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Period: 1940s
Small blue ceramic bowl by Jean Mayodon featuring a female figure – K102
Small blue ceramic bowl by Jean Mayodon featuring a female figure – K102

Small blue ceramic bowl by Jean Mayodon featuring a female figure – K102

By Jean-Leon Mayodon

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Small blue ceramic bowl by French artist Jean Mayodon, featuring a motif of women. Blue and gold glazes. Excellent original condition; signed on the base (see photos).

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden
Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden

Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Vicke Lindstrand

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

Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940
Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

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 Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940
Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

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

Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

By Arturo Pannunzio

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered a...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Austin, TX

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

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Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Art Deco vase with unidentified sculpted fish decoration
Art Deco vase with unidentified sculpted fish decoration

Art Deco vase with unidentified sculpted fish decoration

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Small French Art Deco ceramic vase. Blue and brown glazes, sculpted fish decoration all around the vase. Good vintage condition, with some signs of age and use: small chips (see phot...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century
Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, Early 20th Century
Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, Early 20th Century

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

Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden

Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

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...

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s
Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s

By S.C.I. Laveno, Guido Andlovitz

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

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

By Arturo Pannunzio

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It can be switched on. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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...

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor
Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor

Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor

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...

Category

Spanish Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Visage Noir Black Face B Service Plate in colored and glazed white earthenware
Visage Noir Black Face B Service Plate in colored and glazed white earthenware

Visage Noir Black Face B Service Plate in colored and glazed white earthenware

Located in Madrid, España

Visage Noir Black Face B Service Plate in colored and glazed white earthenware, Pablo Picasso, 1948 Edition of 100, with the Ramié monogram and Madoura Plein Feu print on the revers...

Category

Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate 'Taureau Gravé'
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate 'Taureau Gravé'

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate 'Taureau Gravé'

By Pablo Picasso

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

Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden

Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Vicke Lindstrand

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...

Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Floor Vases by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Floor Vases by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Floor Vases by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This pair of floor vases were made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Greta Runeborg. It is made with grace, that makes the curves ...

Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gastone Batignani Engraved Ceramic Vase, Italy 1940s
Gastone Batignani Engraved Ceramic Vase, Italy 1940s

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

Early 20th Century Rustic Handmade Ceramic Centerpiece
Early 20th Century Rustic Handmade Ceramic Centerpiece

Early 20th Century Rustic Handmade Ceramic Centerpiece

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enhance your collection with this early 20th century green rustic handmade ceramic centerpiece, crafted by an unknown artisan in Spain around 1940. This stunning piece showcases the ...

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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Green Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Green Ceramic Vase, 1950s

Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Green Ceramic Vase, 1950s

By Guido Andlovitz, S.C.I. Laveno

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/4” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with green semi-gloss enamel, 1950...

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unique 1940s Danish Vase by Ipsens Enke with Lizard and Spider Motif - Art Ceram
Unique 1940s Danish Vase by Ipsens Enke with Lizard and Spider Motif - Art Ceram

Unique 1940s Danish Vase by Ipsens Enke with Lizard and Spider Motif - Art Ceram

By Ibsen Ceramics

Located in Lejre, DK

This vase is a unique piece of ceramic art, made in Denmark in the 1940s by Ipsens Enke, a renowned Danish producer of art ceramics. The vase features a beautiful gradient of colors,...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Göteborg, SE

The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large Art Deco Centerpiece by Winterhalder Made in Cupertino, CA, 1947
Rare Large Art Deco Centerpiece by Winterhalder Made in Cupertino, CA, 1947

Rare Large Art Deco Centerpiece by Winterhalder Made in Cupertino, CA, 1947

By Erwin Winterhalder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s
"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s

"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory

By Waylande 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

Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris
Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris

Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris

By Cole-merris Ceramic Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This extremely rare charger -- with gold highlights and beautiful tonalities reminiscent of the work of Thomas Hart Benton -- was produced by the Cole-Merris Ceramics company in San ...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame
"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame

"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame

By Bonnie MacLeary

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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 dates from the 1940s,...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Rare "Nude and Dove" Serving Bowl from Vallauris, 1940s
Rare "Nude and Dove" Serving Bowl from Vallauris, 1940s

Rare "Nude and Dove" Serving Bowl from Vallauris, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large unidentified beige and black ovoid ceramic vase
Large unidentified beige and black ovoid ceramic vase

Large unidentified beige and black ovoid ceramic vase

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large ceramic vase by André Rozay unique item la Borne - I547
Large ceramic vase by André Rozay unique item la Borne - I547

Large ceramic vase by André Rozay unique item la Borne - I547

By La Borne Potters, André Rozay

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta Vase Decorated with Leaves
Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta Vase Decorated with Leaves

Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta Vase Decorated with Leaves

Located in København, Copenhagen

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

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Argenta Container with Lid in Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Argenta Container with Lid in Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Argenta Container with Lid in Ceramic

Located in København, Copenhagen

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.

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Nude Shepherd Playing Pipes, " Unique Art Deco Sculptural Panel, 1940
"Nude Shepherd Playing Pipes, " Unique Art Deco Sculptural Panel, 1940

"Nude Shepherd Playing Pipes, " Unique Art Deco Sculptural Panel, 1940

By Jolan Cser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Platter, Circa 1940s, from Biot, France
Monumental Platter, Circa 1940s, from Biot, France

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

Pair of Ceramic Vases, Belgium, circa 1940
Pair of Ceramic Vases, Belgium, circa 1940

Pair of Ceramic Vases, Belgium, circa 1940

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of ceramic vases, Belgium, circa 1940.

Category

Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic