1940s Centerpieces

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 'V...

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 'V...

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 'V...

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 'V...

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 'V...

Murano with gold 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. Attributed to Seguso - Barovier 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. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...

Italian Art Deco Black onyx centerpieces with shape of a balance, 1940s Pair of centerpieces in the shape of a balance in black onyx. Hand crafted and carved. 1940s Good condition...

A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.

Antique Catalan metal cruet set. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material:...

Beautiful, understated Argenta round ceramic footed centrepiece platter by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden Applied silver trellis motif decorates the depressed centre, the oute...

Seguso centerpiece.

Catalan Glass Cruet set, circa 1940 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful p...

8-124 handmade Austrian glass center piece set on a clear glass base.  

French Art Nouveau wrought iron jardinière or table centerpiece. The newly powder coated metal centerpiece or plant holder hails from the 1940's. This elegant piece has lovely graceful curves throughout. As a centerpiece on a table or an accent decor piece on a porch or garden, the freshly powder coated bright yellow jardiniere...

Galvani.

Barovier e Toso.

1940s Royal blue glass classical urn with gilt trim.

Fontana Arte Centerpiece.

Barovier e Toso “ Centerpiece “ Murano Glass “Rostrato” 1940 Italy.

Catalan metal and glass cruet set. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...

A pair of unusually expressionistic lead compotes having stylized elongated shape, earthy greenish black patina, and beautiful dolphin motif bases.

1942 Finnish silver centerpiece bowl in Mid-Century Modern style standing on 4 feet in a beautiful, curvilinear design and with faintly gilt interior. It measures 11 1/3'' in length ...

Stunning Art Deco Brass Compote/Centerpiece by Albert Gustav Bunge,,Germany.,,Reminiscent of classic designs by Tommi Parzinger,, Karl Hagenauer

Barovier e Toso centerpiece “Rostrato” murano glass, 1940, Italy.

Mid 20th century glazed porcelain Italian three piece tableware garniture set. Covered punch bowl with side candle holder. Each piece is in great vintage...

Barovier e Toso centerpiece “Rostrato“ Murano glass, 1940, Italy.

Barovier e Toso couple centerpiece “Rostrato“ Murano glass, 1940, Italy.

Gorgeous, monumental, vintage Murano hand blown blue with gold flecks Italian art glass seashell centerpiece sculptural bowl with pearl inside. D...

This large handblown Venetian centrepiece is large enough to be the focal point as a low centerpiece or used as a decorative piece on a sideboard or coffee table. The organic life-li...

A large square lacquer presentation tray (likely for kimono) predated 1950 of the Showa period. Elaborately decorated with Maki-e that depicts the prunus blossom, bamboo and needle p...

A rose bowl is probably the most interesting way you can have flowers displayed. Whether on your server, dinner table or piano, a rose bowl is an eye-catcher. The cutout on the brass...

Brilliantly glazed in vivid shades of cerulean, lilac, rich yellow and purple, this punsch bowl decorated with Bacchus figures, grapes and pitchers of wine was designed and executed ...

One person’s vase is another person’s rose-bowl. Great for coffee tables, servers or formal dining, a rose-bowl is a great alternative to a vase. It sits on the surface and you never...

This beautiful diamond shaped crystal insert has a fluted bottom and cut crystal border which is scalloped. The doré bronze basket is decorated wi...

Beautifully finished in an ivory-hued glaze, this ambitious and rare sculptural grouping of a Pan and Nymph with flute and cymbal was sculpted by Harald Salomon for the famed Rörstra...

A decorative dish or bowl fashioned out of a large piece of all natural malachite mineral stone. Polished beautifully to display the natural swirly layerings and concentrics of the s...

A wonderful Theodore B. Star sterling silver large pierced footed centrepiece bowl.

A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and scalloped etched crystal round centrepiece, cake ormolu stand with star centre.

Bailey Banks and Biddle sterling centerpiece bowl # 2929. In The Chrysanthemum pattern. Measures: 12.5" W x 4.5" H.

Unusually large mirror and nickel bronze table centre-tray, 1940s. France.  

This pair of stunning and unique compotes, composed of glass with resin bases and lids, was designed by Dorothy Thorpe, one of the most prolific and important women designers in Mid-...

Brilliantly glazed in chartreuse-yellow and Mediterranean blue-green, this unique and important Art Deco bowl was made by Erwin Winterhalder in Cupertino. The artist was born in Swit...

This is an interesting collection of hand blown ribbed crystal finial-like sculptures made by Venini. Extremely well-matched in clear crystal in a teal shaded green. Each piece is mo...

Fabulous Barovier three piece dramatic centerpiece set with hand blown double dolphin base supported lemon-yellow center bowl, with applied black trim and gold leaf inclusions. The b...