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Art Deco Black Vase with Geometric Pattern in Silver by Odyv
Art Deco Black Vase with Geometric Pattern in Silver by Odyv

Art Deco Black Vase with Geometric Pattern in Silver by Odyv

By ODYV

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French Art Deco black vase featuring a striking geometric design in silver around the

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Art Deco Black Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Decor, France 1930s
Art Deco Black Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Decor, France 1930s

Art Deco Black Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Decor, France 1930s

By French Opaline

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 1930s French Art Deco black glass vase features a silver-decorated design all around

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Art Deco Silver and Red Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s
Art Deco Silver and Red Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s

Art Deco Silver and Red Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s

By French Opaline

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 1930s French Art Deco black opaline glass vase features a silver and red deposit

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Fains Art Deco Silver Overlay on Black Opaline Glass Vase, a pair, 1930s
Fains Art Deco Silver Overlay on Black Opaline Glass Vase, a pair, 1930s

Fains Art Deco Silver Overlay on Black Opaline Glass Vase, a pair, 1930s

By French Opaline

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely 1930s French Art Deco black glass vase set boasts a silver deposit decoration around

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

French Art Deco Vase by Leon Pointu
French Art Deco Vase by Leon Pointu

French Art Deco Vase by Leon Pointu

Located in Greenwich, CT

1920’s Art Déco Vase by Léon Pointu (French 1879-1942), in glazed stoneware, the upper body with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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

Decorative Art Déco Dinanderie vase. France 1930s

By Jean Dunand

Located in Köln, NW

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

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

20th century French Art Deco Ceramic Vase, 1930s
20th century French Art Deco Ceramic Vase, 1930s

20th century French Art Deco Ceramic Vase, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant Art Deco enamelled ceramic vase, decorated with a stylised motif of grape clusters and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Silver Overlay and Black Ceramic Vase by Ceram France, 1930s
Art Deco Silver Overlay and Black Ceramic Vase by Ceram France, 1930s

Art Deco Silver Overlay and Black Ceramic Vase by Ceram France, 1930s

By Rouen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ceram, Rouen, France, designed and crafted this stylish 1930s French Art Deco black ceramic vase

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Michel Herman HEM Art Deco Silver Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s
Michel Herman HEM Art Deco Silver Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s

Michel Herman HEM Art Deco Silver Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s

By Hermann Czech

Located in Atlanta, GA

Verreries d'Art de HEM manufactured this elegant 1930s French Art Deco black glass vase on a design

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Sainte Radegonde French Art Deco vase
Sainte Radegonde French Art Deco vase

Sainte Radegonde French Art Deco vase

Located in Milano, IT

Discover the elegance and charm of the French Art Deco period with this stunning vase from Sainte

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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Dinanderie Metalware Vase Signed George
French Art Deco Dinanderie Metalware Vase Signed George

French Art Deco Dinanderie Metalware Vase Signed George

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A wonderful French Art Deco dinanderie vase in brass with silver metal incrustation. The brass body

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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Joseph Mougin French Art Deco Vase, Honeycomb, Nancy 1920
Joseph Mougin French Art Deco Vase, Honeycomb, Nancy 1920

Joseph Mougin French Art Deco Vase, Honeycomb, Nancy 1920

By Joseph Mougin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco “Honeycomb” Vase by Joseph Mougin — Nancy, France, 1920s. A remarkable French Art

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Georges De Feure, France, Art Deco Vase in Purple Art Glass
Georges De Feure, France, Art Deco Vase in Purple Art Glass

Georges De Feure, France, Art Deco Vase in Purple Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georges De Feure (1868-1943), France. Art Deco vase in purple art glass. Pâte de verre technique

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Gilbert METENIER French Art Deco Stoneware Vase 1920
Gilbert METENIER French Art Deco Stoneware Vase 1920

Gilbert METENIER French Art Deco Stoneware Vase 1920

By Gilbert Metenier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gilbert Méténier (Gannat), France, circa 1920. This exquisite

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage French Art Deco Style Vase (circa 1930s-1950s)
Vintage French Art Deco Style Vase (circa 1930s-1950s)

Vintage French Art Deco Style Vase (circa 1930s-1950s)

Located in London, GB

Vintage French Art Deco style vase (circa 1930s-1950s). In the manner of Primavera or Jean Besnard

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Jacquet French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase 1930
Paul Jacquet French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase 1930

Paul Jacquet French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase 1930

By Paul Jacquet

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase was designed and signed by Paul Jacquet in the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pierrefonds French Art Deco Blue Crystalline Glazed Art Pottery Vase
Pierrefonds French Art Deco Blue Crystalline Glazed Art Pottery Vase

Pierrefonds French Art Deco Blue Crystalline Glazed Art Pottery Vase

By Pierrefonds Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning French Art Nouveau pottery twin handled art pottery vase decorated with blue crystalline

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s
Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s

Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s

By A. Riecke

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

Elegant black glass Art Deco vase by Anatole Riecke, finely crafted in France and signed and dated

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s
Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s

Art Deco Vase by Anatole Riecke in Black Glass 1930s

By A. Riecke

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

Elegant black glass Art Deco vase by Anatole Riecke, finely crafted in France and signed and dated

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Green Vase, Barbotine Ceramic, Poët-Laval (France)
Art Deco Green Vase, Barbotine Ceramic, Poët-Laval (France)

Art Deco Green Vase, Barbotine Ceramic, Poët-Laval (France)

Located in Prato, Tuscany

were known for their meticulous attention to detail and innovative techniques. This Art Deco-style vase

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Schneider Orange & Black 'Leopard' Art Glass Motif Tapered Vase
Art Deco Schneider Orange & Black 'Leopard' Art Glass Motif Tapered Vase

Art Deco Schneider Orange & Black 'Leopard' Art Glass Motif Tapered Vase

By Charles Schneider

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco schneider orange & black 'Leopard' Art glass motif tapered vase The tall handblown

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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Acid Etched Glass Vase, Attributed to Daum
French Art Deco Acid Etched Glass Vase, Attributed to Daum

French Art Deco Acid Etched Glass Vase, Attributed to Daum

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

An unusual Art Deco lavender glass vase probably by Daum Nancy, roughened acid etched surface with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Silver Overlay Art Glass Vase
Art Deco Silver Overlay Art Glass Vase

Art Deco Silver Overlay Art Glass Vase

Located in Norwood, NJ

Art Deco mottled purple art glass vase with applied silver overlay birds. Features silver overlay

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

Extraordinary French Art Deco Vase, Cast Iron Flower Holder, 1930s
Extraordinary French Art Deco Vase, Cast Iron Flower Holder, 1930s

Extraordinary French Art Deco Vase, Cast Iron Flower Holder, 1930s

Located in Argelato, BO

This refined cast iron vase, inspired by French Art Deco, masterfully evokes the iconic spirit of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Simone Larrieu, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Simone Larrieu, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Simone Larrieu, France, Circa 1930

By Simone Larrieu

Located in London, England

art déco, alliant sophistication et modernité, ce vase mesure 25 cm de diamètre et 15 cm de hauteur

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco iron vase, green, patinated, made by Christofle. Signed Christofle, 10A France, CIRCA

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Iron

Stoneware Art Deco vase by Leon Pointu, 1926, France
Stoneware Art Deco vase by Leon Pointu, 1926, France

Stoneware Art Deco vase by Leon Pointu, 1926, France

By Leon Pointu

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

the French art deco ceramist Leon Pointu (1879-1942), signed and numbered with incised signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Very Large Lorrain Art Deco Vase in Red Mouth Blown Art Glass, France
Very Large Lorrain Art Deco Vase in Red Mouth Blown Art Glass, France

Very Large Lorrain Art Deco Vase in Red Mouth Blown Art Glass, France

Located in København, Copenhagen

Very large Lorrain Art Deco vase in red mouth-blown art glass. France, 1920s / 30s. Measures: 44

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gilbert Metenier, France, 1920, Signed
Tall Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gilbert Metenier, France, 1920, Signed

Tall Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gilbert Metenier, France, 1920, Signed

By Gilbert Metenier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gilbert Méténier, Gannat, circa 1920. Important French Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937
Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937

Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, France, 1937 — Silver-Plated Geometric Design. This

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases

By Orchies

Located in Prato, Tuscany

of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics, showcasing particular attention to

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1935 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Damiers Glass with Black Enamel
1935 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Damiers Glass with Black Enamel

1935 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Damiers Glass with Black Enamel

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Damiers" made in frosted glass with original black heated enamel made in 1935. Stamped

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Longwy Primavera Sigismond Olesiewicz French Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase
Longwy Primavera Sigismond Olesiewicz French Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase

Longwy Primavera Sigismond Olesiewicz French Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in Minneapolis, MN

collaboration between modern design and traditional French ceramic craftsmanship during the height of the Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

20th century French Pair of Art Deco Longwy Vases, 1930s
20th century French Pair of Art Deco Longwy Vases, 1930s

20th century French Pair of Art Deco Longwy Vases, 1930s

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in LEGNY, FR

Charming pair of small Art Deco vases by the Longwy manufacture, in crackled glazed faience. Bold

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ferdinand Elchinger Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Art Deco, 1950s France
Ferdinand Elchinger Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Art Deco, 1950s France

Ferdinand Elchinger Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Art Deco, 1950s France

By Elchinger

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Ferdinand Elchinger, Soufflenheim, France, 1950s A striking

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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Anatole Riecke Art Deco tall black opaline glass white vase 1939
Anatole Riecke Art Deco tall black opaline glass white vase 1939

Anatole Riecke Art Deco tall black opaline glass white vase 1939

By A. Riecke

Located in Paris, IDF

This tall Art Deco vase in black opaline glass, with white painted decor, and chromed steel piece

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.
Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.

Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of enamel terracotta vases, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940. Big vase dimensions: 22 cm

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Anatole Riecke French Art Deco tall frosted glass vase 1932
Anatole Riecke French Art Deco tall frosted glass vase 1932

Anatole Riecke French Art Deco tall frosted glass vase 1932

By A. Riecke

Located in Paris, IDF

This large Art Deco vase in transparent and frosted glass, painted in black, is a creation by the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Charles Schneider Art Deco Vase, Glass & Iron, France, 1914-1918
Charles Schneider Art Deco Vase, Glass & Iron, France, 1914-1918

Charles Schneider Art Deco Vase, Glass & Iron, France, 1914-1918

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Vase by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1914–1918 A rare and striking

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Vase, Stylized Geometric Forms by Guillard, Black and White
Art Deco Vase, Stylized Geometric Forms by Guillard, Black and White

Art Deco Vase, Stylized Geometric Forms by Guillard, Black and White

By Marcel Guillard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Of all the great masters of French Art Deco pottery in the 1920s and 1930s, Marcel Guillard was the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

Art Deco Enameled Vase, Signed Keller And Guerin Luneville, France
Art Deco Enameled Vase, Signed Keller And Guerin Luneville, France

Art Deco Enameled Vase, Signed Keller And Guerin Luneville, France

Located in Beirut, LB

This striking Art Deco vase, signed by Keller and Guérin Lunéville, features a baluster shape with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's
Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Accolay, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in red and blue shades

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Earthenware Vase, France, circa 1920
Art Deco Earthenware Vase, France, circa 1920

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 20th Century French Art Deco Vase by Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais
Large 20th Century French Art Deco Vase by Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais

Large 20th Century French Art Deco Vase by Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais

By Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 20th Century French Art Deco ceramic vase. By Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais (CAB) and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges, Art Deco Design, France, 1940
Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges, Art Deco Design, France, 1940

Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges, Art Deco Design, France, 1940

By Limoges

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Enamelled porcelain vase in brown tones and black, design by Lemovices, made by Limoges. Signed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French Pair of Longwy Earthenware Art deco Vases, 1930s
20th century French Pair of Longwy Earthenware Art deco Vases, 1930s

20th century French Pair of Longwy Earthenware Art deco Vases, 1930s

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in LEGNY, FR

Superb pair of Art Deco vases by the Longwy manufacture, in glazed crackled faience, circa 1925

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Early Art Deco Period Pewter Vase
Early Art Deco Period Pewter Vase

Early Art Deco Period Pewter Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Art Deco period pewter vase displays the form of the Art Nouveau period, but with more

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt-Metal Mounted Stoneware Vase
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt-Metal Mounted Stoneware Vase

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt-Metal Mounted Stoneware Vase

By Luis Auguste Dage

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exceptional French Art Deco stoneware vase, attributed to Louis Auguste Dage and dating to

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Vases
French Art Nouveau Vases

French Art Nouveau Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exquisite pair of French Art Nouveau vases in its original patina. It can be turned into a

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Zinc

French Art Deco Silver Plated & Marble Trophy Vase, c. 1930's
French Art Deco Silver Plated & Marble Trophy Vase, c. 1930's

French Art Deco Silver Plated & Marble Trophy Vase, c. 1930's

Located in Ross, CA

Large trophy vase made in France around the 1930's. The vase sits on a black marble square and the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Art Deco Glass Vase by Charles Schneider
Art Deco Glass Vase by Charles Schneider

Art Deco Glass Vase by Charles Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Glass Vase in Purple hues signed and by Charles Schneider. Signature: Schneider

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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

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French Art Deco Black Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French art deco black vase for your home. Each French art deco black vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, ceramic and metal. Find 224 options for an antique or vintage French art deco black vase now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the French art deco black vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French art deco black vase made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. René Lalique, Atelier Primavera au Printemps and Charles Schneider each produced at least one beautiful French art deco black vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Art Deco Black Vase?

Prices for a French art deco black vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $56,623, while the average can fetch as much as $2,397.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.