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Period: 1940s
Woman Figure from TRE AAA Torino, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Generously sized ceramic figure, depicting a happy latin girl, dressed in makeup and festive dress. Finely sculpted and painted, the colors are united with the joyful character of the girl, giving the already large work a strong positive impact. On the background Tre AAA Torino made in Italy hand painted n...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Antique Couscous Pot from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Antique bronze Couscous plate /bowl, Morocco,1940, beautiful warm and worn patina of the Bronze, beaitiful and powerful decorative object.
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Moroccan Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cobalt Blue Blown Glass Vase with Clear Glass Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This midcentury cobalt blue blown glass vase is a marvel of craftsmanship, featuring streams of clear glass that artfully adorn its sides. The glossy surface and rich blue hue evoke ...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Terracotta Art Deco Figurine of a Fish by R. Rodes
Located in Montreal, QC
Terracotta Art Deco figurine of a fish signed R Rodes.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Decorative Decanter / Bottle Form, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Decorative Decanter / bottle form, Italy, 1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1940 Sterling Silver Pique Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine
Located in Marseille, FR
1940 Porc porcupine holder in solid silver (the base on the other hand is in silver metal and posterior to the subject) hallmark "R" in a square with a point; English punch of Sheffi...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, France, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candle holders made of solid bronze.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of a girl with a bow dress with flower in her hair of Wallendorf.
Category

German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Female Bust by Bigi Torino, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Bigi Torino Bust of a maiden in ceramic, the dress and the headdress are in the romantic style of the 19th century, the sweet and well made face expresses sweetness and serenity, th...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Ceramic Chicken in a Modernist Art Deco Abstracted Form
Located in NYC, NY
A ceramic chicken in a modernist Art Deco form. Possibly by Raymor.
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Daum France 'Modern' Emilio Robba, '1944'
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum France (modern) Emilio Robba (1944) "Vase Bambou" limited edition crystal vase designed by Emilio Robba, numbered 194 of 388, Signed Emelio Robba ...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Patinated Plaster Bust of an Asian Woman by Herbert McRae Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated plaster bust of an Asian woman by Herbert McRae Miller. "Signed: H. M. Miller 40" Herbert McRae-Miller was born in Montreal. He studied at the Art Students League, New York...
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Canadian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Cattails Sculpture by James Prestini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculpture in the form of potted Cattails.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

1940s Italian Iron Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian candelabra made in 1940s.  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Sven Palmqvist Bowl
Located in London, England
Height: 13cm Diameter: 32cm Designer: Sven Palmqvist Manufacturer: Orrefors Date: 1940s Signed: Yes Materials: Pink Opaline Glass Description: Pink opaline “Kantara” glass bowls,...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Italian Marble Vase
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely peach colored marble vase from Italy in the shaped of an urn with a ruffled rim on a square base. Circa 1940s.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Wilfrid Prost, Ceramic Sculpture of a Bear with Two Cubs, France, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
This playful ceramic sculpture of two cubs riding atop their mother's back emanates warmth with its subject, form, and color.  
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

White Ceramic Tulip Vase by Pol Chambost, France, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
White ceramic tulip vase by Pol Chambost - France 1940s.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scultura Bronzo Raffigurazione Minotauro, Artista Ignoto, 1940, 40s, Bronzo
Located in Milano, MI
Scultura bronzo raffigurazione minotauro - artista ignoto - 1940 - 40s - bronzo Descrizione : Scultura in bronzo rappresentante un Minotauro Ar...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vase “Veckla” Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase “Veckla” designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Porcelain based stoneware. Measurements: H: 19 cm/ 7 1/2''. Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Murano Glass Vase Elmetto Model by Seguso.
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase by Seguso. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large African Tribal Mixing Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Large African Tribal Mixing Bowl
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Mexican Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Barovier/Barbini Hand Blown Centerpiece Set With Grapes
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Hand blown three piece white centerpiece set icased to clear. Each piece is filled with gold leaf and embellished with hand blown figural bunches of grapes. One can only imagine the ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Adrien Dupagne '1889-1980' Africanist Sculpture in Terracotta, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adrien Dupagne (1889-1980) Africanist sculpture in terracotta, circa 1940-1950. Small wooden base.
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Rare Pair of Pairpoint Handblown, Wheel Cut Crystal Candlesticks with Black Base
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Deco Swedish Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
An argenta vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, with silver overlay.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Onyx Walrus Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Large and unusual onyx sculpture of a walrus.
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Female Carving from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Carving of a female head.
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Oak and Leather Stationery by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak wastebasket, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimalis...
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South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940-1950 Carved Stone Low Relief Signed by Joseph Rivière
By Joseph Rivière
Located in Paris, FR
1940-1950 carved stone low relief by Joseph Rivière (1912-1961), representing a nude young man stretched on the ground with two sheep at his feet. Signe...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Nude Statuette from Olimpia, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Nude Statuette from Olimpia, 1940s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (crates or boxes) for US and International Shippi...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, glazed ceramic pitcher, 1940s. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if stated in the shipping quotes o...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

WWII Auxiliary Police Helmet
Located in Seattle, WA
Intact helmet from Auxiliary Police Force measurements are approximate- contact dealer for specifics
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

French Metal Coiffeur Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Simple, interesting French hairdressing sign.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mother's Day Flowers
Located in Seattle, WA
Sweet vintage trembler pin butterfly and flowers "tremble". A very happy little treasure.
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Vintage Scandinavian Wall Clock – Denmark, 1947 Cast Figures and Brass Details
Located in Stockholm, SE
Monumental wall clock, anonymous, Denmark. 1947. Pewter and brass. Measurements: H: 78 cm/ 30 3/4'' L: 130 cm/ 51 1/4''
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of White Marble and Bronze Art Deco Lamps Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Silver Three-Light Candelabrum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver three-light candelabrum a silver three-light candelabrum, mark of max Rieg, Williamsburg, circa 1940. On a domed circular base, in the Danis...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Multicolor vase by Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Handmade Multicolors Murano Glass Vase. Italia, CIRCA 1940.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sculpture Entirely in Bronze, Signed by the Sculptor Celano France 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco sculpture entirely in bronze, signed by the sculptor Celano France 1940. The sculpture bears the engraved signature "Celano" on the base.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vase “Veckla” Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase “Veckla” designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Ceramic. Measurements: H: 36 cm/ 1' 4" D :17 cm/ 6 3/4". Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Sculpture of Apollo, Ceramic with a Metal like Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine sculpture of Apollo, ceramic with a metal like finish. Dimensions: Height 12", diameter 9" NI 1201.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vase
Located in Paris, FR
White, light pink and brown glazed ceramic. Signature incised 'Jean Besnard France'.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dried Buffalo Skin Bowl, Borneo, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Borneo bowl made from dried buffalo skin. Stretched and formed in shape of large bowl. Larger size available (S6574)
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Indonesian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Vaso Ceramica Centro Italia, Produzione Ceramica Pesaro, Mengaroni Map Pesaro
Located in Milano, MI
vaso ceramica centro italia - produzione ceramica pesaro - mengaroni map pesaro Caratteristiche Origine: Italia Materiale: Ceramica Descrizione Vaso in c...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Wood Mold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood Mold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Oak and Leather Magazine Rack by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak magazine rack, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimal...
Category

South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Oak

Unusual, Chinese, Gray-and-Blue Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautifully made, hand painted, gray-ground, craqueleur-glazed urns featuring incised clay bands and sculpted, willow-branch armatures.
Category

Chinese Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Large Art Deco Fulham Pottery Urn by Constance Spry
Located in London, GB
Large unglazed Fulham Pottery urn with glazed inside to hold flowers in water. Designed in the 1930s by the famous British florist Constance Spry, made by Fulham Pottery, circa 1950s...
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British Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Man
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco plaster sculpture of a man circa 1940 not signed.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This hand blown crystal shell is a large example and very heavy. The internal layer is filled with gold leaf and the outer cased layer is extremely well executed controlled bubbles, ...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

"Apollo", Large Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Male Nude for Ocean Liner, 1948
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the great, indisputable masterpieces of Marcello Mascherini's career, and one of his relatively early works, this large bronze depicting Apollo with his lyre was made for the ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914/1997) Low relief , dated 1941, signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914 / 1997) Low relief in plaster depicting an African scene, in a woodframe Signed and dated 1941 161,5x215,5 cm supplied with wall hanging brackets , Native of São Miguel...
Category

Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Early Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, Karl Mathsson, Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare and important Pernilla 3 chaise lounge designed by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson ,,Varnamo .Sweden.. Wonderful beech wood frame in its ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Large Art Deco Bronze Figural Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on Carrara marble pedestal. Sculpture has a nice patina to the bronze. Mounted to the base.
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Danish Studio Ceramic Vase, Style of Axel Salto
Located in NYC, NY
A small studio ceramic piece of bulbous organic form with richly layered glaze, in the style of Danish ceramic artist Axel Salto. Unmarked, Scandinavian and mid-20th century.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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