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
Period: 1920s
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: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 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
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Bronze
Murano, 1920, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Murano Glass
Murano , 1920, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Murano Glass
French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights.
Great Kitchen Accessory!
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Iron
Murano , 1920, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Murano Glass
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...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Circa 1920s 14k White Gold, Cobalt Enamel & Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s 14k white gold, cobalt enamel & diamond bar pin. 3" long. 5 grams total weight. 0.15 carat diamond.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Table Art Deco in Bronze and Mirror France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
France Table.
Material: bronze and mirror.
Style: Art Deco.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Incline Village, NV
From a photography collection are two items included in this listing, for the collector of photographic memorabelia. In it's original tapered brown leather carry case is a miniature ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair African Topi Horns on Shaped Art Deco Backplates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each partical skull mount and horns of Topi mounted on pyramidal shaped backplates.
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1920s African Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Art Deco Photographs from The Strand Theatre in Times Square, Broadway, New York
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Five original photographs from live Broadway performances at the historic Strand Theater. The Strand Theatre was originally an early movie palace locate...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Rondelight Junior Table Lighter by Ronson, 1929
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1929 Art Deco "Rondelight Junior" flint table lighter by Ronson featuring enameled black ball with chrome accents.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, year hallmarked for 1926. Measures almost 2 1/2 inches high x almost 2 3/4 inches diameter. Dark spots in ph...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3.5 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3.5 octave, beautiful original condition, amazing Art Deco design. Retains 4 original mallets, Last patent date 1926.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Art Deco Jean Luce Ashtray Saint Gobain Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French ashtray by Jean Luce for Saint Gobain. Mirrored glass with facet cut with a wave shape and a central star in a square shape.
A great collector's item from Art Deco.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and hand-carved floral ornaments. Two removable shelves.
Most probably it was a prototype of a large Art...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Musician Guitarist Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Musician Guitarist Statue. Figure “Pierrot Musicien”, circa 1917. Hard-paste porcelain with a white glaze, and pa...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
1920s Popsicle Mold Vintage Industrial Good Humor Relic Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Complete with the stainless steel stick holder/mount that sets on the mold.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful antique English gaming counter box dating to the 1920's / 1930's.
The box has a secret opening mechanism; the lid is slid to the left which ...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shagreen
Art Deco Porcelain Perfume Lamp, Original Etched Globe
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco porcelain perfume lamp with original blue etched globe. The semi-nude maiden holds a gold cup over an etched blue glass globe, with an ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Porcelain
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Steel
Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store.
Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot in the from of a Lady Golfer, Jose Dunach
By José Dunach
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous gilded bronze car mascot modelled as a lady golfer and mounted on a marble base.
Signed on the base J Dunach; Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was bor...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture.
Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Ashtray/Ring Tray with Female Harlequin Dancer Statue by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marble ashtray/ring tray with a female Harlequin dancer spelter metal female statue, circa 1920.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Period Old European Diamond Twin Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Period old European cut diamond twin ring in platinum, circa early-20th century, 1920s. Ring has two (2) old European cut diamond solitaires/round cuts at center...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Platinum
Rene Lalique Plum Glass 'Lezards' Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique purple coloured Glass 'Lezards' pendant. This design features lizards. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book reference: Marcilhac 1648.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Clip Earrings in Silver and Yellow Jade, Angel Wings, France, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of highly stylized clip-on earrings made from 830/1000 silver and set with yellow jade stones. Anonymous French silversmith circa 1925 in the ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Silver
Classic 1920s Adjustable Height Leather and Cast Iron Pommel Gym Horse
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", cast iron wheels signed and dated 1921, Hamilton Caster mfg co, perfect for home gym...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver 'Club Clock' Lighter, 1929
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill, London
A very scarce Sterling silver table lighter with clock, the body with fine linear pattern is complete with Dunhill’s trademark signed, ‘lift-arm’. The Club ...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Casket Art Deco from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present casket Art Deco from 1930
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origin...
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1920s Polish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Boutiques 1929 Book, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Portfolio of Art Deco and early modernist Paris shops and boutiques, showing both interiors and exteriors, edited by Roger Poulain and published by Vincent Freal et Cie (Paris) in 1929. 72 (of 72) loose plates plus checklist enclosed in graphically striking printed paper-covered boards with ribbon ties. Includes projects by Eugene Printz, Claude Levy...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rene Lalique Black Glass 'Grosses Graines' Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique black glass 'Grosses Graines' necklace. 9 beads. Book reference: Marcilhac 1500.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
"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 depicting two archers ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartier Evening Bag, Silk with Gold Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Sharon, CT
Cartier Art Deco evening bag. Silk with gold thread, gold clasp (untested). Silk interior with gilt monogram J.W.T. and signed Cartier.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted Royal Doulton pottery match striker, Birmingham, England, 1927, J. Grinsell & Sons - silversmiths. Removable match "cup." Three large openings on sides of Royal Doulton striker for ashes, used matches...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'bench made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the l...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Enamel Silver Tabacere by Alexander Sturm
Located in Wien, AT
Alexander Sturm, enamel silver tabacere.
In excellent original condition, circa 1925.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Silver
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...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Cire Perdue Bronze Sculpture by Charles Sabouret
By Charles Sabouret
Located in London, GB
A very stylish Art Deco cire perdue (lost wax) bronze sculpture of a cross-country skier, circa 1925 with all-original patina and finish, the skier in trad...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Diamond Neglige Platinum and 18-Karat
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Art Deco three-carat of cushion/european diamonds set in a neglige of two floral drops with smaller diamonds along the chain and bar set in platinum along a plati...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Platinum
Geometric Bakelite Art Deco Science Classroom Crystal Models Praque, 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
This set consists of 13 black Bakelite crystal models from the early 20th century with white edges that were previously used as teaching materials in schools to demonstrate crystal s...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
An Art Deco silver mother of pearl green enamel necklace/pendant circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
An Art Deco silver mother of pearl green enamel neckless circa 1920
This beautiful and very eye catching Art Deco necklace/pendant is a delicate and stylish piece which is made from unmarked silver (tested). It has a fine chain from which suspends the main circular silver pendant inlaid with a bright iridescent ring...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
c1920's French Art Deco World Globe on Pedestal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Worl Globe On Pedestal. Rare form, this globe stands beautifully on this original base.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ronson 1928 Art Deco Geometric Enameled Perfume Perfu-mist Dispenser
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco mechanical perfume dispenser Perfu-mist designed by Ronson.
A beautiful and rare perfume dispenser flask, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ron...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Frankart Lady Smoking Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankart standing lady smoking stand. Original paint shows some losses but overall looks good. Glass is a later replacement.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Jade and Sterling Silver Matchbox Cover by Edward Farmer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Art Deco sterling silver and carved jade matchbook cover by Edward Farmer NYC . The carved oval jadeite held with 14 k gold pins on a sterling base. Signed, rare, one of a kind.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Art Deco collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Cartier, Louis Vincent Aronson, Alfred Dunhill, and Zenith. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $248,500 while the average work can sell for $1,110.
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