1930s Decorative Objects

1931. This sculptural piece exemplifies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. The bowl features a wide, flared form with a subtly uneve...

A beautiful large Art Deco silver plated pedestal bowl. A three tiered concave bowl sits on a cone base of moulded ribbed wood finished with a silver plated surround. 
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A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition, with only a few light s...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRO...

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...

A striking example of Belgian decorative glass from the mid-20th century, this Val Saint Lambert vase, circa 1934, embodies the artistry and innovation of one of Europe’s most celebr...

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, some light scratches and wear to the pati...

Pair of Silver Candlesticks by C.G. Hallberg Rococo Style, Sweden 1937 A scarce and elegant pair of antique silver-plated Rococo-style candlesticks by the renowned Swedish silversmi...

Vintage kinetic sculpture 'Oloid' in brass. Designed by Paul Schatz, 1929, Switzerland. This one is an old example, probably from 1930s. Ex...

Finely patinated Art Deco bronze trumpet vase, its surface shifting from deep brown through warm highlights to luminous verdigris, presents a rich, variegated finish. The tapered tru...

A pewter vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s.

This stunning pair of "Taurex" candlestick holders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, exemplifies the elegance and innovation of American Art De...

Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium 3 Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco Candlesticks made by Val Saint-Lambert. Signed Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

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A beautifully sculptural bronze plate by renowned Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund, featuring a richly detailed aquatic motif with stylized fish, seaweed, and marine elements in low re...

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - made by Hertwig & Endert in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1930s probably to 1940s. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in great condition. Made of hand colored glazed earthenware. A nice addition to any Lawn, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome...

This Art Deco ceramic vase produced in England circa the 1930s features a sculptural spherical beehive form finished in a richly layered indigo blue glaze. The design combines the st...

A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...

This is a vintage Japanned pen box. A Japanese, lacquered Papier-mâché calligrapher's quill case, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming desktop pen case, ideal for col...

French Art Deco marble mantel clock still in original condition. Bronzed metal, ivory imitation and various types of stone, in the...

A small scaled lantern executed in patinated brass and featuring panels of colored and etched glass along with the rather practical finger loop for carrying it.. It has a tea light a...

A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only some light scratches. S...

Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid displaying Federazione Pugilistica Italiana medallion and fasces handle; a fascist era...

Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced...

French barber mirror made circa 1930. This kind of mirror has used by the barbers. It was easily foldable, so it could be moved around the custom...

A Pair of large, artistically created birds for table decor and silver-plated peacocks are ideal for a coffee table, sideboards, or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Rege...

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Made by Harald Linder in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 1932. Great condition, with only a few light scratches a...

Vase "Lilas" (Lilac) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1930. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great patina. Height : 21 cm Félix Marcilh...

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...

Art deco La Captive enameled travel-purse clock. Beautiful and very unusual squeeze concealed "La Captive" travel-clock, created in Switzerland back in the 1928-1930. This rare trav...

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.

Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco 2 Candlesticks and 1 vase made by Val Saint-Lambert. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questio...

Desvres Fourmaintraux Delassus, France. Art Nouveau ceramic vase with handles. Crystal glaze. Ochre-yellow glaze. Circa 1930s. Marked. In excellen...

The 1930s hand-blown Murano glass vase by Fratelli Toso is a striking example of Venetian craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and innovation of the era. Made from rich, translucen...

Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen or Soup Tureen signed Sousa Barcelos Portugal Circa 1930. With a spoon.

This lovely hand-carved writing tray is from the 1930s, and it was crafted by hand in the traditional Waldorf style. It's a rare treat! The surface for the pen tray has been lovingly...

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...

Lovely decorative pewter vase from France, 1930s. Sculptural shape with fluted rim and handle detail. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Stamped on the underside.

A green and off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D All items ship from High Point, North C...

Lovely Art Deco small box designed by Curt Schlevogt. Model Sunflower.

A rare and refined pair of Art Nouveau vases by Danish sculptor and metalsmith Just Andersen, crafted in his signature disco metal and shaped into elegant, upward-reaching V-form sil...

Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...

Art Deco Discometal Bowl made Just Andersen in the 1930s. An exquisite piece for a beautiful table. * A curvy metal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1830 * Year: 1935 * Cond...

This dramatic, highly streamlined bronze with a nude male figure angled toward the sky illustrates a genre of Art Deco sculpture that was pioneered by Frederic Focht (this example is...

Porcelain White & Brown cow creamer Circa 1930.

Art Deco porcelain vase with a beautifully graduated cobalt blue glaze fading into pale ice blue, accented with fine hand-painted gilt bands. Elegant rounded form characteristic of S...

Ornate jewelry box, possibly converted from a cigar box in gilt bronze. Engine turned (Guilloche without enamel with gilt) and hand-engraved pattern...

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...

3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.

This wonderful pair of Turtledoves is by the key Art Deco designer Jacques Adnet and was first shown at the pivotal 'Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes' of 1925 w...

A pair of Empire-style removable arms, weighted sterling silver three-arm candelabras by Gorham. Nice patina to the silver, dating to the 1930's.

Vintage glass vase attr. to Loetz, realized in Austria in the early 20th Century. Excellent condition.

A beautifully stylized modernist cat doorstop showcasing a stunning original surface with age-acquired patina and delicate craquelure, which not only spe...

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...

Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  

An elegant and architecturally refined Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dating to the 1930s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the timeless sophistication of Scandinavian Modern design, combining restrained form with rich surface detail. The vase features a tall, tapering cylindrical body resting on four subtle feet, giving it a distinctive, almost columnar presence. It is finished in the iconic deep green Argenta glaze, beautifully mottled and layered, and adorned with finely executed vertical silver inlay striping that enhances its rhythm and height. The wide, disc-shaped top with a central opening adds a strong geometric contrast to the vertical body, creating a balanced and highly collectible design. The underside bears the Gustavsberg Argenta mark along with model number, confirming authenticity. Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta...

Sophisticated square box with hinged lid by WMF for Ikora Collection. Silver-plated Art Deco geometric shape, its interior is lined with cedar planks. A lovely black enamel banded mo...

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

Art Deco, Ebony Macassar box, for decoration or jelwery. It has been made in France arond 1930, it is in a brown color.

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

Murano glass and gold leaf elephant sculpture, the making of which is attributed to Ercole Barovier in the 1930s Ø cm 12.5 Ø cm 7 h cm 15 Ercole Barovier (1889 - 1974) was one of t...