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Art Deco Cowan Pottery

"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan
"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan

"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan

By Thelma Frazier Winter, Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter depicts a riot ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pottery

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Ceramic

Art Deco Matte Yellow and Glossy Blue Ceramic Console Bowl by Cowan Pottery
Art Deco Matte Yellow and Glossy Blue Ceramic Console Bowl by Cowan Pottery

Art Deco Matte Yellow and Glossy Blue Ceramic Console Bowl by Cowan Pottery

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frond-form pedestal console bowl/centerpiece by Cowan Pottery (ca. late 1920s/early 1930s, Ohio, USA). Cowan was perhaps most recognized for producing the Viktor Schreckengost-design...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s
"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s

"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cowan only operated for a short time, from 1912 to 1931, but during that time became one of America's leading pottery companies, producing Arts and Crafts and Art Deco artware.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Atalanta and Hound, " Large, Rare Jade-Green Art Deco Wall-Mounted Bowl, Cowan
"Atalanta and Hound, " Large, Rare Jade-Green Art Deco Wall-Mounted Bowl, Cowan

"Atalanta and Hound, " Large, Rare Jade-Green Art Deco Wall-Mounted Bowl, Cowan

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly glazed in a vivid, jade green glaze, this large and rare wall-mounted shallow bowl was designed by Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery at the height of its success during ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929

Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929

By Waylande Gregory, Cowan Pottery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It moved to Rocky River, Ohio in 1920, and operated until 1931, when the financial stress of the Great Depression resulted in its bankruptcy. Cowan Pottery produced both artistic and...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

"Phoenix Bowl", Large, Low Art Deco Bowl w/ Phoenix Motif by Gregory for Cowan
"Phoenix Bowl", Large, Low Art Deco Bowl w/ Phoenix Motif by Gregory for Cowan

"Phoenix Bowl", Large, Low Art Deco Bowl w/ Phoenix Motif by Gregory for Cowan

By Cowan Pottery, Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bathed in a vivid, fresh jade green glaze, this large and rare low bowl featuring a Phoenix bird at its center, its wings outstretched, was designed by Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pot...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze
"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze

"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The lid maintains its sponge in the hollow interior, which would have been used to humidify the contents. Cowan only operated for a short time, from 1912 to 1931, but during that ti...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Ceramic

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Large Cowan Turquoise Ceramic Bowl
Large Cowan Turquoise Ceramic Bowl

Large Cowan Turquoise Ceramic Bowl

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H 3.5 in Dm 13 in

Large Cowan Turquoise Ceramic Bowl

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Austin, TX

A large ceramic bowl of turquoise and maize attributed to Cowan Pottery Studio.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pottery

Pair of Art Deco Cowan Pottery Figural Candelabra, circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Cowan Pottery Figural Candelabra, circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Cowan Pottery Figural Candelabra, circa 1930

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Art Deco Cowan pottery figural double candlesticks feature dancing women in foliate setting and incised Cowan maker mark on bases, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco 1930 Cowan Pottery Figural Female Beauty Flower Frog "Awakening"
Art Deco 1930 Cowan Pottery Figural Female Beauty Flower Frog "Awakening"

Art Deco 1930 Cowan Pottery Figural Female Beauty Flower Frog "Awakening"

By Cowan Pottery

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A ceramic flower frog statue by Cowan Pottery titled "Awakening " features a stunning Art Deco lady standing in a lotus flower.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Waylande Gregory Art Deco "Aztec Man" for Cowan Pottery
Waylande Gregory Art Deco "Aztec Man" for Cowan Pottery

Waylande Gregory Art Deco "Aztec Man" for Cowan Pottery

By Waylande Gregory, Cowan Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco "Aztec Man" by ceramics sculptor Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery, circa 1928.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan
"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan

"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan

By Waylande Gregory, Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This lovely oblong dish features one of the classic subjects of high style Art Deco design -- the leaping antelope -- but in other respects it is highly unusual.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Cowan Pottery Ginger Jar
Art Deco Cowan Pottery Ginger Jar

Art Deco Cowan Pottery Ginger Jar

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H 8.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Art Deco Cowan Pottery Ginger Jar

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Waltham, MA

Rare and unusual Cowan Pottery Chinese “Ginger Jar” style covered urn with a carved lid and base. Cowan Pottery operated for a short period in the 1920s and many of the best well-kno...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cowan Pottery R. Guy Cowan Art Deco Cubist Machine Age Table Lamp
Cowan Pottery R. Guy Cowan Art Deco Cubist Machine Age Table Lamp

Cowan Pottery R. Guy Cowan Art Deco Cubist Machine Age Table Lamp

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Cowan R. Guy Cowan Art Deco Cubist Machine Age Table Lamp with finial Impressive original early Art Deco skyscraper form by Cowan.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Two 1920s Cowan Pottery Iridescent Luster Glaze Vases in Marigold and Larkspur
Two 1920s Cowan Pottery Iridescent Luster Glaze Vases in Marigold and Larkspur

Two 1920s Cowan Pottery Iridescent Luster Glaze Vases in Marigold and Larkspur

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two American art pottery vases with Marigold and Larkspur reflective luster glazes from Cowan Pottery Studio, dating 1922-1927. Both vases were slip cast and decorated with Cowan's b...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

"New England Style" Folk Art Wood Whale Wall Sculpture "made of pine wood - oiled with food grade mineral oil" "ready to hang" "perfect for a beach house" "small portion of upper t...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

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French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Maroon Glaze, Accolay Style

French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Maroon Glaze, Accolay Style

By Accolay Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully hand made French ceramic vessel featuring a speckled maroon glaze and picched/ruffled lip.

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Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

$232 / item

H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

Located in Christchurch, GB

Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...

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Mid Century Butterfly Chair,  Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair,  Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland.  Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

$2,400 / item

H 2.21 in Dm 17.96 in

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

  White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design
Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design

Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design

$65 / item

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in

Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design

Located in New York, NY

The first book from the AD100 interior designer renowned for joyful, vibrant, intensely personal homes imbued with art, pattern, and craftsmanship A decidedly global outlook best de...

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2010s American Books

Materials

Paper

Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire
Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire

Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire

$7,200

H 91 in W 52 in D 19.25 in

Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Paint decorated 19th century French cornflower blue armoire in three parts. The armoire with two doors having brass escutcheon plates, recessed cartouche form panels separated by mus...

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4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
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Located in Dayton, OH

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows

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Lead

French Handmade Terracotta Anduze Planter by La Madeleine
French Handmade Terracotta Anduze Planter by La Madeleine

French Handmade Terracotta Anduze Planter by La Madeleine

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant French ceramic planter was crafted in Anduze, southern France. Made in the traditional Provençal manner, the vessel features the classic campana form with a generous rol...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

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Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray

$150 / item

H 1.97 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray

By Les Ottomans

Located in Milan, IT

Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Iron

Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden
Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden

Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden

$60 / item

H 12.4 in W 10.4 in D 1.73 in

Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden

Located in New York, NY

Author Bunny Williams, Photographs by Annie Schlechter A natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, this is Bunny Williams’ most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Art Deco Bowl with Songbirds by Mequinion, in Jade Green and Yellow
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By Roger Mequinion

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully glazed and carved in tones of jade green and pale yellow, this unique bowl ringed with songbirds and vines was made Roger Mequinion in France. The artist produced an ent...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

"TRACCIA" Bird Leg Table, Meret Oppenheim, Simone Intl, Original Production 1975
"TRACCIA" Bird Leg Table, Meret Oppenheim, Simone Intl, Original Production 1975

"TRACCIA" Bird Leg Table, Meret Oppenheim, Simone Intl, Original Production 1975

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

* Please Note: This Table Offered Is From The Original SIMON International Production (1975-1980) / It is the True VINTAGE Version, not the contemporary reproduction!! Actua...

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Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Brass Repoussé Bowl
Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Brass Repoussé Bowl

Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Brass Repoussé Bowl

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

A jewel-like work of metalcraft by Josef Hoffmann, this footed brass bowl (model M sh 18), designed for the Wiener Werkstätte around 1925, brings together elegant geometry with refin...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Arouca Table Light
Arouca Table Light

Arouca Table Light

$1,089 / item

H 14.18 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in

Arouca Table Light

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

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Art Deco Cowan Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art deco cowan pottery on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, every piece of art deco cowan pottery was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of art deco cowan pottery 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 choice in our collection of art deco cowan pottery, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Cowan Pottery, Waylande Desantis Gregory and Russell B. Aitken each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of art deco cowan pottery that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Cowan Pottery?

A piece of art deco cowan pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

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.