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Art Deco Centerpieces

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
Very elegant argentor centerpiece art deco vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Very elegant argentor centerpiece art deco vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Brass

Ceramic, Sign: Pierrefonds, Made in France, 351
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic: Pierrefonds, made in France, 351 In 1903, Count Charles Henri Olivier Hallez d'Arros founded a ceramics factory in Pierrefonds in the Oise . He was joined, in 1912, by the c...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Brass or Bronze Basket Centerpiece
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass or bronze basket centerpiece With handle and embossed roses.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Sign: Made in Belgium, Boch F. La louviere Fabrication Belge 976
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic: Sign: Made in Belgium, Boch F. La louviere Fabrication Belge The Boch manufacture was established in Belgian La Louvière by Jean-François Boch, one of main owners of another...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Art Deco Centerpiece with Original Glass, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco centerpiece with original glass, Vienna, circa 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass.  
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Brass

Ceramic Sign: Boch F. La louviere Fabrication Belge, Made in Belgium 898
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Boch F. La louviere Fabrication Belge, Made in Belgium 898 The Boch manufacture was established in Belgian La Louvière by Jean-François Boch, one of main owners of another know...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Bronze

Christmas Tree Green Made in Artistic Blow Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas decor with our handcrafted Murano glass Christmas tree, featuring a 24-karat gold leaf or 999/1000 silver leaf. Made by skilled artisans in ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Blown Glass

Murano, 1935, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso Technical Avventurina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Technical Avventurina : 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 ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian. , Technique: Bullicante Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Technical Bullicante Attributed to Carlo Scarpa 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...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

WMF Art Deco Sculptural Silverplate Centerpiece w/ Geometric & Foliate Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco silverplate center piece was realized by the esteemed atelier of WMF Ikora in Germany circa 1925. Resembling a stylized Adrestia, or ancient Greek ship...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Compote with Nude Male Caryatids, Oscar Bach Bronze with Lustre Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in design and execution, this large Art Deco compote is composed of a bronze base featuring a group of nude male caryatids supporting a gorge...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Bronze

Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique antique pastel blue colored decorative tray/dish. The art deco shell-like pattern makes this piece a centerpiece in itself. Great condition. Great addition to yo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

1930s Art Deco Glass Centerpiece Attributed to Jean Luce
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco French Glass Centrepiece Attributed to Jean Luce. Large tray made of mirrored glass unsigned
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Hand Blown Crystal and Brass Scroll Form Design Epergne
Located in New York, NY
This stunning French Art Deco epergne (typically displayed on a dining table or buffet) was realized in France, circa 1930. It consists of a brass fra...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Crystal, Brass

Art Deco Large Modernist French Chrome Comport, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish large Art Deco chrome plated modernist coupe /comport dating to the 1930's and originating from France. The design is a simple circular dish which has three circular...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Chrome

Ceramic France, Sign: F- France 712
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic Sign: France 712 St. Clément The faience factory of Saint-Clement, 12 kms from Lunéville, was established in 1758 by Jacques Chambrette, who already owned another one in Lun...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Murano Antique Ruby Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large antique Murano hand blown ruby red Italian art glass centerpiece bowl with gold flecks. Created in the manner of the Venini and Salviati companies, in the Venetian / ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Gold Leaf

Wonderful Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Luxval Vase Basketball Player Crystal Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Art Deco Val Saint Lambert crystal vase Luxval edition green tone vase of a basketball player.
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco French Center Piece Silver Plated Glass Liner Attributed to Sue & Mare
By Marie Louis Sue
Located in Crespières, FR
Attributed to Sue et Mare this art deco centre piece is composed of a silver plated oval recipient, and its original cut cristal liner. The decor is a beautiful example of the Frenc...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal, Silver Plate

Murano Gold Leaf Queen Figure Holding Flowers Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks on opal base Italian art glass Queen Woman figure, holding purple flowers. She has a very ornate dress with lots of ruffles, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Iron and Glass Compote
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco compote with a mauve, green, pink, and white frosted glass round bowl in a wrought iron stand with a triangular base and two scrolled handles (signed, DEGUE)
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20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Glass

Murano in green, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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.  Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Amber Blown Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Brockwitz, Germany
By Brockwitz
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Brockwitz, 1930s - 1940s. This rare bowl / centerpiece is made in amber blown glass with parts that are satined. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Blown Glass

"Egyptian Revival Centerpiece, " Art Deco Footed Bowl, Bronze and Stone, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and beautifully made from speckled serpentine and bronze by a French artist, this Egyptian Revival / Art Deco footed bowl or centerpiece ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Stone, Bronze

"Bacchus Bowl, " Brilliant Swedish Art Deco Wine Punch '"Punsch"' Bowl Dated 1943
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in vivid shades of cerulean, lilac, rich yellow and purple, this punsch bowl decorated with Bacchus figures, grapes and pitchers of wine was designed and executed ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Table Center Plate, Jean Luce, Art deco, 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
Table Center Plate by Jean Luce, in the art deco style of the 1930s. Made of thick rectangular beveled glass. Features a reflective mirrored base and geometric engravings with an opa...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Centerpieces

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Glass

Jean Tetard, Modernist Art Deco Tureen Centerpiece Sterling Silver
By Jean Tetard, Tetard Freres
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tureen Centerpiece Modernist Art Deco made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Jean TETARD. All parts are stamped with Minverve 1st Title and Tetard Freres goldsmith stamp. Perfe...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal, 1950, Churba
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 ...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Crystal

Murano 1940, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 'V...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Vintage Ralph Lauren Silverplate Centerpiece Trophy Urn Cup Compote 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Ralph Lauren Art Deco style silver plate trophy urn / vase / compote. No monogram or engraving. Marked at base. Dimensions: 13...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

Tiffany Sterling Silver Centerpiece Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
Spare and Modern sterling silver geometric centerpiece after design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Large and detachable shallow cone set in small shall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

1970s Ion Tamaian Art-Deco Hand Blown Colored Crystal Footed Bowl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s Belgian artist Ion Tamaian Art Deco hand blown colored crystal (heavy glass) large footed bowl. Signed on the bottom rim foot. Lively orange colors with hand painted abstract p...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Art Glass

Murano 1930, Italian, Technical Avventurina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano. With silver applications. 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. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Silver, Gold

Swedish Art Déco Centerpiece / Bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Swedish Art Déco centerpiece / bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s The puristic and light-footed bowl from the 1920s Sweden captivates with its delicacy and floating charac...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Ceramic Sign: Boch Belgium, French Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic: Sign: Boch Belgium, French ironwork The Boch manufacture was established in Belgian La Louvière by Jean-François Boch, one of main owners of another known company, Villeroy...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Bronze

Modernist 1930s French Silver Plated Coupe
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptionally stylish modernist fruit bowl which dates to the 1930s and originates from France. The silver plate is in excellent condition and free fro...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco bowl by Claudius Linossier in hammered copper
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art Deco bowl by French artist Claudius Linossier from the 30s/40s, using the artist's specific dinanderie technique. Hammered copper structure in red hues decorated with a gilded co...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Copper

Christmas Tree Red Made in Artistic Blow Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas decor with our handcrafted Murano glass Christmas tree, featuring a 24-karat gold leaf or 999/1000 silver leaf. Made by skilled artisans in ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Blown Glass

"Epergne with Squirrel Motif, " Art Deco Sculptural Centerpiece by Oscar Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Both high style and highly rare, this centerpiece or epergne surmounted by a silvered bronze squirrel was created by the celebrated Oscar Bach studio in New York. Oscar Bach was, along with Samuel Yellin, one of America's premier metalworkers in the 1920s and 1930s. He crafted enormous metal sculptures designed by Hildreth Meière...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal

Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold Attributed to Seguso - Barovier 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. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Gold

Large Royal Copenhagen Blue Crackle Glazed Centerpiece
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful overscale Royal Copenhagen centerpiece with fluted sides sitting up on a pedestal base. Wonderful crackle to the porcelain and a stunning piece that would look wonderful ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Art Deco Cubist Vide-Poche / Centerpiece, France, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco centerpiece / vide poche France 1930- 1940 glass, wood, metal Measures: 11 cm H 44.5 x 18 cm Conditions: Very good consistent with age and use. Barely visible...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal

"Pan and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculptural Group with Nudes by Salomon for Rörstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished in an ivory-hued glaze, this ambitious and rare sculptural grouping of a Pan and Nymph with flute and cymbal was sculpted by Harald Salomon for the famed Rörstra...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Art Deco Glass, Macassar Wood and Chrome Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish French Art Deco modernist decorative centerpiece or serving bowl features a large round glass bowl with an etched pattern in a lovely transparent smoke gray color. The p...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal, Chrome

Tranquebar Rare Faience Centerpiece, Decoration Number 11/1093
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tranquebar rare faience centerpiece. Decoration number 11/1093. Denmark, 1920s 1st. factory quality. Measures: 12.5 x 12.5 cm. Good condition.
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

1940s Art Deco Green Ceramic and Silver Oval Italian Centerpiece
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An Art Deco Green Ceramic and Silver Oval Centerpiece manufactured in Italy in the Forties, oval-shaped ceramic in a shade of green with a glazed finish and sterling silver decors...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Ceramic, Sign: Pierrefonds , 351
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic: Pierrefonds, 995 In 1903, Count Charles Henri Olivier Hallez d'Arros founded a ceramics factory in Pierrefonds in the Oise . He was joined, in 1912, by the ceramist Emile Bo...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Steuben "Celeste Blue" Cut Crystal Centerpiece Set Candlesticks & Bowl
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a dramatic and large centerpiece set made by Steuben in their heyday. The rich deep turquoise blue is the perfect focal point on a table, sideboard or in a treasured collecti...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl, Birmingham 1938
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by Joseph Cook & Son, this stylish, Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Art Deco taste, featuring reed detailing to the centre, and lion masks to the han...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christmas Tree Clear and Blue Made in Artistic Blow Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas decor with our handcrafted Murano glass Christmas tree, featuring a 24-karat gold leaf or 999/1000 silver leaf. Made by skilled artisans in ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

8 Glases 1970, label made in Finland, Design Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapio Wirkkala (June 2, 1915 – May 19, 1985) was a Finnish designer and sculptor, one of the pioneers of industrial art in his country. His work in design was recognized in the years...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

6 Glases 1970, label made in Finland, Tapio Wirkkala With its original box
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapio Wirkkala (June 2, 1915 – May 19, 1985) was a Finnish designer and sculptor, one of the pioneers of industrial art in his country. His work in design was recognized in the years...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Alabaster and Hammered Iron Centerpiece
Located in New York City, NY
Unusual alabaster and hand-forged iron centerpiece attributed to Raymond Subes. The hand-carved stone in a honey/butterscotch tone with cognac and charcoal colored natural vein stria...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Alabaster

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Technical Avventurina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Technical Avventurina : 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.  Fratelli Toso, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers who loved the art of glassmaking. With over 150 years of experience in the field, the Toso family improved their techniques and nowadays are one of the top award-winning manufacturers of Murano glass. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Signed Moser "Alexandrite" Vases or Centerpieces
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Another beautiful example from my Moser "Alexandrite" collection. These two hand blown vases are large enough to be centerpieces on a dining room table or perfect garniture...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Centerpieces

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Crystal

French Art Deco Terra Cotta Swallows Centerpiece, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco terracotta sculpture, dating from the 1930s, features a stunning centerpiece with swallows. The piece combines terracotta and glass, showcasing the elegance and ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Terracotta, Glass

Ceramic signed, 1940, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic 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 'V...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Art Deco centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco centerpieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Boch La Louviere, Argentor of Vienna, Atelier Primavera au Printemps, and Eichwald. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $192 and tops out at $24,400 while the average work can sell for $3,254.

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