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1960 Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Coffee Jug
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee jug in the Art Deco style
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1960's Atomic Era Art Deco style Zeppelin
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

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EPNS

Large Art Deco wall sconce, glass reeds, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Applique da parete di grandi dimensioni, realizzata negli anni ’30 in pieno stile Art Deco
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Circa 1960 Original Golf Poster by Satomi - Japanese Art Deco
Located in PARIS, FR
designer known for his Art Deco posters, some of which are exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the
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1960s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

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Paper

1960's French Portrait Three Art Deco Ladies Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 12. x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal for many interiors
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

French Art Deco leather armchair, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This black leather armchair boasts stunning lines reminiscent of the heyday of Art Deco. The seat
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Faux Leather

1960's French Portrait Three Art Deco Ladies Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 12. x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal for many interiors
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Art Deco Style Portrait of beautiful woman Painting - Apocalypse Now Artist
By Bob Peak
Located in Miami, FL
of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angles. We feel that our work has a little more detail
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1960s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Masonite, Fiberboard

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Style French Sideboard with Brass Details, C 1960
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking mid-century French sideboard featuring a bold structural design with refined geometric detailing. This elegant piece combines functional storage with sophisticated aesthet...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Rocking Chair J. Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco and modern.    
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Ash

Japanese Art Deco 4-Panel Screen with Riders Taming Horses, Ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco 4-Panel Screen with Riders Taming Horses, Ca. 1960s
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Murano Glass Sculpture 'The Lovers' by Zanetti, Italy, 1960
By Zanetti Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Italy, CIRCA 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

1960's Italian Art Deco style Natuzzi Leather Swivel Club Chair
By Natuzzi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1960's Art Deco Leather Swivel Club Chair by Natuzzi, Italy. Very high quality Club Chair.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

Art Deco African Mayan Bronze oak wood midcentury 20thC Mask 1960s Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
the raised details. CREATOR: Unknown PLACE OF ORIGIN: France DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Masks

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Brass

Bucherer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1960's Art Deco Style Glazed Black Ceramic Table Lamp on Lucite Base
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Art Deco Style Black Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp on Lucite Base. Gorgeous design!
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Neoclassical art deco console, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical Art Deco console, circa 1950-1960. Lacquered metal, brass and laminate with faux
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass, Metal

1960's VTG MCM Murano White & Purple Art Glass Ashtray / Trinket Dish, Italy
Located in New York, NY
1960's VTG MCM Murano White & Purple Art Glass Ashtray / Trinket Dish, Italy Made in Italy In
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanity Items

Pair of French Art Deco Figured Walnut Nightstands Bedside Cabinets, circa 1960
By Suzanne Guiguichon
Located in London, GB
A Harlequin pair of French Art Deco figured walnut nightstands bedside cabinets, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Night Stands

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Brass

Art Deco Glass Vase by Anatole Riecke, Twisted Design, 1960
By A. Riecke
Located in London, GB
the Art Deco era. Unique piece. Signed and dated 05/08/1960. Price for one piece
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Vases

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Crystal

Art Deco Two Tone Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Two Tone 9k Gold (stamped 375) Natural Diamond & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold

“La Paloma” Artwork Panel by Alvar Sunol, circa 1960
By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Located in Saint ouen, FR
“La Paloma” artwork panel by Alvar Sunol - Circa 1960 Brass plaque on wood Signed Measures
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Modernist Antelope Animal Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Experience the timeless allure of vintage Art Deco with our captivating framed oil painting—a
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1960s Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Buren Steel Art Deco Round Watch in New Old Stock Condition from 1960's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

A Poetic ART-DECO NEO-CLASSICAL Zoomorphic OWL TABLE LAMP, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and spectacular owl lamp, Art-deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, superb owl in
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

An ART-DECO Telescopic NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant circular lamp with a tripod structure and 3 lights, Art-deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece or Flower Bowl in Translucent Crystal, 1960, France
By Art Vannes
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. Beautiful decorative objet in translucent crystal. Signature of the producer ART VANNES France under the
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Crystal

Set of 2 Hillebrand Art Deco shell opal glass wall lamps, 1960
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The clear lines of these Hillebrand lamps in Art Deco style show the full elegance of these
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass

Pair- Art Deco Goatskin Armchairs Aldo Tura Style Fabric Upholstery Italy 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of elegant Italian Aldo Tura Style Art Deco armchairs in lacquered goatskin. The Side Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Goatskin

2 NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO Side or COFFEE TABLES by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960
By Maison Baguès
Located in PARIS, FR
A luxurious asymmetrical pair of coffee or side tables or rectangular bedside tables, Art-Deco, Neo
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 'Au Concert' 1966 Art Deco
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lithograph from the book ' The Posters of Toulouse-Lautrec', lithography by Mourlot Freres. Features four colors: yellow, red. dark blue and deep grey. This is the smallest of Laut...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Small Vintage Chandelier Art Deco Colored Glass and Brass Light, Belgium, 1960
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very nice small glass ceiling lamp. Art Deco Belgian ceiling lamp with yellow glass shade, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Andy Warhol, Offset Lithograph with Collage of Colored Leather Samples, 1960
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol (1928-1987). 1960, Untitled (Fleming-Joffe Colors). Offset lithograph with collage of
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Leather, Paper

A NEO-CLASSICAL Bronze ART-DECO WALL APPLIQUE by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960
By Maison Baguès
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious wall light with 2 arms of light, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Mirror Glass Brass & Wood Service Five Bowls Art Deco Style, c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
brass and wood cap. Art Déco style Good condition Shipping: 25 / 38 / 15.5 cm 2.1 kg.   
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Serving Bowls

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Brass

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood and Parchment, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and (Parchment in leather) Italian We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Murano Art Glass Round Pink Color Italian Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
evidence precisely from the first photo, a striking color for this chandelier. All in Murano art glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Geometric Chinese Rug Dragons 1960
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco rug 9x12 Dragons Chinese rug Ivory Rug 6x9 Chinese Rug 1960 5'10" x 8'10" (6
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Geometric Chinese Rug Dragons 1960
Located in New York, NY
1960 "This is a very beautiful vintage Art Deco rug. This piece has incredible design elements
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1960's BIBA art deco printed jacquard mini dress
By Biba
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, art deco printed jacquard mini dress with flounced collar, padded shoulders and heart
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1960s British Day Dresses

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
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1960s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960 Young Naked Woman Painting Signed Hilgers Olympia Nude Art Deco
By A. David
Located in Marseille, FR
woman sort of naked Olympia in the Art Deco style. Canvas size 100 x 50 cm and frame dimensions 58 x 108
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco All Glass Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made by Kamenicky Senov in the 1960's, in former Czechoslovakia. Made of brass, metal and glass
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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Portrait of a Blonde Beauty, Art Deco Oil Painting by Bernard Locca
By Bernard Locca
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Bernard Locca, French (1926 - 1997) Title: Portrait of a Blonde Beauty Year: 1963 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 36 in. x 29 in. (91.44 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 4...
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1960s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Art Deco vase in fine earthenware in apple green, by Digoin-Sarreguemines 1960.
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large vase with typical Art Deco motifs and a large open neck encircled by a golden border
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of 1960's Stiffel Brass Art Deco Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of art deco brass Stiffel tall table lamps. Lamps have detailed brass bases with four
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco walnut table, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - auxiliary in Art Deco style, made of walnut wood with unique grain on the top. The
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Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

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Walnut

2 Small ART-DECO MODERNIST NEOCLASSICAL Craqueled Wood TABLE LAMPS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A small and elegant pair of ovoid table lamps, to be attributed, France 1960. These pieces bodies
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Brass

Art deco armchair, 1960s France
Located in Brussels, BE
Art deco style armchair from 1960s France, featuring new blue velvet fabric. Great condition. Do
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of beautiful and sensual ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, thin and small but massive
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960 Retro, Chic, Art
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco walnut coffee table, Poland, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elongated coffee table - bench. A table with a geometric form, characteristic of the Art Deco
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Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

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Walnut

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1960 Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1960 art deco for your home. Each 1960 art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. There are many kinds of the 1960 art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1960 art deco, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, GPO ( General Post Office ) and Glashütte Limburg each produced at least one beautiful 1960 art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1960 Art Deco?

Prices for a 1960 art deco start at $74 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $2,235.

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 1960 Art Deco
  • 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, 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 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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.