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1940s Italian White Murano Glass Lamp with Gold Inclusions and Brass Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Presenting an Italian 1940s white murano glass lamp with gold Inclusions and a brass base. This
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wooden Curved Arms Art-Deco Armchairs in Green Mohair, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wooden curved arms art deco armchairs, France, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Lamps are in very good
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
made in Murano, Italy in the 1940s. 2 pieces available.
Fully original and in fabulous condition. This
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Gold Infused Murano Glass Barovier
Toso Mirror or Picture Frame, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Carlo Scarpa, Barovier, Venini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1940s Italian gold infused Murano glass picture frame or vanity mirror. Attributed to esteemed
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Exceptional Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
& Toso, dating back to the 1940s. This signed piece stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
1940s.
In amazing condition, this rare pair of table lamps feature a small cone-shaped base in mouth
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Green Glass and Marble Art Deco Chrome Body Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional green glass and marble Art Deco chrome body ceiling lamp, 1940s, Italy
Lampshade is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Carlo Scarpa Venini glass vase Battuto 1940s Italy cobalt blue acid signed
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano glass vase.
UNUSUAL cobalt blue color glass with overall fine batutto engraved finish.
Signed with early acid etch "Venini/ Murano/ Made in/ Ita...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Vases by Unknown Danish Designer Denmark 1940s
By Just Andersen, H.F. Bronce, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Denmark, 1940s.
Great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Wall Clock in Rough Edged Glass with Brass Stars 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautifully detailed electric wall clock in glass and brass. Probably made in the 1940’s.
This
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century, Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Pine with Metal Handles, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a charming Danish Art Deco chest of drawers dating from the mid-20th century. Crafted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp inChrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp in Chrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s
Vintage Design
Superb Desk
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940s Art Nouveau Teardrop Link Choker Necklace By Alfred Philippe For Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 14.5" length
- .6" width
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestone accents
- Fold over clasp closure
- Paten...
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Choker Necklaces
$183 Sale Price
20% Off
Aaron Sopher Scribble Drawing Man 1940s New Yorker Wash Watercolor Ink Pen Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Aaron Sopher Original Art of Woman New Yorker 1940s Wash Watercolor Ink Drawing
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Woman in headress.) Exact date unknown. Chipping and denting to old frame. Will ship as you see it in this frame.
Frame W 12.5 x H ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Painting from the 1940s, Red, Blue and Yellow Color, Mid-Century Art, New Frame
Located in New York, NY
Decorative painting from the 1940s. Red, blue and yellow. Children playing on a bicycle.
Framed in
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass, Gold and Brass Floral Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
and incredibly elegant lights were masterfully crafted by Barovier in the early 1940s in Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
Alfredo Barbini Door Handles with Polar Bears in 1940s Venetian Blown Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in London, GB
Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Pine Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces with Glass Pleated Shades, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
in the 1940s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, two-arm with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,743 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rostrato Murano Blown Glass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
In amazing condition, not
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Venetian Brass and Mouth Blown Murano White Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
iron frame. This outstanding piece was designed in Italy during the 1940s.
This chandelier is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier for Barovier
Toso Attr. Glass Basket circa 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Attr. Glass Basket circa 1940s
A great Murano market basket
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco French ceramic and wood table lamp with silk lampshade, France, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
Round Art Deco Side Table in Beech
Marble Top, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Cabinetmaker in 1940s.
This charming vintage table will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Art Deco Lounge Chairs After William Haines / Billy Haines, USA, 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from Art Deco to Contemporary to Streamline Modern and everything in between. Make them yours
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
the 1940s.
In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. The lamp has a rich and warm golden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
structure.
This exceptional piece was designed in Italy in the 1940s.
This chandelier is incredible for
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular table lamp in Murano blown glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy and is attributed to Carlo Scarpa.
This finely crafted lamp recal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Donald Judd floating square cut-outs piece of art and we say art, because it is an art form to pull off
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist
By Andre Sornay
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1940s Wall coat rack by French designer André Sornay. Structure in solid Oregon wood and veneer
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1940s Belgian MCM Art-Deco Liquor Pear Cellar with Vaseline Carafe and 6 glasses
Located in Haarlem, NL
Pretty 1940s Belgian Mid Century Modern pear shaped stainless steel liquor cellar with a CVC
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Andre Arbus Style Art Deco 1940s 4 Light Chandelier Bronze Brass Metal Arrow
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Andre Arbus style 4-light chandelier Art Deco Period circa 1940.
Two patinas in brass and
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Barovier Pair of Bell Table Lamps in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique pair of bellflower Murano table lamps in mouth-blown crystal glass and brass. These incredibly elegant lamps were designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Bell Table Lamps by Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous bell shaped table lamps in Murano glass and solid brass. This romantic table lamps were made in the '40s in Italy by the Murano glass master Ercole Barovier.
This incredib...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous table lamp made in a combination Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant lamp was designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy during the early '40s.
The shade o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Three-Light Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This elegant piece consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique frosted and satin glass reflector/saucers.
The lower round curved glass reflector with floral motifs mounts below a round...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Silver-Plated Picture Frame by Pecchioli Genova, 1940s
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
family photographs.
Details
Origin: Italy
Maker: Pecchioli Genova
Period: Circa 1940s
Style: Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
A large murrine bowl of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Chandelier Designed by Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Palermo, PA
visionary artist and the former Art Director at Fontana Arte from 1933 to 1948. With his immense talent and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and iconic piece of British retail history, this authentic 1940s HMV illuminated shop sign
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Bowl in Red Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bowl in Red Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s
An art glass bowl designed by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
1940s Abstract White Matte Pottery Vase with Figure by Hamilton Achilles Wolf
By Hamilton Achille Wolf
Located in Soquel, CA
Association at the San Francisco Museum of Art, 1940; 61st Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition of the San
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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, Vase, Light Blue, c. 1940s–1950s
By Aseda
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
luminous light-blue tone evoke the calm clarity of Nordic glass art from the post-war period. Compact yet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Coppa Pesante Glass Bowl, 1940s
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Coppa Pesante Glass Bowl, 1940s
A large Venetian Sommerso glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.
By ASEA
Located in Bromma, SE
glass, manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s.
Acid-etching is a specialized
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
fusion between his own glass workshop and the S.A.I.A.R. Ferro-Toso. In 1942, the new company was renamed
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Metal
Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare Grissinato Bar Cabinet in light wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa and dating from the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Italian Mid Century Suspension Lamp in the manner of Fontana Arte, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent mid-century pendant lamp from Italy, with brass, etched and decorated glass, and three E14 bulbs. This is an incredibly elegant and refined design, and the brass and gl...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$759 Sale Price
36% Off
Original MidCentury Small Table, Alan Fuchs, ULUV, Rattan, Glass, Czechia, 1940s
By Alan Fuchs, Úľuv
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
for Folk Art Production
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949
Material: Rattan, Glass
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Rattan
Pair of Large 1940s Orrefors Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Fritz Kurz with Brass
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 1940s Orrefors clear glass, leaf wall sconces by Fritz Kurz with brass fittings
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d
Arte Blown Glass Vase Model 7609, Italy, 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Vetri d'Arte elegant glass vase model 7609, Italy, circa 1942. This Murano blown glass vase was made using the cordonato ritorto technique of gently twisting ribbed glass in a...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Red and Orange Chairs, Made in 1940s, Czechia, Restored by Our Team
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces.
Material: oak
Period: 1940-1949
Completely restored. New
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
: 1940's
Styles / Movements: Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century
Dimension: W 47" x H 19" x D 47"
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20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Sofa Tables
Materials
Maple
“Volcano Brewery” California Modernist painting circa 1940
s by Lundy Siegriest
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1940's by artist Lundy Siegriest (1925 - 1985), son of renowned “Society of Six” painter Louis
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Volcano, CA” California Modernist painting circa 1940
s by Lundy Siegriest
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Volcano, California” is an original California Modernist oil painting on canvas created circa 1940
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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1940s Modern Art For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 1940s modern art for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Modern, Abstract and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1940s modern art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a choice in our collection of 1940s modern art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, white and more. Creating an object in our assortment of 1940s modern art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Pablo Picasso, Horst P. Horst, Henri Matisse, Nahum Tschacbasov and Slim Aarons are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and lithograph, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a 1940s Modern Art?
The average selling price for a piece of 1940s modern art we offer is $1,596, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $293,750 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1940s Modern Art
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
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Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Paul Cézanne is called the Father of Modern Art because he served as a bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and early 20th-century Cubism. His work introduced new modes of representation, influencing many avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. Initially inspired by Romanticism and Realism, Cézanne developed a unique pictorial language, altering conventional perspectives and emphasizing the formal qualities of art. Cézanne's distinctive brushstrokes, use of color planes and focus on the underlying structures of objects set his work apart. Despite early ridicule from contemporary critics, artists like Camille Pissarro and gallery owner Ambroise Vollard recognized his talent, with Vollard hosting Cézanne's first solo show in 1895. This exhibition led to wider appreciation, and both Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso later hailed Cézanne as "the father of us all." On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Paul Cézanne art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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