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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

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
1926 Rene Lalique Set of Tablewares Glasses Strasbourg Glass 12 pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 12 drinking glasses "Strasbourg" made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1926. All glasses are signed. Perfect condition. 6 glasses 12,5 cm high 6 glasses 14 cm high Félix M...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Art Glass

1930s Silver Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier
By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco set of Twelve zoomorphic knife holders in silver plated metal. Created by French cartoonist and illustrator Benjamin Rabier (1854-1939). Well known for the famous Fren...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pc in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco set of twelve Macassar wood and chromed metal wood knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the 1930s. The tableware serving pieces feature a modernist ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

1935 René Lalique, Tablewares Glasses Decanters Boules Glass, 34 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares glasses and decanters "Boules" made in clear glass created by René Lalique in 1935. "R.Lalique" signature under each piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. S...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Art Glass

Keith Murray for Wedgwood. A rare complete and original set of six lemonade mugs
Located in London, GB
Keith Murray for Wedgwood. A rare complete and original set of six soft straw-coloured lemonade mugs, which have been together all their lives and they are all mint.
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests
Located in Hudson, NY
The French silver plate knife rests, shown here, are certain to add a formal element to your next dinner party—and perhaps stimulate interesting conversation. The set of twelve vintage knife rests...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

1921 René Lalique Dishes Plate & Bowl Ondines Opalescent Glass Mermaids
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Plate and Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature on both pieces. Perfect condition. Great opalescence. (Two very thin molding lines on bot...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Blown Glass

Vintage Pair of Small Art Deco Modernist Chrome Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Amityville, NY
Small pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers with an Art Deco, Modernist, Machine Age style. Circular layered stepped base and round column form with a final stepped notch at the to...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers. 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers. Designed by the renowned artist and ceramicist Arthur Percy. Light blue faience with g...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers. Designed between 1925 and 1935 by the renowned artist and ceramicist Arthur P...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Emile Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boat & Underplate in Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Emile Puiforcat, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver gravy sauce boat on an underplate, in Art Deco Style with an elegant, geometric design, the rims adorned with geome...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Ric & Rac Art Deco Dogs Salt and Pepper Cellars, Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Pol Rab, Baccarat, Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Ric and Rac dogs-shaped salt and pepper cellars imagined by Pol Rab. Cellars are removable, in Baccarat crystal. Each piece is numbered (n° of the model 5...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Set of Six Knife Rest Style of Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This styish and chic set of six silver plated knife rest date to the 1920s-1930s and are very similar to pieces created by Christofle. Note: The pieces are not marked with a makers ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate, Brass

48 Pieces Set of Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silverware
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silverware service in the Bernadotte pattern, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939. This set comprises twelve settings, each setting of four pieces. This s...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Stainless Cactus Cheese Plane 222
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen cheese plane with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 222 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertu...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Sugar Spoon 171
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early silver Georg Jensen sugar spoon or tea caddy, item #171 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Ideal for use...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 96 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." These handcrafted utensils show off t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Mustard Pot 632
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel and mustard spoon in the Pyramid pattern, design #632 by Harald Nielsen fr...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Dessert Spoon 021
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner spoon, item 021 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1937. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Deco Hal...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Serving Set
Located in Hellerup, DK
A 2-piece Georg Jensen flat serving set in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Sterling silver handles, the serving parts are stainless steel. This type of ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 815A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen mustard pot. The lid is Georg Jensen sterling silver, design #815A by Harald Nielsen from the 1930s, the porcelain pot is by Royal Copenha...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Sauce Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item 153 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve Style: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Mustard Spoon with Steel 106
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen mustard spoon with sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item 106 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. Additional infor...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

48 Pieces Set of Georg Jensen Sterling Silverware Service in Bernadotte Pattern
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silverware service in the Bernadotte pattern, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939. This set comprises eight settings, each setting of six pieces. This set...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

133 Pieces Set of Georg Jensen Mayan Sterling Silverware Service
Located in Hellerup, DK
The Georg Jensen Mayan Sterling Silverware, designed by Johan Rohde circa 1930, is a remarkable collection that seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Art Deco design with a touch of modernity. Crafted with exceptional artistry and meticulous attention to detail, this silverware set embodies the renowned craftsmanship that Georg Jensen is known for, while paying homage to the opulence and geometric motifs of the Art Deco era. Each piece in this sterling silverware service...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item 153 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve Style: Art ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dinner Fork 012
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner fork, item #012 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Green Enamel 102
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt cellar with green enamel, item #102 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterlin...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Dinner Fork 012A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver Parallel dinner fork 002a, designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Petersen. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Peders...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Toast Rack 824
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a rare sterling silver Georg Jensen toast rack, design #824 by Sigvard Bernadotte from circa 1937. Light, elegant and functional design, the essence of Bernadotte’s design la...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Egg Spoon 085
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen egg spoon, sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item #085 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939. A...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Small Teaspoon 033
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small teaspoon, item 033 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Materia...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Bouillon Spoon 053
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen bouillon spoon, item 053 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 from 1939 by Sigvard Bernadotte. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Coffee Spoon 034B
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item 034B in the Parallel Pattern, Design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. Th...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Pocket Bottle Opener 305
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen pocket bottle opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel opener, item #305 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional Info...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Hans Hansen Sugar Caster 309
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Hans Hansen sugar caster, design #309 by Karl Gustav Hansen from 1938. The main body is hexagonal, each side has a raised cigar shaped section. The top is r...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Bottle Opener 272
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen bottle opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel opener, the long handle version, item #272 in the Bernadotte patt...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Old Danish Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item 115 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: A...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Cellar 102 & Salt Spoon 103
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel lining and matching salt spoon, items 102 & 103 in the Old Danish pattern, design #1...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers 834
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of vintage art deco Georg Jensen sterling silver Bernadotte salt & pepper shakers, design #834 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. Each of cylindrical form with removeable screw ...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Blue Enamel 102-103
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt cellar with blue enamel and salt spoon, items #102 & #103 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional informat...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Bottle Opener 271
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen bottle opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel opener, the short handle version, item 271 in the Bernadotte patt...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Salt Cellar 102
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver salt Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel, item 102 in the Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pede...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Dinner Fork 012
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner fork, item 012 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1937. Additional information: Materi...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Teaspoon Large/Child Spoon 031
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large teaspoon/child spoon, item 031 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional information: Material: Sterling silv...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Bottle Opener 271
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless short handled bottle opener, item 271 in the Bittersweet pattern, flatware design #79 by Gundorph Albertus from 1940. Bittersweet is the si...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Cake Knife 196 Old Style Blade
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen cake knife with stainless steel blade, item 196 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Some...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dinner Knife with Long Handle
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and serrated stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Fruit/Child Knife 045
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen fruit/child knife, item #045 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. The whole knife, both the handle and the blade, ar...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item 115 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Style: A...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Ice Tongs 284
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen ice tongs, item #284 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Espresso Spoon 035
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen espresso/mocha spoon, item 035 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 from 1939 by Sigvard Bernadotte. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver S...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item 034 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 from 1939 by Sigvard Bernadotte. Additional inform...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ladby Seafood Cocktail/Oyster Fork 064
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen seafood cocktail/oyster fork, item #064 in the Ladby/Nordic pattern, design #76 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1937. Additional information: Material: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Stilton Cheese Scoop 224
Located in Hellerup, DK
Rare sterling silver Georg Jensen cheese scoop, item #224 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundla...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Ice Tongs 284
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen ice tongs, item #284 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional Information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs 174
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen sugar tongs, item 174 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 by Gundorph Albertus from 1940. This is th...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Spoon 103
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen salt spoon, item #103 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional informati...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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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