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Period: 1940s
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco. Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the A...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wabi-Sabi Vintage Wooden Bowl, Lombok, Organic Sculptural Centerpiece
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Bowl, Sculptural Hand-Carved Form, circa 1940s A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl from Lombok, Indonesia, dating to the 1940s. Carved from a single block o...
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Indonesian Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...
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French Classical Roman Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Table Desk Clock 1949/1950 Mid Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original George Nelson desk or table clock. Very unique bronze metal face and motor housing on beautiful wood cone base Remnants of original Howard Miller Clock Company Zeela...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 194...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Other

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

Diskometal Desk Calendar Stand by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
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...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Cobra Shaped Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Moroccan brass cobra shaped candlesticks. Measurements: Height of body: 8" Diameter at widest: 6.5"
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Moroccan Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation. As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful vintage Indian white marble box, circa 1940s, intricately inlaid with lapis, agate, and other semi-precious stones forming delicate floral vines and flowers across the surface. The craftsmanship reflects the long tradition of Indian pietra dura...
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Indian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France Art Deco vase in green art glass. Approximately 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 16.3 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture. Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, was the Sun...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Iron

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...
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Beninese Primitive Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1942 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Helene Glass With Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Helene" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1942. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. The internal and outer stoppers are present. Height: ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Anna-Lisa Thomson for Uppsala Ekeby Ceramic Vase, Sweden 1940s Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s. The vase features a graceful double-gourd form accented by sculptural, curved handles in a w...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning example of mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking, this Murano vase is executed in the fazzoletto style—named for its resemblance to a handkerchief caught mid-twirl. The un...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Virginia Metalcrafters Large Calla Lily Brass Leaf Tray
Located in New York, NY
1940s solid brass Calla Lily leaf brass tray by Virginia Metalcrafters.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Glass Bottles from Paris, Pair
By Carven Paris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period perfume glass bottles with etched design, gold gilt accent, and bronze tops, from luxury fashion Maison Carven, circa early-20th century, 1...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Pair of Danish Art Deco Bronze Tino Candlesticks in Fluted style Denmark 1930-50
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish Art Deco Tino candlesticks made of solid bronze in fluted style Designed and made in Denmark 1930-1950. Very nice used condition with good patina.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Karl Hagenauer Bronze Miniature Animal Sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria
Located in Troy, MI
A grouping of 4 bronze miniatures originally designed by Karl Hagenauer circa 1940s for Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Austria Stylized animal figures in solid bronze and stamped to unde...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Clay Jar, Rustic Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
Bring timeless character to your space with this vintage Anatolian clay jar, a handcrafted vessel that reflects the rich pottery traditions of Anatolia. With its earthy tones, organi...
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Turkish Primitive Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Typewriter by Olympia-Plana, manufactured in the 1940's, in Germany Made of metal and plastic. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition. Fully functional, package contains a suitcase.
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German Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A truly rare and exquisite Murano glass and brass photo frame by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, dating back to the 1940s. This signed piece stands out for its exceptional craft...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1940's McCoy Ivy and Berries Ceramic Planter in Mint Green
Located in Red Lion, PA
This 1940s McCoy Ivy and Berries planter in mint green embodies the timeless charm of American mid-century pottery. Featuring raised ivy and berry motifs in a fresh, glossy mint glaz...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
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Danish Medieval Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Table Lamp, Chinese, Porcelaine, Hand Painted, in a Vase Shape, China circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table lamp, in porcelain. It has been made in china, circa 1940. The decorative pattern are flowers and leaves.
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Dancer, designed by Josef Lorenzl, Keramos, Vienna, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
This "Art Deco" piece made of ceramic, colored in soft and light tones of white, beige, yellow. The base is in black. A ballet dancer in her stage dress and pointe shoes in a classic...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical
Located in London, GB
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical specimens Dimensions in inches: H 6” x W 4.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condit...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Art Deco Ceramic Panther, Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
Created in 1912 by René Guilleré, Primavera was the atelier of the major department store Le Printemps. The idea was to offer furniture and art objects that combined contemporary aes...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Battuto' vase, 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Battuto' vase, 1940 hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with two-line acid stamp to underside 'venini murano' ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards- Pack Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning hand-carved modernist Art Deco decorative lidded box was crafted in France circa 1940. The rectangular shape features solid wood and crystal-clear Lucite on the sides, ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Anthroposophical Frame, 1940s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 20 x 15,3 cm. Overall: 30 x 23,3 cm.
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Matilde Poulat MATL Taxco Ca. 1945 .930 Silver Virgin With Stones
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare ca. 1945 Virgin Mary sculpture in .930 silver with carved bone, amethyst and turquoise by Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat. Manufactured in Taxco, Guerrero, México. The Virg...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.
By Neon Clock Sales Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock. . You don't see this size very often.. Wonderful clock,, All original,, working and keeping perfect time.....
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Impressive tall Green "Terre-mêlée" Ceramic by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
Impressive tall vase in green ceramic. This vase, crafted by Jean Gerbino in Vallauris during the 1950s, exemplifies his innovative terre-mêlée technique. Its intricate patterns, for...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic oxidation. Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter 3 Sockets Holds .8” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 3
Located in Toronto, CA
Multi Swirl Bowl ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY “Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

French Art Deco Period Lion Sculptures
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sculptures from the Art Deco period in France. Each is sculpted into the shape of a lion, featuring one outstretched paw on a ball and supported by a base. These sculptures a...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Small Silvered Bronze Picture Frame by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice small picture frame is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards,...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds three 1” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.0"D All items ship from High Point, Nort...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/2” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with orange semimat enamel , 1940s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique American Scottish Dogs Terriers Iron Sculpture/Door Stop
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1188 American cast iron Terrier sculpture/door stop
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice olive burl wood Italian cigarette or dresser box with original label by Argenteria Alignani. The top of the box is silver-plate and the sides have copper edging. Beautifully ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ hands with skeletonised ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's. Unsigned. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with a...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Signed “St. Yves” Faïence Statue by Jos Kervella for Henriot Quimper, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1947 / Statue St. Yves / Jos Kervella for Henriot Quimper / faïence polychrome / Religious A rare and beautifully modeled faïence statue depicting Saint Yves, by Jos Kervel...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Hollywood Regency Mirrored Glass Picture Frame, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French picture frame features attractive silver mirror beveled edges. It was crafted in France circa 1940. The photo frame can be positioned in portrait or landscape o...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single canister and lid. Workshop Report: ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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