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Period: 1940s
Art Deco Ceramic Pair of Candle Holders and a Vase, Set of Three, Upsala-Ekeby
Located in Bochum, NRW
A set of 'Red Ruby' ceramics with red glaze, gilded, Upsala-Ekeby, Gefle. Design Arthur Percy. Consisting of a vase and a pair of candle holders. Perfect condition. Each marked with ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Alabaster Vase
Located in Tampa, FL
A soft cream colored Alabaster vase is Italian and bought in the 1940s.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" red neon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" Mining co. Made by Neon Products Ohio, Strong Visual ! All original,, Tested and keeping perfect time, Retains...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful blue vase with pinched neck designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö. Features a blue body with next textured glaze. Signed JW on bottom
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male. We offer a handsome Italian bronze sculpture of a reclining nude male that dates to the 1940's. Beautiful form and great patina!
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions: 7” H x 8.5” W x 4” D Diameter of opening: 1.75” W x 1.375” D
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Foldable Leather Travel Alarm Clock by LeCoultre for Hermès, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Shearwater Carved Pottery Vase
By James McConnell (Mac) Anderson, Peter Anderson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful vase was made by renowned Shearwater Pottery of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Shearwater was founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson and went...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Rookwood 1944 XLIV 6390 Floral Shell Plate Change Dish Compote 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood shell plate / change dish / compote featuring a scalloped seashell and floral motif and light blue / turquoise glaze. This dish was originally designed by Arthu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

1940s Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1940s Mark Cross Italian Wood Yellow Box 2.25 h x 8 w x 6 d Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Refer to all images. Stamp present. Made in Italy
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1940's Black Cut Crystal Hinged Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic, black cut crystal, hinged box with gilded banding and paw feet.
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Unknown Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of 2 Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase. Manufactured Spain, circa 1960. Dimensions: L- Diam. 23.5 cm x H 36.5 cm. M- Diam. 19 cm x H 31 cm. In original condition, w...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early 20th Century Painted Glass Vases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Early 20th Century Painted Glass Vases Origin: France Style: Art Nouveau Material: Glass Add a touch of elegance to your space with this set of two early XXth century Art N...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Elliott
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Art Deco Mantel Clock Art Deco style mantel clock housed in a rectangular walnut case with ebony mouldings, resting on a decorated moulded base with block feet. Chrome bezel with bevelled glass opening to the silvered dial with raised chapter ring, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Elliott London...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'aesn. Large Bowl in Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France. Large bowl in clear art glass. Art Deco style. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 17.5 x H 9.5 cm. Pierre ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot nume...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

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

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic oxidation. Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter 3 Sockets Holds .8” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Elegant art deco vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A 1940s vase made by Just Andersen. It is in rare good condition and a truly elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A metal vase with horizontal lines * Manufacturer: Just Andersen...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern. The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand Sculpted Stone Head Sculpture on Formfit Hand Carved Wooden Base
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand-sculpted stone head sculpture presented on a hand carved wooden stand. Head measures: Length 5 inches x 4 inches depth x 8 inches hig...
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Unusual French 1940s Model of a Camel, Made of Tanned Leather
Located in New York, NY
A Very Unusual and Rare French 1940s model of a Camel, made of natural tanned leather. This is truly an elaborate piece for any home decor. This piece is made of naturally tanned lea...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Glass

Venetian Murano Gold Green and Clear Hand-Blown Art Glass Tall Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Venetian Murano gold green and clear hand-blown art glass tall flower vase. A-437-335
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Italian Victorian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier e Toso.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Brass Leaf Tray Sculptures by Oscar JW Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Oscar JW Hansen Manufacturer: VA Metalcrafters Dimensions: 1.50”H x 7.50”W x 2.75”D 1.50”H x 7”W x 2.50”D Crafted in the 1940s by...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black and White Ceramic Vase by Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby
Located in Bochum, NRW
A lovely Art Deco ceramic vase in black and white, with a cylinder shape and geometric pattern, by Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, decorated by hand . Good overall original cond...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped. Very good c...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a sleek cylinder form. Decorated with a silver fish surrounded by air bubbles. Lovely attention to every detail. “Argenta” was in...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Murano Opalescent Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier c. 1940s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A luminous and rare example of Venetian art glass, this opalescent bowl was created by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso as part of the esteemed "a grosse costolature" (large ribs)...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Spanish Colonial Rustic Iron Candelabras
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Spanish Forged Iron Three Arm Rustic Scroll Candelabras Set of Two Candelabras circa 1940s Spanish Colonial 11.25 H x 9.75 W x 5.75 in diameter Original Unrestored Vintage Cond...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Candleholders by Michel Zadounaisky
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful rare large pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron candelabra, candlesticks or candleholders by Michel Zadounaïsky. These candleholders are stamped with the maker'...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dancer, designed by Josef Lorenzl, Keramos, Vienna, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
This "Art Deco" piece made of ceramic, colored in soft and light tones of white, beige, yellow. The base is in black. A ballet dancer in her stage dress and pointe shoes in a classic...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso. One smaller Good conditions. Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Torcello Style photography frame in Murano glass and Brass 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elaegant Glass Frame by venini Torcello Italia 1940 with Brass frame
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nittsjö, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Cast Iron Lion Decorations, Circa 1940's
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully detailed cast iron lion decorations from England. They are finished in black paint, and are stamped on the backs Leach & Thompson Ltd, Chapel Foundry Keighley, W...
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare pink lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. The vase is 12 centimeters high and 12 centimeters in diameter. Excellent vintage ...
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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fluted Art Deco Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Fluted Art Deco Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. 1940s. Danish Art Deco vase with beautiful patina. Designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s and manufactured by his own com...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

French Hollywood Regency Mirrored Glass Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French picture frame features attractive silver mirror beveled edges with deep geometric bevelling. You have the option to position the picture frame either in portrai...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Michael Andersen Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Vases, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick Set of two Scandinavian ceramic vases designed by Danish artist Michael Andersen & Son, signature engraved on the bottom, 1940s Dimension big vase: diameter...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vintage 1940s/50s Flying Ducks (Set x4) Made in England
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
An incredible set of four vintage 1940s/50s ceramic flying ducks, made in England. All are in excellent condition with no wear to mention. The colours are bright and shiny and they ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

An Elegant Bronze Nude Ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely bronze nude statue. Nicely done with rich patina, on alabaster base.
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Argentine Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Sage Green Metal Candlestick, Stjärnmetall, Sweden 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This very rare Swedish Grace footed candlestick attributed to the Swedish designer Gunnar Åkerlind, and produced by Stjärnmetall (Stjärnkvist Metall AB), is painted in a striking sag...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

English Mid-Century Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century (1940s) sterling silver rectangular (cigarette) box with fluted etched design and initials: A.M.G.
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of ceramic - Labeled Keramia - Good, original condition.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of ceramic - Labeled Keramia - Good, original condition.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Barovier vase in bulging Murano glass from 1940
Located in Palermo, IT
Striking cobalt blue Murano glass bullicant showcases a sophisticated bell shape, embellished with elegant scrolling handles in contrasting clear Murano glass. This luxurious combina...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Early 20th Century Large Black Marble Urn
Located in CA, CA
A decorative early 20th century black marble urn of classical shape set on a pedestal. Carved from a single piece of stone of rich deep black marble it is contrasted by beautiful dap...
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leather Covered Tobacco Box Wood Brown Jacques Adnet Style France 1940 by Lancel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Leather Covered Tobacco Box Wood Brown Jacques Adnet Style France 1940 by Lancel
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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