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"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
By Houghton Mifflin & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
"The Second World War, " Chartwell Edition by Winston Churchill
By Houghton Mifflin & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War (Chartwell Edition-United States) by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
The Second World War by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Original Dust Jackets
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Churchill, Winston, The Second World War. London, 1948-1953: Cassell & Co. Ltd. All first editions
Category
Mid-20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
H 9 in W 11 in D 6.13 in
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell
A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942
Category
Vintage 1940s British Colonial Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Toy Wooden Tank Made by Italian Soldier from the Second World War
Located in London, GB
the termoil of the Second World War. Passed down through generations of an English family along with
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
into enemy hands.
World War II binoculars are true military weapons, designed for defense and
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
of Lorraine was even more popular during the Second World War because it was chosen by General de
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
during the Second World War. In the 1960s he was joined at the surgery by Drs. Hugh MacMaster and Rory
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
"Laundry Day, " Brilliant Ptg. of Rural North Carolina Life During World War II
By Warren Wheelock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carolina, on the eve of America's entry into the Second World War. The colors of this landscape are
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in
Signed German Wooden Sculpture of a Mother And Her Child, "Muller 1943"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Second World War.
Category
Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 7.48 in
World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
back from Europe after the Second World War as souvenirs and made into utilitarian objects such as this
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
1950s Pair of B751 Folding Chair from Thonet/Ligna, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
the Second World War
- Stamped Ligna
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
World War II Italian Soldiers in North Africa Desert by Bocassile, 1978 circa
Located in Milan, IT
World War. The three seated figures are depicted with undefined and dark faces.
Signed lower left
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Table Glass Lamp - A.Sch. Sudetenland, 1938-1945
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional in beautiful condition. New wiring.
The lamp was made during the Second World
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Terracotta Vase by Elmer, Depicting a Soldier’s Head, Ohio, Usa 1940’s
Located in Milan, IT
Second World War, wearing a red hat. Made by Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery Company in Ohio, USA in the 1940
Category
Vintage 1930s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cecil Beaton Theatre of War 2012 1st Edition
Located in London, GB
Published by Jonathan Cape its Edition 2012 English text
At the beginning of the Second World War
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Paper
Cast Aluminum Brutalist Sculpture by Dcalvi
By DCalvi
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
the ones that were left after some bombing of the Second World War in some European city, but that
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
international trend prevalent after the second world war.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Sculpture by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in Goteborg, SE
refugee during the second world war and started her career at Gustavsberg. Shortly thereafter she went to
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vistosi Italian Midcentury Ragnatela Chandelier in Etched Glass, 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in bari, IT
, manufactured by Vistosi in Italy in the 1950s.
At the end of the Second World War, the company began to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century pine stool by Olof Ottelin
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Amstelveen, NL
to be a furniture designer in the shadow of the Second World War and graduated as an interior
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Britain. The two decades that followed the end of the Second World War being one of the most vibrant
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage French Modernist Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
type are characteristic of the work of French avant-garde designers after the Second World War.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pierre Cruège, Set of 6 Straw Chairs, France, 1950
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. After having created high quality furniture sets before the Second World War, Pierre Cruège put himself
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
was standard issue compass for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War
CW34
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Eglomise Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
world war and brought their French furniture with them. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
ARP Gas Rattle, Football Rattle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Second World War wooden ARP gas rattle.
An air raid warden's wooden gas rattle, later Boston
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Beech
Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 10489 T
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Royal Air Force during the Second World War
HM100.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Colonial Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Very Large Pair of Bronze Torchère Figurative Lamps, circa 1920s
Located in Southall, GB
theatre house, and removed during the Second World War, where they were stored ever since. We had the
Category
20th Century European More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Nightstands in Walnut And Pink Travertine
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
in France and were made in the period before the Second World War.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Travertine
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Royal Air Force during the Second World War
SW33
£180
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
WWII Trench Periscope in Case Dated 1945
Located in London, GB
A Second World War British trench periscope in case, by H.G.P. dated 1945.
In original case
Category
Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Optical Glass
Modernist Oil Painting on Board by Budimir D. Tosic "Portret, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Belgrade durning the second world war, arrested by the Gestapo, at last he found his way to France where he
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
"A Rare Jindrich Halabala " Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chair one of two.
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Bellport, NY
period and after The Second World War. He believed that furniture could and should be well finished
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
SS Lord Kelvin Vintage Life Ring Buoy
Located in Montreal, QC
The British SS Lord Kelvin was a cable-laying ship which served during the Second World War
Category
Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas
1935, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Pre War Easy Chair 411 without Cushions
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Gispen 411 easy chair in chrome, produced before the second world war. Beautiful interesting design; no
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.7 in W 20.87 in D 29.93 in
French Iron Wine Champagne Bottle Drying Display Rack, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Post Second World War Iron Wine Champagne Bottle Drying Display Rack, France
An amazing
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Barware
Materials
Iron
Eikoh Hosoe Kamaitachi Book
By Eikoh Hosoe
Located in London, GB
landscape and the people during the final years of the Second World War.
Featuring a new text by
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Line Vautrin: Miroirs by Patrick Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Arts in the years after the Second World War. She created highly individual pieces including jewelry
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti aircraft fire. In original
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Steel
Rocky, Vintage Polish Movie Poster by Edward Lutczyn, 1978
By Edward Lutczyn
Located in London, GB
Posters were produced in a unique moment in history. After the Second World War, the Polish People’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hagenauer Austria White Metal Fox Figurine
Located in Vienna, AT
arms due to the Second World War. The white metal used instead was not suitable for stamping, which is
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rooster Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron by Jean Touret for Ateliers Marolles, 1950's
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
the city of Marolles after the Second World War, where he founded the Atelier Marolles with the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 51.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Capstan Silver Inkwell Royal Field Artillery Military Presentation 1938
Located in Whitburn, GB
Royal Field Artillery just before the start of the second world war.
A really nice piece of personal
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Ceramic Flower Pot by Victor Cerrato, Italy 1960s
By Victor Cerrato
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Second World War. His work is very artistic and expressional. This particular pot shows a refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Metal
Michael O'Connell (1898-1976) Wall Hanging, Flying Bomb
Located in London, GB
and piped onto mordanted fabric, then the whole work, once dry was dyed. After the Second World War
Category
Vintage 1950s Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Art Deco "Craquelé" Vase by Charles Catteau for Keramis, 1920s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Beirut, LB
" decor number, and a printed Boch Freres mark used between 1927 and the Second World War.
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Futurist Style Serving Sideboard with Carved Panels, 1940s
By Marelli & Colico
Located in Montelabbate, PU
of the panels indicate the 40s assuming an avant-garde construction, just before the Second World War
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
H 15.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Wrought iron rooster lamp by Jean Touret / les Ateliers de Marolles, 1950's
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
, settled in the city of Marolles after the Second World War, where he founded the Atelier Marolles with the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Massive Doulton of Llondon RMS Shipping Stoneware Alcohol Jars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Massive pair of royal doulton jars with lids which are stamped. Made during the second world war
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
People on Parade by Jerome Zerbe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
before the second world war.
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Large Stilnovo pendant Chandelier in brass and opaline glass, Model 1129, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Milan
Stilnovo: Founded in 1946, Stilnovo was one of the first Italian companies after the Second World
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Art Deco Globe in Brass and Bakelite, 1930s Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Second World War. Country and place names in Swedish. 1935-1939
Base made of bakelite, consisting of a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Globes
Materials
Brass
Large Herman A Kähler Sgraffito Floor Vase with Cream Yellow Glaze 1940-50s
By Astrid Tjalk, Herman Kähler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
.
This technique was used during the Second World War and in the period just after due to a lack of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Naval Ship Combat Painting Framed Rudolf Claudus 1922
By Rudolf Claudus
Located in Sacile, PN
England too, where he works for the Royal Navy at the end of Second World War.
Art Deco frame included.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal second world war for your home. A second world war — often made from paper, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the second world war you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A second world war is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made second world war over the years, but those crafted by Winston Churchill, Carl Zeiss and Joseph Schneider are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
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