Art Deco Tableware
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.
Style: Art Deco
Color: Gray
6 Coquilles Glass Bowls by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Art Deco period proposed many new designs and materials for the table wares .
Porcelains were made in new colors , like ivory and celadon by the Havilland Limoges company.
New ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Uzbek Gold Porcelaın Dinner Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Inspired by the uzbek design this plate is a revisited version of one the classical ikat pattern: the chevron
Gold is timeless and will bring the chichness of an agelsee design on y...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Rotating Mirror Tray in Original Condition, Made in Czechia 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Well preserved condition with mirrored glass and chrome plated steel.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1924 René Lalique - Set Of Three Bowls Coquilles Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 3 (three) bowls "Coquilles" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1924.
Signature on each piece.
All pieces are in perfect condition.
3-piece set including:
- 1 bowl -...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Novelty Brush and Crumb Pan Set, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this charming novelty Art Deco chrome Brush and Crumb set. This dust pan is a stand that holds the brush with a ship handle. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Chrome
1924 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Savergne Clear Glass, 34 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares glasses "Savergne" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1924.
Engraved signature under each piece.
All pieces are in perfect condition.
Set of 34...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century French Porcelain 7 Piece Dessert Set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set, circa 1920.
Here we have what we believe to be a french porcelain dessert set. Decor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Baccarat, Tumblers Glasses Set Swans Crystal, 32 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tumblers glasses "Swans" made in clear engraved crystal by Baccarat.
All glasses are in perfect condition.
Service of 32 pieces including:
- 9 gob...
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1890s French Antique Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Ercuis Art Deco Dinner Service in Plated Silver, France, circa 1940
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Art Deco dinner service in plated silver.
Consisting of dinner knives, dinner forks and coffee spoons.
France, circa 1940.
Stamped.
...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
6 Art Deco Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
6 Art Deco glasses from 1930.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Porcelain Lid Box Pagoda Form Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage multicolored porcelain lid box by Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb circa 1939 Germany.
A graceful hand painted Art Deco lid box ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Uzbek Gold Porcelain Dessert Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Inspired by the Uzbek design this plate is a revisited version of one the classical Ikat pattern: the chevron
Gold is timeless and will bring the chichness of an agelsee design on y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s.
Measures: 9 x 3 cm.
In excellent condition with micro shards.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Futurist Service Set from Mazzotti Giuseppe Albissola, 1930s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful futurist service signed by Mazzotti Albissola composed by tray dia 24, bottle dia 9x20h and glasses 5x5h.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Style Cut Crystal Covered Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century French cut crystal art deco style tableware covered serving piece. The piece features a geometric art deco style shape and a gilt top brass pinecone finial covers r...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Painter Charles Sheeler designed Salt Pepper S+P Shaker Art Deco Machine Age
By Charles Sheeler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1930s Amazing minimalist tall cube salt and pepper shakers, they hold simplistic light and shadows like his paintings. Really neat little things, and threaded caps to bottoms.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
White Black Blue Porcelain Enamel French County Water Dipper Ladles, 3 Pieces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
White black blue porcelain enamel French County water dipper ladles - 3 pieces. Item features (2) black and white ladles, (1) strainer, very nice antique...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Jean Luce French Art Deco Sevres Dessert Group
By Jean Luce
Located in Sharon, CT
From the famous and much illustrated classic Sevres French Deco service. 4 larger plates 8" x 1". 8 smaller plates 6 1/2" x 5/8". 3 chowder bowls 2 13/16" x 4 x 5 1/2". and 1 cup 2 3...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Vinegar and Oil Cut Class Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco vinegar and oil cut class around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Cut Glass
Rare Vintage Franz Hagenauer Jockey Ice Cub or Sugar Tongs
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare early Art Deco sugar tongs, depicting a Dandy, or boy with jokey hat.
Also useable for ice cubes.
Made about 1930/40 in Vienna Austria. Designed by Fran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1937 René Lalique Set of 8 Wine Glasses Tonnerre
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 8 (eight) wine glasses made by René Lalique in 1937. Model is named "Tonnerre" made in clear glass. Very Art Deco and Modernist design.
All pieces are in perfect condition ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Jean Luce Ashtray Saint Gobain Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French ashtray by Jean Luce for Saint Gobain. Mirrored glass with facet cut with a wave shape and a central star in a square shape.
A great collector's item from Art Deco.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Just Andersen, Denmark, Pair Vintage Polished Pewter 1940's Hot Toddy Cups #1289
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, pair of vintage polished pewter 1940's hot toddy cups #1289
Simple and effective Danish design
Circa 1940's
Stamped and numbered 1289...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Pewter
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.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Serving Set, English, Ironstone, Soup Tureen, Cranberry Dish, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage serving set. An English, ironstone soup tureen or cranberry service dish in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Attractive Ironstone service...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ironstone
Art Deco Baroque style Table Mirror in Pewter
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a unusual mirror made for decorating the table. The mirror is made with a frame in pewter in baroque style and with the original mirror glass still in place. It stands on sma...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Rosenthal Madeleine 87 Piece Dinner and Tea Set
By Rosenthal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a vintage 87 piece set of Rosenthal Madeline dinnerware and tea set from 1931 in Germany featuring a lively art deco design and a 24k gold rim
This set includes:
+ 12 Dinner...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Swan Oil & Vinegar Stand by C. Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Swan-shaped silverplated oil and vinegar stand with two small Baccarat crystal bottles with canted corners and stoppers. Design by Christian Fjerdingstad (1891-1968) for Christofle, ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Tableware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Shelley Complete Tea Set for 4 +
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Set your table with this rare and complete teaset with bold Art Deco decoration, made by Shelley. The rare shape of the porcelain screams Art Deco, the colors and pattern complete th...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Paste, Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Vas Serving Dish and Fifteen Plates in Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Vas serving dish and fifteen plates in hand-painted faience.
1920s / 30s.
Five deep plates, five dinner plates and five lunch plates.
Deep plate mea...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Faience
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses .
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 th...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
A Fine & Important Wine Carafe Bearing the Royal Cypher of George V, Circa 1925
By Royal Brierley
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The conical shaped body rising to a tapering neck with broad vertical flutes beneath a flaring rim, the midsection featuring the etched Royal Cypher & Crown for King George V, (reign period 1910-1936), the underside decorated with star cut detail. Most likely manufactured by Royal Brierley...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Luc Lanel & Christofle for Compagnie Générale Transatlantique a Set of Six Cups
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orfèvrerie Christofle for "Ile de France" 1949 Compagnie Générale Transatlantique Paquebot
A set of six silvered metal cups
Monogr...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Art Deco Grand Sugar Bowl and Creamer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle. Art Deco grand sugar bowl and creamer in pastel blue ceramics with hand painted gold edge.
1930s-1940s.
The sugar bowl measures: 15 x 8.5 cm....
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Tray by Maison Desny, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
In silvery and golden nickel-plated metal with mirror. Stamped "Desny Paris", "Made in France" and "Déposé".
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Stunning and Stylish French Art Deco Geometric Shape Glass Bowl by A. Hunebelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking design and top quality make Art Deco bowl.
If you are a collector of rare and aesthetically pleasing works of Art (Deco) then this handcrafted piece by one of France's fine...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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 Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Dinner Service by Ahrenfeldt
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Limoges 76 pieces dinner service by Ahrenfeldt for Joseph Soret.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Silversmith, Cake Knife in Silver, 1951
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Cake knife in silver, 1951.
In very good condition.
Stamped and dated: VV and three towers.
Measures: 26.5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289
Simple and effective Danish design,
circa 1940s
Stamped and numbered 1289
Measu...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Three Danish Salt Jars in Silver with Blue Glass Inserts and Salt Spoons
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Danish salt jars in silver with blue glass inserts and salt spoons.
In very good condition.
Stamped. Early 20th century
Measures: 6 cm. x 3 cm.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Twelve Steuben Art Deco Goblets C1920s American
Located in Litchfield, CT
This stunning set of twelve hand blown water goblets decorated with Steuben's signature applied threading demonstrates their mastery of striking simplicity and advanced methods. Clea...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Cohr "Herregaard" Luncheon Knife, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Knives in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr "Herregaard" luncheon knife, cutlery in silver.
3 knives in stock.
Measures: 20.5 cm.
Stamped. 830S.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 2, Set of 8 Coffee Spoons in All Silver, 1937
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 2. Set of 8 coffee spoons in all silver, 1937.
Measures: 12 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Cheese Slicer, Blade in Stainless Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, cheese slicer, blade in stainless steel.
Measures 22.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Dinner Service 'Landscape' in Earthenware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg. Dinner service 'Landscape' in earthenware.
Consisting of: Tureen with lid, sauceboat, eight dinner plates (25 cm.), eight soup plates (25 cm.) and eigh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, Coffee Service, Silver, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, coffee service, silver, 1930s.
In perfect condition.
Stamped. (.830)
Measures: 22 cm.
Weight: 1200 grams.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen Number 13, Sugar Tongs, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13, sugar tongs.
Measures 12 cm.
Stamped, 1920s, Denmark.
In perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
I. Eleonora Møller, Copenhagen Complete 12 Persons Fish Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
I. Eleonora Møller, Copenhagen (1915-1973)
Complete 12 persons fish service, 1940s. Silver (83%).
Stamped.
Measures: knife 20.5 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Teaspoon in Silver. 7 Spoons in Stock. Denmark 1920/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, teaspoon in silver.
Seven spoons in stock.
Denmark 1920s-1930s.
Measures 11 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Art Deco tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco tableware 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 tableware 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 tableware 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 tableware, popular names associated with this style include Gundorph Albertus, Harald Nielsen, Sigvard Bernadotte, and Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $49,995 while the average work can sell for $376.
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