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Art Deco Sterling Silver

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
Creator: Mappin & Webb
Art Deco Sterling Silver Dish, Mappin & Webb, 1936
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Mappin & Webb sterling silver dish, designed in the Art Deco manner. This elegant dish features dual handles adorned with geometric patterns, a delicately reeded edge, and an intri...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker Designed by Keith Murray, Hallmarked, 1932
Located in London, GB
Art Deco cocktail shaker, with stepped and lined decoration to the top and body of the shaker, by Keith Murray for Mappin and Webb. Hallmarked Sheffield 1932. The cocktail shaker has...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Stylish Art Deco Condiment Set Mappin & Webb of Birmingham 1938, Antique
Located in London, GB
A very stylish sterling silver Art Deco six piece condiment service, having octagonal Tapered-sided bodies, with original blue-glass liners, pull-off lids on the peppers, hinged lids on the mustards, and all in their original beige velvet and cream satin-lined presentation box. Consisting of two mustard pots, two pepper pots, two salt cellars, and four condiment spoons. Made by Mappin and Webb of Birmingham in 1938 The dimensions of this Fine hand-made sterling silver condiment service are height of peppers 7 cms (2.75 inches), length of mustard 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and a total weight of approx. 257g (8.26 troy ounces). . Please note that the silver condiment spoons...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mappin Webb, Large Sterling Silver Cigarette Case/Box, Marked, Paris Angleterre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case / box with wood lined marked and weights 356 g. We think this box was retailed for the European market.  
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Platter with Bramble Motif, Mappin & Webb, 1938
Located in London, GB
With an engraved motif of Bramble twining across one corner of this pleasingly weighted solid Sterling Silver centrepiece platter, offset by falling leaves opposite, this simple and decorative shallow dish perfectly captures the changes in tastes and styles towards the end of the Art Deco era. Made in 1938 at the Sheffield workshop of Mappin & Webb, the form is that of a ‘Tazza’ with its wide, low base...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Agate Handled Presentation Trowel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver and agate handled presentation trowel in the Art Deco style, boxed; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection This exceptional antique George VI agate and sterling silver trowel has a triangle, angular shaped blade in the Art Deco style. The anterior face of the blade features an extended protruding angular border embellished with bands of tooled decoration. The ornamentation to the blade incorporates the contemporary engraved presentation inscription: 'Presented to The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman Gilbert Oliver, J.P. upon Laying the Foundation Stone for the New Artillery Barracks, 7th July 1938'. The reverse of the blade is plain and unembellished, apart from the featured hallmarks. This sterling silver presentation trowel...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb 20th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George VI English sterling silver Art Deco napkin rings, boxed, part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique English sterling silver napkin rings have a square form with cut corners. The surface of these George VI napkin...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Mappin and Webb 1933 Art Deco Sterling Silver Salver
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver salver made by Mappin & Webb Ltd, in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver salver has a circular shaped form onto three feet, all in the Art Deco style. The surface of this antique silver salver...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco All Sterling Silver Inkwell on Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver inkwell on sterling silver footed inkstand, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, Mappin & Webb - makers. Has glas...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Mappin & Webb Sterling Cigar Cutter
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge sterling silver double table-top push-down cigar cutter. Made by Mappin & Webb LONDON in 1911. Features a spring-loaded push-down cutting mec...
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Art Deco sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sterling silver 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 sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen, Sigvard Bernadotte, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $58,967 while the average work can sell for $972.

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