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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
Period: 1920s
Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Cologne / Scent Bottles
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful matching pair of cologne or scent bottles made from cut crystal without damage. The screw caps are made from English sterling silver with a hallmark for Birmingham 1924 t...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Deco style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has an irregular Pentagon shaped form with a paralleling internal window, in the Art Deco style. The surface of this Art Deco photo frame is plain and unembellished. This George V photograph frame retains the original oakwood back and hinged strut, secured with two swivel catches. This antique sterling silver frame...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted Royal Doulton pottery match striker, Birmingham, England, 1927, J. Grinsell & Sons - silversmiths. Removable match "cup." Three large openings on sides of Royal Doulton striker for ashes, used matches...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Multicolored Enamel and Silver Box, Japanese Style, Dated 1926, London
Located in London, GB
Multicolored enamel and silver box, Japanese style, dated 1926, London Imported by G Stockwell into London, 925 standard silver. The interior is silver gilt, and the underneath of th...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

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

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver and black onyx-mounted hinged crystal inkwell, American, circa 1920s-1930s. 12-sided, faceted, clear crystal lid is mounted by a 12-sided piece of black onyx...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Modern Classical Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Modern classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1928. Lobed and upward tapering sides, capped foliate scroll handle, wide lip spout with fluid ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Samovar
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant and rare silver Art Deco samovar with beautiful Macassar ebony details. Measures: Weight 2295 g.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen "Acorn" Butterknife All in Sterling Silver, 5 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Acorn" butterknife all in sterling silver. 5 pieces in stock. Designer: Johan Rohde. Measures: Length 15 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Art Deco Flatware Service, Jaume Mercade, Barcelona, circa 1930
By Jaume Mercade
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Jaume Mercade Queralt solid .916 silver handmade 196 piece flatware set that serves 12. The set is complete without a single missing piece. It is in excellent condition, just perfect with a lovely patina. The entire set is hand-wrought. The style is a genuine mix of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Arts & Crafts. The rounded tiered handles are Art Deco, the hand-forged Hammer marks tell of their Arts & Crafts influence and the monogram is the epitome of flowing tendril like Art Nouveau design. The set is hand made by the studio of Jaume Mercade Queralt (1887-1967). Mercade was a painter, jeweler and silversmith who from 1919 taught gold and silver making at the School of Arts & Crafts in Bracelona Spain. While one can occasionally find his original jewelry and paintings on the market his silverware and hollowware is excessively rare and usually only found in museums. This set is hallmarked with Spains pre - 1934 silver hallmarks. From between 1884-1934 there were not mandatory silver hallmarks for Spanish silverware however the maker or purchaser could choose to have a professional assayer test the pieces. This large set was assayed by two different Barcelona assayers who have signed the works (except the hollow handled knives). All of the pieces are marked Mercade but some of them have the Spanish crest in wreath signifying that it is at least 916/1000 silver and LBB which is the initials of the assayer. The rest are marked Mercade SA 916/1000 and the other assayers mark which I cannot quite read. The set consists of 196 pieces that serve 12: 12 - large soup spoons at 7.6" long. 12 - table spoons at 6.75". 12 - cream soup spoons at 5.9". 12 - ice cream spoons at 5.75". 18 - teaspoons at 5.75". 12 - desert / salad forks at 7". 12 - seafood or cocktail forks at 5.95". 12 - regular / lunch forks at 6.8". 12 - dinner forks at 8.1". 12 - terrapin turtle or ramekin forks at 5.5". 12 - breakfast / desert knives at 6.75". 12 - individual butter knives at 6.25". 12 - fish knives at 8.25". 12 - luncheon knives at 7.75". 12 - dinner knives at 9.9". One large serving spoon at 10". One waffle / croquet server at 10.20". One pie / desert server at 8.9". One pickle fork at 6.6". One vegetable serving spoons at 8.1". One sardine fork at 6.05". One master butter knife at 7.05". One large meat fork at 10". One fish serving fork at 9.5". One fish server at 11.7". The Knives (Hollow handles and stainless steel blades) weigh a total of 49.035 Troy Oz. The solid silver pieces...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Art Deco Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Pedestal Based Serving Platters
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco, sterling silver, hand-hammered, pedestal based serving platters, The Webster Corp., No. Attleboro, Mass, circa 1920's-1930's. Design is hand-hammered and has etched...
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1920s American 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 Copenhagen, DK
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

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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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 American Art Deco Cordial Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Art Deco sterling silver small tapered cone shaped cordial cups resting on a square base (stamps: TIFFANY & CO) (PRICED AS SET)
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Horton & Allday Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cigarette box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cigarette box has a plain rectangular form onto four bracket style feet. The body of this impressive cigarette box is plain and unembellished. The box is fitted with two hallmarked hinged covers each embellished with an engine turned panel in addition to a paralleling, broad engine turned decorated border. The central plateau is surmounted with an impressive plain shaped handle. The body of this exceptional box is fitted with a cedar wood lining and the surface interior of each solid silver cover retains the original gilded interior. The silver box is supported by four impressive bracket style feet. This antique cigarette box has a weighted base and retains the original leatherette covering to the underside. By Virtue of its size this versatile antique cigarette box could be used for a multitude of functions. Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the cover, it is a sign of quality when boxes have an unlined, solid silver covers. Condition This antique sterling silver cigarette box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition, in keeping with age. The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. There are some minor surface dings to the side panels of the body. The engine turned decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box and part hallmarks to the interior of each cover are all very clear, the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Dimensions Length 22.7cm/8.9" Width 10.8cm/4.3" Width of compartment 8.5cm/3.3" Height 10.4cm/4.1" Weight Not measurable as weighted base Maker: Horton...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Liberty & Co. Sterling Silver Turquoise Napkin Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large oval napkin ring. Made by LIBERTY & CO. Heavy gauge sterling silver. Hand-hammered. With a large round bezel-set turquoise in the center. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Casket by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 1921
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant antique Art Deco sterling silver casket with hallmarks for London, 1921 and the makers marks of the renowned silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. The...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Jade and Sterling Silver Matchbox Cover by Edward Farmer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Art Deco sterling silver and carved jade matchbook cover by Edward Farmer NYC . The carved oval jadeite held with 14 k gold pins on a sterling base. Signed, rare, one of a kind.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Jade, 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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