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Period: 1940s
Barovier and Toso Vase Centerpiece iridescent Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Barovier and Toso Iridescent Glass Centerpiece Vase
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a plump, tapering form. Graphic decor, elevated on unglazed feet. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has c...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century slim-handled vintage Anatolian jug is a stunning vintage clay vessel that captures the essence of Turkish craftsmanship. Originally crafted in Anatolia, this jug fe...
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Turkish Primitive Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Hand-blown glass vase featuring a smooth, rounded silhouette and a refined gradient of colors. The top portion displays a vibrant sky blue hue, fading gently into warm sandy tones an...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“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...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby "Spiral" Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vintage vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Features a serial pattern of alternating glazes and colors. This is often referred to as the "Spiral" ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France Art Deco vase in green art glass. Approximately 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 16.3 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Floor Vase by Greta Runeborg for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Handmade floor vase with an interesting rustic relief decor. Greta Runeborg worked at Upsala-Ekeby during the 1940s.
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fine Art Italian Gilt Bronze Cornucopia Vase Sea Serpent Decoration 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Italian cornucopia vase in gilt bronze from the late 20th century. The neck is surrounded with a Sea Serpent and is mounted firmly on a square base. The Cornucopia Vase ...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Aluminum Thermos from Veb Thermos Langewiesen, circa 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork The thermos has the original label The aluminum surface shows signs of use, it is wrinkled, the inner part is undamaged fully functional ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Bo Fajans tall blue ceramic vase with geometric pattern in relief, Sweden, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A tall elegant ceramic vase in blue with a geometric pattern in relief. Produced by Bo Fajans (1874-1967) Sweden., circa late 1940’s Height: 19.25”. Diameter: 6”
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Amazing Art Deco Original, Liqueur Crystal Bottle, Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing Art Deco Liqueur Bottle in ground Crystal with geometric inserts in shades of Dark Green. Ideal item to furnish your home with style. Cap height 3.54 inches.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Table Vase By Richard Uhlemeyer Color Terracotta Red and Green 1940s Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German pottery, handcrafted, 1940s style, glazed and colored in terracotta red and green, size 12 cm on the bottom x 33 cm height, Stamp at the bottom.
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German Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Art Deco Crystal Vase in Electric Blue, Czech Republic, c. 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown crystal vase in translucent electric blue from Czech Republic, c. 1940's. The vase has a raised base with a tapered form. Colored blue glass will change hues accord...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Crystal 1950, Sign: Industria Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...
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Argentine Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Exceptional Karl Drerup for Vontury 1940s Europa and the Bull Large Vase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare and impressively-sized vase by Karl Drerup (1904-2000) for Vontury. The vessel depicts a hand-painted interpretation of Europa and the Bull. The hand-thrown body is a bit orga...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

BAROVIER&TOSO - Vaso in pesante vetro di murano con bolle d’aria anni 40.
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier & Toso, importante vaso in vetro pesante di murano leggermente iridato e con inclusioni di bolle d’aria e grosse costolature laterali a forma di foglie stilizzate . Original...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of 3 Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare set of 3 lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. Small pitcher h 12 centimeters D 8 centimeters Pitcher large h 13 D 10 Vase h ...
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European Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Blu Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown in rare rostrato blu Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This mast...
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Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson stoneware vase in Jade green, Uppsala Ekeby, Introducing the stunning jade green vase by Anna-Lisa Tho...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

"Phoenix Urn", Large Art Deco Urn in Periwinkle and Green by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive, this unique Art Deco urn by Waylande Gregory depicts two flying phoenix birds, wings outstretched and brilliantly plumed in shades of deep periwinkle and silver...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vintage Modernist Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large earthenware floor vase with a handle from Andersson & Johansson Höganäs. Generous, smooth form with eggshell white glaze.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Flower Pot Holder with Yellow Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Flower pot holder with yellow glaze. The two green flower pot holders are sold. Signed "HAK". 1940s. ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Saxbo, Denmark. Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in sand tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Saxbo, Denmark. Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in sand tones. Approximately 1940/50s. Ying Yang mark. Perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 20.0 cm x D 20.0 cm.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern Vase in Bronze by Sune Rooth -1942
By Sune Rooth
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool and rare vase in bronze by Sune Rooth -1942. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please notice that there might be sli...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Floor Vase Ceramic by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Off-White Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Large floor vase, beautiful glaze in grey and off-white shades Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, minor damage...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Large Flowerpot with Dark Blue Glaze, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Large ceramic flowerpot with dark blue glaze. Signed "HAK". 1940s. Measures: Length 27.5 cm. Height 12 cm. In perfect condition.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'Avesn, Art Deco Vase, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in pink and clear art glass, 1940s. Measures: 16,5 x 15,5 cm. In very good condition. Pierre ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavia Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson, stoneware vase, off-white glaze, model 23. With its elegant white off-White glaze and slender opening, this vase is perfect for showcasing a sin...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Swedish Modernist Bronze Vase by Metallkonst, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and striking bronze vase from Metallkonst, Sweden, dating to the 1940s. This piece exemplifies Nordic modernist design, featuring a tall, faceted form with clean geometric lin...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Unique Stoneware Vase by Isaac Grünewald
By Isaac Grunewald, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea Vase With Carrara Glaze, Sweden 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vase with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced in 194...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Fine Glazed Earthenware Vase with Amazons Astride Prancing Horses, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1950 A fine glazed earthenware vase with beautiful depictions of Amazons astride prancing horses. Painted on both sides with different decor. Interesting but unknown ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Pair of Art glass Victorian Newell Posts
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful pair of white art glass Victorian Newell Posts on ribbed brass bases.
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North American Victorian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown. Model 31. Denmark, 1940s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 15.5 cm.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Andersson & Johansson, Urn, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Off white Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. 1940's.
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large floor vase by the Swedish ceramic designer Anna-Lise Thomson. Made in the 1940's at Upsala-Ekeby.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vase 'Surrea' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Stoneware, Sweden, circa 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Surrea’ by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940. Carrara-glazed stoneware. Stamped "GUSTAVSBERG KÅGE". Measurements: H: 32.5 cm/ 12 3/4...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Martinuzzi Vase Murano Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Martinuzzi Vase
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi Vase Yellow White Ceramic, 1945, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional vase Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi vase yellow white ceramic, 1945, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Jar by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Primrose, 1940
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic jar by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, Large vase, beautiful glaze in grey and primrose Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, very good condition, Si...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

White and blue Vase in porcelain of Sèvres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Beautiful porcelaine vase with blue birds Designed in 1947 Signed with stamps This is a rare piece from the most prestigious porcelain firm in the ...
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French Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Italian Art Deco Pair of Flowers Painted Ceramic Vases, F.A.C.I., 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This beautiful pair of Art Deco vases was produced in Italy in the 1940s. They are completely in polychromic polished ceramic with gold details. Signed 'FACI' (Fabbrica Artistica C...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Paint

Very nice ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard, Vallauris France circa 1940
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic vase, in the style of Jean Besnard, showcases an elegant hourglass silhouette with a textured, hand-incised surface. The deep matte black glaze is punctuated by a rhythmic pattern of small, elongated indentations revealing the natural clay beneath, creating a striking contrast. The flared rim, subtly glazed with a glossy finish, enhances its sculptural presence. The design is evocative of Besnard’s innovative approach, where texture and form harmonize to produce tactile, visually engaging pieces. This vase embodies the essence of French Art Deco ceramics...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Elegant, Art Deco Vase with Deer Motif, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in hues of cappucino and ivory, this tall, elegant vase was hand-glazed by artisans at the famous Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati. It was originally produced to ser...
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American Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

"Study in Black & Burnt Sienna, " Early Vase, Abstract Pattern by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This early and important vase by Glidden Parker, an important American pioneer in ceramics for the modern home, dates from the 1940s and precedes the lines of homewares that he is mo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The vase is marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Pewter

Richard Uhlemeyer Vase and Jar Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vase and jar created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades, Vase size 16cm diameter x 16 cm hight Jar size 16cm diameter ...
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German Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Pottery, Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Guérin by Roger Guérin, Double-Sided Decor Salt-Glaze Stoneware Vase, 1940s
Located in Frome, GB
This stunning work of art by Roger Guerin hints at Northwest Pacific tribal symbolism with the abstract bear and jaybird décor. This hand-thrown vase is an outstanding example of his...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Cenury Modern "Chamotte" Vase in Corn Blue Color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern "chamotte" vase in corn blue color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand. A small and wonderful vase named the "hedgehog". This example Is perfect. No chips or remarks, as t...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Louis Dage (1885 - 1961), French ceramist. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. 1940s. Measures: 31 x 19 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer in Off-White with Grey Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Vase, beautiful glaze in off-white with grey Germany, 1940s, size 30 cm high x 38 cm diameter.  
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany, Two Vases in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany. Two vases in glazed stoneware. Beautiful crackle glaze in shades of red and green. 1940s. Largest measures: 18 ...
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German Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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