1940s Decorative Objects

A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian "Rostri" or "Rostrato" vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1940. Hand-blown in lightly smok...

1940’s Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets – Set Of Five. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched sinc...

A refined ceramic vase by Richard Ginori, Italy, circa 1940s. Characterized by a softly rounded form with subtle horizontal banding, this piece reflects the refined transition toward...

Desk cigar humidor designed by Erik Fleming (1894–1954) for Atelier Borgila. This is an extremely rare desk cigars humidor created in Stockholm Sweden by the Baron Erik Herman Fleming for the Atelier Borgila, back in 1941. The rare humidor has been masterfully hand crafted with faceted chamfered and art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The elaborated lid depict the Swedish king's monogram of Gustav V, which implies that this piece was a kind of gift directly from the King of Sweden. It is fitted in the interior with a removable cigar holder and at the sides, with two hinged round handles. The interior's surfaces are completely lined up with cedarwood veneer. An exceptional museum quality piece with great Swedish craftmanship. Erik Herman Fleming He was a Swedish metalsmith, baron, teacher, and designer. He was one of the foremost Swedish silversmiths of his time, and worked as a Swedish court artisan. He was born on April 26, 1894, in Stockholm, to parents Sigrid Wilhelmina Amalia Söderhielm and Oscar Herman August Fleming. He attended the Althin's School of Painting in Stockholm from 1914 to 1915; and continued his studies in engineering at the Technische Universität Berlin from 1915 to 1917; and architecture at the University of Munich from 1917 to 1918. He learned silversmithing as a hobby initially, and enjoyed it enough to pursued further study under Anna Möcklin (who had worked for C. G. Hallberg and K. Andersson). In 1921, Fleming founded Atelier Borgila, a silver workshop and royal court supplier in Stockholm. C. F. Larsson was hired as the lead foreman for Atelier Borgila. Additionally Fleming taught metal arts at Konstfack in Stockholm, where he became head teacher of metal arts from 1947 until his death in 1954. He was the father of the silversmith Lars Fleming (1928–2025). Fleming's work is in the museum collection at the National-Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Atelier Borgila This is a prestigious Swedish silversmithing workshop founded in Stockholm in the early 1920s by the baron and designer Erik Fleming (1894–1954). Considered the premier silver firm in Sweden during the mid-20th century, the workshop is renowned for its "Swedish Modern" style, characterized by simple elegance and minimalist decoration. Erik Fleming originally trained as an architect and engineer but became a silversmith almost by chance. He served as a purveyor to the Royal Court of Sweden. One of his most notable works was an 800-piece dinner service created in 1933—a wedding gift from the Swedish people to Prince Gustaf Adolf and his wife, Sibylla. In 1943, he organized the first exhibition of modern jewelry in Sweden, helping to launch the careers of many post-war artists. Following Erik's death in 1954, his son, Lars Peter Eriksson Fleming, continued the workshop's legacy. Over the decades, renowned designers and silversmiths worked for Atelier Borgila, including: Sigurd Persson: One of Sweden's most influential designers. Rey Urban, Birger Haglund, and Claes Giertta. Rikard Waterval: Known for avant-garde designs in the 1970s and 1990s. Country: Stockholm, Sweden. Period: Art-Deco, 1940-1941. Designer: Erik Fleming (1894–1954) for Atelier Borgila. Materials: Solid polished .925/.999 Sterling Silver and cedar wood veneers. Weight: 1,106.65 Grams, (709.30 Dwt). Measurements: H. 212.10 mm by L. 154.5 mm by 133.40 mm, (8.35 x 6.08 x 5.25 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with Swedish royal marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver, the production date letter-code P8 for 1941 and signed in full as follows: "BORGILA S P8 STERLING". Engraved: With a discrete dedication to the base that reads "Christer C. Skriver 2/17/1949 Fran Automobilindustrikommittkien. Notes: Automobilindustrikommittkien refers to a Swedish committee, likely the Automotive Industry Committee, which commissioned a sterling silver Art Deco humidor...

Laying Whippet dog with upright posture molded in composition material.

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1940s. Free blown crystal clear gl...

A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

Antique Sailors Valentines sea Shell box with department for matches. Unusual design, collectible piece.

Vintage Art Deco Green Glass Vase. Very good condition.

Gorgeous pair of unusual Cinnamon an Blanc glazed porcelain Foo Dogs . Both holding the Earth in reverse of each other. Add some Asian Style to your Design Project.

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

Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...

Cool vase in pewter from AD.S most probably ca 1930-40's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Scratches, marks, blemishes and a dent. Signed with makers mark.

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

This is a small (height 13 cm) hand painted ceramic vase produced at Alingsås Keramik in 1947. The beautiful leaves motif is hand painted using underglaze painted by signature "K". ...

Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland, is a prestigious manufacturer of watches and clocks. In 1903, Jacques-David LeCoultre partnered with Edmond Jae...

This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...

Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 20 x 15,3 cm. Overall: 30 x 23,3 cm.

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 ...

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

France / 1940 / Vase / glass / Art Deco This striking French Art Deco vase from around 1940 showcases the bold geometric elegance characteristic of the period. Crafted in clear, thi...

A green-glazed earthenware ceramic vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.06" Height x 6.25...

A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Karl Persson and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...

A beige and orange, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.0"H x 7.43"W x 6.18"D All items ship from High P...

A 1940s Italian vanity set, hand-blown in Murano using the bullicante technique. Pioneered by Ercole Barovier, this method embeds controlled air bubbles within the glass, creating an...

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 ...

Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze. 1940s. First factory quality. Signed Salto, Kgl. P. ...

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 blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

"Cartoccio" vase Fontana Arte Italy, 1940-1950s Crystal Vase Perfect condition.

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...

SPLENDID COUPLE CENTER TABLE in emerald green glass pulegoso and gold brushstrokes signed in acid Venini MURANO in very good condition....

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...

Majolica Trompe l'oeil basket with cherries handle signed Sarreguemines, circa 1940.  

Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay porcelain figure by renowned Hungarian artist János Török also called " Virgin in the Mirror." This figure is published in the Zsolnay Catalog and is br...

Plaster sculpture, woman standing, Raymond Espinasse (1897-1985) workshop, France. Measure: height 33.4 inches.

Regal Vintage Glazed Italian White Terracotta Cat in a Seated Pose. This gorgeous white cat with beautiful expressive green glass eyes sits atop a glazed marbleized plinth base. Meas...

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

Gorgeous antique American folk art wood bucket with lid painted green and with cow figurines collage.

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...

Exquisite rare ceramic figurine and lamp of the early 1940s: Striking young dancer with chin-length black curls, dressed only in a long, split, light-coloured skirt with a stylised f...

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

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed white with a subtle “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and desi...

A green and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s-1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25" Height x 5.75" Diameter All items ship from H...

Jean Mayodon (1893–1967) Cylindrical ceramic clock with enamel decoration depicting Leda and the Swan, surrounded by deer and tortoises in grisaille on a salmon and white background...

Just Andersen Art Deco vase in disco metal. 1940s. In excellent condition with fine patina. Model D1522. Dimensions: H 10 x D 9.0 cm.

Original late 1940s hand-painted flamingo scenic "Ecuador" hand-carved round hardwood trinket box. The trinket box is perfect for a vanity or dresser setting. Measurements: 3" H x 3...

Glass sail sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Erwin Burger. Possibly 1940 Diamond point initials e.B. Chiselled glass base. Good condition. Thank you

This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a pastel-toned, semi-transparent blue glass that emits a unique glow when light passes...

The vase from Upsala-Ekeby, crafted in Sweden during the 1940s, features a vibrant green glaze on its earthenware surface. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height about 26 cm.

Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand painted porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. The woman measures: 21 x 13 cm. The man measures: 22 x 9 cm.

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 7.5” H x 4.8” W x 4.8” D Diameter of opening: 1.55”

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

Intricately handcarved and gilt in 24K gold leaf Japanese temple lotus flowers in a brutalist green glazed ceramic vase / pot. Ceramic vase is not Japanese and not signed. Lotus flo...

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...