Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Black Bakelite and Polished Chrome Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age bakelite bud vase features a slender conical body realized in black bakelite that rests atop a stepped skyscraper style base in lustrous chrome.
Chrome
Brass Skyscraper Vase
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage solid brass skyscraper vase
Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper Style White Porcelain Scroll Form Vase by Abingdon
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Abingdon Co., circa 1940. It features a reeded base, and a stepped rectangular body overlapping tie...
Porcelain
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sterling Silver & Geometric Beveled Glass Perfume Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Machine Age Art Deco Perfume set was realized in France- where the finest silversmiths resided during this period- circa 1930. It features three octagonal vessels of var...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 8 in Dm 4 in
Machine Age Art Deco Keith Murray Wedgwood Rare Moonstone Skyscraper Lamp Base
By Wedgwood, Keith Murray
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Keith Murray Wedgwood rare moonstone skyscraper lamp base. Wedgewood. Original engine-turned unfitted lamp base by Murray for Wedgwood. Signed with impress...
Ceramic
Stunning Art Deco Skyscraper Style Silver Plate Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vase features a skyscraper style stylized handled silver plate vase with hand-forged cross hatch detailing.
Art Deco Skyscraper Style in Relief Vase in Moss Green
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vase features stepped skyscraper detailing and is signed Made in France on the bottom. Beautiful as a decorative object or as a vase .Would also be great on a desk or b...
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Opalescent Glass Vase by Andre Hunebelle
By Andre Hunebelle
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and dramatic glass vase was realized by Andre Hunebelle- one of the most celebrated glass studios of the period- in France, circa 1930. It features an ovoid body that e...
Art Glass
Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase in Pale Rose with Skyscraper Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Art Deco frosted glass vase in pale rose with various etched detailing.
Art Glass
Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Skyscraper Style Vase by St. Clement
By Saint-Clément
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco crackle glaze vase by St. Clement features a round shape with skyscraper detailing decorating the opening of the vase giving the over-all design balance a...
Ceramic
Skyscraper Style Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase by St. Clement
By Saint-Clément
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural Art Deco vase by St Clement features a faceted design with six sides in a telescopic skyscraper form with angular lineal detailing that has a zig-zag effect.
Ceramic
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H 9.75 in Dm 6.5 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Speckled Organic Blue Ceramic Vase signed Pierrefonds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco ceramic vase is a prime example of the iconic Skyscraper style, showcasing the geometric elegance and streamlined forms characteristic of the 1920s.
Ceramic
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H 7.25 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Cream Ceramic Cubist Foliate Vase from Czecho-Slovakia
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco vase was realized in Czecho-Slovakia, now known as the Czech Republic, circa 1930.
Ceramic
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H 7.25 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Black Bakelite and Polished Chrome Vases
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style vases were realized in the United States circa 1935.
Chrome
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H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Czech Art Deco Skyscraper Style Perfume Bottle in Light Blue Translucent Glass
Located in New York, NY
This lovely cornflower blue perfume bottle features a skyscraper style base consisting of graduating tiers of stepped glass with a subtle rippled pattern on the bottom of each tier. ...
Glass
1930s Cubist Skyscraper Style Vase, Signed by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This rare, dramatic and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Daum Nancy is decorated with an "acid etched" geometric, rectilinear pattern on a topaz background...
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Amber Molded Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This vase features an octagon base with eight side panels forming the skyscraper style body of this vase. It is also accented with four extended ribbed details alternating on each pa...
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Ceramic Vase by Claude Dumas
By Claude Dumas
Located in New York, NY
Great skyscraper design very exemplary of the Art Deco period.
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Black Bakelite and Polished Chrome Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age bakelite bud vase features a slender conical body realized in black bakelite that rests atop a stepped skyscraper style base in lustrous chrome.
Chrome
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H 11 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco White Porcelain Skyscraper Style Scroll Form Vase by Abingdon
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Abingdon Co., circa 1940. It features a reeded base, and a stepped rectangular body overlapping tie...
Porcelain
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Chrome Vase by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
While this is a perfectly utilitarian vase- ideal for presenting flowers- it is also an objet d'art in its own right and an important example of Art Deco design, sure to delight avid...
Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Czech White Porcelain and 24-Karat Gold Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic vase was realized in Czechoslovakia- a country known for producing some of the finest quality glass and porcelain products of this era- circa 1930. It feat...
Gold
Coors Pottery Skyscraper Ceramic Vase
By Coors Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Art Deco Vase in the Skyscraper Style and Form.
Ceramic
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H 18.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Brass Bronze Skyscraper Deco Vase Umbrella Stand
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh brass / bronze "Skyscraper" Art Deco style vessel with a hard plastic insert liner that could be used as a table vase or a floor vase or an...
Brass, Bronze
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H 18.25 in W 10.13 in D 7.75 in
Lorin Marsh Brass 'Skyscraper' Deco Revival Vase and Umbrella Stand
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This striking brass vessel has a hard plastic insert liner and could be used as a table vase, floor vase or an umbrella Stand.
Brass
Art Deco Charles Catteau Boch Freres Cubist Ceramic Skyscraper Vase
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Charles Catteau Boch Freres cubist ceramic skyscraper vase Colorful large-scale Keramis vase by Catteau for Boch Freres.
Ceramic
Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Ceramic Vase by Camark, Pottery
By Camark
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco skyscraper ceramic vase by Camark, Pottery.
Ceramic
Collection of Vintage Rookwood Skyscraper Ceramics
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
All signed, flower-frogs / c'sticks/ bud vases. Classic machine age forms.
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 2 in
Art Deco Stangl Skyscraper Fan Vase Early Example Fulper New Jersey Modernist
By Stangl Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Stangl Skyscraper Fan vase early example Fulper New Jersey modernist Rare Skyscraper form, example of New Jersey Cubist - Modernist - Rombic ceramic design, circa 1929-1...
Ceramic
Art Deco Glass and Pewter Decanter, 20th Century Concave Design
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco Continental concave square glass and pewter decanter with a spherical cork stopper and fan shaped corners.
Cork
$139
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid Century Vintage Slim Black Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Glass
Vintage Lenox Classical Style White Porcelain Mantle Lamp
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Lenox porcelain and plated metal torchère or mantle lamp. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and rewired with new socket, switch, twisted cord and plug. A lightbulb comes w...
Metal
Art Deco Vase brass and copper conbination vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Vase brass and copper conbination vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Ivory Pottery Vase by Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ivory pottery vase with double floral design front and double handles with leaf form. Signed and numbered on bottom, Red Wing USA .
Pottery
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Scent Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco period sterling silver scent bottle, unknown maker. Georg Jensen sold virtually identical ones. Glass "Pop-up" interior bottle in sterling silver "basket". Marked simply "st...
Sterling Silver
ART DECO ANTiQUE STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN ROUND CUT GLASS CRYSTAL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask with sterling silver cap A very ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Relief Frosted Glass Vase with Cubist Floral and Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Thus stunning relief frosted vase features stylized cubist geometric and floral designs. A great accent piece that would make a unstated elegant statement.It is signed made in France...
Glass
An Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlay Cordial Decanter Set 1920's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome art deco sterling silver overlay decanter with 4 cordial glasses, original to each other. The design on each is scenes of Venice, the decanter is 9 inches tall, with the ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Brass Made in India With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition.
Brass
Hammered handmade art deco copper vase around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Hammered handmade art deco copper vase around 1920s Original condition
Copper
$330
H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in
FINE 1929 ART DECO ANTIQUE STERLING SiLVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN CUT GLASS CRYSTAL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized 1929 Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well mad...
Sterling Silver
Fluted Art Deco Vase in Patinated Metal and Brass 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Fluted Art Deco Vase in Patinated Metal and Brass 1930s. Wonderful fluted vase with a very distinct art deco design. Beautiful design with a semi abstract floral inspired decor. Gre...
Metal, Brass
Modern Art Deco Black Glaze Terracotta Vase Silver Detail
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Strikingly handsome black glaze terracotta vase with silver accents.
Silver
Rustic Art Deco White Pottery Vase att. to McCoy Pottery c. 1940's
By Brush Mccoy
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rustic style, Art Deco period art pottery vase in white glaze finish. The vase features raised leaves descending from the top edge as its decorative motif. This example is...
Pottery
$612Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in Dm 10.63 in
Midcentury Large Italian Black Glass Artistic Vase with Crystal Base, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury large black glass artistic vase with crystal base. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This piece is very elegant as it has a very slick...
Glass, Art Glass
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.