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Model 80116 (80112-25) Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Milk Glass

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Located in Savannah, GA
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, promoted as The Greatest Show on Earth. In the 1930-40s
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art 40s Vintage

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pendant Model 1418, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

THE MOST FORMAL GARDEN
By Leonard Edmondson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Expressionist who worked in Los Angeles. He produced a large body of work beginning in the late 40’s with small
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1960s Surrealist 40s Vintage

Materials

Intaglio

Pendant Model 1092, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for public spaces in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
early 40s in Italy and is attributed to Carlo Scarpa. This finely crafted lamp recalls the the shape of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Still Life with Flowers
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930's and 40's, he studied at the Otis Art Institute in LA and then the Student's Art League in New
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist 40s Vintage

Materials

Watercolor

Hermes, Paris Vintage Bottle Green Wool Midi Skirt Suit
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
, and a wonderful example of the 80's does 40's. The jacket has notched lapels and two breast and two
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1980s French 40s Vintage

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Wool, Beech

Two Colored Glass and Metal Pendant, Paavo Tynell, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for public spaces in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Roma, IT
the late 40s, he created pieces in Venice for Peggy Guggenheim’s collection, and during his career he
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1970s Italian 40s Vintage

Materials

Steel

"Standing Male Nude", Rare, Early Painting by Paul Goadby Stone, 1949
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists such as Paul Cadmus and Jared French in the 1930s and 40s. Stone, Cadmus and George Platt Lynes
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Paint

Terracotta Sculpture by Arturo Pannunzio, Sleeping Lady, Italy, 1940
By Arturo Pannunzio
Located in Torino, IT
Origin Italy Period 40s Author Arturo Pannunzio(1891-1953). Born in Campobasso in 1891, Arturo
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1940s Italian 40s Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Boys with Boom Box, 14th Street
By Morris Engel
Located in Denton, TX
was a combat photographer. He later did many magazine picture stories in the late 40’s. He also made
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20th Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Homage to Belgian Resistance Against Nazis, Remarkable Wall Plate by d hossche
By Ernest d Hossche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 40s, this very rare wall plate features a nude female figure holding an upright sword, symbolizing
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1940s Belgian Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Barovier e Toso Murano Thick Walled Amber, Green Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl 50 s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
large. It is an early piece from the late 40's early 50's. The colors range from amber to light brown in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Gold

Model 9459 Wall Light, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paavo Tynell Table-/ Wall Lights Model 61032, Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Man Listening to Jazz
By Revere Wistehuff
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Colony in the 1920's, '30s, '40s which included the Leyendeckers, Norman Rockwell and Walter Beach
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20th Century Other Art Style 40s Vintage

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pendant Model 1088, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Picon Amer Chaud, C1930s Vintage Swiss Alcohol Advertising Poster, NOEL FONTANET
By Noel Fontanet
Located in Bath, Somerset
brands to create a number of well known product posters in this wonderful 30s/40s style. Picon is the
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20th Century Swiss 40s Vintage

Materials

Linen, Paper

Pondering being Naked - Sexy Girl taking off Bikini - Female Cartoonist
Located in Miami, FL
This work clearly has homosexual overtones which in the mid-'40s was as daring as showing nudity
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1940s Feminist 40s Vintage

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Graphite, Paper

Ballet dancer Helene Sauvaneix dans Neige, Theatre Montparnasse
Located in San Francisco, CA
and 40s, as a young man, Jean Target frequented the Parisian theaters and cabarets, just like his role
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Mid-20th Century Realist 40s Vintage

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery of Carlo Scarpa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Model 9201 Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Model 9633 Floor Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting designers for public spaces in
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
from the 40s and 50s they recall, but no reliable documentation has ever come to confirm a reliable
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1950s French Neoclassical 40s Vintage

Materials

Enamel

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
an extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s. This chair is based on the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Wool, Wood

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s. This chair is based on the “Sulla chair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Wool, Wood

Swedish Mid-20th Century, Solid Pine Dining Table, Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Lundquist and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Gothenburg. A classic example of 1930s/40s Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Pine

Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one
Category

1940s Finnish Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Model K1-169/8 Chandeliers / Flush Mounts, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950/1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Petite French oak office desk, circa 1930s–40s. Carefully restored for structural integrity while
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Oak

"Corn Dance, Pueblo Tradition", Masterpiece of Art Deco Southwestern Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s and 40s. Morris painted in New Mexico over many years after meeting Olive Rush at the Art
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1940s American Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Paint

Geometrical blue cabinet attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Manufacturer: attributed to BOET Year: 1930-40s Condition: Very good Dimensions: B. 113 H. 118 D. 37
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Jean Després Sterling Silver Link Bracelet “Marcel”
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
bracelet may be for you. Characteristically 1930’s-40’s Després, silver, linked, chunky, potent, it is
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist 40s Vintage

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century, Angelo Ostuni Wooden Cart 60s
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Turin, Turin
innovative creations. Angelo Ostuni worked mainly between the 40s and 60s, a period of great creative ferment
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Model A1968 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Barovier Pair of Bell Table Lamps in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
. These incredibly elegant lamps were designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy during the early '40s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Bell Table Lamps by Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
made in the '40s in Italy by the Murano glass master Ercole Barovier. This incredibly rare and finely
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Barnaba Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia with Chromed Metal Base
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
40s, he created pieces in Venice for Peggy Guggenheim's collection, and during his career he won many
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1970s Italian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original Portrait of Noir Crime Writer Cornell Woolrich
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage Portrait of 1940's Noir Writer Cornell Woolrich Pencil portrait of famous 1930's 40's noir
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1980s Realist 40s Vintage

Materials

Paper, Pencil

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
brand operating throughout the ‘40s to ‘60s. The print on this dress is what really stands out; violet
Category

1960s British 40s Vintage

Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, South America, Aviation SAS Airline, Llama 1960
By Otto Nielsen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SAS from the late 40's to the 70's. He is also famous for his humorous illustrations and editorial
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Paper

"Portrait of a Young Jockey", Vivid, Superb Portrait Painting by Peter Hurd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of New Mexico's most important artists in the 1930s and 40s. Hurd was born in New Mexico and studied
Category

1940s American Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Paint

Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy during the early '40s. The shade of this finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini C.
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vittorio Dassi (1893-1973), made in the 40s and 50s, stands out for the choice of precious woods such as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Teak

American Bronze Sculpture of Male Nude Athlete during Shot Put.
By Clemente Spampinato
Located in New York, NY
and '40s. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1947, he moved to New York, where he channeled his artistic
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1950s Academic 40s Vintage

Materials

Bronze

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beans, and therefore a ‘green’ material. It was developed in Italy in the early ‘40s, and is still the
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1980s American Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Otero Mirrors by Studio Simon Gavina, Italy 1980s (First Edition)
By Studio Simon, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
the 40's and soon began to gain support from many of the country's leading designers and architects
Category

1980s Italian Modern 40s Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair Of James Mont Style Tables
By James Mont
Located in NYC, NY
characteristic of Mont designs. James Mont is synonymous with the Hollywood Regency design of the 40's and 50's
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency 40s Vintage

Materials

Metal

Large Walnut Tree Trunk Table, Carl Auböck 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
painter before taking over the family workshop in the 40s. This pieces can be seen as a translation of
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1940s Austrian Brutalist 40s Vintage

Materials

Brass

Blind Walls - Lithograph by Sante Monachesi - 1975
By Sante Monachesi
Located in Roma, IT
profiling that characterize his painting of the 40s and 50s. The best-known pictorial themes of Monachesi
Category

1970s Abstract 40s Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated "Pumpkin" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
squash (ca. 1930s/40s, Italy). This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice
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1940s Italian Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Blackened Bronze Blue/Black Lacquered "Behepoda" Art Piece Cocktail Table
By Dana Nicholson
Located in New York, NY
this piece hark back to the 1930’s and 40’s. The authentic high polish lacquered surface was executed
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1990s American Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Bronze

"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
creating fine engraved glass pieces in the 1930s and 40s, Grosz experimented with the use of sandblasting
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1940s American Art Deco 40s Vintage

Materials

Glass

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40s Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 40s vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 40s vintage among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Hermès and Yves Saint Laurent each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 40s Vintage?

On average, a 40s vintage on 1stDibs sells for $938, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $502,552 for the highest priced versions of this item.