Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s – Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculpture This
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Plaster
Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s – Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculpture This
Plaster
French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani A well-observed sculpture by the Italian artist
Marble, Spelter
$3,995 / item
H 17.72 in W 25.01 in D 7.68 in
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melani”, circa 1930
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Beirut, LB
This sculpture by Salvatore Melani depicts a dynamic and muscular warrior in an intense battle
Terracotta
$3,290
H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco "The Huntress and Dog" Patinated Sculpture, Signed "S. MELANI ."
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Beirut, LB
"The Huntress and Dog" sculpture, created by the celebrated Italian sculptor Salvatore Melani (1902
Metal
$825
H 21 in W 7 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Italian Terracotta Madonna & Child Sculpture by S. Melani for Arnova
Located in Dallas, TX
Child was crafted in Italy circa 1950. Designed by S. Melani and produced by Arnova, a respected maker
Terracotta
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 25.2 in D 7.09 in
Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Art Deco black panther sculpture by Salvatore Melani, from 1930's. Hand crafted sculpture
Plaster, Paint
$4,400Sale Price|43% Off
H 14 in W 21 in D 6 in
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT & RARE! WOMAN IN CANOE POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE AND ACCENT LAMP SIGNED S. MELANI ARNOVA
Terracotta
Salvatore Melani Young Lady and Lamb Sculpture 1920
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco sculpture by Salvatore Melani, created in France in the 1920s, titled “Lady
Marble, Spelter
$7,484
H 9.85 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Panther" by Salvatore Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in London, GB
signed S.Melani ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 25 cm Width
Marble, Bronze
Grand French Art Deco Hunter and Tiger Sculpture Signed
Located in North Bergen, NJ
S. Melani.
$5,405
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 7.09 in
Beautiful Green Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melanie”, circa 1920
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Beirut, LB
the base. Salvatore Melani was an Italian impressionist and modern sculptor who was born in 1902.
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 22 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Young Black Woman in a Sitting Position Designed by S. Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century young black woman in a sitting position designed by S. Melani. This lamp depicts a
Plastic, Plaster
Unavailable
H 14 in W 30.75 in D 7.25 in
Massive French Art Deco Plaster Figural Statue, Leda and the Swan by S.Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Port Hope, ON
swan. It is by the sculptor, S.Melani and bears his incised signature together with a model number on
Plaster, Wood
Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamp, Signed S. Melani
Located in Brussels, BE
Made by Melani Salvatore (1902-1934). One very rare table or wall lamp made in plater, super
Plaster
Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco era reclining nude bronze sculpture by Salvatore Melani, created at the end of his
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco era reclining nude bronze sculpture by Salvatore Melani, created at the end of his
Bronze
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Spear Thrower Powerful Male Figure, Bronzed Plaster Marble Base
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
An outstanding original Art Deco figure signed by the renowned artist S Melani. The sculpture is of
Plaster
Art Deco Sculpture in Plaster signed S Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Art Deco Sculpture in Plaster signed S Melani A delightful art deco sculpture by Italian
Plaster
Art Deco Sculpture by S. Melani, France, circa 1925
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic large Art Deco sculpture by Italian sculptor Salvatore Melani (1902-1934) who worked in
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H 7.49 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, Bronze, Marble, France circa 1930
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Regensburg, DE
leg by sculptor Salvatore Melani (1902 - 1934). Bronze, greenish patina. Red marble base. Dimensions
Marble, Bronze
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H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Woman with Greyhounds Signed S Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze Art Deco sculpture of a woman with greyhounds on marble base. Signed Salvatore Melani
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Archer Statue by Salvatore Melani
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Austin, TX
signed S. Melani on the back of the statue. The figure includes stylized detail typical of the time
Marble, Bronze
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H 17.72 in W 23.63 in L 17.72 in
Art Deco Salvatore Melani Bowman on Marble Base Figurative Sculpture, 1930s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in IT
Art Deco Salvatore Melani bowman on marble base figurative sculpture, 1930s A bronze Art Deco
Marble, Metal
Art deco bronze of a panther by Salvatore Melani.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze of a walking panther. By Salvatore Melani (worked 1902-1934) Signature / Marks
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Statue Christ Profile Salvatore Melani Art 1930
Located in Poperinge, BE
object by Italian artist Salvatore Melani, made in Belgium in the late 1920s, early 1930s, signed on the
Marble, Bronze
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H 8.67 in W 20.08 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco sculpture of two dogs in marble and patinated bronze, 1930's
By Salvatore Melani
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant bronze animal sculpture attributed to the artist Salvatore Melani (1902-1934) representing
Marble, Bronze
Salvatore Melani French Art Deco Panthers Sculpture, Early 1930s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Salvatore Melani, France, early 1930s. Couple of Panthers. Hand-carved
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Panther
Located in London, GB
bronze with green patina inscribed 'S. Melani' (inside of hind leg) and inscribed 'S. Melani
Bronze
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H 17.33 in W 21.66 in D 4.73 in
20th century French Art Deco Salvatore Melani Metal Statue, 1930s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful bronze Art Deco sculpture representing a bowman on a marble base. Signed S. Melani
Marble, Metal
1930s Sculpture of a Striding Panther by S. Melani
Located in Paris, FR
Circa 1930s brown patina bronze sculpture of a striding panther by S. Melani, signed , set on a
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Sculpture on Marble
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco Lady with Dogs Sculpture on Marble, Signed "S. Melani"
Marble, Spelter
Woman & Lamb Art Deco bronze
Located in Bronx, NY
onyx and signed "Pars 'S Melani
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamps, Signed S. Melani
Located in Brussels, BE
Made by Melani Salvatore (1902-1934). Two very rare table or wall lamps made in plater, super
Plaster
Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont
By Jacques-Edme Dumont
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1720-1775) displayed in the ...
Bronze
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 24 in D 6 in
Large Art Deco Sculpture of Five Chiparus Style Dancers with a Marble Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Deco sculpture of five Chiparus style dancer with marble base. Product handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality materials and over 30 years of experience in luxur...
Marble, Bronze
$22,749
H 58 in W 48.5 in
Huge 1700's Florentine Old Master Oil Painting Eros Triumph over Pan Male Nudes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Triumph of Eros over Pan Florentine School, early 1700's period, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 58 x 48.5 inches canvas: 50 x 40 inches Provenance: private collection, Pa...
Oil
$4,465
H 9.45 in W 25.99 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Style Sculpture Nude & Gazelle Seduction Fayral & Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seduction, elegant sculpture in Art Deco style of a nude lady with gazelle by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier, signed Fayal and with foundry seal. Art metal with dark green pat...
Marble, Metal
Art deco archer sculpture by Jean de Roncourt
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in copper spelter. White bakelite arch all on a marble base black and onyx. Signed J De Rouncourt on the marble base. In very good condition, note some ...
Marble, Spelter
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base. Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...
Marble, Bronze
$4,553
H 23.63 in W 9.06 in D 16.54 in
Bacchus Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Italy 18th–19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze sculpture depicting Bacchus (known as Dionysus in Greek mythology), the god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy. The figure was originally part of a small garden fountain, where w...
Sandstone, Bronze
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Italian School
Located in Beachwood, OH
19th Century Italian School Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Bronze with black-green patination 24 x 10 x 10 inches Dionysus, in Greco-Roman religion, a nature ...
Bronze
Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Located in New York, NY
Standing figure of nude pan playing pipes. After the antique.
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs
By Menneville
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs Beautifully cast pair of borzoi dogs with good detail and well-aged patina. They are cast in spelter with a cold painted green fin...
Marble, Spelter
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 65 in W 72.25 in D 1 in
"Dividing His Cloak , " Monumental Art Deco Ptg with Nudes, St. Martin of Tours
By Ernst Georg Martin Hildebrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatically illustrating the legend that says that St. Martin of Tours used his sword to divide his cloak and share it with a naked beggar, this large and striking Art Deco painting...
Paint
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 103 in W 134 in D 0.25 in
"Peace, " Monumental Art Deco Tapestry w/ Goddess of Abundance and Nudes, 1945
By Gaston Alfred Henrich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique and remarkable work of art with great historical importance, this monumental Art Deco tapestry celebrating the end of World War II presents a large scene of nude male and fe...
Wool
$6,874
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 5.71 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude with Drape F. Trinque, France, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude in split pose with arm outstretched holding a scarf behind her on a marble base. Beautiful multi-color patina. Signed in the bronze F. Trinque, ci...
Marble, Bronze
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
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.