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Paavo Tynell, set of three 1930s opaline glass flush mounts, Taito Oy
Paavo Tynell, set of three 1930s opaline glass flush mounts, Taito Oy

Paavo Tynell, set of three 1930s opaline glass flush mounts, Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell set of three 1930s opaline glass flush mounts, produced by Taito Oy. These Scandinavian vintage treasures offer vers...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel

Finnish art deco brass table lamp
Finnish art deco brass table lamp

Finnish art deco brass table lamp

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Illuminate your space with a touch of 20th-century elegance with our Finnish Art Deco brass table

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Silver Inlay
Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Silver Inlay

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Silver Inlay

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco ceramic vase with silver inlay. Measures: 22.5 cm. x 17 cm. Marked

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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Finnish Art Deco Round Burlwood Coffee Table, 1930s
Finnish Art Deco Round Burlwood Coffee Table, 1930s

Finnish Art Deco Round Burlwood Coffee Table, 1930s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A sculptural Finnish Art Deco coffee table from the 1930s, featuring a striking round top in richly

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Burl

Arabia Finnish Art Deco Pair of Twin Handled Lustre Glazed Art Pottery Vases
Arabia Finnish Art Deco Pair of Twin Handled Lustre Glazed Art Pottery Vases

Arabia Finnish Art Deco Pair of Twin Handled Lustre Glazed Art Pottery Vases

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and scarce pair Finnish Art Deco twin handled art pottery vases decorated in lustre

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Finnish Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes, 1930s
Finnish Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes, 1930s

Finnish Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes, 1930s

Located in Karis, Nyland

This elegant Art Deco chandelier was manufactured and designed in Finland in the 1930s/40s. The

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eliel Saarinen for Adelta Blue Chairs, Finland 1980s, Art Deco Style
Eliel Saarinen for Adelta Blue Chairs, Finland 1980s, Art Deco Style

Eliel Saarinen for Adelta Blue Chairs, Finland 1980s, Art Deco Style

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in IT

, 'Blue Chairs', Adelta Production, Finland. Art Deco style this chairs have been designed in 1929 for

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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp

Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Transport yourself back to the glamorous era of Finnish Art Deco with this stunning 1930's wooden

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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, 1930s
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, 1930s

Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Karlstad, SE

characteristic of Tynell’s refined craftsmanship during this period. A beautiful example of Finnish Art Deco

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Marble Glaze Faience Bowl by Arabia Finland, 1920s
Art Deco Marble Glaze Faience Bowl by Arabia Finland, 1920s

Art Deco Marble Glaze Faience Bowl by Arabia Finland, 1920s

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Esbjerg, DK

made by Arabia in Finland during the late 1920s. Measurements: D: 25,5 cm, H: 6 cm. Wellkept and clean

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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Faience

Arabia Art Deco Silver Lustreware Art Pottery Vase, 1917-1927
Arabia Art Deco Silver Lustreware Art Pottery Vase, 1917-1927

Arabia Art Deco Silver Lustreware Art Pottery Vase, 1917-1927

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Art Deco Finnish Arabia art pottery vase of bulbous shape decorated in silver and brown

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Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Upholstered Art Deco armchair in linen, Finland 1930s.
Upholstered Art Deco armchair in linen, Finland 1930s.

Upholstered Art Deco armchair in linen, Finland 1930s.

Located in London, GB

A dignified, svelte 1930s armchair with classic proportions and offering seemingly tailored comfort. It has a firm back, raised armrests, and it sits on rounded wooden feet. The armc...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Hand Painted Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Finland 1940s
Art Deco Hand Painted Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Finland 1940s

Art Deco Hand Painted Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Finland 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A lovely small Art Deco Finnish lamp with a ziggurat style opaline glass shade that is hand painted

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Striped Upholstery, Finland ca 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Striped Upholstery, Finland ca 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Striped Upholstery, Finland ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The design style Art Deco received its name after the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Brown, White and Blue Ceramic Vase by Araba, Finland
Art Deco Brown, White and Blue Ceramic Vase by Araba, Finland

Art Deco Brown, White and Blue Ceramic Vase by Araba, Finland

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Finland, 1920s. It is marked Araba. This elegant vase / centerpiece is made in lacquered

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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Finnish 1930's swivel office chair
Finnish 1930's swivel office chair

Finnish 1930's swivel office chair

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

This 1930's Finnish swivel office chair is a true vintage gem. With its sleek and minimalist design

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Birch

Finnish 1930's birch accent side table
Finnish 1930's birch accent side table

Finnish 1930's birch accent side table

By Asko

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Crafted from exquisite flame birch, this Finnish 1930's accent table embodies the timeless elegance

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Candelabra, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century
Candelabra, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century

Candelabra, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Candelabra, manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century. Forged iron

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Finnish Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Eliel Saarinen
Set of 8 Finnish Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Eliel Saarinen

Set of 8 Finnish Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Eliel Saarinen

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

design projects from the 1920's, the self titled Saarinen house became an art deco masterpiece and is now

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Late 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Wrought Iron & Rattan Floor Lamp by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
Wrought Iron & Rattan Floor Lamp by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s

Wrought Iron & Rattan Floor Lamp by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Karis, Nyland

Striking and sculptural floor lamp produced by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in Finland during the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Pendant Flush Opaline Glass, 1920s Lights
French Art Deco Pendant Flush Opaline Glass, 1920s Lights

French Art Deco Pendant Flush Opaline Glass, 1920s Lights

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful, 1920s French Art Deco opaline glass ceiling pendant or flush light. Newly rewired. All

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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Candle Sconces, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s
Pair of Art Deco Candle Sconces, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s

Pair of Art Deco Candle Sconces, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of Art Deco candle sconces, manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s. Brass. Good

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983

By Adelta, Eliel Saarinen

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

breathtaking designed Art Deco chairs were artfully made of Fine maple wood combined with black lacquer work

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Late 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s
Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s

Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A lovely art deco side table by Maija Heikinheimo produced by Asko in the 1930s. In the original

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s
Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s

Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Birch, Asko 1930s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A lovely art deco side table by Maija Heikinheimo produced by Asko in the 1930s. In the original

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Striped Opaline Glass & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Finland 1940s
Striped Opaline Glass & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Finland 1940s

Striped Opaline Glass & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Finland 1940s

By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Taito Oy

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This elegant semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Finland in the late 1940s. It

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Finnish Pewter Wall Candle Sconces, A. Mykkänen Taidetakomo Oy, 1930s, Set of 4
Finnish Pewter Wall Candle Sconces, A. Mykkänen Taidetakomo Oy, 1930s, Set of 4

Finnish Pewter Wall Candle Sconces, A. Mykkänen Taidetakomo Oy, 1930s, Set of 4

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Paavo Tynell

Located in Karis, Nyland

A set of four Finnish pewter wall candle sconces with angled side panels by A. Mykkänen

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Pewter

Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s
Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s

Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Miami, FL

Great original vintage Paimio armchair 41 or lounge chair rendered in steam bent birch with a white lacquered seat designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

"Grooming Moose, " rare Art Deco bronze by Jussi Mantynen
"Grooming Moose, " rare Art Deco bronze by Jussi Mantynen

"Grooming Moose, " rare Art Deco bronze by Jussi Mantynen

By Jussi Mantynen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of Finland's leading sculptors during the Art Deco and mid-century eras, Jussi Mantynen loved

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant Light in Glass for Taito Oy, 1940s
Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant Light in Glass for Taito Oy, 1940s

Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant Light in Glass for Taito Oy, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Antwerp, BE

AB, Finland. Other versions: This 1930s Taito Art Deco pendant lamp was in all probability made in

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of Art Deco Wall Candle Sconces in Paavo Tynell style, 1940/40s
Set of Art Deco Wall Candle Sconces in Paavo Tynell style, 1940/40s

Set of Art Deco Wall Candle Sconces in Paavo Tynell style, 1940/40s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Paavo Tynell Style Art Deco Set of wall sconces 1930/40s. Brass and metal. Good vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch and Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch and Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch and Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant 1255 in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant 1255 in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant 1255 in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamp is stamped Oy Taito Ab. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s

Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare set of two Paavo Tynell Art Deco candle sconces for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Brass. Good

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s

Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Set of Two Paavo Tynell Art Deco Candle Sconces for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Brass

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful art deco ceiling lamp in patinated brass, string decoration and blown glass shades. The

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen

Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen

Located in Milan, IT

technical knowledge of the art of weaving. Her stylistic influences are clearly rooted in the Art Deco and

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto

Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table
Alvar Aalto Coffee Table

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined L-leg coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, originally designed

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

Alvar Aalto Early Production Three-Legged Stool
Alvar Aalto Early Production Three-Legged Stool

Alvar Aalto Early Production Three-Legged Stool

By Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

Paimio Sanatorium but was later added to Aalto’s permanent furniture collection. Made in Finland by Artek

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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Stools

Extremely Rare Vasculum of Bent Birch from 1930s Attributed to Alvar Aalto
Extremely Rare Vasculum of Bent Birch from 1930s Attributed to Alvar Aalto

Extremely Rare Vasculum of Bent Birch from 1930s Attributed to Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Knivsta, SE

it is marked Vilhelm Schaumans Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä.,Finland. This factory collaborated with

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs
Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs

Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of 'Tank Chairs 400' by Alvar Aalto. Beech bentwood with forest green boucle re-upholstery. Designed 1936.

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Alvar Aalto Finsven #60 Stacking Stools, 1930s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Finsven #60 Stacking Stools, 1930s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Finsven #60 Stacking Stools, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto, Finsven

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Alvar Aalto for Finsven model 60 beech and birch nesting tables. With reinforced tripod bentwood legs. Measures: 13 D seat. Classic. Modernist. Rarity. Finsven label to undersi...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Birch

Antique "Corinthian 15" Wooden Table Top Bagatelle Board Game Set
Antique "Corinthian 15" Wooden Table Top Bagatelle Board Game Set

Antique "Corinthian 15" Wooden Table Top Bagatelle Board Game Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

and done in the period Art Deco style. The game board and bat are composed of walnut with a plywood

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Games

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto Early Tiered Model 915 Black Lacquered Bent Plywood Side Table
Alvar Aalto Early Tiered Model 915 Black Lacquered Bent Plywood Side Table

Alvar Aalto Early Tiered Model 915 Black Lacquered Bent Plywood Side Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

the Paimio Sanatorium but was later added to Aalto’s permanent furniture collection. Made in Finland

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20th Century Finnish Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Lacquer

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier in Brass & Metal, 1374, Made by Taito OY, 1930s
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier in Brass & Metal, 1374, Made by Taito OY, 1930s

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier in Brass & Metal, 1374, Made by Taito OY, 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Odense, DK

This exquisite chandelier, crafted in the 1930s by the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Pair, circa 1950s
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Pair, circa 1950s

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Pair, circa 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ferndale, MI

Finland for an art glass competition. This blown glass pair are circa 1960s and acid stamped. Condition is

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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Finnish Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Finnish art deco for your home. Each Finnish art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Finnish art deco — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Finnish art deco, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Alvar Aalto, Eliel Saarinen and Paavo Tynell each produced at least one beautiful Finnish art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Finnish Art Deco?

A Finnish art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,667, while the lowest priced sells for $198 and the highest can go for as much as $16,917.

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 Finnish Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.