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
Evald Nielsen Number 13 Serving Spade in Hammered All Silver 830, Dated 1922
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13 serving spade in hammered all silver 830. Dated 1922.
Length: 16.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 13 Large Tablespoon in Hammered Silver, 830, Dated 1924
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13 large tablespoon in hammered silver, 830. Dated 1924.
Measures: Length 21 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jewe...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
WMF, Germany, Five Art Deco Facker Serving Parts in Plated Silver, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WMF, Germany. Five Art Deco Facker serving parts in plated silver, 1930s.
Largest measures: 20 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery Number 16, Twelve Art Deco Pastry Forks in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silver cutlery number 16. Twelve Art Deco pastry forks in silver 830. Dated 1942.
Measures: 13 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen, Number 13, Twelve Large Teaspoons in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13. Twelve large teaspoons in hammered silver, 1920s.
Measures: Length 14 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 04
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Plate Vienna circa 1920s Marked by Argentor
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco plate Vienna circa 1920s marked by Argentor
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 06
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 05
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sultan Gold Porcelain Plate 03
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The amazing world of the Ottoman Empire enriched with gold
This is what this new collection is about
Timeless and chic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Six "Old Danish" Fruit Knives in All Silver 830, Dated 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six "Old Danish" fruit knives in all silver 830. Dated 1920s.
Measures: 17 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
A Fine & Important Wine Carafe Bearing the Royal Cypher of George V, Circa 1925
By Royal Brierley
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The conical shaped body rising to a tapering neck with broad vertical flutes beneath a flaring rim, the midsection featuring the etched Royal Cypher & Crown for King George V, (reign period 1910-1936), the underside decorated with star cut detail. Most likely manufactured by Royal Brierley...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
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
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 2, Set of Six Coffee Spoons in All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 2. Set of six coffee spoons in all silver, 1937.
Measures: 10.5 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 2, Set of 12 Pastry Forks in All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 2. Set of 12 pastry forks in all silver.
Measures: 13.5 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silversmith, Two Antique Fish Knives in Silver 830, with Flower Chisels
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Two antique fish knives in silver 830, with flower chisels. Dated 1918.
Measure: Length 18.2 cm.
In very good condition.
Sta...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silversmith, Cake Knife in Silver, 1951
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Cake knife in silver, 1951.
In very good condition.
Stamped and dated: VV and three towers.
Measures: 26.5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 15, Sugar Spoon in Silver, 2 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 15. Sugar spoon in silver. Dated 1936.
Measures: 13.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
2 pieces.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Dinner Service 'Landscape' in Earthenware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg. Dinner service 'Landscape' in earthenware.
Consisting of: Tureen with lid, sauceboat, eight dinner plates (25 cm.), eight soup plates (25 cm.) and eigh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Art Deco Sterling Silver Baccarat Bottle, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sterling silver Baccarat bottle, Italy 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 9, Tea Spoon in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 9. Tea spoon in silver. 4 pieces in stock.
Measures: 12 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
4 pieces in stock.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
French Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set of 12 with Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve piece silver plated tea - coffee spoons set. Marked, this mark was found in many similar patterned items from the early 1900s-1930s.
Sold in o...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Sterling Silver Light Blue Bottle, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sterling silver light blue bottle, Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Twelve Steuben Art Deco Goblets C1920s American
Located in Litchfield, CT
This stunning set of twelve hand blown water goblets decorated with Steuben's signature applied threading demonstrates their mastery of striking simplicity and advanced methods. Clea...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal
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
King Acorn Sterling Salad Serving Set by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen
By Johan Rohde
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- A Georg Jensen Acorn salad set
- Designed by Johan Rohde
- Made with sterling silver and stainless steel
- The set is stamped
- It was manufactured, circa 1950.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
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 French Condiment Set by Jacque Adnet, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very much in the style of Jacque Adnet is this wonder 1930s Art Deco condiment set. The wooden base is a lovely exotic palisander, part of the Rosew...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Evald Nielsen No. 29, Sauce Spoon in Full Silver, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen no. 29. Sauce spoon in full silver, 1930s.
Measures: 19.5 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Three Danish Salt Jars in Silver with Blue Glass Inserts and Salt Spoons
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Danish salt jars in silver with blue glass inserts and salt spoons.
In very good condition.
Stamped. Early 20th century
Measures: 6 cm. x 3 cm.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 2, 13 Dessert Spoons in All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 2. 13 dessert spoons in all silver.
Measures: 18.5 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
13 pcs in stock
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III", Set of 12 Fruit Knives, Art Deco Silver Cutlery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". Set of 12 fruit knives.
Art Deco silver cutlery 1937.
Measures: 17.5 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Cohr "Herregaard" Lunch Fork, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Forks in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr "Herregaard" lunch fork, cutlery in silver.
3 forks in stock.
Measures: 17.5 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Horsens Denmark "Funkis III", 4 Pieces Lunch Knife, Art Deco Silver Cutlery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". 4 pieces. Lunch knife.
Art Deco silver cutlery. 1930s-1940s.
Measures: 19 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
12 Vintage Dessert Plates, Turquoise and Gold by Tuscan, England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sweet set of dessert plates with an all over gilt decoration highlighted with hand raised turquoise enamel. A slight scallop to the shape and i...
Category
1950s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Hans Degner Old Danish Cake Fork in Silver, 1940s, 26 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Degner (Denmark, 1909-1947). Old Danish cake fork in silver, 1940s.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 14 cm.
26 pieces in stock.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silver, Seven Cake Forks, Cfh, Christian Fr. Heise, 1910-1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silver (0,830), seven cake forks.
Stamped: CFH: Christian Fr. Heise. 1910-1920s.
In very good condition.
Measures 14.5 cm.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silversmith, Lunch Knife in Silver, 1935, 3 Pcs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Lunch knife in silver. 1935.
3 pcs in stock.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 20.5 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
Horsens Denmark "Funkis III", 4 Pieces Serving Fork in Silver, Art Deco Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". 4 pieces. Serving fork in silver.
Art Deco silver cutlery, 1934.
Measures: 16.3 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III", 10 Pcs, coffee Spoon, Art Deco Silver Cutlery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III", 10 pieces, coffee spoon.
Art deco silver cutlery, 1933.
Measures 10.5 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen number 6, dinner fork in all silver. 1920's. Two pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, dinner fork in all silver. 1920's. Two pieces in stock.
Measures: 20,5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silver, 12 Dinner Forks, CFH: Christian Fr. Heise, 1920s-1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silver (0.830), 12 dinner forks.
Stamped: CFH: Christian Fr. Heise, 1920s-1930s.
In very good condition.
Measures 18 cm.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silversmith, Old Danish Fruit Knife in Silver, 1930, 4 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Old Danish fruit knife in silver (830S), 1930.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 17 cm.
4 pieces in stock.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Evald Nielsen number 6, lunch fork in all silver. 1920's. Eight pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 6, lunch fork in all silver. 1920's. Eight pieces in stock.
Measures: 17,3 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
Set of Twelve Cohr "Herregaard" Coffee Spoons, Cutlery, Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of twelve Cohr "Herregaard" coffee spoons, cutlery, silver.
Measures: 11.5 cm.
Stamped. 830s, 1930s. Denmark
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 2, Set of 8 Coffee Spoons in All Silver, 1937
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware number 2. Set of 8 coffee spoons in all silver, 1937.
Measures: 12 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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
Cohr "Herregaard" Luncheon Knife, Cutlery in Silver, 3 Knives in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr "Herregaard" luncheon knife, cutlery in silver.
3 knives in stock.
Measures: 20.5 cm.
Stamped. 830S.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Danish Silversmith, Old Danish Fork in Silver, 1920s-1930s, 4 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Old Danish fork in silver. 1920s-1930s.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 18 cm.
4 pieces in stock.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware
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
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six People, a Total of 19 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr old Danish silver cutlery for six people. A total of 19 pieces.
The set consists of six spoons, six forks, six knives and a serving fork....
Category
20th Century Danish 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.
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