Art Deco Platters and 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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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 sterling silver bar tray - hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Brooke & Sons, this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bar Tray, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, and featuring reed borders ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940 Art Deco Cup molded glass with Pedestal in wooden & chromed metal
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Fruit bowl or biscuit in molded glass on wooden stand and chromed metal.
Art Deco
Circa 1940
France
Category
1940s European Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
$286 Sale Price
29% Off
"Africans with Jars, " Rare Art Deco Charger by Andlovitz for Societa Ceramica
By Societa Ceramica Italiana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Much as Gio Ponti modernized and energized the porcelain production of the fabled Ginori company in Italy, so too did Guido Andlovitz revolutionize the work of the old Societa Cerami...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Just Andersen, Early Art Deco dish in pewter. Ca. 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Just Andersen (1884-1943).
Early Art Deco dish i...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris
By Cole-merris Ceramic Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extremely rare charger -- with gold highlights and beautiful tonalities reminiscent of the work of Thomas Hart Benton -- was produced by the Cole-Merris Ceramics company in San ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Meriden Silver Plate Co Art Deco Native American Water Buffalo Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meriden Silver Plate Co Art Deco Tray with Native American and Water Buffalo Central Design. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurement...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Gorham Y1038 Art Deco Silver Plated Twin Handle Platter Tray
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham Y1038 Art Deco Silver Plated Twin Handle 25" Platter Tray. Item features Unique twin handles, clean lines, original stamp, quality craftsmanship, great style and form....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Art Deco “Trianon” Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are absolutely delighted to offer this Art Deco tea set by the International Silver Company in the “Trianon” pattern. Designed at t...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$21,000 / set
Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Mahogany and Glass Gallery Tray in Art Deco Style
By Shreve & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Shreve & Co. two-handled sterling silver, mahogany, and glass overtop gallery tray in Art Deco style. Its impressive dimensions are 25'' in length by 17'' in width by 3'' in height, ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rene Lalique Fleurons coupe plate C1935
By René Lalique
Located in Devon, GB
Rene Lalique Fleurons coupe plate ( shallow bowl) No2
Introduced in 1935
Marcilhac page reference 722
Stenciled mark R Lalique France
The condition is excellent with no damage or ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Wolfers Prestigious Belgian Silver Platter/ Tray in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Wolfers, Belgian silver platter or tray, from the early 20th century, in Art Deco style with beautiful geometric accents and design. It measures 19 2/3'' in length by 12 1/8'' in wid...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Art deco period square sterling silver salver - made in London in 1944
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1944 by Stower & Wragg Ltd., this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Salver, is in the art deco taste, with shaped reed borders sides. The salver ...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with clam shells in relief (signed: SABINO PARIS)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique Silver Plated Hot Servers by Hudkin & Heath and Mappin & Webb
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated heated servers were made by the English firms of Mappin & Webb and Hudkin & Heath in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The smaller r...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Twelve Cohr, Large Bottle Trays in Silver .830, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Twelve Cohr, large bottle trays in silver .830.
In very good condition.
Stamped, 1930s-1940s. Cohr. JS = Jens Sigsgaard.
Measures: 7.3 cm and 6.3 cm.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
$768 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George V Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Salver by Reid & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver salver made by Reid & Sons in the Art Deco style, an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Silver Metal Art Deco Stew Bowl
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Deco Silver Metal Casserole
This silver metal casserole is a magnificent example of the Art Deco style, a movement that marked the aestheti...
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20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
"Frolicking Zebra, " Art Deco Enameled Plate in Orange & Green by Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suffused with brilliant tangerine and jade tones and featuring an exuberant, Art Deco zebra cavorting amidst a group of coconut palms, this brilliant example of American enamel artis...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Stylish Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Salver - Made in 1930 by Frank Cobb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930 by Frank Cobb & Co., this very stylish, George V period, Sterling Silver Salver, is in the high Art Deco taste, and stands on four feet.
The salver ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Glass Serving Platter Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco, glass serving platter dish features a decorative, colied aluminum handle.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Wolfers Prestigious Belgian Silver Pair of Plates/ Dishes in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Wolfers, Belgian pair of octogonal silver dishes or plates, from the early 20th century, in Art Deco style with beautiful geometric accents and design. They Measure 13 1/4'' in diame...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Dark Blue Gilded Tray, Italy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue gilded tray is an design object realized in the 1930s in Italy
Cobalt and gold enamel, with gold trim and flower decoration. Handkerchief body.
Not ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$484 Sale Price
30% Off
Silver Plated Metal and Marble Foie Gras Platter, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal and marble foie gras platter, 20th century.
Foie gras platter comprising a lyre and its silver plated metal and marble tray.
W: 28.5cm, H: 1cm, D: 15.5cm
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20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1907 Compote/ Serving Platter in Art Nouveau Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver footed platter or compote in exquisite Art Nouveau style with pierced and engraved leaf motifs in stylized manner and in pattern number 16971A from 1907...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
German Sterling Silver Platter Tray in Art Deco Bauhaus Style
Located in New York, NY
German, circular, sterling silver tray / platter standing on 4 feet with two dark wood handles whose elegant, geometrically-inspired lines are characteristic of the famed Art Deco an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Norwegian Continental Silver Large Hammered Centerpiece Tray in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Norwegian continental 0.830 silver hand hammered centerpiece tray in desirable Art Deco style standing on a footed base with original wood handles, from the early 20th century, measu...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray 1931 Serving Tea Tray Lozenge
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco Two Handled Tray in an unusual lozenge shape. The Silver Tray has a subtle border design and a highly polished finish.
Made in Sheffield, England in 1931...
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20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Art Deco Brass Plate, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
Pair of hanging brass plates produced in Italy in the 1940s. The Classic Art Deco subjects are represented and are in their original patina of the time.
Small signs of wear due to age.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
$1,073 / set
Chrome Wire Basket Champagne Holders on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into the sleek sophistication of the 1990s with this striking Chrome Wire Basket Champagne Holders on Stand. Designed to elevate any social gathering, this piece seamlessly comb...
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1990s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
FADA Asiago 1930s Art Deco wooden tray with metal handles
By Fada
Located in Premariacco, IT
Antique 1930s Art Deco tray by FADA (F.A.D.A. Award-winning Mechanical Woodworking Industry
F.lli Lobbia e C. Asiago Vicenza) made of wood with metal corners and handles.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Art Deco 2-Tier Cut Glass Chocolate Tray, 1920s
Located in Markington, GB
Art Deco 2-tier cut glass chocolate tray, 1920s
Measures: Height 30cm, depth 17cm, width 22cm.
Category
1920s British Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
$258 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco 12 Sided Sterling Silver Salver - Made in 1936
By Henry Atkin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Henry Atkin, this handsome, Sterling Silver Salver, is 12 sided, and in the Art Deco taste.
The salver measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) wi...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ravinet D´Enfert Art Deco Vegetable Plate
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ravinet D´enfert art deco vegetable plate
Silver plated (silver metal).
Origin France Circa 1930 Style Art deco.
Excellent condition with natural we...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Ecellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Excellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Murano, 1940, Design Lucrecia Moyano
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.
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Art: Lucrecia Moyano
Lucrecia Moyano (Buenos Aires, 1902-1998) was a versatile artist, designer, and decorator, as well as a key figure of Argentine material culture due to her expertise in applied arts based on glass and textile design. Her pieces stand out for their decorative and practical elements. The mastery shown in her watercolor and oil paintings captivated Alejandro Bustillo and Louis Fourvel Rigolleau, among many others. Bustillo, the architect, hired her to produce pieces for the Llao Llao...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Three the White Company Mirrored Top Serving Trays for Food & Drinks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three The White Company chrome & glass serving trays
A good looking and highly decorative suite ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Large Austrian Ceramic Cake Plates by Gmunder Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large Austrian ceramic cake plates by Gmunder Keramik.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Set of 6 Sterling Silver Set Bowls - Charles Edwards London 1931
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1931 by Charles Edwards, this handsome set of 6 Sterling Silver Bowls, are plain in design, and would be perfect for serving nuts or chocolates.
Each bowl m...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Mirror Top Chrome Plateau Wedding Cake Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Art Deco mirror top chrome plateau wedding cake stand
This Stylish Art Deco piece is square, 6” high with a mirror top and Art Deco decorat...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Art Déco Tray in Wood with Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
I have always liked the Déco style because it is simple, functional, elegant. This tray is just like that.
I bought it from a lady in a small village in the center of France on a sum...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Fruitwood
$457 Sale Price
8% Off
Gravy Boat by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Salsiera decorum arrltium Gio Ponti St. Christopher. S.C.R.G. Richard Ginori Ceramics Society, circa 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$536 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Trays, Gold-Plated Metal, Black Glass, Art Deco Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of trays, gold-plated metal, black glass, Art Deco style.
Bring a touch of elegance to your tables with this Art Deco-style tray.
This rectangular tray is the ideal accessory f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Trays, Matte Black Finish, Black Glass, Art Deco Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of trays, matte black finish, black glass, Art Deco style.
Bring a touch of elegance to your tables with this Art Deco-style tray.
This rectangular tray is the ideal accessory ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Ceramic plate "Blue-turquoise" by Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Enamel ceramic plate in “blue-turquoise” color made by Jean Besnard (1889-1958). Signed Jean Besnard.
France, CIRCA 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sweet and Fruit Dishes, Sign Francia, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dish of masses or sweets, France
Sign: Francia.
Materials : Silver plated and wood.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Art Deco platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco platters and 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 platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Asprey & Garrard Limited, Christofle, Couzon, and Josef Frank. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $9,067 while the average work can sell for $1,100.
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