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Period: 1940s
Nittsjö Jug Vases With Handle, Sweden- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of wonderful vases produced by Nittsjö. Great classic form vases with minimalist palette would allow for use in a variety of interior decors- minimalist, modern, contemporary,...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Evan Jensen, pair of Art Deco bronze candleholders, approx, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evan Jensen, bronze caster in Copenhagen, Denmark. A pair of Art Deco bronze candleholders. Approximately from 1940. High-quality solid bronze. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensio...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Sevres Style Porcelain Bolted Urns Garnitures
Located in Dallas, TX
Sevres style porcelain bolted urns, 19th c., royal blue ground, raised gilt enamel, hand-painted reserves with flowers, fluted plinth, rising on gilt met...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated "Pumpkin" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a pumpkin or squash (ca. 1930s/40s, Italy). This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France in the Mid-20th Century. Though shallow, with the addition of an insulated lining this piece can hold ice to stylishly refresh a drink or enhance any tabletop decor...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Helge Lindgren Swedish Modern Silver Candelabras Stockholm, 1943
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish modernist silver candelabras by Helge Lindgren for Karl Anderson, Stockholm 1943. Outstanding quality and in great condition! Height 24cm. Weight 1684gr (for the pair). F...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver

Scandinavian Modern White Matte Glazed Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern white matte glazed vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. She was a Swedish ceramicist and designer, active during the 20th century, known for her work with Upsala-Ekeby, a r...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a plump, tapering form. Graphic decor, elevated on unglazed feet. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has c...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Luigi Broggini Catalogued Bronze Sculpture
By Luigi Broggini
Located in Roma, IT
Important bronze sculpture by Luigi Broggini. “Dancer”. Datable to the from the early 1940s. It is part of the series of Dancers created by the sculptor Broggini in the 1930s. The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Plaster

Stylized Art Deco Statue
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, stylized Art Deco statue of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Polished pewter on a marble base. Approximate 13.5" H.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Fine Art Italian Gilt Bronze Cornucopia Vase Sea Serpent Decoration 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Italian cornucopia vase in gilt bronze from the late 20th century. The neck is surrounded with a Sea Serpent and is mounted firmly on a square base. The Cornucopia Vase ...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Art Glass

Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Crystal 1950, Sign: Industria Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...
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Argentine Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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

Fulvio Bianconi Venini sculpture in Murano glass 1949 woman acid stamped.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare original FULVIO BIANCONI sculpture in artistic Murano glassby VENINI acid stamped in the base woman.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Candelabra from Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Silver plated candelabra from Ystad Metall, Sweden. This heavy piece is in mint condition.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby "Spiral" Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vintage vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Features a serial pattern of alternating glazes and colors. This is often referred to as the "Spiral" ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Capricorn", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of a sea-goat (half goat, half fish) -- the classic symbol of Capricorn -- was sculpted by Paul Manship, the most impor...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Amazing Art Deco Original, Liqueur Crystal Bottle, Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing Art Deco Liqueur Bottle in ground Crystal with geometric inserts in shades of Dark Green. Ideal item to furnish your home with style. Cap height 3.54 inches.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

French Bronze Glazed Ceramic Statue of Nude Female, circa 1940 Louis Giraud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French bronze glazed ceramic sculpture model of female nude. This is a large sculpture from the 1940s. Signed Giraud Vallauris on the wooden base plate. Beautiful patina. Dimension...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Table Vase By Richard Uhlemeyer Color Terracotta Red and Green 1940s Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German pottery, handcrafted, 1940s style, glazed and colored in terracotta red and green, size 12 cm on the bottom x 33 cm height, Stamp at the bottom.
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German Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Bo Fajans tall blue ceramic vase with geometric pattern in relief, Sweden, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A tall elegant ceramic vase in blue with a geometric pattern in relief. Produced by Bo Fajans (1874-1967) Sweden., circa late 1940’s Height: 19.25”. Diameter: 6”
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton page magnifier with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 275 stamped on the base of the han...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Crystal Vase in Electric Blue, Czech Republic, c. 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown crystal vase in translucent electric blue from Czech Republic, c. 1940's. The vase has a raised base with a tapered form. Colored blue glass will change hues accord...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Ceramic Sculpture of Two Children, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect condition, only one dent on a base.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1940s Hand Carved Mahogany Box Silver Aztec Indian
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From Mexico, finely crafted small wood box hand carved in exotic mahogany. Beautifully polished with elegant curves. Cover Lid has Mexican Aztec warrior...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver

Impressive Busts of Four Roman Emperors - Patinated and Gilded Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you a unique set of four Roman emperor busts, made of patinated and gilded bronze. Each bust measures 85 cm in height, offering an imposing and majestic presence. Made ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exceptional Karl Drerup for Vontury 1940s Europa and the Bull Large Vase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare and impressively-sized vase by Karl Drerup (1904-2000) for Vontury. The vessel depicts a hand-painted interpretation of Europa and the Bull. The hand-thrown body is a bit orga...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture Profile of a Woman Face by Sacha S. Schnittmann
By Sacha S. Schnittmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
This 1940s bronze sculpture wall plaque of a profile portrait of a woman's face, possibly his wife was created by New York native artist and sculptor, S...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1940's Danish Art Nouveau Ash Tray / Bowl by Axel Sorensen for P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Hand-crafted Danish Art Nouveau ash tray / bowl by Axel Sørensen for Ipsens Enke The art nuveau ash tray / bowl feature a well made lively squirrel and ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

BAROVIER&TOSO - Vaso in pesante vetro di murano con bolle d’aria anni 40.
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier & Toso, importante vaso in vetro pesante di murano leggermente iridato e con inclusioni di bolle d’aria e grosse costolature laterali a forma di foglie stilizzate . Original...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 3 Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare set of 3 lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. Small pitcher h 12 centimeters D 8 centimeters Pitcher large h 13 D 10 Vase h ...
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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1940's French Wood And Wicker Transport Baskets - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s French Wood And Wicker Transport Baskets – Small Batch Available. Good honest batch of original wicker transport baskets made with wooden frames and doweled upright supports...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Rattan

Rare Blu Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown in rare rostrato blu Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This mast...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Art Deco style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Art Glass

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Duban Christel for Limoges, Unique Bronze Bowl with Enamel Work, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Duban Christel for Limoges. Unique bronze bowl with enamel work in gold and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 15.2 x 3.3 cm. In excellent condition. Sta...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta Dish on Feet in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta dish on feet in ceramics decorated with lion in silver inlaid. Model number: A24. Sweden, 1940s. Measures: 23 x 4 cm. Stamped Gustavsb...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It can be switched on. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Lea Von Mickwitz '1884-1978', Arabia, Large Sculpture in Glazed Stoneware, Lama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lea von Mickwitz (1884-1978) for Arabia. Large sculpture in glazed stoneware. Lama. Beautiful glaze in brown and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 28 x 25 cm. In very good condition. ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

"Two Tritons, " Art Deco Plate w/ Mythological Figures in Green and Gold, Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant example of Jean Mayodon's fascination with mythological figures, especially gods and goddesses cavorting in the sea, this fine Art Deco plate depicts two Tritons, one sta...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Goodyear Trophy Race Plaque, National Air Races, 1948, with Chambellan Medal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This highly important and historic plaque, one of Goodyear's early trophy race awards for light racer airplanes in 1948, was given to Robert S. Hopkins to honour the entry of his plane in the National Air Races that year in Cleveland, Ohio. The year before, Hopkins' plane, The Falcon Special, lost a wing in one of the qualifying heats and his pilot, C. P. Smith, bailed out in time; both Hopkins and Smith were from Reidsville, North Carolina. Goodyear commissioned Rene Chambellan...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

WMF, Germany. Large "Ikora" Art Deco bowl with three feet, silver-plated. 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Flower Pot Holder with Yellow Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Flower pot holder with yellow glaze. The two green flower pot holders are sold. Signed "HAK". 1940s. ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Stoneware

Andrew Szoeke "H" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "H" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Wood

Off white Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. 1940's.
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large floor vase by the Swedish ceramic designer Anna-Lise Thomson. Made in the 1940's at Upsala-Ekeby.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson stoneware vase in Jade green, Uppsala Ekeby, Introducing the stunning jade green vase by Anna-Lisa Tho...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

"Phoenix Urn", Large Art Deco Urn in Periwinkle and Green by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive, this unique Art Deco urn by Waylande Gregory depicts two flying phoenix birds, wings outstretched and brilliantly plumed in shades of deep periwinkle and silver...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Modernist Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large earthenware floor vase with a handle from Andersson & Johansson Höganäs. Generous, smooth form with eggshell white glaze.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Mid Century Rosegold Pin Brooch Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Never used set of three midcentury rosegold plated brooch pins, untouched and vintage. These elegant accessories exude timeless charm and sophistication. A rare find for collectors o...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Gold

French 1940's Terra Cotta Sculpture of a Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important French 1940's terra cotta sculpture of a seated nude woman; with head turned to the right above a voluptuous torso; Signed "Rene Romage, 1942" (alias - Rene Baumer)
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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Saxbo, Denmark. Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in sand tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Saxbo, Denmark. Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in sand tones. Approximately 1940/50s. Ying Yang mark. Perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 20.0 cm x D 20.0 cm.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Swedish Modern Candlesticks, Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish Modern candlesticks, Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Metall. Manufactured late 1930s or early 1940s. The candlesticks named ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Brass

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