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Pair of Streamline Art Deco style lamps in antique brass / bronze finish by Westwood Industries. Lampshades NOT included. 21" high top of socket. Tot...

1930s Geometric Printed Cotton Dress. Orange and grey novelty print full-length dress with faux sarong wrap at waist and pleated ruffled detail at...

1930s Black High Design Picture Hat made of velvet and twill with Bakelite and rhinestone accent. HIgh crown and wide rolled brim. This hat was part of the Golden Years of Hollywood ...

Pair of French carved bleached walnut wingback armchairs w/ matching ottomans. The chairs and ottomans stand on cabriole legs with rams head feet. The ch...

A large 1930s French Art Deco centrepiece in silverplate, with a wide dish sitting above three spheres and a stepped base, bearing the hallmark of Francois Frionnet, one of the maste...

This Art Deco platinum ring sparkles with a GIA-certified 1.51 carat old mine diamond, accented by dazzling diamonds and vibrant emeralds in timeless elegance. Certificate: GIA #247...

Lucite Klismos chair upholstered in malachite print fabric in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. It is made in 1990’s by Los Angeles based company Shahrooz. Total three chairs availa...

Vintage Art Deco "Age of Progress" silver plate and glass Beer Mug featuring a silver base featuring a women with a flag with a removable glass sleeve. ...

An original 1930 Siesta Catalina Island pottery ashtray and pipe holder is a delightful blend of functionality and Art Deco infualnced designed...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

LEDA brass coffee table by Salvador Dali. Beautiful example of Dali’s surrealist hand and high heel sculpture holding a brushed brass table top with a marble egg. Originally designed...

Antique coffee table for sale. Special table that has a half-moon shape and has leaves on either side that extend out. Great design, and in great vintage condition. Made of mahogany ...

Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.

A beautiful, French, handwrought iron floor lamp with Renaissance Revival influences; textural, hammered accents, and leaf details on the stem, circa late 1930s. Measures: 67.75" hei...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamonds / Sapphire DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's / ...

Washington At Pohick Church - 1932 Etching On Paper 1932 black and white etching depicting George Washington at Pohick Church by Ernest David Roth (German, 1879-1964). George Washin...

Figurative 1930's illustration of a just married couple in a classic car by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). Signed "Kinghan" in the lower left c...

Piaz's portraits often featured dramatic lighting and carefully composed poses, creating timeless images. Through this black-and-white portrait, Piaz perfectly captures the aesthetic...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of vintage Art Deco era single-strand three-tier "Trio" rattan side table with mahogany tops. The table features fancy wicker-wrap...

Early 20th Century Oil Painting Grand Canal Palazzos and Gondolas , Venice Italy (2-Sided) Peaceful and substantial romantic scene of a gondola alo...

Signed lower left, 'W. Schwartz' for Walter Erwin Otto Schwartz (Danish, 1889-1958), dated 1935 and inscribed 'Skagen' lower right. A substantial, psychologically penetrating portrait of a young woman with braids, shown dressed in a charcoal wool coat and wearing a copper-colored neck-scarf. The self-possessed sitter stands and meets the viewers gaze directly, proving herself an unusually confident subject for this noted Danish Modernist. Nephew of the Danish academic artist, Frans Schwartz, Walter Schwartz grew up surrounded by the painters who frequented the Danish art colony on the picturesque island of Skagen. Walter first studied formally (1904-8) with Michael Ancher...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT: ...

Circle your wrist with the most sleek and elegant Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet. Fabricated of enduring platinum links interspersed with vivid blue, French cut sapphires and...

Vintage Petromax oil lantern, converted to modern, US electric ( with unique redesign.) Well weathered original body was cleaned and reconfigured to t...

Outstanding Art Deco Revival bracelet created by Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin in the 1930s. Made of platinum, the bracelet features approximately 127 carats Persian turquoise and 22....

Arley - Staffordshire Heights England Landscape and Meadows by Melin Wonderful landscape of Arley in Staffordshire Heights by A. Melin (English, 19th-20th C.) English Country road in...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...

This painting is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1930s Factory Worker, c. 1936, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 18 ¼ x 36 inches; exhibited in City ...

Art-Deco Donald Deskey style vanity, full-length mirror. The stunning Palisander Rosewood piece has a full-length beveled mirror, with a small cabinet to each side, each with a drawe...

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art Original print from Fortune Magazine 1931 by Zdzislaw Czermanski (Polish, 1900-1970). The inte...

Indulge in the timeless charm of our vintage black velvet embroidered evening bag/clutch, adorned with an exquisite peacock design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this accessory exudes a classic allure that harkens back to an era before 2000. Enhancing its allure is a discreet strap across the back, allowing for an effortless and stylish hand carry. Inside, the clutch reveals a well-thought-out interior, featuring a dedicated compartment for money or change, along with a small pocket for an identification card, a mirror, or a compact. While lacking a traditional strap, its handheld design exudes a sophistication reminiscent of the past. This vintage gem is the perfect companion for a range of occasions, be it a holiday soirée, a romantic dinner date, a lively party, or a memorable prom night. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia and glamour of yesteryears with this extraordinary black velvet peacock clutch...

1930s neoclassical writing table or vanity table. Newly painted in an antique white finish. New vintage brass ring pulls have overall unpolish...

Alvar Aalto early dining table for Finmar, circa 1930s. This unique example features a very rare mahogany veneered top, perched atop Aalto's iconic bent plywood L-legs. We have decid...

Signed upper right, 'V. Isbrand' for Victor Isbrand (Danish, 1897-1989) and painted circa 1935. Framed dimensions: 24 H x 1.5 D x 28.5 W inches. A vibrant Post-Impressionist still...

1930s Black & White Beaded Halter Evening Dress. Exquisite white bodice beaded with black beads and rhinestones, deep V neckline with halter straps. Flow...

William Robert Shulgold (1897-1989), studied under Arthur Watson Sparks, head of Carnegie?€™s art department. He specialized in figurative genre subjects, displaying within his paintings a quality and understanding akin to 19th century impressionism...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega / Tissot STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / S...

This mural study is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1930s Industry and Commerce, 1936, tempera on panel, 16 ½ x 39 ½ inches, signed verso “John Ballator, Portland Ore.” provenance includes: J.C. Penney Company, represented by Russell Tether Fine Arts Assoc.; presented in a newer wood frame About the Painting Industry and Commerce is a prime example of WPA Era muralism. Like a Mediaeval alter, this mural study is filled with icons, but the images of saints and martyrs are replaced with symbols of America's gospel of prosperity through capitalism. Industry and Commerce has a strong narrative quality with vignettes filling the entire surface. Extraction, logistics, design, power generation, and manufacturing for printing, chemicals, automobiles and metal products are all represented. To eliminate any doubt about the mural's themes, Ballator letters a description into the bottom of the study. Ballator also presents an idealized version of industrial cooperation, as his workers, lab-coated technicians and tie-wearing managers work harmoniously toward a common goal in the tidy and neatly designed environments. Although far from the reality of most industrial spaces, Ballator's study reflects the idealized and morale boosting tone that many mural projects adopted during the Great Depression. About the Artist John R Ballator achieved success as a muralist, lithographer, and teacher during the Great Depression. Born in Oregon, he studied at the Portland Museum Art School, the University of Oregon and at Yale University where he received a Bachelor of Fine Art. In 1936, Ballator was commissioned to paint a mural panel for the new Department of Justice Building in Washington DC, an important project that spanned five years with several dozen artists contributing a total of sixty-eight designs. Ballator completed murals for the St. Johns Post Office and Franklin High School, both in Portland, Oregon. He also contributed to the 1938 murals at Nathan Hale School in New Haven, Connecticut. During the late 1930s, Ballator taught art for several years at Washburn College in Topeka, Kanas, where he completed a mural for the Menninger Arts & Craft Shop before accepting a professorship at Hollins College...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 0-Size DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Dial with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original watch was produced by Waltham in 1930, just after the 1929 banking collapse and the repercussions of that collapse were not yet to be felt. It appears to be fitted with an original period strap and buckle. The strap is to fragile to wear on a daily basis, but it does indicate what fine condition the watch is in. It is also fitted with an original period buckle, which we have attached to the new strap supplied with the watch. The watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original Blued Steel Hands as well. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. You can really count on this watch as well and can wear it all the time. You will not see another like this one, I am sure of that. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...

This vintage or early silver gelatin print is signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil on the back of the print. This unmounted print was likely made in the 1930s.

Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan ottoman. ...

Jean Prouve (1901 - 1984) and Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961) "Cible" Dining Table; 1930's. This table is crafted from enameled steel, melamine, and aluminum. The table was designed for...

Primitive Tree Trunk Cabinet, Belgium Circa 1930's Wood with floral paper design on inside door.

Pair of Austro Hungarian hand panted litografi .Wooden frame .

Set of 4 Queen Anne Style chinoiserie decorated side chairs, circa 1930's. With sea foam green and raised silver leaf decoration, vase shaped back splats each back splat with figure...

1930s Black Wool Hat w/ Raffia Brim. Large decorative button at side with geometric winged embellishment.

Rare Art Deco chrome ceiling pendant with enameled black streamline accents and stepped milk glass geometric school house style glass globe with hand-painted Art Deco design. Dimens...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...

This exquisite Art Deco cocktail ring in platinum showcases a lustrous natural saltwater pearl encircled by dazzling diamonds. A timeless embodiment of vintage elegance. Center ston...

This traditional handwoven Swedish deco rug has an overall field of checked broad alternating green and light green row. Signed by Weaver: AB MMF Marianne Richter for Marta Maas Fje...

This drawing is part of our exhibition Charles Goeller: A Wistful Loneliness. Crayon on paper, 10 ½ x 9 inches (image), 14 x 11 inches (sheet), Signed...

Pair of French 8-light crystal chandeliers featuring star-etched crystals and garlands of macaroni beads, giving them a unique and opulent look. The use of a crystal finial in the c...

1930s Art Deco Paul T. Frankl inspired sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back seat around the perimeter of the backrest and X base. Restored to new for you. C.O.M...

A lovely treasure from the Art Deco era, circa 1930. It features a 1.25 carat European-cut diamond in its center which is bezel set along with two other diamonds above and below it. ...

Rare, early floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with two layer opaline glass PH 4/3 shade set, bakelite socket and cover plate. The lamp is wired for US standards with br...

This grand Art Deco ring, crafted in platinum, centers a captivating 36-carat oval cabochon grayish-blue star sapphire, showcasing a mesmerizing asterism effect that embodies the sop...

the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished pan...

Pair of Mogens Koch Wingback Chairs and Ottomans. Leather buttons and cushions. Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lou...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 29m...

Vintage set of three frosted glass bottles held in a stainless steel rack (tantalus) with a handle at the top. Each bottle features a silver image of polo players in action. The de...