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Period: 1950s
Juliette Derel Rivier Round Ceramic Blue Dish on Raised Foot, France, c. 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully Glazed Porcelain thin ceramic dish in multicolored blues and greens on a raised foot. This ceramic is by Juliette Derel partner of Jean Rivier. Vallauris, France, 1950s...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Figural Cow / Bull Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural cow or bull coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ceramic Set of 7 Plates Signed by Jacques Innocenti, Vallauris, 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Innocenti (1926-1958) was born in Paris, and moved to Vallauris as a pottery ceramicist in, 1949. 1 dish and 6 plates White enamel with Black incised animals decoration, S...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive oval woven purse made during the first few years Reyes was m...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

Mid-Century Bronze Wall Mount Candlestick Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Pierre Forsell style, bronze wall mount candlestick holder. Subtle minimalist attitude with a versatile look. Inspired by a traditional torch sconce, this piece combines...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic vase / urn by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 34 cm / 13.40" Diameter: 14 cm 5...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand AUX Bowl, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful small bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features a unique rust brown or terra-cotta bowl. Unusual patterning around exterior of bowl with an almost repeating le...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, circa the 1950s A pair of beautifully and lifelike sculpted bronze roosters with red-painted rooster combs and wattles. These i...
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Japanese Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Purple / Pink Glass Vase - Bohemian Glass - Borske Sklo
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This vase, by Borske Sklo, combines a nice summerish color with an elegant form. The vase suits a single (larger) flower but could hold a colourful bouquet as we...
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Czech Bohemian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Decorative Large Pair of Carved Wood Elephants Sculptures, 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative large pair of hand-carved wood elephant sculptures with beautiful details and life-like curves and postures. The elephants are carved in hardwood includin...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Argenta Gourd Shaped Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic piece of mid century design by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Shape is that of a double gourd and has spectacular form. This particular example is unmarked.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Gunnar Ander Lindshammar Glass and Brass Candle Sticks, 1950s
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice set of four Gunnar Ander candle sticks by Lindshammar Glasbruck Sweden in 1950s. Candleholder with red transparent glass and brass candleholder. The price is for the set.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Studio Pottery Citrus Fruit Basket by J. Santos for Alcobaca, Portugal 1950's
By Vestal Alcobaca
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Studio Pottery Large Citrus Fruit Dish Bowl by J. Santos for Alcobaca Portugal 1950's. Braided and twisted handmade pottery dish with 3 ...
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Portuguese Other Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Andersson, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Walter Andersson and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds .8” candles.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Style Lidded Verdigris Bronze Bowl - Style of Carl Sorensen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage art deco style lidded bowl in the style of Carl Sorensen stamped "Made in Italy" on base. The lid finial is in the form of a bronze swan in a defensive stance. The upper an...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century German Made Weather Station Relative Hygrometer, Circa 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century German Made acrylic and brass Weather Station Relative Hygrometer this sphere with Barometer Hygrometer & Thermometer. West Germany, circa 1960
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American Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Cristal vase 1950s, A. Churba
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Of the most decorative and modern pieces by the designer, Argentine architect Alberto Churba. Alberto Churba Konex Platinum Award 1982: Design He was born on 08/02/1932. Konex Platinum Award 1982. Professor of Drawing and Painting, graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (1954). In 1960 he created the Churba Studio (CH-Center of Art and Design), specialized in the design of furniture, textiles, carpets and glass. His works were exhibited in important galleries, museums and institutions dedicated to national and international art, including the Cinta 5 armchair exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A, England) and at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA, USA. ). Among other works, he designed upholstery textiles and beach canvases...
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Argentine Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

RUBRA Vase by Wim Visser for Petrus Regout Maastricht, Netherlands 1954
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Design Art Ceramic 'RUBRA' Vase by Wim Visser for Petrus Regout Maastricht, made in the Netherlands 1954. Impressive ceramic vase in beige and brown spotted ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Teak Granary Mortar from Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A vintage mortar bowl soured from rural Java & crafted from a solid teak wood slab. A raw and organic object with beautiful wood textures and imperfections. A versatile decorative ob...
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Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Mottled Green Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual low vase or decorative bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. A wonderful predominately green glaze with areas of other colors showing through. A wonderful pi...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Bust Of A Chinese Man
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning hollowed terracotta bust sculpture representing a Chinese man, French 1950s. The artist really captured the expression of the gentlemen in great details, from whic...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Walter Bosse Hand Sculpture Figurative Ashtray Pin Dish Vide Poche c. 1950s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful modernist vide poche or ashtray in the shape of a hand designed by Walter Bosse and probably executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Of A Man Kneeling
Located in London, GB
Very elegant hollowed terracotta sculpture of a nude young man kneeling, 1950s French. The artist achieved a smooth terracotta finish for the young man by contrast with the textures ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Nittsjö Vase Attributed to Jerk Werkmäster, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful vase produced by Nittsjö and attributed to Jerk Werkmäster. Great classic form vase with minimalist palette would allow for use in a variety of interior decors- minimalis...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-20th Century Painted Metal Fishing Store Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Painted Metal Fishing Store Trade Sign A large example of a mid-20th Century hand painted tin tackle/fishing shop trade sign. Likely to have been hung in a shop wi...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Amber Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning dark amber glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from the 1950s. A stunning modernist piece, this is very much a statement glass vase. Åse...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Nittsjö Vase Attributed to Jerk Werkmäster, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful small vase produced by Nittsjö and attributed to Jerk Werkmäster. Great classic form vase with minimalist palette would allow for use in a variety of interior decors- min...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Vase, 1954
Located in Stamford, CT
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vase, Blue Ceramic, 1954 A model 4138 vase designed by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1954. The entire vase is f...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vases and trays , Sweden 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960. Set of two trays and two vases in a blue/grey glaze Vases 9.5" and 11" Trays...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Mushroom Snuff Cannister Collection Brass Polka Dot Austria Argentor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A collection of 7 mushrooms, red and black. Make for a wonderful display of old world metalsmith technics. Lids can be taken off and designed to set flat on a table surface, to be used as ashtrays. Large...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown A complete set of all sizes – turned mold-blown crystal – Artobject “Varsanjalka” or “Foals Foot” with ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Glass Vase Paul Kedelv Signed Flygsfors c1956 Coquilles
Located in Mimizan, FR
Mid Century Glass Vase Signed Flygsfors c1956 Coquilles by Paul Kedelv Stands alone without flowers ! Good vintage condition with only minor ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Typ L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in amber colored glass and brass. No dents, no damages with beautiful patina.    
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Hollywood Regency Real Argentinian Leather Waste Paper Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Waste bin paper bin Origin: Italy (design and production), Argentina (leather) Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency waste bin paper bin was produced in th...
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Italian Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

20th century Vivarini Murano Glass Candle Holder, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Murano glass candle holder by Vivarini representing a valet on one knee and holding the candle holder in his hand. dating from the 50s. Very good condition. For lovers of beautiful ...
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1950's wood Car boxe
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice and unusual car boxe Made with walnut Circa 1950's
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Bronze Sculpture - Bengt Amundin 1957 "Urfågeln" - Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bronze sculpture by the Swedish artist Bengt Amundin designed in 1957. The sculpture is called "Urfågeln" (The Primeval Bird). The sculpture is 36 cm (14.4") high including ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Val Saint Lambert Label Sculpted Crystal Vase with Sommerso Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase, whit Label The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) has been given a thick Sommerso (clear layer on the outside) and sculpte...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

George Thompson for Steuben 1953 8063 Rippled Base Bowl Contemporary Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stunning crystal glass piece designed by George Thompson for Steuben glass company. This 1953 item numbered 8063 features a wide, shallow bowl with a rippled glass base. This piece...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in patinated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Bowl "Kaskad" - Mari Simmulson - Upsala Ekeby - Blue, Black and white
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large ceramic bowl of model Kaskad designed by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby in the 1950s. The bowl is 30,5 cm (12.2") in diameter and in lovely condition except from a small chip...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass inkwell attributed to a design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1950s Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950sCarved wood cat sculpture. Crack in wood in front.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase made in Italy.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small and beautiful Marcello Fantoni Studio vase with a handle, In typical Mid-Century style made with bold colors. Signed with his typical signature "Fantoni". Marcello Fantoni wa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Other

L. Hjorth Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual vase from L. Hjorth, produced in Denmark circa 1950s. Features a wonderful predominately green body with a dark overspray like glaze. Unique shape is rounded towards the b...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Storm Candle Scones, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and blown glass storm light candle sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds 0.8” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Pair Of Pompeian Deer From Herculaneum
Located in Madrid, ES
Small Pair Of Pompeian Deer From Herculaneum Pair of young deers after the antique. Patinated bronze. Early 20th century. This pair of young deers is a reproduction of the originals...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bo Fajans Vase Attributed to Eva Jancke-Björk, Stoneware
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful vase in a vibrant blue manufactured by Bo Fajans. Great bulbous rounded form and striking color. This vase retains its original sticker on the outside, albeit now faded. Va...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. The peacock pattern gives a nice life to the incredible glaze. Very ni...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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