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Period: Mid-20th Century
Herón Martínez Mendoza Barro Negro Three-Handled Vessel with Applied Birds
By Heron Martinez
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and striking vase or vessel by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade piece that, although is considered folk art, has a very modernist...
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Mexican Folk Art Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Pot Attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century large ceramic pot attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970's. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.
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Chinese Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Ver...
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Italian Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptural Goatskin Pepper Mill Blue Cat by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Exceptional, sculptural pepper mill by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1960s. Hand-painted, expressive blue cat on goatskin. A rare, fine collector's item. Stamped Macabo on the base. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional geometric Lucite or acrylic decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved pr...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Vintage Nautical Brass Conch Shell Vase Bowl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large vintage brass conch shell. The perfect catch-all bowl or as a table decoration. Orchid vase? 12" wide with large opening.
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Hong Kong Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Italian Florentine Gilt Tole Grape Leaf & Bows Candle Sconces circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage pair of Italian Florentine gilt tole two-arm candle sconces with lovely grapes, scrolling leaves, large bows, and carved giltwood candle holders, circa 1950. "Base...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Parrot Cockatoo Statues Sculptures, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Hollywood Regency Style set of two Italian terracotta art pottery sculptures. A figural animal work produced circa 1950s or older depicting a Cockatoos modeled seated on a...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass & Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate

Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage lot of 13 rare and high quality kokeshi dolls, authentic kokeshi made in Japan in the Showa period, circa 1950s to 1970s. This lot concerns 13 extremely beautiful kokeshi do...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

"Birdman" Bronze Sculpture by Salvador Dalí
By Fonderie Rudier 1, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Salvador Dalí bronze sculpture, signed and stamped by the renowned Rudier Foundry in Paris. In this exquisite piece, Dalí presents the transformat...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Italian Florentine Jewelry Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage gilt wood storage or jewelry box features one drawer and flip up top with mirror. with storage below lined in an orange velvet fabric. The box has has lots of character,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
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Moorish Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Large Rooster Mid-Century Multicolor Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large rooster Mid-Century multicolor Murano glass, 1960s Good condition, found in an apartment in my city, Palermo.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Leather Jewelry Box with Tray, Large
Located in New York, NY
An Italian blue and gold leather jewelry box with removable tray and key/lock, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Leather box is blue leather with decorative edge, gold embossed tooling ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered BeFirstBoldy com This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches. It is in good vintage con...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Soucis" made in navy blue glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1930. Stampedsignature. Perfect condition. Wonderful and rare colour. height : 18 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Bronze Torso Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Solid, abstract bronze sculpture of a female figure. Cast in a weighty form with a rough-hewn, faceted surface and deep olive patina with traces of verdigris. The stylized torso emph...
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1930 Annie Fokker Cottrau Art Deco Silver Bronze Sculpture Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Sculpture Annie Fokker Cottrau Italy, 1930-1940 Silver Bronze "Annie Cottrau" and "Fond Laganà Napoli" signed Rare Sculpture Annie Cottrau (Blitar, 1887 – Capri 1949)
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old basket made in Japan. The materials used are bamboo, mountain grape bark, and straw, giving it the warmth of natural materials. It was made in the early Showa period (...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Straw

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Pink Murano Glass Bowl, Square Sommerso Bubbled Bullicante c.1960s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small square pink Murano glass dish, handcrafted in the 1960s and attributed to Galliano Ferro. This striking piece showcases the sommerso t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Gold Wood Italian Frame, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian frame from the mid-20th century. Object of beautiful size and pleasant impact, in wood and plaster, carved and gilded (bronze tint). Ideal frame to combine with a paint...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Blue Mirror & Chrome Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous colbolt bl...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Abalone Seashell Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell box with demi-lune arched lid, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. Box is rectangular, entirely decorated with abalone seashell, wood lined, finished ...
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Mexican Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Midcentury Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and large brass-and-glass Kienzle Chronoquartz Mid-Century Modern desk or table clock. This is the largest model available, standing 11 1/2 inches tall. In the style of...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Vintage Polish Pink Art Hand Made Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite vintage vase hails from Poland and dates back to the 1970s, a period renowned for its innovative glass artistry. Standing at 5.25 inches tall, the vase showcases a del...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Leather Panther Statue Liberty of London 43cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare mid century panther statue made of papier maché, filled with straw and covered with black leather, yellow glass eyes and white plasti...
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European Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s. Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

A vase by Svenkst Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage vase produced by Svenkst Tenn. Sweden Circa 1940s. Pewter and brass. Marked " Modern Metallkunst Svenkst Tenn".
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...
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Italian Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
Located in Queens, NY
A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...
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German Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Stunning Uranium & Black Enamel Glass Vase
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco uranium glass vase. Beautiful vivid colouring that in different lighting looks green or yellow. It really is a lovely piece. T...
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Czech Art Deco Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Harry Bertoria 1960 square sculpture in gilt bronze and black base
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bronze sculpture Harry Bertoia 1960.
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. BeFirstBoldy com We love a bronze dog scul...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Seiko alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vin...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. You...
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Sage Green Metal Vase Attributed to Sonja Katzin, Stjärnmetall, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This very rare footed vase attributed to the Swedish top-designer Sonja Katzin, and produced by Stjärnmetall (Stjärnkvist Metall AB), is painted in a striking sage green and gold. Th...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

Art Deco Amber & Clear Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Staffordshire Cats Reclining on Cushions, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Staffordshire cat sculptures feature the right and the left tabby cats (as they will be displayed), reclining on oval cushions whil...
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Victorian Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Modern Green Pottery Bowl Catch All
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern green pottery bowl - catch all. Stamped "J-8". USA circa the 1960s. Green tones with beautiful glaze. Dimensions: 5.63 Diameter x 3.13 H ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.9"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D All items ship from High Point, ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Art Deco Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Murano glass vase, 1930s Intact and in excellent condition, it has always belonged to my family. Very small air bubbles can be glimpsed ...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Vases by Unknown Danish Designer Denmark 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful mid-century bronze vases with amazing patina. Made by an unknown designer in Denmark, 1940s. Great condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rectangular Baccarat Style Cut Crystal Lidded Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French antique rectangular cut crystal and brass jewelry box, vanity box. This cut crystal box is perfect as a desk accessory, a candy dish, a vanity box or jewelry box. The lo...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
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American Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Round Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A timeless piece for a beautiful place. * Round diskometal vase with waves * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Ju...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase by Grethe Helland Hansen, Danish 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia, Grethe Helland Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Tenera" series. This vase was manufactured in the 1960s. The decor with dark blue berries was ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1930. An exquisite piece for a beautiful table. * A round pewter bowl on feet with flora ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 8 * Manufa...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

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