Airplane Model Art Deco
Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood, thuja, metal and marble
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, circa 1930
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
$1,100
H 9.44 in W 8.25 in D 12.19 in
Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925.
Fantastic desk / counter airplane
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$3,600 Sale Price
30% Off
H 11.03 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s.
Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French.
The Dewoitine was a Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,499
H 14.57 in W 30.71 in D 21.07 in
Art Deco Vintage Junkers Airplane Desk Model 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Vintage Junkers Airplane Desk Model. Wooden made, with Aluminion parts and a marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model. c 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Model airplane mounted on a wooden globe stand. The
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s.
Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$2,500 Sale Price
34% Off
H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Mid-century Desk Airplane / Bomber Model 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Midcentury Desk Aircraft model mounted on a stand. The aircraft is a four-engine propeller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model.
Pan-Am wooden airplane model.
It was in an
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938.
The Boeing Clipper was a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s. RAF
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$2,999
H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940
By Various Makers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane or seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
French Art Deco Airplane Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1930s handmade airplane model crafted from wood with applied metal accents. Great desk
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Model Propeller Airplane Wood Metal Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
French Model Propeller Airplane Wood Metal Art Deco. Mixed wood with lots of metalwork. Wings
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This is a large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from teak wood and aluminium
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
H 8.67 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wooden airplane model, mounted on a stylized wooden plinth by Anthoine Art Bois
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
H 11.82 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Bomber - Fighter Desk Airplane Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice airplane desk model. Mounted over a aluminium and wooden base. Perfect Aviation item for
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Airplane Desk Model, France, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco aviation desk bomber model. Unique piece!
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model of a Couzinet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco wooden Airplane model of a Couzinet 70, also called the Rainbow.
The Couzinet 70 Arc-en
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Douglas DC3 Airplane Heavy Desk Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco aviation model. Heavy DC3 desk model. It has a front tray for keys or coins
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Iron
20th Century Polished Aluminium Model Of A Bomber Airplane, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Stunning mid-20th century model of an bomber airplane, made of polished aluminum, standing on an
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model, mounted on a stylized wooden plinth designed by Anthoine Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Model Airplane Paper Weight
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France is this wonderful Art Deco airplane model and dates to the 1930s. These
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Model Airplane Paper Weight
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France is this wonderful airplane model. These make ideal paper weights or desk
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This large Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a huge wood ball. This large Art Deco model
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This Art Deco model
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane model by Anthoine Art Bois, 1930s. Large wooden and metal swiveling
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Jet Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning hand-made oak sculpture aviation model featuring a jet airplane. Rounded stepped oak
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Spitfire Bakelite Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Art Deco early Bakelite sculpture aviation model featuring a Spitfire airplane. The
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Art Deco wood and chrome airplane model, mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Lacquer Wood Airplane Model, France, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco lacquer wood airplane model, France, 1930s.
Very nice and rare airplane model, made of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Wood Airplane Glider Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely French Art Deco wooden sculpture aviation model featuring a glider airplane or sailplane
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Art Deco Figural Airplane Glider Model, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare vintage Art Deco elegant sculpture model featuring a bronze gilder. Square geometric bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Art Deco Wooden and Cast Aluminium Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage French Art Deco wood and cast aluminium airplane model, mounted on a stylized plinth. This
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice large 20th century, Art Deco streamline airplane wooden desk model sculpture. Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice large 20th century, Art Deco streamline airplane wooden desk model sculpture. Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in
Art Deco Airplane Model Paperweight or Desk Piece, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco Aviation desk piece. Made of aluminium and brass. Military airplane.
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Art Deco, 1940s Wooden and Aluminum Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome French Art Deco wood and aluminum airplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Cast Aluminum Stylized Fighter Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Art Deco / Modernism / Vintage Airplane Desk Model, ca. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism - Vintage Airplane desk model. Fantastic polished aluminium and brass aviation
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a striking large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from zebra wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism airplane desk model. Fantastic Douglas DC-3 wooden and aluminium model. Lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism airplane desk model. Fantastic Douglas DC-3 Silvered Brass over wooden and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning war airplane aviation model. It is a large wooden airplane model with lots of details
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large bronze desk model of the famous WWII / 1950's airplane The Constellation.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Douglas DC-3 Pan-Am Travel Agency Airplane Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism Airline model. Fantastic Douglas DC3 wooden and aluminium model. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Aviation Objects
Aviation Cast Aluminum and Wood Airplane Model, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French airplane model mounted on a wood plinth. This nice sculptural model airplane is made
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Heinkel 111 Airplane Aviation Model Aluminum and Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great looking 1930s wood and aluminum airplane model, mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
vintage Chrome model of WW11 Bomber Airplane on stand
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Dereham, GB
vintage Chrome model of WW11 Bomber Airplane on stand
Circa 1930s
Chrome plated on Brass
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Douglas DC-2 Airplane Aluminum Model Lamp, circa 1934
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare polished aluminum lamp model created for Douglas Aircraft and TWA in 1934 by the Victor F
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Historic Vintage Wooden Model Art Deco Style Airplane
Located in Oakland, CA
A very interesting and nicely carved Art Deco wooden model of a pre war mono winged airplane that
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
German Art Deco Silverplated Airplane SMOKERS COMPANION
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This vintage silver plated German art deco “Smokers’ Companion” airplane is a masterpiece of
Category
20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Art Deco Model Wood and metal airplane
Located in Oakland, CA
A very rare wooden and metal airplane, a wonderful piece of sculpture, totally serving as a visual
Category
Vintage 1930s French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
French wooden Art Deco Model Airplane "China Clipper" model
Located in Oakland, CA
Nice French wood & nickel Art Deco plane. Looks like a China Clipper. The condition is great, rich
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eastern Airlines Painted Metal Constellation Airplane Desk Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
produce, and only 259 commercial airplanes were ever built. This metal model is painted in Eastern
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model
Located in Retie, BE
Stunning airplane model-that special desk ornament.
Wooden plane model with metal details, wings
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
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Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of two deer.
Measures: Width 75 cm.
height 38 cm.
Weight 17 kg.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Antique 1850s English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Other Paintings
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Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock
English Moderne Circa 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
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H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
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H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Airplane Model Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic airplane model art deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every airplane model art deco was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect airplane model art deco — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each airplane model art deco bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one airplane model art deco that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anthoine Art Bois and Pan American Airways produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for an airplane model art deco at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.
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We’ve trained our eyes on the sky, dreaming of flight, for centuries. While history shows that pioneering aviator duo the Wright brothers wouldn’t leave the ground for a sustained flight in a powered aircraft until the early 1900s, inventors, venturesome industrial designers and artists all over the world were ready for one much sooner.
During the 16th century, Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook drawings of birds as well as human mechanical flight and famed blueprints for a “flying machine” captured imaginations and inspired future artists. Modern-day aviation fans might take to framing technical drawings and sketches of aircraft for a salon-style hang as a tribute to the history of air travel in their home. The breathtaking mid-century artwork of Italian aviation advertising draftsman Riccardo Cavigioli also makes for rich vintage aviation wall decor, telling stories of human ingenuity in watercolor paintings and pencil sketches.
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