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Rene Delavan

French Art Deco Pewter Vase by Rene Delavan, 1920s
French Art Deco Pewter Vase by Rene Delavan, 1920s

French Art Deco Pewter Vase by Rene Delavan, 1920s

By Rene Delavan

Located in Chicago, IL

A French Art Deco pewter vase by René Delavan from the 1920s, defined by its hammered surface.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

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René Delavan French Art Deco Hammered Pewter Vase
René Delavan French Art Deco Hammered Pewter Vase

René Delavan French Art Deco Hammered Pewter Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Delavan" Hallmarks: R DELAVAN/ DECORATEUR/ Paris/ ETAIN D'ART Variety of other Rene´ Delavan vases available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box
René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 3.82 in D 5.19 in

René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Oval with geometric wave and linear design Signed: R. Delavan Impressed: Les Etains R.D. on underside Variety of other René Delavan pieces available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Coupe
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Coupe

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Coupe

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Variety of other Rene Delavan pieces available.

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Large hand-wrought rectangular dinanderie martele pewter coupe with curved handles. Signed: ''R. Delavan'' on body Stamped: ''DEPOSE/ R. DELAVAN/ DECORATEUR/ PARIS/ ETAIN D'ART/ TRA...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought dinanderie pewter covered box with design of flowers and with rosewood handle. Signed: 'R. Delavan' on body. Stamped: 'ETAIN GARANTI' Variety of other Rene Delavan pie...

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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Candle Holder
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Candle Holder

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Candle Holder

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

*Variety of other available Rene´ Delavan dinanderie pewter pieces available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Candle Holders

René Delavan Expressive Art Deco Silver Cock's Head Brooch
René Delavan Expressive Art Deco Silver Cock's Head Brooch

René Delavan Expressive Art Deco Silver Cock's Head Brooch

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

René Delavan Expressive Art Deco Silver Cock's Head Brooch Silver Size: 7 cm by 4 cm (approx. 2 3/4" by 1 9/16") Marks on back: French crab mark for silver (petite garantie...

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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Silver

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Coupe
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Coupe

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Coupe

Unavailable

H 2.25 in Dm 11 in

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Coupe

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Five-sided hand hammered coupe with applied border. Impressed R Delavan on outer surface; R DELAVAN/ DECORATEUR/ PARIS/ DEPOSE/ ETAIN D’ART/ TRAVAIL AU MARTEAU underneath.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Vase
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Vase

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Vase

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 6.5 in

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Ovoid with pair of grooved semi-circular handles and upper martele body separated from smooth lower body by wavy grooves. Signed R Delavan/ Impressed underneath R DELAVAN/ DECORATEU...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Spherical pewter vase with 12 applied circular designs around the neck and with ring collar. Signed R. Delavan/ Impressed underneath R. DELAVAN/ DECORATEUR/ PARIS/ ETAIN D'ART/ DEPOSE

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Vase
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Vase

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought pewter dinanderie martele ovoid vase with striated grey ring over two wavy lines around the neck. Signed R. Delavan on the side/ impressed R DELAVAN/ DECORATEUR/ PARI...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Coupe
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Coupe

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Coupe

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Measures: 14'' diameter; 1 5/8'' high Circular with circles of radiating grooves and applied metal peripheral border and with slightly elevated central circle. Signed R. Delavan on ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought dinanderie Pewter martele vase with two wings on side. Signed R. Delavan on side / impressed Etain Garanti underneath.   

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Vase

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

With base of three rings and circular martele tulip-form body Signed R DELAVAN on body. Impressed ETAIN GARANTI/ numbered 745 underneath.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 5.94 in D 3.38 in

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought rectangular dinanderie pewter martele box with triangles around rim and cubistic handle. Signed R. Delavan on top/ impressed ETAIN GARANTI and numbered 329-2 undernea...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Pitcher
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Pitcher

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Pitcher

Unavailable

H 8.88 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Pitcher

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Measures: 8 7/8'' high; 5'' wide; 3 ½'' long Hand-wrought dinanderie pewter pitcher in the mountain pattern with an angled wood handle. Signed R. Delavan on the side/ impressed...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter and Wood Coffee & Tea Service
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter and Wood Coffee & Tea Service

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter and Wood Coffee & Tea Service

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought dinanderie pewter martele coffee and tea service with vertical lines on body and rosewood handles and finials. Measures: Teapot: 6 5/8'' high, 8 1/2'' wide, 4 ½'' long....

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan
French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan

French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Handwrought dinanderie oval pewter covered box with geometric design as well as an abstracted floral design. Signed on top of box R. Delavan Impress underneath LES ENANIS/RD Writt...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

Unavailable

H 10.24 in Dm 7.49 in

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

By Rene Delavan

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rare Art Deco table lamp designed and manufactured by Rene Delavan, signed. Rene Delavan was mainly working with pewter during the Art Deco period in France, today he is c...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Silver Necklace by Rene Delavan
Art Deco Silver Necklace by Rene Delavan

Art Deco Silver Necklace by Rene Delavan

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H 0.4 in W 18.51 in D 0.99 in

Art Deco Silver Necklace by Rene Delavan

By Rene Delavan

Located in Bochum, NRW

An exquisite Art Deco silver necklace by Rene Delavan. Shaped as interlaced acanthus leaves.

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Polished Pewter Box, Set of 2 Pieces
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Polished Pewter Box, Set of 2 Pieces

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Polished Pewter Box, Set of 2 Pieces

By Rene Delavan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant set of two French Art Deco polished pewter boxes by Rene Delavan. Round lidded shape with carved and embossed typical Art Deco geometric design.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan
1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan

1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan

By Rene Delavan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco vase by renowned designer Rene Delavan. Upper martele body separated from smooth lower body by wavy grooves.

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Vintage 1940s French Vases

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan with Patina
1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan with Patina

1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan with Patina

By Rene Delavan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco vase by renowned designer Rene Delavan, created for ETAIN D'ART French atelier.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Tea Set, 1920s
Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Tea Set, 1920s

Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Tea Set, 1920s

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H 4.14 in W 9.85 in D 5.83 in

Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Tea Set, 1920s

By Rene Delavan

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Pewter Tea Set by René Delavan, Paris, Late 1920s. This elegant pewter tea set, crafted by René Delavan in Paris during the late 1920s, beautifully exemplifies the Ar...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Pierre DuMont Art Deco Pewter Tea Coffee Set, 4 Pieces
Pierre DuMont Art Deco Pewter Tea Coffee Set, 4 Pieces

Pierre DuMont Art Deco Pewter Tea Coffee Set, 4 Pieces

By Pierre-Lucien DuMont

Located in Atlanta, GA

He can be compared to Pierre Plasait or Rene Delavan for the quality of his creations and technique.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter, Metal

Rene Delavan Table Lamp
Rene Delavan Table Lamp

Rene Delavan Table Lamp

By Rene Delavan

Located in Berlin, DE

signed by Rene Delavan

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan
Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

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H 10.24 in Dm 7.49 in

Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan

By Rene Delavan

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rare Art Deco table lamp designed and manufactured by Rene Delavan, signed. Rene Delavan was mainly working with pewter during the Art Deco period in France, today he is ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

René Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Boudoir Lamp
René Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Boudoir Lamp

René Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Boudoir Lamp

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Overall h: 9 ½” - H of base: 5 ¾” - Dia of base: 4” - Dia of shade: 6” Variety of other Rene´ Delavan pieces available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

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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.