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Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends
Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends

Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Munich, DE

The two beautiful mice have been cast out of spelter and are silver plated. The little creatures are playing with a deep red ball made out of bakelite. Mice and balls are mounted on...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads,large Baroque pearls and crystal rondelles comprise this one of a kind ,handmade,ne...

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20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Macassar Wood Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Heron, France circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Heron, France circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Heron, France circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

The vase holds 6 cocktail forks with red Bakelite finials. This stylish bar set has no visible designer's signature.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes
Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes

Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique oak pipe wall rack and nutwood table pipe stand/holder with antique/vintage pipe collection. This beautiful collection for pipe smoking enthusiasts consists of a whole lot o...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set W/Carved Wood Cherry Holder & 12 Cherry Topped Picks
Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set W/Carved Wood Cherry Holder & 12 Cherry Topped Picks

Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set W/Carved Wood Cherry Holder & 12 Cherry Topped Picks

Located in Nantucket, MA

French Art Deco cocktail pick set with 12 red cherry topped chrome picks standing in a turned wood base with 2 carved wood cherries.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.
Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.

Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

The black Galalith pieces (the French equivalent to Bakelite) are carved into foliage and fruits, with a small squirrel (or fox), seeking out the fruit.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

THORENS New York 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol
THORENS New York 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol

THORENS New York 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Weight: 183.3 Grams, (0.19 Kg.). Materials: Carved marble, red bakelite, steel and brass. Model: The Portor medium single claw model.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Marble, Steel

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol Lighter
THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol Lighter

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol Lighter

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Weight: 351.5 Grams, (0.36 Kg.). Materials: Carved marble, black bakelite, steel and brass. Model: The Portor large single claw model.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

Art Deco Cocktail Picks with Chrome and Macassar Wood Scarecrow, circa 1930
Art Deco Cocktail Picks with Chrome and Macassar Wood Scarecrow, circa 1930

Art Deco Cocktail Picks with Chrome and Macassar Wood Scarecrow, circa 1930

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

The bar set features a Macassar wood and chrome carved scarecrow facing a stylized carved wood tree turned into a fork holder.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This examples dates to the early 20th century and is crafted of fine hardwood with a bakelite handle. The front is carved with a scene of two rabbits beneath a full moon and dovetail...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather.

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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel
RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel

RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel

By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson

Located in Miami, FL

Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jersey...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Chrome

1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard
1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard

1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

The Intercom telephone by AB L.M. Ericsson, model HA 100/15 with the RE 6000 handset, is a striking example of early 20th century engineering and design. This model belongs to the so...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Charles Dudouyt. Sculptural turned oakwood and ash table lamp, France, 1930s
Charles Dudouyt. Sculptural turned oakwood and ash table lamp, France, 1930s

Charles Dudouyt. Sculptural turned oakwood and ash table lamp, France, 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Original wire, switch and plug, both made of brown bakelite. Very much in the Tudor Revival, Safari, Castilian and Gothic Revival styles.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with carved elm details, cabriole legs, Bakelite escutcheons, Bakelite interior drawers ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Vintage English Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Bean Spoons
Vintage English Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Bean Spoons

Vintage English Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Bean Spoons

By Henry Clifford Davis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The cylindrical stem of each spoon terminates with a carved colored bakelite coffee bean ornamentation.

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Vintage 1950s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel

Located in New York, NY

Unusually long flapper beads from the 1920's of orange bakelite with carved and dyed vegetable ivory (plastic).

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Composed of large round carnelian pate de verre beads, jet and chinese rondelles with round stacked caps of gilt and silver plated metal, further enhanced by jet bakelite carved sta...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The pendant is strung on a long braided cotton cord with and carved bone and coral bakelite knotted beads. pendant, Width 3", Drop Length from central bead 5.5", Bead Necklace 33", ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

French Bulldog Dress Cilp
French Bulldog Dress Cilp

French Bulldog Dress Cilp

Located in New York, NY

French Bulldog dress clip of hand carved , tinted and stained bakelite . Further detailed by glass taxidermy eyes .

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Carved Bakelite For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved bakelite for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from brass, silver and gilt metal — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a carved bakelite from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A carved bakelite from Artisan NYC, Alexis Kirk and Bill Schiffer — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any carved bakelite from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a carved bakelite, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Carved Bakelite?

On average, a carved bakelite at 1stDibs sells for $535, while they’re typically $87 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.