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Rookwood Art Deco

"Pouter Pigeon", Rare 1924 Art Deco Trivet in Pink w/ Original Rookwood Box
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and gorgeously glazed, this 1924-vintage porcelain trivet by Rookwood Pottery depicts a pouter
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

"Lotus Flower Bowl, " Rare 14" Art Deco Bowl with Attached Frog by Rookwood
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large Art Deco bowl, dating from 1928, depicts a large, open lotus blossom
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Art deco Rookwood Dark Blue Mat with classical style frieze panels Vase/Urn 1929
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
ROOKWOOD POTTERY CO. Production urn in Dark Blue Mat glaze with classical style frieze panels at
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

"Satyr Carrying Grapes, " Gold Glazed Wall Sculpture by Rookwood, 1915
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interior is glazed in a creamy hue. Rookwood was, arguably, the most important and prolific fine art
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

Unique Art Deco Vase with Stylized Fish, 1930 by Hentschel for Rookwood
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the two or three most important artists working at Rookwood in the Art Deco era. After many years
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Monumental Pair of Loretta Holtkamp for Rookwood Pottery "Stag" Table Lamps 1949
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Loretta Holtkamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Majestic pair of Rookwood Pottery Ceramic Table Lamps hand painted by artist Loretta Holtkamp, 1949
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

"Under the Sea, " Atmospheric Art Deco Vase with Fish and Seaweed, 1944
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous, atmospheric example of Art Deco artisanry, this cylindrical vase by Jens Jensen for
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases

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Porcelain

A Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Candle Holders by Roockwood Pottery, ca. 1920
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in New York, NY
establish Rookwood pottery as a quality producer of fine ceramic art potter. She setup the Rookwood company
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Elegant, Art Deco Vase with Deer Motif, 1940s
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artisans at the famous Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati. It was originally produced to serve as as a lamp
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Vintage 1940s American Vases

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Ceramic

"Archer, " Lovely Art Deco Aquatone by Louis Kabrin, High Style Art Deco
By Louis Kabrin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine example of Art Deco printmaking at its most stylized and lovely, "Archer" is a unique
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

"Star Child, " Rare Art Deco Pochoir by Louis Kabrin
By Louis Kabrin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kenton Hills pottery, who created a series of fine Art Deco pochoir prints in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints

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Ink, Paper

"Three Doves, " Art Deco Painting with Surrealistic Edge by Hentschel
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful example of Art Deco painting by William Hentschel, this piece also reflects the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Gouache

"Nude with Basket, " Striking Art Deco Gouache Painting by Hentschel
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by William Hentschel, one of Rookwood Pottery's most celebrated artisans in the Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Gouache

"Sigrid", Exceedingly Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Forest Green, Bopp Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of Art Deco ceramic sculpture, this female head was made by David Seyler for the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large, Two-Handled Art Deco Urn with Stylized Leaves, Deep Orange, 1930
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rusty-orange. Hentschel is famous for his bold Art Deco leaf forms, in this case with glazes that drip
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Urns

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Ceramic

"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
By Kenton Hills Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare, perhaps unique, this quintessential Art Deco sculptural object -- probably meant to serve as
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights

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Ceramic

"Nude with Bowl of Fruit, " Art Deco Painting in Shades of Purple and Orange
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a stylized Art Deco flowering plant to one side, and a vivid bowl of grapes, pear and pumpkin to the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Gouache

"Bathers, " a watercolor pochoir by circle of William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the leading decorators for Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, depicts three nude female bathers in
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modernist Bauhaus Industrial Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
& Crafts, Craftsman, Cubism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Abstract, Brutalism, Postmodern, French Country, Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bauhaus Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Neoclassic Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Medieval, Chinese, Renaissance, Neoclassical, Baroque, Tudor, Craftsman, Louis XIV, Manor House, Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Tribal Style Hallway Runners
Located in Dallas, TX
, Caviar, French Roast, Leather Bound, Escapade Gold, Polished Mahogany, and Rookwood Dark Red. Perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Hallway Runner with Warm, Bohemian Bungalow Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic, French Country, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Bohemian, Boho
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Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rare antique arts and crafts pottery pin tray or vanity tray from Rookwood made in 1929 or 1930. The design is very elegant and of its time, yet still very timeless eleg...
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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
H 1.96 in W 4.33 in D 2.75 in
A G Sangwell Martin Brothers Pottery Grotesque Dragons Tribute Art Pottery Vase
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and rare Martin Brothers tribute vase by A G Sangwell, but recorded by the collector as A E Sangwell the owner of a hardware shop at 25 Featherstone Road (confirmed throug...
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Vases

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Pottery

Art Nouveau Table Lamp in the Style of Hector Guimard
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Bronze and glasses lamp with nickel painted finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Susana Espinosa Pottery Bird Plate
By Susana Espinosa
Located in Vallejo, CA
Pottery wall plate created by acclaimed Puerto Rican mid century modernist ceramicist, Susana Espinosa. Stylized bird design in the center created through carving and different color...
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Mid-20th Century Puerto Rican Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

Susana Espinosa Pottery Bird Plate
Susana Espinosa Pottery Bird Plate
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in
Hand Painted Decorative Folk Art Wall-Mounted Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art shelf (circa 1920s, USA) featuring carved and hand painted decoration. There are three tiers for storage in sky blue, green, and blue with carved and painted 'colu...
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Art Nouveau Inspired Table Lamp. Bronze, Glass
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau style table lamp. Bronze, glass. Table lamp with a bronze base decorated with dragonflies, leaves, flowers, etc., clearly inspired by Art Nouveau pieces. The lampshade ...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Metal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Inspired Table Lamp. Bronze, Glass
Art Nouveau Inspired Table Lamp. Bronze, Glass
H 15.36 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Rare and Collectible Weller Dupont Jardiniere
By Weller Pottery
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible Weller Dupont Jardiniere circa 1930's . Romantic overflowing bouquet of roses with ribbons across a green and cream graph like background with a neoclassical des...
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Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Austrian Art Nouveau Jewel Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze Art Nouveau table lamp with floral relief decoration and red glass jewel.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Emerald Green Glazed Architectural Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Chinese emerald Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2. Early 20th century Chinese jade, emerald green ceramic garden tiles - Set of 2. Antique green glazed heavy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1960s Gelatin Silver Print - Original Photograph - AMG Studio Stamp - Genuine
By Bob Mizer
Located in Köln, DE
BOB MIZER Gelatin silver print Original from the time, no reprint 5 x 4″ (12.8 x 10.4 cm) AMG/Bob Mizer studio stamp on the verso Taken between 1962 and 1968, this photograph shows...
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1960s Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ceramic Center Table or Trivet by JG Givet Art Nouveau Circa 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bribe is typical of the work of JC Givet. This floral decoration with its green and Red colors, can be found in the tiles of the Paris metro, whose ceramic decorations had been ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Ceramic

French Green Majolica Trivet Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Trivet signed Sarreguemines Circa 1930. Trompe l 'oeil basket.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Paul Volckening Abstract Expressionist Pottery Vase 1970's
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid 20th century hand-thrown pot by Paul Volckening. Abstract Expressionist Potter. California, 1970's. PAUL VOLCKENING: 1928Born Minneola, New York 2016Died Santa Fe, New Mexico ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of Art Nouveau Lamps Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of lamps around 1900 in bronze and gilded brass. Multi colored Muller Frères tulips. Electrified in Perfect condition. These lamps come from a Parisian brasserie from the beginn...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Of Art Nouveau Lamps Muller Frères
Pair Of Art Nouveau Lamps Muller Frères
H 18.71 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Trivet in Ceramic Black white Color France 1940 by Luneville signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a trivet in ceramic, with Art Deco decoratives Patterns. It has been done Circa 1940 byLuneville K&G, it is signed.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Pair Rookwood Art Pottery Figural High Glaze Raven Bookends Dated 1946
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Rookwood Art Pottery Figural High Glaze Raven Bookends Dated 1946 Measures - 5.5"h x 5.5"w x 3.25"d
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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Rookwood / Margaret McDonald American Art Pottery Art Deco Rare "Panther" Bookends 1936
By Margaret Helen McDonald
Located in New York, NY
MARGARET HELEN MCDONALD (b. 1920) USA THE ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY Cincinnati, Ohio, USA “Panther
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

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Earthenware

Antique Art Deco Rookwood Art Pottery Deer Vase, Dated 1932
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco Vase by Rookwood offers art pottery with stylized landscape scene with leaping
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

"Satyr and Lyre, " Rare Art Deco Dish by Rookwood, 1927
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tray or dish was produced by the famous Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Lamps with Leaping Stag Motif by Rookwood
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Elizabeth Barrett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although best known for ceramics in the Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau styles, the Rookwood Pottery
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

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Bronze

Rookwood Art Pottery Vase number 2827, 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rookwood Art Pottery Vase, of green-glazed elongated lobed quatrefoil form, stamped with datemark
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

Art Deco Masterpiece: Large Vase by Barrett for Rookwood
By Elizabeth Barrett, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
important example of high Art Deco design, dating from 1945. It was designed and glazed by Elizabeth
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Vintage 1940s American Vases

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Ceramic

Rookwood Pottery Vellum Floral Vase, 1935
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rookwood pottery vellum floral two-handled vase, with impressed marks for Rookwood, date mark for
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

Rookwood Pottery Matte Glazed Vessels, Set of Three
Located in New York, NY
Three pieces of Rookwood Art Pottery from the first half of the twentieth century and comprising
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

Vintage Chinese Rug with Minimalist Design, Peace and Tranquility
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern and Art Deco to Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Chinese, chinoiserie, Japanese, Ming and Qing
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner, Extra-Long Moroccan Hallway Runner
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary, Postmodern, Memphis design, Art Deco, Retro, Art Moderne, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Rookwood Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rookwood pottery ceramic vase #2401, 1927. Maker's mark on the bottom.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

1946 Mid Century Rookwood Art Pottery Flared Footed Fan Vase 6816A
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood vase with flared fan base, yellow and green glazes with some Art Deco styling
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Antique Rookwood Arts & Crafts Art Pottery Footed Vase, 1921
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts art pottery vase by Rookwood offers form reminiscent of Art Deco or Futura
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

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Ceramic

Rook Bookend, Unusually Large and Fine Sculpture by Rookwood Pottery
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Rookwood was America's preeminent art pottery for many years, from its early decades in the Arts and Crafts
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Egyptian Archer, " Fabulous, Rare Art Deco Gouache Painting by Rookwood Master
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, semi-nude male figure in Egyptian dress, very much in the Art Deco manner, pulling the drawstring of an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Prancing Deer", Large, High Style Art Deco Vase by Hentschel for Rookwood
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists working at Rookwood in the Art Deco era. After many years at Rookwood, Hentschel went on to found
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Roseville Futura Art Deco Twisted Art Pottery Vase, circa 1920
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Art Deco Roseville art pottery vase in the Futura pattern offers twisted and faceted form with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

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Pottery

Jens Jensen Signed Rookwood Pottery Fan Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
by famed Danish-American artist Jens Jensen for the Rookwood Pottery Company. Signed by Jensen and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rookwood Pottery Ceramic Arts & Crafts Trivet, 1924
Located in Miami, FL
, decorated with a stylized Art Deco floral relief design of ferns or leaves. Marked on the bottom with the
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Pottery

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Ceramic, Pottery

"Cock, " Fine and Rare Aquatone Art Deco Print by Kabrin
By Louis Kabrin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine example of Art Deco printmaking at its most stylized and energetic, "Cock" is the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints

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Ink, Paper

"Leaves and Flowers, " Spectacular Flaring Art Deco Vase in Charcoal and Rose
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Equal to the finest Art Deco vases produced in France in the 1930s, this flaring vase is covered in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

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Porcelain

Monumental Rookwood Art Deco Garden Urns Dated 1926
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Ernest Haswell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing pair were designed by Ernest Bruce Haswell for Rookwood Pottery Company, and are dated
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Urns

Rookwood Vellum Glazed River Scene Vase by Edward Timothy Hurley
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
illustrated in a neutral autumnal palette of blue, orange and brown glazes on this Rookwood Pottery vase of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

Pair of Rookwood Cobalt blue Art Deco Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
From Marshall Fields in Chicago, comes this pair of simple cobalt blue Rookwood vases. The glaze is
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Early 20th Century American Vases

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Porcelain

Large Art Deco Rookwood Vellum Vase by Sarah Coyne
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a large artist signed vase in soothing blues with an abstract floral design. it is by Sarah (Sallie) Elizabeth Coyne.

The opening measures approximately 3" in ...
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Early 20th Century American Vases

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Ceramic

Rookwood Pottery Vase by William Hentschel
By William Hentschel
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An Art Deco Rookwood vase signed and dated (1911) on the bottom by the designer, printmaker, and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

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Clay

William Hentschel for Kenton Hills Porcelains Yellow Art Deco Antelope Vase
By Kenton Hills Pottery, William Hentschel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American Art Deco porcelain vase by Rookwood Pottery designer, William Hentschel (1892-1962
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20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A Rookwood Art Deco Nude by Bob Cut
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Bob Cut
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a 1929 Rookwood Art Deco seated nude figurine by Bob Cut. Attributions to Rookwood are
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

A Rookwood Art Deco Nude by Bob Cut
A Rookwood Art Deco Nude by Bob Cut
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Blue Rookwood Pottery Art Deco Vase, 1926
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A blue Art Deco vase from Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio date marked for 1926. The American
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Collection of Vintage Rookwood Skyscraper Ceramics
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
All signed, flower-frogs / c'sticks/ bud vases. Classic machine age forms.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

Lorelei Vase by Artus Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in Surprise, AZ
No single piece of art pottery has captured the hearts and imaginations of collectors like the
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20th Century American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

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Rookwood Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rookwood art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rookwood art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, fabric and wool. There are many kinds of the rookwood art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A rookwood art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rookwood art deco has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rookwood Pottery Co., William Hentschel and Louis Kabrin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rookwood Art Deco?

Prices for a rookwood art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $471 and can go as high as $9,999, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.
Questions About Rookwood Art Deco
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.