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Art Deco Crystal Serveware

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
Art Deco Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Elis Bergh Kosta, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice set of 2 vases and one Carafe in Art Deco style. They are all made in Sweden at Kosta and designed by Elis Bergh. They are nicely finished in the glass and the carafe and one o...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Set of 12 Rare Signed Baccarat Square Art Deco Crystal Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 signed Baccarat dessert plates will create shock and awe...Rare and amazing-how did they make these? Due to the size and depth, they ar...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

American Brilliant Cut Glass Crystal Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an American Brilliant cut glass crystal bowl adorned with stars and hobstars formed by geometric triangles. Strawberry diamonds ar...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Crystal Serveware

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Cut Glass

Lalique Art Deco Crystal Ice Bucket Signed on Base, circa 1930
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lalique Art Deco crystal ice bucket signed on base, good condition, beautiful design, circa 1930 Base has some scratching for use. Dimensions: 5" height x 5" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Art Deco crystal serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco crystal serveware 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 crystal serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with crystal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco crystal serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original crystal serveware, popular names associated with this style include Val Saint Lambert, La muerte tiene permiso, Lalique, and René Lalique. 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 crystal serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $177 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $761.

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