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"Nude Bather, Dominican Republic, " 1930s Tropical Scene Watercolor
By Wilmot Emerton Heitland 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Wilmot Heitland, one of America's great watercolorists in the 1930s, this sun-drenched
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Tropical Fishing Boats
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful tropical landscape by American artist, Jack DeCoudres Leonard (1904-1980). Tropical
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Art Deco Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail shaker from the Hazel-Atlas Sportsman Series with a tropical fish motif in white
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
with tropical fish, bubbles and seaweed. Topped with a chrome lid with twist-off spout cap and integral
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cobalt Cocktail Shaker and Glasses with Tropical Fish by Hazel-Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco, chrome lidded cobalt blue, cocktail shaker and four cocktail glasses with white tropical
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Restored Tropical Koa Wood Corner Shelf W/ Rattan Boarder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of Paul Frankl. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Rattan

14' Foot Trans Atlantic Wool Tropical Palm Theme Area Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Trans Atlantic era wool tropical theme area Rug featuring a pattern scenic of palm
Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Tropical Fish, " Brilliant Art Deco Undersea Painting, Hawaii, 1942
By Robert O. Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The American public was fascinated with all things exotic in the 1930s and 1940s, including aquatic
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

'Tropical Jungle Woman', Polynesian Figural, Pacific Islands, Weimar Republic
By Orla Muff
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Theater in Oslo and the Folk Theater in Copenhagen, among others. In the early 1930s, however, he began to
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Resored 1930s Stick Reed Rattan "Presidents" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1930s Art Deco "Nantucket" settee sofa, expertly fashioned from stick rattan, radiates
Category

Vintage 1930s Settees

Materials

Rattan

Marina Núñez del Prado, Head, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
By Marina Núñez del Prado
Located in New York, NY
Arts in La Paz, graduating in 1930. She continued on at her alma mater as an instructor of artistic
Category

Vintage 1930s Bolivian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Restored 1948 Seven-Strand Square Rattan Mirror by Tropical Sun Rattan Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1948 new old stock rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan Company in
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1948 Seven-Strand Rectangle Rattan Mirror by Tropical Sun Rattan Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1948 new-stock rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan Company of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan

"Gathering Storm, Dominican Republic, " Large, Color-Saturated Painting, 1930s
By Wilmot Emerton Heitland 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the illustrations he did for countless magazines in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Heitland loved to
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Hand Painted & Enameled Tropical Fish Paintings 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
, late 1930s or early 1940s wooden frames. The two stunning and vibrantly colored enameled paintings are
Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Gold

"Attack of the Cobra, " Large Art Deco Painting, France, 1930s
By René Mendes-France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tropical foliage in brilliant colors is equally arresting. The painting is signed by the artist, René
Category

Vintage 1930s French Paintings

Victor Manuel Cuban Artist, Original Pen & Ink Drawing, circa 1930s-1940s
By Victor Manuel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
his most famous painting: La Gitana Tropical ("The Tropical Gipsy"), popularly known as La Gioconda
Category

Mid-20th Century Cuban Drawings

Materials

Paper

Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrap dress from the 1930s in graphic floral cotton seersucker with lace trim. Black with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

Art Deco Wood and Chrome Box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s. It follows the typical Art Deco style with a minimalist rectangular shape and is made of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Wood and Chrome Box, France 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Chrome Box, France 1930s
H 2.38 in W 9.07 in D 6.32 in
Navy or Coast Guard 1930s Pursuit Boat Galveston Texas Artist Texas Coast
By Paul Schumann
Located in San Antonio, TX
Board Circa 1930s "Navy or Coast Guard Boat At Sea" Paul Schumann 1876-1946 Galveston Artist Image Size
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France. The chairs are made with 3 types of laquered tropical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 34.85 in
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, France 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophisticated shape with varnish Macassar wood ornate with tropical wooden edging trims. The interior of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Wonder Stories Calendar 1930s Covers by Gernsback-Frank R Paul Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Press. Frank R. Paul, Magazine, Sci-Fi, Tropical Islands, Wonder Stories. Wonder Stories 1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of Paul Frankl. The chairs date from the 1930s. CREATOR: Paul Frankl COUNTRY: USA CREATION DATE
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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
manufactured in France in the 1930s. The modernist design boasts a chromed metal and Macassar wood holder base
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Wood, Chrome Cocktail Picks Barware Set, Man with Wheelbarrow, 1930s
By Paris Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco barware bar set was designed and crafted in the 1930s in France. The
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Chrome

Restored 1930s Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
base and white covered cushions, 1930, United Staes We we only purchase and sell only the best and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1930s Colorado Mountain Landscape Lithograph, Clear Creek Canyon by Ross Braught
By Ross Eugene Braught
Located in Denver, CO
country, he sought the other extreme in the luxuriant tropical growth of the British West Indies
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil, Lithograph

French Gilt Bronze + Frosted Art Glass Palm Tree Chandelier by Gilles
By Paul Gillis
Located in New York City, NY
gilt bronze finish, with six fluid arms in a stunning tropical arrangement. Each feather arm is
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

WPA Landscape American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Farm Rural
By James McCracken
Located in New York, NY
(1875 – 1967) WPA Landscape 28 x 36 inches Oil on canvas, c. 1930s Signed lower right BIO James
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Attributed Floor Lamp
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1930s. Glass panels run along the center column. Fastened to the ebonized wood with washer/nuts
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco James Mont style Nesting Tables
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including: Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mirror, Lucite, Mahogany

Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Sectional Sofa Living-Room Set with Side Tables
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of rattan was handed down to us from Tropical Sun Rattan, a rattan furniture manufacturer we acquired
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
scenes around the city and was inspired by the soft hazy light created by the tropical climate. Hoffman’s
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are
Category

Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Original Vintage Travel Poster French Line Ocean Cruise Plymouth Panama Spain
Located in London, GB
on a calm sea with the bright sunset reflected on the water and green and red tropical plants
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster In The Near East Cruise Ship Sailing Boats Travel Art
Located in London, GB
by Jean Jacques Midderigh (1877-1970) showing men in rowing boats laden with tropical fruit and a boy
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Posters

Materials

Paper

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50's You see
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Set Of 6 Black Lacquered French Dining Chairs in Oriental Style
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique set of six dining chairs, hand made, in France during the 1930's. The one off, designer
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Nude Man In Bathing Suit, Male Nude in Speedo, Gay art, Sex appeal
Located in Miami, FL
sits against a tropical lake. The work is unframed and in fair to poor condition but has soul and sex
Category

1930s Naturalistic Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Restored Rattan Wicker French Art Deco Adjustable Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
: Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan
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Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

"Deer in the Tropics, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl with High Relief, Boulton
By Crown Devon Fieldings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Art Deco bowl richly detailed with the figure of a leaping deer in a lush, tropical
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

"Siamese Twins, " Fabulous Art Deco Portrait with Siamese Cat and Female Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kroll and others, before becoming a WPA painter in the 1930s. She painted a series of tropical scenes
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Waiting for the Tide to Rise, " Emile Gruppe, Boats at Dock, Cape Ann School
By Emile Gruppe
Located in New York, NY
Emile Gruppe Waiting for the Tide to Rise, circa 1930s Signed lower right Oil on canvas 40 x 32
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Crashing Waves" Impasto Oil Painting GALVESTON TEXAS SEASCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
By Paul Schumann
Located in San Antonio, TX
Atlantic Coast. His favorite site remained the Texas Gulf Coast, however, for its tropical colors and
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Campaign Island Style Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Style Ficks Reed & McGuire
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1930
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Eileen Lake
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Eileen Lake Crayon on paper, early1930's Initialed in pencil lower right (see photo) Titled and
Category

1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Crayon

Art Deco Czech Malachite Glass Molded Panel
Located in Riverdale, NY
tropical scene by the sea. 6.5" x 5" Panel. 1930's Czech.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Restored Original Paul Frankl 3-Strand Half Moon Lounge Chair Cobra Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
that flow with the chairs shape. 1930, United States Lounge chair: 31" tall x 36" wide x 38" deep
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan & Grass Mat China Cabinet/Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1/2" High 30" W 13 1/2" L United States, 1930 We only purchase and sell only the best and finest
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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3 Strand Rattan Spoke Half Moon Arm Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1930 three-strand half-moon sectional spoked sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl with the
Category

Vintage 1930s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930 reed rattan room divider folding screen in the style of furniture by Gabriella Crespi
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Vintage 1930s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Side Table with Two-Tier Formica Tops
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style two-tier 3/4 round pretzel end tables with two-tier Formica tops, circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Hans Kögl Palm Tree Floor lamp -XL- 1970's Germany
By Hans Kögl
Located in The Hague, NL
atmosphere and warmth. It tells a story of a Hollywood Regency high class ambiance, 1930s Hollywood movies
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tear Drop arm" . 1930, United We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Armchairs by Moveis Gerdau, Bentwood and Cane, 1930
By Móveis Gerdau
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs was produced by the Brazilian company Móveis Gerdau in the 1930s. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Restored Stacked Rattan Side Lamp Table w/ Mahogany
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930. All pieces listed are professionally restored. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored arched Rattan Bar Stools w/ Studded Nailhead Red Seats, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan These designers and
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Naugahyde, Rattan

Large Restored Stacked Rattan Bar with Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan These designers and companies helped
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Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Restored Tiger Bamboo Tortoise Pedestal Side Table W/ Organic Formed Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bottom shelf. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan
Category

Vintage 1930s American Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo

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1930s Tropical For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930s tropical you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1930s tropical — often made from glass, paint and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1930s tropical you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s tropical, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1930s tropical that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hazel-Atlas, A. Rondi and Sabino Art Glass produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1930s Tropical?

A 1930s tropical can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.