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Art Deco Decorative Objects

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
French Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculptures
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of bronze sculptures of cats from the Art Deco period in France. Each showcases Egyptian stylization which was popular during the Art Deco period. They showcase the original pat...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco jewelry box in facet cut glass and oak, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / jewelry box / facet cut glass, oak / Art Deco / Mid-century An elegant jewelry box in facet cut glass with oak wooden frame, handcrafted in France in the 1930s. The ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Cut Glass, Oak

Art Deco Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, 1930, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930. Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored details. Made in Belgium Art Nouveau period 1930 fine quality....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

2x Candle holder alpaca vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2x Candle holder alpaca vienna around 1920s Only Polished
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Alpaca

Original Art Deco Schlevogt Ingrid Malachite Green Glass Basket, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Vintage Czech Bohemian Schlevogt Ingrid malachite green dressing table or candy glass basket. A hand molded body with mother and babies overlooked by cherubs. This design was by Fran...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Malachite

English Pair of Asprey Silver and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
Located in Northampton, GB
Asprey & Co. London From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this pair of Silver and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks by Asprey o...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Brass Bowl with Original Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass bowl with original glass, Vienna around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enamelled.  
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chital Bowl Small in Denim Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. This listing is for the chital bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Half Doll Porcelain Vanity Powder - Trinket Box, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. Highly fu...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Bronze by Abel R. Philippe
By R. Abel Philippe
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Abel R. Philippe  "Mother playing with her child," an Art Deco silvered bronze group, on a polychromed bronze base, signed on the base, circa 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / box / De Beuckelaer /tin / Art Nouveau / Art Deco A beautiful decorated tinnen buiscuit box by De Beuckerlaer, made in Belgium around 1900. Decorated with 4 diffe...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Tin

Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted pattern, with white rim and flower d...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Handbag Perfume Holder enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical handbag perfume holder in 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap and fine hand-engraved design in Art Deco style, fire enamelled in 3 colours. Diameter 2 cm, total heigh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1956 H. Pidduck
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. La Cosmos vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Deco Handmade Bauhaus Artisan Mixed Metal Menorah Sculpture, Signed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unique and Antique Deco Artisan Mixed Metal Hanukkah Menorah Sculpture, Signed Exceptional One of a Kind piece intricately hand forged and soldered. Although the menorah has an extremely detailed design and uses mixed metals, it still retains an elegant, minimalist look. The holders are a raw steel or iron, the candle holders are copper and the center two tier ball and brutalist Star...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Rörstrand "Nang-King" Vase in Earthenware Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand "Nang-King" vase in earthenware decorated with flowers. Measures: 21.5 cm. high . In perfect condition. Stamped. Early 20 century, Sweden.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

Villeroy Boch Ceramic Vase Made in Luxembourg Exclusively for Paris Decorators
Located in New York, NY
Rare modernist period Art Deco ceramic vase by Villeroy & Boch in dark brown mat finish glaze. The vase features classic 1930's Machine Age lines, making it look futuristic and stil...
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1930s Luxembourgish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Brass

Shagreen Vase with Brass and Quilted Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Coco vase is an elegant piece with its exquisite quilted detailing. This listing is for the medium size inlaid in coal black shagreen with brass details on the side frame. All our vases are inlaid with a fiber-glass interior to support water. The dimensions of this piece are 25 x 7 x 23 cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Brass

Karl Wiedmann for WMF Art Deco Myra Kristal Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Finely made German Art Deco Myra Kristal miniature art glass vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) and made between 1926 and 1936. This elegant amber gla...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Set of 2 Boxes in Oak with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris in white oak exudes a serene, organic luxury. The natural texture of the white oak offers a soft, refined aesthetic that brings warmth and sophis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Brass

Awaji Pottery Art Deco Chromium Red Atomic Drip Glaze Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Awaji pottery vase with arresting chromium red and green atomic age drip glaze. Hand turned. Circa 1930. Impressed and printed marks. 8 1/2" high, 5" diameter. Glazed over ch...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Evans Elegance Red Purse with Change Purse
Located in Greer, SC
Evans Elegance Red Purse with Change Purse. See pictures for dimensions. The purse is in good used condition with a clean inside. The change purse strap on one side is broken off b...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Faux Leather

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of A Woman with a Dog, by George Costes
Located in Toronto, CA
An extremely elegant Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of a woman with her Borzoi dog, made in 1930 by Georges Coste. Stamped on the base with the Susse Frères Foundry seal and signed Ge...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco style brass decorative antelope gazelle or kudu bust sculpture. A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers. Polished brass sculptural...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Art Deco Bronze Signed E. Guy
Located in Bridgewater, CT
E. Guy, American-Indian Archer, dark patinated bronze on portoro marble base, circa 1940s, H. 15.7 in.
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Panther Group by Michel Decoux
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Michel DECOUX (1837 - 1924) Two Panthers Patinated bronze on black marble base Height.: 6 in. (16 cm) , Length.: 20 in. (51 cm) , Depth: 4 in. (10 cm)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

1920 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Telline Frosted Glass with Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume bottle "Telline" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 10 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalo...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Salvado Voltas, "the Hunt", Spain Art Deco Period 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare sculpture of the hunt by Salvado Voltas. In bronze with medalized patina on a base of green and brown white veined alabaster, Spanish Art Deco school...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco Style 20th Century Hand Carved Carrara Marble Vase Urn Vessel, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 20th century hand carved veined white carrara marble vase urn vessel Italy. This Vase is very heavy and amazingly crafted, very decorative on a Classic Italian Table...
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20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Anchor Hocking Art Deco Style Salmon Pink Molded Fan Pattern Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish North American art deco style molded fan design salmon pink vase by Anchor Hocking and dating from around 1980. The vase has a molded ribbed patterning with three interlopi...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Big, Massive and Hammered jewish candelabra for 7 candles
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered jewish candelabra for 7 candles Polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

Jan and Joël Martel : "Canard Javanais", unique wood sculpture - 1917
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Joël & Jan MARTEL (1896-1966, France) : "Canard Javanais" dit également Canard Mandarin ou Canard Japonais 1917 Directly carved in exotic wood sculpture, unique piece Signed "J...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Blue Shagreen with Lapis Lazuli Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd Measures: Height 10.5 inches, width 8.5 inches, depth 1 inch Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Art Deco Alabaster Table Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Alabaster with brass movement, digits and pointer, made in Germany in the 1930.
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Brass

Art Deco Flapper Porcelain Powder Puff, Germany, 1920s
By Carl Schneider
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco porcelain powder puff stand featuring a seated flapper lady with original puff, crafted in Germany by Carl Schneider circa 1920. ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble

Bruno Zach Bronze female figurine "Flapper girl" on marble base. Austria 1920s
Located in Köln, NW
Fine Bruno Zach bronze figurine "FLAPPER GIRL" on a reddish marble base. Table centerpiece. Dark patinated Bronze. Signed ZACH on the plinth. Circa 1...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891-1945), Bronze Sculpture of a Female Dancer
Located in London, GB
Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891-1945), bronze sculpture of a female dancer in patinated bronze on a round marble base, signed Zach in the bronze
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Edgar Brandt Serpent Tray
Located in New York, NY
The form of this exquisite Edgar Brandt serpent tray was inspired by East Asian Bronze mirrors. In East Asian culture, mirrors were one of the mos...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Bronze

"Artist's Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude
By Raymond Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted from a ruddy block of mahogany and finished with a patina that gives it a lovely glow, this piece is a superb example of WPA-era sculpture. The artist, Raymond T...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli
Located in New York City, NY
This impressive model of the nude holding a dove towering 34" high is the largest and rarest size made. A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by Amadeo Gennarelli; signed Gennarelli in the stone base. The figure called "Le messager", the messenger is the original name created by the artist. In addition to the artist's signature, this sculpture bears the original label inscribed with this title and date 5...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Nickel

1942 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Helene Glass With Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Helene" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1942. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. The internal and outer stoppers are present. Height: ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Honorio García Condoy Carved Stone Figurative Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Honorio Garcia Condoy (b. Honorio Garcia, 1900, Zaragoza, d. 1953 Madrid) figurative sculpture in carved stone depicting a faceless virgin (ca. 1930s). A contemporary and close friend of Picasso, Condoy drew a lot of inspiration from the shapes and composition of Cubism. Though this particular sculpture is from a body of work heavily influenced by Roman churches and symbolism. The half-standing, half-sitting Virgin, the flat heads, the erased faces - these attributes of Roman art are all present in this piece. The featureless, flat-skulled virgin figure enveloped in a self-embrace is perched in a half-sitting/half-kneeling pose. This piece is from a well-documented series (near identical example is seen on page 91 of Raymond Creuze's "Honorio Condoy"). Unsigned. Excellent, vintage condition with light patina/scattered light scratches, but no damage/losses. H: 37.5" x L: 12 x D: 14" Reference: Raymond Creuze "Honorio Condoy" (French, 1973). Reference book is included with the sculpture. From the collection of a prominent French collector whose London flat...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Stone

Big Hand-Painted Persian/Egyptian Blue French Pottery Vase Attributed to Longwy
Located in Minneapolis, MN
You'll never find a richer, more gorgeous blue than the glaze on this beautiful vase or jardiniere. From the 1930s, this piece is no doubt French--the real mystery is if it's by Long...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Circular Cosmos Vase by R&Y Augousti is a captivating fusion of natural textures and luxurious materials, handcrafted with impeccable attention to detail. Its modern silhouette i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Brass

Svend Hammershøi Ceramic Bowl for Herman August Kähler, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This fluted bowl features the signature coal based glaze by Hammershøi, and was produced circa 1920 by HAK/Kähler in Denmark. Fully stamped to the base.
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930 Art deco silvered bronze sculpture of a stylized human head, mounted on a black oval marble base. The head is tilted...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Arpege by Lanvin Empty Perfum Bottles
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco Arpege by Lanvin empty perfume bottles.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Wooden Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, a stunning Art Deco, Arts and Crafts wooden picture frame. Likely hand made and out of two different woods. Simple, yet stunni...
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

ESSEVI - Ceramica raffigurante lavandaia - Datata 1937 - ITALY
Located in Milano, IT
ESSEVI - Sandro VACCHETTI - Ceramica dipinta a mano raffigurante una lavandaia, datata 1937 - Torino - Made in italy. Bellissima qualità e in perfetto stato di conservazione.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box
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 Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Paul Silvestre
Located in Essex, MA
With Susse Freres foundry and signed, depicting a pair of satyr children one sitting and one standing and leaning. Greenish brown patina. Reduced version of the "Miroir d'eau" founta...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and ster...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst of a graceful movement, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Veronica – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

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