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.
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Style: Art Deco
Liberty & Co. Ltd Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons made by Liberty & Co. Ltd in the...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this pair of Art Deco sterling silver salt cellars from the 1920s. Not only is it rare to find a pair of salt cellars but the Ruby red color and oval sh...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Skillet / Covered Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver skillet, designed by Bernadotte pattern #909, in Art Deco style and with a wooden finial on cover. Measuring 10.7 inches long, 6.6 inches wide, and 3.7 i...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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
Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925
Located in London, GB
Original box of 12 beautiful c1925 enameled glass knife rests by Maison Delvaux with Polychrome Flower Decoration.
Unsigned
DELVAUX was a prestigious porcelain and crystal retail store, located at 18 rue Royale in Paris. Founded in the 1880s, it specializes in the sale of everyday works of art: decorated glass, earthenware, porcelain, and services from the houses of Haviland, Montigny le Roi, Baccarat, Choisy le Roi, Fontainebleau, Sèvres, Clichy…
A decoration workshop was installed in the store where the artists present worked there...
The works of famous artists are exhibited and sold: Clément Massier, Félix Optat Milet, Jean Mayodon, Albert Dammouse...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca '
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca '
Only polished
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco, Machine Age, Hollywood Regency style dessert set designed by Walter Von Nessen, for Heisey, as part of the hard to find Stanhope series. The seat is in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Steuben Art Deco Topaz Handblown Crystal, 72-Piece Table Service for 12
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazingly complete and perfect service for 12 made by Steuben. The hand blown topaz crystal is solid in the hand, all with polished pontils and projects the clean lines of...
Category
1910s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Sterling Salt and Pepper Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so pleased to offer these exceptional sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by the Mueck-Cary Company of New York, they have an Art Deco, Jensen-esque design. Just above the base a set of four beaded pieces hold up the body; as if supported in mid-air. Around the base a string of beads...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder/Pourer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a beautifully designed and practical wine holder and pourer made by Gorham, with an adjustable neck ring accommodating any bottle shape; Burgundy or Bordeaux. The two-part st...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Fish Flatware Set Art Deco 8 Piece
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
1990s silver plated steel eight piece used fish knife and fork set. Made by Oneida. This item is original to the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Towe...
Category
1990s Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Lemons Majolica Ceramic Dinnerware Dessert Serving Set for Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful glazed ceramic hand painted serving set, France, 1930s-1940s
Set includes 6 dishes and a large serving tray with handles at both sides.
All hand painted with lemons and l...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tablecloth 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
TableCloth
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco service of twelve pieces in chrome and Macassar wood knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France circa 1930. The modernist shape boasts a hexagonal metal sti...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Large French Silver Plated Tray by Lame & Lacroix
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French silver plated tray by Lame & Lacroix
A large and heavy decorated Art Deco tray with a monogram MC to the centre. The tray h...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Bakelite Novelty Cocktail Stick Set, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A novelty 1930s cocktail stick set originating from France. Features multi coloured Bakelite cocktail sticks with chromed metal prongs inside a cher...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Chrome
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 r...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'
By Christofle
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering 4 place settings of deco period Christofle "Commodore" silverware, including, 4 dinner forks, 4 dessert forks, 4 dinner knifes, 4 table spoons, 8 dessert spoons and 2 coffee...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Dessert spoon in 830 silver. Dating: 1930.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Dessert spoon in 830 silver.
Dating: 1930.
Hallmarked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 16.5 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Cohr Herregaard Silver Cutlery, Denmark, Complete Silver Service for Six Pcs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr Herregaard silver cutlery, three towers, Denmark.
Complete silver service for six p.
A total of 35 parts.
Six knife / fork / dessert spoons / cake forks / coffee spoons. Two ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930's Butterscotch Bakelite Rabbit Napkin Holders Set of 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Charming and whimsical, this set of eight Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite napkin rings features bunnies in a playful array of warm hues—from deep ...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Bakelite
Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s
Brass polished
Original cut glass
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Brass
C.M. Cohr, Eight Person's Complete 'Saxon Flower' Dinner Cutlery of Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
C.M. Cohr, eight person's complete 'Saxon Flower' dinner cutlery of silver consisting of: Eight dinner knives, eight dinner forks, eight tablespoons.
Stamped.
Measures: knife 22.5 cm...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hand Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ellipses modern crystal napkin holder is a luxurious, hand-cut crystal masterpiece, crafted from the finest materials, influenced by mid-century modern ideas and sculpted by han...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoon 075
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen grapefruit spoon, item #075 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albert...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Daum Nancy Citrine Glass Coupe, c1930
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Daum Nancy Citrine Glass Coupe, c1930
Additional Information:
Heading : Signed Daum Nancy Pale Yellow (Citrine) Glass Coupe
Period : Third Republic
Date : c1930
Origin : Nan...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
92 Pieces Set of Hans Hansen Sterling Silverware Service in Baronet Pattern
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Hans Hansen silverware service for 12 in the Baronet pattern (Danish name Arvesølv #7). Each setting comprises 7 pieces, plus serving pieces.
This set incl...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Embroidered Linen Tablecloth, 5' x 8', A Tunisian Heritage Masterpiece
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
A tribute to the legendary mountain of Tunis
The BOUKORNINE tablecloth is inspired by the iconic Boukornine Mountain, a symbol of Tunisian heritage. Its exclusive design, created by...
Category
2010s Tunisian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Linen
Pair of art deco period sterling silver beer mugs made in 1935 by Atkin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1935 by Atkin Brothers, this stylish pair of George V period, Sterling Silver Mugs, are plain in design, with reed borders, and stepped bases. Each mug mea...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Just Andersen, Art Deco pewter mug. Aprox. 1930.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen, Art Deco pewter mug.
Model 2204/16.
Approximately 1930.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm. x D 9.0 cm without handle.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Hand Hammered Art Deco Sterling Silver Tazza for Tessiers of London
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Parson Brothers for Tessiers, this fine quality, George V, Sterling Silver Tazza, is plain in style, featuring a hand hammered finish to the pedestal ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Streamlined Cocktail Shaker in Chrome with Black Bakelite Handles
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Streamlined Cocktail Shaker in Chrome is an excellent example of streamline design and materials from the era. The piece is rendered in a gorgeous polished chrome and p...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Chrome
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
1930s Royal Winton Grimwade Art Deco Snack Dish
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful English Art Deco Royal Winton Grimwade Cosmos snack dish circa 1930 in date.
This plate is elegantly decorated with a pair of floweri...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Other
Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Luncheon/Salad Fork, Item 022
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen luncheon/salad fork, item 022 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles:...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Silver-Plated milk jug and gravy boat by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1930s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
These rare Alpacca items were designed by Gio Ponti for Calderoni Argentieria in the 1930s. They remain in very good vintage condition: normal oxidation of silver metal which can be ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
58 Piece Partial Cutlery Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A partial cutlery service of fifty-eight silver pieces of flatware. This classic silver service is specially made for eating fish. Each piece is stamped with a pair of hallmarks prov...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Artisan Brush Teapot Set By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a timeless collection of limoges porcelain that is inspired by the expressive painterly stroke. each piece is garnished with our brand’s signature mineral blue brushwork and gold gil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Gold
Complete Danish Silver Dinner Service for 12 People, Johannes Siggaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Complete Danish silver dinner service for 12 people.
Classic design.
Guardein Johannes Siggaard, 1930s-1940s.
A total of 36 pieces.
Knife mea...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco set of twelve chrome and Galalith knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the 1930s. They feature a modernist shape with a long chromed metal stick bar...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Sugar Caster 645
Located in Hellerup, DK
Am Early vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid sugar caster, design #645 by Harald Nielsen from 1932. A round ball shape center set on a two-tiered Art Deco foot. The removeab...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for 6 Person a Total of 18 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr Old Danish silver cutlery for six person. A total of 18 pieces.
The set consists of six spoons, six forks, six knives.
Stamped 830S and Co...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Elegant set of classical 1930's cutlery for 12, Made of wood and iron.
Located in Forest, BE
Élégant ensemble de couverts pour 12 personnes composé de couteaux et fourchettes anciens. Ils sont en acier et le manche est composé de bois incrusté de métal. Belle patine mais en ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Steel
Pierre Cardin New Old Stock Boxed Hors D’oeuvre Flatware - 12 Piece Set
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Pierre Cardin Fabulous Never Been Used Vintage Hors D’oeuvres/Cocktails/Tea Flatware Set
The photos speak for themselves with this amazingly pr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver 1923 Bread Plates / Coasters Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Tiffany & Co. 14 sterling silver bread and butter or dessert plates or coasters in Art Deco Style, in pattern number 20198B from 1923, the rims beautifully adorned with e...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bread Box Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bread Box Vienna Around, 1920s
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Candle Holder Candle Stick, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated pair of candle stick, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Bread Basket alpaca around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bread Basket alpaca around 1920s
Only polished
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
Danish Silversmith, Set of 4 Cake Forks in Silver, 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Set of 4 cake forks in silver. 1930.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Measures: 14 cm.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Scarce Art Deco Style Erte Silverplate Footed Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Sevenarts Ltd. in 1989 and impressed on verso. The tray stands upon three ball feet but has 2 hangers on back to allow for display.
Dimensions: 21" 1/4 W x 16" H x 3/4"
Condi...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large pierced silver tazza
Located in London, GB
Shallow, decorative sterling silver saucer-like dish on a raised foot with a crisply hand-pierced body featuring flying ducks and birds among rushes, reeds and foliage. The rim is decorated with an applied bead and straight gadroon pattern border.
This lovely tazza is beautiful decorative pieces in its own right, but it is perfect for presenting fruit or nuts too.
Weight: 107 g...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art deco Silvered Fish Knife and Fork Serving Set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Only Polished
Fish Knife: H: 2cm W:5cm D: 30cm
Fork: H: 2cm W: 5cm D: 26cm
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Serving Fork Medium 114
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen medium serving fork, item 114 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling Silver
Style:...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
...
Category
1940s French 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.