Liberty & Co. Ltd Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Spoons
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons made by Liberty & Co. Ltd in the Art Deco style, an addition to ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and numbered. Silver plated. The knife is stamped grapefruit stainless steel, knife prob...
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon, Art Deco, Denmark 1946
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver caddy spoon made by George Jensen in the Art Deco style, an addition to our Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware collection. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of art deco period 'coffee bean' coffee spoons made in 1930 by Adie Brothers
By Adie Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1930 by Adie Brothers, this handsome set of 6, George V period, Sterling Silver Set Coffee Spoons, are plain in design, with 'coffee bean' terminals. Each...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set of 12 by Cholet with Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Style 12 piece silver plated tea or coffee spoons set.
Silver Plate
$382Sale Price|30% Off
Exclusive Silver Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Antique Spoons
Located in Wembley, GB
A scarce cased set of 6 antique valuable silver spoons. An elegant Vintage Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. England 1850s. Length 12.5 cm. Weight 175.5 grams. Condition: Excellent con...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
Set of 2 Art Deco Style Metal Salad Servers, France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A decorative and practical set, perfect for collectors of vintage French tableware. Style : Art Deco Mid-Century Modern French Vintage Key Features : Set of 2 salad servers Polishe...
Metal
Silver Plated Brass and Ruby Glass Honey Bee Pot with Spoon
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful honey pot will captivate any table it is sitting on. Shaped like a honey bee, it has a body of silver plated brass and rich ruby red glass. The wings flip up to allow ...
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Silver Serving Spoon Copenhagen Danish Johannes Siggaard
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco 1930s Silver Serving Spoon Copenhagen Danish Johannes Siggaard Denmark Silver 1934 Dimensions: H x W: 37cm x 8cm This very large silver spoon was crafted in Denmark i...
Silver
Antique Art Deco Copenhagen Danish Serving Silver Spoon Christian F. Heise
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Deco Copenhagen Danish Serving Silver Spoon Christian F.
Silver
Antique Signed Red Gem-Set American Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Campbell Metcalf Silver 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver serving spoon. In sterling silver. By Campbell-Metcalf. Pattern: Colonial Set to the handle with glass cabochons in star and diamond bezels. Simpl...
Sterling Silver
A Large Serving Spoon by Carl M. Cohr Hammered Sterling Silver
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and elegant, large serving spoon by Carl. M. Cohr Meauring 9.25" long, 3" wide and weighing approx. 106 grams. Handhammered with stylized leaf decoration and complete wi...
Sterling Silver
Julietta Serving Fork and Spoon by Julia B.
By Julia B.
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Set includes one serving fork and one serving spoon. The Quattro Mani by Julia B. place settings have been produced in close collaboration with Pampaloni of Florence – we believe the...
Silver
Anastasia Serving Fork and Spoon by Julia B.
By Julia B.
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Set includes one serving fork and one serving spoon. The Quattro Mani by Julia B. place settings have been produced in close collaboration with Pampaloni of Florence – we believe the...
Silver
Cleopatra Serving Fork and Spoon by Julia B
By Julia B.
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Set includes one serving fork and one serving spoon. The Quattro Mani by Julia B. place settings have been produced in close collaboration with Pampaloni of Florence – we believe the...
Silver
Elisabetta Serving Fork and Spoon by Julia B.
By Julia B.
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Set includes one serving fork and one serving spoon. The Quattro Mani by Julia B. place settings have been produced in close collaboration with Pampaloni of Florence – we believe the...
Gold Plate
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H 6.25 in W 3.9 in D 0.75 in
Christofle Plated Silver Berry/Candy Serving Spoon for "La Paiva", Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Marquise de Paiva was a famous courtesan of the second empire who led an elegant and luxurious life in her private townhouse on the Champs Elysee and who ordered all of her silve...
Silver
Danish Art Deco Serving Spoon and Spade, Three Towers, 1910s-1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish Art Deco serving spoon and spade, three towers, 1920s.
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7. Art Deco Serving Spoon in Silver, 1936
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Art Deco serving spoon in silver 830. Dated 1936.
Silver
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H 5.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Art Nouveau Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon, 1940s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, Georg Jensen, sterling silver, ornamental serving spoon, circa 1945. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions are 5.5" L x 1.5" W.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pair of Silver Strawberry Spoons England
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
The spoons are backside hand-engraved in the typical Art Deco decor.
Silver
Art Deco Antique Sheffield Silver Plate Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer, 1860
By Sheffield
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, Sheffield silver plated serving dish, circa 1860. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions are 7" W x 4" D x 6" H.
Silver Plate
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H 0.79 in W 1.19 in L 0.79 in
Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and numbered. Silver plated. The knife is stamped grapefruit stainless steel, knife prob...
Silver
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H 0.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Art deco set of 6 sterling silver and enamel tea spoons made in 1933
By William Suckling Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1933 by William Suckling Ltd., this very stylish set of 6, George V period, Sterling Silver Tea Spoons, are presented in their original box, and feature d...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 7.96 in
Gallia For Christofle, Gravy Boat ’Swan’ and its spoon By Christian Fjerdingstad
By Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Crespières, FR
This ‘cygne’ gravy boat was created in 1935 and in the Gallia collection of Christofle designed By Christian Fjerdingstad. Gallia was the creative and avant-garde production collecti...
Metal, Silver Plate
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in D 9.5 in
Art Deco Style Amber & Colorless Glass Long Spoon & Fork Salad Serving Set
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of glass salad servers in the Art Deco style, made by Anchor Hocking, circa 1939. The long fork and spoon servers are made of molded Amber colored glass handles fused to a c...
Glass
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H 8.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Pattern Serving Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, Georg Jensen, sterling silver, pyramid pattern serving spoon, circa 1945. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions are 8.75" L x 2.5" W. ...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Serving Spoon or Salad Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" serving spoon or salad spoon. Designer: Johan Rohde. Length: 16.7 cm. Sterling silver. Stamped. In perfect condition.
2 Pieces "Mussel" Danish Silver Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
2 pieces "Mussel" Danish silver serving spoon. Measures: 22.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped: SAABY.
Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silver cutlery Georg Jensen serving spoon. Bernadotte, Georg Jensen silver flatware, cutlery pattern no. 9 Bernadotte 925 Sterling silver. Length 18.5 cm. Early stamp, ...
Serving Spoon in Hammered Sterling Silver, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Serving spoon in hammered sterling silver, 1940s. Measure: Length 23 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can polish all silver and...
Sterling Silver
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H 9.45 in Dm 1.97 in
Large Georg Jensen Acorn Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, 3 Spoons Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Georg Jensen Acorn serving spoon in sterling silver. Three spoons are available. Length: 24.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith ca...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Cactus' Cutlery, Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Cactus' cutlery. Serving spoon. Measures: 20.5 cm. In good condition. Our silversmith can remove oxidation / black spots, polish for an additional $30...
Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen. Large Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silver cutlery Georg Jensen. Large serving spoon. Bernadotte, Georg Jensen silver flatware, cutlery pattern no. 9 Bernadotte 925 sterling silver. Length 24 cm. Early st...
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: After 1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 18.2 cm.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: After 1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 20.0 cm.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" serving spoon in sterling silver. Designed by Harald Nielsen, 1926. In very good condition. Measures: 18 cm. Stamped.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acanthus serving spoon in sterling silver. Measures: Length 17 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can polish all sil...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen acorn serving spoon in sterling silver. Measures: Length 24.3 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith or jeweler can polish all sil...
Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Serving Spoon in Full Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 6, serving spoon in full silver. Denmark 1920-1930s. Measures 21.5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Serving Spoon, Sterling Silver and Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" serving spoon, sterling silver and steel. Designer: Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 20 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Large Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" large serving spoon in sterling silver. Designer: Johan Rohde. Length: 24 cm. Early stamp, 1925. In perfect condition.
Georg Jensen Cactus. Large serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus. Large serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmarked after 1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 22.5 cm.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus. Small serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus. Small serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmarked 1945-1951. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 16.7 cm.
Sterling Silver
Large Georg Jensen Acanthus Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Georg Jensen Acanthus serving spoon in sterling silver. Measures: length: 22.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can pol...
Sterling Silver
Large Georg Jensen Acanthus Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Georg Jensen Acanthus serving spoon in sterling silver. Measure: Length: 22.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can poli...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Pattern Acanthus, Designed by Johan Rohde, Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, pattern acanthus. Designed by Johan Rohde. Serving spoon sterling silver / stainless steel. Measures: Length 23.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Georg Jensen Serving Spoon in Full Sterling Silver, Silverware, Acanthus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen serving spoon in full sterling silver, silverware, Georg Jensen Acanthus. Designed by Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 17 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp.
Georg Jensen, Pattern Acanthus, Designed by Johan Rohde, Serving Spoon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, pattern Acanthus. Designed by Johan Rohde. Serving spoon sterling silver / stainless steel. Length 20.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Georg Jensen Akkeleje Serving Spoon in Silver 830. Ca. 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Akkeleje serving spoon in silver 830. Ca. 1920. Length: 19.5 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can polish all sil...
Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Very large serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Very large serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: 1933-1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 24.5 cm.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Very large serving spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Very large serving spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: 1933-1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 24.5 cm.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in D 5.5 in
Georg Jensen Pierced Serving Berry Spoon Cactus Sterling Silver Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Jensen sterling silver pierced serving berry spoon with curved handle; cactus pattern; Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1930s; measure: approx. 5.5” long x CH YD $395.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Serving Spoon, 4 Pieces in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid serving spoon. 4 pieces in stock. Measures: 20.5 cm. Designed by Harald Nielsen, 1933-1944. In perfect condition. Stamped
Georg Jensen "Acanthus" Serving Spoon and Fork in Whole Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acanthus" serving spoon and fork in whole sterling silver. High quality. Designer: Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 22 cm. In perfect condition.
Georg Jensen Serving Spoon in Full Sterling Silver, Georg Jensen Acanthus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen serving spoon in full sterling silver, silverware, Georg Jensen Acanthus. Designed by Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 24 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Georg Jensen Akkeleje Large Serving Spoon in Silver 830, Ca. 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Akkeleje large serving spoon in silver 830. Ca. 1920. Length: 24.7 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can polish a...
Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Designer Johan Rohde
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acorn serving spoon in sterling silver. Designer: Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 20.5 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acorn serving spoon in sterling silver, Dated 1933-1944. Designer: Johan Rohde. Length: 22.5 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Large Georg Jensen "Cactus" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1931
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Georg Jensen "Cactus" serving spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1931 Designer: Gundorph Albertus. Measures: Length 20 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1945-1951
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen pyramid serving spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1945-1951. Measures: Length 22.5 cm. Designed by Harald Nielsen 1927. In very good condition. Stamped.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" serving spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Designed by Harald Nielsen 1926 In very good condition. Measures: 20 cm. Early stamp.
Sterling Silver
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H 9.06 in Dm 1.58 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Large Serving Spoon, 2 Pieces, in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid large serving spoon. 2 pieces in stock. Measures 23 cm. Designed by Harald Nielsen 1933-1944. In perfect condition. Stamped, 1930s. French i...
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H 6.3 in Dm 1.58 in
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1915-1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" serving spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1915-30. Designer: Gundorph Albertus. Length: 16.5 cm. Early Stamp: 1915-30. In very good condition.
Sterling Silver
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H 7.88 in Dm 1.58 in
Just Andersen for Georg Jensen, Blok / Acadia Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen for Georg Jensen. Blok / Acadia serving spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Length: 20 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Designed by Just Andersen, 1934...
Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen number 6, serving spoon in all silver. 1920's. Two pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 6, serving spoon in all silver. 1920's. Two pieces in stock. Measures: 21,5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Silver
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H 9.06 in Dm 1.97 in
Georg Jensen Parallel, Large Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver, 1933-1944, 2 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel. Large serving spoon in sterling silver. 1933-1944. 2 pieces in stock. Measures: 23 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp: 1933-1944.
Sterling Silver
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H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 2.17 in
French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Picks & Long Serving Spoon, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage set of cocktail picks and long serving spoon. Twelve forks with red Bakelite finial can be removed from gilt metal holder and be used for cocktail picks for Manhattan's, Mart...
Metal
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H 11.42 in W 6.89 in D 1.97 in
French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Picks and Long Serving Spoon, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage set of cocktail picks and long serving spoon. 12 forks with red Bakelite finial can be removed from chromed metal holder and be used for cocktail picks for Manhattan's, Marti...
Chrome
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Georg Jensen Vintage 1970s Danish Sterling Silver Server
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver server; an addition to our Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware collection. This impressive vintage Danish sterling silver serv...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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.
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.