Art Deco Serving Pieces
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
1940s Wendell August Forge Aluminium Tray with Handles Ducks Engraved
Located in San Diego, CA
Wendell August Forge Aluminium large tray with handles with ducks scenery engraved nice patina original condition stamped in the back.
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Fruit Service, 1+10 Pcs, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Bochum, NRW
Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for Upsala Ekeby; 1930 "Jazz" pattern fruit service, with large serving platter and ten small plates, with a different motif...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Dante Baldelli for Rometti Umbertide Ceramic Liqueur set 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
This liqueur set was designed by Dante Baldelli for the renowned Italian ceramicist Rometti Umbertide in 1930. It consists of a liqueur decanter, six matching glasses, and a round tr...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 47 pcs. Sterling Silver & Rare Collection 4 Set Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare Collection of 4 sets Cased 47 antiques and valuable sterling silver spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon 4Set 47 silver teaspoons, the 1930s/40s, C.G Hallberg, Stockholm Sweden in luxury leather boxes...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Clark's Teaberry Chewing Gum Uranium Glass Store Display Stand
Located in Garnerville, NY
Fluoresces beautifully under a black light. Uranium glass Clark's Teaberry chewing gum store display stand. Circa 1920-30. A fantastic piece of advertising.
Good overall condition ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Uranium Glass
Art Deco Nickel Plated Glass Serving Plate with Wicker Handle around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel plated glass serving plate with wicker handle around 1920s
Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Nickel
Large Art Deco Dutch Silver Soup Punch Ladle C.1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large Art Deco Dutch Silver Soup Punch Ladle C.1920. Very nice deco design to front and reverse, plain oval bowl. Hallmarks on reverse and Dutch Foreign import mark for 1906-532. Len...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Ercuit Dinner Service, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ercuit dinner service, 20th century.
Maison Ercuit silver-plated dinner service in a box, 62 pieces, 20th century.
12 soup spoons
12 forks
12 knives
1 ladle
1 cake scoop
12 teaspoon...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Limoges Jehan Darfueille Serving Pieces
By Limoges
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Limoges servicing pieces in the Art Deco styling. Great colors and proportions with each piece accented by gold. One lidded bowl and one bowl...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Sphereical "Saturn's Rings" Chrome Cream, Sugar and Tray by Chase Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Sphereical "Saturn's rings" chrome cream, sugar and tray by Chase Co., circa 1940s. The set is in good condition and measures 11.25"W x 5"D x 4"H. It is marked "Chase" with company...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique and rare Art Deco salt & peppershakers from the 1939 New York Worlds fair great deign highly collectible piece.
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Brass Coaster Trivet Pot Stand
Located in Poperinge, BE
Art deco brass coaster, pot stand of very high quality, an elegant geometric pattern with elegant brass legs, probably English, early 20th century.
This object has several functions...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Saint Louis Cut Crystal Liquor Service Stemware Set Barware Service
By Saint Louis
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your home bar with this exquisite Saint Louis cut crystal liquor or punch service set. Crafted from high-quality crystal and glass by the renowned French manufacturer Saint L...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Antique 1920's French Art Deco Faience Asparagus Plates & Serving Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely and rare set of antique French Art Deco faience asparagus serving pieces comprising ten plates and one serving platter, by the respected Fre...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
Art Deco 1930's Serving Barware Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
A cute size and original 1930's German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse painted design on glass. Condition is very good, no damage, minor signs of age. Very distinctive Deco ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Softwood, Paint
Set of 12 Art Deco Plates w/ Cobalt & 24KT Gold Detailing by Minton for Tiffany
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of 12 Art Deco plates were realized by Minton for the esteemed American luxury maker Tiffany in England circa 1930. They feature circular bodies with subtly raised c...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12 pcs. A Pair of Sterling Silver & Boxes Melleruds
Located in Wembley, GB
2 Rare Cased Set of 12 antique valuable silver Spoons. A Pair of elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. 12 flower silver teaspoons, the 1930s/40s, C.G Hallberg, Stoc...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Serving plate vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Serving plate vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Serving Trays, Ebonized Wood and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of Art Deco wooden serving trays, this wonderful pair of items was produced in Italy in the 1940s.
The trays feature a stunning ebonized frame with the base made in walnut wood, the contrast between the black ebonized frame with the rounded shaped handles and the walnut wood is incredibly charming.
An amazing set with a lovely design, perfect for a neoclassical living room...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Brass Serving Plate by Argentor Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass serving plate by Argentor vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pink Cake Dish Cake Dish Depression Glass 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage pink cake bowl, presentation bowl with floral pattern and wavy edge, pressed colored glass, also called depression glass, art deco p...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Stained Glass
Art Deco Full Side Tea and Coffe Service, 1930, Made
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Full side tea and coffe service
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.
Pushin...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy ladle. Weighs 87 grams
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Barware Chrome Cocktail Serving Mount and Glass Dishes
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French Art Deco barware serving set for hors d'oeuvres, cocktail snacks or appetizers. Dimensional, featuring a double-decker chromed mount holder or caddy fully rotating. Fo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Brass Serving Plate Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass serving plate, Vienna, 1920s
Polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Art Deco Silver and Bakelite Salt Shakers from 1935
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant pair of Art Deco silver and bakelite salt shakers from 1935. Designed by Eric Pihlgren for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Stockholm Sweden and dated I8 = 1935.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Set of 24 French Art Deco Dinner & Cheese Knives, Steel & Bone Handles, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 24 French Art Deco Dinner & Cheese Knives, Steel & Bone Handles, 1970s
Description:
This elegant set of 24 Art Deco knives, crafted in France i...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
William Spratling Sterling Silver Cheese Board with Knife
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Cheese board by William Spratling was created circa 1958 in Mexico; the board decoration has sterling silver bands situated diagonally on the edges of the wood making match with the ...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass Serving Plate by Argentor 'Marked' Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass serving plate by Argentor ( Marked ) vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. A cased set of 1915 12 x silver ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco "Push / Pull" Commercial Door Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco "Push / Pull" commercial door handles, circa 1940s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 4.75"D x 17". would look fantastic on a clear glass door! #34...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco 1930's Serving Barware Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
A cute size and original 1930's German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse painted design on glass. Condition is very good, no damage, minor signs of age. Very distinctive Deco ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Softwood, Paint
Set of Seven Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Saucers
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of seven Wedgwood Apprey celadon saucers. Seven saucers/small plates in the rare Apprey pattern of the early 20th century in pale celadon featuring...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Creamware
Egyptian Revival Silver Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival silver salt cellars. Pair English sterling silver Egyptian Revival salt cellars with repoussè with original cobalt ovoid shape liners with sphinxes, obelisks, sunburst and other neoclassical decorations. Fine pair of silver salts...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Skyscraper Style "Blue Moon" Cocktail Glasses in Chrome by Chase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of twelve Art Deco cocktail glasses were realized in the United States circa 1930 by the renowned maker Chase. They feature...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Reed and Barton Silver Gallery Tray with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton silver gallery tray with handles - A compliment to areas, from the bar, to the vanity. A wonderfully decorative piece perfect to...
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20th Century Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Rare Cake Server by Chase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare piece designed by Chase circa 1940's art Deco , solid plated steel with bakelite accents a cake server good condition some worn at the bottom due to age.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 7 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box TEASPOONS & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 7 antique valuable sterling silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. Cased set of 1915 6 x silver trefid teaspoons & tongs by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd - 84g.
Length 13 cm.
Weight 84 grams...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco, 1930s French Mirror and Chrome Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
Original, 1930s Art Deco French mirror drinks tray, lovely design, made from mirror and chromed aluminium.
Would look fabulous with cocktail glas...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
1930's Art Deco Chrome Round Tray
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco round tray made of chromed metal and milk glass.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set of 12 with Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Style 12 piece silver plated tea or coffee spoons set.
Marked, this mark was found in many similar patterned items from the early 19...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Liberty & Co. Ltd Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons made by Liberty & Co. Ltd in the...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Pot by Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel, Wien, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pot is an original decorative object realized between the 1920s and the 1930s.
Original silver plated metal.
Made in Austria. Realized by Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel, Wien.
Fair conditions: Some signs of age.
This beautiful silver plated pot...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Metal Bottle Holder, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant Art Deco bottle holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Two-handled navette-shaped silver serving tray
By Omar Ramsden
Located in London, GB
Made by Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts two-handled navette-shaped silver tray, sitting on six paw feet and surrounded by a raised gallery. The body of the tray features spot-hand-h...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterlig Silver Pyramid Serving Spoon 111
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item #111 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. A very sought-after large-size spoon that is no longer i...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Big nickel plated Art deco Serving plate with floral motiv vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art deco Serving plate with floral nickel plated motiv vienna around 1920s
The silvered flower is between 2 glass plates
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Nickel
French Silver Hot Chocolate Pot or Coffee Pot, Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
Silver hot chocolate pot decorated with laurel garlands and gadroons. The lid is topped with a fruit bowl, and a rosewood handle is attached t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Big Pair of Candelabras, Art Deco, Sign: France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
Sign: Bafico France
Metal: bronze plated
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 you...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Chinese Persimmon Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the Republic period (1912-1949), this bowl is beautifully decorated with a rich, persimmon-orange glaze accented by gilt brushwork. Wrapped around the center of the bowl are...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Cream or Sauce Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver cream or sauce ladle. Weighs 42 grams
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Woodside Sterling Sugar and Creamer Art Deco
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sterling Art Deco style sugar and creamer.
Sugar measures: 6 x 3 x 4.5" H creamer: 5 x 2 x 5" H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Modernist French Serving Tray, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a fabulous and original 1930s Art Deco tray originating from France. A wonderfully strong and very distinctive geometric design that is sure to enhance any setting. Ideal siz...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Satinwood, Walnut
Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique English silverplate toast rack. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine quality silver toast rack is a nice large size with a sleek Art Deco design, geometric ball finia...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Wood Inlaid Black Acrylic Lacquered Art Deco Ice Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian Wood Inlaid Black Acrylic Lacquered Art Deco Ice Box. Black acrylic with Burlwood inlay. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Makers mark on bottom....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Plate With Scalloped Edge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass plate or tray with scalloped edge
By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Sterling Candy Basket by Wallacea
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Deco candy basket is fluted all around and has a border of stylized leaves. Stamped "Sterling. Wallace."
Measures: Width of handle: 6.18".
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Sheffield EPC Silver Plated Martini Shaker
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Sheffield EPC Silver Plated Martini Shaker. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 8" W x 4.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving pieces 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, silver plate and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco serving pieces made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen, Argentor of Vienna, and Chase Brass and Copper Company. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $498 and tops out at $498 while the average work can sell for $498.