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
Georg Jensen Rope Meat Fork in Silver, 1920
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Rope meat fork in silver. 1920. Silver
Measures 18.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Early stamp.
2 pieces in stock.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silversmith, Fork in Silver, 1940s, Ten Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Fork in silver. 1940s. Ten pieces in stock.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Measures: 17.5 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Acanthus, Designed by Johan Rohde, Two Dessert Spoons
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen silver Acanthus. Two dessert spoons.
Designed by Johan Rohde.
Measures: Length 17.5cm.
In very good condition.
Marked.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces in stock.
Measures: 11,5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Four Dinner Knife, Danish Silver, Guardein, Jens Sigsgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four dinner knife, Danish silver (0,830).
Guardein: Jens Sigsgaard.
Measures: 21 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen Number 13, Sugar Tongs, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13, sugar tongs.
Measures 12 cm.
Stamped, 1920s, Denmark.
In perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Precious Ice Cream Set, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Precious ice cream set is a set of dessert cutlery realized in 19th century. Sterling silver and brass.
The lot consist in six antique little spoon and a big one for serving ice cream.
Dimension:
Little spoon: 16.5 x 3.5 cm
Big spoon...
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19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Cheese Slicer, Blade in Stainless Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, cheese slicer, blade in stainless steel.
Measures 22.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce
This Beautiful set include:
148 pieces in total.
Description:
24 dinner forks - 21.5 centimeters
1...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Salt Vessel
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter salt vessel on a wodden tray produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s
The vessel is in very good vintage conditi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Art Deco Swan Oil & Vinegar Stand by C. Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Swan-shaped silverplated oil and vinegar stand with two small Baccarat crystal bottles with canted corners and stoppers. Design by Christian Fjerdingstad (1891-1968) for Christofle, ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Dessert service
Located in Nivelles, BE
Molded pressed smoked glass dessert service with a flower design on the back in each piece of this service.
it is from the art deco period.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass, Smoked Glass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Hot Plate or Warming Stand - Mappin & Webb 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1926 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish and functional, Sterling Silver Hot Plate, has an adjustable spirit burner for temperat...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Boxed Sterling Silver Condiment Set - Hallmarked in 1937
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Roberts & Dore, this handsome, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is in the Art Deco taste, and is presented in its original box.
Each mustard pot m...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Park Avenue by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite dinner size Art Deco park avenue by Manchester sterling silver flatware set, 89 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
12 sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Carafe Graphite
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco carafe graphite from 1940 .
Measures: height 19 cm, depth 9 cm, width 13 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Park Avenue by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 60 Pc Grille Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco "Park Avenue" by Manchester circa 1931 sterling silver Grille size flatware set, 60 pieces. Grille Size features elongated handles on the knives and forks. This set includes...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
6 Art Deco Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
6 Art Deco glasses from 1930.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ladby Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item #153 in the Ladby/Nordic pattern, design #76 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1937.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silve
St...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle Handle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item 153 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silve
Style: Art Deco...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Jam Spoon 163
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage silver Georg Jensen jam spoon, item #163 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926.
Additional information:
Materi...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Meat Fork 143
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen meat fork, item #143 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939.
Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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 Old Danish Jam Spoon 163
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen jam spoon, item 163 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947.
Additional information:
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Butter Spreader 046
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen butter spreader with silver blade, item 046 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salad Spoon Medium 133
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen salad spoon, set 133 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930.
Additional inform...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Small Teaspoon 033
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small teaspoon, item 033 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1937.
Additional information:
Material: Ste...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Medium Teaspoon 032
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen medium teaspoon, item 032 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Art...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Teaspoon Large/Child Spoon, Item# 031
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large teaspoon/child’s spoon, item 031 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silve...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Gravy Ladle with Steel 154
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen gravy ladle with sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item 154 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. This type of gravy ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Compote Spoon 161
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon with curved handle, item #161 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parallel design has a...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Child/Fruit Knife 072
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen child/fruit knife, item 072 in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 193...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen large dinner knife, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #003 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is ...
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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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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.