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
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...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Metal, Pewter
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...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Futurist Service Set from Mazzotti Giuseppe Albissola, 1930s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful futurist service signed by Mazzotti Albissola composed by tray dia 24, bottle dia 9x20h and glasses 5x5h.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Ceramic
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...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 93 pieces. This pattern has an simple, Art Deco, linear design.
This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses from 1930
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 the rooms in not only Classic ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Glass
Tablecloth Materials: wool and silk fabric , 1847, Lyon France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
TableCloth
Materials: Wool and Silk Fabrics, 1847
Currently (August 2023) a book with reference to different fabrics of the time can be seen at the Met museum in new york
We have spe...
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1840s French Antique Art Deco Tableware
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Wool, Silk
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
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Sterling Silver
Hand-Embroidered Linen Tablecloth, A Tunisian Heritage Masterpiece, 5' x 8'.
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
The elegance of linen, the poetry of the bird
Discover the ASFOUR tablecloth, a tribute to freedom and nature, featuring a delicate bird design created by artist Meriem Bouderbala. ...
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2010s Tunisian Art Deco Tableware
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Linen
6 Art Deco Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
6 Art Deco glasses from 1930.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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Glass
Horsens Sølv. Set of nine Danish pastry forks in 830 silver. Art Deco style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Sølv. A set of nine Danish pastry forks in 830 silver.
Art Deco style.
Stamped with "HS."
Dated 1954.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 14.5 cm.
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1950s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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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 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
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.
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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.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Carving Knife 241
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen carving knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #241 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 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.
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Material: Sterling silve
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20th Century Danish 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.
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Material: Sterling si...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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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.
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Material: Sterling silve
St...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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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.
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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.
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Material: Sterling silver
Style: Art De...
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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.
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Material: Sterling Silver
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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.
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Material: Sterling silve
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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 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 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.
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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 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.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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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.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item 115 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947.
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Material: Sterling Silver
Style: A...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Bouillon Spoon 053
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bouillon spoon, item 053 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947.
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Material: Sterling silver
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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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
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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.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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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.
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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.
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Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Art Deco...
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20th Century 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.
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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.
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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.
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20th Century 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
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 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.
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
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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.
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Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Art...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Small Teaspoon 033
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small teaspoon, item 033 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934.
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20th Century Danish 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.
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20th Century Danish 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 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.
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Material: Sterling silver
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
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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
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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
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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
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.
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Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Art De...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
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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
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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 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.
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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 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
Georg Jensen Extra Large Cactus Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen extra large dinner spoon, item #001 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. This size is no...
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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 Sterling Silver Parallel Teaspoon Small 033B
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen small teaspoon, item 033B in the Parallel Pattern, Design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931.
The Parallel pattern is almost unique amon...
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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.
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Art Deco tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco tableware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include Gundorph Albertus, Harald Nielsen, Sigvard Bernadotte, and Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $49,995 while the average work can sell for $376.