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Two Tiered Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France 1940
s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Large two tiered coffee table in oak in the manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
, realized in 1940s.
Good conditions.
Anna Magnani was born in Rome, Italy (not in Egypt, as some
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
1940
s Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated with Art Deco Period
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Festival Wheel, 1940s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
French Festival Wheel, 1940s
Vintage Design
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Wood
Color
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Metal
Ex-Libris - J M Casas y Ros - Woodcut by Juan Estiarte - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex-Libris - J M Casas y Ros is an Artwork realized in 1940 s., by the artist Juan Estiarte
Category
1940s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Scape in Italy - Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
19th century, realized in the 1940s.
Four woodcut prints on paper.
Good conditions.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
TheLake - Tempera on Cardboard by Marius Carion - 1940s
By Marius Carion
Located in Roma, IT
The Lake is an artwork realized in the 1940s by Marius Carion (Belgian, 1898 - 1949).
Original
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Autograph Letter Signed by Charles Albert Cingria - 1930s/1940s
By Charles Albert Cingria
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed by Charles Albert Cingria to Nesto Jacometti.
Around 1930's-40's. In
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Historical Photo - Royal Family of England - Vintage Photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
A rare photo of the Royal Family of England in 1940s, with George VI, Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Five Fireman 1940s Mid Century WPA Era Modern Baltimore Black
White Photograph
Located in New York, NY
Fine Fireman 1940s Mid Century WPA Era Modernism Baltimore Black & White Photograph. A. Aubrey
Category
1940s Realist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
King George 6th and Mother Queen - Vintage Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
King George 6th and Mother Queen is a photograph realized in the 1940s.
Good conditions.
The
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Nude Woman - 1940s - Emile Deschler - Charcoal Drawing - Modern
By Emile Deschler
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Woman is an original artwork realized by Emile Deschler between the end of the 1940s and the
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
1940s Abstract Still Life Geometric Modern Oil Painting with Tobacco Pipes
By Michel Patrix
Located in Denver, CO
and muted tones offers a modern interpretation of traditional still life, with a strong emphasis on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Portrait of Mrs Gilles - Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Mrs Gilles is a Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti in 1940s.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Mrs Gilles - Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Mrs Gilles is a Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti in 1940s.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Mrs Gilles - Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Mrs Gilles is a Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti in 1940s.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Mrs Gilles - Photograph Realized by Renzo Cinti - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Mrs Gilles is a Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti in 1940s.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Mrs Gilles - Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Mrs Gilles is a Photograph realized by Renzo Cinti in 1940s.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo of a Painting by Antonio Peltrinelli- Photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
in the 1940s.
Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo of a Painting by Antonio Peltrinelli- Photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
in the 1940s.
Good conditions.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Women at Work - Vintage Photograph About Women Rights - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
realized in 1940 by an anonymous photographer.
With the note on the rear.
Good conditions.
A historical
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
1940s Modernist Landscape Painting, Oil Pastel Signed by Honora Berg
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Unframed.
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Rag Paper
Fiocchetto - Oil Pastels on Paper by Elica Balla - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fiocchetto is an artwork realized by Elica Balla (Rome,1914 - 1993)
Hand signed lower right.
Hand signed and titled o rear.
Good conditions!
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Italian mid century modern brass and art glass chandelier, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern brass and art glass chandelier, 1940s
Chandelier with structure entirely
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Labourage à la brunie - 1940s - Jacques Villon - Original Drawing - Modern
By Jacques Villon
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Original drawing.
Image Dimensions : 15.5 x 16 cm
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper
Landscape - Etching by Paulette Humbert - 1940s
By Paulette Humbert
Located in Roma, IT
The Forest is an etching print on paper realized in the 1940s by Paulette Humbert.
Hand-signed on
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pendant Böhlmakrs Harald Notini Sweden 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An Art Deco Chrome and etched glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Ex Libris OOle - Woodcut Print - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris OOle is an Modern Artwork realized in the first half of the 20th Century .
Original B/W
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Gallardo - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Gallardo is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original B/W woodcut
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Chocenskeho - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Chocenskeho is an original Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original B/W woodcut print on
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Pedersen - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Pedersen is an original Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original Colored woodcut print
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Pokomskiej - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Pokomskij is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s
Original woodcut
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Helkama - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Helkama is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original B/W woodcut
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Naval Battle - Etching by R. Zeeman - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Naval Battle is an etching realized in the 1940s by R. Zeeman.
With the stamp of "Collezione
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Faces - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is a linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Hand signed in the lower
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an Etching realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
Hand-signed in the lower right part
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
Faces - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Handisigned in the lower
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
Faces - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is a linocut print realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Handisigned in the
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
Faces - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is a linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Handisigned in the lower
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
Ex Libris Pokomskiego - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Pokomskiego is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Potomskiej - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Potomskiej is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original Colored woodcut print on ivory-colored paper.
Sigled in pencil on the...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Lisbris Jerzego - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Lisbris Jerzego is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper.
The work is glued on cardboard...
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Pokomskiego - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Pokomskiego is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper.
Sigled in pencil on the low...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Pokomskiego - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Polomski is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper.
Sigled in pencil on the lower ma...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Wagnerow - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Wagnerow is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper.
The work is glued on cardboar...
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Harlequin with Nude - Original Tempera on Paper by Maurice Rouzée - 1940s
By Maurice Rouzée
Located in Roma, IT
Harlequin with Nude is an original painting realized by Maurice Rouzée in the 1940s. Tempera on
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Ex Libris J. Hartemann - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris J. Hartemann is an original Modern Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original B/W woodcut
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ex Libris Salvatore Bono - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Salvatore Bono is an original Modern Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original B/W
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
1940s Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza, in beautiful veneer walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ex Libris Paul Delaval - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Paul Delaval is an original Modern Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original woodcut print
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Circa 1940s-50s Mexican Art Modern Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1940-50s Mexican Art Modern sterling silver bracelet. The bold links creating a real
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Ex Libris Romeo Laanlan - Original Woodcut - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Romeo Laanlan is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s.
Original Red
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study "Deshabille" by Notable Chicago
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Graphite
Eve Déchue - Lithograph by Georges Rouault - 1940s
By Georges Rouault
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Third state, edition of 10 plus some artist proofs, signed.
Hand signed and numbered in pencil.
Very good condition.
Reference Catalogue Raisonné: "George...
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Faces - Linocut Print by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Handisigned in the lower
Category
1940s Modern More Prints
Materials
Linocut
Faces - Linocut Print by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s.
50 x 30 cm.
Handisigned in the lower
Category
1940s Modern More Prints
Materials
Linocut
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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.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
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Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
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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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