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
Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch was retailed by Tiffany & Co., but originated from italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Naturalistic style. The origins of the matching earrings is ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Art Deco period sterling silver tobacco cigarette holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
DUNHILL London 1929 Ball Desk Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk petrol lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
This is a rare antique desk liquid-petrol lighter, created in London England by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1929. The unusual lighter is the iconic ball shaped model named Unique with the Dunhill lift arm retailed in Paris France. The lighter has been assembled and carefully crafted in the shape of a ball in solid sterling silver with plain surfaces. This lighter show very nice condition with minimal traces of use and beautiful guilloche. Recently cleaned and serviced, not polished just to preserve the antique patina.
History
This classic petrol lift arm lighter...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Walking stick, rock crystal and gold handle, by Jean Després, France 1930.
By Jean Despres
Located in Milan, IT
Art Decò walking stick: jewel cane, cylindrical knob in rock crystal, band made of 18Kt gold, fretwork, 4 squares of two sizes, which allow you ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Leather Cricket Bag
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leather cricket kit bag, England, 1920s.
For decorative purposes or window dressings
Measures: 93 cm W x 26 cm D x 28 cm H (36,61 in W x 10,23 in D x 11,02 in H ).
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pflueger Summit 1993-L Engraved and Jeweled Fishing Reel with Box, Bag & Papers
By Pflueger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bait fishing reel was made by Pflueger of the United States in the period and style of the Art Deco era. The reel is plated with nickel silver and intricately engraved with jewe...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
WMF Necklace with Myra Glass Beads – Art Deco c1930
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF necklace with Myra glass beads
Date : c1930
Period : Interwar
Origin : Geislingen-an-der-Steige. Germany
Decoration : Iridescent myra glass beads with orignal metal spa...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design.
The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The interior of the cigarette case is marked "Alfred Dunhill Paris...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$2,150 Sale Price
36% Off
1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Model Car - Art Deco Race Car - Man Cave Collectible
A highly detailed, extremely attractive model of a classic racecar, replica of the miniature-engine scale models used for "arena racing" in the 1930s, and especially at the New York World Fair of 1939.
Crafted with a metal body and wooden chassis, the not-so-little car is an ideal decorative piece for any car enthusiast, and can find its spotlight on a coffee table, bookshelf, or in your special mancave.
It has spoke wheels, functional steering and an opening bonnet that shows a faithful reproduction of the original engines fitted in yesteryears' racing models...
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2010s Dutch Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,389 Sale Price
7% Off
Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this virtually mint condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
RONSON 1928 Art Deco Chromed Geometric Perfume Perfu-Mist Dispenser Red Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco mechanical perfume dispenser Perfu-mist designed by Ronson.
This is a beautiful and rare perfume dispenser flask, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
THE CLASSIC 1930 Jumbo Desk Petrol Lighter Bridge Scoring Game Bakelite & Steel
Located in Miami, FL
The Classic Jumbo desk lighter with bridge scoring by the Clark Brothers.
This is a very nice desk-petrol table lighter created in England during the art-deco period, back in 1930. ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1936 Art Deco Savory Petrol Pocket Lighter In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
The Savory lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill.
This is a rare petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1936. This semi-automatic full-size lighter is the iconic and popular Savory model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and decorated with engine turned barley patterns. This very early Dunhill lighter is highly collectible. This model was originally marketed with two names, The Savory in France and The Handy in the rest of the world
Brand: Dunhill-Paris.
Model: Savory Semi-automatic, full size.
First Produced: 1936.
Material: Solid .925 Sterling silver.
Weight: 56.2 Grams, (36.03 Dwt).
Measurements: 50 mm by 34 mm by 12 mm (1.97 x 1.34 x 0.47 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed in full as follow, "ALFRED DUNHILL PARIS FAB. SUISSE STERLING MECAN AD SAVORY BREVETTE No-806949".
Alfred Dunhill
He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks).
Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-500 Pp-256-259 for this model illustrated in several materials and finishes.
Note: This pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper lighter fluid. Was tested and is in working condition.
Collateral: This lighter is accompanied by a presentation pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rare Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold & Stuach, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This piece is absolutely gorgeous, and complete with half doll and pincushion together. The porcelain half doll has wonderful mint green colour dr...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk
Rare Art Deco Epiphone Electar Model M Lap Steel Electric Guitar and amp combo
By Epiphone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Epiphone Electar Model M Lap Steel Electric Guitar, with original matching amplifier...black lacquer finish, maple body and etched aluminum top. A very early...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Exceptional figuring and f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps Lalique Double Dove
By Nina Ricci, Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps double dove in yellow box.
Rare, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps glass perfume bottle in box .
Circa: 1950s
The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Hermes Paris, Rare French Silver Smoking Set, c 1930
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Refined "guilloché" smoking set for two people in silver. Contains match holders and ashtrays. Original case included. Very rare collectors piece.
Hermès
Each piece hallmarked, furth...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco articulated carved wood artist's mannequin or lay figure on its original display stand and retaining its paper label.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done entirely of a molded paper mache which has been hand painted with a white ground, and black accents with some gold finish on the collar. This RCA advertising store display has been restored at some time, as evidenced by the re-painting of the entire sculpture. There is some overall wear as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use,. This figural advertising 'Nipper' dog is clearly signed with a red paper label for the 'Old King Cole Company' inside the hind quarter with the crown logo. These store display Nipper dogs were done for several years for RCA, and the first ones were done in paper mache, and later done in fiberglass and the last renditions done in a molded plastic. This advertising sculpture...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3 octave, original condition, amazing Art Deco design. Retains 4 original mallets, Last patent date 1926.
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size antique bronze golfer from the 1920s.
This stylish golfer in his 1920s golf outfit is an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from the curved body posture the artist has managed to capture most of the details that one would expect when a good golf player strikes a ball with a small wood. Although in this day and age there are players such as Scottie Scheffler who have their own idea of what a perfect golf swing should look like. Unfortunately, we cannot find a signature on the base or anywhere else on this rare antique golf statue...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Cartier Paris Londres New York Red Jewelry Book Hardcover Small Book
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier Red Jewelry Book English Edition Hardcover Small Book.
80 pages of beautiful iconic jewelry and the history of Cartier.
In good condition showing only minor wear on cover. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
D.L.I Flamingo Bakelite Flintless Table Lighter, Circa 1950s unused & boxed
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare unused and boxed 1950s bakelite battery operated flintless table lighter, the D.L.I 'Flamingo' by Dorset Light Industries Ltd Bridport England.
This lighter is the...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
COLUMBIA 1931 Antique Dirigible Zeppelin Movie Figural Desk Cigarette Holder
By Columbia Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
A Columbia production dirigible cigarette desk box.
This is a rare desk box of a Dirigible Cigarette Pack Holder created in America during the art deco period. This is a novelty ite...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Large Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Vintage French Cartier panther bracelet silk...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition.
Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt).
Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches).
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023".
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Copper Antique Ship Mooring Bollard Early Hudson River Lower NYC
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning to use in your garden, indoors. Copper Mooring from off the Hudson River in Lower NYC, brass base, Wonderful patina on this one. Measure: 23 in H x 14 in W at the widest x 7...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare 1930s Art Deco Evans Chrome & Enamel Cigarette Case and Matching Ligher Set
By Evans Case Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1930s Art Deco Evans Chrome & Enamel Cigarette Case and Matching Trig-A-Lite Lighter Set – Streamline Engine-Turned Design
This rare and exceptional 1930s Art Deco Evans cigare...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$700 Sale Price
41% Off
Ronson 1939 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Bakelite Steel
Located in Miami, FL
An Octette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This Ronson Touch-Tip Octette table lighter was made between 1935 and 1951 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jers...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$948 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Era 10k Gold "S" Initial Shield Signet Ring With Diamond, Size 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco era 10k old gold shield ring boasts a bold initial "S" and diamond elegantly engraved at its center, exuding timeless sophistication. The shield-shaped face is acce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$288 Sale Price
44% Off
Broadway
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for the 1929 musical Broadway.
This film was directed by Pal Fejos and starred Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent and Merna Kennedy.
This stunning Swedish poster ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$13,016
ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920’s Fortnum & Mason Backgammon Set in period leather and velvet c...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Bakelite, Oak
circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in the bag. Some minor bead losses.
Bag excluding handle: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".
Whitehall...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beads
Marconi, UK, Radio Model 246A, 1930s valve/tube wireless Art Deco, table, super!
By Victor Talking Machine Company, RCA
Located in London, GB
Marconi Co. (Marconiphone)
Model 246A (?)
Wireless valve radio, produced by Marconi Co., 1930s.
Wooden Case with Bakelite fittings
Cosmetic: Good cosmetic condition but with some n...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Original Art Deco Bauhaus Jindrich Halabala Furniture Catalogue, 1930s
By Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Maker: UP Závody
- Good original condition
- 31 Pages
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Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
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
$709 Sale Price
20% Off
Bike Themed Smoking Set, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bicycle-Themed Smoking Set, France, 1920s. This whimsical French Art Deco smoking set from the 1930s features a charming bicycle theme...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
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.
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Modernist Piano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco piano and bench by Pierre-Paul Montagnac, a variant of the model used in one of the luxe apartments, the Caen, on the great French oceanliner Normandie in 1935. Created in rosewood and sycamore, and carefully and correctly restored, including the fine Erard (#127208) instrument. 56” wide x 60” deep. Documented in numerous sources, including the July 1935 issue of Art et Decoration.
Pierre-Paul Montagnac
(1883-1961)
Born in Saint-Denis, France on 9 May 1883, Pierre-Paul Montagnac was equally talented as a fine artist and a decorative artist. He was educated in both disciplines, studying with Eugene Carriére as well as at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére, both in Paris.
His inaugural exhibition was at the 1912 Salons – and at the 1920 Salon d’Automne he received a traveling scholarship. In 1918 he began working in the firm of André Mare and from 1922 collaborated with Maurice Dufrene at La Maîtrise, the famous design studio of Galeries Lafayette. From 1921 he exhibited at the Salons of la Société des Artistes Décorateurs, Salon des Architectes Modernes,
and internationally, in Barcelona and Leipzig. He designed suites on the grand French oceanliners, l’Atlantique, Normandie and Pasteur.
At the 1925 Paris International Exposition his work was in a standout class. At the 1937 Exhibition he organized the pavillion of the Artistes Decorateurs and personally won a Grand Prix. For the New York Exhibition in 1938, he was a member of the international jury, organized the group of Decorators, and, as architect, organized the exhibitions of jewelry and perfumes.
He became a member of the Society of Modern Architects and executed important and numerous architecture and decorating projects including the luxury apartments on the great French oceanliners l’Atlantique, Pasteur, and Normandie.
Vice President and then President of the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs from 1930-1938, he was also President of the Salon d’Automne and Vice President of the Committee of the Exhibition of Arts and Embellishments of Life; member of the steering committee of C.T.I. and Artistic Property, member of the Board of Directors of the Central Union of Decorative Arts. He was also an Officer of the Legion of Honor and received the Cross of War.
MONTAGNAC was the son of an engineer and he had a taste for geometry
and science that predisposed him to the rigors of architectural laws.
Multi-talented, he worked independently as a painter – who had
paintings acquired by the French government – while also working in
the related fields of architecture and decoration. His work included
homes, apartments, galleries, luxury shops, banks and the aforesaid
oceanliners.
As a designer/decorater, Montagnac had the taste for quality, luxurious
furniture, using precious woods, bronze extensions, ivory inlays, mother-of-pearl,
metal and coral. He advocated for a resolutely modern style and, free of all
pastiches, focused on beautiful cabinetry, the challenges of furniture design,
particularly from 1940 to 1945, captured all his attention.
The tireless activity of Montagnac, whose varied works are represented in
official museums and residences, was also recognized from a professional
and social point of view. He was a remarkable organizer, devoted to the
cause of art, to the defense of the trade and his colleagues. It was Montagnac
who, in 1939, with Anatole de Monzie, took the initiative to found the
ENTRAIDE to Artists (which provides support to talented young French artists).
MOBILIER ET DECORATION, September/October 1953
ERARD
An illustrious piano manufacturer, Sebastien Erard began building superior harpsichords in Paris in the mid-1700s, produced pianos for the French Court, and received a multitude of patents, many of which are still in use in piano manufacturing. Erard pianos were marketed as the finest pianos in the world and were owned by Queen Victoria, Franz Liszt, Chopin, Verdi, Ravel, and Felix Mendelssohn among many others. They continued to enjoy international success well into the 20th century. They were known for their unique sound quality, similar to the American square grand piano...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood, Sycamore
fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, LARGE COLLECTION OF GREEN, BLACK & CLEAR GLASS & FISHING FLOATS OR BUOYS WITH THE MAKERS MARKS FOR SMALL NETS c.1910
Displaying a variety of makers marks and symbols such as a...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Christie's London: a Private European Collection 'J M Frank'
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of a Christie’s London sale held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 dispersing an important collection of French 20th century decorative arts, featuring al...
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Early 2000s English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s -1940’s House of Schiaparelli Studio in France. A Parure Set with Matching Necklace, Br...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
RONSON England 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel And Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table-desk lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful and extremely rare RonDeLight desk lighter, created in England by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, bac...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ferrari Vintage Arno XI Wooden Speedboat
Located in Beirut, LB
Craftsmen make these highly detailed wooden models from scratch with historical photographs, drawings , and original plans. Scale 1/8 with high quality wood.
Mounted on a solid wood ...
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Pair of Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Yellow Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Linen, Silk
1930s Architecture in Paris, French Book by Jean-Marc Labordiere, 2009
Located in Atlanta, GA
L'Architecture des Années 30 a Paris (1930s Architecture in Paris), French book by Jean-Marc Larbodiere.
The International Style comes from the Modern Movement (Bauhaus in Germany, L...
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Cased Monocular, French, Field Viewing Scope, Optical Interest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased monocular. A French, enamelled brass and leather viewing scope, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Delightful field monocular, with 8 x 30 magnificat...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco tall desk-lighter designed by Cartier.
This is a beautiful and very rare desk-club petrol lighter, created in Paris France by the atelier-Frontin for the jewelry house o...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder
This Vintage Peugeot Freres Bakelite manual coffee grinder an art deco classic from Peugeot brand. The hand crank mechanism perfect f...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Black Cigarette Case for Handbag Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
The Broadway Melody
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for The Broadway Melody 1929.
This film was directed by Harry Beaumont. It tells the story of two Vaudeville sisters trying to get a break on Broadway. This was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's first musical, which won them an Oscar for Best Film.
This beautiful Swedish poster...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$13,016
QUERCIA ECLAIR Model 1929 France Art Deco Mappaemundi Desk Petrol Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A petrol desk-lighter designed by Quercia.
This novelty item combines a miniature terrestrial globe with a cigarette desk petrol-lighter. The brass lighter apparatus was crafted by ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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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