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Lalique Nippon

Early René Lalique Nippon-4 Cover Bowl in Art Glass with Inlaid Air Pearls
Early René Lalique Nippon-4 Cover Bowl in Art Glass with Inlaid Air Pearls

Early René Lalique Nippon-4 Cover Bowl in Art Glass with Inlaid Air Pearls

Located in København, Copenhagen

Early René Lalique Nippon-4 cover bowl in art glass with inlaid air pearls. About 1933. Measure

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces
French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

$1,280Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 3.35 in Dm 7.68 in

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

celebrated 'Nippon' range, which was an important item in the Lalique catalogue during the inter-war period

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Blown Glass

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls
1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 8 "Nippon" knife rests made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

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4 Art Deco Champagne Glasses by Rene Lalique, Nippon model
4 Art Deco Champagne Glasses by Rene Lalique, Nippon model

4 Art Deco Champagne Glasses by Rene Lalique, Nippon model

By René Lalique

Located in Crespières, FR

Made of white blown-moulded glass, the Nippon model gives the illusion of unique objects made with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 6 Tokyo Nippon Glass Hand Bowls, Art Deco Pearls
1930 René Lalique Set of 6 Tokyo Nippon Glass Hand Bowls, Art Deco Pearls

1930 René Lalique Set of 6 Tokyo Nippon Glass Hand Bowls, Art Deco Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 René Lalique "Nippon" bowls made in glass by René Lalique in 1930. All pieces are

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

1932 René Lalique - Art Deco Box Nippon Glass
1932 René Lalique - Art Deco Box Nippon Glass

1932 René Lalique - Art Deco Box Nippon Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Art Deco box "Nippon" made in cleat glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature. Perfect

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

A R.Lalique Art deco Nippon Glass service
A R.Lalique Art deco Nippon Glass service

A R.Lalique Art deco Nippon Glass service

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Nippon Glass service is a strong Art Deco designed drinking glasses created in 1930 in crystal

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

1932 René Lalique, Oil Vinegar Cruet Nippon Clear Glass
1932 René Lalique, Oil Vinegar Cruet Nippon Clear Glass

1932 René Lalique, Oil Vinegar Cruet Nippon Clear Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Oil Vinegar Cruet "Nippon" made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Acid-stamped signature

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 10 Nippon Glasses Liquor Sake
1930 René Lalique Set of 10 Nippon Glasses Liquor Sake

1930 René Lalique Set of 10 Nippon Glasses Liquor Sake

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 10 glasses made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is named "Nippon" made in clear glass. All

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Champagne Glasses Glass
1930 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Champagne Glasses Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Champagne Glasses Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 8 Nippon champagne glasses made in glass by René Lalique in 1930. Each glass is signed

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Champagne Glasses Set of 6 Pieces
1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Champagne Glasses Set of 6 Pieces

1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Champagne Glasses Set of 6 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Champagne glasses set made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is named "Nippon" made in clear glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique - Set Of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Glass - 14 Pieces
1930 René Lalique - Set Of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Glass - 14 Pieces

1930 René Lalique - Set Of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Glass - 14 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of tablewares glasses "Nippon" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1930. Acid

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Glass

1930 René Lalique Fruits Service Nippon Champagne Glasses, Set of 7 Pieces
1930 René Lalique Fruits Service Nippon Champagne Glasses, Set of 7 Pieces

1930 René Lalique Fruits Service Nippon Champagne Glasses, Set of 7 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Fruits set made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is named "Nippon" made in clear glass. Set

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Orange Set 13 Pieces, 12 Glasses 1 Pitcher
1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Orange Set 13 Pieces, 12 Glasses 1 Pitcher

1930 René Lalique Original Nippon Orange Set 13 Pieces, 12 Glasses 1 Pitcher

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Orange set made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is named "Nippon" made in clear glass. All pieces

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls
1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls

1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of Tablewares Nippon & Tokyo Clear Glass 12 Plates 6 Bowls
1930 René Lalique Set of Tablewares Nippon & Tokyo Clear Glass 12 Plates 6 Bowls

1930 René Lalique Set of Tablewares Nippon & Tokyo Clear Glass 12 Plates 6 Bowls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of Tablewares "Nippon & Tokyo" made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1930. Acid-stamped

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 33 Pieces
1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 33 Pieces

1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 33 Pieces

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of tablewares glasses "Nippon" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1930. Acid

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 50 Pieces
1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 50 Pieces

1930 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Nippon Clear Glass, 50 Pieces

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of tablewares glasses "Nippon" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1930. Acid

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter
1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 30 pieces made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is called "Nippon" made in clear glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter
1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

1930 René Lalique Set of 32 Pieces Nippon, 30 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 30 pieces made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is called "Nippon" made in clear glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 62 Pieces Nippon, 60 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter
1930 René Lalique Set of 62 Pieces Nippon, 60 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

1930 René Lalique Set of 62 Pieces Nippon, 60 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 62 pieces made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is called "Nippon" made in clear glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1932 René Lalique Nippon Box Clear Glass, Pearls
1932 René Lalique Nippon Box Clear Glass, Pearls

1932 René Lalique Nippon Box Clear Glass, Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Nippon" box made in 1932 in molded clear glass. Stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Rene Lalique Nippon et Tokyo A R.Lalique Glass Oil and Vinegar Set
Rene Lalique Nippon et Tokyo A R.Lalique Glass Oil and Vinegar Set

Rene Lalique Nippon et Tokyo A R.Lalique Glass Oil and Vinegar Set

By René Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rene Lalique (1860-1945) Nippon et Tokyo A R.Lalique glass oil and vinegar set circa 1933

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20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Rene Lalique 'Nippon' Glass Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set on Stand, circa 1932
Rene Lalique 'Nippon' Glass Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set on Stand, circa 1932

Rene Lalique 'Nippon' Glass Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set on Stand, circa 1932

By René Lalique

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and scarce René Lalique glass oil and vinegar cruet set in the Nippon design dating from

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

1932 René Lalique, Box Nippon Clear Glass, Pearls
1932 René Lalique, Box Nippon Clear Glass, Pearls

1932 René Lalique, Box Nippon Clear Glass, Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Nippon" made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Acid-stamped signature on bottom

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 12 Nippon Glasses Wine Madere
1930 René Lalique Set of 12 Nippon Glasses Wine Madere

1930 René Lalique Set of 12 Nippon Glasses Wine Madere

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 12 glasses made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is named "Nippon" made in clear glass. All

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Set of 38 Pieces Nippon, 36 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter
1930 René Lalique Set of 38 Pieces Nippon, 36 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

1930 René Lalique Set of 38 Pieces Nippon, 36 Glasses, 1 Pitcher, 1 Decanter

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 38 pieces made by René Lalique in 1930. Model is called "Nippon" made in clear glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Art Deco R Rene Lalique Nippon Decanter Set with Glasses, circa 1930
Art Deco R Rene Lalique Nippon Decanter Set with Glasses, circa 1930

Art Deco R Rene Lalique Nippon Decanter Set with Glasses, circa 1930

By René Lalique

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco, early, R. Lalique spirit carafe in the Nippon Design, circa 1930s, with matching stopper

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"
Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

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H 3.55 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

By Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lalique : 12 knife blocks/stands "Nippon". Model created in 1932 (6/12). White pressed molded

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

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Lalique Nippon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lalique nippon for your home. A lalique nippon — often made from glass, art glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lalique nippon, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right lalique nippon, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lalique nippon over the years, but those crafted by René Lalique and Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lalique Nippon?

Prices for a lalique nippon start at $1,551 and top out at $9,799 with the average selling for $2,199.

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.