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Art Deco Shot Glasses

Art Deco Farberware and Cambridge Glass Decanter and Shots
Art Deco Farberware and Cambridge Glass Decanter and Shots

Art Deco Farberware and Cambridge Glass Decanter and Shots

Located in Pueblo, CO

The height of Art Deco Farberware and Cambridge glass ball jug decanter with stopper and 6 shot

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by Ercuis
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by Ercuis

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by Ercuis

By Ercuis, Maison Ercuis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maison Ercuis, Paris, crafted this elegant Art Deco silver plate barware serving set circa 1940

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses
Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses

By Saint Médard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silversmith Saint Medard, Paris, crafted this exquisite Art Deco barware ensemble circa 1940, still

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces
Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces

Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces

By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Art Deco silver plate barware serving set was crafted in France in the 1940s by

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

20th Century Art Deco Decanter Set/ Liquor Set With 5 Shot Glasses, CZ ca. 1920
20th Century Art Deco Decanter Set/ Liquor Set With 5 Shot Glasses, CZ ca. 1920

20th Century Art Deco Decanter Set/ Liquor Set With 5 Shot Glasses, CZ ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolutely outstanding 20th century Art Deco glass decanter set/ liquor set of six from the early

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Art Deco Crystal Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by St Louis, 6 pieces
Art Deco Crystal Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by St Louis, 6 pieces

Art Deco Crystal Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses by St Louis, 6 pieces

By Saint Louis

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Crystal Factory in St. Louis, France, crafted this elegant Art Deco crystal barware serving

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign
Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

$140Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in Dm 1.75 in

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

By Napier Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique polished silver plate shot cup with peace sign, bridal gift signed and dated 1964 and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1920 René Lalique 6 Shot Glasses Tumblers Epines Glass with Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique 6 Shot Glasses Tumblers Epines Glass with Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique 6 Shot Glasses Tumblers Epines Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 "Epines" shot glasses tumblers made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Enamel

Moser Glass & 800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses
Moser Glass & 800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses

Moser Glass & 800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses

$1,252Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Moser Glass & 800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses

By Carl Moser 1

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning Art Deco liqueur decanter in clear glass with a solid silver (continental 800 silver

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Bohemian Crystal Decanter and 6 Shot GlasseIn the Style Of Karl  Palda
Art Deco Bohemian Crystal Decanter and 6 Shot GlasseIn the Style Of Karl  Palda

Art Deco Bohemian Crystal Decanter and 6 Shot GlasseIn the Style Of Karl Palda

By Karl Palda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco Crystal Decanter and 6 shot glasses in the Style of Karl Palda. Without question a

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

1920's German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses
1920's German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses

1920's German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses

$1,300

H 9.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

1920's German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare German Art Deco Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses This charming porcelain-glazed bellhop

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass
Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

shot glass, completing the set and elevating its appeal as a luxurious and functional piece. The shot

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20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Cobin - Framed 1949 Oil, Deco Decanters & Shot Glasses
Cobin - Framed 1949 Oil, Deco Decanters & Shot Glasses

Cobin - Framed 1949 Oil, Deco Decanters & Shot Glasses

Located in Corsham, GB

This precisely painted still life depicts two art deco decanters, glinting in the soft folds of a

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Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shot or Aperitif Glasses German 70s Modern Carl Rotter, Set of 5
Shot or Aperitif Glasses German 70s Modern Carl Rotter, Set of 5

Shot or Aperitif Glasses German 70s Modern Carl Rotter, Set of 5

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, rare, collectable design, a set of five (5) German '70s Modern Art Deco Revival shot

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Murano Liqueur Set 8 Shot Glasses and Decanter, with Serving Tray, circa 1938
Murano Liqueur Set 8 Shot Glasses and Decanter, with Serving Tray, circa 1938

Murano Liqueur Set 8 Shot Glasses and Decanter, with Serving Tray, circa 1938

Located in Verviers, BE

Murano liqueur set 8 shot glasses and decanter, with serving tray, circa 1938 Art Glass Murano

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bohemian Czech Decanter Set  Four Glasses Style Karl Palda Circa 1930
Art Deco Bohemian Czech Decanter Set  Four Glasses Style Karl Palda Circa 1930

Art Deco Bohemian Czech Decanter Set Four Glasses Style Karl Palda Circa 1930

By Karl Palda

Located in Toledo, OH

Art Deco decanter and four shot glasses attributed to Karl Palda. This decanter set is hand

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20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Silver Plated Cocktail stick holder & shot measure P.H.Vogel
Silver Plated Cocktail stick holder & shot measure P.H.Vogel

Silver Plated Cocktail stick holder & shot measure P.H.Vogel

$326Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.53 in Dm 1.97 in

Silver Plated Cocktail stick holder & shot measure P.H.Vogel

By P.H. Vogel & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Silverplated cocktail stick holder & Shot measure 1oz , 1.5oz 6 cherry top cocktail sticks holder

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Art Deco Clear Crystal and Blue Decanter and Four Shot Glasses by Karl Palda
Art Deco Clear Crystal and Blue Decanter and Four Shot Glasses by Karl Palda

Art Deco Clear Crystal and Blue Decanter and Four Shot Glasses by Karl Palda

By Karl Palda

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

This clear crystal and blue decanter with matching shot glasses is attributed to Karl Palda from

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Glass Decanter and Shot Glass Set, circa 1930s
Art Deco Glass Decanter and Shot Glass Set, circa 1930s

Art Deco Glass Decanter and Shot Glass Set, circa 1930s

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Complete set consisting of one glass decanter with glass stopper and six colorful shot glasses, all

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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Two Early René Lalique Enfants Art Deco Shot Glasses in Crystal Glass
Two Early René Lalique Enfants Art Deco Shot Glasses in Crystal Glass

Two Early René Lalique Enfants Art Deco Shot Glasses in Crystal Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two early René Lalique Enfants Art Deco shot glasses in mouth-blown crystal glass. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Nude Farberware Shot Glass Server Set
Art Deco Nude Farberware Shot Glass Server Set

Art Deco Nude Farberware Shot Glass Server Set

By Chase and Co., Farberware

Located in Redding, CT

Art Deco Nude Chase Shot Glass Server Set . Perfect for that barware collector. Great for

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovakian Art Deco Mercury Glass Decanter Egg w/ Shot Glass Set
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Mercury Glass Decanter Egg w/ Shot Glass Set

Czechoslovakian Art Deco Mercury Glass Decanter Egg w/ Shot Glass Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco era Czech mercury glass decanter egg bar with six shot glasses set is a striking

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Cubist Czech Art Deco Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set
Cubist Czech Art Deco Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set

Cubist Czech Art Deco Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set

Located in New York, NY

A Czech Art Deco crystal decanter and shot glass set. A wide, substantial decanter with curved

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass
René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique glass 'Six figurine' shot glass. Sepia staining to the decoration. Engraved makers

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass
René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique glass 'Six figurine' Shot glass. Sepia staining to the decoration. Engraved makers

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Modernist Silver Plated Shot Glasses
Modernist Silver Plated Shot Glasses

Modernist Silver Plated Shot Glasses

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful set of 6 french shot glasses in Gallia metal with french mark underneath

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glasses 'Two'
René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glasses 'Two'

René Lalique Glass 'Six Figurine' Shot Glasses 'Two'

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Two René Lalique clear glass 'Six figurine' shot glasses. Sepia staining to the decoration

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Barware

Set of Three Bottles of Liqueurs Plus Shot Glasses
Set of Three Bottles of Liqueurs Plus Shot Glasses

Set of Three Bottles of Liqueurs Plus Shot Glasses

Located in Catania, IT

Set of three bottles of liqueurs plus small glasses Italian production of the 1930s in full Art

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Czechoslovakian Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set
Czechoslovakian Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set

Czechoslovakian Crystal Decanter and Shot Glass Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Czechoslovakia crystal decanter and shot glass set with three shot glasses and one decanter

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Silver Plate Shotgun Shell "Just A Shot" 1.5 Ounce Jigger by PH Vogel
Art Deco Silver Plate Shotgun Shell "Just A Shot" 1.5 Ounce Jigger by PH Vogel

Art Deco Silver Plate Shotgun Shell "Just A Shot" 1.5 Ounce Jigger by PH Vogel

By P.H. Vogel & Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco silver plate 1.5-ounce jigger by P.H. Vogel & Co. in the form of a shotgun shell inscribed

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Selection of Art Deco Cocktail Shakers
Selection of Art Deco Cocktail Shakers

Selection of Art Deco Cocktail Shakers

Located in Atlanta, GA

, circa 1930s. It measures 9.25" height. 3) Art Deco flask and shot glass, German, circa 1930s. It

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of 13 Vintage Silver Lined Geometric Cordials/Barware
Set of 13 Vintage Silver Lined Geometric Cordials/Barware

Set of 13 Vintage Silver Lined Geometric Cordials/Barware

Located in North Miami, FL

geometric circle. It has an art deco style. The 3 shot glasses are 2.5" H x 1.85" D. This makes a great

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Six 1930s Art Deco Cut Translucent Glass Shot Glasses
Set of Six 1930s Art Deco Cut Translucent Glass Shot Glasses

Set of Six 1930s Art Deco Cut Translucent Glass Shot Glasses

Located in New York, NY

This stunning set of six Art Deco shot glasses were realized in the United States circa 1930. They

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Art Deco Bullet "Take a Shot" Nesting Shot Glasses
Vintage Art Deco Bullet "Take a Shot" Nesting Shot Glasses

Vintage Art Deco Bullet "Take a Shot" Nesting Shot Glasses

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage art deco bullet "Take a Shot" nesting shot glass set, circa 1940s. This very cool set was

Category

20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Chrome Art Deco Cordial Shot Glass Set of Four
Chrome Art Deco Cordial Shot Glass Set of Four

Chrome Art Deco Cordial Shot Glass Set of Four

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Chrome Art Deco cordial shot glass set of four Measures: 4" tall x 2 1/4" wide.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses/ Jiggers
Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses/ Jiggers

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses/ Jiggers

By Napier Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a rare and whimsical set of shot glasses with "two fingers" and "one finger" for bar

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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver Shot Glass/Jigger with Wooden Handle
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver Shot Glass/Jigger with Wooden Handle

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver Shot Glass/Jigger with Wooden Handle

By International Silver

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver shot glass or jigger with wooden handle, International Silver Co

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Six
Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Six

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Six

By Napier Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a rare and whimsical set of six shot glasses with "two fingers" for double shots. Silver

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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Four ‘4’
Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Four ‘4’

Napier Signed Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Glasses, Set of Four ‘4’

By Napier Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a rare and whimsical set of six shot glasses with "two fingers" for double shots. Silver

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Antique 1660s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass

By Simons Bros. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An engraved antique sterling silver 'Only a Thimble Full' cocktail measure or shot glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses Set of 6
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses Set of 6

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses Set of 6

By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Art Deco silver plate barware serving set was crafted in France in the 1940s. The bar

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1920s Glass Bottle with Shots, Czechoslovakia, Set of 6
1920s Glass Bottle with Shots, Czechoslovakia, Set of 6

1920s Glass Bottle with Shots, Czechoslovakia, Set of 6

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful antique set of alcohol bottle and 5 shots. All produced in 1920s in Czechoslovakia

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancient Russian Silver Vodka Shot Glass, 1884
Ancient Russian Silver Vodka Shot Glass, 1884

Ancient Russian Silver Vodka Shot Glass, 1884

Located in Roma, IT

Russian silver vodka shot glass is a precious decorative object realized by Russian manufacturer in

Category

Antique 1880s Russian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider
Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider

Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic Chinese vintage novelty silver shot glass. This shot glass is a regular size with a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare German Art Deco Chrome Plated Zeppelin Five-Piece Shot Glass Set by Viking
Rare German Art Deco Chrome Plated Zeppelin Five-Piece Shot Glass Set by Viking

Rare German Art Deco Chrome Plated Zeppelin Five-Piece Shot Glass Set by Viking

By Viking Germany, E. Went and Company

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very rare German Art Deco shot glass set features a chrome container in the form of a Zeppelin

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Enfants Liquor Shot Glass
Set of Six Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

Set of Six Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

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H 1.78 in Dm 1.62 in

Set of Six Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

By Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six stunning glass created from transparent and satin-finished crystal, depicts a charming

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 10 Enfants Liquor Shot Glass
Set of 10 Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

Set of 10 Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

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H 1.78 in Dm 1.62 in L 1.78 in

Set of 10 Enfants Liquor Shot Glass

By Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 10 stunning glass created from transparent and satin-finished crystal, depicts a charming

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Lalique Enfants Set of Two Shot Glasses in Clear Crystal

Lalique Enfants Set of Two Shot Glasses in Clear Crystal

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The sweet angelic face of cherubs inspired René Lalique to create the Enfants shot class in 1932

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

English Art Deco Set of 6 Shot Glasses
English Art Deco Set of 6 Shot Glasses

English Art Deco Set of 6 Shot Glasses

By A.K.D. Sterling

Located in New York, NY

Six silver shot glasses with light blue, blue, dark blue, turquoise, purple and white guilloche

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Shot Glass Set with Tray
Silver Plate Shot Glass Set with Tray

Silver Plate Shot Glass Set with Tray

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H 0.5 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Silver Plate Shot Glass Set with Tray

Located in Pataskala, OH

shot cups is very art deco. The serving tray features scalloped edges and coordinating art deco design.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shot Measure
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shot Measure

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shot Measure

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Measures: 13/16" high, 30 ozs. With stepped body. Impressed Tiffany & Co./ Makers/ Sterling/ 22714.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Cera Double Old Fashioned Glasses with 22k Gold Tassels and Cords
Vintage Cera Double Old Fashioned Glasses with 22k Gold Tassels and Cords

Vintage Cera Double Old Fashioned Glasses with 22k Gold Tassels and Cords

Located in Nantucket, MA

Four rare Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glassware decorated in 22 karat gold with tasseled cords hanging from an openwork band with a gap and what appears t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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Art Deco Shot Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of art deco shot glasses available for sale. The range of distinct art deco shot glasses — often made from metal, glass and silver — can elevate any home. Art deco shot glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco shot glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many art deco shot glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Lalique, René Lalique and A.K.D. Sterling produced popular art deco shot glasses that are worth a look.

How Much are Art Deco Shot Glasses?

Art deco shot glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $563, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $2,698.

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 Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.