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1940s Modern Sideboard Newly Lacquered
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early modernist design made in the USA circa 1940. Newly lacquered in a dark blue grey, high
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
French, 1940s Modern Neoclassical Mirrored Frame Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A chic French, Mid-Century banded and mirrored framed wall mirror with an outer layer of silvered mirrored frame, etched in a banded decoration and an inner layer with a peach colore...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Italian 1940s Modern Traditional Stools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern traditional stools enameled white with original coverings.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Pair Mid-Century Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson for Knoll 1940s Modern
By Ralph Rapson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
series of furniture that Knoll & Associates produced in the late 1940's.
These chairs are in unrestored
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29.75 in W 29 in D 34 in
Pair of Modern Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s modern Italian porcelain table lamps with circular motif decoration on body
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Espresso Finish Caracole Streamline Nightstands
By Caracole
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Espresso Finish Caracole Streamline Nightstands. Circa 1940's. Modern dark stained Mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Modern and oversized, this newly upholstered lounge
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cubist portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
A masterwork of 1940s modern
Category
20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern bedside tables, 1940's
By Halvdan Pettersson
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of nightstands made of beech, faux leather and brass rivets and accents designed by Halvdan Pettersson. Produced by Tibro möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage, Surrea vase, 1940's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge was a renowned Swedish ceramist, recognized for his major contribution to the art of pottery.
His piece “Surrea Two Staggered Half Vase”, embodies his innovative approa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Orrefors 1940's, Sweden
By Nils Landberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing Swedish chandelier attributed to Nils Landberg for Orrefors, ca 1940's.
The inner glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940's
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
look beautiful in a traditional-styled home, and works just as well amongst ultra-modern décor.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.
Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light In Brass, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940's
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Örebro, SE
, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940’s.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Sweden, ca 1930-1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Table or wall lamp from most likely Nordiska Kompaniet, NK. Produced in Sweden during ca 1930-1940
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames.
Delivery to
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern pewter vanity mirror with a decorative handle, Sweden ca 1930 - 1940's
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs.
This listing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Birch
Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid-Century Modern oil painting, 1940s cityscape, "Bedford at Lafayette, Brooklyn". Oil on masonite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage Jumo 600 Chrome Table Lamp - 1940's - 1950's Mid Century Modern
By Maison Jumo
Located in New York City, NY
The JUMO model 600 desk lamp was designed in 1940 by André Mounique and Yves Jujeau for their
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Tommi Parzinger Console/Vanity for Charak Modern 1940's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A signed Tommi Parzinger console/vanity for Charak Modern in mahogany with two drawers and storage
Category
Vintage 1940s American Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Hans Bergstöm model 60, 1940´s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Skå, SE
crafted for Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. This iconic piece embodies mid-century sophistication and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1940's French Tripod Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1940's green and brass tripod French floor lamps, in vintage original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
By Edition Modern
Located in New York, NY
Sofa purchased from Edition Modern, French 1940s Style. Recently Custom Upholstered in new Holly
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1940's Prouve Inspired Coat Tree
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeoius, minimalistic, 1940's wooden standing coat tree with black coat hooks. Beautiful, simple
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940.
This bureau is made of
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Base, Mid-Century Modern, Organic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic floor lamp with ceramic base, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, the 1940s;
This rustic floor
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
H 40.95 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
Located in Hanover, MA
A very smart pair of 1940's Italian foot stools or small benches.
The walnut has been refinished
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic solid bench from a Philadelphia Police station circa 1940's. It features solid dark
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
• As designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 55.25 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Modern Etched Glass Ceiling Light, Most Likely Glössner ca 1940's
By Glossner AB
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning 1940s Swedish etched glass ceiling light. Chipped edge glass etched with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. From the late 1940’s, and made of mahogany. It was
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light.
possibly Buffa or Ulrich?
this pendant could be reduced
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swedish Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge chairs. We love the sculptural dramatic wood arms on these chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Saarinen 1940's Johnson Birch Desk
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
, sculptural s shaped legs and formed aluminum pulls. It has been masterfully restored. Please see our other
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern side table or coffee table, 1940s.
This table offers a very clean design and
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Side Tables, Streamline American Modern Circa 1940’s
Located in Bernville, PA
. Circa 1940’s. Dimensions 26 inches long 14 inches wide and 21 inches high. The tables have been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Elegant Wall Hanging Mirror, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
1940s. This beautifully crafted mirror would make a great additional to any room.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Unusual Pair Lounges 1940's Scandinavia
Located in Hudson, NY
Low back
Measures: 29.5”H x 31”W x 32”D
Seat H 15.5”.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
JACQUES ADNET 1940'S MID CENTURY MODERN SOLID ELM STITCHED LEATHER COFFEE TABLe
By Jacques Adnet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original Jacques Adnet circa 1940's coffee table
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 20.08 in W 48.63 in D 20.87 in
Danish Modern 1940s Occasional Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A wonderful older Danish modern design that reflects on the more traditional styling. Beech frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Letter S in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter S in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Wood and Metal Modern Industrial Vintage Stool, Heavy Patina, Belgium 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Excellent patina. For use as a stool or side table.
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
1940's Gunnar Nylund Bronze Plate
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze plate with Aquatic decoration by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brong. Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Constructed in the straightforward style of the start of the mid-modern period. The Nordic birch
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern era, and it is sure to become a treasured addition to any home. The table top is tilted at
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Elm
1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming rustic pair of Swedish Vintage stools from the 1940's. Beautiful sculptured shape on the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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