1940s Decorative Objects

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...

Nice French Art Deco decorative box from the 1940s in the taste of Paul Dupré-Lafon's work. It is covered with parchment (velin) and red-tinted kid leather on the handles and corners...

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, "Argenta" dish in ceramic. Green glaze decorated with bananas in silver. Model number 1005 1940s. In excellent condition with natural cracking. Marked. ...

Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson. This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson designed for the ‘Marselis’ series manufactured by Aluminia in the 1950s. This might b...

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...

A grey and green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1940s.

A pewter vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.

This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125th Street next to the renowned Apollo Theater. The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, mentoring artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Gwendolyn Knight, Selma Burke, Ernest Crichlow and Robert Blackburn. The Smiths captured the night life of Harlem, including musicians and actors such as Harry Belafonte, Sydney Poitier, Eartha Kitt, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Count Basie, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Hattie McDaniels, Zora Neal Hurston, Step n' Fetchit, Pearl...

Stunning triptych of hand-painted Zsolnay porcelain figures by renowned Hungarian artist János Török. The present figures are published in the Zsolnay Catalog and all three are brand...

A painted iron candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s. Holds .75" diameter candles.

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single box and lid. Workshop Report: Our worksh...

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

An orignal 1940s Murano hand blown, torchon glass picture frame attributed to Archimede Seguso, with brass inner frame, centre detail and stand. The patina of the brass is original b...

Designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1942, exquisite A Grosse Costolature or clam shell bowl in heavy transparent iridescent green Murano glass with undulating pron...

A vase in green-glazed earthenware, crafted by Nittsjö in Sweden, 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 5"H x 5.6"W x 4.56"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

France vase Bugnoni 1940 glass, France.

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...

splendid and rare original umbrella holder vase from the 1940s, a high-relief sculpture with subjects attributable to angels, made of wood and plaster with upper application in brass It measures just under 50...

Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...

A green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

A pair of small metal candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles

A blue, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions: 8.0" Height x 5.25" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Grouping of a pair of candleholders and center piece bowl from the mid-1940s by Abingdon Pottery. The two porcelain candleholders hold two candles eac...

This refined Art Deco vase was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Abingdon Co., circa 1940. It features a reeded base, and a stepped rectangular body overlapping tie...

Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock. . You don't see this size very often.. Wonderful clock,, All original,, working and keeping perfect time.....

Horse in green glazed ceramic Zaccagnini Italian Design, 1940.

A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941. Overa...

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts glazed art pottery candlestick holders By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1946 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color. Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 3.75"H...

Roseville Pottery ceramic double bud vase in Magnolia pattern on brown background is marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 186 4 ½" on the bottom. Magnolia pattern was introduced in ...

Heavy solid bronze fluted dish or ashtray with the cypher of his Royal Highness Frederik IX of Denmark. This was made in 1947. The year of his coronation. It has a rich and deep natu...

Beautiful stoneware platter by Gunnar Nylund, with an embossed pattern. Dark brown glaze with celadon green “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicist...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940s bronze miniature sculpture of a goat, from his animal / zoo series.

A blown-glass bowl designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.5"H x 7.5"W x 5.5"D All items ship from High Point, ...

A well sized vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a freeform or organic shaped rim which provides for excellent movement. Beautiful soft neutral color palette would wo...

For your consideration, a vintage (single) N.S. Meyer horse spur with leather strap. Military buckle equestrian tack spur. Vintage (WWII, period). USA. Dimensions: .5" H x 4" W x 5....

A circa 1940's Italian shell tray. Measurements: Height: 3" Width: 4.5" Depth: 4"

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...

1-4035 Hand painted marble panel set in a wood frame.

Just Andersen. Two pewter vases, model 1457. Denmark, 1940s. Slim vases in cast pewter with circular foot, drop-shaped body and slender neck ending in a flared, undulating rim. Bo...

A pair of petite Art Deco Georg Jensen sterling silver candlesticks, design #897 by Harald Nielsen in 1942. Exceptionally crafted with superior quality, this design is relatively unc...

Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in light green art glass. 1940's. Measures: 16,5 x 15 cm. In excellent condition. Pierre Gi...

A yellow, glazed earthenware vase or pitcher designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.  

Art Deco matchbox holder in pewter with sculpted archer motif on the lid, dated 1940 and monogrammed "CH". Raised on four small feet, with a sliding wooden drawer. A striking decorat...

Art Deco turquoise globular vase. Faience France 1940s Measures : 24 cm Height - diameter. 18 cm Conditions: excellent.

A green glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, with minor imperfections. All items ship from High Po...

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...

Highly rare and extraordinary in subject matter and palette, this low, footed Art Deco bowl by A. Mourier depicts six nude male figures around its circum...

Archimede Seguso 1940s swan-shaped murano glass bowl with gold dust.

An original piece is of great quality and design, signed GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI, made in the 1940s and published in the various books concerning the production of this author.

Unusual sculptural iron garden lounge chair manner of Jean-Charles Moreux, wonderful design, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York...

Impressive and grand arch that graced the entry of a Chinese restaurant in the 1940s American Midwest. Impressively carved and double-sided solid wo...

“Farsta” vase with thick, blue glazed walls balancing on an unglazed base decorated with etched stripes. Production year inscripted on the base. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized a...

Italian Celadon colored are glass vase.

A beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace solid bronze bowl / dish with amazing patina. Designed by SvenLarsson and made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Some ligh...

A green lacquered, earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, minor imperfections. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" ...

A white, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.  

Tiffany & Co. tray - Misquamicut Golf Club (1937-1945) Realizzato da Tiffany & Co. con la marcatura Makers Silver Soldered, questo vassoio porta incisa una dedica a Nelson E. Perin, ...

A pair of patinated bronze candlesticks designed by Swedish artist Sune Bäckström around 1940 (model 9040). Sculptural late Functionalist design with a distinctly architectural – alm...