1930s Decorative Objects

Art Deco Pink Glass Vase realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.

Acid-etched artistic glass vase, “Papillons” model. By Charles Schneide (1881-1953). Signature Le Verre Français. Charles Schneider, Le Verre Français - Charder, "Marie-Christine Jo...

A pair of Jugendstil silver plated candlesticks by Ystad - Metal, 1930s. With fluid lines, an elegant shape, and high-quality plating with a polished surface, this pair of candle hol...

Dish or bowl by Carlo Scarpa & Venini "Corrosi" (corroded) glass 4 lines acid-etched mark: "Venini Murano Made in Italy Produced between 1935 and 1945 Literature: Carlo Scarp...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Beautiful original heavy French Art Deco peach glass mirrored picture frame, featuring a floral etched design with brass fittings. It has a textile backing for a photograph of your c...

Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Jug or Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s Swedish ceramic vase or vessel designed by Wilhelm Kage as part of the Argenta-serie for Gust...

Gorgeous collection of porcelain cat figurines made by Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal Porcelain Manufactory, Germany, from the period of 1935-1955. Th...

An elegant bronze vase by Evan Jensen, 1930s. Denmark. The vase is marked and numbered in the bottom. Removable cylinder. It is not so much a vase as a noble decorative Design object...

This perfume diffuser by Robj Paris is an elegant Art Deco porcelain piece, featuring a stylized female figure holding a bouquet of violet flowers in her arms that doubles as a diffu...

This elegant Art Deco bud vase, crafted by Chase, showcases the streamlined design and modernist flair characteristic of the 1930s. Made from polishe...

Recently salvaged from old Downtown Buffalo New York church rectory, lifesize carved wood statue, "Joseph" which once adorned the vestibule, well executed, wonderful detail, great si...

Pair of candelabras stamped on the base, Charles Piguet. The metal has natural metal patina, French, 1930s.

Mid-Century Modern Primavera Vase with Geometrical patterns, 1930s

We are proud to offer this sterling silver men’s jewelry box made by Smith and Smith of Massachusetts. Perfect for his watch, cuff lings a...

Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) a monumental pulegoso cactus by Venini 1930 executed by Venini & C., Venice, hand-blown glass, with lattimo applied flowers. (90 cm.) high; Acid sig...

Stunning French Art Deco bronze patina spelter figure gracefully kneeling and decorated in two colors: bronze patinated blue color for her dress and gilt col...

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. 'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of the Winds') designed by famous Swedish sculptor Carl Milles and produced by GAB Gulds...

Rare Art Deco glass vase, blown with red handles application. Signed Schneider France, CIRCA 1930.

Incredible couple Art Deco in porcelain polycrhome parrots circa 1930.

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There is a signature on the back, it is written 'Sagetsu'. -Detai...

Incredible bronze original Art Deco signed and numbered Franz Hagenauer circa 1930.

A pair of pink ‘Pluto’ glass candlestick holders by Heisey, circa 1930. A rounded sconce has an octagonal wax pan above a short, turned stem and round floral etched base. Decorated w...

Beautiful Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase Cameo glass vase Made in France Monumental landscape with lake decoration on a yellow and green background, sig...

Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde with Foundry seal Brig, Paris. The birds are in patinated Art metal and stand on green marble bases...

Pair of Vases Art Deco Just Andersen Dennmark, 1930 Pewter vase "Just" mark engraved under the bottom two-handle vase: h 18 x 13 x 13 cm vase: h 24 x w 12 x d 8 cm

Rare and impressive "Crepuscolo" Murano glass vase from the late 1930's. Designed by the legendary Creative Director Ercole Barovier, employing his technique of inserting steel wool ...

Two original Art Deco ceramic bookends depicting lion heads, attributed to Jan Schonk who designed for Royal pottery factory Gouda.

A pair of bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candelabras with amazing patina. Made by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the...

Art Deco erotic bronze nude in dressing gown, La Parisienne by Maurice Milliere on a red marble base France 1930. Maurice Millière French painter and...

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...

Pair of planters made by Marc Du Plantier (1901 -1974). The design has an Egyptian inspiration, the pots are made of terracotta and the base is bronze with...

Art Deco vase Albisola Italy, 1930 Ceramic Vase Woman Figure Painted Perfect condiction

Auguste Mouzin et Cie, Belgium, designed and manufactured this lovely Art Deco bedroom or dresser ceramic faience set. The set comprised four pieces: a pitcher, a large basin bowl, a...

"A puntini 1938“. Carlo Scarpa for Venini- special edition casino venice Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'A Puntini' vase, 1937 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 15 cm (height) signe...

Vintage Gilded and Painted Vintage Wood Alter Candlesticks, Italy. Authentic carved alter sticks with original paint and patina, untouched. Wonderful addition on a table or mantle i...

Large set of 13 Tobacco boxes and utensiles. Circa 1930s from France. By Zippo, Burley and Bright, Van der Elst Tabac etc.

This elegant Art Deco ceramic sculpture was realized in France, circa 1935. It depicts a stylized cubist rendition of a greyhound resting on its hind legs with its front legs straigh...

Jacques Adnet Art Deco crystal balls table lamp, France, 1930s. Stamped made in France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vi...

A very small oil lamp made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Its corpus is made from pewter while its burner is made from patinated brass. Some suggest it was often used ...

This impressive French Art Deco double-view picture photo frame features a thick hand-rubbed wood plinth complimented by two extra-large side holders in the same wood with off-white ...

French Art Deco terracotta sculpture signed U. Cipriani. Italian Art Deco terra cotta sculpture of a male athlete artist signed, Ugo Cipriani. This terra cotta ...

Sevres pair of pigeons (Vinsare) origin France Art Deco period in perfect condition circa 1930.

Jeweler box in marquetry of different woods and applications. Artdeco period. circa 1930.

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Karl Tutter (1883-1969) for Hutschenreuther, Ger...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, but with an inscription (pictured) and some scratches. Stamped 'B...

A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked. Measurements: ...

Crackled ceramic vase made by Felix Gete, for the “Compagnie des Artistes Bordelais" (Cab). Signed CAB, Made in France, GETE, 368 France, CIRCA 1930.

Fauré Limoges « L'Amateur d'Estampe » After Honoré Daumier (1808-1879) A framed polychromed enamel on copper plaque After the original painting by Honoré Daumier “ L’Amateur d’Estampe”, (The print lover), stored in the collections of the Petit-Palais Museum in Paris France. Signed Fauré Limoges France With original sticker on the reverse « Émaux d’Art de Maître Émailleur Fauré Limoges » et titled « L'Amateur d'Estampe d'après Honoré Daumier. » Circa 1935-1940 H 14 cm L 10 cm. Framed H 22,5 cm L 18,5 cm P 2,4 cm Camille Raymond Fauré is a French enamel artist, born on November 16, 1874 in Péri-gueux and died on October 7, 1956 in Limoges. He is best known for his work designing enamels for the companies manufacturing porcelain in Limoges. Floral and figurative motifs in richly enameled colors are his signature. At the beginning of the 20th century, he sold his creations in Paris in the shop Au Vase Étrusque. In this shop, he produces and exhibits vases, bowls, ashtrays, boxes and other objects. The 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts marks Fauré’s breakthrough. He becomes the most famous enameller of Limoges. Other Limoges enamelers active in the 1920s include Paul Bonnaud, Jules Sarlandie and Henriette Marty...

A rare set of three Modernist ceramic vases, hailing from Sweden, each featuring distinctive ornamental handles. Produced in the 1930s by Andersson & Johansson of Höganäs, these eart...

Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974) “Crepuscolo Vase for Ferro-Toso Barovier, 1935-36. Ercole Barovier comes from one of the most respectable familie...

Large handmade polished steel Jacks book ends decorative arts, circa 1940s.

Internally decorated and acid-etched glass with ringed rim. Incised DAUM NANCY FRANCE with the Croix de Lorraine.

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All F...

An Art Decó 1930's French sandblasted smoked glass vase by Jean Luce. The geometric designs of rectangles and circles are marked by the sandblasted background. The vase's upper edge...

This exquisite lidded box from Ystad Metall, designed by the renowned Swedish sculptor Oscar Antonsson, is a true Art Deco masterpiece from the 1930s. Crafted in high-quality pewter ...

This striking and highly-tactile work of Art Deco design is by British company Beswick Pottery. The form of this piece is clean and elegant, following ...

Beautiful old plaster statue, in the neoclassical spirit, representing young Bacchus. France, National Museums molding workshop, circa 1930.

Beautiful art deco pigeon bronze on a marble base signed G.Arisse on the base. Nice patina and perfect condition.

Black glazed ceramic elephants signed: L. Francois France, 1930s Dimensions: Width 35 cm Height 23 cm. Depth: 9 cm