1940s Decorative Objects

Grazia vase with matt white glaze by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden Stoneware work of art, embellished with intricate floral silver decoratio...

Decorative animal object "Zsolnay Bull porcelain figure around 1945" Porcelain bull from Zsolnay Pecs Hungary in soft colors light-grey and light-green....

Classically shaped oval bowl is a master class of technique and elegance, designed by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) circa 1948 for Barovier, Toso & Co. It has an edging of white on...

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...

1940 French Clear Mirrored Decorative Jewelry Box Regtangular This box was made in France during the 1940s. It is a jewelry box, which is also a...

Fabulous and rare, this pair of gilded bronze door pulls by Maurice Jallot depict two joyous nude female figures, one a dancer and the other playing the tambourine. Although they ser...

A bronze sculpture on marble base by Emile Gilioli entitled "La Petite Sphere". This piece will be included in "The Forth Coming" catalog which is being produced by The Gilioli Archive. "Emile Gilioli was born to a family on Italian shoemakers who had settled beside the Canal Saint-Martin. After the first World War, the family moved back towards Italy, settling in Nice. In 1932, Gilioli took courses at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs de Nice, notably with the future artist Marie Raymond. During the Second World War, Gilioli was mobilized in Grenoble where he passed the remainder of the conflict. He made the acquaintance of Andry Fracy, a conservationist at the Grenoble Musee des baux-arts and led him to discover cubism. After the war, Gilioli settled in Saint-Martin-de-La-Cluze near Grenoble, where he sculpted in his workshop. His art was associated in a certain way with the deeds of the French Renaissance. He became friendly with Thomas Gleb...

This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta storage jar represents the rich heritage of Turkish pottery, crafted with an emphasis on function and durability. Its expansive, bulbous form w...

French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.

A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.

Set of Elegant Pewter Flower Vases designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the late 1940s. * Set (2) of flower-shaped pewter vases * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manu...

ATO is a prestigious watchmaking brand founded by Léon Hatot (1883–1953). He studied at the National School of Watchmaking in Besançon from 1895 to 1898. Between 1918 and 1919, a fac...

A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds three 0.875” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 14.75"W x 2.25"D All items ship from High Po...

Wonderful, sculptured Art Deco candelabras made in pewter. Made in Sweden, 1940s-1950s The Art Deco details in these two pieces are great and detailed. Good vintage condition. Dim...

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period glazed art pottery vases By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1944 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful cream color. Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 4...

Timeless desk accessory set from France, 1940s. Elegant wood letter stand with silver detail. Wood tray with silver pen rest on four silver ball feet. Original wood and metal finish ...

One of the nicest examples I ve owned in quite a while, stunning figured birch plywood, circa early 1946-1947, L C W (Lounge chair wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactur...

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...

Pair of French bookends The statues in painted plaster represent two chebs reading, seated. Each cherub is in a different pose and on a different base, making it an interesting and c...

Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A small lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. * Designer: Thorild...

A cream white-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Pair of art nouveau panels possibly from a furnace or fireplace. Each panel measures 10.25" wide and 19" high. They have been fitted with brackets for hanging.

This vase is a piece of Upsala-Ekeby's earthenware collection from Sweden in the 1940s, featuring a charming green and orange glaze. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6"H x 7.5"W x 6"D ...

A pair of classic shell shaped candle sconces in solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern 1940s. A simple timeless pair, classic Swedish design. With markers mark.

Terracotta Art Deco sculpture circa 1940-1950.

Great Mid Century Modern Large Pottery Lava Glaze Floor Vase. Beautiful smooth chocolate brown glaze on body with a cream crackle glaze covering the top third and a thick brown lava...

A refined Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced during the 1940s. The bowl features a deep turquoise-green glaze, characteristic of the A...

A light-green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.18"H x 7.12"W x 5.12"D All items ship from High Point, No...

Striking cobalt blue Murano glass bullicant showcases a sophisticated bell shape, embellished with elegant scrolling handles in contrasting clear Murano glass. This luxurious combina...

This authentic 1940s French Mid-Century Modern picture frame features a striking contrast between warm copper undertones and hand-wrought iron structural elements. Its clean geometri...

This stunning French mirrored picture frame features silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. You can arrange the photo frame in either a portrait or a landscape ori...

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...

Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.

Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an oval form with a wide opening. Glazed velvety blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...

Hand-painted Molaroni ceramic vase, made in the 1940s. The vase has some chips and imperfections, as shown in the photos. More information/images available upon request. Ø cm 22 Ø c...

This early wire wrapped pendant was likely made by Harry Bertoia while he was at Cranbrook.

Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...

A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.

A striking early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar, hand-thrown from red terracotta clay and fired to reveal its natural tonal shifts of rose, umber, and smoke-grey. Its tall, n...

1940s Hand Forged Old Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder 43.75 x 14.25 x 14.25 preowned original distressed vintage unrestored condition. Refer to all images provided.

Softwood bord hand-carved with zodiac decoration. Fitted with a battery movement. Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945.

1831 Hand carved Grand Mouflan De Ram fram a solid piece of hardwood

Set of Diskometal Birds made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Set (2) birds in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2295 (stamped 'Just D2295’) * Condition: Very go...

A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period perfume glass bottles with etched design, gold gilt accent, and bronze tops, from luxury fashion Maison Carven, circa early-20th century, 1...

Ceramic vase model "C8" by Antonia Campi for S.C.I. Laveno.

Gorgeous ceramic pitcher / vase with two handles decorated with a beautifull landscape motif and a bright colorful raised enamel and gilding. Belgium, 1950s. All hand crafted a...

Elegant French Art Deco ceramic plate designed by Roger Méquinion in France during the 1940s. This refined piece features a sophisticated sand-etched decorative motif, showcasing Méq...

A stunning hand-painted ceramic vase by Ernan of Albisola, Italy, dating to the 1940s. Featuring an elegant baroque silhouette with a wide flared rim and bulbous body, the piece is r...

This stunning French glass picture frame features a transparent glass slab with a geometric design and refined, chromed metal framing that surrounds the picture view. The photo frame...

Exceptional French Art Deco Desk Accessory in Macassar, Chrome, and Lucite, circa 1940 A rare and refined embodiment of Art Deco modernism, this exquisite desk accessory was expertly...

Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a rounded form. Glazed war ochre brown with a lighter brown line around the top and inside the opening. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most ...

Rare Scandinavian Modern candelabra, design Paavo tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Paavo Tynell (189...

Bayard Art Deco Mantel Clock – France, circa 1930 Elegant mantel clock by the renowned French maker Bayard, dating from the Art Deco period (circa 1930). This timepiece features a p...

1940's Walter Von Nessen designed for Chase, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, they have been hand polished they show some w...

A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.43"H x 7.0"W x 6.375"D All items ship from High P...

Large, heavy and impressive, this low bowl produced by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a sea dragon at its center, expressed in silver over a rich deep red glaze. ...

Zeuss rotative card index years ’50 design perfect condition, complete of the paper cards for note/number.

Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a tall, stately design. Striking decor of young man standing on the back of a dragon. Lovely subtle bubble detail on the rim. Beautifully...

Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...

Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Bowl, Sculptural Hand-Carved Form, circa 1940s A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl from Lombok, Indonesia, dating to the 1940s. Carved from a single block o...