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Art Deco Delft and Faience

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
Period: 1930s
1930s Art Deco Modernist Faience Tazza by Thulin Pottery Belgium Centrepiece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This very stylish art pottery Tazza by Faïenceries de Thulin has an unmistakable Art Deco feel with a wonderful drip glazed decorative exterior in greens and turquoise. Moulded to the base ‘Made in Belgium’ with the mould or pattern number 293. In good vintage condition, with no chips or cracks. Thulin pottery...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

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Faience, Ceramic

Sarreguemines Barbotine Service of Eight Plates and a Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Own a piece of history with these antique French Sarreguemines Barbotine set of eight plates and one platter from the Parisian 1930's. Each is decorated and embossed, with different colorful fruits upon a lovely gold background. Like artwork, display them on your wall or in your favorite cabinet. Set a chic French table for your next gathering of friends and family...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

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Faience, Majolica

Longwy Art Deco Pottery Vase
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal flask form decorated in light and dark blue, yellows and white.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

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Other

1930s Tall Art Deco Geo Conde Penguin in Crackle Glaze Ceramic, France
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,650....Superb and tall Geo Conde (1891-1980) sculptural ceramic Penquin standing on an ice block. Period Art Deco, it has a crackle glaze finish and is signed impress...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

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Ceramic

Pair of Rörstrand Lidded Vases in Dark Blue Faience. 1930s-1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Rörstrand lidded vases in dark blue faience. 1930s-1940s. Measures 18.5 x 13 cm. In perfect condition. Marked.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

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French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
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Mid-Century Dutch Faience Blue and White Painted Delft Ginger Jar with Lid
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French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
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French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
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Vallauris French Art Deco Ceramic Antelope 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Pair Delft Blue & White Faience Plates, Late 18th C
Located in Austin, TX
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Large Saint Clement Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Vase, circa 1930s
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Saint. Clement Style Art Deco French Panther In Green Glazed Ceramic
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French Art Deco Period Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer by Jean Luce
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Monochrome Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This monochrome vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères La Louvière is made in 1931. The relief decoration with stylized parrots is rare. It was executed in different colors. Thi...
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Art Deco delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage delft and faience created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco delft and faience 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 delft and faience, popular names associated with this style include Thulin, Charles Lemanceau, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, and Geo Conde. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $1,898 while the average work can sell for $850.

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