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Art Deco Aviation Objects

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane or seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary quadri-propellers seaplane, st...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood, thuja, metal and marble. Wooden airplane. Thuja ball (earth). Black marble base...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco seaplane on a wave by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Width : 16"(40.5cm), Length: 13.8"(35cm), Height : 12.4"(31.5cm)
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

Art Deco Airplane Smoker's Set by J.A. Henckels 1930s
Located in Dallas, TX
Airplane smokers companion set, silver-plated brass, circa 1930 by J.A. Henckels, Germany. The body of the plane has a hinged cover for cigars or pipe tobacco, or medicinal marijuana...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is crafted from solid wood and features a lovely, warm pat...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal, Copper

A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925. Fantastic desk / counter airplane, made of polished wood and polished aluminium. Fully Restored and ready to display. Some History: The Ford Trimotor...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-Ame...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Wood

Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift. We have special...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extremely rare example of World War II-era Art Deco/Moderne design, produced by the Chad Valley Company in England, served as a coin bank, with a slot on one side to accept coins by young men and women motivated to save their pennies. The painted metal bank...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco 1930s French eight-passenger airliner built by Dewoitine. The Airplane was an all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane. The pilot and co-pilot were seated side by side in a cabin located forward of the wing leading edge. A radio operator station was located behind the pilots, and it had a passenger cabin for eight passengers. The landing gear had trouser-type fairings on the main gear legs. The aircraft first flew on 11 July 1933 powered by three Hispano-Suiza 9V radial engines...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Marble, Brass

Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

Handles Brass 1930 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Handles brass 1930 Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model Model airplane mounted on a wooden globe stand. The airplane is made of metal and is depicted in flight with its propeller at the front. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Weather Station made from a Wooden Airplane Propeller, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual, sculptural and one of a kind weather station made from the center-piece of a large wooden airplane propeller. It was professionally re-purposed by hand in Denmark during the...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium. Aluminum desk model inspired by the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing the iconic Boeing 312 Pan Am Flying Clipper Boat design. This metal airplane...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco wood propeller with barometer.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Mahogany and Oak Propeller from the Engine of a 1919 Avro 504 Airplane
Located in London, GB
A historic propeller from the Le Rhone Rotary engine of an Avro 504 airplane. This fine early, large laminated, mahogany and oak propeller, made circa 19...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Mahogany, Oak

Art Deco Era "Exhibit's Contact" Military Aircraft Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Exhibits of the United States and titled "Contacts" in 1939 in the period Art Deco style. This back glass depicts bi-planes flying around an aircr...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Glass

Art Deco Inspired Airplane in Wood Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2014
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car: in solid wood. leather interiors We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña Marcelo Peña / Artiste: Chileno Born in Chile, resides in Argentina Designer, creative and multifaceted. Inspired by the great masters of the Bauhaus and Art Deco movement. The " dreams of this artist" materialize in sculptures, masks, car design , lamp, furniture and an innumerable amount of objects that intervene from the world of the artist s imagination, printing his work an aesthetic and functional sense. Diferent materials play in their designs, wood, aluminum, bronze or copper and white metals. National design award 1998 Chile. Exhibition in Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach 2014. Works presented by exhibitors at the Antiques show...
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2010s Chilean Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Steel

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Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
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Spitfire aircraft model AP456 reduced model. Handcrafted in aluminum foil with engraved metal rivets, replica from 1936.  
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Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a beautiful design. I can't sing the praises of this bag enough, it's an absolute delight. Th...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
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Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an office of the company in South America. Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear. History Pan American Airways began the first transatlantic passenger service on this day in 1939. Pan American World Airways, as it was to be known, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal United States international air carrier from the late 1920s until its collapse on December 4, 1991. Founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, the airline became a major company credited with many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, and computerized reservation systems. The history of Pan American Airways is inextricably linked to the expansive vision and singular effort of one man – Juan Trippe. An avid flying enthusiast and pilot, Trippe, only 28 years old when he founded the airline, lined up wealthy investors and powerful government officials from his personal acquaintances in the high-society of the 1920s. However, Pan Am’s first flight was an inauspicious start to its epic saga. In 1927, facing a Post Office deadline for the commencement of mail carriage, Pan Am had no working equipment for its sole airmail contract between Key West and Havana. Fortunately for Pan Am, a pilot with his Fairchild seaplane arrived at Key West and was willing to carry the mail to Cuba for the start up operation. It is fitting that Pan Am’s first flight would be over water, since the airline would Pioneer overseas routes throughout its history. Pan Am’s fortunes took a turn for the better in the fall of 1927. Through the heavy lobbying efforts of Juan Trippe, Pan Am was selected by the United States government to be its “chosen instrument” for overseas operations. Pan Am would enjoy a near monopoly on international routes. Added to Pan Am’s Cuba route were lines serving Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Most of these destinations were port cities, which could be reached only by landing on water. Therefore Pan Am made good use of its “flying boats,” the Sikorsky S-38 and S-40. Flights were eventually expanded to serve much of South America as well. EnlargePan Am’s fleet of Clippers allowed the airline to conquer the Pacific in the mid-1930s. The flying boats would later be put to military use in WWII. Just a few years later, Pan Am launched its effort to cross the world’s largest oceans. Survey flights across the Pacific were conducted with the Sikorsky S-42 in 1935, but passenger service required bigger and better aircraft. Accompanied by much fanfare, the Martin M-130 was introduced in 1936, followed by the Boeing 314...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Wood

Art Deco Styled Chrome Lighted Airplane Smoker's Ashtray Stand or Accent Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique lighted smoker's stand is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in North America, likely the United States, in approximately 1950 in an Art Deco style. This smoke...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Deco Vintage Decorative Zenith Floor Model Radio Console 43 h x 24 W x 16.75 Preowned vintage condition Tested not working. Missing...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Aviation Objects

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1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console
1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console
$1,250
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Art Deco Chrome Lighted Smoker's Stand or Ashtray with Electric Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco styled lighted smoker's stand is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in the 1950s. The stand features a light at the top and base made of swirled glass of orange and cream hues to replicate alabaster which emits a warm glow when lit. The central post is also accented with a marbled and tapered, possibly alabaster cylinder which is separated by a chrome ring. The top features two removable ashtray cups and a covered tobacco canister...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

Vintage Red Model Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Red Model Airplane This exquisitely detailed hanging model plane is a unique decor piece for your office, hotel, restaurant, or living room, p...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Raymond Barton Na-Mac Co Art Deco Machine Age Zeppelin Potato Baker
By Raymond L. Barton
Located in San Diego, CA
Streamline art deco potato-cooker by Raymond L. Barton for NA-MAC Products Corporation in Los Angeles. The Top-O-Stove Potato Baker is constructed of A...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

1930s Floor Standing Airplane Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
You may never see another early fan like this. Its a first for me. The plane sits on a sturdy Brass and cast iron articulating base. The top joint is a locking ball that will allow y...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

1930s Floor Standing Airplane Fan
1930s Floor Standing Airplane Fan
H 64 in W 18 in D 16 in
Aviation Cast Aluminum and Wood Airplane Model, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French airplane model mounted on a wood plinth. This nice sculptural model airplane is made with cast aluminum and has two Lucite propellers. Standing on a geometric raised s...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

1930s Airflame Chrome Airplane Table Cigarette Lighter Art Deco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Art Deco airflame chrome airplane table cigarette lighter hatch opens. Chromed single propeller lighter black cockpit hatch. Turn the propeller...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Chrome

20th Century Polished Aluminium Model Of A Bomber Airplane, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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20th Century British Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Art Deco Airplane Aviation Sculpture, France, 1940
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
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Vintage Airplane Form Cocktail Metal Shaker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Art Deco Champagner Cooler by Fritz Brauhaus de Groot for Zeppelin
Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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French Art Deco Wood Airplane Glider Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely French Art Deco wooden sculpture aviation model featuring a glider airplane or sailplane. Square marble base with brass holder. No visible maker's mark. Measurements: Overall...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Art Deco Wooden Airplane Jet Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning hand-made oak sculpture aviation model featuring a jet airplane. Rounded stepped oak wood base with compass marquetry, a flying albatross bird, and marked "Cognac". Cognac...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal

Art Deco Wooden Airplane Jet Aviation Model
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Jet Aviation Model
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Marvelous Aviation Design Solid Walnut Art Deco Style Mantel or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and practical size, airplane theme table clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) clocks, but never one as decorative and co...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco aviation objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco aviation objects 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 aviation objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco aviation objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original aviation objects, popular names associated with this style include Atelier Borsani Varedo, Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot, and J. A. Henckels. 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 aviation objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $306 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $2,837.

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