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Period: 1940s
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century This set of two ceramic tiles, made around 1940, is a charming representation of traditional hand-painted Catalan ceramics. Each tile f...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Vase and its Bowl, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Vase and its bowl. Made in Belgium circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.  
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Fish Silver and Aquamarine Vase, 1947
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is marked "Gustavsberg Argenta 47 Made in Sweden". Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, Caldas da Rainha. 9.5 inches diameter.  
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Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Edouard Marcel Sandoz Swiss Langenthal Porcelain Lying Rabbit Figure, 1948
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco Swiss Langenthal porcelain model of a lying rabbit designed by Edouard Marcel Sandoz and made in 1948. The porcelain rabbit is ha...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large white floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Bang, Lidded Jar / Bowl in Fluted Design in Sand-Colored Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang, lidded jar in fluted design in sand-coloured glaze. Model No. 118. 1940s/1950s. In perfect condition. Hand signed. Measuring: D 13.5 x H 8.0 cm. Original bronze lid.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940. Signed Gaeiras Obidos.
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Portuguese Rustic Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, Caldas da Rainha. 9.8 inches diameter. Hairline on the back.  
Category

Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.  
Category

French Rustic Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Tosin Pair of Cats Ceramic, 1940, Italy
By Arturo Tosi
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional pair of cats ceramic 1940, Italy, Tosin.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s. This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by unknown artist. Elevate your décor with this stunning ceramic plate, meticulously hand-painted in a serene blue hue over a pristine white backg...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Pablo Picasso Abstract Face Black Plate B Visage Noir Devil Madoura Ramie
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Black face service plate, glazed white earthenware, painted in colors; white, orange, and deep greys. Made in 1948, from an edition of 100, inscribed 'EDITION PICASSO' and 'B', with ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vally Wieselthier Art Deco Ceramic Tea Pot, USA, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tea pot with lid, dated circa 1940, made of pottery / stoneware with lovely brown glaze, designed by Vally Wieselthier. In very good ...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Set of Three Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century This set of three ceramic tiles, made around 1940, is a charming example of traditional hand-painted Catalan ceramics. Each tile is d...
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Spanish Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Rustic Hand Painted Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional rustic hand painted ceramic vase Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Michael Anderson Ceramic Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and impressive bowl by M.Anderson from the "transmutation" series.
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Danish Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art DecoRare Unglazed Flower Vase by the Fulham Pottery Company, England
Located in London, GB
Rare unglazed pottery flower vase model 'Napoleon's Hat' produced by the Fulham Pottery company for the society Florist Constance Spry.
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British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Graceful Dancer In A Turning Movement, Circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Graceful young dancer with chin-length hair, taking a step forwards and, with her eyes closed, tilting her upper body slightly backwards in a turning movement while holding the skirt...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish rustic ceramic. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.  
Category

Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s. Very good condition.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Dish by Herend, Hungary - Rare Piece
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Herend porcelain is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and intricate designs. However, this piece stands out even among the remarkable creations of the brand. The vibrant col...
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Hungarian Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Important Art Deco Ceramic Bowl with Trumpet Shell by Linn L. Phelan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In 1942, two years before becoming the founding potter at the School for American craftsmen at Dartmouth College in 1944 and four years before joining the famed ceramic program at Alfred University, Linn...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ivanhoè Gambini Pair of Futurist Wall Masks, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Ivanhoè Gambini Pair of Futurism wall masks, Italy 1940s.  
Category

Italian Futurist Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carlton Ware Art Deco Rouge Royal Lustre Mikado Pattern Pottery Ginger Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made Art Deco Carlton Ware pottery Rouge Royal Mikado pattern lidded ginger jar dating between 1935 and 1955. The jar stands on a narrow...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vase designed by Gertrude Lönnegren for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gertrude Lonegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Gertrude Lönnegren for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Stoneware. Stamped. H: 14 cm / 5 1/2'' Diameter: 14 cm / 5 1/2''
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase with Hand-Painted Details – Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase with Hand-Painted Details – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940 This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, is a traditional piece that stand...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in tones of crimson, silver and white, this very fine lamp base was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped. Very good c...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful vase produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hole on the top. We also ha...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern. The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp, Midcentury, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury Scandinavian ceramic Chamotte table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. This is the one of the most famous pieces designed by Gunnar Nylund's for Rörstran...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate 'Taureau Gravé'
Located in Paris, FR
White earthenware ceramic plate, partially engraved, with colored engobe and glaze. Stamped, marked, and numbered 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / I 107/ 20 / 200' (underneath...
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Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Bang, Ceramic Jam Jar in Grooved Design, 1940s/50s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940
By Pre-Columbian
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Visage Noir Putoise (A.R. 49) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Face Plate
Located in New York, US
Visage Noir Putoise (A.R. 49), 1948 Stamped "Madoura / Plein / Feu / Edition / Picasso", marked "I 105" and numbered "77/200" to underside White Earthenware ceramic plate with engobe...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

1940's Argenta Stoneware Plate by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in New York, NY
1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Platter, Circa 1940s, from Biot, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly unusual and graphically striking, this monumental charger or platter was created in Biot at a time when the French village vied with Vallauris in producing the best ceramic pi...
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French Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Royal Crown Derby Plate in Pinxton Roses Pattern, 1940s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Lovely white Royal Crown Derby dinner plate with pink roses and gold painted edges on a white background. Marked at bottom with Royal Cro...
Category

English Napoleon III Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Naked Woman Figure Sculpture from Torino, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic naked woman figure sculpture from Torino, Italy By: unknown Material: ceramic, paint Technique: glazed, painte...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

La Tete de Faune (A.R. 51) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Face Plate
Located in New York, US
Pablo Picasso’s Tête de Faune (A.R. 51), created in 1948 at the renowned Madoura pottery studio, exemplifies the artist’s ability to transform ceramics into expressive works of art. ...
Category

French Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/2” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with orange semimat enamel , 1940s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

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 Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic kittens by Tarcisio Tosin, Italy, 1940
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pottery depicting two white kittens made by a Vicentine ceramist, Tarcisio Tosin. Executed circa 1940 with measurements 35x29x18 cm. He attended the Art Institute in Nove and worked ...
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, 9.5 inches Diameter.
Category

Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Monumental Italian 1940s Gold on Green Painted Terracotta Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian 1940s Gold on Green Painted Terracotta Vase
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Rare ceramic vase by Jean Mayodon decorated with deer Art Deco
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large art deco vase from the 40's by French ceramist Jean Mayodon. Vase decorated with deer and birds, glazed in a monochrome of blues, whites and pinks. High-quality, highly decorat...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern. The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stoneware and earthenware ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Swedish Mid Century Cylinder Ceramic Vases Produced by Wallåkra, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Swedish mid century cylinder ceramic stoneware vases produced by Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition. All signed. Dimensions: H: 20-11 cm / 7.85"-4.3...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci Umbertide
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely 7 piece desert set (6 small plates and one serving plate with decorative scrolled handles which recall some of Gio Ponti's early Futurist designs for...
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Italian Futurist Vintage 1940s Ceramics

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 Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Three Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three Children's Aid Day figures. Cousin from Amager, Skovserkone and Skovserdreng. Aluminia, 1940s. The children's aid figures were designed in a ma...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gastone Batignani Engraved Ceramic Vase, Italy 1940s
By Gastone Batignani
Located in Naples, IT
The Ceramiche Batignani company was born in Tuscany in 1907 from the artistic and creative skills of Gastone Batignani, the founder. He started the c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Studio Pottery Chicken Pitcher by Emily Reinse
By Emily Reinse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1947 studio pottery chicken pitcher / decorative object by ceramicist and former art professor, Emily Reinse. Flaxen-yellow glaze with drip-applied dar...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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