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Card Case Art Deco

Art - Deco styled Cigarette Visit Card case box solid 935 Silver / 96gr
Art - Deco styled Cigarette Visit Card case box solid 935 Silver / 96gr

Art - Deco styled Cigarette Visit Card case box solid 935 Silver / 96gr

Located in SE

Art Deco styled Cigarette or Visit Card case in Sterling Silver with the same machine - engraved decorative pattern on both sides and gilt interior.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Vienna Silver Enamel Calling Card Holder
Antique Art Deco Vienna Silver Enamel Calling Card Holder

Antique Art Deco Vienna Silver Enamel Calling Card Holder

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This exquisite Art Deco calling card case was made out of sterling silver, gilt on the inside.

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Business Card Holder French, Circa 1920–1930
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Business Card Holder French, Circa 1920–1930

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Business Card Holder French, Circa 1920–1930

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A timeless expression of French luxury and Art Deco design, this authentic Cartier Sterling Silver Business Card Holder, crafted in France circa 1920–1930, is an exceptional collecto...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931
Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual silver matchbox holder or small card case or money clip Deakin & Francis Birmingham 1931. The case is vermeil engine turned design with a spring-loaded hinge function which i...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards held a wealth of information, used in just about every office, library, school and i...

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914
Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914

Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful silver work in this early Asprey Co , before Garrard cigarette case, /card, marked and patent number as shown .Has also a personalized. inscription inside . The Asprey ca...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Pale Green Shagreen Art Deco Cigarette Case and Shagreen Card Case
Pale Green Shagreen Art Deco Cigarette Case and Shagreen Card Case

Pale Green Shagreen Art Deco Cigarette Case and Shagreen Card Case

Located in Hudson, NY

Lovely pale green deco shagreen cigarette case and a shagreen card case. Probably French. Cigarette case has particularly lovely shagreen on the top with the stingray's belly button ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Deco Silver Calling Card Case, London, 1934
20th Century Art Deco Silver Calling Card Case, London, 1934

20th Century Art Deco Silver Calling Card Case, London, 1934

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A good English Art Deco silver calling card case with engine turned decoration and beautifully concealed hinge.

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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Holder or Cigarette Case
Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Holder or Cigarette Case

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Holder or Cigarette Case

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crafted from authentic sterling silver and marked with the 925 hallmark, this Art Deco case bears an intimate German inscription inside: "No, I Don't Know, Maybe, Sophie." Whether us...

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20th Century German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier London Art Deco Silver Cigarette or Card Case with Machined Patterning
Cartier London Art Deco Silver Cigarette or Card Case with Machined Patterning

Cartier London Art Deco Silver Cigarette or Card Case with Machined Patterning

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine quality and heavily made vintage Art Deco Cartier silver cigarette or card case made in London in 1936.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table
Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table

Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak six drawer card index filing cabinet, wine rack or coffee table The cabinet has three rows of two drawers, each with a brass handle/name plate holder The cabinet is in sound ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare Asprey London, 1930s 9-carat Gold Black Leather Credit Business Card Case
Rare Asprey London, 1930s 9-carat Gold Black Leather Credit Business Card Case

Rare Asprey London, 1930s 9-carat Gold Black Leather Credit Business Card Case

By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London, 1930s Luxury black leather with 9-carat gold stamped corners card case A beautiful business or credit card...

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Smoking Set with Cigarette Case, Card Case and Match Safe
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Smoking Set with Cigarette Case, Card Case and Match Safe

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Smoking Set with Cigarette Case, Card Case and Match Safe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A exceptionally fine smoking set comprised of a cigarette case, card case, and match safe (or vesta) in 14-karat gold. Each engraved with a period monogram. The cigarette case and c...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Pill or Card Box
Art Deco Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Pill or Card Box

Art Deco Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Pill or Card Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful yellow gold compact with engine turned design on the outside and mirror with faceted sides on the inside. The closure is composed of an enameled tube with a platinum ring o...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Golden Oak Sloping Card Index Filing Cabinet by Libraco
Art Deco Golden Oak Sloping Card Index Filing Cabinet by Libraco

Art Deco Golden Oak Sloping Card Index Filing Cabinet by Libraco

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco golden oak sloping card index filing cabinet by Libraco The cabinet has 9 drawers, each with a brass combined handle and name plate The cabinet is in good condition, it ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Art Deco Enamel and Metal Card Case
Art Deco Enamel and Metal Card Case

Art Deco Enamel and Metal Card Case

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning period art deco card case was once a cigarette case from the era. it is black enamel and gold metal with a diamond center form.

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1930s American Curiosities

Birks Art Deco Sterling Cigarette or Card Case, circa 1930
Birks Art Deco Sterling Cigarette or Card Case, circa 1930

Birks Art Deco Sterling Cigarette or Card Case, circa 1930

By Henry Birks

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Striking birks Art Deco sterling cigarette or card case, circa 1930.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Gold and Sapphire Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case
Silver Gold and Sapphire Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case

Silver Gold and Sapphire Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Very impressive Art Deco 830 grade silver case with gold and a sapphire jewel in-bedded. Maker S and S, inside presented in 1945.

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Tuxedo-Striped Cigarette/Business Card Case
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Tuxedo-Striped Cigarette/Business Card Case

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Tuxedo-Striped Cigarette/Business Card Case

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, Sterling silver cigarette/card case, American, Ca. 1930's, having a tuxedo-striped design on lid.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Combination Sovereign Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Sovereign Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Sovereign Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination sovereign compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Lighting Design Silver and Onyx Cigarette Case or Card Holder European
Art Deco Lighting Design Silver and Onyx Cigarette Case or Card Holder European

Art Deco Lighting Design Silver and Onyx Cigarette Case or Card Holder European

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning Art Deco cigarette case featuring a geometric lightning design on an engine turned 900 silver case. To open the case you push down on the onyx bar. It is marked 900 silver a...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Card Case
Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Card Case

Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Card Case

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H 0.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Card Case

Located in New York, NY

Russian tsarist silver cigarette case, silver with gold gilded interior and inset opal clasp, circa 1900.

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20th Century Russian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Opal, Gold, Silver

Puiforcat Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Perfect Business Card Case, c.1930
Puiforcat Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Perfect Business Card Case, c.1930

Puiforcat Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Perfect Business Card Case, c.1930

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderfully stylish Art Deco cigarette case by Emile Puiforcat, Paris. I have taken a couple of photographs with my business cards in, showing it is just perfect as a re-purposed w...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Agate Cigarette or Card Case with Golden Tints
Agate Cigarette or Card Case with Golden Tints

Agate Cigarette or Card Case with Golden Tints

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H 0.56 in W 3.35 in D 2.29 in

Agate Cigarette or Card Case with Golden Tints

Located in Paris, FR

Many Hollywood stars posed with stylish cigarette cases. Measures: W 2.32oz (66.1g) L 3.34in (8.5 cm)/ l 1.96in. (5.8 cm), H 0.39in. (1.4 cm) Gold. 18-karat Eagle head Art...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Gold

1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case
1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case

1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case

Located in Red Lion, PA

1947 Esquire Pin-Up Zebra & Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case This incredible 1947 Esquire playing card set embodies the playful sophistication and risqué charm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Games

Materials

Leather, Paper

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case
Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case

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H 4.25 in W 3.13 in D 0.13 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco style sterling silver card case, circa mid-20th century.  

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Games

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Card Case with Dog Decoration

Art Deco Bakelite Card Case with Dog Decoration

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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Art Deco Bakelite Card Case with Dog Decoration

Located in London, GB

Art Deco bakelite card case Fantastic Art Deco bakelite card case, in turquoise bakelite with a well modelled dog figure.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Games

Materials

Bakelite

Shagreen French Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case in Sterling & Lizard
Shagreen French Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case in Sterling & Lizard

Shagreen French Art Deco Cigarette or Card Case in Sterling & Lizard

Located in Oakland, CA

Everything about this iconic Art Deco designed cigarette (or card) case conveys luxury and high style!

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch
Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Apple juice Coloured Bakelite Card Case fitted with Skeleton backed Watch set into the lid.

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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp
Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp

Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp

$14,000

H 0.63 in W 2.88 in L 1.63 in

Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant 14 karat gold minaudiere by Cartier from the 1940's. This Retro piece has a double zig zag design on all surfaces. The clasp is a cabochon sapphire. The box measures 2 7/8 i...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon
Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon

Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual lipstick box was was created in 1918 ca. It has been hand crafted out of silver and is marked 800 on the lipstick container. There is a n unidentified makers mark next t...

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb
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Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb in red with black overpaint detailing. Strong Art Nouveau flavor in wonderful vibrant tones. 1930's France. Excellent condition.

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1930s French Hats

Superb, Substantial Imperial Russian Gold Cabochon Sapphire Cigarette Case
Superb, Substantial Imperial Russian Gold Cabochon Sapphire Cigarette Case

Superb, Substantial Imperial Russian Gold Cabochon Sapphire Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Fine, luxurious heavy antique Imperial Russian 14K yellow gold and cabochon sapphire cigarette case. 19th Century Exquisite workmanship, sophisticated design of undulating gold waves...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
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Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition

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Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets

Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats

Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...

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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box
Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box

Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A silver gilt Art Deco box, decorated with violet enamel that imitates an amethyst quartz, import marks for Glasgow. weight: 119.9 grams

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Retro Two-Tone Woven-Gold Cigarette Case
Cartier Retro Two-Tone Woven-Gold Cigarette Case

Cartier Retro Two-Tone Woven-Gold Cigarette Case

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A hand crafted cigarette case, circa 1940, from Cartier. It features 14k woven green and rose gold that form a lovely pattern. It opens to reveal a sculpted gold clasp to hold down y...

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20th Century American Boxes and Cases

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure

Located in London, GB

A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box

Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment. Decorated with enamel top (small chip on enamel on one corner). Box measures 3...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vanity Items

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage British Card Holder solid Sterling Silver / 77gr
Vintage British Card Holder solid Sterling Silver / 77gr

Vintage British Card Holder solid Sterling Silver / 77gr

Located in SE

Vanity or Card box for your visit or bank cards. . The flower is truly eye-catching. Hand-engraved accents. British XX cent. hallmarks.Chester, 925 Silver, maker's. Made ca. 1960s -...

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Vintage 1960s English Retro Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch
Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

$10,500

W 0.75 in L 1.88 in

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch A platinum and 18 karat white gold brooch set with a center black opal weighing approximately 7.75 carats framed by approximately 3.35 carats of round...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Card Case Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal card case art deco for your home. Each card case art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and gold. Your living room may not be complete without a card case art deco — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right card case art deco, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made card case art deco has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited and Cartier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Card Case Art Deco?

A card case art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $767, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $8,950.

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.