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Period: 1950s
Graceful 53” Quan Yin Terracotta Sculpture Buggha of Compassion
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique impressive 50” high terracotta sculpture of Quan Yin , Buddha of Compassion. Stands tall and. Slender, figure of infinite grace, her gently composed features conveying the su...
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Thai Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Glass Vase Transparent Glass Decor of Horses, Round Globe, Glimma Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning round globe vase in glass designed by Edvin Ollers at Glimma Glass works in the 1950s. It is 18 cm in diameter and about 18 cm high. The vase is...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bear Figure in Ceramic, Designed by Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figure in ceramic, designed by Knud Kyhn. Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 13 W X 9 D X...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

West German Midcentury Stylish Red Glazed Twin Handled Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish West German midcentury mottle red and orange glazed twin handle art pottery vase. The red stoneware vase stands on a narrow round ung...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Laura Andreson Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Low Bowl, 1954
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and glazed large low bowl by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and glowing pale colo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A floor vase, Rörstrand 1950’s, stoneware, harp fur glaze in brown shades. Signed. H 17.3″.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Enameled White Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Arimeta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Artimeta (Netherlands), circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mathieu Matégot, (1910-2001) was a Hungarian and French designer and material artist. He was one of the most renowned French designers of the 1950s. Born and educated in Budapest, he moved to France in the early 1930s, where he worked as a window dresser and women’s clothing...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal with original paint. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) was a Hungarian and French designer and material artist. He was one of the most renowned French designers of the 1950s. Born and educated in Budapest, he moved to France in the early 1930s, where he worked as a window dresser and women’s clothing...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 x 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury African Woman Figurine by Albert Strunz for Cortendorf, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful sculpture was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s by Porzellanfabrik Cortendorf Julius Griesbach in Coburg. Designer was Albert Strunz...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

White Vase in Glazed Ceramic with Spiky Surface by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
White vase in glazed ceramic with spiky surface by Gunnar Nylund Made and marked by Rörstrand, Sweden. Additional information: Material: Glazed ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund ...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Vintage French Ceramic Vase with Handles by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
A vintage ceramic vase with classic-style handles by master ceramicist, Roger Capron (circa 1950s). In very good overall condition, the chalk-white background is decorated with a til...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Mediterranean Blue Terracotta Amphora Vase
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless artistry of the Handcrafted Mediterranean Blue Terracotta Amphora Vase, a piece that embodies authenticity and craftsmanship. Car...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Raymonde Leduc Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French vase signed Raymonde Leduc, Vallauris. with plant motifs inlaid. Raymonde Leduc is famous for using the plants of Provence's garrigue to inlay the decoration in h...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase "Grass", Vicke Lindstrand Kosta
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase "Grass", designer Vicke Lindstrand and manufactured by Swedish firm Kosta. 1950s Sweden. An elegant glass vase featuring engraved patterning of fine g...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
Located in Milano, IT
Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956 It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm) It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Wall Clock by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic wall clock designed in the 1950s by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Fitted with a Junghans battery movement.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Cow Pen Holder by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Cow pen holder by Walter Bosse Original condition.  
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Craquele Glazed Bowl with Fruiting Nuts
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and impressive Danish porcelain bowl hand decorated with fruiting nuts by renowned painter Thorkild Olsen (Danish, 1890-1973) and dated 1950. The heavily made bowl stands on a narrow round unglazed foot and is of wide shallow form with a raised rim and a fold back upper rim. The body of the bowl is decorated in grey Fine craquele glazes...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century French Ceramic Plate by Naumovitch Gourju, Grand Chêne, Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French ceramic pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris - 1950's Enamelled dish with a white background, it is decorated with a f...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Italian 1950s Wicker and Bamboo Basket with Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Wicker and Bamboo Basket with Lid.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Huge Hand Forged 'Hammered' Metal Artist Wall Candle Holder, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge hand forged (hammered) metal artist wall candle holder. A unique piece, a masterpiece. Massive, wonderfully shaped and a real eye-catcher.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

very rare double box by carl auböck
Located in Munich, DE
another very rare piece from the auböck workshop.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Six Foot Carved Fish from England
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood fish from England. Six-foot fish with details including gills, fins, scales, snout, eyes, etc. Great finish in the style of the trade sign...
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European Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bitossi ceramic vase, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful and Rare Ceramic Vase with geometric design in multicolored glaze in blue and gray on the outside with elegant glossy black gla...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Nickel

Vicke Lindstrand 'Colora' series for Kosta, Modernist Lapis and Cobalt Blue Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This sleek work of Scandinavian Modern art glass is by Vicke Lindstrand (b. 1904 - d. 1983). Lindstrand is considered one of the most influential 20th-century glass artists and a gla...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl features an emerald green body with a yellowish/gold rim. A very attractive color and shape.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1950s Scheurich Vase Model 239-30 Drip Glaze
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the late 1950s. Drip glaze in light brown and white with a typical abstract 50s decor. Inside yellow glazed....
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed ) Original condition
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Penguin by Walter Bosse, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small penguin by Walter bosse, around 1950s Marked Austria on Bottom Original condition.  
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Valentin/Les Archanges, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Les Archanges/Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris, France, 1950s. Les Archanges was the name of the workshop created by Gilbert Valentin and his wife Lilette in Vallauris, s...
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish modern plaster statuette of sitting female by Bror Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture of sitting female model by Bror Hjorth. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand carved from plaster. Signed. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Artis...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Oriental Glass Bowl Vase 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Oriental glass bowl vase, Japan, 1950s Decorated. Found in a noble apartment. Intact. Small signs of the time. We guarantee adequate packaging and w...
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Japanese Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Swedish Modern Reptile Satin White Ceramic Bowl Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Stig Lindbergh for Gustavsberg, Sweden, His REPTILE Series (1953-1963) #264 large size leaf shaped vessel bowl in white satin glaze with texture design on inside of vessel. Measures...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s Majolica terracotta sculpture decorated with lustre glazes in shades of red, blue and yellow depicti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Maiolica, Terracotta

Finzi, Porcellani Vase 1950 Porcellan Gold, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional vase porcelain gold finzi, 1950, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Brustalist Candle Holder, 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A unique set of two brutalist candle holders from the fifties. each one is made and welded from a fork. Great design and great patina.
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European Brutalist Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Alexandre and Odile Noll, Two Wooden Carved Trays
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexandre Noll (1890-1970) - Tray in exotic wood Signed ANoll Dimensions: 13-1/2" x 11-1/4" x 2" Odile Noll (1921-2014) daughter of Alexandre Noll - Small tray in rosewood Signed ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-century "Aloha" Hula GirlCeramic Figurine w/ Ukulele and Red Flowers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors and a f...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Manufactured by Ernestine, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Delicate Italian 1950s green vase manufactured by Ernestine, Salerno.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Turkish Amphora
Located in London, GB
This vintage 20th-century Turkish amphora is a rare Anatolian clay vessel that beautifully enhances rustic, Mediterranean, cottagecore, farmhouse, and ...
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Turkish Primitive Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Studio Turned Teak Footed Bowl by Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Diego, CA
Footed bowl by legendary craftsman Bob Stocksdale. Beautiful grain. Signed on the bottom. Stocksdale was one of the earliest members of ACCI - the Arts and Crafts Cooperative, Inc...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Pair of Large Vases by Giulio Guerrieri
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rare pair of large Italian Majolica vases in Ramina green glaze produced by the "Ceramiche Guerrieri Murano" in the 1950s. Vases are signed with makers mark and Italy. He did sma...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

White Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase 1950s Seguso Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
White Pulegoso Murano glass vase 1950s Seguso Italian design.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Lecoultre Memovox pocket and desk alarm watch 1950s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This timepiece is curated from Carlo Biagioli’s private collection. An alarm in your pocket… The word ‘Memovox’ was invented by LeCoultre and is actually an amalgamation of two latin words. Memor, which means remembering and Vox, which means voice. This is a highly unusual alarm pocket watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Walter Bosse Scorpio Zodiac Sign Brass Figurine, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Scorpio zodiac sign brass figurine, 1950s Original condition.    
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Glass Ashtray with Leather Lid, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial glass catchall / ashtray with a leather lid in the style of French designer Jacques Adnet. Thick frosted glass body with a lid made of black leather with contrast stitch...
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Pair of Val St. Lambert Style Crystal Candlestick Holders
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Dimensions: 7.5" tall Discover the timeless elegance of these mid-century crystal candlestick holders, reminiscent of the prestigious Val St. Lambert design. Crafted from heavy-weig...
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Belgian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953 A stylized crystal fish sculpture designed by the Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta. Made in Sweden,...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear, Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear, and signed Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glas...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

The Condor vase produced by Egido Constantini for Fucina degli Angeli in 1954
Located in Zurich, CH
The Burlesco vase, crafted from Murano glass by Egidio Costantini for Fucina degli Angeli in 1960, is a signed piece that pays homage to Olmec themes. This design stems from the col...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Polished Brass Praying Hands Bowl, Paperweight, Object or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Illuminated Glass Clock from Halux, Germany, 1950s
By Halux
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Illuminated electrical wall or table clock manufactured by Halux in Flensburg, Germany - It was for the Danish newspaper Jyske Vestkysten - Only 8 examples were made for the newspaper's administrations and offices - The blue and yellow clock...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

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