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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
Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Large Dinner Spoon, Item 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large dinner spoon, item 001 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: ...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Round Soup Spoon 051
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen round soup spoon, item #051 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. These spoons are no longer produced. Additional informatio...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Cold Cuts Fork 144
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen cold cuts fork, item 144 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Large Cold Cuts Fork 144b
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large cold cuts fork, item 144b 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 Sterling Silver Parallel Cake Fork 043
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen cake fork, item 043 in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gund...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Pie Server 195
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen pie server, item 195 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. The ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Mustard Spoon 106
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen mustard spoon with sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item 106 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. Additional informati...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Fish Knife 062
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen fish knife, item 062 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #30 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Fish Fork 061
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen fish fork, item 061 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Dec...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoon Slender 074
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen oval grapefruit spoon, item #074 in the very rare Cactus pattern, design #30 from 1930 by Gundorph Albertus. Additional information: Material: Sterlin...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Large Dinner Spoon, Pattern 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large dinner spoon 001 in the Pyramid Pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art De...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 011
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner spoon, item 011 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art De...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Server with Steel 206
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen flat server, item 206 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. The handle is sterling silver and the servin...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver compote spoon, item #161 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939. Called in the catalogues a compote spoon, it is basically ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Child Knife with Silver Blade 045
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen child’s knife with silver blade, item 045 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

New Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Fish Fork 061
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen fish fork, item 061 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Deco...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Scroll Grapefruit Spoon Triangular 075
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen triangular grapefruit spoon, item 075 in the Scroll pattern, design #22 by Johan Rohde from 1927. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver St...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Dessert Spoon 021A
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen dessert spoon, item 021A in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was desi...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Dinner Knife 013
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen dinner knife with short handle, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #013 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albert...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Fish Knife 062
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is an hard to find sterling silver Georg Jensen fish knife, item 062 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parallel pattern, flatware des...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen extra large dinner knife, item 003 in the Acadia pattern, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, design #46 by Ib Just Ander...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Lemon Fork 146
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen lemon fork, item 146 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item 034 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1927. Additional information:...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle With Curved Handle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle with curved handle, item 153 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 Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item 153 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. 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 Bittersweet Sterling Silver Large Dinner Fork 002
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver continental size Georg Jensen dinner fork, item #002 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gu...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Meat Fork Large 142
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen large meat serving fork, item 142 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. This version is with a handmade, hollow...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Spoon Small 115
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item 115 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling Serving Style: Art ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Butter Spreader 046
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen butter spreader, item 046 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. T...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

New Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Fish Knife 062
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen fish knife, item 062 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #30 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Ar...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item #034 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional informat...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Luncheon Knife with Short Handle, 023
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen short handle luncheon/salad knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 023 in the Parallel Pattern, flatware design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Peders...
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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 102-103
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt cellar with green enamel and salt spoon, items #102 & #103 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional informa...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Serving Spoon Medium 113
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver medium serving spoon, item #113 in the Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parallel design has...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Aluminum and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pc in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco set of twelve chopsticks or knife rests is made of aluminum and Macassar wood. The modernist shape displays a waved metal flat stick bar and geometric ca...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Art Deco Post Modern Gold Fan Placemats - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four gold rubber placemats in the shape of a fan. This set will be great for a dinner party. Imagine them paired with bright bold plates and fun dinner napkins! Each piece i...
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20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

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Rubber

Rotating Mirror Tray in Original Condition, Made in Czechia 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Well preserved condition with mirrored glass and chrome plated steel.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Tableware

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Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in Animal Forms
Located in Hudson, NY
Set an unusual table with these Art Deco Silver Plated Animal-Inspired Knife Rests (circa 1920). Featuring stylized animal shapes from elephant and ram to swan and rabbit, the set ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Silver Plate

Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s Polished
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Alpaca

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Coffee Service with Bakelite Handles by Chase
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of Streamline Art Deco design, this coffee service was manufactured by Chase in the United States circa 1930. Composed of four pieces - a coffee maker with percolat...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Chrome

Art deco silvered WMF Broom and Shovel, germany circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco silvered WMF Broom and Shovel, germany circa 1920s Polished Shovel: H: 3cm W: 21cm D: 18cm Broom: H: 3cm W: 4cm D: 32cm
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Brass

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Set of five Argenta ceramic bottle coasters.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A set of five Argenta ceramic bottle coasters with silver inlaid designs. Decorated with card suits. From the 1940s. Model number 924. Marked. In excell...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Antique Crescent Sterling Silver and Crystal Salt Cellars
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Crescent Sterling Silver and Crystal Salt Cellars. Silver crescents have hallmarks but are worn and not legible.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Macassar Wood, Chrome and Crystal Jar Condiment Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco preserves or pickles tableware set, on a stand with crystal jars, was crafted in France in the 1930s. The condiment serving set features a modernist design with...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

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...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic, Majolica

Elegant and Refined Art Deco Nickel Silver Napkin Holder, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant and Refined Art Deco Nickel Silver Napkin Holder, 1920s-1930s The refined character of this piece, reflected in material choice and form,...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Nickel

1930 René Lalique - Set Of Three Glasses Chinon Glass With Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 3 (three) glasses "Chinon" made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1930. Acid-stamped signature under each glass. Perfect condition. height: 12 cm Félix Marcilhac...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Art Glass

1921 René Lalique - Bowl Poissons - Fishes Clear Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Poissons" (fishes) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition - some very light scratches from use. height: 8.5 cm diameter: 24 cm Féli...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Glass, Art Glass

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...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Glass

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...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Chrome

Shelley Art Deco Coffee/Espresso Set for 4 Trees with Sun Shining
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a classic early Shelley design with an Art Deco aesthetic. It includes the following pieces all in excellent condition. 4 Cups, 2.5" x 2.5", 4 Saucers, 4.5" x 0.5", 1 Crea...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Porcelain

1924 René Lalique - Set Of Three Bowls Coquilles Opalescent Glass
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

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Glass

Clyne Farqharson Kendal Cut Lemonade Set for John Walsh, 1937
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Clyne Farqharson Kendal Cut Lemonade Set for John Walsh, 1937 Additional Information: Heading: A Clyne Farqharson signed Walsh Walsh Kendal pattern lemonade set Date: 1937 Origin: ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

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Glass

Art Deco Sterling Silver & Mother Of Pearl Dessert Set - Sheffield 1929
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1929 by Cooper Brothers & Sons, this very elegant, Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Dessert Set, is plain in design, an...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Ric & Rac Art Deco Dogs Salt and Pepper Cellars, Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Baccarat, Pol Rab
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

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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