1940s Decorative Objects

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Louis Burton, Plaster Sculpture Signed and Dated 44, Accidents and Losses

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

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

An Art Deco style crystal pyramid decanter with a silver top designed by Harald Nielsen in the first half of the twentieth century.

Ceramic bust of Madonna by Goldscheider, 1940s

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

It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau ...

Pair of Italian Candelabras 1940s circa. Decorated with Bacchus' faces and grapes and vine leaves.

Woman sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby Sweden, 1947-1948. Stoneware. H: 39 cm / 15 1/4'' W: 30.5 cm / 12''

A rare enameled stoneware vase by Bode Willumsen with applied dragon handles and a Sung glaze. The underside is marked with the three waves of Royal Copenhagen , « 20125, » and the B...

Signed CH.GROSS on the plinth with the artist's "fox stamp" below, and on the bottom of the base, as well. A beautifully carved modernist wood sculpture by well known and highly collectible New York artist, Chaim Gross (1904-1991). It is one of ten small versions of a 29" sculpture in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sculpture is made of Lignum Vitae wood. The meaning of LIGNUM VITAE is the very hard heavy wood of any of several tropical American guaiacums. Guaiacum is of the caltrop family of tropical American evergreen trees and shrubs. Sometimes called guayacan or guaiacum, it is also known in parts of Europe as Pockholz or Pokhout. Due to its extreme hardness, the wood of such a tree is often used for making pulley blocks, mallet heads, bearings, etc. Provenance: Schrick private collection, Connecticut, USA. Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) was an Austrian born American sculptor. He was born in the then Austro-Hungarian village...

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.

Zaccagnini "Colombe rose" craquelé faience Art Deco sculpture Ceramiche Zaccagnini, Gualdo Tadino, Italy, 1940 Signed under the base. 20.5 cm H - 18.5 x 9 cm Conditions: ...

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.

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...

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...

Figure in the center of a flower of a maiden stunned at the sight of a small frog, title "the flower". Masterful execution and splendid choice of pastel colors. Ronzan Turin 1940 Pub...

1940’s original sunlight soap sign -1000 guarantee 1940’s original sunlight soap sign ?1000 guarantee. The famous sunlight soap sign offering ?1000 for any one who can prove that su...

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1940's Borneo bowl made from dried buffalo skin. Stretched and formed in shape of large bowl. Two available and sold individually.

Carl Hallier for Royal Copenhagen Danish mid-century vase in oxblood glaze 1940s. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping ...

Murano 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 'Vi...

Murano 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 'V...

Just Andersen, Denmark. Candlestick and small pewter bowl. 1940s. In excellent condition with signs of use. Marked. Candlestick: H 14.8 x D 8.2 cm.

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R. Unger was the master modeler at Göbel for the world-famous Hummel figures

Beautiful pair of 2 antique vase made with iron and brass detail. The vases are used as you can see from the picture but they are still beautiful and u...

An exquisite bronze sculpture of a lady with music instrument. A finely cast bronze figure of a draped woman playing double flutes. 8"High 10.5" Wide by 6" Deep

Italian Celadon colored are glass vase.

Hallmarked in London in 1945 by R. E. Stone, this charming, sterling silver armada dish has been beautifully engraved with a central image of Peter ...

Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s Juvenile work. Signed on the base. Measures: H 35 cm x 20 x 19 cm Conditions: excel...

Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940. Big vase dimensions: 22 cm diameter, 27 cm height. Small vase dimensions: 21 cm diameter, 26 cm height.

Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...

This unique vintage piece is a decorative box designed to resemble a leather-bound book titled "Desmoulins Oeuvres." The box features intricate gold-embossed detailing on the spine a...

A Henry Moore Inspired, pine, figurative, sculpture upcycled into a 17” high, table lamp - Unusual statement and conversation piece; injecting modernism and organic form and textu...

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg studio hand. Bowl with handles in glazed faience with hand-painted flowers. 1940s. Measures: 23.5 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Originally designed by architect, designer and artistic director Guido Andlovitz in 1936 for Società Ceramica Italiana Laveno, this pair of vases are indeed the rarest of finds. The vases were manufactured in 1942, as attested to by the marking "N - 42" on the base of each vase. The gold rims and aquatic scenes that surround each vase, are unique to each piece and were painted by hand in 1943. They are both signed by the artist "Miruccia". One of the vases has the words “Anni di Guerra” (Year of War) written on the base in reference to the Second World War . Founded in Laveno in 1856 by Severino Revelli and some former employees of the "Richard" manufacturer in Milan. The "SCI" (Italian Ceramic Society) began its activity as a manufacturer of wall tiles and fine tableware. In 1883 it became a limited company and obtained its first successes at numerous national exhibitions. In 1895, Cavalier Luciano Scotti took over the company and, thanks to his intuition and his entrepreneurial skills, the factory grew substantially in a few years. In those years, some Liberty-style pieces designed by Giorgio Spertini, the author of noteworthy elegant "whiplash" creations, were created in the Laveno factory. In 1906 "SCI" presented numerous works at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Milan. Other collaborators from the beginning of the century were Silvio and Piero De Ambrosis, Felice Palucco, Giancarlo Jacopini and the brothers Marco and Luigi Raggiori. However, it was in 1923 that, under the direction of Guido Andlovitz, the company reached the peak of its fame and in 1925 was a resounding success at the 2nd Monza Biennale. Andlovitz, who collaborated with the manufacturer for almost forty years, applied to the production process the principle of seriality, a concept also put into effect by Giò Ponti at "Richard-Ginori", adopting various types of decoration which, although moulded and decal stamped, still retained an undeniable elegance. In 1924 the "Società Ceramica Revelli" became a consortium with the "SCI", the partnership would continue until 1932 and saw Franco Revelli's company marketing pottery and table porcelain on behalf of "SCI". From 1925 porcelain and crockery began to appear in the factory's catalogs. In 1927 the company was present at the 3rd Biennial of Decorative Arts in Monza. Between the end of the 1920's and the beginning of the 1930's, the decorators Giuseppe Bellorini and Daniela Ferretto began to collaborate with the "SCI". As of 1932 the company managed two factories: that of Laveno, which, with over 1300 employees, produced strong pottery, tableware and artistic ceramics and the smaller factory of Verbano, which employed about 400 people and produced, in addition to ceramics for the electrotechnical industry, excellent table porcelain. The products were marketed in the company owned stores in Rome, Genoa and Naples. This was an initiative realised by Andlovitz himself. In the mid-thirties, the decorators Ada Corsi and Ida Fonini among others, collaborated with the "SCI". From 1936 to 1940 the artistic direction of the company was entrusted to the sculptor and modeler Angelo Biancini. In 1939 about 1300 people worked in the Laveno plant and in 1951 about 2300. In the years between the two wars among the collaborators of the factory were Sirio Tofanari...

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

The gilded bronze sculpture of this King seated on his throne, wearing his crown, while he is absorbed in reading a book is very rare and particular. The figure stands elegantly, and...

What makes this pair of wood planters even more desirable is their metal inserts and Lucite handles. Featuring a seasoned teak wood exterior, the planters are sure to draw attention...

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944. Measures: 24 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

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

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

Claude Fraisse, ‘Enfant a la grappe de raisin.’ Plaster sculpture, France.

A fabulous pair of circa 1940s Italian candlesticks with five candleholders. Hollywood Regency in the empire style, dore bronze with black patina.

two brass legs with a wonderful presentation. in both three places for a candle. Finnish handicraft in Taito style.

Ceramic Vase with Gold Snake Shape ornamental, Luc Lanel Style , 1940s

Art Deco Pair of sculptures 'les joueurs de rugby' Willy Wuilleumier (1898-1983) Executed by G.A.M. France, circa 1940 Équipe de France. Signed on the base. Handpainte...

Decorative crystal bottle made in Italy 1970s.

A fantastic vintage Boho plaster bust of man. A chic 1949 plaster composition signed on the back of the neck. An awesome all over patina from time. Easily cleaned up with a coat of w...

In the 1920s Gio Ponti, who defined 20th century Italian design, was the art director of Richard-Ginori, a venerable porcelain company established in the 18th century. When Ponti moved on in 1930, his protégé Giovanni Gariboldi, who also designed furniture and interiors, filled the vacated position. It would seem that Gariboldi found his model for these shell-shaped dishes in nature, but this is not the case. Rather, he channeled the essence of “shellness," and endowed his design with the faux verisimilitude of delicate ribbing along the scalloped edge. Yet he had them glazed in improbable candy-like pastel colors of pink, yellow, and blue. Originally used principally as ashtrays, no doubt, they could also be put to use as serving dishes for nuts and candies, or as decorative tabletop objects...

Very large ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand decorate vertical lines. Glaze beige and gray green. Stamped.

Wrought Iron Sculptures Of Life Size Flamingos DECORATIVE SCULPTURES FROM THE 1950s IN THE SHAPE OF 2 FLAMINGOS. HOT WORKED WROUGHT IRON AND GIANT SHELL BODY. THE EYES ARE IN TRANSLU...

Super cool pair of vintage basket shaped French planters - jardinières. The baskets resemble wood with bark and branch ends. They are cast in solid cement and has the greatest patina!

Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware dish/bowl. circa 1940s. Stamped. Measures: 39 cm. X 3.5 cm. In perfect condition.

Stig lindberg bowl, Gustavsberg studio, Fajance, 1940s. Measures: 23 cm x 14.5 cm. Signed with "studiohand". In perfect condition.

French bronze Art Deco ballerina sculpture by Marcel Guillemard that is posing gracefully on a marble base. Signed "Marcel Guillemard IV" on the bot...