1930s Decorative Objects

Striking Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Einar Luterkort for Uppsala Ekeby, circa 1930s. This sculptural piece features a beautifully rounded form with applied relief deco...

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...

Elegant Round Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round pewter vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1662 (stamped ‘Just 1662’) * Year: 1933 * Condition: G...

A distinguished Art Deco book matched walnut floor clock featuring deco numeral dials and skyscraper-style hands, set atop a black lacquered base, American, circa 1935. This clock is...

A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...

Litte Art Deco Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Small pewter vase with incised vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1758 * Year: 1935 * Con...

Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby “Vas 94” Model 3146 – Scandinavian Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Sweden 1936–1944 An elegant example of Scandinavian Art Deco design: the Upsala Ekeby “V...

Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s A striking and sculptural Art Deco candlestick crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, executed in richly colored bakelite and conc...

A refined Swedish Art Deco bronze vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, circa 1930s. The elegant tapered form rests on a stepped base and is adorned with a cast cherub relief to the fro...

A striking Art Deco ceramic vase designed in the 1930s by Ilse Claesson for the prestigious Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand. This vase is a classic example from Claesson’s celebrated ...

It's a Bulé yellow glass ashtray with decorations inside. The color is somewhere between transparent and yellow-green. The green is very thick. It's a typical example of Art Deco gla...

Minimalist Pewter Inkwell designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Pewter inkwell with glass insert and tray * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1119 * Manufacturer: GAB, Sweden (Gulds...

An exceptional patinated bronze vase produced by SVM – Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, circa 1930s. The vase features a beautifully rounded, sculptural form with horizontal brass bands...

An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...

Elegant Pewter Bowls with Lugs designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Set (2) of small pewter bowls with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 18...

A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi. This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...

Here is a charming and highly decorative Japanese trinket box dating to the 1930s, expressing the bold geometric styling and modernist spirit of t...

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case, MUST SEE! An extraordinary embodiment of Jazz Age glamour, bon vivant luxury, and Art Deco wanderlust, this rare 1939 enamel travel suitcase makeup compact represents the pinnacle of 1930s design imagination. Objects of this caliber, playful yet exquisitely executed, are the very heart of serious Art Deco collecting, and it truly does not get better than this. Expertly hand-painted enamel, the compact is modeled as a miniature leather travel suitcase, complete with gold-tone corner protectors, buckled straps, and a sculptural handle that doubles as the opening mechanism. Tipping the handle gently releases the case, revealing a mirror-lined interior and a fully intact, original cosmetic arrangement: a compartment of nude-toned face powder (still present and loose), a smaller compartment of vivid rose blush with its original factory paper liner, and a petite puff, appearing barely used, if at all. The exterior is nothing short of breathtaking. The “leather” surface is entirely hand-painted, featuring linear horizontal brushstrokes on either side and a bold central squiggle motif, evoking the texture of fine luggage from the era. Encircling the case are brilliantly graphic Art Deco travel decals: Paris, London, New York, Roma, Monte Carlo, the Queen Mary, Havanna Club, and, most notably, the legendary French Art Deco ocean liner Normandie, each rendered in vivid color and crisp geometry. These travel motifs “dance” around a central engraved cartouche reading “Topaz Club ’39”, a tantalizing and deeply evocative personalization. During the 1930s, international travel became the ultimate symbol of sophistication and freedom, fueled by luxury steamships, glamorous hotels, elite clubs, and the rise of the cosmopolitan traveler. Suitcases plastered with travel labels became icons of worldliness, instantly signaling status, adventure, and taste. Art Deco embraced this imagery wholeheartedly, using bold typography, streamlined vessels, and exotic destinations to express modern life at its most glamorous. Novelty luxury pieces like this compact translated that ideal into intimate objects, portable symbols of privilege and pleasure. Comparable in spirit to the finest Cartier vanity cases...

This stoneware bowl by Doulton Lambeth, produced in England circa the 1930s, reflects a restrained Art Deco aesthetic through its clean form and understated surface detail. The circu...

Art Deco cast-brass snake sculpture (ca. 1930s, USA). Hammered details are faithfully representative of scales. Elegant objet d'art that sits flat on a surface and enhances any decor...

Elegant Round Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in 1935. * Round diskometal vase with chased vertical lines * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1802 (stamped ‘Just 1802’) *...

The cylindrical form features a softly patinated pewter surface, decorated with a stylized burst of playing card suits—spade, heart, diamond, and club—radiating from a gilt roundel. ...

A French Art Deco opalescent glass “Poissons” vase by Marius Ernest Sabino, produced by the Paris firm Sabino, circa 1930. The vase is modeled in a flaring conical trumpet form and ...

A refined Swedish Art Deco patinated bronze lidded box, attributed to GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), one of Sweden’s most respected metalwork manufacturers of the early 20th century. ...

Bold and monumental, this remarkable depiction of a nude Prometheus, kneeling and with his arms chained to the rock, was sculpted by Pierre-Alfred-Noël Cazaubon in the 1930s, probabl...

For your consideration, a vintage polyhedral box crafted from burled wood veneer. It features a complex geometric shape, such as a dodecahedron (12 sides) or a similar multi-faceted...

Elegante Pewter Flower Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Litte curvy pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 2319 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good vintage conditi...

A very early avant-garde baguette watch by Jaeger-le-Coultre. Signed. This model (No. 234) was the first to use acrylic glass. The watch is working.

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1937 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...

A storage box with a roll-down lid from the 1930s. This is an early design by Carl Auböck I, handcrafted by the Werkstätte Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria. Handmade from walnut wo...

This Art Deco ceramic centerpiece bowl by Thomas Forester & Sons, produced in Staffordshire, England in 1932, is a striking example of British Art Deco design, decorated in the Sunglo pattern from the Phoenix Ware...

Wonderful Junghans table clock designed by Heinrich Moller, 1930. Crafted in solid brass with a beautifully aged patina, this piece showcases the refined geometric clarity characteri...

This stunning Art Deco picture frame features an impressive quality build. The piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The polished chrome metal holders have a skyscraper d...

This stunning Art Deco centerpiece, serving bowl, or decorative fruit or bread basket was designed in France in the 1930s. The serving piece features a wood handle ornate with chrome...

Substantial Amphora-style Diskometal vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Amphora-style diskometal vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1925 * Year: 1937 * ...

A compact yet striking example of British Art Deco pottery, this shallow bowl was produced by George Clews & Co. in Staffordshire during the 1930s as part of the iconic Chameleon War...

Art Deco panther sculpture OUGANDA by Max Le Verrier. Signed M. Le Verrier France 1930 original cast of the Art Deco period. Patinated Art Metal - dark green patina- on black marble...

Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn. A fine duo for a beautiful home. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Manufacturer: Svenskt Tenn * Year: est. 1930...

Large Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D1873 (often referred to as the 'Margre...

Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark. Danish Art Deco miniature pewter vase made in Denmark in the 1930s. Stamped underneath: Just Denmark and model no: 2492. 5 cm ta...

Substantial Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching installment. * A round discometal vase with square neck (very heavy) * Designer: Just Andersen *...

Set of Mirror Wall Candle Sconces made by JL. Hultman, Sweden circa 1930s. A fine duo for a beautiful place. * Pewter wall mirror candlestick ho...

An elegant ceramic vase by Beswick, handcrafted in England during the 1930s—a period when Art Deco design explored both bold geometry and classical revival. This sculptural piece pre...

A substantial and highly collectible Art Deco ceramic vase, titled “Leda and the Swan,” designed by Wilhelm Kåge as part of the renowned Argenta series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produ...

This Art Deco Machine Age lacquered box, featuring aluminum construction, a silvered crest, and Bakelite handles, is an exquisite representation of American design from circa 1935. I...

1930s Bourjois Art Deco Navy Blue Enamel and Chrome Makeup Compact with Unused Powder and Puff This exquisite 1930s Art Deco Bourjois compact exemplifies the sophistication and mode...

This elegant pewter vase, designed by the acclaimed Swedish artist Rolf Engströmer for FAK in 1935, reflects the refined aesthetics of the Art Deco movement. Featuring smooth, sculpt...

Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s A delightful and highly collectible Art Deco pencil sharpener crafted in bakelite and ingeniously designed in the form of a 1930...

An exceptional Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dated 1935. The bowl is executed in a rich turquoise-green glaze and decorated with an elegan...

Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An elegant piece for a beautiful home. * Pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2004 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good vintage c...

This exceptional piece is a definitive example of 1930s French Art Deco "Boule" or ball-form glass, a style that perfectly captures the high-energy, avant-garde spirit of the Jazz Age. As designers transitioned away from the soft, flowing curves of the Art Nouveau period, they began to embrace a more disciplined "Machine Age" aesthetic. You can see that shift here in the bold, architectural precision of the vessel. Crafted from thick, high-quality molded glass, the vase consists of softly frosted glass that gives it a sophisticated, satin-matte finish. This specific surface treatment is essential to the design; it catches and diffuses light in a way that creates deep, dramatic shadows and highlights across the intricate relief patterns, making the geometry feel incredibly tactile. The design itself is a sophisticated exploration of cubist-inspired forms. It features a complex, highly dimensional landscape of interlocking motifs, including sharp vertical lines, layered angular squares and rectangles, and perfectly symmetrical stacked circles. This rhythmic pattern covers the entire spherical body, leading up to a classic flared upper lip and resting on a stable, flat base. This silhouette would have served as a striking centerpiece in a stylish Parisian salon during the interwar years and remains just as impactful in a modern interior today. While the vase is unsigned, its specific molded technique and decorative language are strongly attributed to the renowned Vianne glassworks, or Verreries de Vianne...

An original Art Deco ceramic vase by Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal, crafted in Staffordshire, England circa 1930s. This collectible British vase presents a distinctive urn-shaped f...

An Art deco deorative plate known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with silver decoration. The Argenta series is very ty...

Mid-Century Sculpture "The Walking Lion", 1930s Made of enamelled plaster, small defects on the base. Overall good condition.

Smaller scale bronze statue depicting the Greek god Poseidon (or Roman god Neptune) holding his signature trident. The statue has an aged finish with a green verdigris patina, common...

Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece This rare vintage bowl is a stunning example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, ...

This remarkable Art Deco vase, designed by the legendary René Lalique and crafted in France circa 1935, is a stunning example of his innovative artistry and mastery of glassmaking. T...

Fish-shaped art deco vase designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. A lovely detail for a beautiful home. * A fish-shaped metal vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1389 (sta...

Edgar Brandt Art Nouveau Bronze Ormolu Tray, Naturalist Low Relief Decoration, France, signed: ‘Edgar Brandt’ W: 14 D: 10.5 in.

This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunni...