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Period: 1940s
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Beige-Glazed Ceramic, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. .
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Arne Bang, Ceramic Jam Jar in Grooved Design, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar in grooved design. Beautiful dark green glaze. 1940/50s. Perfect condition. Hand signed. With lid by Hugo Grön in nickel silver in Art Deco style and...
Category

Danish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, White Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white / beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s-1940s.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Orange and Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream / yellow and orange-glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Skyscraper Style White Porcelain Scroll Form Vase by Abingdon
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Abingdon Co., circa 1940. It features a reeded base, and a stepped rectangular body overlapping tie...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. .
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glazed vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrand, where he worked 19...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Italian Spiral Brass Planter "Casa E Giardino"
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare brass planter, attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Large Swedish Stoneware Vase by Upsala Ekeby
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well sized vase by Upsala Ekeby. Very much in the style of Ewald Dahlskog. Really nice organic form and beautiful glaze
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Keith Murray for Wedgewood, Model 3820
Located in CA, CA
Keith Murray Moonstone Glaze Vase for Wedgwood, Model Number 3805 Earthenware "moonstone" glaze, ovid and shouldered form with horizontal hand lathed ridge decoration. Keith Mu...
Category

Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental and Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vessel with Sea Life Decor, 1950
Located in New York, NY
OLSEN THORKILD ( 1890-1973 ) and KNUD ANDERSON ( 1892-1966 ) FOR ROYAL COPENHAGEN An extraordinary monumental lidded urn in Royal Copenhagen crackle war...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Iconic stoneware vase model Argenta by Wilhelm Kåge, Swedish Modern 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish modern classic, stoneware vase in signature green glaze with decor of a mythical figure/huntsman with falcon, and stripes at the rim in silver. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge fro...
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Fabulous Primavera French Deco Lizard Vase
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding French deco Primavera vase with lizards surrounding the sides in a mottled brown and white glossy craquelure glaze. Signed Primavera. Note: Camera flashes on vase.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

A R.Lalique Art Déco Camargue Glass Vase.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Camargue vase is a strong art déco design by R.Lalique dating back to 1942 . The vase has only be produced for a small period of nine years. The vase is impressive as it is 29,...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Large Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in disco metal model 2411 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
Category

Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso vase murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic vase with an intriguing pattern. A true conversation starter. Designed by Vicke Lindstrand, a luminary in Scandinavian Mid-Century design during the 1940s-50s, left an i...
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

"Battuto" vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
"Battuto" vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940, Italy Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 November 1978) was an Italian architect and designer. He was influenced by the materials, lands...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Fontana Arte “Pietro Chiesa “ Vase Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

20th Century Vintage Turkish Rustic Terracotta Vase
Located in London, GB
Introduce warmth and texture to your space with this vintage ochre-streaked terracotta vase, a striking example of Mediterranean pottery craftsmanship. Hand-formed using time-honored...
Category

Turkish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Moorcroft 'Orchids' Pottery Vase, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Impressed Made in England, with factory mark and facsimile signiture, painted Walter Moorcroft.
Category

English Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1940 Vintage Roseville Art Pottery Green Ming Tree 568-8 Rare Bonsai Planter
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Roseville Ming Tree Green 1949 Mid Century Art Pottery Window Box Planter 568-8. Very good condition. Bottom marked with Roseville, USA and shape number. No chips but very slight gra...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Painting And Gilding, by Leuteritz, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
Category

German Baroque Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

"Battuto" vase By Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
"Battuto" vase By Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940, Italy Carlo Scarpa considered him one of the great Italian designers worldwide, occupying a key position in the evolution of his fam...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, AD.S ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
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.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pewter

"Perch & Angelfish, " Unique, Ambitious Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund, Rorstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This ambitious, elongated urn with elaborate handles and a sunburst lid is beautifully decorated with perch on one side and angelfish on the other, all in tones of black, charcoal an...
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Anatolian Clay Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This vintage Anatolian clay storage pot is a captivating piece of Turkish heritage, hand-formed in the heart of Anatolia. Originally crafted to hold household provisions, it has a hi...
Category

Turkish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Paavo Tynell, brass vase made by Taito, circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.
Category

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and impressive, this sandblasted glass vase by Franz Grosz depicts a nude male figure floating in the air -- perhaps a dancer in the midst o...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

20th Century Vintage Turkish Earth Clay Jug, Rustic Handcrafted Pottery
Located in London, GB
This vintage Anatolian earth clay jug is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship, embodying the rich history and artistry of Anatolian pottery. Hand-molded using ancie...
Category

Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940. Of unusual fo...
Category

Chinese Qing Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Ercole Barovier, vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940 transparent and blue glass with gold inclusions produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy 25 cm (height) not signed very go...
Category

European Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

A R.Lalique Cancale Glass Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The cancale vase was created in 1942 by R.Lalique in white glass only. The vase is 30 cm high and impressively decorated with shells and ribbons in a very neo classical spirit. Thi...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Maija Grotell attributed Cranbrook Academy of Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A stoneware round vase, bisque surface, interior glazed and with a strong blue abstract intaglio glazed decoration, typical of Grotell's Cranbrook Academy...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Rosenthal Porcelain Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Porcelain vase, imitating paper bag. Signed Rosenthal, Studio Linie, Germany, Maison. Germany, CIRCA 1940.
Category

German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Rustic Anatolian Double-Handled Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
An exceptional piece of 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship, this Turkish amphora features a distinctive triple-handled design that reflects its utili...
Category

Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 3
Located in Toronto, CA
Multi Swirl Bowl ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY “Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 14
Located in Toronto, CA
Blue Vase ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY “Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured clay th...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Giovanni Gariboldi Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Bold Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand in "Sangue di Bue" Red, Italy 1940s
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

1940 Mexican Hand Painted Ceramic Aztec Revival Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ceramic vase hand painted "Juego de Pelota" aztec warrior-player. Made in Mexico City, circa 1940. signed and dated. Unknown artist and Material.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 3 Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Vases by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible set of 3 Murano glass vases in a rare mid-century pink rostrato. This beautiful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This mast...
Category

Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Antique Handmade Water Bottles
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, we offer this pair of antique handmade water bottles.
Category

Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1940s Vintage Industrial Aged Bottle Vase Jug in Patinated Copper USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Industrial patinated copper aged bottle jug vase, USA, 1940s Original unrestored vintage presentation. Vintage patina condition. Nicks dents and sc...
Category

North American Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of vintage large scale Chinese blue and white porcelain vases. Circa 1940. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vases
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vases
$2,720 Sale Price / set
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Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Enamelled porcelain vase in brown tones and black, design by Lemovices, made by Limoges. Signed Lemovices France, circa 1940.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase. Lava glaze. 1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 40.5 cm x D 26.0 cm.
Category

German Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Flower Design
Located in Göteborg, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Anatole Riecke Art Deco tall black opaline glass red green vase 1946
Located in Paris, IDF
This tall Art Deco vase in black opaline glass, with engraved details, red and green painted decor, and brass and chromed steel pieces add-ons, is signed by the Russian artist Anatol...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Opaline Glass

20th Century Handcrafted Rustic Ceramic Turkish Earthenware Storage Jar
Located in London, GB
Bring warmth and history into your home with this Honey-Toned Turkish Clay Storage Jar, a 20th-century masterpiece from Anatolia, renowned for its rich pottery traditions. Once a fun...
Category

Rustic Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Barovier Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Italian Vase, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation. As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...
Category

Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Fontana Arte “Cartoccio” Glass, 1949
Located in Milano, IT
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1940s Hand Hammered Studded Patinated Copper Pot With Handles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

20th Century Anatolian Hand-crafted Vase
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a stunning example of traditional Turkish craftsmanship. Originally used for storing grains or water, this piece highlights th...
Category

Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Pair of red marble vases from the 40's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
pair of French vases in speckled red marble from the 40's. Very nice vintage condition, slight traces of age and use (see photos).
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Ercole Barovier, vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940 transparent and blue glass with gold inclusions produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy 25 cm (height) not signed very go...
Category

European Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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