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Art Deco brass cross around 1920s
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s

Art Deco brass cross around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass cross around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s

Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s
Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s

Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s Only polished

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s

Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

, with nice patina. Made in Germany, circa 1920s or older and marked like seen in the pictures. It has no

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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Typewriter/ Remington 10S USA, 1920s
Typewriter/ Remington 10S USA, 1920s

Typewriter/ Remington 10S USA, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA Serial number Z192196 Fully functional Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Go...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s Curved Cornice with single drawer

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s Burr Walnut top & fall with Herringbone inlay

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two Restored Console Tables, Walnut, Cherry, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Set of Two Restored Console Tables, Walnut, Cherry, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Set of Two Restored Console Tables, Walnut, Cherry, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

in) Depth: 28 cm (11 in) This set of two console tables is a masterpiece of 1920s Czechoslovak Art

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Cherry

Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s
Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s

Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Showel: H: 3cm W: 15,5cm D

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

-Measures: seat height at full extension 66cm -Seat height 45cm.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s
Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s

Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Magnificent Spanish Baroque Revival writing table dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, featuring an elegant leather-inset top framed by a richly carved wooden border. The...

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s
Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s

Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s

By Edward Farmer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Memorialized as an art and antique dealer and "collector of Chinese jades and porcelains" in a 1942 obituary in the New York Times, Edward Farmer, like his father, traveled to China ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Jade, Silver

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s
Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

and drop front secretary desk In the manner of Berkey and Gay England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with

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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco table clock around 1920s
Art Deco table clock around 1920s

Art Deco table clock around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table clock around 1920s Original condition

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair

Located in Milano, IT

the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s
Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

produced in the 1920's. We seldom see this clock, and never in this condition. It will look wonderful on an

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s
Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s Alpaca polished Original glass

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Arts & Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
1920s Antique Arts & Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell

1920s Antique Arts & Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

5.4cm/2.1" Height 8.9cm/3.5" Weight 3.4 troy ounces/106g Maker: Georg Jensen Date: circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design. Originally from the 1920’s.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs

By Shaw Walker

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The clip itself is crafted

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s
Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s

Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith was purchased by LVMH ...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.
Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

By Bohemia

Located in Praha, CZ

Model of the Tatra 11 car made of pressed crystal glass, used as a paperweight or as a decoration. Good original condition.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s

Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique carmine-colored clock, made from light mahogany with intarsia, dates back to the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

addition to any collection, writing desk, or curated interior setting. Might be a nice present for your

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

addition to any collection, writing desk, or curated interior setting. Might be a nice present for your

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s
Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s

Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

set is a masterpiece of French Art Deco from the 1920s. It is a representative suite that embodies the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

These table clocks are another excellent example of Czechoslovak horological design from the 1920s

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This luxurious table clock is a masterpiece of the peak Art Deco period, dating back to 1920s

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s
Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s

Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s A finely cast bronze and

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This refined table clock is an excellent example of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s. It

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

These table clocks represent the refined taste and craftsmanship of Czechoslovakia during the 1920s

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France
Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Located in Skien, NO

An iconic early 20th-century French Art Deco mantel clock, crafted from polished Rosso Levanto marble with a finely cast patinated spelter pheasant sculpture. The cushion-shaped mar...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Restored  Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
Restored  Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s

By Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

A table striking clock in an elegant Art Deco style from the 1920s, crafted in Czechoslovakia as a

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Spruce, Lacquer

J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s

J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s

By J.W. Benson

Located in Long Beach, CA

CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3 X Diameter 3 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s. Very nice conditions

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's
Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

interior. A functional and decorative piece Circa 1920's Height 1.5 inch, Length 7 inch, Width 3.75 inch In

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Fairies Mfg. Co. All Brass Desk Lamp WIth Cantilever Shade, 1920's
Fairies Mfg. Co. All Brass Desk Lamp WIth Cantilever Shade, 1920's

Fairies Mfg. Co. All Brass Desk Lamp WIth Cantilever Shade, 1920's

By Fairies

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Art Deco Fairies Manufacturing Company brass desk lamp, table lamp circa 1920s. Featuring an

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
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    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
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    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
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    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.