1940s Vases

Art Deco ceramic jug by Santucci Deruta. Signed DERUTA ITALY AN 21/37 M. Italy, CIRCA 1940.

Crystal. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the Mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

This unique ceramic vase by French ceramist André Rozay perfectly embodies the organic and textured style for which the artist is celebrated. Featuring raised motifs reminiscent of n...

1940's Chinese stoneware vase with raised criss cross texture. Two small handles. Originally used to store grains. Two available and sold individually.

Seguso Vetri d'Arte elegant glass vase model 7609, Italy, circa 1942. This Murano blown glass vase was made using the cordonato ritorto technique of gently twisting ribbed glass in a...

Decorative vase in blue ceramic with marine-theme decorations on the surface like fish, octopus and starfish. It was realized by Angelo Ungania during the 1940s, the author's mark is...

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vase Cartoccio in satin glass by Pietro Chiesa, 1940s Vase model Cartoccio of irregularly shaped in satin glass. Designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1940s. Ver...

Murano 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 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Art: Lucrecia Moyano Lucrecia Moyano (Buenos Aires, 1902-1998) was a versatile artist, designer, and decorator, as well as a key figure of Argentine material culture due to her expertise in applied arts based on glass and textile design. Her pieces stand out for their decorative and practical elements. The mastery shown in her watercolor and oil paintings captivated Alejandro Bustillo and Louis Fourvel Rigolleau, among many others. Bustillo, the architect, hired her to produce pieces for the Llao Llao...

White ceramic tulip vase by Pol Chambost - France 1940s.

Enamelled porcelain vase with a design of circular brushstrokes and arabesque details. Designed by THARAUD Camille (1878-1956), made by Limoges. Signed Limoges, France, C THARAUD. ...

A lovely peach colored marble vase from Italy in the shaped of an urn with a ruffled rim on a square base. Circa 1940s.

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Enamelled porcelain vase in brown tones and black, design by Lemovices, made by Limoges. Signed Lemovices France, circa 1940.

Unbelievable Italian ceramic vase by Guido Andloviz from Laveno, 1940s. Signed on the bottom.

Aluminia, Copenhagen, faience vase, brown glaze, circa 1940s. Measures 24 x 15 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Stamped.

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This French brass urn-shaped vase features a dark bronze-like patina and a weighted base, presenting a blend of simplicity and stateliness. Its clean lines and elegant form provide a...

vaso ceramica centro italia - produzione ceramica pesaro - mengaroni map pesaro Caratteristiche Origine: Italia Materiale: Ceramica Descrizione Vaso in c...

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An argenta vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, with silver overlay.

Ceramic Vase with Gold Snake Shape ornamental, Luc Lanel Style , 1940s

Murano glass vase by Seguso. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.

Made in Italy, 1940s. These vases are made in brown blown glass with etched glass and golden parts, and feature two caps. They are vintage items, therefore they might show slight tr...

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" gold with red ribs circa 1949.

Egg-shaped vase with in copperware with a moiré patina and herringbone frieze decor on a red background. Signed and dated 1943 under the base.

Oval-shaped globular vase with diagonally cut neck in opalizing and shiny polychrome submerged blown glass, with yellow spinning decoration descending spirally. under the scratched b...

Daum France (modern) Emilio Robba (1944) "Vase Bambou" limited edition crystal vase designed by Emilio Robba, numbered 194 of 388, Signed Emelio Robba ...

Pair of beautifully made, hand painted, gray-ground, craqueleur-glazed urns featuring incised clay bands and sculpted, willow-branch armatures.

Vase #10-939; designed in 1942; clear, frosted and grey stained vase; engraved Lalique France.

Handmade Multicolors Murano Glass Vase. Italia, CIRCA 1940.

Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Ceramic cream coloured vase 1940s. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if...

Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden, 1940s. Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 18 cm/ 7''

Murano vase in a magnificent red color characterized by symmetric bubbles, in an excellent conservation state. This is a very desired item for both collection and decoration due to i...

Vase “Veckla” designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Porcelain based stoneware. Measurements: H: 19 cm/ 7 1/2''. Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...

Fratelli Toso, footed vase opaque and transparent glass with applied details executed by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy Good condition

White, light pink and brown glazed ceramic. Signature incised 'Jean Besnard France'.

1940s Indian bronze urn with beautifully detailed hand-chasing and guilting.

Vase “Veckla” designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Ceramic. Measurements: H: 36 cm/ 1' 4" D :17 cm/ 6 3/4". Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...

A small studio ceramic piece of bulbous organic form with richly layered glaze, in the style of Danish ceramic artist Axel Salto. Unmarked, Scandinavian and mid-20th century.

Collection of Jais Nielsen ceramics. Most were done for Royal Copenhagen. The ceramics are being sold separately.