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Pair of Austrian Art Deco Wooden Armchairs
By Lieh Stuhl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Art Deco steel frame folding campaign style Armchairs with hoop design back and
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Austrian Art Deco 1920s Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1920s Austrian Art Deco chandelier or flush ceiling light composed of a chrome body and
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Carved Wood & Bronze Panther Head
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco hand carved stylized wood tiger head with nickeled bronze teeth, tongue
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Art Deco Dresser Porcelain Vase with Egyptian Figures
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Deco beige & cream colored porcelain vase with glazed classical Egyptian figures
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Karl Hagenauer bronze circa 1930 austrian Art Déco african dancer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Karl Hagenauer bronze austrian Art Deco circa 1930 representing "African dancer with
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Wall Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Madonna
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, Austria. Art deco wall figure in glazed ceramics. Madonna. Beautiful glaze in
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Art Deco Brass And Satin Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Austrian Art Deco or Jugendstil chandelier in brass with satin glass globes. Designed in the
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Austrian Art Deco Embossed Bronze Mirrored Coat Rack, 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1344 Austrian Art Deco bronze embossed mirrored hat/coat rack circa 1920's.
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Vintage 1920s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Figure in Hand-Painted and Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, Austria. Art Deco figure in hand-painted and glazed ceramics. Naked woman. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, Austria. Art Deco female face in hand painted glazed ceramics. Dated 1953. Measures
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Vide-Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Deco Vide-Poche Bronze and Green Agate ca. 1920s ABOUT Vide Poche (meaning 'empty
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Sier Kunst, Bull, Austrian Art Deco Wood & Brass Sculpture, ca. 1930
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Deco Sier Kunst Bull Wood & Brass Sculpture in Haguenauer Manner ca. 1930 DETAILS
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Austrian Art Deco Smoker Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass bowls with brass nickel-plated frame, made in Austria in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Austrian Art Deco Smoker Set
Austrian Art Deco Smoker Set
H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Austrian Art Deco, Dancer, Patinated Bronze, Onyx and Marble Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very unusual Austrian Art Deco nightstand lamp with a semi-nude exotic dancer in a
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Austrian Art Deco Nickel Pendant Lamps by School of Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Vienna, AT
These excellent and elegant pair of Austrian Art Deco Pendant lamps have been designed by school of
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Austrian Art Deco Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pendant from Austria, circa 1930. Forged and hammered steel or iron hardware with a
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Austrian Art Deco Double light sconces in metal and glass, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Deco Double light appliques in metal and glass, 1920s Pair of double light appliques
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Beige Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A spacious 6 x 9 ode to Austrian Art Deco rug styles entering Rug & Kilim’s European Collection
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Beige Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug style
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Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Austrian Art Deco Chandelier with twelve lights in metal and glass, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Deco Chandelier with twelve lights in metal and glass, 1920s Chandelier with twelve
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Brown and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from an Austrian Art Deco rug style from the Secession movement in an
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Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Austrian Art Deco Wrought Iron Dragon Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early twentieth century hand wrought iron table lamp in the abstracted form of a dragon. Lamp is entirely and exquisitely hand crafted. Lantern has eighteen panes of hammered glas...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Iron

Austrian Art Deco Wall Hanging by Wien Keramos
By Wien
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Colorful wall hanging of a stylish woman made in Austria, 1930's by Wien Keamos makers. Clearly
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Terracotta Female Nude, Austrian Art Deco, Goldscheider, Vienna
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful glazed terracotta nude, shown in a contrapposto pose. She is both modern, with her stylish hair and classical, harking back to ancient Roman sculpture. Stamped Goldscheid...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Brown Green Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
contemporary 4x6 rug from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from Austrian Art Deco rug
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Austrian Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Sparrow by Eduard Klablena
By Eduard Klablena, Langenzersdorfer Keramik
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine rare antique piece of glazed Austrian ceramic bird was designed by Eduard Klablena. This
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Art Deco Brass Hand Mirror by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing polished brass hand mirror manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1930s, marked on the underside Hagenauer Wien, WHW. Very nice original condition. A Must Have f...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1930s Rudolf Knörlein _ Goldscheider Woman Pottery Vienna Austria Art Deco
By Rudolf Knörlein, GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Brescia, IT
RUDOLF KNORLEIN / GOLDSCHEIDER Figura Art Deco Vienna, 1930 Ceramica Policroma Eccellenti
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Aubör Austrian Art Deco Geisha Girl and Fan Bronze Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair Art Deco Austrian gold cold painted stylized geisha girls and fan bookends signed
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Aubör Austrian Art Deco Geisha Girl and Fan Bronze Bookends
Aubör Austrian Art Deco Geisha Girl and Fan Bronze Bookends
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H 6.89 in W 5.81 in D 3.15 in
Austrian Art Deco Pair Alpaca Candle Holders 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1365 Pair Art Deco Austrian Alpaca silvered brass candle holders.
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Vintage 1920s Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Original 1920s Austrian Art Deco Advertising Poster for Salamander Shoes
By Kurt Libesny
Located in London, GB
Large original vintage Austrian advertising poster for Salamander shoes featuring a great Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Extra Large Austrian Art Deco Style Flush Mount, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful huge Art Deco Style flush mount, Austria, circa 1970- 1990s. This spectacular light
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Austrian Art Deco Table, Architect Robert Oerley, Original well preserved, 1910s
By Robert Oerley
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco table, Austria, Vienna. Original well preserved lacquer Architect: Robert Oerley.     
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Original Vintage Travel Poster Vienna Austria Art Deco Hermann Kosel Design Art
By Hermann Kosel
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Vienna Austria featuring a stunning Art Deco design by the
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plate & Cut Glass Casket or Table Box
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian casket or table box. With a silver plate mount, a beveled glass insert
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Austrian Art Deco Crystal Compote Centrepiece, Biscuit/Cookie Bowl, circa 1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely small Art Deco cut-crystal compote centrepiece or biscuit/cookie bowl with silvered
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Spelter

Set of Antique / Vintage German/Austria Art Deco Ceramic Plates Wilhemsburg
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Sugar jar and 2 serving dishes. Wilhemsburg Austria. Overall
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Austrian Art Deco Pottery Face Wall Mask in Manner of Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual Austrian/Czech attributed Art Deco pottery face wall mask of a lady
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Lovely Austrian Art Deco Nightstands with Inlays, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Magnificent Art Deco nightstands with inlays. The nightstands are just under 90 years old, of
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Candelabras Brass Hagenauer Vienna circa 1930 Austrian Art Deco Modern
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Pair of candelabras brass Franz Hagenauer Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1930 Austrian Art
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Art Deco Walnut Wood & Silver Plated Desk Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Cardeilhac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique early 20th century Austrian picture frame. Comprised of a silver plate mounted
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

Austrian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Mantel Clock by Anton Grath circa 1925
By Anton Grath
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK Anton Grath (Austrian, b. 1881) patinated and burnished bronze over
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20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Austrian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Girl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1920s
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO COLD-PAINTED BRONZE "GIRL IN THE TRICORN HAT" BY JOSEF LORENZL (AUSTRIAN, 1892-1950
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1920s Austrian Art Deco Crystalw/Gold Floral Band Table Lamp attr Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Opa Locka, FL
A Stunning c1920's Cut Crystal Table Lamp Attributed to Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte. Beautiful gold/ gilt floral banding and lamp is on gilt metal base.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Austrian Art Deco Bronze and Rouge Marble Lamp Retailed by B. Altman & Co.
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Deco period Austrian bronze and marble lamp. Retailed by Benjamin Altman and Co., the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rug & Kilim's Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Modern Green Wool and Silk Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Drawing inspiration from celebrated Austrian Deco rug patterns, this custom modern rug by Rug
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Brown and Black Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 Art Deco rug inspired from Austrian Secession styles, joining the European Collection by
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Brown and Black Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 Art Deco rug inspired from Austrian Secession styles, joining the European Collection by
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Modern Green Wool and Silk Custom
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Drawing inspiration from celebrated Austrian Deco rug patterns, this custom modern rug joins the
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Vintage 1980s Turkish Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

K. Perl Austrian Deco Bronze
By Karl Perl
Located in Westport, CT
Signed K. Perl Austria Art Deco nude female figure in motion on green marble original base and
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

K. Perl Austrian Deco Bronze
K. Perl Austrian Deco Bronze
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Art Deco Austrian Bronze Storks or Heron on Marble
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Austrian Art Deco storks, heron, crane? standing on a marble base. Very good condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fully Restored Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of Austrian Art Deco walnut lounge chairs. Professionally restored and reupholstered. Wood
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Blanc de Chine Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Porcelain blanc de chine elephant, Austria, Art Deco period. Chip on tip of ear and front right
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Blanc de Chine Elephant
Art Deco Blanc de Chine Elephant
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 3 in
Art Deco Austrian Carved & Hollowed Out Exotic Woods Table Lamp C1939
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved exotic all wood (bese & shade) table lamp from Austrian art Deco era. Shade
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Country Tyrol Two Hand Decorated Nightstands, solid larch Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Art Deco country Tyrol two nightstands hand decorated, in massive larch, wax polished
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Country Night Stands

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Butter Dish from C.F. Boseck and Co., 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
C.F. Boseck and Co., Bohemia, Austria Art Deco porcelain Butter Dish from 1920's. Beautiful hand
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Original Art Deco Dolphine Bronze Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 1914
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Rich decorated Austrian Art Deco bronze chandelier with mythical creature. Caste and wrought parts
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Period Flamenco Dancer Sculpture, signed Barner
By Bruno Zach
Located in Bronx, NY
. Barner) an Austrian Art Deco sculptor of Ukrainian birth. Bronze in excellent condition. Marble base with
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Austrian Red Leather Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of outstanding Austrian Art Deco armchairs, handcrafted bent and carved beechwood, dyed to
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Austria Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Austria art deco available at 1stDibs. Each Austria art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 1788 options for an antique or vintage Austria art deco now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Austria art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Austria art deco, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Stefan Dakon each produced at least one beautiful Austria art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Austria Art Deco?

Prices for a Austria art deco start at $136 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $2,421.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Austria Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.