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Regiment Prov. Croate (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
, refined and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Train des Equipages Trompettes (French Army) - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
the most faithful, refined and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates en Allemagne - Grenadier 1813 - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
, refined and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates en Allemagne - 1813 - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Recois-le Pour Amour du Ciel - Drawing by D. Delapierre - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and titled. Passepartout included. Very good condition.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

A 1940s Painting of a Seated Female Nude in Summer Landscape, Ox-Bow School
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and the
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1940s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1940s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Nude with Crossed Arms - Drawing in Pencil by Beppe Guzzi - 1940s
By Beppe Guzzi
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by the Italian painter Beppe Guzzi. Included a passepartout: 40 x 30 cm. Good conditions and aged except for some ripping ...
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1940s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

WILLIAM C GRAUER Men Horses in Landscape 1940s cubist WC Cleveland School
By William C. Grauer
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
William C. Grauer’s painting from the 1940s shows him working at the edge of figuration and
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

1940 s Art Deco Opalescent Glass and Nickel Plated Chandelier 6 Lights
By Ezan
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's nickel plated chandelier with opalescent glass shades
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Grenadier Guards in Kur-Brandenburg in 1700 - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
, refined and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Garde du Corps -Kur Brandenburg, 1700-Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates en Allemagne (French Army)-Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
, refined and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Nude of Lying Girl - Original Mixed Media by Jean-Raymond Delpech - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
1940s. Good conditions. This painting was made with tempera and watercolor. The work represents a
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Watercolor, Mixed Media

1940s Still Life of Squash by Notable Chicago Modernist Artist Flora Schofield
Located in Chicago, IL
Club Galleries, New York; Marshall Fields Galleries, Chicago and at the Museum of Modern Art, New York
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1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Birger Kaipiainen, Unique Piece, Wall Plate, Arabia, 1940s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
series produced by Arabia. He was active in the art department of Arabia between 1937 and 1988 and worked
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Earthenware, Ceramic

1940s Tromp L oeil Still Life Rose and Amaranth in Alcove
Located in Soquel, CA
1940s Tromp L'oeil Still Life Rose and Amaranth in Alcove Wonderful rose and amaranth still life
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1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

1940 s Italian cabinet credenza bar display with glass door art deco style
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful Italian wood cabinet , Italy, 1940,s. A true classic of Italian Mid-Century
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Antique 1840s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Cut Glass

Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern Elegant Art Deco serving
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

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Brass

1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Oak

1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Oak

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Les Croates (French Army in 1812-13)- Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
and punctual representations of the military uniforms of the Modern Age.
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Art Deco Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s . With a brass chrome base and a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Brass

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
the 1940s exemplifies the era’s pursuit of modern form through noble material. Crafted from solid oak
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This charming Art Deco vase by Arabia Finland from
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE
By General Electric
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Electric Clock Telechron General Electric 7H209 Maker label 4.25 h x 4 w x 2.25 d Electric. Non-Working condition. Preowned unrestored. Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mrs. Red Skelton Poses - Vintage b/w Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Mrs. Red Skelton Poses is an original b/w photograph about Hollywod in the 1940s, realized by De
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Double Study for the Affiche "La Quinzaine du Sac de Fr" - 1940s - Bernard Bécan
By Bernard Bécan
Located in Roma, IT
Double Study for the affiche "La quinzaine du sac de France" is a beautiful preparatory study - pencil drawing on paper - attributed to Bernard Kahn. It comes with the original tempe...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Tempera

A 1940s American Scene Watercolor of a Chicago Street Scene by Grace Spongberg
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s American Scene watercolor depicting a snowy Chicago Street Scene by artist Grace Spongberg
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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Marble

Original Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome Coat Rack Modernist, 1940s
By Bauhaus
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This beautiful vintage wall coat rack from the 1940s is in the streamline modern art deco style
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Pulitzer Fountain, Evening" — 1940s American Modernism, New York City
By Ellison Hoover
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ellison Hoover, 'Pulitzer Fountain, Evening', lithograph, circa 1940, edition c. 40. Signed in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Coffee table accent in Murano Glass , Clear Glass, 1940 s Barovier , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Iridescent Glass Vintage 1950s Murano glass ashtray/bowl . This peculiar style was not meant as an actual mortar, but rather as an a...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ethel Magafan “Corralled Horse” 1940s WPA-Era Modernist Etching, Artist’s Proof
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
, created in the 1940s. This artist’s proof depicts a lone dark horse within a wooden corral, rendered in
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1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Alfredo Barbini Green Sommerso Art Glass Vase for V.A.M.S.A., 1940
By Alfredo Barbini, V.A.M.S.A.
Located in Milan, Italy
.Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA green 'bullicante’ SOMMERSO art glass vase with frog on rim. Biography
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in Balen, BE
Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This striking Art Deco ceramic vase by
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945 ca. Monogrammed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
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1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

La Vision de L Ange - Emile Deschler - 1940s - Mixed Media
By Emile Deschler
Located in Roma, IT
La vision de l'ange is an original pencil pastel and watercolor on paper by Emile Deschler. Dated on the lower right. Very good conditions. Emile Deschler (France, 1910 - 1991) was ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Watercolor

Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modern appeal. Experience the epitome of French craftsmanship with this iconic Art Deco sofa
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

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Leather, Burl

1940 s Three-Light Textured Glass Brass Chandelier Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Unique and elegant chandelier from 1940s art glass decorated with floral motifs. It holds three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for Women s Hats
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring colorful designs for women's hats. Artwork size
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Large Decorative Centerpiece - Table Accent, Murano Art Glass by Vamsa 1940s
By V.A.M.S.A., Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Glass - Collectible Murano - Big Art Glass Centerpiece Big, thick, heavy and extremely
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Henry Rox Photograph MOMA Art Connoisseur Sausage 1940s
By Henry Rox
Located in Camden, ME
Henry Rox original vintage silver print of his imaginative creation of food of an art professor and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Set of Twelve Art Moderne Red Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
chairs and ten side chairs. Dating from the 1940s. Midcentury Modern. Original red painted finish. Arm
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Vintage 1940s Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Luigi Brusotti for Fontana Arte Italy 1940s Madonna with Angels
By Fontana Arte, Luigi Brusotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Simply stunning and original, LUIGI BRUSOTTI produced by Fontana Arte ca. 1940. Mirrored crystal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

WPA 1940s Framed Figurative Village Landscape with Figures, Houses Mountains
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This evocative watercolor on paper painting, titled The Way War First Comes (1940), was created by
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Giovanni Gariboldi Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Italy 1940s
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Bold Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand in "Sangue di Bue" Red, Italy 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Anton Pieck Still Life Kitchen Scene with Scale Pencil Drawing 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
breath a serene and modern aesthetic. As you take a closer look there is no denying the craftsmanship of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Sculptural French Modern Gilded Wrought Iron Three-Legged Floor Lamp, 1940s
By René Prou, Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-legged floor lamp was manufactured in France in the 1940s. The striking base
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp bunch of flowers Murano art glass 1940s, with delicate flowers made of murano glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp bunch of flowers Murano art glass, 1940s, with delicate flowers made of Murano glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Murano art glass, 1940s, Pulegoso glass.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
$3,156 Sale Price
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A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Designs for Women s Jewelry Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's jewelry, shoes and
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for Women s Clothing Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's clothing, shoes and
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Woman s Dress, Marshall Field Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring an elegant design for women's dress. Inscribed
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    In 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    Paul 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, 2022
    After 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.