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Decorative Art Déco Dinanderie vase. France 1930s
Decorative Art Déco Dinanderie vase. France 1930s

Decorative Art Déco Dinanderie vase. France 1930s

By Jean Dunand

Located in Köln, NW

Decorative lacquered Art Déco Dinanderie vase. France 1939. Motif butterflies. Oval shape Fine

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco French Cubist Bronze Vase with Dinanderie Patina Work
Art Deco French Cubist Bronze Vase with Dinanderie Patina Work

Art Deco French Cubist Bronze Vase with Dinanderie Patina Work

By Claudius Linossier, Jean Dunand

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Stunning French Art Deco Cubist Bronze Vase with Dinanderie Patina This exquisite French Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Vintage Striped Metal Vase
Sculptural Vintage Striped Metal Vase

Sculptural Vintage Striped Metal Vase

By Christofle, WMF Ikora, Jean Dunand, Just Andersen, Gallia

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Distinct heavy sculptural vase with the refined geometric aesthetics of the 1920s-1930s. Copper

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20th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

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Jean Dunand French Art Deco Baluster Dinanderie Vase
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Baluster Dinanderie Vase

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Baluster Dinanderie Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

vases from a single circular metal sheet through the complex art of dinanderie - traditional

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper, Silver

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Cornet Dinanderie Vase
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Cornet Dinanderie Vase

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Cornet Dinanderie Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

his vases from a single circular metal sheet through the complex art of dinanderie - traditional

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper, Silver

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Spherical Lacquered Vase
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Spherical Lacquered Vase

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Spherical Lacquered Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

Hammered lead vase with a slightly flattened spherical body and bordered round opening rod. Copper

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Lead

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase
Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase

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H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase circa 1925. Patinated copper with silver inlay. Inscribed

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Ovoid Red and Black Lacquered Brass Vase
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Ovoid Red and Black Lacquered Brass Vase

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Ovoid Red and Black Lacquered Brass Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

red lacquer JEAN DUNAND In 1912, Dunand learned the ancient and traditional art of Oriental lacquer

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Jean Dunand 1910s Metal Vase
Jean Dunand 1910s Metal Vase

Jean Dunand 1910s Metal Vase

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H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in

Jean Dunand 1910s Metal Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Dunand early 1910s metal vase. Signed and numbered.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Vases

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase Circa 1925
Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase Circa 1925

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase Circa 1925

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H 8.47 in Dm 4.34 in

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase Circa 1925

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Dunand Dinanderie vase Circa 1925

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Dunand Jean (1877-1942) High tapered vase
Dunand Jean (1877-1942) High tapered vase

Dunand Jean (1877-1942) High tapered vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

DUNAND Jean (1877-1942) High tapered vase patinated metal gold and green decorated with ivy and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Red, Gold, and Black Lacquered Small Copper Coupe
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Red, Gold, and Black Lacquered Small Copper Coupe

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Red, Gold, and Black Lacquered Small Copper Coupe

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

, Dunand learned the ancient and traditional art of Oriental lacquer work from the Japanese master lacquer

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper

French Art Deco Dunand Style Lacquered Vase

French Art Deco Dunand Style Lacquered Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in NYC, NY

French Art Deco Dunand style lacquered vase. France, circa 1930. Decorated with overlapped

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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Copper Vase by Jean Dunand
Art Deco Copper Vase by Jean Dunand

Art Deco Copper Vase by Jean Dunand

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H 13.75 in W 9 in D 9 in

Art Deco Copper Vase by Jean Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stamped "Jean Dunand 5345". Dunand was one of the most extraordinary and emblematic designers of

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper

Bronze Vase by Jean Dunand, 1920s
Bronze Vase by Jean Dunand, 1920s

Bronze Vase by Jean Dunand, 1920s

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H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in

Bronze Vase by Jean Dunand, 1920s

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional bronze vase by Jean Dunand. Green patina. Signed Jean Dunand below the base, 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Jean Dunand Hand-Hammered Pewter Vase
Jean Dunand Hand-Hammered Pewter Vase

Jean Dunand Hand-Hammered Pewter Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean Dunand hand-hammered pewter vase. Signed and numbered (#3672) on base. Documented piece

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase
Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

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H 13.39 in Dm 7.88 in

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco brass dinanderie vase. France, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Jean Dunand Vases
Jean Dunand Vases

Jean Dunand Vases

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H 17.5 in Dm 7 in

Jean Dunand Vases

By Jean Dunand

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Pair of Jean Dunand like mixed metal vases. Measures: Height 17.5".

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Terra Cotta Vase in the Manner of Jean Dunand
Art Deco Terra Cotta Vase in the Manner of Jean Dunand

Art Deco Terra Cotta Vase in the Manner of Jean Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Austin, TX

Large vase, vessel, French, from the Art Deco period made of chiseled terra cotta. This important

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century Deco Art Glass Vase in the manner of John Dunand
Mid Century Deco Art Glass Vase in the manner of John Dunand

Mid Century Deco Art Glass Vase in the manner of John Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: Height: 11 in Width: 7 3/4 in Depth: 7 3/4 in This Mid Century Deco art glass vase was

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Vase Style Dunand
Art Deco Vase Style Dunand

Art Deco Vase Style Dunand

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H 20.48 in Dm 12.6 in

Art Deco Vase Style Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Large Art Deco vase in the style of Jean Style Dunand. Porcelain with high gloss lacquer and gold

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2010s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase
Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

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H 11 in Dm 8 in

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Art Deco dinanderie vase in the manner of Dunand, unsigned. Measures: Height 11", diameter 8" In

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jean Dunand Style Murano Glass Vase with Gold Flecks, Italy 1980s
Art Deco Jean Dunand Style Murano Glass Vase with Gold Flecks, Italy 1980s

Art Deco Jean Dunand Style Murano Glass Vase with Gold Flecks, Italy 1980s

By Jean Dunand, Cose Belle Cose Rare

Located in Valencia, VC

Elevate your décor with this mesmerizing hand-blown Murano glass vase, a radiant homage to the Art

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 2 French Art Deco Cubist Bronze Vases with Dinanderie Patina
Set of 2 French Art Deco Cubist Bronze Vases with Dinanderie Patina

Set of 2 French Art Deco Cubist Bronze Vases with Dinanderie Patina

By Jean Dunand, Claudius Linossier

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking pair of French Art Deco bronze vases showcases the refined craftsmanship and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

French Deco Style Eggshell Lacquer Ginger Jar
French Deco Style Eggshell Lacquer Ginger Jar

French Deco Style Eggshell Lacquer Ginger Jar

By Jean Dunand

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning eggshell lacquer vase in the style of Jean Dunand featuring, thousands of small pieces of

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Jars

Materials

Eggshell, Earthenware, Lacquer

Jean Dunand Art Deco Ovoid Lacquered Vase
Jean Dunand Art Deco Ovoid Lacquered Vase

Jean Dunand Art Deco Ovoid Lacquered Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in New York, NY

JEAN DUNAND 5119 In 1912, Dunand learned the ancient and traditional art of Oriental lacquerwork

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Brass

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase French Art Deco Rare
Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase French Art Deco Rare

Jean Dunand Dinanderie Vase French Art Deco Rare

By Jean Dunand

Located in Oakland, CA

Dinanderie Vase by French artist Jean Dunand..This is a rare and unusual vase with a combination of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Ovoid Vase
Ovoid Vase

Ovoid Vase

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H 8.7 in W 2.36 in D 2.36 in

Ovoid Vase

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

Vase in copperware and lacquer with black and gold triangles and lines on a metal background

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Vase, circa 1925
Vase, circa 1925

Vase, circa 1925

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H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Vase, circa 1925

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

Brass dinanderie ovoid vase with stylized vegetal decoration with silver patina on a plain brown

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Ovoid Vase, 1912
Ovoid Vase, 1912

Ovoid Vase, 1912

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H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Ovoid Vase, 1912

By Jean Dunand

Located in Paris, FR

A Dinanderie vase, entirely black lacquered. Signed underside. Origin: Private collection

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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Lacquer

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LOUIS ICART Art Deco Etching " Modern Eve ", Art Deco, signed and dated 1933

LOUIS ICART Art Deco Etching " Modern Eve ", Art Deco, signed and dated 1933

By Louis Icart

Located in leucate, FR

Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) Modern Eve (H., C. & I. 424), 1933. Etching, drypoint and aquatint with handcoloring on wove paper, signed in pencil, with the blindstamp of the arti...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Longwy Atelier Primavera Art Deco Turquoise Jardiniere
Longwy Atelier Primavera Art Deco Turquoise Jardiniere

Longwy Atelier Primavera Art Deco Turquoise Jardiniere

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A brilliant turquoise Art Deco pottery jardinière made by the French faiencerie Longwy circa 1920. The jardiniere was part of a special line for the Atelier Primavera, the in-house ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s
Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

$464

H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful art deco box in silver plate, mid 20th century. This is a fine art deco style decorative silver plated box with a very distinct sunburst design. Great as a decorative box...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp

$5,296

H 19.1 in Dm 7.88 in

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base decorated with algae and spirals. Stamped E. Brandt alabaster top. Electrified, in perfect condition. Height: 48 cm Shell diameter: 20...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal
Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal

Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal

By Jean Despres

Located in Brussels, BE

Modernist bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, silvered metal.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Metal

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...

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A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s

Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display vitrine cabinet. Very unusual shape of which we haven't had before. This cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your ...

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Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier
Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier

Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier

$5,400

H 34.75 in W 77 in D 26.5 in

Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elegant and fine mahogany reclaimer upholstered in a blue and white woven fabric with geometric design accentuated with contrasting flue double welting. The reclaimer with beauti...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Chaise Longues

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Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Trumpet Vase
Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Trumpet Vase

Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Trumpet Vase

By Carl Sorensen

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period verdigris bronze trumpet vase By Carl Sorensen USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.38"W x 7.38"D x 8.25"H. Very good original vintag...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora

By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

$10,000

H 14.77 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

By A. Petit Monsigny

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans

Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans

$8,200

H 51.5 in W 60.75 in D 80 in

Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Art Deco vase – Belgium 1925
Art Deco vase – Belgium 1925

Art Deco vase – Belgium 1925

$1,294

H 10.63 in Dm 8.67 in

Art Deco vase – Belgium 1925

By Boch La Louviere

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco vase in enamelled ceramic with floral and geometric motifs, partially gilded handles and base. Created by Raymond Chevallier (1900-1959), successor to Charles Catteau. Produ...

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Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Art Deco, "Flambe" vase with two mermaids, for ALP.
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Art Deco, "Flambe" vase with two mermaids, for ALP.

Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Art Deco, "Flambe" vase with two mermaids, for ALP.

By Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1

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1930s Art Deco Topaz Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider

1930s Art Deco Topaz Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful topaz colored, and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider is decorated with an "acid etched" geometric pattern with vertical etched line...

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Art Deco Vase Dunand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco vase dunand you’re looking for. An art deco vase dunand — often made from metal, lacquer and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco vase dunand — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco vase dunand, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made art deco vase dunand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Dunand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Vase Dunand?

The average selling price for an art deco vase dunand at 1stDibs is $11,054, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $86,165 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 Vases for You

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.