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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
Evald Nielsen Number 36, Art Deco Serving Spade in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 36 art deco serving spade in sterling silver, 1930s. Measures: 18 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.  
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Austria Vienna Coffee Pot Milk Pot Sugar Bowl Creamer Klinkosch 1922-1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Austrian gorgeous set of most elegant appearance: Coffee pot Milk pot Creamer Sugar bowl manufactured, circa 1922-1925 Items of this set are manufactured in elegant st...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare and highly important art deco judaica wine jug made by Bernhard Friedländer
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This wine jug in front of us is all hand made by Bernhard Friedländer in the 1920s' in Düsseldorf, Friedländers works from this era are very rare and mostly very small objects that...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Parallel, Rare and Early Sauce Spoon in All Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel. Rare and early sauce spoon in all silver. Measures: 19 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp: 1931.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Parallel Fish Fork in Sterling Silver. 10 Forks available.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel. Fish fork in sterling silver. 1933-1944. 10 forks are available. Measures: 16 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp: 1933-1944.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen Rare and Complete Fruit Service for Eight Persons, Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen, rare and complete fruit service for eight persons in sterling silver. Measures: fruit knife 17.5 cm. Stamped, 1920s. In perfect condit...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

Two Georg Jensen Silver Bernadotte Lobster Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Georg Jensen silver Bernadotte lobster forks. Measures: 19 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped 1945-1951.
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sugar Tang in Sterling Silver, 'Blossom'
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sugar tang in sterling silver, 'blossom'. Produced 1925-1932 In perfect condition. Hallmarked. Measures: 9.7 cm.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Silver Tea Service by Deakin and Francis Sheffield 1973
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Silver tea service by Deakin and Francis Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1973 for Deakin and Francis Period : Elizabeth II Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Decorati...
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1970s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Oval Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Hukin & Heath Birmingham, 1927
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Art Deco, sterling silver biscuit box, is oval in shape, plain in style and features a hinged lid and reed borders. ...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Set Of 12 Butter Knives 1932 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1932 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome set of 12 Sterling Silver Butter Knives, are presented in...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Viennese Silver Art Déco Serving Platter by Jarosinski & Vaugoin, Circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Rectangular shaped silver plate in a smooth, simple design with a wavy, profiled edge. Engraving of the silversmith on the underside. Finest work of simple elegance by the Viennese ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver Bread Dish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Art Deco bread dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique George V...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1935 English Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver sugar caster in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver sugar caster has a tapering cylindrical form onto a plain circular spreading foot. The surface of the caster is plain and unembellished. The sugar caster retains the original hallmarked bayonet fitted cover, encircled with bands of pierced geometric triangular motifs in the Art Deco style. The cover is surmounted by an iconic Art Deco style tapering cylindrical sterling silver finial...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Tiffany & Co. Demitasse Sterling-Silver Set, Rare
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare Tiffany & Co. demitasse set in sterling silver, Art Deco, circa 1907-1937. The set consists of four pieces. Jug, cream jug, sugar bowl and tray. All pieces are ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Jardinière With Floral Openwork And Glass Insert, Vienna, Circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière with an elliptical ground plan, the vertical wall slightly flared at the bottom and decorated with large-scale floral openwork, below a constriction and the...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Lelièvre (eugène-alfred) – tiffany solid silver coffee pot circa 1880 art nouvea
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large solid silver coffee pot with flat bottom, ovoid body, carved ebony handle, fixed with an umbel flower decoration. We find this same decoration under...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Of Viennese Art Déco 4-light Silver Candelabra With Martelé Decor, Ca 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Two four-armed candleholders made of hammered and chased silver, base in a round basic shape, domed and ribbed and segmented in twelve rays, pointedly raised in the middle, with four...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
Located in Sarasota, FL
Georg Jensen sterling tea/coffee 3 piece set. Cosmos pattern designed by Johan Rhode for Jensen. Ebony wood handles. Marked for maker, designer and sterling, after 1945. Pattern num...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
German silver money box or piggy bank  manufactured during first quarter of 20th century / made circa 1930 Excellently made Art Deco money box (pi...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Freedom Box, 1941 Arms of Borough of Slough
Located in London, GB
An impressive Art Deco solid Silver Freedom Box embellished with the arms of the Borough of Slough in deep rich enameled colors. The interior of the base i...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service by Cardeilhac
Located in Sarasota, FL
French silver Art Deco tea and coffee service by well known maker Cardeilhac. Each piece is marked with French hallmarks and signed. ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Roussel-doutre - Important 20th Century Silver Cooler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Roussel-doutre - Important 20th Century Silver Cooler" Important Cooler in solid silver, model resting on an octagonal pedestal, molded with gadroons as a reminder on the edges of t...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver and enamel picture frame, By Liberty & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1919
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver and enamel picture frame By Liberty & Co Ltd Made in Birmingham 1919 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - Size : 26.8 x 19.6 x 1.6 cm Weight : 522 grams Conditio...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

Gustave Keller Art Deco Silver-Gilt Sandwich Box
Located in Braintree, GB
Gustave Keller Art Deco silver-gilt sandwich box with M& G monogram. Made in France, Paris Hallmarked with French marks, with 950/1000 silver purity. ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Goldsmith Campenhout - Art Deco Period Solid Silver Wine Cooler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver wine cooler, Minerva hallmark circa 1930, ovoid shape with flat bottom, plain body and ribbed halfway up. On each side and applies two removable handles. silverware - ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Lapparra - Vase In Sterling Silver Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large baluster-shaped solid silver vase decorated with vertical grooves, fixed on a stepped wooden base set with silver at the four corners. Dimensions: height: 27.5 cm - diameter 21...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gustave Keller - Sterling Silver Vase Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VASE in solid silver with a modernist ovoid shape, mounted on a rosewood base, the pedestal and the neck are surrounded by a double rosewood ring. Dimensions: height 20.5 cm - base ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith r. Ruys - centerpiece in solid silver art deco twentieth
By Raymond Ruys
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table centerpiece in the shape of a rectangular tureen in solid silver placed on a bat, the body is plain and covered. The grip and the handles are in silver and ivory. Rare piece ...
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl has an Art Deco style to it; the symmetrical cut-outs along the edge. On the inside eight indented shapes give the bowl another dimension of the Art Deco style.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set Of Two Silver Teapots By The Goldsmith G.Lecomte XXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Flat bottom model, the paunchy body has pinched ribs. THE The lids of the two teapots are fitted with a thumb rest in rosewood. The rosewood handle is fixed and inserted into a si...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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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