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Period: 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, tall stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed a striking aquamarine color. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designe...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Important Carved Macassar Wood Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Italian Hollywood Regency picture frame boasts a lovely romantic beveled and carved shape with varnished Macassar wood veneer. The back and easel are in varnish blond wo...
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Italian Romantic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Macassar

Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Holds .75” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
1940s original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy. Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket. Highly ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Debladis Paris Art Deco Silver Plate and Cork Decorative Box, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith R. Debladis, Paris, crafted this stylish Art Deco decorative lidded box. The rectangular shape with a streamlined design is topped with varnish cork. The piece is of beau...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Sarreguemines, Mantel Clock "Pagoda", France, 1940s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare Sarreguemines "Pagoda" model mantel clock. Ceramic of brown crackled enamel. Side pieces signed Sarreguemines and numbered 5410. Central piece...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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: 4.75” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D Diameter of Opening: .75”
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Large Green Glass Candlestick by Vetri Taddei di Empoli, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Green Glass Candle Stick by Vetri Taddei di Empoli
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.
Category

American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...
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French Classical Roman Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Black Color Woman Head France 1940 Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Black Color Woman Head France 1940 Signed
Category

French Romantic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Hermès French Art Deco Silver and 18-Karat Gold Powder Box with Lipstick
Located in Mexico City, MX
A circa 1940 French Art Deco .950 silver powder box with lipstick by Hermès. The powder box's parts are numbered 138. The box's bottom shows a serial...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver

Stoneware "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stoneware Argenta vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of fish chasing each other across the body. Lovely attention to every detail, scales and bubbles. Green stoneware with beauti...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Small Bowl Murano Glass Italian Design Midcentury 1940 Red Air Bubbles
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small bowl Murano glass Italian design midcentury 1940 red air bubbles.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
Category

French Minimalist Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Art Deco Period French Bronze Bust
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage bust from France made of bronze and supported by a marble base. This piece features the likeness of a man. It showcases the smelter’s stamp. This piece is in very nice vintag...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful candelabrum in fine Italian transparent Murano glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte for Veronese, Paris, 1940s. The beautiful Seguso candelabra was m...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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.
Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Stella Crofts Art Pottery Glazed Figure of Mare and Foal 1944
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and desirable art pottery sculpture two horses titled Mare & Foal, by renowned artist Stella Rebecca Crofts (British, 1898-1964) and dated 1944. Stella Rebecca Crofts was a ...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Swedish modernist sculpture, Bruno Mathsson 1940s bentwood legs
Located in Forserum, SE
A large modernist sculpture made from the legs of a 1940s lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson. Crafted from molded birch wood with a solid teak base, this piece has an organic shape that ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Beech, Teak

Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Glazed ceramic sculpture, Italy, circa 1940.
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Flower Design
Located in Göteborg, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair Patinated Neoclassical Bronze Female Figures Designed as Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French mid century Patinated neoclassical bronze female figures designed as torchieres. Sockets, wiring and glass shades may be added upon request.
Category

French Neoclassical Revival Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Vintage Danish Bronze Zodiac Dish from Nordisk Malm, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bronze bowl/dish/ashtray with Zodiac motifs, manufactured and designed by Nordisk Malm in Denmark in the late 1940s
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.6” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

White Surrea Vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-size white Surrea vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modernism, 1940s The Surrea collection is embodied by white, Carrara glazed ceramics that feature offset forms. As the name of th...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

Set of 6 Vintage French Metal Small Bells – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This set of six charming small metal bells, manufactured in France circa 1940, embodies the craftsmanship and elegance of early 20th-century design. Each bell is finely crafted with attention to detail, creating a harmonious set that is both functional and decorative. The subtle sound of these bells evokes a sense of nostalgia, while their petite size makes them ideal for various decorative uses. Preserved in their original condition, these bells show minor wear that reflects their age and use, enhancing their vintage appeal. A beautiful patina has developed on the metal surfaces over the decades, adding depth and character to each bell. This natural aging process highlights their authenticity, making them a perfect addition to any collection of vintage French items...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ercole Barovier, vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940 transparent and blue glass with gold inclusions produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy 25 cm (height) not signed very go...
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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Art Deco Style Terracotta Sculpture of A Nude Woman with Red Flower 1945
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1757 Italian terracotta female nude sculpture with hand painted flowers and necklace
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Candle Holder In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Candle holder in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Archimede Seguso Opalescent Murano Glass Amphora 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Opalescent Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Amphora, Italy, 1940s Found in a noble apartment in Venice. Passed down for generations. It shows signs of aging and a break at the end of on...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Atmos by Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Plated in Rose Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Atmos table clock by Jaeger Le Coultre, Rose Gold plated Classic model. Ø cm 16 Ø cm 23,5 h cm 20 The Atmos is a perpetual motion clock, the f...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Candlesticks, brass, mid-20th century. Very good condition. Dimensions: Height 15.5 cm, width 7, depth 7 cm.
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Swedish Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sculpture by Carmelo Cappello
Located in Milan, Italy
Bronze sculpture designed and produced by Carmelo Cappello in 1944.Single piece. Original signature and date. Biography Carmelo Cappello was born in 1912 in Italy. Carmelo Cappello ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

"Leaping Deer in Snow, " Striking Art Deco Lidded Box by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of gold and warm, dark gray, this lidded ceramic box depicts a leaping deer on its cover, the spots on its fur echoed b...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Antique Wooden Geometric Shapes
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this set of 16 vintage wooden geometric shapes. These wooden models were used in teaching solid geometry and mathematics.
Category

Mexican Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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: 5.5” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D Diameter of opening: .75” 
Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Danish Art Deco Bronze Tino Candlesticks in Fluted style Denmark 1930-50
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish Art Deco Tino candlesticks made of solid bronze in fluted style Designed and made in Denmark 1930-1950. Very nice used condition with good patina.
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Finnish Candle Holder, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish candle holder, 1930/1940s. Forged iron. Beautiful flower and fire details. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

1940s Alabaster Bust Of A Young Woman On A Marble Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Art Nouveau Style Bust Of A Young Woman On A Marble Base The sheaf of wheat represents fertility No signature found Small knick on the top of hat (as shown)
Category

Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown 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

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

Swedish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Hold .75” candles Near identical pair, please note difference to shape of nozzles.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gabriel Keramik, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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