Art Deco Porcelain
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
Langenthal, Schweiz Among Others, Egoist Coffee Service in Porcelain, 1930/40's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langenthal, Schweiz among others. Egoist coffee service in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration. 1930/40s.
Consisting of a coffee cup with saucer, plate, sugar bowl, serving ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Art Déco Figurine Pierrot 'Ash Wednesday' Max Valentin Germany, 1922
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Art Deco figurine of a lute playing pierrot
In a wide bright robe with Art Deco decoration. Wearing hat and ruff and playing a lute. A white ca...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Belgian Art Deco Charles Catteau BFK Ice Skater Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning belgian Art Deco Charles Catteau BFK ice skater sculpture.
Made circa 1925-1930 by Charles Catteau for the famous Belgian cer...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Female Figure in Profile, " Rare Art Deco Boudoir Lamp by Lenox in Gray & White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely, high style Art Deco table lamp was sculpted by Geza De Vegh for the famous Lenox porcelain works in Trenton, New Jersey. The cylindrical form features a female figure with Art Deco hair...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ten French Art Deco geometric porcelain knife rests painted burgundy with gold highlights. Set of 10. Unmarked.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Goldschneider Vienna Art Deco Plaque of Earthenware Woman and Child, circa 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldschneider, Vienna Art Deco plaque of earthenware, circa 1930. Woman and child in profile.
In perfect condition. Measures 20 x 20 cm.
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Service Tableware 49 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Art deco Limoges porcelain dinner service with a yellow border and flower decoration in the middle.
49 pieces :
- 31 din...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Jacob Bregnø for Dahl-Jensen, Figure of Porcelain Nr. 1177, 'Morgen'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Jacob Bregnø for Dahl-Jensen. Figure of porcelain Nr. 1177, 'Morgen'.
Measures: Height 27 cm
In perfect condition
First factory quality.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Porcelain
Rare Dahl Jensen, Denmark, Dancer 1208 Oriental Figure Sumatra Dancer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Dahl Jensen, Denmark, dancer 1208.
Oriental figure Sumatra dancer, Dahl Jensen 1208.
Denmark, 1930s-1940s.
Measures: Height 30.5 cm.
1. Factory quality In perfect co...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
I offer you a classic Art Deco set of a decanter and 6 glasses - produced in the 1930s in Karlsbad (today's Karlove Vary in the Czech Republic) in the pre...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Langenthal, Switzerland, Coffee Service for Two People in Porcelain, 1930/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langenthal, Switzerland. Coffee service for two people in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration.
1930s / 40s.
Consisting of two coffee cups with saucers and two plates.
The...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Blue Ceramic Decorative Vases with Floral Motifs
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of early 20th century porcelain vases, fine French manufacture.
The pair of vases is made entirely of blue porcelain, with bronze elements.
The base of the vases has ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Vase in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen. Large unique vase in hand painted porcelain with motifs of large villa and factory. Dated 1922.
Measures: 39 x 31 cm.
In excellent condition.
S...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Allegory of Abundance, " Important MGM Movie Prop, Art Deco Sculpture
By Geza De Vegh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An MGM Studios prop and an important survivor of Hollywood's Golden Age, this piece may be the most ambitious Art Deco sculpture produced by any of America's leading porcelain manufa...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Five Cups and Saucers by Company Epiag, circa 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Porcelain
Cups: 5,5 x 7 x 5,5 cm
Saucers: 11,5 x 1,5 cm
Rare pieces.
Good original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle. Complete Art Deco Grand tea service in pastel blue porcelain with hand painted gold edge, 1930s-1940s.
Consisting of five teacups with saucers...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Langenthal, Schweiz Among Others, Coffee Service for Five People in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langenthal, Schweiz among others. Coffee service for five people in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration, 1930/40s.
Consisting of five coffee cups with saucers, five plates a...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Ena Orient" Teapot By Ena Rottenberg For Vienna Porcelain
Located in Toledo, OH
This teapot was designed by Ena Rottenberg (1893-1952 ) in 1930. Named the " Ena Orient" for the designers namesake. This teapot was manufactured in 1934 by the Vienna Porcelain Fact...
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20th Century Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Flying Phoenix Bird, " Spectacular Set of Lemon Yellow Art Deco Dishes, Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely unique and vividly glazed in tones of lemon yellow, silver and white, this set of 21 Art Deco dishes includes a very unusual large bowl, 10 dinner plates and 10 dessert plat...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Jo Hahn Locher for Bing & Grøndahl, Unique Art Deco Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jo Hahn Locher (1876-1960) for Bing & Grøndahl.
Unique Art Deco vase decorated with branches and flowers.
1930s.
Measurements: H 24.5 cm. x D 13.0 c...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art - Deco Antique Harlequin and Columbine Katzhütte, Thuringia, around 1930
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Deco German Thuringia Katzhutte Porcelain group "Harlequin and Colombine", colourfully hand-painted on a round base,
H 25.5cm
Blue over glaze mark used between 1914 and 1945.
Ver...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Four Art Deco Herb Pots in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Four art deco herb pots in glazed porcelain.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 8,5 x 7,5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art deco porcelain pot hand painted germany around 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco porcelain pot hand painted germany around 1930s
Original condition
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Red and White Porcelain, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in red and white porcelain. 1920s.
Measures: 18.5 x 8.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Karl Himmelstoss for Rosenthal, Large Bowl in Porcelain with Figure
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Himmelstoss (1872-1967) for Rosenthal. Large bowl in hand painted porcelain. Figure with a turban and hookah, circa 1920.
Measures: 29 x 16.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stam...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Porcelain Serving Tray, Merklín Porcelain, 1914's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Porcelánka in Merklín in Karlovy Vary was founded in 1868
The tray is gilded on the edges and decorated with flowers from the Austro-Hungarian period
Original Condition
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Langenthal, Switzerland, Coffee Service for Two People in Porcelain, 1930/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langenthal, Switzerland. Coffee service for two people in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration. 1930s / 40s.
Consisting of two coffee cups with saucers and two plates.
The c...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Deco White Porcelain Figural Lamp Signed Limoges from ROBJ
By ROBJ
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco French “Veilleuse”, or night light of Bedouin women in Porcelain, with gilt trim.
Lovely when lights on. Signed on the reverse “Limoges”.
Can be delivered and Wired for A...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Epona on Horseback, " Gorgeous Pale Green Art Deco Plate by Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Jean Mayodon, one of the great masters of Art Deco porcelain and ceramics, this pale green decorated plate depicts the goddess Epona, the protector of horses, riding her steed. The lovely, translucent green and white glazes make it seem as if the viewer is seeing Epona through a pale green mist. This piece is dedicated to, or may have been commissioned by, Walter Baker...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Eight Art Deco Herb Pots in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Eight Art Deco herb pots in glazed porcelain.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 10,5 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Four Art Deco Herb Pots in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Four Art Deco herb pots in glazed porcelain.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 8,5 x 7,5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 05
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Arno Malinowski for Royal Copenhagen, Number 2342 Smoking Girl, Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arno Malinowski for Royal Copenhagen, number 2342 smoking girl. Porcelain figurine in overglaze.
In perfect condition.
1st. fact...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Art Deco Bing & Grøndahl Vase in Hand-Painted Crackle Porcelain, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco Bing & Grøndahl vase in hand-painted crackle porcelain. 1920s.
Measures: 9.5 x 9 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
B & G, Bing & Grondahl, Bricklayer Figurine Number 1786
Located in Copenhagen, DK
B & G, Bing & Grondahl bricklayer figurine number 1786.
2. factory quality. In perfect condition.
Early stamp, 1920s-1930s.
Height 27 cm.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
A Rare Shelly Porcelain Novelty Tea Pot, c 1930 Designed by Mable Lucy Attwell
By Shelly Shelly
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Shelly Porcelain Novelty Tea Pot, Circa 1930 Designed by Mable Lucy Attwell
A rare porcelain Shelly novelty teapot in the form of a house. Stan...
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20th Century English Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
11 Art Deco Hutschenreuther Cups
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
11 Art Deco Hutschenreuther cups.
Measures: A cup with a diameter of 6.3 cm
Height: 6 cm
Saucer
Diameter 10 cm.
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Both whimsical and high-style, this remarkable Art Deco covered jar is decorated on its sides with a sophisticated pattern of chevron, zigzag and wave motifs executed in deep, rich s...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 04
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vicken Von Post, Rörstrand, Rare Art Deco Figure in Porcelain, Young Nude Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vicken von Post for Rörstrand, Rare art deco figure in porcelain. Young nude woman on stone. ca. 1920.
Stamp: Rörstrand in green
In perfect condition...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen. Number 3261. German Shepherd by Th. Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. number 3261. German Shepherd by Th. Madsen.
Measures 16 cm.
In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Early stamp.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
English Royal Winton hand painted vase and cover, Art Deco, circa 1930
By Royal Winton
Located in Central England, GB
A most unusual and stylish 1930s Royal Winton hand painted Art Deco vase and cover. The vase and cover are hand painted with sprays of Eng...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Carafe Graphite
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco carafe graphite from 1940 .
Measures: height 19 cm, depth 9 cm, width 13 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Ceramic Figurine of Harlequin, Germany, 1970s / 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ceramic Harlequin figurine. Not signed. Probably produced in Germany at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s. XX century. The figurine is in perfect cond...
Category
1970s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Art Deco set decanter and 6 glasses.
Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only Classic ...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Porcelain Figure, Seated Oriental Woman with Mirror, R. Förster, Rosenthal, 1923
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco porcelain figurine of the 1920s.
Young oriental woman sitting on a rock with her leg up, looking at herself in a hand mirror and adjusting her headgear. Sparing painti...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
6 Art Deco Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
6 Art Deco glasses from 1930.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Jo Hahn Locher for Bing & Grøndahl, Unique Art Deco Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jo Hahn Locher (1876-1960) for Bing & Grøndahl. Unique Art Deco vase decorated with branches and flowers.
1930s.
Measurements: H 24.5 cm. x D 13.0 cm....
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Four Art Deco Herb Pots in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg.
Four Art Deco herb pots in glazed porcelain. Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 10,5 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 06
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 03
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sandman (No. 2055) by Henning Seidelin for Bing & Grondahl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Sandman (no. 2055) by Henning Seidelin for Bing & Grondahl.
Figure from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.
Height 18 cm.
1st. factory quality. Perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Delphin Massier (1836 - 1907) - Grande Colonne " Heron et Papillons" Flower Pot
Located in Madrid, ES
Delphin Massier (1836 - 1907) - Grande Colonne " Heron et Papillons".Pair of columns with herons by Massier,
Each column is topped with a vase decorated with flowers and reminds of the traditional majolica work found in the Mediterranean. Created by Delphin Massier (1836-1907) in the town of Vallauris, where his family had lived for generations, these pieces show an exuberance and a passion for the local flora and fauna. Both columns decorated with herons
This set of columns...
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19th Century French Antique Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Dux Figure of a Spanish Flamingo Dancer
By Royal Dux
Located in Montreal, QC
This lively study is perhaps of a gypsy or a flamenco dancer…perhaps both. The lithe and sensuous young women with tambourine and head tilted back moves with grace and charm.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco porcelain 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 porcelain 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 ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Rosenthal, Gio Ponti, Bertrando Di Renzo, and Wedgwood. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $989.