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Period: 1940s
Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare walnut, white metal & rope chamberstick designed and made by Carl Auböck II in the 1940’s. This chamberstick serves as an indication of the second Carl Auböck’s or...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Hampshire, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal

Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1947
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi manufactured by Richard Ginori. Rare color and manufacturing. Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom. Perfect vin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavia Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson, stoneware vase, off-white glaze, model 23. With its elegant white off-White glaze and slender opening, this vase is perfect for showcasing a sin...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson stoneware vase in Jade green, Uppsala Ekeby, Introducing the stunning jade green vase by Anna-Lisa Tho...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi manufactured by Richard Ginori. Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom. Perfect vintage condition Italy 1940s It ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic rare green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi manufactured by Richard Ginori. Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom. Perfect vintage condition Italy 1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Herman Bergman, Jar, Stockholm, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jar in pewter and brass, with figurative motif. Made by Herman Bergman Konstguteri, Stockholm, 1940 (08).
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Pewter

1940s Ercole Barovier Round Lenti Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Ercole Barovier 1889–1974 was the world renowned artistic director, designer and owner of Barovier & Toso the Venetian Furnace famed for its Murano glassware. Ercole became known for...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stoneware Bowl by Winslow Anderson, 1947
Located in South Charleston, WV
Created by Winslow Anderson in 1941 while a student at Alfred University, it is one of a kind and unique. Measures: 1.5" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. Signed with Winslow Anderson's ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Wrought Iron Rooster Candlestick Holder Horshoe Folk Art
Located in Vancouver, BC
For those brave enough to forge a life of light. The rooster lights the day at the crack of dawn to make claims to the work yet to be done. Out from the horseshoe sprouts this lovi...
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Swedish Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Sculpture of Juggler in Patinated Bronze Signed Le Verrier
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture of Juggler in patinated bronze by Le Verrier. The statue features a woman with very elegant and delicate movements. Max Le Verrier was known for being a pioneer w...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Amber Glass Bowl on a Chrome Stand made in NY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Art Deco / Hollywood Regency style compote made by Farber Bros., New York, ca. 1940s. Amber colored glass bowl, atop a gracefully curved pedestal, sits inside a chrome overly. A classic Farber Bros. style that is perfect for candy, nuts or potpourri. Marked on the bottom, "Farber Bros. - N.Y.C. - There is no marking on the glass bowl, but the majority of glass for Farber Bros. was made by Cambridge Glass Company. Other makers included Corning, Duncan and Miller...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar height 8.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm very good condition.  
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of candlesticks. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 17 cm, diameter 8 cm.
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Swedish Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept the USA After WWII with...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Terracotta Planter
Located in New York, NY
Italian terracotta planter. Vintage acanthus leaf rectangular cachepot planter with great patina and scale. Italy, 1940’s. $950 Dimensions: 14.75"...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

"Men, Arm in Arm", Extraordinary Art Deco Bowl w/ Six Male Nudes by Mourier
By A. Mourier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly rare and extraordinary in subject matter and palette, this low, footed Art Deco bowl by A. Mourier depicts six nude male figures around its circum...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Calla Lily Candle Holders Carl Einar Borgström Brass Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Carl-Einar Borgström ‚Calla Lily‘ candle holders in brass, made by Ystad-Metall in Sweden in the 1940s. These were designed for ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Svenskt Tenn Star Shaped Candle Holders in Pewter - a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gorgeous pair of small star shaped candle holders in pewter. These were produced by Svenskt Tenn circa 1940s. Great traditional yet atomic design.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Thorkild Olsen bowl for Royal Copenhagen circa 1940s. Features a crackle glaze with orange terra-cotta interior and a gold-color gilded-rim. Marked on bottom. some wear to interior a...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ture Berglund Glass Jug Vase With Handle, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous blown glass jug vase with handle by Ture Berglund. Procuded in Sweden circa 1940s. Really great color and form. Vase embraces much of the early Swedish craft and organic d...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Line Vautrin's Jewelry box
Located in Paris, FR
Jewelry box by Line Vautrin 1946 Talosel and incrusted mirror 6x4 cm
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Talosel

Hand-Stitched Brown Crocodile Leather Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury modernist leather picture photo frame was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. This sophisticated piece boasts an all-leather construction built with thick multi-layers o...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Glass

Solid Bronze Low Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons, Sweden, 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare solid bronze low bowl or plate designed by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons. Piece features an underwater motif featuring fish. Really wonderful patina and condition. Signed GN on...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940. Big vase dimensions: 22 cm diameter, 27 cm height. Small vase dimensions: 21 cm diameter, 26 cm height.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed V. Cavalieri, Argentina, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed V. Cavalieri, Argentina, circa 1940.
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brown And Cream Slender Shaped Vase, Hungary, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Hungary brown and cream slender shaped vase. Thick cream glaze sits atop brown glaze giving the vase a textured appearance. Cobalt blue glaze interior. Two available and ...
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Hungarian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Cream And Brown Ceramic Vase, Hungary, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Hungary cream and brown vase. Thick cream glaze is layered on top of brown glaze giving the vase a textured appearance. Cobalt blue glaze interior. Sits well with two tall sle...
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Hungarian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rene Lalique France Helene Crystal Perfume Bottle circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
The "Helene" perfume by Lalique France. Signed “Lalique France.” Circa 1940. These bottles were made in France from 1942 to 1947. There were three sizes made, one very low, one as...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1947
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with Southwestern motif By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1947 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light yellow color. Measures: 4"W x 4"...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Brass Picture Frame, Gold Color France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brass Picture Frame, Gold Color France 1940 With leafs inside, you can remove and remplace by a picture.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wicker Vintage Picnic Case, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer, in France, circa 1940 Materials: Wicker. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Rustic Metal Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic metal candle holder, circa 1940. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.   ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Irénée Rochard Greyhound Sculpture, Silver-Plated, Art Deco, France
Located in Greven, DE
Sculpture in silver-plated cast zinc by Irenee Rochard, France, Art Deco. Signed “Rochard” on the pedestal. Irénée Rochard (1906-1984) was a French sculptor who made a name for hims...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc, Silver Plate

Cigar Box in Faux Tortoise, Italy 1940s
Located in London, GB
A 1940s Italian cigar box in faux tortoise with decorated glass top with a sterling silver thumb tab in good vintage conditions
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation. As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT(YELLOW) 3266 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1947, manufactured 1948-1949. One of the first designs in IITTALA. Thick-walled yellow crystal glass, unusual for a TAPIO WIRKKALA piece. Signed TaPIO WIRKKaLa - IITTaLa,...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket. Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This scandinavian modern stoneware vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans is extremely elegant. It is labeled and deep stamped "Bo Fajans Sweden 1261," is most likely designed by Ewald Dahlskog between 1935 and 1951. It features a curved baluster shape, adorned with lines in relief that spiral diagonally upwards, adding a dynamic texture to its form. The vase is finished with a milky gray glaze, which gives it a sophisticated and timeless appearance. ABOUT Bo Fajans Bo Fajans, originally Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, was a ceramic factory in Gävle active from 1874 to 1967. Founded by Erik Boberg, the factory initially produced utility goods but expanded to artistic earthenware under Gösta Boberg starting in 1910. From the 1920s, collaborations with designers like Gabriel Burmeister...
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Industrial Trash Can "Empty Every Night"
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Industrial Trash Can " Empty Every Night "
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Art deco vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
An elegant vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. An fine piece in great vintage condition. * A round metal vase with ornaments illustrating the Danish historical day when 'T...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Cappadocia Clay Pot from Turkey – Handcrafted Anatolian Vessel
Located in London, GB
Origin: Cappadocia, Turkey Description: This medium-sized vintage clay pot, traditionally known as a "testi" in Turkish, hails from the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Historically, it...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Turkish Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Handcrafted Vessel
Located in London, GB
Originating from the Konya region of Anatolia, Turkey, these large ceramic urns were used for storing grains, water, oil, and other perishables. The properties of clay, such as its porosity and insulation, helped to preserve the contents and keep them cool, which was particularly valuable in the arid climates of central Anatolia. Detailed Features: Handcrafted Excellence: This pot is a product of skilled artisans from the Konya region. It showcases traditional pottery techniques passed down through generations, and the craftsmanship is evident in its robust structure and intricate details. - Rustic Aesthetic: The pot boasts a natural, earthy appearance with a terracotta body that highlights its rustic charm. The surface features subtle variations and marks that tell the story of its handmade origin. - Distinctive Shape: The vase has a classic, rounded shape with a wide body and narrow neck, complemented by handles, making it both aesthetically pleasing and functional for various uses. - Aged Patina: The surface of the vessel showcases a beautiful aged patina, enhancing its antique appeal and adding depth to its character. Each imperfection and mark contributes to its uniqueness. - Versatile Utility: Originally designed for practical use, this pot can now be repurposed for modern decor needs. Its versatility allows it to serve multiple functions in your home. - Versatile Home Decor Accent: Tableware, Desk Decor, Kitchenware, and More This distinctive antique ceramic urn...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Italian Carved Wood Gold Gilded Eagle Holding Arrows Wall Decor by Palladio
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian carved wood gold gilded eagle holding two arrows wall decor by Palladio, it has the label in the back. It is in good condition. It has no damages. No broken parts. ...
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Italian Empire Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

S.C.I Laveno Vase/Umbrella Stand Ceramic, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
S.C.I. Laveno vase /umbrella stand ceramic, 1940, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Modernist Brass and Bakelite Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the 1940s, this ornate modernist Art Deco picture frame is built with brass and Bakelite. The piece boasts a stepped shiny brown Bakelite base topped with a thick g...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Apollo and Diana Plaster Busts
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of modern grand tour plaster busts depicting Apollo and Diana, circa 1940s. 5 ½ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 10 ½ inches tall Good overall with some discoloration and ...
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Unknown Grand Tour Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Presenting a pair of Hawkes vases; crystal with sterling silver bases. The crystal is in the "diamond cut" pattern with slight curves alon...
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Anthroposophical Frame, 1940s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 27 x 20 cm. Overall: 39,5 x 30 cm.
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Historic Antique Hitay Clay Pot – Vintage Terracotta Amphora
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatolian Pottery: Vintage Hitay Clay Cooking Pot Originating in the ancient region of Hitay, this vintage clay pot embodies centuries of culinary tradition influenced by th...
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Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown. Model 31. Denmark, 1940s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 15.5 cm.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Coffee table accent in Murano Glass , Clear Glass, 1940's Barovier , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Iridescent Glass Vintage 1950s Murano glass ashtray/bowl . This peculiar style was not meant as an actual mortar, but rather as an ashtray: the pestle was used to crush cigarettes. Luckily, though, the bowl has never been used as an actual ashtray - and has therefore survived in perfect conditions up to these days. The clear glass has a wonderful surface finish, opalescent, ranging from purple to golden under the right light. For more rare Murano glass and vintage decorative pieces...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Art Deco style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Clear glass with a violet stripe. Art Deco style. Ca. 1940. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 25.0 cm x D 17.0 cm x H 32.0 cm.
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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