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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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Price: $1 to $2,500
Style: Art Deco
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 22A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Pyramid pattern, design #22A by Harald Nielsen. There were three sizes napkin rings produced, this is the largest size made....
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

1932 René Lalique - Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Opalescent Glass Carnations
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Oeillet" (Carnations) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very tiny scratches. Great opalescence.  height: 6 cm diameter: ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Art Glass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver napkin ring from Georg Jensen, featuring the Mayan Pattern, designed by Johan Rohde in 1937. This early napkin ring showcases intricate Mayan motifs, with a handcra...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s Alpaca only polished
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Alpaca

Art Deco Silver Plate and Crystal Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set by Quist, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1930s Art Deco modernist tableware serving set designed by Quist, Germany, features a geometric base built in silver plate metal with a tall handle finished by a metal ba...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Argentor centerpiece with original glass inside vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Argentor centerpiece with original glass inside vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass inside
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Brass

Art Deco Red, Yellow Bakelite Dice-Shaped Condiment Salt and Pepper Shakers Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco Bakelite condiment service shaker set for salt and pepper was hand-crafted in France in the 1930s. The pieces boast a dice-shaped design with bright red and mari...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Bakelite

Art deco Silvered Fish Knife and Fork Serving Set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Only Polished Fish Knife: H: 2cm W:5cm D: 30cm Fork: H: 2cm W: 5cm D: 26cm
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal

Hand-carved Marble Darius Bookend by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Hand-carved marble bookends that lean in or embrace each other in beautiful sculptural poses. Almost human but also monumental.
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2010s Art Deco Tableware

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Marble

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco set of twelve pieces in chrome and Macassar wood knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the 1930s. The modernist shape boasts a hexagonal metal stick...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

Parchment Wing Tray, Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
The Wing tray is a marriage of two beautiful natural materials - rawhide and chicken wing wood. The vibrantly grained Chinese wood has been expertly carved into sweeping wing-like ha...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Tableware

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Wood, Goatskin

Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The napkin is only for the photoshhoting
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Brass

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

Vintage BWKS Handarbeit Hand Hammered German Silver Plated Round Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage BWKS Handarbeit Hand Hammered German Silver Plated Round Footed Trinket Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 7.25" Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Hand-carved Marble Xavier Bookend by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Hand-carved marble bookends that lean in or embrace each other in beautiful sculptural poses. Almost human but also monumental.
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2010s Thai Art Deco Tableware

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Marble

Vintage Manhattan "Skyscraper" Cocktail Shaker Noman Bel Geddes
Located in Oakland, CA
Up for Auction, by Norman Bel Geddes American 1893 to 1958 Manufacturer: Revere Copper and Brass Company, founded 1928 the material is Chrome-plated metal, manufactured: Rome, New Y...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

84-Piece Set Silver-plated Tableware - Christofle - Art Deco
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The set dates from circa 1930 and is nicely designed in Art Deco style. The...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Unused Waldorf Astoria Hotel Art Deco 8 Fish Knife Set
Located in New York, NY
Sourced from the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Ave in NYC, NY. This set of 8 new old stock was stock on hand to be used as replacements if needed before the Hotel closed down. Silver plated steel with the famous Art...
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2010s American Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate, Steel

Vintage Silver Pepper & Salt Shaker, A Set of Salt Shakers Crystal With Tray
Located in Hampshire, GB
Vintage valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief. A set of 3 sal...
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1980s British Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated 30 piece Cutlery Set. English 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very smart silver plated 30 piece cutlery set. A complete 6 setting Fabulous quality. Makers mark of Thomas Turner & Co, Sheffield. Known as the " Windsor " pattern Used conditio...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

An English heavy solid silver toast rack of larger proportions 1924 - 1925
Located in Central England, GB
This fine English solid silver toast rack is elegant and of good practical proportions with a strong substantial construction. It stands on four ball feet which support the lower fra...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

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Silver

Bread Box Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bread Box Vienna Around, 1920s Original condition
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Nickel

ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces tablewear for 6 person
Located in Weiningen, CH
ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces table wear for 6 person plus a lot of serving pieces 6 knifes 6 spoons , tea spoons , mocha sp...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

1933 Rene Lalique Set of Tablewares 8 Andlau Plates Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares plates "Andlau" created by René Lalique in 1933. "R.LALIQUE" signature on all pieces. Great condition and rare set for 4 people. - 4 plates of 16 cm diameter - ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Art Glass

French Knife Rests, brass
Located in PARIS, FR
An olive branch as a symbol of peace and victory. Length 10 cm - Width: 2.5 cm - Height 2 cm Material: brass Finish: bright polished top, matt brushed bottom Box of 6 pieces ___ ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests Set, 12 pieces in box
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco set of twelve Bakelite knives or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the 1930s. The modernist shape has a long glass rod and...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Glass, Bakelite

20th century French Art deco Luneville Earthenware service, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful art deco service in opaque porcelain from the Luneville faiencerie with a green graphic decoration and a golden net. This service is composed of: 21 flat plates (5 sl...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Earthenware

Art Deco Orange Bakelite and Stainless Steel Knives Set in Box, 24 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco Bakelite and stainless steel knife set is still in its original box. The two ensembles consist of 12 pieces each, specifically designed for meat and frui...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Five Art Deco ceramic bottle coasters
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Five Art Deco ceramic bottle coasters with silver decoration. From the Argenta series. Approximately from the 1940s. Model number 9...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Silver-Plated milk jug and gravy boat by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1930s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
These rare Alpacca items were designed by Gio Ponti for Calderoni Argentieria in the 1930s. They remain in very good vintage condition: normal oxidation of silver metal which can be ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Alpaca

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pc in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco set of twelve Macassar wood and chromed metal wood knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the 1930s. The tableware serving pieces feature a modernist ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

1930s Silver Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier, Pierre Devouge
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco set of Twelve zoomorphic knife holders in silver plated metal. Created by French cartoonist and illustrator Benjamin Rabier (1854-1939). Well known for the famous Fren...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Ltd. 925 Silver Late Art Deco Pyramid Pattern Salad Servers
Located in Braintree, GB
Georg Jensen Ltd. 925 silver late Art Deco Pyramid pattern salad servers Made in Denmark Imported to England, London, 1938 Fully hallmarked. A...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Silver

Old French King Albert Sterling Silverware Set of 15 by Whiting Manf Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Whiting Manufacturing Co, born in 1840 as Tifft & Whiting, evolved and moved to New York after a fire in 1875. Gorham acquired it in 1924, known for superb handmade silverware. Charl...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Silver Plate and Cobalt Blue Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Silver Plate and Cobalt Blue Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers originates from the United States during the 20th Century. ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests
Located in Hudson, NY
The French silver plate knife rests, shown here, are certain to add a formal element to your next dinner party—and perhaps stimulate interesting conversation. The set of twelve vintage knife rests...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Uzbek Gold Porcelaın Dinner Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Inspired by the uzbek design this plate is a revisited version of one the classical ikat pattern: the chevron Gold is timeless and will bring the chichness of an agelsee design on y...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tableware

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Porcelain

Keith Murray for Wedgwood. A rare complete and original set of six lemonade mugs
Located in London, GB
Keith Murray for Wedgwood. A rare complete and original set of six soft straw-coloured lemonade mugs, which have been together all their lives and they are all mint.
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers by Rogers, Lunt and Bowlen Co.
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Art Deco Salt and Pepper Shakers originate from the United States, Circa 1930, and are executed by the company Rogers,...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers. 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers. Designed by the renowned artist and ceramicist Arthur Percy. Light blue faience with g...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers. Designed between 1925 and 1935 by the renowned artist and ceramicist Arthur P...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Ceramic

Set of Twelve Christofle Knife Rest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco Christofle silver plated knife rest date to the 1920s-1930s. Note: The pieces are silver plated over brass and are ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Mustard Pot 632
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel and mustard spoon in the Pyramid pattern, design #632 by Harald Nielsen fr...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emile Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boat & Underplate in Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Emile Puiforcat, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver gravy sauce boat on an underplate, in Art Deco Style with an elegant, geometric design, the rims adorned with geome...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pair of Small Art Deco Modernist Chrome Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Amityville, NY
Small pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers with an Art Deco, Modernist, Machine Age style. Circular layered stepped base and round column form with a final stepped notch at the to...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Hans Hansen Sugar Caster 309
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Hans Hansen sugar caster, design #309 by Karl Gustav Hansen from 1938. The main body is hexagonal, each side has a raised cigar shaped section. The top is r...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Sugar Spoon 171
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early silver Georg Jensen sugar spoon or tea caddy, item #171 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Ideal for use...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Grape Shears 254
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a pair of Georg Jensen grape shears with sterling silver handles and stainless steel blades, item 254 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Addit...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Carving Fork 543
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen carving fork with sterling silver handle and stainless steel fork, item #543 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 from 1930 by Gundorph Albe...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Pastry Server 157
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen art deco pastry server, item 157 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Ice Tongs 284
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen ice tongs, item #284 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Mayan Pattern, design #292 by Johan Rohde from 1937. This is the large size. Additional Infor...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 815A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen mustard pot. The lid is Georg Jensen sterling silver, design #815A by Harald Nielsen from the 1930s, the porcelain pot is by Royal Copenha...
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20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Cake/Pie Server, Large 191
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large Georg Jensen sterling silver large cake/pie server, item #191 in the Cactus pattern, flatware design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: St...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Ice Tongs 284
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen ice tongs, item #284 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional Information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item 171 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. This spoon can be used as a caddy spoon. Additional inform...
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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. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve Style: Art Deco...
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20th Century Danish 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.

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