1950s Decorative Objects

Two beautiful glass vases by Czech glass designer Miroslav Klinger from the 1960s. Manufacturer: Bohemia Glass Zelenzy Brod Sklo Union. Made in the Czech Republic. Great, high-qualit...

A striking engraved ceramic dish by renowned French ceramicist Jacques Blin, dating to the 1950s. One of Blin’s signature moody glazes — a misty blue with cloudy, mottled patina — pr...

A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....

Beautiful and early, hand-blown glass decanter by Blinko from 1958. The decanter is in excellent condition and has the acid stamp signature on the bottom.

For your consideration a vintage ashtray or catchall designed by Pepe Mendoza. Although Pepe Mendoza are rare and hardly come to the market, there are few pieces that are very uniqu...

Two Modern abstract design small Copper Enamel Vessels by Harold Tishler from the 1950s. One in white enameling in relief over shiny copper background with some gray colored streaks throughout and turquoise glaze inside. Signed inside bottom H. Tishler. The second vessel/cup, was rendered with a thickly applied dark gray enameling fading into a very light gray towards the top on a bright copper background. The inside dark blue enamel. This cup is not signed. Measurements: 2 1/2 inches diameter x 2 3/8 inches high. Condition: The white vase has some gray colored streaks that are intentional. Both vases have some very small flakes around the inside of rim. The white/copper vase has some minor crackle of the enamel in two areas. Please look at all images and view our other Tishler creations. Harold Tishler (1893, Odessa – 1993, Florida) Studied engineering in 1910 at University of Grenoble but did not finished his studies and moved to New York 1913. During WWI, he joined the Merchant Marines and while visiting Japan was introduced to the art of Cloisonne enameling. In 1927, Tishler went to Vienna to study under Josef Hoffmann. Upon his return to NYC in 1932, he began producing copper and silver enamels that were sold at high-end stores. In 1935, Tishler visited a fellow student from the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna, Edward Winter in Cleveland. Tishler was impressed by Winter’s enameling...

Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. Designed by Walter Bosse...

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...

Marcello Fantoni Signed Italian Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th Century This exceptional ceramic vase, signed on the base with Fantoni’s distinctive mark, exemplifies t...

A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 4,5 x 4,5 cm and 14,5...

Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early 1950s, hand-crafted in Sweden. Very good condition with normal signs of use and ag...

Italian midcentury modern design stoneware vase with abstract decoration, designed and produced by italian artist Guido Gambone with mark under the base, Italy 1950s

Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's styl...

Elegant Italian onyx marble vide poche, crafted in the Mid Century Modern period. This beautifully polished stone dish showcases a striking natural pattern in warm shades of honey, a...

Buttle-shaped white porcelain with glossy glaze, designed by Margarete Friedlaender in the 1950s.

Mid-century Czech cranberry art glass vase by Josef Hospodka for Chřibská glassworks. The vase features a Beautiful pink encased in clear glass, with a...

Colorful Murano Glass A Fasce Vase, attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. It measures an impressive 7.5"H x 13"W x 5.75"D.

Tall, stately stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vase...

Small Archimede Seguso Murano glass vase in a vibrant red with gold leaf inclusions, hand-crafted in Venice in the late 1950s to early 1960s Height: 10 cm Diameter: 9 cm

This elegant and graphic Mid-Century Modern vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fea...

Refined Italian table lighter crafted in magnificent natural tiger’s eye and finished with elegant gilt 800 silver mounts. Produced in Milan during the 1950s and bearing the original...

A rare large scale Eskimo fisherman theme mid century modern vase by noted California Artist Edmund Ronaky. Signed to the base and a quintessential West Coast work of modernism. The ...

Large Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte 1950s A large vintage art glass bowl, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice circa...

Beautiful vase by Royal Copenhagen, model 2667 36. Flower decor on light blue. Dimensions in cm: Height 17.5 cm, width 12 cm. Dimensions in inches: Height 6.88", width 4.72". Weig...

French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.

Superb grouping of three ceramic vessels by Rörstrand Sweden Circa 1950s Pitcher form SYE vase in muted blue glaze by Carl-Harry Stalhane 4 inch diameter 4.5 inch height Rust gla...

Beautiful set of six signed Rörstrand miniature vases, all first quality. The set comprises two by Carl-Harry Stålhane, three by Gunnar Nylund, and one by Bertil Lundgren. Each vase ...

A black-lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds six 0.45” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): ...

Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy red cut to clear centrepiece bowl, mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and gilt bronze doré mount of swans and Baroque scro...

Incredible matching handcrafted Forget Me Not lided box with matching ash tray. This handcrafted set is in excellent condition and is comprised of fused glass with a pieced pattern ...

One of a kind black terracotta Greek tragedy decorative mask. French art from the 50's. In good vintage condition. Minor dent on the back. Holes are present in order for the mask...

Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s. This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...

A brass candelabra, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds nine 0.5” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 11.25"W x 11.0"D All item...

This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian artist Ronzan. It can be dated in the 1950s. Giovanni Ronzan and his brother founded the Ronzan factory circa 1940s short...

A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Valdemar Petersen and produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1950s.

A rare vintage Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock with a very low serial number. In good condition with some tarnish.

Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950. Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, tomato, garlic. From Provence, Mediterranean fishes. Length / 20 inches on 9 inches, ...

Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.

Luxury at its finest,  A collector’s item made by Lalique in France. The Ispahan vase is a stunning creation crafted from fine crystal glass, showcasing an intricate design of roses...

Sculpture in bronze art Nuragica Sardinia 1960 wood base, represents hero 4 eyes and 4 arm.

Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...

A unique piece by the renowned producer Deruta of Umbria, Italy. This piece is produced in the 1950's and has a greek motif in vibrant pink, white, black and gold. The condition is p...

A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...

Large Stoneware Vase by Richard Le Corrone, Ciboure, France, Early 1950s. Important French stoneware vase created in the early 1950s by Richard Le Corrone for the renowned Ciboure p...

Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany 1956, featuring a 60-minute timer, a mechanical 8-day movement, a yellow-and-white ceramic...

A rare set of five porcelain bowls by Piero Fornasetti, Italy. Each bowl is decorated with finely drawn green motifs depicting culinary subjects including onion, plum, cheese and sau...

This vintage brass reticulated shade features intricate openwork, casting elegant patterns when lit. With a warm patina and sturdy metal frame, it’s perfect as a lampshade, candle co...

A hand-painted blue and white earthenware vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s.

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple. Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition. This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

Mid-century pink and green ceramic Mother and child tabletop pottery statue by Leftons. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink mother and daughter flamingo resting on a gras...

Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s A great Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri or Sfumati series introduced by Archimede Seguso in 1953. Thick clear glass wit...

Jewelry box designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn, this example made in 1953. Made from pewter with brass edges. Good vintage condition with age related patina a...

Crafted in pewter with refined brass detailing, the piece features a clean, tapering conical form complemented by an elegant curved brass handle and matching brass collar and base. T...

Ceramic vase by the artist Peter Orlando, dating from 1950 and created during his training at the Sèvres porcelain factory. The vase features a magnificent decoration on its base dep...

Large Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Stunning large Gio Ponti inspired Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Our Mid-Century Modern...

Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked for Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1950s, Timo Sarpeneva, maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 in...

A fasce orizontali vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass vase designed by the artist Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini company, back in 1950-1953. ...

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...