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When was Kensington Ware made?
Kensington Ware was made during the 20th century. In 1934, Alcoa began producing tableware and decorative items out of aluminum under the Kensington Ware brand name. The company shuttered its New Kensington, Pennsylvania, plant and discontinued the line in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Kensington Ware tableware and giftware.
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Art Deco Brushed Aluminum & Glass Centerpiece Bowl signed Kensington
By Kensington Ware
Located in New York, NY
This striking centerpiece bowl by Kensington showcases the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Art Deco movement. Created circa 1935, it features a clean and sop...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Candle Holders in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Kensington
By Kensington Ware
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco candle holders by Kensington exemplifies the sleek geometry and modern sophistication characteristic of the Art Deco era. Created circa 1935, these piec...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Candelabras

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Aluminum

Art Deco Ice Bucket in Blue Glass W/ Aluminum Base & Tongs signed Kensington
By Kensington Ware
Located in New York, NY
This strikingly elegant Art Deco ice bucket, crafted in blue glass with an aluminum base and accompanying tongs, is a quintessential example of American design from the 1930s. Signed...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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Glass

Set of Three Deco Aluminum 'Stratford' Compotes by Lurelle Guild for Kensington
By Lurelle Guild, Kensington Ware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice set of three Art Deco aluminum compotes from the 'Stratford' series (Model 7411), conceived and designed by Lurelle Guild for Kensington in 1934. On...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Aluminum

Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand
By Lurelle Guild, Kensington Ware
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Gold Plate 2 tier Center Handled snack, pastry, cake treats stand or serving tray designed by Lurelle Guild. The textured free-form biomorphic relief design looks very Mid-...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Gold Plate, Aluminum

Lurelle Guild Deco Aluminum Pitcher for Kensington
By Kensington Ware
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful aluminum Pitcher form by Lurelle Guild for Kensington.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Aluminum

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