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Andersson & Johansson, Urn, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
A.Courbier 1943 french bronze bull signed on the base.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible A.COURBIER Art Deco france bronze signed on the base with founder stamped bull.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's.
The vase is marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943.
This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Pair of Flowers Painted Ceramic Vases, F.A.C.I., 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This beautiful pair of Art Deco vases was produced in Italy in the 1940s.
They are completely in polychromic polished ceramic with gold details.
Signed 'FACI' (Fabbrica Artistica C...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Two Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Children's Aid Day figures.
Aluminia, 1940s
The children's aid figures were designed in a masterpiece style by Herluf Jensenius and designed by Hans...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Flowering Cactus, " Rare, Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Bowl by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully glazed in tones of mossy green, papaya, ivory and blue topaz, this bowl by Waylande Gregory depicts a cactus laden with brilliant blossoms. Gregory was one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II. He was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carlton Ware, England, Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Trees, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carlton Ware, England. Bowl in hand-painted porcelain with trees and gold decoration,
Japanism, 1940s / 50s.
Measures: 20.5 x 10 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
English Japonisme Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
"Study in Black & Burnt Sienna, " Early Vase, Abstract Pattern by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This early and important vase by Glidden Parker, an important American pioneer in ceramics for the modern home, dates from the 1940s and precedes the lines of homewares that he is mo...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Cubist Sculpture by Leo Russell
By Leo Russell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wood sculpture by artist Leo Russell. Chicago born artist who worked mostly in painting and silkscreen did a series of wood sculptures in the 1940s. Pieces were acquired by the Gugge...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Anatolian Green-Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta pot stands out with its elegant green-glazed rim, a vibrant detail that complements its rustic terracotta base. Crafted in Turkey, this pot onc...
Category
Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Jar by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Primrose, 1940
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic jar by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist,
Large vase, beautiful glaze in grey and primrose
Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, very good condition,
Si...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Pair of Vintage Painted Tole Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage pair of painted tole metal candlesticks having green leaves and creamy off white flower candle holders.
Category
American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'aesn, France, Green Art Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France.
Green art glass bowl.
Art Deco style.
Approx. 1940s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 13.5 x H 5.5 cm.
Pierre Gire (1901-1...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Reclaimed Industrial Copper Case Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED 12" COPPER FACTORY CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER.
Made in England circa 1940.
Beautiful looking clock with copper case and silvered face with Roman Numerals, arrow head han...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Giulio Radi Hand Blown Vessel with Silver and Gold Foil with Murrhines, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Footed vessel with base in hand blown clear glass with gold foil and body in green glass with silver foil and murrhines by Giulio Radi for Arte...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
20th century French Painted Terracotta Fauquet Vase, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful glazed terracotta vase dating from the 1940s from Fauquet in Bonneville.
Double handles. Decorated with white flowers and green foliage on a blue background.
Beautiful qual...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large-Scale Italian Terracotta Charger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large-scale terracotta charger (circa 1940s, Italy) with bright blue, teal, and yellow geometric patterns with ornamental floral decoration in the c...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Brass fruit holder, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Brass fruit holder, Made in Italy, 1940s.
Elegant brass fruit holder in the shape of a shell. It can also be usedatro as a pocket emptier or table centerpiece. Retains the patina o...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta Bowl Decorated with Silver Inlay
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta bowl decorated with silver inlay.
Model 1141.
Sweden 1940s.
Stamped Gustavsberg, Kåge.
In perfect conditio...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Uhlemeyer Vase and Jar Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vase and jar created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades,
Vase size 16cm diameter x 16 cm hight
Jar size 16cm diameter ...
Category
German Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Large Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" red ribs vase circa 1949.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" gold with red ribs circa 1949.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
A little tramp with a dog in a knot
Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002)
for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory
Good condition
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Louis Dage (1885 - 1961), French ceramist.
Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. 1940s.
Measures: 31 x 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Gire Aka Pierre D'aesn, France, Smoke-Colored Art Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France.
Smoke-colored art glass bowl.
Art Deco style.
Approx. 1940s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 13.5 x H 5.5 cm.
Pierre Gire...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Porzellan Eichhörnchen von Prof. Th. Kärner für Rosenthal 1947.
Located in CADALSO, ES
THis item are in absolutly perfect condition with great colors. A Masterpiece from Prof. Th. Krämer for Rosenthal.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany, Two Vases in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany. Two vases in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful crackle glaze in shades of red and green. 1940s.
Largest measures: 18 ...
Category
German Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer in Off-White with Grey Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist,
Vase, beautiful glaze in off-white with grey
Germany, 1940s, size 30 cm high x 38 cm diameter.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Peter Lupori Increase Multiply Fill Earth 1948 Ceramic Table Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, ceramic sculpture titled "Increase and Multiply and Fill the Earth," by American artist Peter Lupori. 23" h x 16" w x 6" d. In good condition with slight damage. The sculpture was awarded a prize in the 39th Associated Artists of Pittsburg Annual exhibit in 1949. In good vintage condition.
Peter John Lupori was born on December 12, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1926-27, Lupori attended school in Florence, Italy. Following graduation from high school in Pittsburgh, Lupori studied art with John Donald and William Reed...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Square Dish Blue, Danish Ceramic 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson.
This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson designed for the ‘Marselis’ series manufactured by Aluminia in the 1950s. This might b...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Cenury Modern "Chamotte" Vase in Corn Blue Color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern "chamotte" vase in corn blue color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand. A small and wonderful vase named the "hedgehog". This example Is perfect. No chips or remarks, as t...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
PAIR OF COLLECTABLE LIBERTY'S OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather h...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Periwinkle Blue 'Sommerso a Bollicine' Tazza
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning vibrant periwinkle blue Murano bollicine technique footed bowl with clear glass foot and handles which dates to the 1940s. I haven't been able to nail down who made this ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Art Deco Green Ceramic Vase with a Circular Motif by Deruda, 1940 Ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco green ceramic vase with a circular motif by Deruda, 1940 ca.
Art deco ceramic vase with a green background, with designs in shades of yellow and decorative buttonho...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
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...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Art Deco/Modern Vase in Blue and Deep Orange, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Possibly by the Primavera workshop established by Le Printemps department store in Paris, this marvelous vase is executed in deep blue and orange glazes, with splashes of ivory. Prim...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Ceramic Jug or Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist.
Ceramic jug or vase, beautiful cracked glaze in red shades.
Germany, 1940s-1950s.
Measures: 25 cm x 18 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
German Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Hugo Liisberg for Saxbo, Lying Deer in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hugo Liisberg for Saxbo. Lying deer in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in shades of brown. 1940/50s.
Measures: 18 x 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Sculpture Nude Woman, Jihokera, 1940s
By Jihokera
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glazed ceramic
Re-polished
Fully functional
Very good original condition.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen Ceramic Vase in Ox Blood Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase in ox blood glaze.
Stamped with the three blue waves for Royal Copenhagen.
Measures: 20 cm x 15 cm.
In perfe...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
"Bowl with Female Nudes, " Rare, Striking Art Deco Bowl by Cazaux, French Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Edouard Cazaux, master sculptor and ceramicist who exemplified the French Art Deco style at its best, this small ceramic bowl is ringed by three, sharply-defined female nu...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Mappin & Webb art deco sterling silver dish made in Sheffield in 1942
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1942 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Sterling Silver Dish, features pierced decoration to the top half of the body, a grape and vine border, and stands ...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed V. Cavalieri, Argentina, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed V. Cavalieri, Argentina, circa 1940.
Category
Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Dux, Dancing Woman in Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Dancing woman in porcelain, 1940s.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Measures: 21 x 13 cm.
Category
Czech Rococo Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Large English Alabaster Amphora Shaped Vase
Located in London, GB
A large English, beautifully carved amphora shaped vase in alabaster.
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
20th century French Laboratory Blown Glass Bell, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Laboratory Blown glass bell from the 1940s.
There is still a stamp with "Verrerie" notation.
We can see the bubble of the glass.
Very good quality.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
1940's Small McCoy Butterfly Ceramic Vase In White
Located in Red Lion, PA
This small McCoy cylindrical Butterfly vase is a stunning example of the company’s artistry, featuring a beautifully raised pattern of butterflies gracefully flocking to leaves. Fini...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Turquoise Ground", Art Deco-Mid Century Bowl/Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly designed and brilliantly glazed in tones of turquoise-aqua, jet black, white and gold, this dish sports an exotic phoenix bird resting on a filigreed tree branch, with one wing raised high. The colors are glorious, especially the full-bodied turquoise of the background. The artist was Waylande Gregory, one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II. He was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic bowl decorated with flowers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ursula Printz for Gustavsberg Studio, Candle Holder / Figure
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ursula Printz (1920-1993) for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden.
Candle holder / figure in glazed ceramics. Fiddler. 1940s.
Measures: 14.5 x 9.5 cm.
In excelle...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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