About Deco Antiques
At Deco Antiques we curate African Tribal Antiquities and Decorative Antiques from the early part of the 20th Century.
Established in 20021stDibs seller since 2022
VAT ID
GBWB890898D
Featured Pieces
Ibeji figure , Yoruba Nigeria
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine example of an Ibeji ( twin) figure from the Yoruba people of Nigeria . I would be carved to commemorate a lost twin and would have been revered by the community. This...
Category
Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Royal Footwear
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fine pair of Royal Shoes from Bakongo people of Congo. Carved from spally chosen wood to pvide comfort and elevate Royal individual. Circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Softwood
Antique Photographs from Congo
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine collection of black and white photographs of the Kuba people of Congo . Taken in 1935 by the Belgian Passionistas Missionaries active in the area at that time. The pho...
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Colonial Revival Photography
Materials
Paper
Nathan Bedroom Chair
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very fine combination of a 1970's Nathan bedroom chair expertly recovered in Ewe textile from the Viota region of Ghana. Nathan furniture was very popular in the UK in the 1970's a...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stinkwood Armchairs. 1920's
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a handsome pair of Stinkwood chairs from Capetown , South Africa. Stinkwood had been used for hundreds of years to craft fine furniture. Hardwearing and elegant. The chairs h...
Category
Vintage 1920s South African British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mbole Wedding Matts
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine collection of Wedding matts from the Mbole people of Congo. Honored guests would be gifted a matt to sit on at the Wedding of a Royal Girl. The matts would not be used...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Pinnochio Lithographs 1950's
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Art & Form Italia
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare pair of Pinnochio lithographs by the Italian artist Atillio Mussino. Mussino was famous for his depictions of the Pinocchio character and these lithographs in colour ret...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Gbaya Sword from Congo
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare early 20th century sword from the Gbaya people of Congo. An impressive example of metalwork in the form of a Cockerel demostrating the owners status and masculini...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel
Ladies ceremonial Hat from the Akha people of Thailand
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fine example of headwear from the Hill Tribes of Thailand
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Tribal Textiles
Materials
Cotton
1930's Postcard Art
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very interesting and humorous postcard from the 1930's with what I believe to be the original frame . Representing two African American Husband and wife . As you move the postcard ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century Lobi Stool
By Lobi People
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautifully sculptured stool from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso . This beautiful piece of sculpture will date fromntge late 19th century Simple but practical in form this stool...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1950's . Drinks poster.
By Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare poster representing the Hamerken soft drinks Company . ' Spits Congola ' was a soft drink made in Belgium and exported to Congo where it was very popular. The pie...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Tribal Posters
Materials
Paper composite
