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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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Price: $1 to $2,500
Style: Art Deco
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 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 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 Cactus Sterling Silver Grape Shears 254
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a pair of Georg Jensen grape shears with sterling silver handles and stainless steel blades, item 254 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Addit...
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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

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

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 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 Bernadotte Sterling Silver Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item 171 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. This spoon can be used as a caddy spoon. Additional inform...
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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 Cactus Sterling Silver Salt Spoon 104
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen salt spoon, item #104 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional infor...
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20th Century 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 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

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

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

Georg Jensen Cactus Cake/Pie Server, Large 191
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large Georg Jensen sterling silver large cake/pie server, item #191 in the Cactus pattern, flatware design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: St...
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20th Century Danish 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 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 Bittersweet Sterling Silver Tomato/Pastry Server 206
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel tomato/pastry server, item 206 in the Bittersweet pattern, flatware design #79 by Gundorph Albertus from 1940. Bittersweet is the sis...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Cold Cuts Fork 144
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen cold cuts fork, item 144 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Style: Art De...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set 232
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early Georg Jensen Cactus two-piece sterling silver fish serving set in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. With hand cut-out fish design. Additional i...
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20th Century 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

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 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 Demitasse/Espresso Spoon 035
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen demitasse/espresso spoon, item 035 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver S...
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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 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

Materials

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 Old Danish Salt Cellar 102
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel lining, item 102 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947....
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20th Century 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 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 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 Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Mayan Pattern, design #292 by Johan Rohde from 1937. This is the large size. Additional Infor...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Carving Fork 543
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen carving fork with sterling silver handle and stainless steel fork, item #543 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 from 1930 by Gundorph Albe...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Pickles Fork 145
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen pickles fork, item 145 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is the sister pat...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Cake Knife 196
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen cake knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #196 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle With Curved Handle 155
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen sauce ladle with curved handle, item 155 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Addit...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Medium Pastry Server
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen pastry server in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Style: Art Deco Hall...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Bouillon Spoon 053
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bouillon spoon, item #053 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. These spoons are no longer produced. Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen poultry shear #123 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling Si...
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20th Century Danish 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 Sterling Silver Extra-large Pyramid Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
An extra-large sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner knife with stainless steel blade, item 003 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. A rare and difficult mod...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Small Demitasse/Espresso Spoon 036
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen small demitasse/espresso spoon, item 036 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling ...
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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 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

Materials

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 Sterling Silver Parallel Pastry Server 157
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen art deco pastry server, item 157 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Compote Fork 162
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen compote fork, item 162 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1935. Additional information: Material: Sterli...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Seafood Cocktail/Oyster Fork 064
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen seafood cocktail fork, item 064 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is the sister pattern to Cactus, al...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Salad Fork 041
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salad fork, item 041 on the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. This is one of the harder to find ...
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20th Century 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

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 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

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salad Set Small 134
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen small salad set, set 134 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterlin...
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20th Century Danish 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 Scroll Sterling Cheese Plane 222
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen cheese plane with sterling silver handle and stainless steel plane, item #222 in the Scroll pattern, design #22 by Johan Rohde from 1927. ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Canapé Server Small 351
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small canapé server, item #351 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional Information: Material: Sterling Silver Style...
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20th Century Danish 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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