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Art Deco Furniture

ART DECO STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

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

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Art Deco
Recognized Seller Listings
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Meat Fork 143
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen meat fork, item #143 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Mayan Pattern, design #292 by Johan Rohde from 1937. This is the large size. Additional Infor...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Round Soup Spoon 051
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen round soup spoon, item #051 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. These spoons are no longer produced. Additional informatio...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Cake Fork 043
Located in Hellerup, DK
04A Georg Jensen sterling silver cake fork, item #043 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Extra-large Pyramid Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
An extra-large sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner knife with stainless steel blade, item 003 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. A rare and difficult mod...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Jam Spoon 163
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen jam spoon, item 163 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional information: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Child/Fruit Knife 072
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a Georg Jensen child/fruit knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 072 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundor...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Bouillon Spoon 053
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bouillon spoon, item 053 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Large Dinner Spoon, Item 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large dinner spoon, item 001 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: ...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen extra large dinner knife, item 003 in the Acadia pattern, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, design #46 by Ib Just Ander...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Small Teaspoon 033
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small teaspoon, item 033 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1937. Additional information: Material: Ste...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen dessert spoon, item #021 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 from 1939 by Sigvard Bernadotte. Additional i...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Luncheon/Salad Fork 022
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen luncheon/salad fork, item 022 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver St...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Lobster Pick 065
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is an hard to find sterling silver Georg Jensen lobster pick, item 065 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 19...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Dinner Fork 012B
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Parallel dinner fork 012b,designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Petersen. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Spoon 103
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen salt spoon, item #103 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947. Additional informati...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Extra Large Cactus Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen extra large dinner spoon, item #001 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. This size is no...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Engine Turned Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cigarette case with gilt interior and hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, W.T. Toghill and Co., Ltd. - makers. Sterling silver is eng...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Furniture

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Large Cactus Sterling Silver Punch/Soup Ladle 151
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen punch ladle, item 151 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Cold Cuts Fork 144
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen cold cuts fork, item 144 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item #034 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional informat...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee spoon, item 034 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1927. Additional information:...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Large Dinner Spoon, Pattern 001
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large dinner spoon 001 in the Pyramid Pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art De...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Cake Fork 043
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen cake fork, item 043 in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gund...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Large Dinner Fork 002A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver Parallel extra large dinner fork 002a, designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Petersen. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gun...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Seafood Cocktail/Oyster Fork 064
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen seafood cocktail fork, item 064 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is the sister pattern to Cactus, al...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Carving Knife 241
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen carving knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #241 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Charger Plate 1014
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen charger plate, design #1014 by Harald Nielsen from 1952. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art D...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Gravy Ladle with Steel 154
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen gravy ladle with sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item 154 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. This type of gravy ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen large dinner knife, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #003 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Fruit/Child Knife 045
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen fruit/child knife, item #045 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. The whole knife, both the handle and the blade, ar...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Cellar 102
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel lining, item 102 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947....
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Compote Spoon 161
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon, item 161 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Jam Spoon 163
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage silver Georg Jensen jam spoon, item #163 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Materi...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Scroll Sterling Cheese Plane 222
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen cheese plane with sterling silver handle and stainless steel plane, item #222 in the Scroll pattern, design #22 by Johan Rohde from 1927. ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Canapé Server Small 351
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen small canapé server, item #351 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional Information: Material: Sterling Silver Style...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle Handle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item 153 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve Style: Art Deco...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Salad Fork 041
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salad fork, item 041 on the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. This is one of the harder to find ...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dinner Knife, Long Handle 014
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner knife (stainless steel blade), item #014 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dinner Knife with Long Handle
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and serrated stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Pastry Fork 043
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen pastry fork, item 043 in the Mayan Pattern, design #56 by Johan Rohde from 1937. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Deco Hall...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Teaspoon Large/Child Spoon, Item# 031
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen large teaspoon/child’s spoon, item 031 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dinner Fork 012
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner fork, item #012 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen poultry shear #123 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling Si...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Set of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Jam, Items 163/164
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen jam set, items #163 & #164 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parallel design has an exceptional dig...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Compote Spoon 161
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon with curved handle, item #161 in the Parallel pattern, design #25 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parallel design has a...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Green Enamel 102-103
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt cellar with green enamel and salt spoon, items #102 & #103 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional informa...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Dessert Spoon 021B
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen dessert spoon, item 021B in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was desi...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item #153 in the Parallel pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1931. The Parall...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Fish Knife 062
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen fish knife, item 062 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #30 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939. Additional information: Material:...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Large Cactus Sterling Silver Cake Fork 044
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large size Georg Jensen sterling silver cake fork, item #044 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus in 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Luncheon/Salad Fork 022
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen luncheon/salad fork, item 022 on the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 011
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen dinner spoon, item 011 in the Acadia pattern, design #46 by Ib Just Andersen from 1934. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art De...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Child/Fruit Knife 072
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen child/fruit knife, item 072 in the Parallel Pattern. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 193...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silver Large Dinner Fork 002
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver continental size Georg Jensen dinner fork, item #002 in the very rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gu...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Scroll Iced Tea Spoon 078
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item 078 in the Scroll pattern, design #22 by Johan Rohde from 1927. Additional information...
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Dinner Fork 012C
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Parallel dinner fork 012c,designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Petersen. The Parallel pattern, flatware design #25 was designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ladby Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item #153 in the Ladby/Nordic pattern, design #76 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from 1937. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve St...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, 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 furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, René Lalique, Art Hide, and Kifu Augousti. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,798.

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