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Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco lampshade. Good distribution of darker and lighter green shades, A perfect example of Art
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak, Belgium 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A striking and practical design, this 1930s Belgian Art Deco desk reflects the balance between
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Massive Verrerie Belge Art Deco Frosted Glass Chandelier, Stamped F. Carion
By Francois Carion
Located in New York City, NY
Very large and imposing Belgian Art Deco chandelier featuring nine rippled top, fan shaped frosted
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Wrought Iron

Rare Art Deco Dining or Conference Table in the Shape of an Octagonal Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Belgium Art Deco octagonal dining table or desk and writing table. Made in the 1920s for
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Art Deco Boch Freres La Louviere Pineapple Vase
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Belgian Art Deco Boch Freres La Louviere pineapple vase. Made circa 1925
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Massive Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Scailmont Pair Ceiling Lamps, Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. Good distribution of darker and lighter shades, A perfect
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940s Belgian MCM Art-Deco Liquor Pear Cellar with Vaseline Carafe and 6 glasses
Located in Haarlem, NL
Belgium Art-Deco uranium (or vaseline) glass carafe and 6 coloured glasses inside The holder is removable
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Déco Belgian Glazed Pottery/Ceramic Charles Catteau-Like Vase by Boch Freres
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco belgian glazed pottery/ceramic Charles Catteau-like vase by Boch Freres Keramis By: Boch
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Art Deco Dining/Conference Table in the Shape of an Octagonal Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Belgium Art Deco octagonal dining table or desk and writing table. Made
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco African Bust
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

A. Dubois À Bouffioulx, Vase Cylindrique En Grés Émaillé À Decor Tournant Gravé
By Guerin Bouffioulx, Antoine Dubois
Located in Verviers, BE
Belgium Art Deco vase in enameled stoneware showing Norman knights made by Antoine Dubois in Bergen
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. Good distribution
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Art Deco Gateau Set, Pressed Glass Dish with Handle or Carrier in Wrought Iron
By Pavillons de Beignee
Located in Verviers, BE
This unusual Belgian piece has the hallmarks of Belgian Art Deco and combines a glass gateau plate
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal

Fine De Coene Freres Piano Black Lacquered Desk
By De Coene Frères
Located in Dallas, TX
Germany. Circa 1940. Striking example of Belgian Art Deco or mid-century design. De Coene Frères is known
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Desks

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Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Gateau Set, Pressed Glass Dish with Handle or Carrier in Wrought Iron
By Pavillons de Beignee
Located in Verviers, BE
This unusual Belgian piece has the hallmarks of Belgian Art Deco and combines a glass gateau plate
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Metal

Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot
By S. Hublet
Located in Miami, FL
geometric forms, echoing the Belgian Art Deco movement’s fascination with nature and abstraction. This
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s
By Leo Vingerhoets 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful woman portrait in the glass closed. A stained glass technique in glass gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette intensity during the cour...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Val Saint Lambert Palacio Ruby Over Uranium Yellow Cut Glass Vase
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, by appointment only
ultraviolet light. Measures: Height 6 1/2in – 17cm Diameter 6 1/2in – 17cm Val St Lambert, Belgium, Art
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Cut Glass

Large and bulbous Art Deco blossom 6 panel art glass chandelier in nickel by VSL
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
An authentic Belgian Art Deco chandelier, dating from the early 20th century. This voluminous and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

Belgian Constructivist Inlaid Dining Table with Two Leaves
By De Coene Frères
Located in New York City, NY
An original Belgian Art Deco dining table featuring a parquetry inlaid table top defined by expert
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table by De Coene Frères, 1930, Three-Tiered
By De Coene Frères
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Coffee Table Signed by “De Coene” Signed, three-tiered cocktail or coffee table from the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Sculpted Art Pottery
By S. Hublet
Located in Miami, FL
Large Art Deco Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Belgian Figural Ceramic Sculpture, Sculptural
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian Midcentury Expandable Dining Table + 4 Chairs M. L. Baugniet
By De Coene Frères
Located in New York City, NY
An original Belgian Art Deco dining table featuring a parquetry inlaid table top defined by expert
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

6 Art Deco Belgian Barstools
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Six beautiful black lacquered Art Deco bar stools bought at auction in Belgium. They have been
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Stools

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Metal

Spherical bas-relief in plaster by Geo Verbanck, Belgium, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
interwar Belgian Art Deco resonates with the Symbolist intensity of Jan Toorop, while remaining
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Art Deco vase – Belgium 1925
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco vase in enamelled ceramic with floral and geometric motifs, partially gilded handles and
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco umbrella stand – Belgium 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco umbrella stand, chromed metal and bakelite. Very good quality of workmanship. Belgium
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Carafe by Doyen Verreries Belgium
By Doyen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a good condition beautiful Art Deco carafe with handpainted small flowers. The carafe was made
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Design Side Table, Belgium 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Round Side Table. Made in Belgium, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Belgium, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco ceramic vase, Belgium, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

1930-35 Art Deco sidetable, mahogany, glass - Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco square sidetable, stained mahogany, 4 small glass sliding boards. Belgium 1930 - 35
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Art Deco Dresser designed by De Coene Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Art Deco dresser in beautiful cherry colored veneer and sculptural feet. Three drawers with
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dressers

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Cherry

Art Deco Oak Wall Mirror, Belgium, circa 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1915 / Mirror / oak / Art Deco A striking example of early 20th-century Belgian
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Belgian late Art Deco cabinet in solid oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Robust cabinet features two square door panels, above these doors there is a vitrine. A beautiful detail that makes it such a well-designed piece, are the black round legs. The bl...
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Cupboards

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Art Deco Dressing Mirror by De Coene Belgium, 1930
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco dressing mirror made by De Coene Belgium in the 1930. Made of high quality materials as
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Burl

Art Deco Credenza Off White Walnut Sideboard, Belgian 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco streamline Sideboard in a sleek off white (color reference: #F2F0EF) walnut wood, from
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Credenzas

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Walnut

Charles Catteau for Keramis – Art Deco Floral Vase, Belgium, 1940s.
By Charles Catteau, Keramis
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau for the Keramis manufactory in La
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome Oval Wall Mirror, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / Mirror / chrome / Art Deco An elegant and timeless Art Deco wall mounted mirror
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Chrome

Art Deco Dining Room Set by De Coene, Belgium, 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1935 / De Coene / Dining room set / wood, leather, silver / Art Deco This exceptional
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

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Silver

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large art glass bowl. Clear glass with a violet stripe. Art Deco style
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fireplace) was installed in an Art Deco house
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Brass

Deknudt Art Deco style Gold Wall Mirror Belgium 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco style wall Mirror . Wooden Gold Color frame . comes with a beveled Mirror . Good
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Ivory Art Deco Cabinet by Charles Van Beerleire, Belgium, 1930s
By Charles Van Beerleire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made in Belgium in 1930, this exceptional Art Deco cabinet blends the elegance of the era with a
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Planter in Facetted Mirror Glass Belgium 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Planter in Facetted Mirror Glass, Belgium, 1930s. This is a stunning art deco style
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Mirror

Steel Art Deco Bar Stools, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hammered steel bar stools, inspired by the sleek lines and geometric patterns of Art Deco design
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Stools

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Steel

Art Deco Boch Freres by Charles Catteau Porcelain Panther and Snake
By Charles Catteau
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Belgian Art Deco boch Freres by Charles Catteau porcelain panther or lion
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
By Boch La Louviere, Raymond Chevalier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco vase with polychrome flower decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist for
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Original Antique Travel Poster Belgian Railways Cities Of Art Deco M Derolez
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster issued by Belgian Railways - Belgian Cities of Art - featuring a
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Art Deco Black Lacquer Walnut Credenza Sideboard, Belgian, 20th Century Buffet
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco streamline credenza sideboard in walnut wood and two doors in black color with glossy
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Small Art Deco cabinet in wood with mirror, Belgium ca. 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / small cabinet / wood and mirror / Art Deco Beautifully crafted Art Deco cabinet
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s Art Deco Armchair, Lacquered Beech, Off-White Wool - Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular Art Deco cubist armchair, "Chinese red" lacquered beechwood, new off-white wool
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of 10 Art Deco chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1935 / De Coene Frères / 10 Dinner Chairs / wood, silver, leather / Art Deco This rare
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silver

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Belgian Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Belgian art deco available at 1stDibs. Each Belgian art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and marble. If you’re shopping for a Belgian art deco, we have 1196 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgian art deco, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Belgian art deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Belgian art deco over the years, but those crafted by Val Saint Lambert, Boch Freres Keramis and De Coene Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Belgian Art Deco?

Prices for a Belgian art deco start at $1 and top out at $169,990 with the average selling for $1,963.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

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.

Questions About Belgian Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.