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What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins.
Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$11,775
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1933 Art Deco Marathon Combination Lighter / Cigarette Case by F. A. Whittaker
Located in Red Lion, PA
1933 Art Deco Marathon Combination Lighter & Cigarette Case by F. A. Whittaker
A rare and collectible example of 1930s novelty smoking accessories, this Marathon combination lighter and cigarette case showcases the elegance and innovation of Art Deco design. Crafted in 1933 by noted designer F. A. Whittaker, the case features a stunning airbrushed geometric pattern in alternating tan/black and grey/black abstract motifs, with a central cartouche that remains unengraved. The reverse is finished in a sophisticated grey and black design, emphasizing the clean, streamlined aesthetic typical of the era.
The interior reveals meticulous attention to detail, including a wheel-turned chrome finish, two hinged cigarette holders for added functionality, and a built-in lighter stamped with US Patent No. 1921855 and marked “Marathon, Trade Mark, Pat Applied For.” Lighter fuel can easily be added via the side compartment near the hinge, and the interior remains exceptionally clean and free of issues.
This piece shows gentle, expected wear, including minor enamel losses and an indentation at the lower left corner of the case, reflecting its authentic vintage character. Despite these imperfections, it remains a fully functional and highly desirable collector’s item.
Marathon cigarette cases were celebrated in the early 20th century for their combination of practicality and artistry, and F. A. Whittaker was a prominent designer whose work elevated everyday smoking accessories into objects of sophistication. Collectors prize these cases for their mechanical ingenuity, stylish Art Deco design, and historical significance, making them a standout addition to any collection of vintage lighters...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
SIMONET Freres Modernist French Art Deco Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Modernist Art Deco Chandelier for SIMONET Frères, 1920s — Bronze & Glass. This exquisite French Modernist Art Deco chandelier was crafted by SIMONET Frères, located at 60 Rue ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1920's Art Deco Marathon Red and Black Enamel Combo Cigarette Case and Lighter
Located in Red Lion, PA
1920s Art Deco Marathon Red and Black Enamel Combination Cigarette Case and Lighter
This rare 1920s Art Deco Marathon cigarette case and lighter is a striking example of Jazz Age de...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Spherical bas-relief in plaster by Geo Verbanck, Belgium, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare and monumental plaster bas-relief by Belgian sculptor Geo Verbanck (1881–1961), signed lower right and mounted on a custom walnut base. Dating from the 1920s, the relief is co...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster