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Elephant Craquelé Glazed Earthenware Art Deco Sculpture, Fontinelle Belgium 1940
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco elephant sculpture designed by Fontinelle. Belgium 1940s cream / ivory craquelé
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hungarian Painted Ceramic Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A rare hand built glazed and painted earthenware Art Deco sculpture, a female Polynesian made in
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Hungarian Painted Ceramic Art Deco Sculpture
Hungarian Painted Ceramic Art Deco Sculpture
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
Extraordinary Rare Large (20") Charles Catteau (1880-1966) Art Deco Plate
Located in London, GB
(Co.) at their best. This stunning example of a matt enamel-on-earthenware Art Deco plate was probably
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic parrot pitcher by SAINT-CLEMENT, France, late 1920s. It was around 1920 that the Faïencerie Saint-Clément began producing pitchers in the shape of animal. ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Moulin-des-Loups, Orchies, French Art Deco Ceramic Pair of Vases, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pair of ceramic vases by Moulin-des-Loups (Orchies - Hamage), France, ca.1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

ODYV French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons Bookends, 1930s
By ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
production of earthenware. Art Deco style, it is a great success for the manufacture. If production slows
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Group by ODYV, 1930s
By ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
first produced porcelain before specializing in the production of earthenware. Art Deco style, it is a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Group by ODYV, 1930s
French Art Deco Ceramic Group by ODYV, 1930s
No Reserve
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 4.02 in
Art Déco sculpture ceramic signed odyv
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
porcelain before specializing in the production of earthenware. Art Deco style, it is a great success for
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Déco sculpture ceramic signed odyv
Art Déco sculpture ceramic signed odyv
H 12.21 in W 19.3 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Harlequin Glazed Earthenware Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco glazed earthenware figurine is unsigned and only numbered, but believed to have been
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Adrien Mazoyer French Art Deco Enameled Daisy Vase, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and cups, are decorated with stylized floral decorations or geometric patterns in the Art Deco style
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Adrien Mazoyer French Art Deco Enameled Flower Vase, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and cups, are decorated with stylized floral decorations or geometric patterns in the Art Deco style
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Ceramic Lady by ODYV, 1930s
By ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
porcelain before specializing in the production of earthenware. Art Deco style, it is a great success for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Lady by ODYV, 1930s
French Art Deco Ceramic Lady by ODYV, 1930s
H 11.82 in W 19.3 in D 5.52 in
Robj Glazed Earthenware Tea Set, Art Deco
By ROBJ, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Lisbon, PT
A tête à tête tea set in green, each stamped Import de/ Robj / Paris / Luxembourg. Red labels on the base with the Evaluator assessment. Set: 2 cups 2 dishes 1 sugar bowl 2 mi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Robj Glazed Earthenware Tea Set, Art Deco
Robj Glazed Earthenware Tea Set, Art Deco
H 6.5 in W 4.34 in D 7.68 in
Art Deco Silver Earthenware Panther Figure Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Silvered copper-plated earthenware animal Black lacquered wood base Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Earthenware

Art Deco Earthenware Flower Motif Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century - Amphora Art Deco large earthenware flower motif vase.
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Earthenware Flower Motif Vase
Art Deco Earthenware Flower Motif Vase
H 17.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
20th century French Art deco Luneville Earthenware service, 1930s
By Luneville
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful art deco service in opaque porcelain from the Luneville faiencerie with a green
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Soft Heart, Ceramic Earthenware
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
regional Victoria. Glassborow specialises in bronze and draws inspiration from Greco-Roman ruins, art deco
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Soft Heart, Ceramic Earthenware
Soft Heart, Ceramic Earthenware
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H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Belgian Art Deco La Louviere Earthenware Floral Vases
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco (Belgian) crackled earthenware vases with blue floral motif (stamped Boch Frs/La
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Earthenware Vase from Knabstrup, Denmark, 1930s
By Knabstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
German Art Deco era pottery.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th century Art deco Earthenware Boch Freres Vase, 1930s
By Boch La Louviere
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice art deco vase signed Boch la Louviere in speckled blue earthenware. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Handprinted Earthenware Vase by Knabstrup, 1930s
By Knabstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A classic Art Deco shape vase fully glazed in earthy tones and decorated with handprinted flowers
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Mushroom Lamp, Earthenware from Desvres, Gabriel Fourmaintraux, Periode Art Deco
By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
in perfect condition and has no cracks, and works perfectly. Period: Art Nouveau - Art Deco circa
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20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

American Art Deco Earthenware Mixing Bowl Set by McCoy Pottery
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century American Art Deco earthenware or yellow ware pottery nesting bowl set. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware, Pottery

Shelley Harmony Ware Art Deco Wall Charger
By Shelley Pottery
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Shelley Harmony Ware wall charger is decorated with a fabulous Art Deco sunburst design
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Hand Painted Earthenware Vase with Worms, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and organically shaped pottery vase decorated with worms or eels. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s. Measurements: H: 15 cm, D: 12 cm at the ...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Hand-Painted Art Deco Vase in Earthenware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, hand-painted Art Deco vase in earthenware. 1930s. In great condition
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, hand painted Art Deco Vase in Earthenware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, hand painted Art Deco vase in earthenware. 1930s. In great condition
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art-déco sculpture of woman and parrot in earthenware by Sarreguemines 1930s
By Sarreguemines
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
years of the 1920s. Very fine piece of earthenware with a nice transparent glaze, the glazework shows
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
By Fery Boudrot
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930 Fery-Boudrot, Paris
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Earthenware Vase, France, circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Art Deco earthenware vase, France, circa 1920 decorated with turquoise, yellow and black panels
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Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco White Earthenware Mermaid Bowl "300" by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Rare art deco mermaid bowl created by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. The design features a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Earthenware

Goldschneider Vienna Art Deco Plaque of Earthenware Woman and Child, circa 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldschneider, Vienna Art Deco plaque of earthenware, circa 1930. Woman and child in profile. In
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain

Art Deco Tropical Earthenware Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Art Deco ovoidal vase in polychrome matte enameled earthenware with rounded shoulder and everted
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Banko Ware Art Deco Crested Bird Mounted Pottery Hatpin Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unusual Art Deco Japanese Banko Ware pottery hatpin holder mounted with a large
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Stoneware Vase by CAB, 1930s
By Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Céramique d'Art de Bordeaux - CAB, France, 1930s. Stoneware
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Sailors on Leave Earthenware Ceramic Sculpture by Edouard Cazea
By Edouard Casaux
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Matelots singing sailors Dax Art Deco Group. Art Deco Sailors on leave earthenware ceramic
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Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pichet Gothique aux feuilles, Picasso, Pitcher, Ceramic, Design, Deco, Leaves
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Pichet Gothique aux feuilles, Picasso, Pitcher, Ceramic, Design, Deco, Leaves Pichet Gothique aux
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1950s Post-War More Art

Materials

Earthenware

Laveno Guido Andlovitz Cachepot 1930 Earthenware, Italy
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno Guido Andlovitz cachepot 1930 earthenware, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Earthenware

'Vestal Virgin', Danish Modernism, Art Deco Figural, Mythological, Neo-classical
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the artist's Art Deco treatment of his classical, mythological subject. Born to an artistic family
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1950s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite

Upsala-Ekeby, Pitcher, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow and green glazed earthenware pitcher designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden c
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Laveno Guido Andlovitz Earthenware Cist, 1930, Italy
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno Guido Andlovitz earthenware cist, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Taxidermy

Materials

Earthenware

Laveno Guido Andlovitz 1930 Cachepot Earthenware, Italy
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno Guido Andlovitz 1930 cachepot earthenware, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase with handles produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930-1940s. Signed.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Other designers of the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Soft rose patina to this earthenware small sculptures/ paper weights depicting a family of playful
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase, produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. .
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase. Produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase Produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow and green earthenware vase Produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase. Designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s-1960s.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Vases

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Earthenware

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Earthenware Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the earthenware art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An earthenware art deco — often made from ceramic, earthenware and pottery — can elevate any home. Find 148 options for an antique or vintage earthenware art deco now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the earthenware art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right earthenware art deco, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made earthenware art deco has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boch Freres Keramis, Wedgwood and Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy are consistently popular.

How Much is a Earthenware Art Deco?

An earthenware art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

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.

Questions About Earthenware Art Deco
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.