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Period: 1940s
Pair of Ceramic Vases by Guido Andlovitz for S.C.I. Levano
Located in Roma, RM
Originally designed by architect, designer and artistic director Guido Andlovitz in 1936 for Società Ceramica Italiana Laveno, this pair of vases are indeed the rarest of finds. The vases were manufactured in 1942, as attested to by the marking "N - 42" on the base of each vase. The gold rims and aquatic scenes that surround each vase, are unique to each piece and were painted by hand in 1943. They are both signed by the artist "Miruccia". One of the vases has the words “Anni di Guerra” (Year of War) written on the base in reference to the Second World War . Founded in Laveno in 1856 by Severino Revelli and some former employees of the "Richard" manufacturer in Milan. The "SCI" (Italian Ceramic Society) began its activity as a manufacturer of wall tiles and fine tableware. In 1883 it became a limited company and obtained its first successes at numerous national exhibitions. In 1895, Cavalier Luciano Scotti took over the company and, thanks to his intuition and his entrepreneurial skills, the factory grew substantially in a few years. In those years, some Liberty-style pieces designed by Giorgio Spertini, the author of noteworthy elegant "whiplash" creations, were created in the Laveno factory. In 1906 "SCI" presented numerous works at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Milan. Other collaborators from the beginning of the century were Silvio and Piero De Ambrosis, Felice Palucco, Giancarlo Jacopini and the brothers Marco and Luigi Raggiori. However, it was in 1923 that, under the direction of Guido Andlovitz, the company reached the peak of its fame and in 1925 was a resounding success at the 2nd Monza Biennale. Andlovitz, who collaborated with the manufacturer for almost forty years, applied to the production process the principle of seriality, a concept also put into effect by Giò Ponti at "Richard-Ginori", adopting various types of decoration which, although moulded and decal stamped, still retained an undeniable elegance. In 1924 the "Società Ceramica Revelli" became a consortium with the "SCI", the partnership would continue until 1932 and saw Franco Revelli's company marketing pottery and table porcelain on behalf of "SCI". From 1925 porcelain and crockery began to appear in the factory's catalogs. In 1927 the company was present at the 3rd Biennial of Decorative Arts in Monza. Between the end of the 1920's and the beginning of the 1930's, the decorators Giuseppe Bellorini and Daniela Ferretto began to collaborate with the "SCI". As of 1932 the company managed two factories: that of Laveno, which, with over 1300 employees, produced strong pottery, tableware and artistic ceramics and the smaller factory of Verbano, which employed about 400 people and produced, in addition to ceramics for the electrotechnical industry, excellent table porcelain. The products were marketed in the company owned stores in Rome, Genoa and Naples. This was an initiative realised by Andlovitz himself. In the mid-thirties, the decorators Ada Corsi and Ida Fonini among others, collaborated with the "SCI". From 1936 to 1940 the artistic direction of the company was entrusted to the sculptor and modeler Angelo Biancini. In 1939 about 1300 people worked in the Laveno plant and in 1951 about 2300. In the years between the two wars among the collaborators of the factory were Sirio Tofanari...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Abstract Decorative Glazed Ceramic Vase Sculpture by Pupo Gino, 1940s, Italy
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This extraordinary abstract decorative vase sculpture, crafted by the talented Italian artist Pupo Gino in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-20th-century ceramic artistry. The ...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Blue And White Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, white and brown, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

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

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, off White and Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed earthenware vase with green handles, produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you now more than me . Solid Brass .
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI - Grés d'arte - Made in Italy 1940.
Located in Milano, IT
An original piece is of great quality and design, signed GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI, made in the 1940s and published in the various books concerning the production of this author.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green And Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1944 René Lalique - Art Deco Jardiniere Bowl Cluny Glass with Grey Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Jardiniere Bowl "Cluny" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1944. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Rare model. Dimensions : 34,5 cm...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Höganas Keramik, Vase, Orange-Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange / yellow glazed stoneware vase, produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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

Materials

Earthenware

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

Materials

Earthenware

Greta Runeborg, Vase, Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow / brown incised vase designed by Greta Runeborg produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow and green earthenware vase Produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green, Yellow / Cream-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow/cream-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and black glazed earthenware vase. Produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Other designers of the period include Ettore Sottsass, Carl Harry Stålhane, Lisa Larsson, Axel ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Green Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/4” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with green semi-gloss enamel, 1950...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

WMF 'Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK', Germany, Art Deco Pen Tray with Box
Located in København, Copenhagen
WMF (Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK), Germany. Art Deco pen tray with a box in silver plated metal, 1940s. Stamped. In very go...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic bowl decorated with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic bowl decorated with flowers. Glaze in brown shades on beige background. Ca. 1940s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 7.0...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

20th-Century Handcrafted Turkish Fired Clay Pot, Rustic Earthenware Vessel
Located in London, GB
Embodying the essence of traditional craftsmanship, this vintage handcrafted Turkish fired clay pot is a stunning example of Mediterranean and Anatolian pottery heritage. Crafted usi...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Clay

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Studio. Bowl with leaf-shaped handle in earthenware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Bowl with leaf-shaped handle in earthenware. Hand-painted with motifs of schools of fish and more. Polychrome glaze. 1940s. In excellent condi...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Sculpture. Indian Chief. Signed Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptured head of an American Indian Chief. It is said that this really is a self-portrait of Gunnar Nylund, the artist. It has its original wooden stand . The height is 42 cm wi...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Archimede Seguso Large Murano Glass Vase
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase in Murano designed by Archimede Seguso in the 40's, of fine Italian manufacture. The signature is present on the base. The vase is entirely made of Murano glass ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Lidded Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large single circa 1940s French lidded vase with handles and repousse' details on base and lid. Measurements: Height 30" Width (handle to handle) 90" ...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Terracotta Austrian Sculpture Vase Carried by Two Children, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Austrian sculpture from the 20th century. Terracotta vase carried by two children on an octagonal base. Oriental-style sculpture, finished for the center, finely finished down ...
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Austrian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen mid century candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950´s. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Jus...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Custom Tree Form Lamp by Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a custom tree from floor lamp by Frances Elkins from the estate of Elkin's daughter, Katherine Elkins Boyd. This whimsical lamp is carved in wood and finished in Gesso. It is...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Wood

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” vase with thick, blue glazed walls balancing on an unglazed base decorated with etched stripes. Production year inscripted on the base. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized a...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Deco-style White Ceramic Fish Sculpture
Located in IT
Sculpture of two white ceramic fish from the 1940s. The fish feature the key characteristics of the Art Deco movement, highlighted by their soft lines and dynamic shapes. The special...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Shipibo vase in Peruvian argile – Début of the 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Superb vase in traditional argile, made by the Shipibo-Conibo artisans of the Ucayali region in Pérou, at the debut of the 20th century. Ce se présente des motifs caractéristiques de...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Art deco silverplated brass Seal sculpture, France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art deco silverplated brass Seal sculpture, France 1940s H 34 cm x 26 × 22 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Sterling Silver and black Glass Coasters by F. B. Rogers Silver Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four sterling silver Coasters with onyx colored glass interior that can stack on top of each other by Rogers Silver company. Each coaster measures: 1" tall x 4" diameter Uni...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver

Italian Pottery Of A Naked Lady
Located in Pomona, CA
A reclining naked lady laying on a malty color pottery with an ebonized wood base.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Clear glass with a violet stripe. Art Deco style. Ca. 1940. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 25.0 cm x D 17.0 cm x H 32.0 cm.
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Rare ceramic tea caddy. Celadon glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Rare ceramic tea caddy. Celadon glaze. Motif of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus and three shepherds. Lid in the sh...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vase in Ceramic, Model ‘6424’ by Richard-Ginori, San Cristoforo
Located in Berlin, BE
Vase in ceramic, model ‘6424’ by Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo. Mold-formed ceramic with polished glaze. Marked 'Richard-Ginori Fabbricato in Italia', with the graphic symbol of ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of vintage iron tricycle sculptures
Located in Tarrytown, NY
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...
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American Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Iron

1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning mid-20th-century box veneered in rich Brazilian Rosewood, dating to circa 1940. The hinged lid is framed by a striking Dutch ripple-style molding, expertly carved from sol...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Terracotta Terrier Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage terracotta terrier sculpture. This handsome terra cotta terrier figure is realistic in size and features. Perfect home accent for the dog lover!
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Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl with ribbed decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl with ribbed decoration. Celadon glaze. Model: 20688. 1940s. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Aluminum Thermos from Veb Thermos Langewiesen, circa 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork The thermos has the original label The aluminum surface shows signs of use, it is wrinkled, the inner part is undamaged fully functional ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

"Gemini", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare Mannerist Nude by Fred Press, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted with finesse and sensitivity, this late Renaissance-influenced male nude figure is probably a unique piece, and is marked with Fred Press' monogr...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Jacques Adnet Attributed Catch All
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome green leather catchall attributed to Jacques Adnet with brass buckle.
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...
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Chinese Qing Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

Stoneware dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, unique dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with beautiful green glaze. Rare, large size. Very expressive and lively design, inspired by Chinese Ming era d...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

French Glove Maker's Trade Sign, c.1940
Located in Savannah, GA
A French toleware glove maker’s trade sign, circa 1940. Positionable in four directions. 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century striped stoneware ceramic vase in brown and yellow glaze by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition and signed by the artist....
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Andersson & Johansson Stoneware Vase for Höganäs, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large vase in a vibrant orange/ rust/ terracota color by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Great simplistic form which showcases the color depths of the glaze. A large size compared...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vicke Lindstrand Large Decorative Bowl for Upsala Ekeby
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous large decorative bowl designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby. Features a almost shell like motif with alternating raised areas. Would work well as a fruit bowl.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large "Clematis" Vase by Walter Moorcroft
Located in Montreal, QC
Large by Walter Moorcroft "Clematis" vase signed under: Stamped "Moorcroft made in England" with hand signature W.
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Stig Lindberg Bowl, Gustavsberg Studio, Fajance, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig lindberg bowl, Gustavsberg studio, Fajance, 1940s. Measures: 23 cm x 14.5 cm. Signed with "studiohand". In perfect condition.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Large Daum Nancy flared vase in bubble glass with lorraine cross 1940
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French vase from the 1940s by Daum De Nancy. Entirely in thick bubbled and blown orange/amber glass. High-quality craftsmanship. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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