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French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier
By France Design S. A.
Located in Delft, NL
French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier SCOF "Société de Coutellerie et d’Orfèvrerie
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier
French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier
$2,408 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 0.6 in
1930 Boulenger - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Solid Sterling Silver 180 Pieces
By Charles Boulenger
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco cutlery flatware set made in solid sterling silver Minerva 1st Titre 950/1000 by Boulenger
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Papyrus Dinard Sterling Silver 173 Pces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco cutlery flatware set "Papyrus" - "Dinard" made in solid sterling silver Minerva 1st Titre
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Nantes Plated 8 People 98 Pieces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Nantes" made silver plated by Maison Puiforcat after on a model by
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Jean E. Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Menton Sterling Silver 48 Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Exceptional Art-Deco "Menton" cutlery set in solid sterling silver First Title 950/1000th by Jean E
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dessert knives bear the original composite handles. This Art Deco style silver cutlery service consists
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, Art Deco Fish Cutlery Service in Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bremer silberwarenfabrik, Germany. Art Deco fish cutlery service in silver complete for 12 people
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, Art Deco Fish Cutlery Service in Silver
Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, Art Deco Fish Cutlery Service in Silver
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 0.79 in
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Ollivant & Botsford
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twelve persons, in the Art Deco style; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Complete Art Deco Dinner Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silver cutlery number 16. Complete Art Deco dinner service for twelve people. Danish
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Complete Art Deco Dinner Service
Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Complete Art Deco Dinner Service
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 0.79 in
Art Deco "Table with 2 Cutlery Drawers ", France - 1920, '10 People'
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dining table Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for eight persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"
By Ricci Argentieri
Located in VALENZA, IT
New complete cutlery set 77 pieces in solid silver "Art Decòl" DIVA by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria
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2010s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III", Set of 12 Fruit Knives, Art Deco Silver Cutlery
Located in København, Copenhagen
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". Set of 12 fruit knives. Art Deco silver cutlery 1937. Measures
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Twelve Art Deco Pastry Forks in Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silver cutlery number 16. Twelve Art Deco pastry forks in silver 830. Dated 1942
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Located in Esbjerg, DK
140s. This pattern/dessin called Majbritt is stylistically inspired from Art Deco architecture with its
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set  by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set  by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
$1,122 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 8.67 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce
By Alphonse Debain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce This Beautiful set
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Complete Art Deco Lunch Service for 12 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silver cutlery number 16. Complete Art Deco lunch service for twelve people. Danish
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Apollonox Fish Cutlery
By Christofle
Located in Lugo, IT
Apollonox Fish Cutlery Set. 12+12 Good condition. Thank you
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Steel

Apollonox Fish Cutlery
Apollonox Fish Cutlery
$421
H 1.46 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Art Déco Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Showcase by Bruckmann &Sons Germany
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people, consisting of 140 parts, in wooden
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Table Knife Fork Stainless Sheffield Set of Cutlery 37 England Antique Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
, with unique handles. This vintage set of fine Sheffield cutlery knives and forks is done in stainless
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Set of 12 Cake Forks, English, Silver, Afternoon Tea, Cutlery, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage set of 12 cake forks. An English, silver case of afternoon tea cutlery
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Mid-20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

58 Piece Partial Cutlery Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A partial cutlery service of fifty-eight silver pieces of flatware. This classic silver service is
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

58 Piece Partial Cutlery Service
58 Piece Partial Cutlery Service
$2,200
H 2.13 in W 13.25 in D 8.25 in
Gio Ponti for Krupp Silvered Flatware Cutlery for Six, 31 pcs., Austria, 1950s
By Art.Krupp Berndorf, Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Art Deco flatware, designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp and crafted in the 1950s by Krupp
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Nickel

Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Salad Set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silver cutlery Georg Jensen salad set. Bernadotte, Georg Jensen silver flatware
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Salad Set
Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Salad Set
$288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 1.58 in
24 Piece Cutlery Service by Charles Christofle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A silver cutlery set of thirty-six pieces by renowned French goldsmith, Charles Christofle. This
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

24 Piece Cutlery Service by Charles Christofle
24 Piece Cutlery Service by Charles Christofle
$2,100
H 2.13 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in
Solid silver Commodore cutlery set, Cardeilhac by Christofle
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Paris, FR
elegance of Art Deco style. The Commodore cutlery collection features pure lines and generous volumes
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery
Located in København, Copenhagen
12 tea spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" silver cutlery. Measures: 12 cm. Marked. In very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Tableware

12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery
12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery
$320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 0.79 in
Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
is numbered LJ and includes 144 pieces: - 12 fish cutlery sets - 12 dessert spoons - 12 large knives
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
$5,057 / set
H 12.21 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Charles Duchene French Silver Plated Dessert Service Cutlery, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
in the early 1900s, features a beautifully chiseled decoration of stylized Art Deco fruits. The set
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Charles Duchene French Silver Plated Dessert Service Cutlery, 1900
Charles Duchene French Silver Plated Dessert Service Cutlery, 1900
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.37 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons by Walker & Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique George V Art Deco style straight* sterling silver cutlery set for twelve persons have been
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
table is fitted with a pair of Art Deco style gilt metal handles to each drawer, in addition to plain
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cutlery, Scroll No 22, Hammered Sterling Silver Sauce Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, cutlery, scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver sauce spoon. In perfect condition
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Cohr "Herregaard" Luncheon Knife, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Knives in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cohr "Herregaard" luncheon knife, cutlery in silver. 3 knives in stock. Measures: 20.5 cm
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Cohr "Herregaard" Luncheon Knife, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Knives in Stock
Cohr "Herregaard" Luncheon Knife, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Knives in Stock
$168 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
"Orly" Cutlery Set 89 Pieces, Lino Sabattini Christofle 1957, Silver Plated
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in NANTES, FR
"Orly" cutlery set 124 pieces, Lino Sabattini Christofle 1957, Silver Plated" Magnificent cutlery
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People, England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people. England, early 20th century. A total of
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

C.M. Cohr, Eight Person's Complete 'Saxon Flower' Dinner Cutlery of Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
C.M. Cohr, eight person's complete 'Saxon Flower' dinner cutlery of silver consisting of: Eight
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

FRENCH SILVER Carving Knife Exclusive Royal Cutlery Sterling Silver Fork & Knife
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver cutlery case. With hallmarks. Condition: Excellent condition. Highly collectable and
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Antique 1880s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

FRENCH SILVER Carving Knife Exclusive Royal Cutlery Sterling Silver Fork & Knife
FRENCH SILVER Carving Knife Exclusive Royal Cutlery Sterling Silver Fork & Knife
$1,874 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.57 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Four P. A Total of 12 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cohr old Danish silver cutlery for four p. A total of 12 p. The set consists of four spoons, four
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Four P. A Total of 12 P
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Four P. A Total of 12 P
$544 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for 6 Person a Total of 18 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cohr Old Danish silver cutlery for six person. A total of 18 pieces. The set consists of six
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for 6 Person a Total of 18 Pieces
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for 6 Person a Total of 18 Pieces
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six People, a Total of 19 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cohr old Danish silver cutlery for six people. A total of 19 pieces. The set consists of six
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six People, a Total of 19 Pieces
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six People, a Total of 19 Pieces
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
Danish Modern Silver-Plated Capri Cutlery Set for 12 Persons by Kr. J. Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
in Fredericia Denmark during the 1960s. Stylistically its inspired from Art Deco architecture with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Silver-Plated Capri Cutlery Set for 12 Persons by Kr. J. Andersen
Danish Modern Silver-Plated Capri Cutlery Set for 12 Persons by Kr. J. Andersen
$1,681 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 8.27 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
60 Piece Vintage English Silver Plated Cased Kings Pattern Cutlery Set X8
Located in Wembley, GB
silverplated Kings Pattern 8 individuals setting canteen of cutlery, 60 pieces, mid 20th century in date
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

60 Piece Vintage English Silver Plated Cased Kings Pattern Cutlery Set X8
60 Piece Vintage English Silver Plated Cased Kings Pattern Cutlery Set X8
$1,566 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 7.88 in
Old Danish Dinner Silver Cutlery for Six People, a Total of 18 Pieces, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Old Danish dinner silver cutlery for six people. A total of 18 pieces 1920s. The set consists of
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

48 Cutlery Set, Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Boxes Tableware X12
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case sets of 48 silver plated antique valuable luxury handle sterling silver dining cutlery
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Elegant set of classical 1930's cutlery for 12, Made of wood and iron.
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Forest, BE
Garantie Sollingen. ________________________________________________________ L'Art déco est un mouvement
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Vintage Silver-Plated Napkin Rings in Cutlery Design Fork, Knife Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
crossed cutlery motif of fork, knife, and spoon. These unique table accessories bring both whimsy and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

1920 set of 53 pieces cutlery in a walnut box by McPherson Brothers Glasgow
By McPherson Brothers
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1920 set of 53 pieces cutlery in a walnut box by McPherson Brothers Glasgow for 6 persons 4 big
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

24 piece Cutlery A Set of Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 24 silver plated antique valuable luxury handle sterling silver dining cutlery
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Excellent Condiction.
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of 24 French Art Deco Dinner & Cheese Knives, Steel & Bone Handles, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
cheese knives, high-end vintage cutlery, collectible Art Deco silverware. Dimentions of the largesKnives
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Horsens Denmark "Funkis III", 4 Pieces Serving Fork in Silver, Art Deco Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". 4 pieces. Serving fork in silver. Art Deco silver cutlery, 1934
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

20th Century Walnut Art Deco Cutlery Unit
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This is a Italian original Art Deco furniture. This cabinet is complete of original silver cutlery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Walnut Art Deco Cutlery Unit
20th Century Walnut Art Deco Cutlery Unit
$3,371
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Bow Fronted Canteen of Cutlery with 3 Fitted Drawers
Located in London, west Sussex
This beautiful Art Deco figured walnut bow fronted chest fitted with 3 drawers with a quantity of
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Early 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Original Art Deco Cutlery Chest by Waring & Gillow, Circa 1935
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cutlery chest by Waring & Gillow. Burr walnut veneered on solid mahogany. Cabinet doors
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Papyrus Dinard Sterling Silver 120 Pces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco cutlery flatware set "Papyrus" - "Dinard" made in solid sterling silver Minerva 1st Titre
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Papyrus Dinard Sterling Silver 131 Pces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco cutlery flatware set "Papyrus" - "Dinard" made in solid sterling silver Minerva 1st Titre
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Complete Ten-P Ercuis Art Deco Cutlery in Silver Plate, France, circa 1940
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large complete ten-piece Ercuis Art Deco cutlery in silver plate. Consisting of 10 + 10 + 10
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Art Deco Cutlery For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of art deco cutlery for your home. An item from our selection of art deco cutlery — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 167 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of art deco cutlery now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of art deco cutlery, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of art deco cutlery over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Mappin & Webb and Cooper Brothers & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Cutlery?

The average selling price for a piece of art deco cutlery at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Deco Cutlery
  • 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.