Art Deco Religious Items
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
Religious Statue Jesus Christ in Art Deco style by belgian artist André Taeckens
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / Religous statue Jesus Christ / André Taeckens (1906-1965) / plaster, wood / Art Deco
Plaster Art Deco statue of Jesus, mounted on a beautifully crafted wooden stand...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen statue, France, 1920s. Oak. Hand carved statue from what appears to be a single piece of oak. The size is important and the silhouette fine. It sh...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
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Oak
Stylish Art Deco Wall Crucifix Gilt Bronze Christ Corpus Mounted on a Oak Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful, fire gilt Art Deco era sculpture of Christ.
Some crucifixes come with sculptures of Christ in terrible agony, but the face underneath the crown of thorns on this...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Most Stylish Large & Quality Carved Wooden Art Deco Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Large crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina.
This remarkable and large corpus of a deceased Christ on the cross is truly uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Judaica Bronze Passover Seder Plate Vienna Art Deco 1890 Koloman Moser
Located in Doha, QA
It is an absolutely outstanding with very rare and original design Seder Plate, hand-crafted out of Bronze by famous art deco maker Koloman (Kolo) Moser who was one of the founders o...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and meaningful fine work of art.
This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
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Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture Wall Plaque by Sculptor Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful bronze Art Deco Christ wall sculpture.
Some works of religious art depict Christ in terrible agony, but this symmetrical specimen from the European Art Deco era i...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Design Glass Art Madonna and Child Jesus Sculpture w. Stand and Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and inspiring Mother Mary statuette by Steph Uiterwaal.
If you are a collector of stylish and meaningful religious art then this serene and divine sculpture of Mary holdin...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Art deco sterling silver Hanukkah Menorah or Hunukkiah made in 1938
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by Britton, Gould & Co., this handsome, George VI, Sterling Silver Menorah, is in the art deco taste. The menorah measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10....
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Unique Mother & Child Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Unique Hand-made. French Art Deco Mother & Child Statue by René Mercier, France, 1930s. This exceptional Art Deco piece, crafted by the talented French sculptor René Mercier in the 1...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on Crucifix by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga.
This practical size and very good condition bronze plaque depicts Christ on the cross with Mary and Saint John mourning on eith...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Rene Mercier Unique Piece - Christmas Mother & Child Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Hand-made unique piece. Beautiful French Art Deco mother & child statue by René MERCIER, France, 1920s. Wood. Hand carved.. Height : 16.1"(41cm), width : 9"(23cm), depth : 9.8"(25cm)...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Virgin holy water font by PONCET, France, ca.1920. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Bronze, marble and glass. Height : 11"(28cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 1.9"(4.8...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Round Bronze Wall Plaque Depicting a Suffering Christ in Tears by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Small yet impressive, circular bronze sculpture of Jesus, in deep relief.
Having sold many works of religious art we immediately noticed the tears that are on this Christ wall plaqu...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Religious Art Wall Plaque in Relief Depicts Suffering of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive bronze plaque with a marvelous patina, by S. Norga.
Most (young) people won't realize, but in order to spiritually and mentally grow in life, some hardship is actually...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Art Deco Throne Chairs, Manufactured by the Henderson Ames Co.
By Henderson Ames Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Art Deco throne chairs, manufactured by The Henderson Ames Co. amazing design! Wonderful scale and proportion. I believe these to be out of ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and meaningful religious plaque.
This heavy and high quality bronze wall plaque depicts Christ with a realistic crown of thorns and a stylized Art Deco halo ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique religious icon is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900
Located in Doha, QA
This very unusual Torah Pointer originated from Germany. The index finger has been professionally restored. The Pointer is complemented by ornamented sterling silver end.
This Yad i...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920
By Peter Hartmann
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Peter Hartmann, Switzerland, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Swiss sculptor Peter Ha...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Polychromed Figures Depicting the Processions of Holy Week
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six polychromed figures depicting the processions of holy week in Valencia, Spain
All the sculptures signed by the ceramist Antonio Peiró.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Ernest Beck Patinated Bronze Sculpture of 'Nathan' on Black Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bronze sculpture was done by Ernest Beck of Austria in approximately 1920 in a classical Revival style. The sculpture is a study of 'Nathan' a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Virgin Holy Water, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco holy water font by Escudero, France, ca.1920. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Metal and noble wood. Height : 9.25"(23.5cm), Width : 4.8"(12.1cm), Depth : 2"(4cm).
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening set in the Art Deco style, boxed; an addition to our collection of silver christening gifts.
This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver christening set consists of a napkin ring, an egg cup and a spoon.
The surfaces of the napkin ring and egg cup are plain and embellished with applied crown motifs incorporating the date ‘1937’ and initials ‘GVI’*.
The plain rounded egg cup is ornamented with an elongated indented border to the pedestal and is supported by a stepped octagonal foot, all in the Art Deco style.
The napkin ring has a plain quadrilateral shaped form with a convex curved anterior surface, bearing the aforementioned motif.
The spoon is embellished with the engraved initials ‘GVI’ amidst collared bands to the stem and features an impressive crown shaped terminal.
The reverse surface of the spoon is plain and features a tapering heel to the bowl.
The pieces of this antique Art Deco style christening set are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch.
The anterior maroon leatherette surface of the box cover is embellished with a central cream panel encompassed with a gold scrolling border and accented with the royal cypher depicting ‘GVIR, 1937’ below the royal coronet.
The interior of the cover bears the retailer’s mark ‘By appointment to H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London, W.1’.
This impressive christening set was crafted by the renowned and highly collectable silversmith Robert Edgar Stone; the posterior surface of the napkin ring bears R. E. Stone’s signature in addition to the full hallmarks.
Each component of this set will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the egg cup and napkin ring are struck with the date letter ‘b’ and the spoon bears ‘a’.
This set was crafted to commemorate the coronation of George VI (1895-1952), which took place at Westminster Abbey in London on 12th May 1937
Condition
This antique christening...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Hammered Iron Menorah in the Manner of Edgar Brandt, 1920s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Secessionist period Menorah in hammered iron, with scrollwork and stylized spiral decoration, on a circular foot.
In the manner of Edgar Brandt hammered candelabra.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare French Art Deco Crucifix, 1920, Poor Clares
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco bronze & oak crucifix from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor Clares, read below), France, 1920s. Close to the work of Ateliers de Marolles. Heig...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Large & Wonderful Antique Bronze Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Mint condition, Serene and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully hand-crafted bronze Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our v...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Menorah Art Deco
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional classical sterling silver straight lined art deco Menorah with eight candle holders, on the top in the center there is a pine cone which represents and symbolizes huma...
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20th Century English Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Decò Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Miami, FL
Crucifix from the mid-1800s with a carved shroud or veil depicting Christ in the base. This unique and remarkable antique crucifix can both be used as a table and as a wall crucifix. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one in the Art Decò style with this combination of materials and techniques. The overall design and size is what stands out first, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The relatively large base of this unique crucifix is a work of religious art in its own right. It is almost as if the cross is growing from this beautiful base and the cross itself too comes with a number of superbly inlays details. With their symbolic meaning of birth and resurrection it is obvious why the artist / sculptor so tastefully incorporated them here. Apart from a minor 'lean' to the left, the cross itself too is in excellent condition. If one were to speak of a trinity in this crucifix then the unique base and cross are completed with an equally striking, solid bronze corpus of Christ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Art Nouveau Richard Wagner Bas Relief Stucco Wall Decoration
By Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Richard Wagner Bas Relief Wall Decoration, Stucco, Spain, 1930s-1940s.
Art Nouveau bas relief depicting Richard Wagner - german composer and musician -. Sculpted portrait using molde...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Stucco, Gesso
Hand Engraved Glass Art Table Plaque Depicting Child Jesus Blessing the Land
Located in Lisse, NL
Joyful and colorful, Van Gogh-esk work of religious art with maker's monogram.
Because we are always looking for the rarest and most beautifully hand-crafted antiques, we 'regularly...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1930s
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Charles SOUDANT, France, 1930s. Very beautiful stylized Christ surrounded by a halo. At his side, Mary and Mary...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix - Silver Plated Jesus Christ
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix with Silver Plated or silver leaf Jesus Christ, Excellent casting, wonderful patina , superior quality, Retains original chai...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Silver Leaf
Large & Top Quality Bronze Art Deco Wall Plaque /Sculpture of Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Realistic and powerful Art Deco wall plaque of Jesus by Sylvain Norga.
Because he has created some of the best, bronze wall plaques of Christ,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man with child. Early 20th century.
Distinct and skillfully hand-carved art deco wood sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Madonna nello stile di Demetre Chiparus
Located in Lugo, IT
Madonna in ceramica
Acquistata in negozio di antichità a Chamonix.
Provenienza convento di Parigi.
Mancanza
Grazie
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Judaica Rosewood/Multi-Gemstone Torah Pointer
Located in Doha, QA
This is an incredibly fine and rare Art Deco late 19th century Torah Pointer. It’s hand crafted with a magnificent flawless Amber Stone and a flawless Rock Crystal surrounded by ster...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Miami, FL
Crucifix from the mid-1800s with a carved shroud or veil depicting Christ in the base. This unique and remarkable antique crucifix can both be used as a table and as a wall crucifix. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one in the Art Deco style with this combination of materials and techniques. The overall design and size is what stands out first, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The relatively large base of this unique crucifix is a work of religious art in its own right. It is almost as if the cross is growing from this beautiful base and the cross itself too comes with a number of superbly inlays details. With their symbolic meaning of birth and resurrection it is obvious why the artist / sculptor so tastefully incorporated them here. Apart from a minor 'lean' to the left, the cross itself too is in excellent condition. If one were to speak of a trinity in this crucifix then the unique base and cross are completed with an equally striking, solid bronze corpus of Christ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco religious lamp stand signed Brom
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Bronze handmade lamp stand . Manufactured and signed by
Edelsmidse Brom . Goldsmith Brom was a Dutch company, based in the city of Utrecht (1856-1961), specialized in making...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Madonna and Child Statue and Saint Joseph and Child Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large sculptures statue in oakwood, representing Saint Joseph and child and the Madonna and child, standing on her arm.In the style of Hildo...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Austrian Copper Menorah (1925)
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco copper menorah, crafted in Austria in 1925, is a masterful fusion of modernist aesthetics and Jewish tradition. The menorah’s bac...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Copper
French Cubist Bronze by Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004)
"St. Francis", a black patinated cubist bronze on rouge marble base, signed, monogrammed and dated 1950 in the bronze. Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1930's Cast Aluminum Church / Funeral Light Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 1930's Cast Aluminum Church / Funeral Light Up Crusifix .Wonderful Art Deco design,, Heavy cast aluminum construction, Adjustable height.. Tested and working perfectly.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Despres silver plated chalice
By Jean Despres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver Metal Chalice Jean Despres
This Art Deco silver metal chalice, designed by Jean Després, is an exceptional piece that embodies the elegance and innovation of Art Deco design. ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Large Brass Candleholders and a Crucifix, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six large brass and tôle peinte candlesticks from a church, plus a crucifix.
Dimensions provided below are for the candlesticks.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Art Deco religious items for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco religious items for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage religious items created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco religious items made in a specific country, there are Europe, Belgium, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original religious items, popular names associated with this style include Sylvain Norga, Francis Corbeels, and Glasfabriek Leerdam. 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 religious items differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $438 and tops out at $7,348 while the average work can sell for $1,299.