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Period: 1940s
WMF, Germany. Large "Ikora" Art Deco bowl with three feet, silver-plated. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
WMF, Germany. Large "Ikora" Art Deco bowl with three feet, silver-plated with brass inlay. Approximately 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 32.0 cm x Height...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate, Brass

Footed bronze bowl in a classic form. Art Deco style, ca. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Footed bowl in a classic form. Cast and turned bronze with warm patina. Material: Bronze Dimensions: H. 4 cm, D. 15 cm Mark: “BRONCE” underneath Period: Circa 1940, Art Deco style C...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Pierre Gire 1901-1984 , Aka Pierre D aesn, Large Bowl in Smoked Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Aesn, France. Large bowl in smoked art glass. Art Deco style. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 17.5 x H 9.5 cm. Pierre...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Unique Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Square Dish Blue, Danish Ceramic 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson. This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson designed for the ‘Marselis’ series manufactured by Aluminia in the 1950s. This might b...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkably large and dramatic low bowl from the Swedish ceramic firm of Upsala-Ekeby was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the late 1940s. Here she depicts seaweed, coral, sea sh...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif. Glazed in royal blue. In perfect condition. Signed and dated 1947. Dimensions: D 14.5 x H 3.0 cm.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic bowl decorated with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic bowl decorated with flowers. Glaze in brown shades on beige background. Ca. 1940s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 7.0...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Mappin Webb sterling silver centre piece bowl or fruit bowl made in 1940
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1940 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bowl, features cast and applied grape and vine decoration to the body and foot, a...
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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Carrara Bowl, "Wave" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Bowl "Wave" by Gustavsberg. White stoneware with Carrara Glaze. 1940s. Fantastic condition. An eye-catcher object, for every design hunter.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Hand, Bowl with Handles in Glazed Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg studio hand. Bowl with handles in glazed faience with hand-painted flowers. 1940s. Measures: 23.5 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Faience

Stig Lindberg Bowl, Gustavsberg Studio, Fajance, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig lindberg bowl, Gustavsberg studio, Fajance, 1940s. Measures: 23 cm x 14.5 cm. Signed with "studiohand". In perfect condition.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

"Nude Archers, " Rare Art Deco Dish Celebrating Stockholm Archery Competition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and stunning example of the Argenta line of porcelain art wares produced by the Gustavsberg works in Sweden, characterized by a glowing, turquoise blue-green glaze decorated w...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

"Fish Bowl by the Window", Early and Important Footed Enamel Bowl by Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant and early example of enamel art in America, this footed bowl depicts a fish bowl sitting on a long table, with a Classical-Art Deco chair against one wall, and figured cu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Enamel

A Fasce Shell Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning perfectly straight stripes on this murano bowl,which is a very difficult task while blowing a curved bowl. A vibrant red stripe which is cased in an opalescent and then clea...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Cendrier in Deep Red Glass by Carlo Scarpa circa 1942 for Venini
Located in London, GB
Rare deep red cased and iridized glass, bowl complete with stubber (cendrier / ashtray), designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) circa 1942, for Venini, with acid stamp on its underside 'Venini Murano MADE IN ITALY' From 1933 to 1947 Scarpa became the artistic consultant to Venini from 1933 to 1947 the glass manufacturer, one of the great celebrated glass works in the history of design. Carlo Scarpa’s highly inventive use of traditional Murano techniques resulted in this original sculptural and sensually formed crimson dish companied by its pestle. Scarpa's success was to look to the past with an innovative approach towards technique and creativity giving birth to the avant-garde. • Literature A Focused Obsession, Modern Italian Glass- The Martin Cohen Collection Helmut Ricke, Eva Schmitt, 'Italian Glass Murano: Milan...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Lenci Domenico Cogno Domenico Cogno Bowl Italy 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Cast-molded ceramic bowl with bird on rim. Under the base manufacture's mark.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

"Bowl with Female Nudes, " Rare, Striking Art Deco Bowl by Cazaux, French Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Edouard Cazaux, master sculptor and ceramicist who exemplified the French Art Deco style at its best, this small ceramic bowl is ringed by three, sharply-defined female nu...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Oro Cordonati bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning and large 'Oro Cordonati' bowl by Archimede Seguso in clear with Gold inclusions and eight pulled spouts and eight applied green glass ropes connecting the spouts to the bas...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Large-Scale Italian Terracotta Charger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large-scale terracotta charger (circa 1940s, Italy) with bright blue, teal, and yellow geometric patterns with ornamental floral decoration in the c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Terracotta

Footed Bowl Gold Leaf and Grapes, Ercole Barovier for Barovier Toso Co 1949
Located in London, GB
Classically shaped oval bowl is a master class of technique and elegance, designed by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) circa 1948 for Barovier, Toso & Co. It has an edging of white on the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Centerpiece by Ercole Barovier for Barovier, Toso Co. 1940 in Rugiadoso
Located in London, GB
Rugiadoso biomorphic bowl of a shells resting on a pedestal of sea urchins designed circa 1940 by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) and is produced one of the oldest family businesses in t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Bowl by San Cristoforo, Richard GInori, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Large enameled ceramic bowl manufactured by San Cristoforo, Richard GInori.   
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

German Vintage Easter Candy Box Bunny Figure Papier Mâché
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage Easter bunny candy box. Easter bunny figure made of papier mâché from the 50th covered with fabric in cream color. Hand painted and decora...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Paper

Dried Buffalo Skin Bowl, Borneo, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Borneo bowl made from dried buffalo skin. Stretched and formed in shape of large bowl. Two available and sold individually.
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Indonesian Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Other

Swedish Modern Bowl, Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Design Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Swedish modern bowl in glazed earthenware, by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, ca 1940-50's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund Bowl Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced in Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Turned Pine Bowl by Oscar Johansson, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This striking hand-turned wooden bowl is attributed to Swedish artisan Oscar Johansson, known for his mastery in Scandinavian woodcraft. Crafted from solid pine, the bowl showcases t...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Pol Chambost, France, Colossal Bowl in Glazed Stonewar, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), France. Colossal bowl in glazed stoneware shaped like a leaf. Beautiful glaze in purple and light pink shades. 1940s. Measures: 60.5 x 20 cm. Height: 9 c...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Large and Early Pine Bowl by Swedish Master Johnny Mattsson, 1944
Located in Klintehamn, SE
John (Johnny) Mattsson, born 18 July 1906 in Gävle, died 9 February 1970 in the same place, was a Swedish sculptor and craftsman. Polio had made Mattsson lame and through disabili...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Pine

"Flowering Cactus, " Rare, Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Bowl by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully glazed in tones of mossy green, papaya, ivory and blue topaz, this bowl by Waylande Gregory depicts a cactus laden with brilliant blossoms. Gregory was one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II. He was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Bronze Antique Couscous Pot from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Antique bronze Couscous plate /bowl, Morocco,1940, beautiful warm and worn patina of the Bronze, beaitiful and powerful decorative object.
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Moroccan Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This hand blown crystal shell is a large example and very heavy. The internal layer is filled with gold leaf and the outer cased layer is extremely well executed controlled bubbles, ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943. This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1940 s Danish Art Nouveau Ash Tray / Bowl by Axel Sorensen for P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Hand-crafted Danish Art Nouveau ash tray / bowl by Axel Sørensen for Ipsens Enke The art nuveau ash tray / bowl feature a well made lively squirrel and ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Alexandre Kostanda, France c. 1948
Located in St Ouen, FR
Massive bowl with polychrome glazes and antique decoration. Born to Russian parents Alexandre Kostanda very quickly tried his hand at ceramics when his parents settled in Vallauris ...
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French Classical Roman Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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 ashtray: the pestle was used to crush cigarettes. Luckily, though, the bowl has never been used as an actual ashtray - and has therefore survived in perfect conditions up to these days. The clear glass has a wonderful surface finish, opalescent, ranging from purple to golden under the right light. For more rare Murano glass and vintage decorative pieces...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sven Palmqvist Bowl
Located in London, England
Height: 13cm Diameter: 32cm Designer: Sven Palmqvist Manufacturer: Orrefors Date: 1940s Signed: Yes Materials: Pink Opaline Glass Description: Pink opaline “Kantara” glass bowls,...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass