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Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s
Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s

Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s

$2,996

H 19.3 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani
French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani

French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani

$2,303

H 11.82 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melani”, circa 1930
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melani”, circa 1930

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melani”, circa 1930

$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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco "The Huntress and Dog" Patinated Sculpture, Signed "S. MELANI ."
Art Deco "The Huntress and Dog" Patinated Sculpture, Signed "S. MELANI ."

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's
Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's

Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's

$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

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Salvatore Melani Young Lady and Lamb Sculpture 1920
Salvatore Melani Young Lady and Lamb Sculpture 1920

Salvatore Melani Young Lady and Lamb Sculpture 1920

$1,800

H 8.47 in W 17.72 in D 5.32 in

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Panther" by Salvatore Melani
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Panther" by Salvatore Melani

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Green Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melanie”, circa 1920
Beautiful Green Terracotta Sculpture Signed “S.Melanie”, circa 1920

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.        

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Mid-Century Young Black Woman in a Sitting Position Designed by S. Melani
Mid-Century Young Black Woman in a Sitting Position Designed by S. Melani

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Plaster

Massive French Art Deco Plaster Figural Statue, Leda and the Swan by S.Melani
Massive French Art Deco Plaster Figural Statue, Leda and the Swan by S.Melani

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamp, Signed S. Melani
Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamp, Signed S. Melani

Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamp, Signed S. Melani

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H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani
Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani

Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani

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H 14 in W 24 in D 6 in

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani
Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani

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

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Spear Thrower Powerful Male Figure, Bronzed Plaster Marble Base
Art Deco Spear Thrower Powerful Male Figure, Bronzed Plaster Marble Base

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Sculpture in Plaster signed S Melani
Art Deco Sculpture in Plaster signed S Melani

Art Deco Sculpture in Plaster signed S Melani

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H 13.39 in W 24.81 in D 7.09 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Sculpture by S. Melani, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Sculpture by S. Melani, France, circa 1925

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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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Art Deco Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, Bronze, Marble, France circa 1930
Art Deco Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, Bronze, Marble, France circa 1930

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Woman with Greyhounds Signed S Melani
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Woman with Greyhounds Signed S Melani

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

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Archer Statue by Salvatore Melani
Archer Statue by Salvatore Melani

Archer Statue by Salvatore Melani

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H 16.75 in W 23.5 in D 8.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Salvatore Melani Bowman on Marble Base Figurative Sculpture, 1930s
Art Deco Salvatore Melani Bowman on Marble Base Figurative Sculpture, 1930s

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art deco bronze of a panther by Salvatore Melani.
Art deco bronze of a panther by Salvatore Melani.

Art deco bronze of a panther by Salvatore Melani.

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H 7.88 in W 21.5 in D 6.19 in

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Statue Christ Profile Salvatore Melani Art 1930
Bronze Art Deco Statue Christ Profile Salvatore Melani Art 1930

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco sculpture of two dogs in marble and patinated bronze, 1930's
Art Deco sculpture of two dogs in marble and patinated bronze, 1930's

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Salvatore Melani French Art Deco Panthers Sculpture, Early 1930s
Salvatore Melani French Art Deco Panthers Sculpture, Early 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bronze Panther
Art Deco Bronze Panther

Salvatore Melani Art Deco Bronze Panther

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H 8.27 in W 23.63 in D 6.3 in

Art Deco Bronze Panther

Located in London, GB

bronze with green patina inscribed 'S. Melani' (inside of hind leg) and inscribed 'S. Melani

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th century French Art Deco Salvatore Melani Metal Statue, 1930s
20th century French Art Deco Salvatore Melani Metal Statue, 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

1930s Sculpture of a Striding Panther by S. Melani
1930s Sculpture of a Striding Panther by S. Melani

1930s Sculpture of a Striding Panther by S. Melani

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H 8.27 in W 22.45 in L 8.27 in

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

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Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Sculpture on Marble
French Art Deco Sculpture on Marble

French Art Deco Sculpture on Marble

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H 19 in W 29.5 in D 6 in

French Art Deco Sculpture on Marble

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco Lady with Dogs Sculpture on Marble, Signed "S. Melani"

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Woman & Lamb Art Deco bronze
Woman & Lamb Art Deco bronze

Woman & Lamb Art Deco bronze

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H 18 in W 39 in D 9.75 in

Woman & Lamb Art Deco bronze

Located in Bronx, NY

onyx and signed "Pars 'S Melani

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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamps, Signed S. Melani
Pair of Ultra Chic and Rare Wall Lamps, Signed S. Melani

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

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S Melani For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the s melani you’re looking for. Each s melani for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer s melani, 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 s melani, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made s melani over the years, but those crafted by Salvatore Melani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.