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Art Deco Tantalus

Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath
Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath

Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath

$4,512

H 12.01 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Northampton, GB

Art Deco Circa 1925 The Tantalus modelled with two hand-cut decanters locked into place by a

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon

Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon

$9,850

H 11.5 in W 15.75 in D 5.25 in

Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon

By Louis Prodhon

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French Art Deco coromandel and chrome-plated tantalus by Louis Prodhon allows one to enjoy the

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Tantalus in Rare Thuya Wood
English Art Deco Tantalus in Rare Thuya Wood

English Art Deco Tantalus in Rare Thuya Wood

$6,525

H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in

English Art Deco Tantalus in Rare Thuya Wood

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Art Deco Period Tantalus From our Decanters & Tantalus collection, we

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930
Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930

Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930

$3,325 / set

H 10.83 in W 14.57 in D 4.53 in

Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century Art Deco Italian made wood and chrome Tantalus, featuring a wooden base with a

Category

20th Century Italian Other Barware

Materials

Chrome

English Victorian Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons
English Victorian Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons

English Victorian Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons

$4,998

H 11.62 in W 13.39 in D 6.11 in

English Victorian Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

star cut bases and circular cut stoppers.The Tantalus dates to the Art Deco period circa 1920 The Art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus
Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus

Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus

$4,720

H 11.42 in W 9.26 in D 4.14 in

Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Northampton, GB

Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art deco silver plated tantalus made circa 1930
Art deco silver plated tantalus made circa 1930

Art deco silver plated tantalus made circa 1930

$3,366

H 15.16 in W 13 in D 4.34 in

Art deco silver plated tantalus made circa 1930

Located in London, London

Made circa 1930, this stylish, Silver Plate Tantalus, is in the art deco taste, with 3 glass

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann

English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bottle Tantalus a rare

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath

English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Northampton, GB

Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath

Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Northampton, GB

Silver Hallmarks for 1937 Art Deco From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set
Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set

Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Decorated Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Barware

Materials

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Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930
Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930

Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Presenting a rare and impressive Art Deco pair of mounted decanters in a tantalus from France

Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s
Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s

Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined With A Decorative

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Etched Polo Player Bottles in Silver Tantalus C. 1930's
Set of Etched Polo Player Bottles in Silver Tantalus C. 1930's

Set of Etched Polo Player Bottles in Silver Tantalus C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage set of three frosted glass bottles held in a stainless steel rack (tantalus) with a handle

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

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Art Deco Tantalus Set with Cut Crystal Decanters
Art Deco Tantalus Set with Cut Crystal Decanters

Art Deco Tantalus Set with Cut Crystal Decanters

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H 14 in W 15 in D 6 in

Art Deco Tantalus Set with Cut Crystal Decanters

Located in Oakland, CA

Elegant Art Deco tantalus stand and set. Two perfect cut-glass crystal decanters in an unusual

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

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Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles
Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

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H 14 in W 14.5 in D 5.25 in

Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco silver-mounted tantalus set wood marquetry custom case holder with the lock and handle

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Walnut Silver Plate Three Bottle Tantalus
Art Deco Walnut Silver Plate Three Bottle Tantalus

Art Deco Walnut Silver Plate Three Bottle Tantalus

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco walnut and silver plate three bottle Tantalus, the silver plate frame stamped "Mills

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Barware

Materials

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Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chromium Plated Tantalus, 20th Century
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chromium Plated Tantalus, 20th Century

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chromium Plated Tantalus, 20th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Chromium plated Tantalus with three lead crystal glass decanters with glass stoppers by Jacques

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20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

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Tantalus Two Decanter Art Deco Set with Wood Holder
Tantalus Two Decanter Art Deco Set with Wood Holder

Tantalus Two Decanter Art Deco Set with Wood Holder

Located in Oakland, CA

Tantalus two Decanter Art Deco set with wood holder is a beautiful and functional piece of barware

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Silver Hukin & Heath Decanter Tantalus Frame Art Deco 20th Century
Silver Hukin & Heath Decanter Tantalus Frame Art Deco 20th Century

Silver Hukin & Heath Decanter Tantalus Frame Art Deco 20th Century

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare pair of stylish Hukin & Heath decanters within their own carrying frames. The smaller is hallmarked Birmingham 1912 Hukin & Heath on the neck and stopper, the larger hallmarked ...

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium-Plated Macassar Ebony Tantalus 20th Century
Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium-Plated Macassar Ebony Tantalus 20th Century

Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium-Plated Macassar Ebony Tantalus 20th Century

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Jacque Adnet chromium-plated Tantalus with macassar ebony sides. Containing three unusual oval

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Crystal Tantalus in Locked Wooden Case by Rodolfo Eisler
English Crystal Tantalus in Locked Wooden Case by Rodolfo Eisler

English Crystal Tantalus in Locked Wooden Case by Rodolfo Eisler

Located in Oakland, CA

A 1920s Tantalus with crystal decanters, a rich wooden case trimmed in nickel with lock and key

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set
Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set

Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set

Located in Oakland, CA

that everything works as intended. Normally we see some of these in Art Deco designs, Art Nouveau, or

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet
French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet

French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet

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H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Northampton, GB

Adnet Art Deco Tantalus. The Tantalus houses three square-cut crystal glass decanters with faceted

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Tantalus with Three Blue Cut Glass Engraved Decanters lockable, French
Art Deco Tantalus with Three Blue Cut Glass Engraved Decanters lockable, French

Art Deco Tantalus with Three Blue Cut Glass Engraved Decanters lockable, French

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Tantalus with THREE blue glass engraved decanters from the Art Deco period

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Rare and Fabulous Lalique Tantalus
Rare and Fabulous Lalique Tantalus

Rare and Fabulous Lalique Tantalus

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H 11.5 in W 13.875 in D 4.875 in

Rare and Fabulous Lalique Tantalus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Three matching Lalique Flammes Decanters presented in an exquisite silvered bronze art deco

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Jacques Adnet
French Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Jacques Adnet

French Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine period French Art Deco drinks tantalus by Jacques Adnet of chrome and mirrored glass with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

20th Century Art Deco Chrome & Coromandel Tantalus, circa 1920
20th Century Art Deco Chrome & Coromandel Tantalus, circa 1920

20th Century Art Deco Chrome & Coromandel Tantalus, circa 1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Art Deco coromandel three bottle tantalus, sleek glass decanters mounted

Category

20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Asprey, Birmingham, 1922
Elegant Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Asprey, Birmingham, 1922

Elegant Art Deco Drinks Tantalus by Asprey, Birmingham, 1922

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

An elegant Asprey drinks tantalus made at just beginning of the Art Deco period the bottles are

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Nouveau Gilded Tantalus Glass Liquor Cabinet Barware Set
Art Deco Nouveau Gilded Tantalus Glass Liquor Cabinet Barware Set

Art Deco Nouveau Gilded Tantalus Glass Liquor Cabinet Barware Set

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning, gilded metal and glass, Tantalus liquor cabinet barware set

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Italian silver Plated and Engraved Crystal Tantalus, circa 1930
Art Deco Italian silver Plated and Engraved Crystal Tantalus, circa 1930

Art Deco Italian silver Plated and Engraved Crystal Tantalus, circa 1930

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Amazing Tantalus made in Italy, circa 1930, sign of the time in the silver plate, carved crystals

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Superb Tantalus  Dated c.1910
Superb Tantalus  Dated c.1910

Superb Tantalus Dated c.1910

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H 10 in W 8 in D 8 in

Superb Tantalus Dated c.1910

Located in London, GB

themselves lean towards the Art Deco period whereas the overall design of this piece still has the feel of c

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Jacques Adnet Modernist Tantalus for Baccarat
Jacques Adnet Modernist Tantalus for Baccarat

Jacques Adnet Modernist Tantalus for Baccarat

By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very rare modernist chromed metal & faceted crystal tantalus by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set
WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set

WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set

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H 9.5 in W 8.25 in D 4 in

WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Miami Beach, FL

An Art Deco tantalus in a WMF silver plated frame, circa 1920, two squat rectangular cut-glass

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet
French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet

French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Northampton, GB

Chromium Plated From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique French Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon, Paris 1930 Century
Antique French Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon, Paris 1930 Century

Antique French Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon, Paris 1930 Century

By Louis Prodhon

Located in London, GB

A superb and rare antique French Art Deco decanter set, designed by Louis Prodhon, Paris,  Circa

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Vintage 1930s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling and Crystal Tantalus
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling and Crystal Tantalus

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling and Crystal Tantalus

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Sterling, circa 1930s by Tiffany & Co. This Art Deco Tantalus or decanter set by Tiffany & Co. is

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware

Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters
Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters

Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Art Deco tantalus or cave a liqueur, barware accessory. The geometric mounted case is made

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metal

French Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set Attributed to ADNET, 1930
French Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set Attributed to ADNET, 1930

French Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set Attributed to ADNET, 1930

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Encino, CA

French Art Deco Tantalus decanter set attributed to ADNET, three crystal bottles enclosed in a burl

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Art Deco Tantalus
Art Deco Tantalus

Art Deco Tantalus

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H 46 in W 37 in D 28 in

Art Deco Tantalus

Located in London, GB

Art Deco tantalus, stunning pair of Art Deco decanters on a fitted chrome tray with black bakelite

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

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Art Deco 'Tantalus' decanter set by Marcel Goupy
Art Deco 'Tantalus' decanter set by Marcel Goupy

Art Deco 'Tantalus' decanter set by Marcel Goupy

By Marcel Goupy

Located in London, GB

Marcel Goupy (French, 1886-1977). A fine, Art Deco tantalus decanter set, the six decanters of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Ebony, Glass, Macassar

French Art Deco Tantalus Liquor Cabinet in Macassar
French Art Deco Tantalus Liquor Cabinet in Macassar

French Art Deco Tantalus Liquor Cabinet in Macassar

Located in Oakland, CA

cocktail tableware piece ever. This fantastic Art Deco Tantalus in solid Macassar Ebony and chrome plated

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Art Deco Tantalus
Art Deco Tantalus

Art Deco Tantalus

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H 10 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Art Deco Tantalus

Located in London, GB

Burr Walnut and chrome mounted Art Deco Locking Tantalus, c1930 Two decanters with Burr

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Vintage 1930s Tableware

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Tantalus with Two Lead Crystal Glass Decanters
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Tantalus with Two Lead Crystal Glass Decanters

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Tantalus with Two Lead Crystal Glass Decanters

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco Tantalus comprising of Macassar ebony and chrome. With plain and simple two lead crystal

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Unusual Art Deco Betjemann Tantalus veneered in exotic Macassar ebony with silver plated handle

Category

20th Century British Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

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Art Deco pyramid-form Tantalus by Marcel Goupy

Art Deco pyramid-form Tantalus by Marcel Goupy

By Marcel Goupy

Located in London, GB

Marcel Goupy (French, 1886-1977) A fine and highly unusual Art Deco Tantalus decanter set

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Sycamore Silver Plate Tantalus, 20th Century
Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Sycamore Silver Plate Tantalus, 20th Century

Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Sycamore Silver Plate Tantalus, 20th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco Macassar ebony and sycamore tantalus with silver plated handle and lock mechanism

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20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

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Art Deco Calamander Silver Plated Two-Bottle Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century
Art Deco Calamander Silver Plated Two-Bottle Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century

Art Deco Calamander Silver Plated Two-Bottle Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco calamander tantalus with simple square silver plated brackets around the base and vacant

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning Art Deco Modernist Tantalus
Stunning Art Deco Modernist Tantalus

Stunning Art Deco Modernist Tantalus

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H 13.5 in W 18.75 in

Stunning Art Deco Modernist Tantalus

By Louis Prodhon

Located in Oakland, CA

. This is a wonderful cocktail piece and very special art deco object. Two lead crystals in a very

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Metal

Art Deco Oak Betjemanns Tantalus
Art Deco Oak Betjemanns Tantalus

Art Deco Oak Betjemanns Tantalus

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H 11.75 in W 14.75 in D 5.5 in

Art Deco Oak Betjemanns Tantalus

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco 1920s Betjemanns Silver Plate Oak Tantalus with three full cut hobnail glass decanters

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Early 20th Century British Glass

Art Deco Modernist Tantalus by Jaques Adnet
Art Deco Modernist Tantalus by Jaques Adnet

Art Deco Modernist Tantalus by Jaques Adnet

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H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in

Art Deco Modernist Tantalus by Jaques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

Art Deco modernist chrome-plated tantalus designed by Jaques Adnet Measures: H 26 cm, W 29 cm, D

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Crystal and Silver Art Deco Three-Piece Tantalus
Crystal and Silver Art Deco Three-Piece Tantalus

Crystal and Silver Art Deco Three-Piece Tantalus

Located in Oakland, CA

for display and for serving. “Tantalus” is a mythological figure…and the name of this type of

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

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Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium Tantalus Decanter, French, 20th Century
Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium Tantalus Decanter, French, 20th Century

Art Deco Jacques Adnet Chromium Tantalus Decanter, French, 20th Century

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare Jacques Adnet Art Deco chromium-plated Tantalus with three cut glass decanters signed

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20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

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English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London
English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London

English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco French designs during this same period. A tantalus was a very sophisticated accessory

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

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Silver and Glass Tantalus Cocktail Decanter
Silver and Glass Tantalus Cocktail Decanter

Silver and Glass Tantalus Cocktail Decanter

Located in Oakland, CA

of the upper classes in England at the turn of the century and continued through the Art Deco Era

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style

Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...

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Upholstery

Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s
Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s

Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Grand pair of Paavo Tynell floor lamps commissioned for the HOK Suurravintola "Grand Restaurant" in Helsinki. Paavo Tynell, Oy Taito Ab, c. 1949. Only 8 of these lamps are known to...

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Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. With original patina present such as scratches and staining. Dimensions: 34.4” H x 33.6” W x 13” D

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Teak

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

$16,660

H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

By Cassina

Located in London, GB

An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Dining Table Solid Wood Base Crystal Glass Top, Rings Structure Made in Italy
Dining Table Solid Wood Base Crystal Glass Top, Rings Structure Made in Italy

Dining Table Solid Wood Base Crystal Glass Top, Rings Structure Made in Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

The 'Chained Up Reloaded' dining table is an important dining table with structure in rare one-piece slab Iroko (origin: Africa) and table top in crystal glass. Dining table dimens...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Crystal

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Art Deco Tantalus For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco tantalus for your home. Each art deco tantalus for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and crystal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco tantalus, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art deco tantalus bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco tantalus that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Asprey International Limited and Betjemanns & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Tantalus?

The average selling price for an art deco tantalus at 1stDibs is $3,050, while they’re typically $865 on the low end and $25,411 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right 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.

Questions About Art Deco Tantalus
  • 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.