1940s Decorative Objects

Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.

Pair of 1940s Solid Iron Decorative Stand Sculptures Yoga / dance

Waylande Gregory Art Deco ceramic rooster sculpture, glazed, 1940s, USA Literature: Folk, Thomas, Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and th...

Handsome waste bin with woven fabric and leather strap/buckle.

Silver three-light candelabrum a silver three-light candelabrum, mark of max Rieg, Williamsburg, circa 1940. On a domed circular base, in the Danis...

A striking piece of mid-century Scandinavian design, this Uppsala Ekeby vase (Model 441) by Harald Östergren features an elegant floral relief pattern in a mesmerizing deep blue glaz...

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Crystal. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the Mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Bronze sculpture designed and produced by Carmelo Cappello in 1944.Single piece. Original signature and date. Biography Carmelo Cappello was born in 1912 in Italy. Carmelo Cappello ...

A figure by Rudolf Hlavina from 1942. Dimensions: Height 41 cm, width 45 cm, depth 19 cm.

1940’s Advertising Oversize Spear & Jackson Wood Saw 140cm. One of the best, most original advertising signs/products we have had the pleasure of buying. At 140cm it is close to...

Photo frame Twisted Murano glass structure with brass frame and support, designed and manufactured by Barovier & Toso 1940ties

Brass candleholder that features a turned stem. Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's lighting and furniture.

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...

John (Johnny) Mattsson, born 18 July 1906 in Gävle, died 9 February 1970 in the same place, was a Swedish sculptor and craftsman. Polio had made Mattsson lame and through disabili...

Very nice antique vase showing two Roman heads Italy Circa 1940's

Cast-molded ceramic bowl with bird on rim. Under the base manufacture's mark.

An exceptionally rare ceramic advent candle holder designed by Harald Östergren and produced by Upsala-Ekeby in the first half of the 20th century. Executed in a refined celadon-gree...

1940's Chinese stoneware vase with raised rib texture. Two small handles. Originally used to store grains.

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Kähler, Denmark. Trumpet-shaped ceramic vase, tu...

This unique ceramic vase, created in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s, carries the unmistakable signature of the transitional period between Art Deco elegance and the emerging Mid-Cen...

Muslin covered barrel trimmed in tape measure. Great little Folk Art piece that was used as giant pincushion and stool for home seamstress.

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...

This beautiful polar bear sculpture in stone, has a whimsical quality to it. The bear is carved beautifully and its face has a sweet expression, it is possibly a polar bear cub. It i...

Amedeo Gennarelli Torso Carved Granite Art Deco Circa 1940 DIMENSIONS Height: 15.5 inches (39.37 cm) Width: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Depth: 6 inches (15.24 cm) ABOUT This expressive hand-carved and highly polished grey-and-pink granite sculpture is mounted on a square black stone base with the incised signature atop, ‘A. Gennarelli’. AMEDEO GENNARELLI (Italian/French, 1881–1943) a/k/a Jean Ortis was a French/Italian sculptor. He was born in 1881 in Naples, Italy, but immigrated to Paris in 1913 and worked there; exhibiting at numerous Salons of the Societe des Artistes Francais through the years to come. He is known for his work in the art deco style and for his depictions of the female nudes; working in bronze, stone, terra-cotta and wood. Amedeo Gennarelli died in Paris...

This original ceramic vase originates from 1940s Czechoslovakia and stylistically falls into the Mid-Century period. Its glazed ceramic design features a distinct plastic structure a...

Vase 'Farsta', Designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden, 1948

Wonderful original desk set by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Set includes pen holder, paper cutter, paper clip, document holder and an additional jar as a gift. The entir...

This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a nudist art of a woman. It is in a beautiful original condition. A unique piece whic...

Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) For Richard Ginori An important ceramic vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in matte grey tones, the neck decorated with contrasting white...

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White. Classic multi compartment tiffin carrier. An original 1940's well loved and used decorated enamel tiffin from India. Used d...

Pair of nice one off a kind Art Deco 1940 night stand table lamps with beautiful swallow bird statue made off bronze and they have a nice creme white / yellow colored sleeve and come...

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

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Ercole Barovier (1889–1974) "Rilievi Aurati" glass bowl, round in shape, with inlaid gilt foil and a central relief motif, acid etched and gold. Circa 1940 Diameter: 20.5 cm Biogra...

Rare ceramic jar by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, Large vase, beautiful glaze in grey and off-white shades Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, perfect condition, ...

This stunning polished bronze sculpture captures the majestic essence and ethereal grace of an antelope in its natural habitat. Created in the 1950s, this piece reflects the elegance...

Jolie masque en terre cuite traité à l’antique, Possiblement de Vadim Androusov.

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

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...

Height: 13cm Diameter: 32cm Designer: Sven Palmqvist Manufacturer: Orrefors Date: 1940s Signed: Yes Materials: Pink Opaline Glass Description: Pink opaline “Kantara” glass bowls,...

Carving of a female head.

Beautiful 20th century French glass and gold bird and vegetation decoration. Very nice quality and condition.

A pair of fluted white marble and bronze Art Deco lamps attributed to E. F. Caldwell. The black marble base is decorated with gilt bronze feet sha...

Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.

Elegant blown glass vase in a deep ruby red tone, adorned with finely detailed gilded metal mounts. A refined example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship, combining rich col...

Large Handmade Custom Finish Driftwood Frame

Simple, interesting French hairdressing sign.

There are candlesticks and there is this pair! Hand blown Pairpoint crystal stems with controlled bubble connectors and a black base. Totally dramatic and to top it off, the bobech...

Large Hand Blown Vase by Barovier, Toso & Ferro. Pale blue glass vase with textured spiral pattern. Iridescent finish to the glass. Grea...

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif. Glazed in royal blue. In perfect condition. Signed and dated 1947. Dimensions: D 14.5 x H 3.0 cm.

Just Andersen, a pair of two-armed Art Deco style candlesticks in "disko" metal. Model number 1610. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition with a fine patina. Marked. D...

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...

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...

Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta bowl decorated with silver inlay. Model 1141. Sweden 1940s. Stamped Gustavsberg, Kåge. In perfect conditio...

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...

Large handmade ceramic vase or umbrella stand, produced in Italy between the late 1940s and early 1950s by the prestigious ceramic factory CE AS of Albisola, Italy. The vase is hand-...

Ceramic vase by Perugiia Gabriele Bicchioni. Decoration with golden horses and balls. Italy, CIRCA 1940.

It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. ...

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Beautifully handcrafted in Sweden during the 1940s, this pair of Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted candle holders showcases the warmth and character of solid pine. With sculptural lin...