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ART DECO STYLE

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.

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Style: Art Deco
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Located in Wembley, GB

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

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1960s Indian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Blue shades Art Deco-style engraving Salimbeni
Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Blue shades Art Deco-style engraving Salimbeni

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Blue shades Art Deco-style engraving Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...

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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s

Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s
Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

By Revere, Chase and Co.

Located in Detroit, MI

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s A collection of five rare antique Art Deco Chase metal cigarette and smoking boxes. Beautiful, collectib...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

Located in Miami, FL

A fine French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Very good quality, constructed of walnut wood and leather. Beautiful natural materia...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Dunhill

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...

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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern
Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern

Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This beautifully hand-turned burl wood tobacco jar is a striking piece of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, signed by artist R. Kaeser. The jar features a domed lid with a rounded fi...

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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of ...

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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s
Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite in very period Art Deco, from the 1920s. Wear consistent with age and use.

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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bakelite

Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box
Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box

Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box

Located in Wembley, GB

A handmade Vintage wooden Musical jewellery box with a key and lock, with Swiss Musical Movement by Romance with original key and Reuge mechanismt. It is perfectly designed and created in a suitable size for keeping valuables inside. The top of this box has leaf patterns and bronzed motives carved and made by hand. It can also be a decorative object for any bedroom or dressing room in your home decor. Old Decorative Box...

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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

A French art deco large cigarette case designed by Frontin-Paris. This is an elegant and very rare cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 19...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

Located in Miami, FL

A French art deco modernist cigarette case. This is a gorgeous cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1925-1930. The case has been crafted i...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is an Art Deco silver and hand painted enamel cigarette case; often referenced in "sin" and other tobacco collectible circles as a "naughty" themed accessory. While it could ...

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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid. A very versatile piece that could stand alone on a cooffe or side table as well as hold treasures s...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Constructed with fine mahogany and birch woods. Designed by French ebeniste Marius Agogue Loiret. This very decorative box would ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Birch, Mahogany

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

From Paris to Cairo: René Lalique’s ‘Fouad I’ Box and Its Royal Legacy A rare and historically significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisite box and cover, designed in 1924, exemplifies the fusion of artistic mastery and regal symbolism. Fashioned in clear and frosted glass, the piece is adorned with a finely moulded relief of winged solar discs, a motif evocative of ancient Egyptian iconography and celestial divinity. The subtle sepia staining enhances the intricate detailing, imbuing the composition with depth and an ethereal luminosity. The frosted lid bears a distinguished engraving of King Fouad I of Egypt, his state portrait rendered with remarkable precision, underscoring both his sovereign authority and the modern aspirations of his reign. A dedication inscribed on the base—"Offert par Fakhry Pacha à Paris le 9 Octobre 1924"—further contextualizes the piece within the realm of diplomatic and ceremonial gifting, situating it as a testament to cross-cultural exchange and early 20th-century Franco-Egyptian relations. Signed ‘R. LALIQUE’ to the lid, this refined objet d’art reflects Lalique’s unparalleled ability to harmonize material innovation with historical reverence. This box stands as an exceptional example of early 20th-century glasswork, where the aesthetic ideals of Art Deco converge with the grandeur of Egyptian heritage. Now regarded as one of the finest expressions of Lalique’s oeuvre, this box not only embodies the technical virtuosity of its maker but also serves as an enduring artifact of royal patronage and artistic diplomacy. Provenance Lot 39, Lalique, Christie's, 12 May 1998 Private collection Bequeathed to the present owner in 2020 Private Collection, UK Solomon Treasure...

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20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Glass

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker li...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

By Tonnel Paris

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled box designed by Tonnel Paris. Magnificent rectangular box, created in Paris France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. This beautiful cased box has been crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with applications of red and black thick glass enamel. It is fitted with a nine-barrels hinge and a push thumb lock. The lid is decorated on top with an extra art-deco motif made in platinum, which are set up with three European old round diamonds. The craftmanship and the contrast of colors are amazing. The interiors are highly polished showing rich yellow gold and actually, this gorgeous box can be used for presentation cards. Diamonds: The platinum part is mount, with 3 European round diamonds, .06 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 119.95 Grams, (76.89 Dwt). Measurements: 56 mm by 89 mm by 12 mm (2.2 x 3.52 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; three times with the maker's mark AC...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box
Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

By Rockwell Kent, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter
Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

Footed Lidded Jar by Svenskt Tenn in Pewter

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous Art Deco pewter lidded box by Firma Svenskt Tenn. Features three ornate feet, a velvet lined interior, and Art Deco style lid.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

German silver and enamel cigarette case
German silver and enamel cigarette case

German silver and enamel cigarette case

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

German silver and enamel cigarette case Origin Germany Circa 1930 Hand-painted scene of two beautiful hunting dogs its interior is ver...

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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tone...

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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s
Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

Ashtray & cigarette holder Dice by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Dunhill opened the Paris location in 1924 to meet the growing demand for luxury goods pertaining to motoring and tobacco. Both the box and cover are marked with the Goddess Minerva in an octagon, the French punch mark for 950 Fine Silver, a grade of silver finer then sterling silver. Alfred Dunhill Art Deco Dice cigarette holder box, circa 1925-30. The box is identified Alfred Dunhill Paris underneath the lip of the cover and inside the box! This beautiful and autenthic Dunhill cigarette holder...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Snuffbox Oval-shaped Sterling Silver two-tone fire-enamelled stripes Salimbeni
Snuffbox Oval-shaped Sterling Silver two-tone fire-enamelled stripes Salimbeni

Snuffbox Oval-shaped Sterling Silver two-tone fire-enamelled stripes Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval-shaped snuffbox in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with two-tone fire-enamelled stripes. English style, early 1900s. Dimensions: 8 x 4.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 84 g. Designed in 1...

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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s
Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

Cigarette dice dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill Paris 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Our Beautiful and limited Jeweler-made Cigarette Dispenser hallmarked by the silversmith Legros Marius for Dunhill that resembles a stacked pair of dice with playing cards on top. Discover the allure of a vintage pre-War Dunhill dice...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box
Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box Hand-glazed and hand-painted, created by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz and manufactured by Theodore Haviland By: Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Havila...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Decorative leather box, France, 1960
Decorative leather box, France, 1960

Decorative leather box, France, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box from the 1960s, crafted from leather, exemplifies the understated elegance and artisanal quality of mid-20th-century decorative objects. Circular in shape, it is distinguished by its lid adorned with an embossed design, featuring an organic and stylized motif that adds texture and depth to the piece. The leather displays a beautiful antique patina, with warm shades of brown and tan, marked by time and use, which enhances its authentic character. The simple and balanced finish underscores the decorative purpose of this piece, which is both discreet and refined. Versatile, this box can serve as a jewelry box, a catch-all, or decorative storage, blending harmoniously into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Decorative leather box French production, 1960s Circular shape Embossed decoration on the lid Beautiful patina from use Warm shades of brown Decorative and functional object Indoor use Keywords: vintage French leather box, 1960s decorative box, vintage leather storage, mid-century French decor, antique circular box, vintage trinket dish...

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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Leather

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s
Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Good quality Curved glass on top Original wood

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes
Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes

Sterling Silver Turtle Pill or Snuff Box with Ruby Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sterling silver Turtle Pill box. The box is hand crafted and in the shape of a Turtle with small stunning Ruby eyes. Small enough to fit into a pants pocket un-noticed or stash...

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20th Century English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

Art Deco Fox Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Haviland

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Art Deco painted porcelain box signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz and manufactured by Theodore Haviland - Limoges. Stamps on the bottom. Origin France, circa 1920. Box with a cat or fox fi...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Porcelain

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925
Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925

Located in Incline Village, NV

Art Deco "naughty" sterling silver novelty item; a cigarette case depicting a reclining nude woman on a bed in suggestive pose; hand painted enamel on oval raised plaque; with bright...

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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

1930s Arrow "Naughty Hula Girl" Swirled Bakelite Table Striker Lighter
1930s Arrow "Naughty Hula Girl" Swirled Bakelite Table Striker Lighter

1930s Arrow "Naughty Hula Girl" Swirled Bakelite Table Striker Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage table lighter by the company ARROW is an exceedingly rare find: a tastefully nude Hula Girl model crafted from chromed metal, featuring a Bakelite base. Within the base ...

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1910s Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Chrome

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in  wood brown color India
Decorative Box for Cigarettes in  wood brown color India

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood brown color India

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood brown color India

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1960s Indian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood, Olive

Snuffbox Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York hand painted Sterling Silver
Snuffbox Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York hand painted Sterling Silver

Snuffbox Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York hand painted Sterling Silver

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting the Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York. Dimensions cm. 5.5 x 7 x 1.8. Weight gr. 105. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1975 in Art Deco style and executed in numerous specimens, at the specific request of the firm Tiffany & Co., in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni firm with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for sustaining numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real...

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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuff Box White Fire Enamel with Miniature of Bird Salimbeni
Snuff Box White Fire Enamel with Miniature of Bird Salimbeni

Snuff Box White Fire Enamel with Miniature of Bird Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of stylized blue bird, late 19th-century Viennese Art Nou...

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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1900 Shargreen cigarette box present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927 A very rare good looking a...

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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Shagreen

Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.
Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.

Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Ceramic and silver plate biscuit box. Art Deco period, circa 1920. Probably German, signed in the silver plate G.A.

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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver Plate

Art Deco snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage snuff boxes and tobacco boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco snuff boxes and tobacco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, popular names associated with this style include Cartier, Chase Brass and Copper Company, Rockwell Kent, and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for snuff boxes and tobacco boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $388 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,500.