Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Antique Cast Bronze Newspaper Office Want Ad Accounts Cashier Flange Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and heavy office sign is made of solid cast bronze and shows no foundry or maker's mark, but is presumed to have been made in the 1920s in the Art Deco style somewhere in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1971 Folies Bergère Starring Hélène Martini Vintage Cabaret Pamphlet by Erté
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990) created this poster for the latest stage production presented by Helene Martini, the owner of Folies Bergère. This iconic French cab...
Category
1970s European Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Angelic Archers, " Poetry Booklet with Nude Male Cover Illustration by Scheibe
By Scheibe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully produced, this small booklet of poetry by Alfred Richard Meyer was published in 1921 with a stylized cover illustration by Richard Scheibe...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Charming pair of mother-of-pearl cufflinks in 800 silver. The cufflinks have a left and right hand portrait of a Lady in dark brown mother-of-pearl in Art Deco design. Handmade in Au...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist enamel gents cufflinks. Fabulous geometric patterning and color, with a slight mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base
Good condition.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France.
He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era.
Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist enamel gents cufflinks. Fabulous geometric patterning and color, with a slight mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Silver Leaf
Rare Art Deco Pierette Half Doll Pin Cushion
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this petite and very skilfully painted Art Deco pin cushion head manufactured by the German factory of William Goebel. For your consideration is this rare designed Art Deco Pierette half doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Rene Umberto Scarponi 1932 Patented Boat Cigarette & Cigar Holder & Ashtray
Located in Hanover, MA
A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947)
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century
An original barometer and thermometer set in an oak wood frame. The thermometer ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modernist Cello Case from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Leather
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these wonderful and original 1930s Art Deco three toned gents cufflinks. Slightly staggered and raised three toned enamel cufflinks on a rolled rose gold b...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
AUSTRIAN 1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Table-Desk Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey.
Fabulous art deco desk smoker's striker, created in Vienna Austria, back in the 1915. The sculptural desk match striker has been...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Spelter
Tiffany Heart Bracelet Sterling Silver, Stamped Tiffany & Co In Original Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Tiffany Heart Bracelet Sterling Silver T Bar Stamped Tiffany & Co In Box
41g
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Men’s Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with engined turned decoration. Condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite Star-Shaped Cocktail Muddlers in Dice Motif Holder
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight white Bakelite cocktail muddlers with rounded star-form ends on straight cylindrical shafts. The large Bakelite die form stand of mottled red w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 ART DECO CASION CHIP POKER SET WiTH BAKELITE HANDLE CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920 Art Deco casino chip / poker set in the original wood case with Bakelite handle
A...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
'Hold Your Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Eric Rohman, Swedish, 1933
By Eric Rohman
Located in Devon, GB
A splendid stone lithograph poster with bold Art Deco artwork by noted Swedish designer Eric Rohman for the Swedish release of MGM's 1933 pre-Code rom...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Linen
1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Era Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Ball, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage ball from stitched leather, 1920s with beautiful details like stitched leather parts and a beautiful leather patina.
The original condition of the leather punchball...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Fuset y Grau Indian Style 18K Gold Gem-Set and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary 18k gold, gem-set and diamond bracelet by Fuset y Grau, circa 1930, depicts a ceremonial procession of Indian royalty including riders i...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Delft Dutch Windmill Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage brooch pin, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases a charming Delft Dutch windmill design adorned with floral accents. Additionally, it depicts a serene landscape s...
Category
1970s European Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
French Vintage Black Vilac Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 Wooden Model Car
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage wooden model of black Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 with Hispano Suiza label.
12.5/38/15 ??.
France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Stunning English Solid Sterling Silver 1936 Art Deco Style Cigarette Dispenser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely 1936 solid sterling silver art deco cigarette dispenser
A very good looking and well made piece, full...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage German Patinated Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather medicine ball, circa 1940s, Germany.
Perfectly aged patina with natural wear/soiling present, as shown.
H: 13" x Diameter: 12.75"
Category
1940s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
French Art Deco Laquered Cigarette Case in Silver, circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
This silver hallmarked Art Deco cigarette case is in black enamel with red and green geometrical typical design from the Art Deco period.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Glass Golf Dish with Raised Golfer in the Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage glass golf box & cover.
An Art Deco glass Jewelry box, dish, of rectangular form with lid. The pressed lid moulded with relief golfer in full backswing. We have had a 'Golf Baccarat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning Art Deco style platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. This beautiful watch features a platinum case surrounded by 1.75-carat of diamonds. The case is marked 900 platinu...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Platinum
Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric Art Deco box designed by Chase Usa Co.
Beautiful Streamline geometric box, created during the Art Deco period by the Chase USA Co., back in the 1930. This trinket box ha...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique the Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Vetter Co. Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in original case. Item features an original metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique French Continental Silver & Cut Glass Travelling Dresser or Vanity Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This travelling dresser or vanity set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The set is compos...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Racing Car Sterling Cigarette Case, Mercedes Benz, Automobilia, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A magnificent and extremely rare sterling silver engraved cigarette case depicting a stylized Racing car. The car has the emblem of Mercedes Benz.
Marked UK Birmingham Sterling silver, Henry Clifford Davis 1918.
A beautiful and exceptionally rare racing car case...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Solid Silver Cufflinks, Enameled with Hunting Dogs
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a splendid pair of cufflinks made in Italy around the mid-20th century, as evidenced by the silver hallmark with the wording "800"
Hand enamelled, they are fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Era Weber-Costello 12 Inch Desk World Globe with Turned Wooden Base
By Weber
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small Art Deco era desk World globe was made by the Weber-Costello Co. of Chicago Heights Illinois of the United States in 1921 in the period Ar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns Elektromotor Fabrik) perhaps later ca 1925.
The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Very good, minimal age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! Register serial 70868. app. 14,5 cm high (6”) 27 cm deep (11”) and 22 cm wide (9”). App. 6,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment.
Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
2 Vintage Green Marble Copper Lined Hotel Lobby Trash Can Ashtray Stands 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two rare vintage public commercial hotel / business / lobby trash can stands / bins / receptacles. Made of green marble with inset brass ashtrays and circular trash openings...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O'Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s.
Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia. Can be used...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Paul Jouve Book Paperback AFRIQUE ÉQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE Terres et races d'avenir
By Paul Jouve
Located in Ulm, DE
AFRIQUE ÉQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE, Terres et races d'avenir
Text by René Maran / illustrated by Paul Jouve
paperback
including 11 original full-page, black, off-text compositions
printed...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Multifunctional tobacco accessory
Located in Milano, IT
Smoker's accessory with function as an ashtray, cigarette holder, match holder and match lighter.
It is a one-of-a-kind object made by a skilled craftsman or sculptor. Native of Tu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Van Melles Large Toffee Store Display Advertising Tin with Arabic Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Van Melles store display tin was made in Amsterdam in approximately 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The tin is half moon shaped with a hing...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinct...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Kieselstein Cord Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3D Alligator Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic Barry Kieselstein-Cord bracelet is finely crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring an intricate and detailed 3D sculpted full figure alligator, from the larger part with...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 9.75" W x 3.75" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ASPREY GARRARD & CO SHOP DISPLAY BOXEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of vintage Garrard & Co formally Asprey & Garrard shop display and gift boxes
A very good and qu...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Dunhill "Globetrotter" Crocodile Leather Wrapped Sports Lift Arm Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco "Globetrotter" Sports Petrol Lighter by Dunhill. The lighter is wrapped in Crocodile Leather with rhodium-plated trim. The Art Deco design blends streamlined contours with g...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Aage Hjalmer Steenberg Sterling Silver Case, Denmark, 1934
By Aage Hjalmar Steenberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver enamel guilloche compact by Danish designer Aage Hjalmer Steenberg.
Makers Mark reads, "1429 836 STERLING" with the hallmark "AHS".
...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Je Maintiendrai World War Two Peace Biscuit Tin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce vintage Dutch ‘Je Maintiendrai’ ( I will maintain) WWII peace commemorative large biscuit tin dating from around 1945. The tin of large, tall cylindrical shape has its origi...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Mid Century Brutalist Sterling Necklace by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson Iceland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This captivating mid-century modern necklace exemplifies the artistry of Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson, a renowned Icelandic designer kno...
Category
1970s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
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