1940s Ceramics

French Art Deco vase in crackled beige ceramic with an abstract black geometric design covering the entire vase. Very good vintage condition (see photos). Unidentified artist's signa...

A stunning yellow vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. The vase is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Anna...

Argenta platter designed by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, circa 1940s, Sweden.

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940 This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, stands out with its beautiful earth...

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...

An exceptional Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau for the Keramis manufactory in La Louvière, Belgium, created in 1941. Glazed ceramic with enamel and gilt detailing,...

Ceramic vase model by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century This charming Catalan ceramic plate, made around 1940, is an authentic representation of the region’s artisanal tradition. Decorat...

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...

Monumental Italian 1940s Gold on Green Painted Terracotta Vase

This ceramic vase was made by Guido Andlowitz for the cermaics house, Lavenia in the 1940s. Its pink and black splashed design gives it an almost modern feel, though the vase is over...

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...

French Art Deco vase in crackled beige ceramic with an abstract black geometric design covering the entire vase. Very good vintage condition (see photos). Unidentified artist's signa...

This set of three rustic ceramic vases is a beautiful example of early 20th-century Spanish craftsmanship. Each piece was carefully handmade and features a unique, organic shape that...

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...

European studio ceramist. Unique jug in glazed ceramic. Dated 1947. Measures: 22 x 17 cm. In very good condition. Signed.

French faience blue and white fish platter signed Longwy, circa 1900. Measures: 21.5" L x 8.5" W x 1.5" H.

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...

A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...

Art Deco turquoise globular vase. Faience France 1940s Measures : 24 cm Height - diameter. 18 cm Conditions: excellent.

This wonderful and decorative large vase was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern look...

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, 9.5 inches Diameter.

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed white with a subtle “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and desi...

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed white with a subtle “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and desi...

A lovely green floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby. The vase is 40.5 cm (16.2") high and in excellent condition. 

French oyster plate with roses pattern Luneville, circa 1940.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Argenta container with lid in ceramic. 1940s. In perfect condition. Unstamped. Dimensions: L 14.5 x D 10.0 x H 5.5 cm.

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 ...

A richly textured stoneware cup by Axel Salto, model 20702, executed at Royal Copenhagen and finished in Salto’s celebrated Solfatara glaze. This sculptural form—characterized by its...

Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.

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 ...

Ceramic couple with Swan. Possible Art Deco period Good condition. Thanks

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. ...

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...

Large one-of-a-kind ceramic vase by artist André Rozay of La Borne, circa 1940. Superb work on the characters representing the four seasons all around the vase, glazed in khaki, or...

Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta vase decorated with leaves. Measures: Height 15 cm x 4.5 cm. Marked Gustavsberg, Argenta. In perfect condition.

One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Vicke Lindstrand is best known for his work in glass for Orrefors in the 1930s and f...

This rare and remarkable tile produced at the close of World War II in Delft, depicting the Nazi dragon being slayed by the Dutch people, is a superb example of Art Deco cloisonné...

Unique and iconic bio-morphic mid-century ceramic large bowl with abstract scraffito decorations, by this important German American Modernist. Signed.

Very large ‘Amphora’ vase in salt-glazed stoneware in shades of ivory, pearl, pale blue and khaki green. One firing defect. Signed Guérin, Chatelet, Belgium, circa 1940.

1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...

The “Springare” by Stig Lindberg is a refined ceramic sculpture from Sweden’s mid‑20th‑century design era. Crafted in the 1950s for the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory, this piece inte...

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...

This ceramic platter attributed to Lee Rosen for Design Technics is a functional decorative art object. It's lovely to look at, and it also makes an excellent serving plate or tray. ...

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...

Lea von Mickwitz (1884-1978) for Arabia. Large sculpture in glazed stoneware. Lama. Beautiful glaze in brown and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 28 x 25 cm. In very good condition. ...

Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine: Young female revue dancer with chin-length hair and bare torso in light blue short skirt, holding up the long trains with large-scale floral ...

Beautifully composed and gorgeously glazed in jet black and sky blue tones, this rare serving bowl was created by one of the artists producing high quality ceramic ware in the potter...

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...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this vase is decorated by Pedro Garcia de Diego (1904-1969)with a captivating arabesque pattern in blacks and browns on a neu...

Beautifully and subtly glazed in tones of grey, green, pink and tan, this stunning Art Deco sculptural rondel depicts Bellerophon, a nude male figure from Greek mythology, restraining a winged Pegasus in a lush springtime landscape. This piece is a rare example of the work of Mario Brunetti, who was part of a circle of sculptors and ceramicists influenced by the enormously successful Lenci workshop in Turin (Torino). Brunetti favoured mythological subjects, but his work is extremely rare. This motif of Bellerophon, shown nude with Greek cap, restraining the rearing Pegasus...

Created by Bonnie MacLeary, a Texas-born sculptor famed for her "Aspiration" and "Ouch" bronzes, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile...

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Green Tone – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940 This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, stands out with its beautiful green...

French Mid-Century (1940s) small glazed porcelain compote with silver elephant base supporting a bowl. (signed CAZAUX)

Quite extraordinary, this Italian table lamp features Lucite foot and cap, a superb scagliola finish and two deer's head mounts. Furthermore, the artist has "peeled away" the scagli...

Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.

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...

Somehow naively charming and sophisticated at the same time, this pierced sculptural panel by Jolan Cser, a Hungarian artist, depicts a nude shepherd youth playing the pipes, accompa...

A Longwy enamel trivet or serving tray, depicting an elegant figurative scene typical of French production in the 1940s. The composition shows a stylized woman in a hilly landscape, rendered in soft, contrasting colors: mauve, yellow, blue, and ochre. The design is enhanced by a characteristic crackled glaze and a dark brown border. A piece that is both functional and decorative, emblematic of Longwy's craftsmanship. Main Features Type: Trivet/Serving Stand Manufacturer: Émaux de Longwy Origin: France Period: 1940s Material: Cloisonné glazed earthenware Technique: Crackle glaze, underglaze painted decoration Motif: Figurative female scene, stylized landscape Shape: Rectangular Colors: Yellow, mauve, blue, ochre, brown Condition: Very good vintage condition, normal original crackling Style: Late Art Deco / French Decorative Classicism Keywords Longwy enamels, Longwy trivet...

Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This blue lacquered ceramic vase by Laveno, Italy. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...