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Art Deco Plane

Art Deco Plane Cufflinks
Art Deco Plane Cufflinks

Art Deco Plane Cufflinks

$975

W 0.5 in L 0.5 in

Art Deco Plane Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare, collectible Art Deco cufflinks depicting period war planes in flight with flood

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gilt Metal

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Cincinnati, OH

streamline Art Deco automotive history.

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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Trifari Art Deco Pave Plane
Trifari Art Deco Pave Plane

Trifari Art Deco Pave Plane

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Art Deco Pave Plane from the 1930's in high rhodium finish with pave rhinestones in

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Art Deco Pave and Enamel Plane, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with pave

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Large Art Deco Light Plane Race Trophy "William Randolph Hearst" c.1941
Large Art Deco Light Plane Race Trophy "William Randolph Hearst" c.1941

Large Art Deco Light Plane Race Trophy "William Randolph Hearst" c.1941

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Art Deco Light Plane Race Trophy "William Randolph Hearst" c.1941..The engraving indicates a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Original Vintage Poster French Army Soldier Sport Art Deco Horse Car Plane Flag
Original Vintage Poster French Army Soldier Sport Art Deco Horse Car Plane Flag

Original Vintage Poster French Army Soldier Sport Art Deco Horse Car Plane Flag

By Jean Carlu

Located in London, GB

People Join the French Army - featuring a dynamic Art Deco design by Jean Carlu (Jean Georges Carlu; 1900

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp
Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp Modelled As A Small Bi

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

ART-DECO 1930 Bi Motor Plane Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
ART-DECO 1930 Bi Motor Plane Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

ART-DECO 1930 Bi Motor Plane Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

of a bi-motor plane. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1930's with very

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vintage Poster Welding Progress Today Car Boat Plane Train Art Industry
Original Vintage Poster Welding Progress Today Car Boat Plane Train Art Industry

Original Vintage Poster Welding Progress Today Car Boat Plane Train Art Industry

By Edmond Maurus

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Art Deco poster - Progress ... Welding it today / Progres... Aujourd'hui on soude

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Stainless Cactus Cheese Plane 222
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Stainless Cactus Cheese Plane 222

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Stainless Cactus Cheese Plane 222

By Gundorph Albertus

Located in Hellerup, DK

: Sterling silver Style: Art Deco Hallmarks: With vintage Georg Jensen hallmark, made in Denmark. Dimension

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Vintage Event Poster Duisburg Art Deco Catholic Journeymens Association
Original Vintage Event Poster Duisburg Art Deco Catholic Journeymens Association

Original Vintage Event Poster Duisburg Art Deco Catholic Journeymens Association

Located in London, GB

. Gesellen Vereins - held from 16 to 18 July 1927 featuring a bold Art Deco design depicting a plane flying

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

1920s Purple Dragon Medallion Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 6'x8'9" Wool Rug
1920s Purple Dragon Medallion Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 6'x8'9" Wool Rug

1920s Purple Dragon Medallion Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 6'x8'9" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

, unadorned camel-toned border emphasizes the Art Deco preference for defined planes and simplified color

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Postal Services Advertising Poster Brussels London Air Mail
Original Vintage Postal Services Advertising Poster Brussels London Air Mail

Original Vintage Postal Services Advertising Poster Brussels London Air Mail

Located in London, GB

Londres / Night Airmail Brussels London - featuring a great Art Deco design showing a red plane lit up by

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Trophy Cup, Woshing, Shanghai c.1900
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Trophy Cup, Woshing, Shanghai c.1900

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Trophy Cup, Woshing, Shanghai c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

applied with a plane art deco style handles. Engraved with Christmas wishes 1908. Hallmarked with Chinese

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Machine Age Art Deco Skippy Sno - Plane Sled, Van Doren & Rideout Patented 1934
Machine Age Art Deco Skippy Sno - Plane Sled, Van Doren & Rideout Patented 1934

Machine Age Art Deco Skippy Sno - Plane Sled, Van Doren & Rideout Patented 1934

By John Gordon Rideout, Harold Van Doren

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Skippy Sno - Plane Sled, Van Doren & Rideout, for the American National

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Aluminum Plane on Marble Base with Engraved Name Plate Ashtray
Aluminum Plane on Marble Base with Engraved Name Plate Ashtray

Aluminum Plane on Marble Base with Engraved Name Plate Ashtray

Located in Denver, CO

Aluminium plane swivels and moves around freely on marble base. Wonderful pieces for display as

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Art Deco Articulated 14 Karat Gold Propeller Plane Charm, circa 1930
Art Deco Articulated 14 Karat Gold Propeller Plane Charm, circa 1930

Art Deco Articulated 14 Karat Gold Propeller Plane Charm, circa 1930

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm designed as a propeller plane with engraved details and articulated wheels Completed by jump

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Art Deco Brass Plane Sculpture
20th Century Art Deco Brass Plane Sculpture

20th Century Art Deco Brass Plane Sculpture

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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

20th Century Art Deco Brass Plane Sculpture

Located in IT

Handmade brass sculpture representing a plane. Art Deco period, 1930s Wien. No restoration needed

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Plane Table Lamp
Art Deco Brass Plane Table Lamp

Art Deco Brass Plane Table Lamp

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H 8 in W 13 in D 9 in

Art Deco Brass Plane Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

and a stepped Art Deco-style base. Both functional and decorative, this rare piece makes a striking

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Art Deco Ashtray Stand  with Light up Plane.
Brass Art Deco Ashtray Stand  with Light up Plane.

Brass Art Deco Ashtray Stand with Light up Plane.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Brass Art Deco ashtray stand featuring a decorative light up airplane on top with a glass light up

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chrome and Art Deco Ashtray Stand with Light Up Plane
Chrome and Art Deco Ashtray Stand with Light Up Plane

Chrome and Art Deco Ashtray Stand with Light Up Plane

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Brass Art Deco ashtray stand featuring a decorative light up airplane on top with a glass light up

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Art Deco desk
Art Deco desk

Art Deco desk

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H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 27.56 in

Art Deco desk

Located in Roma, Lazio

Particular shape and original, this Art Deco desk (the plane trapezoidal 147cm x 124cm). The

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Handle Cactus Cheese Plane #24541
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Handle Cactus Cheese Plane #24541

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Handle Cactus Cheese Plane #24541

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introduced in 1930 and features an Art Deco cactus

Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

"King Albert in His Plane" Pastel, Belgian Work, circa 1930s

"King Albert in His Plane" Pastel, Belgian Work, circa 1930s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"King Albert in his plane", pastel. Belgian work, circa 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934
Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934

Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

exhibited at the Salon of French Artists from 1907. Art Deco style sculptor, Maurice Guiraud-Rivière is the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Air Mail Special Delivery US Post Plane Train Motorcycle
Original Vintage Poster Air Mail Special Delivery US Post Plane Train Motorcycle

Original Vintage Poster Air Mail Special Delivery US Post Plane Train Motorcycle

Located in London, GB

featuring a great design on horizontal lines depicting a plane flying at speed towards white stars against a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

RAF Interest, RAF Kingstown, Early Battery Operated Plane Cigar Lighter, 1936
RAF Interest, RAF Kingstown, Early Battery Operated Plane Cigar Lighter, 1936

RAF Interest, RAF Kingstown, Early Battery Operated Plane Cigar Lighter, 1936

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in London, London

operated, George V, sterling silver cigar lighter, takes the form of a propellor plane, mounted on a wooden

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Vintage Art Deco French Pilots Recruitment Poster by Ministry of War

Original Vintage Art Deco French Pilots Recruitment Poster by Ministry of War

By Roger de Valerio

Located in London, GB

Original vintage French pilots recruitment poster issued by the Ministry of War. Art Deco image of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Original Vintage Paris Orleans Railway Poster France Algeria Morocco Travel Map
Original Vintage Paris Orleans Railway Poster France Algeria Morocco Travel Map

Original Vintage Paris Orleans Railway Poster France Algeria Morocco Travel Map

Located in London, GB

Relations France Algerie Maroc / Good Relations France Algeria Morocco - featuring a dynamic Art Deco design

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Mosquito Model
Mosquito Model

Mosquito Model

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H 20 in W 15 in

Mosquito Model

Located in London, GB

ailerons and tail plane. On Art Deco style base. Circa 1945. Dimensions: 38 cm x 51 cm x 41 cm

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Vintage 1940s British Models and Miniatures

1930s French Art Deco Wooden Air Plane Desk Model
1930s French Art Deco Wooden Air Plane Desk Model

1930s French Art Deco Wooden Air Plane Desk Model

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H 7.88 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in

1930s French Art Deco Wooden Air Plane Desk Model

Located in Ulm, DE

Air plane desk Model in brown wood, Original Art Deco France, 1930s Dimensions: Width 39 cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Chromed Air Plane Desk Model, Original Art Deco, France, 1930s
Chromed Air Plane Desk Model, Original Art Deco, France, 1930s

Chromed Air Plane Desk Model, Original Art Deco, France, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

Chromed air plane desk model, Original Patina Original Art Deco,  France, 1930s Propellers

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Deco yellow 'T-Plane' ceramic aeroplane teapot, Sadler, UK, 1930s
Art Deco yellow 'T-Plane' ceramic aeroplane teapot, Sadler, UK, 1930s

Art Deco yellow 'T-Plane' ceramic aeroplane teapot, Sadler, UK, 1930s

Located in Firenze, IT

A rare Art Deco 'T-Plane' aeroplane teapot Sadler, UK, 1930s. First edition ceramic in custard

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Gala Sonic Chrome Model of a Jet Plane
1950s Gala Sonic Chrome Model of a Jet Plane

1950s Gala Sonic Chrome Model of a Jet Plane

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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

1950s Gala Sonic Chrome Model of a Jet Plane

By Ronson

Located in Dereham, GB

Vintage Chrome plated table lighter, in the form of a Jet fighter Plane circa 1950 Cigarette

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

1930s Hydro Plane Vide Poche/Empty Pocket Tray, USA
1930s Hydro Plane Vide Poche/Empty Pocket Tray, USA

1930s Hydro Plane Vide Poche/Empty Pocket Tray, USA

By Metalcraft, Raymond Loewy

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Art deco float/sea/hydro plane vide poche or empty pocket tray made of chromed brass. Plane

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF
Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF

Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF

Located in London, GB

RAF Supermarine Spitfire plane, a Forces Aeriennes Francaises Libres and United States Air Force USAF

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF
Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF

Original Vintage War Poster United For The Liberation WWII Spitfire Planes RAF

Located in London, GB

RAF Supermarine Spitfire plane, a Forces Aeriennes Francaises Libres and United States Air Force USAF

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Cast Aluminum Stylized Fighter Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Art Deco Cast Aluminum Stylized Fighter Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand

Art Deco Cast Aluminum Stylized Fighter Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

States and dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period streamlined Art Deco style. The plane is

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French wooden Art Deco Model Airplane "China Clipper" model
French wooden Art Deco Model Airplane "China Clipper" model

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

Silver-plate Art Deco Bi-Plane Desk Companion Inkwell by Reichenberg
Silver-plate Art Deco Bi-Plane Desk Companion Inkwell by Reichenberg

Silver-plate Art Deco Bi-Plane Desk Companion Inkwell by Reichenberg

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Silver plated bi plane desk companion by F. Reichenberg, Germany. The pilot and gunner seats are

Category

20th Century German Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Original French Wood and Chrome Model Plane Art Deco, Period 1930s
Original French Wood and Chrome Model Plane Art Deco, Period 1930s

Original French Wood and Chrome Model Plane Art Deco, Period 1930s

Located in Oakland, CA

Very original wooden and chrome model of a four engined plane, it's a good looking piece with lots

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Jet Plane Desk Sculpture Art Deco-ish in Style
Jet Plane Desk Sculpture Art Deco-ish in Style

Jet Plane Desk Sculpture Art Deco-ish in Style

Located in San Francisco, CA

What high-rolling, self-possessed executive wouldn't want this sculpture to adorn his desk, to remind visitors of how sleekly, economically, swiftly, and powerfully she conducts her ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Old Plane Model
Old Plane Model

Old Plane Model

Located in deauville, FR

Old plane model in wood and metal.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Old Plane Model
Old Plane Model

Old Plane Model

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H 11.82 in D 23.63 in

Old Plane Model

Located in deauville, FR

Old plane model in wood and nickel plated chrome steel.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Old Plane Model Ashtray
Old Plane Model Ashtray

Old Plane Model Ashtray

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H 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Old Plane Model Ashtray

Located in deauville, FR

Old plane model ashtray in bakelite and chrome steel.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Cheese Plane

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Cheese Plane

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Cheese Plane. Measures 21 cm / 8 17/64 in.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Cheese Plane No 222
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Cheese Plane No 222

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Cheese Plane No 222

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Pyramid sterling silver cheese plane No 222. Measures 20 cm / 7 7/8 in.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Art Deco Airplane Aeroplane Lamp Light
Original Art Deco Airplane Aeroplane Lamp Light

Original Art Deco Airplane Aeroplane Lamp Light

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Lamp DC 3 Plane on lower, decorated Chrome base, with a white Alabaster with a small

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

An Art Deco walnut coffee/display cabinet from France c.1930
An Art Deco walnut coffee/display cabinet from France c.1930

An Art Deco walnut coffee/display cabinet from France c.1930

Located in Houston, TX

walnut used in the construction of this unique table. Because Art Deco relies on broad flat planes to

Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928
Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928

Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in ., Gloucestershire

wonderful Art Deco skyscrapers, ocean liners and sailing boats. The 1920s New York skyline features a

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Georg Jensen Cactus Cheese Plane #222 in Sterling Silver and Stainless
Georg Jensen Cactus Cheese Plane #222 in Sterling Silver and Stainless

Georg Jensen Cactus Cheese Plane #222 in Sterling Silver and Stainless

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Cactus cheese plane #222 in sterling silver and stainless steel. Measures: 20.5 cm / 8

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Art Deco World War II Air Plane Sculpture
Art Deco World War II Air Plane Sculpture

Art Deco World War II Air Plane Sculpture

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H 22 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Art Deco World War II Air Plane Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authentic Art Deco airplane sculpture featuring the heavy bomber “Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress” in

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

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Art Deco Plane For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco plane you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art deco plane for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco plane — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco plane is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made art deco plane has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Jean Carlu and Harold Van Doren are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Plane?

The average selling price for an art deco plane at 1stDibs is $957, while they’re typically $154 on the low end and $9,717 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.

Questions About Art Deco Plane
  • 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 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 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.