1930s Wall Decorations

Very rare wall mirror with a teak and plywood back. Made in Germany. Typical abstract design of the 1930s. The wooden back is made of 1 cm thick plywood. The front is teak. The two o...

These elegant and high-style Art Deco pierced sculptural panels, very rare, depict two tall, slender, impossibly elegant figures on the beach: a tall, athletic young man in a swimsui...

Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...

Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930s A large 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany mounted on a stained wooden plaque with elabora...

An impressionistic oil on canvas circa 1930s by the Boston School painter Robert Emmett Owen. He was a successful artist best known for his Impressionist views of the rural landscape...

Vintage Dog Portrait Lithograph “Setters” by Paul Wood – New York, 1930s This charming vintage lithograph by Paul Wood depicts two elegant setter dogs in exquisite detail — a Gordon...

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal. Floral pattern ,red tulips and blue flowers. Geometrical border. Diameter / 9.8 inches H / 1.8 inches. Jean-Jacques Lachen...

Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

Frisian Costumes of Makkum with Lace Cap and Redingote, 1932 Description: This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph is Plate V from the rare 1932 folio The National Costumes of ...

Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. Patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder and man...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

A beautifully composed vintage French oil painting on stretched canvas, dated 1935 and signed by the artist B. Salmon in the lower left corner. This refined still life depicts a bowl...

Unique and stunning work of lighting art. If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this very rare (or possibly unique) art glass light fixt...

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

Pair tall framed and matted Chinese silk water color paintings depicting exotic birds and flowers and shrubbery. Both with calligraphy inscription and red seal. Expertly crafted with...

This is a large (54" x 91" framed) and decorative painting on masonite by Emil Hagstrom. Our research shows there is a Swedish artist by that name (1892-1982). Although we are not s...

Exquisite Intarsia Wall Painting made by Birger Ekman in 1939. * Framed Intarsia painting picturing five dancing people. Vintage wood frame. Signed "Birger Ekman 1939" on the back....

Original vintage poster for the 1935 Monaco Grand Prix car race held on 22 April featuring a striking Art Deco design by Geo Ham (Georges Hamel; 1900-1972) featuring a Mercedes W25, ...

Original vintage food and drink advertising poster - Gastronomic Italy Map of the Principal gastronomic Specialities of the Regions of Italy - featuring a colourful illustrated map b...

Beautiful Mexican retablo or ex voto, painted in 1936, describing a mother giving thanks to the Virgin for the safety of her two boys. The crowned Virgin of Guadeloupe floats surroun...

Original vintage North Africa travel advertising poster published by the Italian Tourism Board ENIT to promote Tripoli Libia / Libya featuring scenic artwork by Giulio Ferrari (1900-...

Lovely antique marquetry inlaid wall curio cabinet having interior shelves. 8.5” to bottom shelf from bottom; 6” to next shelf, 6.5 to next and 11 at top. 32.5” w at back of shelf

Original US film poster for the 1934 Musical Romance. This saucy poster showing a naked Jeanette Loff just snuck in before the Hays Code (mora...

Original vintage winter sports travel poster published by the Italian Tourism Board ENIT - Cortina m1200-2500 Neve Sole Sport / Snow Sun Sport - a town and ski resort in the Italian ...

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...

Original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Guinness for Strength - featuring an iconic design by the notable artist John Gilroy (John Thomas Young Gilroy; 1898-1985) depicting a ...

An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting, all alacrity and speed, this work by Harry Spanner depicts the 5th-century B.C. Athenian courier who was the central figure in the stor...

A fabulous, vintage souvenir from the Paris Colonial Exhibition in 1931. This rare wall tapestry has been well preserved by a French owner for many years and is therefore in very goo...

Antique Art Deco velvet fabric. Persian style woven motif. Warm red, orange and black velvety surface. Dimensions: 257W x 135H cm.

Original Vintage Poster for Mossant Hats dating from 1938 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello Title: Mossant Date: 1938 Size: 47.25 X 63 in / 120 X 160 cm Printer : Editions Nouvelles Cappiello, EDIMO, 15 rue Galvani - Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Additional Details: The headquarters Mossant was founded in 1833 by Casimir Mossant. The company is developing thanks in particular to the development of the railway, which allows for distant supplies and expeditions. In the 1920s, the firm Mossant is at its peak. The factory employs 1,200 workers and produces up to 2000 hats per day, nearly half of which is in the United States. After 1929, the economic crisis affected exports and the company diversified its production of felt (bags, berets, ...). Hat manufacturing activity declined and, in the 1950s, the factory's activity was converted into apparel until 1985, when the company was wound up. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

This striking and unusual painting -- beautifully composed with a rich palette -- depicts two nude British youth, sitting on a rocky outcropping during a day of swimming. Each is sl...

In the 1930s, when Italy was once again valorizing and idealizing the male nude -- witness the famous crescent of nude male athletes at the Foro Italico in Rome -- this silvered bron...

Original vintage ski and winter sport travel poster for Austria featuring stunning artwork by Paul Kirnig (1891-1955) depicting two people skiing wearing long turquoise scarves, the ...

WPA era scene of skaters on a pond by the New York artist Ida York Abelman (1908-2002) is just in at the shop. Likely painted upstate in the vicinity of the Catskills, this watercolo...

Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing...

A wonderful pastel on paper of a society lady signed and dated 1938. The work is beautifully framed in a period frame and is under glass. The work is ny Jean Albert Grand Cateret and...

Original vintage travel poster - Australia For The Tourist - featuring a great photo collage design showing three koalas sitting on the branches of a gum tree with eucalyptus leaves ...

A set of solid brass serving utensils perfect to decorate your kitchen walls with taste! (Pun intended.) Included are five large solid brass ser...

Born in Lisbon in 1881, Francis Smith was a French-Portuguese painter of English parentage, who lived in Paris from 1907. He took part in several exhibitions in Portugal, the free ex...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Germany published by the German State Railway RDV Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr featuring a stunning Art Deco desig...

Art Deco horse head wall sculpture, American, circa 1930s. Retains its original patina.

Own a piece of Los Angeles history. This large neon marquee letter "V" comes from the interior of the iconic Pan-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles ...

Full of light and color, this highly evocative watercolor painting by Porter Woodruff depicts a group of Tunisian youth swimming off the beach along Hammamet Gulf in Tunisia, near hi...

A decorative oil painting on canvas by swedish artist Gideon Borje who travelled extensively in europe over his career and was known for both his modernist style and classic traditio...

P.L.M. poster produced by Roger Broders in 1930 for the Ice Hockey World Championship in Chamonix (Alps). Artist: Roger Broders (1883-1953) Title: Chamonix – Mont-Blanc – Tous les s...

One of the most stunning and monumental depictions of male nude figures -- and male athletes -- ever accomplished in the Modern era, this large painting shows five nude rowers, relax...

This 1930s large oil on canvas painting by Gregory Orloff, depicts a lovely aristocrat woman in a park setting. Signed in lower right corner. Original frame. Orloff (1890-1981) m...

Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham & Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the ...

Original vintage Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) propaganda poster - Arriba Espana / Go Spain - featuring soldiers, workers, farmers, women and children rising up and marching forward ...

Painted by Dunbar Beck, one of America's most accomplished and successful muralists, this painting of a half-nude man floating over a succession of dancing couples below was one of a...

Super image of Lord Willingdon Originally a plate from Punch or The London Charivari Published 1934 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.

Bold and extraordinary and clearly influenced by Diego Rivera, Frieda Kahlo and the Mexican muralists, this large painting by John Greathead depicts a nude American Indian woman...

This masterwork of marquetry or inlaid wood -- in stunning, interlocking pieces of burled walnut and maple, mahogany and beech -- depicts Europa riding the bull, a classic story from...

'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas by listed San Diego impressionist artist Fidelia Auten Taylor. Dates from the 1930s and is of Ramona's Marriag...

Absolutely lovely, almost translucent in its use of color -- as if painted on glass or silk -- this very rare gouache painting was created by William Hentschel, one of the master art...

This is a striking vintage Art Deco period embroidered panel, showcasing exquisite Chinese craftsmanship, circa 1930. This decorative silk cotton wall piece offers delicate detailing...

Emile Aubry, France, 1932 documentation, comparable with a similar work - catalogue "Salon des Independents" Paris from 1932 Muse´e des Beaux-Arts, Pau, Be´arn, Pyre´ne´es-Atlantique...

Full of atmosphere, rich color and drama, this fully realized oil on canvas study by Dunbar Beck was executed in preparation for his lobby painting at the US Post Office...

Vividly painted in a palette of orange-red, pink, forest green and scarlet, this WPA-period painting of a group of circus performers relaxing between performances was executed by Dor...