Satsuma style lidded vase China gold background with lions in the handles and lid
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vase with Gold Bottom Lid China Satsuma Style
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramics
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Pair of Petite Shanghai Deco Persimmon Jars with Pine & Crane, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's brief Republic Period (1912-1949), these petite oval ginger jars impart a blessing of longevity. An allover glaze of persimmon-orange color cloaks t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
Pair of Petite Chinese Persimmon Jars with Famille Rose Peonies, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
RARE Art Deco Noritake Lusterware Creamer and Sugar Bowl
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramics
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Pair of Chinese Persimmon Fantail Vases with Children at Play, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century porcelain vase is sculpted to a classic Chinese phoenix-tail form and decorated with persimmon-orange enamel and several cartouche paintings of picturesque sc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
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Art Deco Ladies Compact ceramic with bevel gilded mirror, circa 1920
$226Sale Price|43% Off
Art Deco Ladies Compact ceramic with bevel gilded mirror, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, circular Ladies Compact made in France, Circa 1920 The compact is very well made with a circular body having a hinged lid ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics
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1920's Art Deco Sung De Boeuf Lamp, USA
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An early 20th century Sang De Boeuf Art Deco lamp. The luscious flambe red glaze with bronze finish mounts with new electric wiring and bronze finish lotus motif mounts. The simple s...
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Porcelain
Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
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Clay
Pair of Chinese Gilt Teacups with White Cranes, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions both practical and decorative. This pair ...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
Large China 1940s Vase with Gold Decorative Flowers and Characters Art Deco
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large China 1940s Vase with Gold Decorative Flowers and Characters
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1940s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
Large Decorative Floral Vase China 1930s Art Deco Black Background
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Decorative Floral Vase China 1930s Art Deco Black Background
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
Japanese Pottery Vase
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Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white to off-white round Japanese pottery vase, late Modern/Art Deco period, circa early-20th century Japan, 1921-1941. Vase has a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Ceramics
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Chinese Persimmon Phoenix Tail Vase with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This vase is a perfect example of enduring Chinese symbolism and design. The attendants in the garden are watching over young boys playing with lotus branches, butterflies and small ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Located in LEGNY, FR
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Art Deco ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco ceramics made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $381 and tops out at $1,450 while the average work can sell for $980.
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