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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1940s
Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour. Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour. So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940. by IT manufacturer, Spain. Stamped to the underside In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Art Déco mirrored cigarette box, France 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco mirrored cigarette box Italy 1940 Etched and bevelled mirrored box sits on midnight mirrored glass base. Opens to 3 cedar wood shelves. H 11 cm - 21 x 17 cm Conditions:...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Craftsmanship: Set of Four Solid Wood Shoe Lasts, c. 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Era: circa 1940 Material: Solid Wood Original Condition Vintage Charm Timeless Craftsmanship Discover the allure of authentic craftsmanship with this set of four solid wo...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood

The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949. Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt). Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.". Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Philco 40-180 Console Floor Radio
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Philco 40-180 Console Floor Radio The radio does go on. Circa: 1940 Dimensions: H: 40" W: 27.5" D: 13"
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company. Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by the Baier Company, in the shape of a...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cassettiera portacucito, italiana metà secolo, Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Cassettiera portacucito Filofort con struttura in legno chiaro, con maniglie in tinta noce. Prodotta da Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC. e cucirini Cartoni Coat nel 1940 ca. Buone condizi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Johan Rippen Grand Piano in Off-White Cast Aluminum
By Rippen Pianos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J. Rippen for Rippen Pianofabriek N.V, grand piano, cast aluminum, wood, brass, The Netherlands, design 1946, production 1950s. This model is a renowned grand piano conceived by ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company. Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by Baier in the shape of a jeep with a ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Alexandre Noll Exotic Wood Cigar Ashtray Bowl / Dish Signed, France, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Alexandre Noll cigar ashtray / bowl / Dish. Carved in exotic wood. Alexandre Noll hand carved Cigar Ashtray. Mid-century. France, c. 1950 Hand carved signature to undersi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricately hand-carved wooden chess with leather game board. King piece measures 4.25" high.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy Every now and again an item comes along that is very special, this is one of those items. Of museum quality this m...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wurlitzer Jukebox from 1943 Multi Selector Phonograph from the United States
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Wurlitzer Jukebox Multi Selector Phonograph USA 1943, professional restored Dimensions: Width: 85 cm Height: 153 cm Depth: 65 cm.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Alfred Dunhill 1949 Standard Aquarium Lift Arm Petrol Lighter In Perspex Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Standard Aquarium desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very rare standard size Aquarium desk petrol lighter, designed by Dunhill back in the 1949. This mechanical lift arm lighter has been designed in England after the world war II. Has been individually crafted as a one of a kind piece by recycling the perspex lucite from the destroyed war airplanes. Composed by four carved pieces and polished steel parts. This example is virtually in mint condition and barely used, showing absolutely no traces of any wear. Weight: 460 Grams, (168.34 Dwt). Measures: 101 mm by 78 mm by 51 mm ( 3.98 x 3.11 x 2.0 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "DUNHILL LIGHTER MADE ENGLAND". Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni Ref-418 Pp-220-225 for similar examples of the technique Illustrated. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation green pouch...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

The Inhabitants, Wright Morris, 1st Edition, Scribner's, 1946
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York & London, 1946. "The Inhabitants" is a stunning collection of photographs by the acclaimed artist and writer Wright Mor...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post war lift arm chrome pocket benzine lighter by Reliance Text on bottom of lighter: "Reliance Made in occupied Japan".
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico maker stamped Mexico Sterling silver large link bracelet a...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Table Top Apothecary Scale in Walnut & Brass, c. 1940's
Located in Deland, FL
A great design piece to round out your space. Vintage, unique and a rare find. Make it yours today!  
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Cartier Paris 18 Ct Gold 'Golf' Tie Clip, Circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris An 18 carat gold tie clip in the form of a stylized 'Wedge' golf club, with twisted rope-style grip. Hand engraved 'Cartier Paris' to the reverse and twice struck w...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Italian Mid-Century Medical Laboratory Bed Brown Leather and White Metal, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Medical laboratory bed brown leather and white metal, 1940s Medical laboratory bed with cream white painted metal structure. The backrest, footrest and seat are ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Gramar of Chinese Lattice by Daniel Sheets Dye, Harvard-Yenching Institute
By Michael Dye
Located in San Francisco, CA
This book was sold at auction by the Monterey Public Library as part of a large collection of books, formerly owned by the famous Architect Robert Stanton, who inherited many books...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two vintage Compass, 1940 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lantern ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Traditional Jewish Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Jewish chandelier. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona. Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Bauhaus Book Holders in Grey Lacquered Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bauhaus metal book holders, manufactured in Germany, circa 1940. In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, First Edition, 1943
By Ayn Rand
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Rand, Ayn. The Fountainhead. New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1943. First edition printing. Octavo. Rebound in modern half red Moroccan leather an...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish wood Montserrat virgin statue made of painted. Made in Barcelona, Spain. The Classic religious figure is beautifully ornate and has wonderful details throughout her rob...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1940's-50s Playground / Carnival Elephant Slide, Garden Ornament, Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1940's-1950's Elephant themed playground slide. Garden ornament, sculpture. Children's outdoor slide retaining painted elephant to both sides,...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original polished aluminum and rubber late 1940s "Baier Willys Jeep & Trailer Table Lighter & Ashtray made by the Walter Baier Company, in U.S. occupied G...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Traditional Folding Metal Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Hand Machined Willys Jeep Ges-Gesch Table Lighter, West Germany by by Baier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original polished aluminum and rubber late 1940s "Baier Willys Jeep & Trailer Table Lighter & Ashtray made by the Walter Baier Company, in U.S. occupied G...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Pulley Hook in Metal, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal Pulley Hook, by unknown manufacturer, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Viking Arrow Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired bronze brooch desigend as an arrow by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Inspired by archaeological finds from the Viking age...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Alexander Girard Detrola Radio, circa 1946, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice original working condition,, replaced back.. Signed with stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside: [12132]. USA Medium Design/Decorative Art Manufacturer Detrola Radio...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Brooch William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernistic sterling silver brooch by William Spratling from the first period 1940-1944. Made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. The brooch features an abstract woven motif within a b...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely brooch in gilt cast bronze made by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The brooch belongs to a collection called "The moon and the starts in th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Viking Inspired Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired oval bronze brooch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Great natural patina with lovely relieffs and decor. Stamped on ...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
1947 First Edition hardcover Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings. Hardcover with as found Mylar covering.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Kenneth Patchen Artist Book with Original Painting
Located in New York, NY
Panels for the Walls of Heaven, a square octavo volume of poems, abstract illustrations (based on paintings by the author) and outre typography, by experimental poet and artist Kenneth Patchen, published by Bern Porter...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s. The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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