1940s Decorative Objects

1839 Pair hand hammered embossed French Urns/Vases

Refined mirrored plateau designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, in the 1940s. This circular tray features a beveled mirror surface set within a gilded brass frame, accente...

A floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

Large rectangular table box in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché and a fine miniature of a bouquet of flowers hand-painted by the paint...

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 brown and black-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.5" Height x 4.24" Diameter All item...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....

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...

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

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

Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This perfume bottle is made in cut crystal glass and brass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...

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...

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...

Handmade figurine of a sitting woman in matte white plaster. Made in Denmark in 1940s, signed '737'. Very decorative piece with signs of wear and use, scratches and chips – overall...

A disco metal vase with snakeskin pattern designed Ellen Schlanbush, who became artistic director for Just Andersen in 1943. An elegant vase for beautifu...

French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.

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...

Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock. The frame is metal with glass - The faces are painted. Measures: Diameter 20.47 inch Original vintage conditon. ...

This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 194...

Exquisite Diskometal Vase / Goblet designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for by Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Round cannelated diskometal vase / goblet * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manu...

Primitive hand decorated trinket box in the style of the noted Provincetown folk artist Peter Hunt, ca. 1940s. Humorous interior label indicates it is "four of four of a kind" and ...

Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Exceptional Swedish modern tray model 155 designed by Birger Ekman and made by Mjölby Intarsia. Produced in Sweden in 1946. The tray is made up of a solid bent wood mahogany surface...

Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/4” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with green semi-gloss enamel, 1950...

Mid-Century Modern "chamotte" vase in corn blue color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand. A small and wonderful vase named the "hedgehog". This example Is perfect. No chips or remarks, as t...

A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Egyptian Revival Bronze Alabaster Marble Bookends Pharaoh Nefertiti Sculptural An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Egyptian Revival bronze and alabaster bookends, embodying...

A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles

Very rare box in faux bamboo. It can be a tissue box or a box of games, which opens by articulating the flap which allows you to put the many game objects you want inside, it can als...

A rare, early and unique Swedish mid century "Farsta" stoneware vase in a decorative turquoise blue and brown glaze by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1940. In good original co...

Vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. Large stoneware vase with a spherical shape standing on a cylindrical base. Finished with a slight...

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. ...

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" gold with red ribs circa 1949.

Early Mid-Century model "Plaza" E931-003 Wall Clock by Seth Thomas featuring a walnut frame with a distinctive dome shape and brass accents, echoing the minimalist style of the 1950s...

A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...

Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...

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 ...

Unique Jade sculpture of grape vine in spinach Jade vase with jadeite grapes Chinese handcarved. Sculpture on green marble stand. Exceptional craftsmanship. From a private Florida co...

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...

A pair of cylinder shaped vases in pewter with decorative grooved heel and brass band decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped OLLERS, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAS...

A beautifully cast brass rhubarb leaf dish by Virginia Metalcrafters, modeled with deep naturalistic veining, softly ruffled edges, and a warm aged surface. The sculptural form captu...

Set of 4 Mid-Century Pewter Dishes in the Shape of Playing Card Symbols by Just Andersen, Denmark Stamped Just, Denmark, 2630, 2631, 2632, 2633 Just Andersen’s pewter pieces are hig...

A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Pair of French mid-century Greek neoclassical patinated bronze female figures designed as torchieres each measuring 45 1/2 inches tall with polished variegated round marble bases mea...

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

Sweden desgn circa 1940s blown art glass vase in blue colour. A beautiful vase with intense colour of the blue has a unique quality and intensity, a blue that fades from light to int...

Great Reed & Barton page magnifier with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 275 stamped on the base of the han...

Incredible plate hand painted and engraved signed and numbered.

The object shown in the image is a stand or column clock. This type of clock is designed to be placed on the floor, serving as a piece of furniture. The model shown has a metal frame...

An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped. Very good c...

Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s An rare art glass bowl in the shape of a shell, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano ...

Pair of charming vintage hand-wrought iron tricycle sculptures with wicker cargo baskets. Large tricycle: 18.5"w x 9"d x 14.5"h Small tricycle: 14"w x 9...

Overview A rare early lidded box by Aldo Tura, made in Italy in the 1940s. Hand-carved from solid pear wood, featuring a softly undulating, sculptural surface and a warm amber patina...

small vase sculpture in ceramic original production settimio rometti by umbertide from the 40s made in shades of bright green with pure gold finishes It measures 14 cm in width...

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...

A beige and black-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.

This pair of floor vases were made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Greta Runeborg. It is made with grace, that makes the curves ...

Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders in Opalescent glass. Both are hand blown and show slight difference due to being hand made. Rare to find a pair.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Art Deco bowl from the Argenta series, 1940s. Stoneware with turquoise glaze and inlaid silver decorations, exterior featuring hand-incised female figure...