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Period: 1940s
Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel
Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel

Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage film real whose spindles form a star (ca. 1940s, USA). Impressive piece of Hollywood decor in an uniquely large size (42" Diameter) with good signs of age/patina (original we...

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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

"Mid Century Modern Bronze Goose Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1940s"
"Mid Century Modern Bronze Goose Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1940s"

"Mid Century Modern Bronze Goose Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1940s"

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere. Signed (original label bottom of stone) the stone base 8" X ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal

Three Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s
Three Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s

Three Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Three Children's Aid Day figures. Cousin from Amager, Skovserkone and Skovserdreng. Aluminia, 1940s. The children's aid figures were designed in a ma...

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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Four Ceramic Vases, Beautiful Glaze
Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Four Ceramic Vases, Beautiful Glaze

Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Four Ceramic Vases, Beautiful Glaze

Located in København, Copenhagen

Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist. Four ceramic vases, beautiful glaze in reddish green tones. Germany, 1940s. Largest measures 20.5 cm. x 9 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S
1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S

1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S

By Just Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S The sitting faun is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark. Just Ander...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Royal copenhagen porcelain porcelain with seal motif Origin Denmark circa 1940 20th century perfect condition. Royal Copenhagen, officially the Royal Porcelain Factory (Danish: Den K...

Category

Danish Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base
Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base

Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely terracotta sculpture of an Asian figure with beautiful weathered patina. Custom lucite base.

Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Wonderful Vintage French Bow Top Doré Bronze Oval Peach Enamel Picture Frame
Wonderful Vintage French Bow Top Doré Bronze Oval Peach Enamel Picture Frame

Wonderful Vintage French Bow Top Doré Bronze Oval Peach Enamel Picture Frame

Located in Roslyn, NY

Vintage French bow top doré bronze oval picture frame with peach enamel frame with beautiful engravings and scroll details. Original bronze stand. Measures: 9.5" H x 6.5" W Picture...

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French Belle Époque Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Angelo Ungania Vase in Blue Ceramic with Marine Decorations 1940s Italy
Angelo Ungania Vase in Blue Ceramic with Marine Decorations 1940s Italy

Angelo Ungania Vase in Blue Ceramic with Marine Decorations 1940s Italy

By Angelo Ungania

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Decorative vase in blue ceramic with marine-theme decorations on the surface like fish, octopus and starfish. It was realized by Angelo Ungania during the 1940s, the author's mark is...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

High-Quality Art Deco Burnished Silvered Brass Vase, Italy
High-Quality Art Deco Burnished Silvered Brass Vase, Italy

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

Materials

Brass

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Large Flowerpot with Dark Blue Glaze, 1940s
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Large Flowerpot with Dark Blue Glaze, 1940s

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Large Flowerpot with Dark Blue Glaze, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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.

Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sunbaked Double-Handled Terracotta Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Sunbaked Double-Handled Terracotta Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Sunbaked Double-Handled Terracotta Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Located in London, GB

Hand-thrown from rich, sunbaked clay, this early 20th-century Mediterranean jar embodies the quiet beauty of traditional rural craftsmanship. Once used to store olive oil or grains, ...

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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

"Perch & Angelfish, " Unique, Ambitious Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund, Rorstrand
"Perch & Angelfish, " Unique, Ambitious Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund, Rorstrand

"Perch & Angelfish, " Unique, Ambitious Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund, Rorstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Glazed Ceramic Vase by André Rozay, France, 1960s
Unique Glazed Ceramic Vase by André Rozay, France, 1960s

Unique Glazed Ceramic Vase by André Rozay, France, 1960s

By André Rozay

Located in PARIS, FR

This unique ceramic vase by French ceramist André Rozay perfectly embodies the organic and textured style for which the artist is celebrated. Featuring raised motifs reminiscent of n...

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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Italian Iron Candelabra
1940s Italian Iron Candelabra

1940s Italian Iron Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Italian candelabra made in 1940s.  

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

John Bernard Flannagan "Elephant" Whitney Museum Authorized Cast Stone
John Bernard Flannagan "Elephant" Whitney Museum Authorized Cast Stone

John Bernard Flannagan "Elephant" Whitney Museum Authorized Cast Stone

By John Flannagan

Located in Buffalo, NY

A charming and totaling accurate (artist authorized) Whitney Museum of American Art 1940 cast stone reproduction of one of Flannagan's most well-known sculptures. Art Deco, W.P.A. st...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron

French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French oak letter holder France, circa 1940s Handsome solid wood letter holder Two escalating storage compartments rest on a platform base Decorat...

Category

French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Oak

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman

Located in København, Copenhagen

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand. A large unique sculpture of a naked woman in glazed stoneware. Dated 1944. Measures: 43 x 22 cm. In excellent conditio...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy
Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy

Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This item is made in white lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition...

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather
HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather

HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A round desk-box designed by Hermès Paris. This is a rare round desk-box created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermès, during the art-deco period, between the 1935 and 1940...

Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Head of a Berber man, terracotta sculpture, Paul Sersté, , Belgium, circa 1940
Head of a Berber man, terracotta sculpture, Paul Sersté, , Belgium, circa 1940

Head of a Berber man, terracotta sculpture, Paul Sersté, , Belgium, circa 1940

By Paul Serste

Located in Paris, FR

Terracotta sculpture with brown patina depicting a Bedouin head, signed, on a wooden base. Biography Paul Sterté (1910-2000) Belgian sculptor, born in Charleroi. Part of his work w...

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Belgian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass and Carved Wood Picture Frame, 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass and Carved Wood Picture Frame, 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass and Carved Wood Picture Frame, 1940s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare large picture frame composed of etched glass outer frame and carved light wood inner frame. This elegant picture frame model has an exquisite fram...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory
"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory

"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Its gold-on-brown glazes softly glistening in the light, this lovely and unique vase by Waylande Gregory depicts a variety of undersea life, including nautilus shells and starfish on...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Andersson & Johansson

Located in High Point, NC

An orange and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Charcoal Gray Terracotta Small Vase, Chinese Antique, Weathered Design
1940s Charcoal Gray Terracotta Small Vase, Chinese Antique, Weathered Design

1940s Charcoal Gray Terracotta Small Vase, Chinese Antique, Weathered Design

Located in New York, NY

Chinese charcoal gray small terracotta pot with two handles. From a large collection of Chinese weathered charcoal gray color vases. Originally used to store water and grains. One o...

Category

Chinese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Italian 1940 Beige Yellow and Green Ceramic Vase
Italian 1940 Beige Yellow and Green Ceramic Vase

Italian 1940 Beige Yellow and Green Ceramic Vase

Located in Weesp, NL

"Introducing a true gem from the 1940s, a remarkable pottery boule vase with an enchanting design that will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and craftsmanship. This exquisite vase, proudly made in San Zeno...

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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"American Bison" : Straight hand-carved stone sculpture C.1930-50 ITS
"American Bison" : Straight hand-carved stone sculpture C.1930-50 ITS

"American Bison" : Straight hand-carved stone sculpture C.1930-50 ITS

By Mateo Hernandez

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

"American Bison" : handcarved unique limestone sculpture showing a standing bison in the style of art deco sculptor Mateo Hernandez Unsigned Dimensions : Height 25 cm x Width 14.5...

Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s

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.

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Aluminia, Copenhagen, Faience Vase, Brown Glaze, circa 1940s
Aluminia, Copenhagen, Faience Vase, Brown Glaze, circa 1940s

Aluminia, Copenhagen, Faience Vase, Brown Glaze, circa 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Aluminia, Copenhagen, faience vase, brown glaze, circa 1940s. Measures 24 x 15 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Stamped.

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box
1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box

1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s contrasting a primitive, crudely assembled box with refined, expert enamel decoration. Note that...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A small brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Holds .4” diameter candles.

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

“Fritidsflickan” – Bronze Sculpture by Stig Blomberg for Ystad Brons, Sweden
“Fritidsflickan” – Bronze Sculpture by Stig Blomberg for Ystad Brons, Sweden

“Fritidsflickan” – Bronze Sculpture by Stig Blomberg for Ystad Brons, Sweden

By Stig Blomberg

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A striking and spirited bronze sculpture titled “Fritidsflickan” (The Leisure Girl), designed by acclaimed Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg and produced by Ystad Brons in the mid-20th ...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby

"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This remarkably large and dramatic low bowl from the Swedish ceramic firm of Upsala-Ekeby was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the late 1940s. Here she depicts seaweed, coral, sea sh...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg

Located in High Point, NC

A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942
Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, France, 1942. We are pleased to present an exceptional piece that will appeal to the most discerning coll...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Nickel, Spelter

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Copper, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Copper, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted cast iron and copper candelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.8” diameter candles

Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s

By Eva Jancke-Björk

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles

Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass