1930s Decorative Objects

This is a very fine art deco style cigar box out of Rosewood and trimmed in stainless steel. art deco. The interior is trimmed in plastic of the era in cream...

A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.

Striking ceramic vase with a sculptural, fluted silhouette, signed GePe and dating to the 1930s. Finished in a richly nuanced bronze glaze, the surface shimmers with deep green, brow...

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Model of a Fox, is presented on a wooden plinth which has a vacant plaque, and is wond...

This stunning Art Deco modernist desk accessory was crafted in France, circa 1930. The exceptional ensemble features a double inkwell with a pen holder and a matching blotter. The sl...

This exceptional Art Deco "Minerva" vase, designed and signed by Chase, showcasing a distinctive Machine Age aesthetic, was crafted in America circa 1935. Featuring a warm copper fin...

Polished bronze dish/plate with hand-tooled center-motif of a sailboat fighting the waves. Designed and manufactured by Ægte Ildfast in Denmark during the 1930s in a style reminiscen...

Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.

A set of subtile bronze candle holders designed by Just Andersen in 1934. * A set of small 10-sided bronze candle holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * ...

Vase "Saint-Marc" en verre blanc moulé pressé et rehaussé avec une patine bleu grise. Modèle créé par René Lalique en 1939. Signature sous le vase a la roue . hauteur : 17 cm Bib...

Art Deco Panther Sculpture by Limousin – France Circa 1930 This elegant Art Deco panther sculpture by Limousin is a striking example of French decorative sculpture from the 1930s. C...

This is a handmade rare Swedish art deco ceramic bowl in light brown and gold luster glaze hand decorated with gold made by the Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg. He was one of Swe...

This is a handmade rare Swedish Art Deco candle stick holder in light brown and gold luster glaze hand decorated with gold made by the Swedish cerami...

A large Degué cameo glass vase France, circa 1930 The mottled purple ground overlaid in red and blue, etched with daisies, measures: 18 in. (45 cm) high engraved mark 'Degue'.

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

This elegant Art Deco vase from the 1930s is a fine example of Czechoslovak design from that era. Made of metal, it showcases exquisite craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic that pe...

Pair of ceramic vases signed M. Fontinelle, France, circa 1930.

Handsome old champagne cooler from France of the 1930s, in pewter, from the prominent champagne house Moët & Chandon. The elegant cooler can hold 5-6 standard bottles of champagne. ...

The "Circlet" Vase was designed by G. McStay Jackson (1898-1964) for Trent Art China (TAC), a division of Trenton Potteries in 1935. This example is in off white, no damage. Could us...

Vintage nautical ship search light / lantern / spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. Non-electrified. Available in multiple quantities.

Art Deco Figurines in Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of 2 young women swimmers adorned in a classic bathing suit featuring a more fitted and tailored look compared to the loose and boxy styles of the previous decades. In a playful gesture, a towel is casually draped over the shoulders, its wavy form adding a dynamic element to the scene. Hand-painted with the use of red , white and gold details accenting the dynamism. Initially, Limoges porcelain was made in the style of Meissen porcelain, with elaborate hand-painted designs and gold leaf decoration. However, by the early 19th century...

Here is a very iconic lidded box by Russian born John Otar. This 1936 patented design (submitted in 1933) was made in Otar's Santa Cruz workshop. Its design is unique in that the dis...

Elegant footed bronze bowl with handles and very nice decorative details. Low, bulging shape. Oil patinated in varying shades of green. Model #101....

A rare and elegant, footed Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. In weighty quality. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition...

A striking American Art Deco “Trylon” penny scale, produced in 1939 by Mills Industries of Chicago in connection with the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Known as the Model 430 Trylon S...

**Japanese Lacquer Vase with Painted Floral Decoration, circa 1930 – M3916** This is a Japanese vase from the 1930s or 1940s made of lacquered and enameled wood. Inside, there is a ...

This beautiful piece of pottery has been in our home for many years. We collected pottery, and yet this was the only Roseville pattern we bought, Ferella. The Ferella li...

A stunning Art Deco jar and cover with amazing hand-painted gold details and decor of orchids and other flowers. Made by Rosenthal, Germany in 1930s. Stamped with makers mark. Exc...

A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 5.8"W x 4.6"D All items ship fro...

Little Diskometal Bust of Bear Cup made by Just Andersen in the late 1930s. * Bear Cup Bust in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D2060 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good v...

Jean Boris Lacroix (1902-1984) was a French designer and architect known for his modernist lighting designs. After apprenticing with Paul Dumas, he debuted at the Salon des Artistes ...

This Art Deco ceramic pedestal vase by Beswick was produced in England during the 1930s and features distinctive relief decoration depicting a pair of gazelles within a stylised mode...

This French Art Deco metal polar bear from the 1930s is a striking example of the movement’s fascination with stylized animal forms, geometric abstraction, and the interplay between ...

An iconic Art Deco sculpture, titled "Vers le But", by renowned French sculptor Irénée Rochard**, produced in the 1930s and edited by Reveyrolis Paris, Bronzier d’Art. Made from terr...

An elegant and architecturally refined double inkwell by renowned Swedish silversmith CG Hallberg, dating to 1931. Executed in richly patinated pewter, this sculptural desk accessory...

A fluted beige and green-glazed vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIA...

Murano glass sculpture signed Seguso. Italy, CIRCA 1930.

Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930. H / 13 inches.

**Ercole Barovier, Attributed Murano Aventurine Glass Vase for Ferro Toso Barovier** Important Murano art glass vase attributed to **Ercole Barovier...

Refined Swedish Art Deco pewter vase designed by Nils Fougstedt and produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver (FAK) in 1933. The vase features a beautifully balanced, rounded form ...

Makers mark engraved on underside. With an ornate leaf-shaped mouth and a geometric brass meander decoration. Dent on backside.

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JAGET ET PINON factory in Tours. Baluster vase with long necks and three handles in brown enamelled earthenware with gilt and copper decoration amid pl...

Art Nouveau Vase glass by Pallme Konig & Hagel Subtle, hand blown glass Vase in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and technique for any collect...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, extra large, very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed hippo stool or footstool bench. These...

Ceramic sculpture painted and glazed, signed Guido CACCIAPUOTI. Rooster and hens. Italy, 1930s–1940s ORIGIN Italy PERIOD Years 30s/40s AUTHOR Guido CACCIAPUOTI Born in Naples on A...

An attractive silver, silver gilt, black enamel and marquesite card case. The case in excellent condition with no chips or repairs. Most unusual clip which forms part of the case its...

Elegant Diskometal Figurine of Woman Sitting designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Diskometal bust of a woman sitting on a stone * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1871 (stamp...

A refined Art Deco pewter lidded box designed by Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This elegant piece exemplifies Stave’s distinctive modernist sensibility, combining...

Art Deco "Grignon" frosted glass vase by René Lalique model no 1086. Signed: "R. Lalique France".

This quintessential example of stylized Art Deco sculpture depicts the head of a goat, its face long and lean, and his curving, ribbed horns wrapping around the back of his head. Th...

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Giuseppe Grandi Marshal Ney Bronze Sculpture circa 1930. Patinated cast bronze sculpture depicting Napoleonic Marshal Ney. Of Italian manufacture, this is a multiple, of good executi...

The Louisville Pottery company used a variety of stamps and sold to touristy shops with marks including Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountains, Daniel Boone, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Hand Made and more. Most of them are small pitchers and vases in traditional forms. But, then there are occasional exceptions and over time we have all learned that major designers including Frederic Hurten Rhead (over at Selden Bybee) were working in the area. Research is ongoing to identify the examples designed and/or influenced by well known artists or simply a great relatively unknown designer or two deserving of recognition for their work. The JB Speed Art Museum cataloged a slightly smaller gloss green example Accession number 2007.10.9 with the Cherokee Pottery...

"Weasel" sculpture by Jan and Joël Martel (1896–1966). Patinated bronze. Theodore Menten (1972) ""The Art Deco Style"" p. 179. France, Circa 1930.

This is an Antique Rococo Style Bronze Clock in working order. Made by the New Haven Clock Company, New Haven, Connecticut. There is no damage to this beautiful piece - it has the ...

French Art Deco Indian Car Mascot by Ruffoni, 1930 Car radiator cap mascot depicting an Indian chief. Artist/Maker: Ruffony Signature/Marks: Ruffony Style: Art Deco Material: Bro...

A beautiful pewter figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this ...