Ceramic Jewelry dish / bowl / plate in matte white Stoneware. Tim...

Ceramic Vase with Gold Snake Shape ornamental, Luc Lanel Style , 1940s

Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of the classic symbol of the Zodiac sign of Virgo. A nude female figure with a sheaf of wheat -- was sculpted by Paul M...

This unique offering is the Upsala-Ekeby, beautifully crafted in Sweden during the 1940s. Its beige and green glazed earthenware adds an elegant touch to any collection. All items s...

A dish / tray / basket in brass designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1940s. With makers stamp to underside. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5"H x 10.5"W x 8"D All ...

A brass candelabra attributed to Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Hold 0.75” diameter candles

A wrought iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds eight 0.6” diameter candles

An earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

Carlton Ware, England. Bowl in hand-painted porcelain with trees and gold decoration, Japanism, 1940s / 50s. Measures: 20.5 x 10 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

This vintage Swedish Nittsjö vase from the 1940s features a bright yellow glaze on earthenware. A unique and valuable piece for any collector, its Scandinavian design adds a touch of...

A grey and orange-glazed pitcher designed and produced 1940s.

Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.

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

A hand-painted white ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.28"H x 3.27"W x 3.27"D All items ship from ...

A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0" Height x 3.75" Diameter All items ship from Hi...

The Upsala-Ekeby Vase is a black and green-glazed earthenware piece from Sweden, originating from the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.  

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

A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A pair of black-glazed candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candle

A pair of small metal candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles

A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Anna-Lisa Thompson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.25"H x 7.5"W x 6.5"D All items ship fro...

This exceptional piece reflects a significant chapter in Georg Jensen's history. Created during the Second World War, when sterling silver was scarce due to wartime restrictions, Har...

A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.4" Height x 5.2" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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

This elegant Art Deco ceramic vase was realized by the celebrated designer Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand in Sweden circa 1940. It features a rotund body finished in a sumptuous cream g...

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Large ceramic flowerpot with dark blue glaze. Signed "HAK". 1940s. Measures: Length 27.5 cm. Height 12 cm. In perfect condition.

One of a series of bronze sculptural reliefs featuring Zodiac signs sculpted by Paul Manship in 1946, this piece presents the two Gemini twins as muscular children. Manship was Amer...

This ambitious, elongated urn with elaborate handles and a sunburst lid is beautifully decorated with perch on one side and angelfish on the other, all in tones of black, charcoal an...

A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A yellow-glazed earthenware vase with relief decor, designed and produced by Nittsjö, c. 1940s.

A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

A white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

A fluted, green-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

A green-glazed vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A green and grey-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden c. 1940s.

A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Anna Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A blue-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed by Eva Jancke-Björk, and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A green-glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 6" Height x 4.25" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Pair of charming vintage hand-wrought iron tricycle sculptures with wicker cargo baskets. Large tricycle: 18.5"w x 9"d x 14.5"h Small tricycle: 14"w x 9...

A brown and green, glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Cast bronze ashtray produced during the 1940s, executed in a compact oval form with integrated cigarette rests. The piece is defined by its sculptural relief decoration and the natur...

A collection of 14 wonderful old water carrying hollowed out gourds from Indonesia. Beautiful, rich, original color. These gourds date from the 1940's-1950's. All with their original...

The Upsala-Ekeby Vase, crafted in earthenware and glazed with beige and green, was created in Sweden during the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

A pair of large Georg Jensen sterling silver Art Deco candlesticks, design #604A by Harald Nielsen, introduced in 1930. One of Harald Nielsen's most sculptural and recognizable desig...

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif. Glazed in royal blue. In perfect condition. Signed and dated 1947. Dimensions: D 14.5 x H 3.0 cm.

A large earthenware vase produced and designed by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s. Marked and labeled. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5" Height x 7" Diameter All items ship from High ...

### Elis Bergh (1881–1954) – Swedish Glass Designer and Artistic Director at Kosta Elis Bergh (1881–1954) was one of the most influential figures in the development of Swedish glass...

Expertly crafted in Sweden in the 1940s, the Nittsjö Vase is a beautiful example of yellow-glazed earthenware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra – Large Signed Swedish Stoneware Floor Vase A large and sculptural stoneware floor vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Stenkärlsfabrik, Sweden. Hand...

Original late 1940s hand-painted flamingo scenic "Ecuador" hand-carved round hardwood trinket box. The trinket box is perfect for a vanity or dresser setting. Measurements: 3" H x 3...

Delicate Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: Depiction of an elegant young lady with chin-length hair styled in waves, wearing a flat red hat with a large bow; a red fitted j...

A large, etched brass on wood palm tree sculpture. With an octagonal shaped base. Original patina. 88" tall, 40" diameter at widest point.

This exquisite Upsala-Ekeby blue-glazed earthenware from Sweden was created in the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

A beige glazed earthenware vase with an orange sculptural floral ornamentation, produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches)...

WMF, Germany. Large "Ikora" Art Deco bowl with three feet, silver-plated with brass inlay. Approximately 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 32.0 cm x Height...

This is Upsala-Ekeby, a type of earthenware from Sweden that was popular in the 1940s. It features a beautiful beige and green glaze. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.