Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection
A luxurious set of 10 silver-plated napkin rings, each exquisitely shaped as a blooming rose with detailed l...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$423 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique English Silver Napkin Rings Set of 6, Original Case Ornate Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Enhance your dining experience with this elegant set of 6 antique English Art Deco silver-plated napkin rings, beautifully presented in their original velvet-lined fitted case. Each ring is finely engraved with an ornate border pattern, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of classic English silverware.
Perfect for adding a touch of heritage sophistication to your table setting, these vintage napkin rings make an impressive gift for weddings, anniversaries, or collectors of fine silver. Their well-preserved condition and complete original case make this set especially desirable for both display and practical use.
Authentic antique English silver-plated napkin rings
Complete set of 6 rings in original fitted presentation case
Ornate engraved border design with timeless appeal
Rich purple velvet and silk-lined interior for elegant storage
Ideal for formal dining, display, or collectible silverware collections
📏 Dimensions (approx.): 5 x 5 cm
This is more than a dining accessory; it’s a piece of English history, offering both charm and functionality. A wonderful way to elevate your table décor while owning a set of collectible vintage silver treasures.
Antique English silver napkin rings, silver-plated napkin rings set, vintage silverware dining accessories, collectible silver napkin rings, engraved silver tableware, antique silver...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker / Set c.1930
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent cocktail set which came to us as a set but started life on two different sides of the Atlantic; New York meets London!
The cocktail shaker was made by the top-notch ...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,317 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s Sheffield Art Deco Pearlized Yellow Bakelite Flatware, Service for 12
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A service for twelve, Pearlized Bakelite handles and stainless steel flatware set, in the Art Deco style, circa early 1930s.
Marked Firth-Sterling Stainless Steel. Firth-Sterling wa...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Silver Plated Champagne Bottle Recipe Cocktail Shaker c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A rare French Recipe cocktail shaker made in silver plate in the form of a champagne bottle. What makes this one so special and collectable is the engraved mount to the front engrave...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s
By Sheffield
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique four piece silver plate tea set made in Sheffield, England in the 1930s.
Of plain form, on four claw feet, all with egg and bead rim the teapot and water pot with wooden hand...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Car-Shaped Toast Rack, Art Deco Style, Circa 1930s
A delightful and rare English silver-plated toast rack designed in the shape of a vintage car, dating to the ...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$403 Sale Price / item
23% Off
English Silver Plated Art Deco Barware Service
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated Art Deco style barware / tableware drinking goblet service for six people. Each silver cup is in great condition. Minor wear. Maker...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
$1,800 / set
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish elevates slightly off of where it sits.
In a silver metal, this piece is shaped int...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 12 Knife Rests in the Art Deco Style of Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Made in mid 20th century in France to replicate the style of designer Edouard Sandoz for Christofle. Each piece is made of a cast iron with a plated chrome. The set which is made of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Chrome, Iron
$476 Sale Price / set
46% Off
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer.
Impr...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
1980s Silver Plated Art Deco Style Platter Sering Tray by LASLO for Towle Italy
By Towle Silversmiths, Philip de László
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Art Deco Style Silver Plated Serving Tray, Platter or Buttler Tray by LASLO for Towle Italy.
Makers Mark on the reverse.
In good vintage condition with normal signs of wear.
Se...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Sue et Mare for Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle, Art Deco Jug c.1925
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after silver plated jug designed by the famous French designers (see below) Louis Süe and André Mare for the Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle c.1925.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; any shading are reflections; minor wear to the interior commensurate with age and use.
A magnificent piece of history and as relevant for today's interiors as it was nearly 100 years ago.
Excellent condition spanning 7 1/2" handle to spout x 4" x 7" tall. Any black marks seen on the body of the jug / pitcher are shadows not marks.
Item: 44016
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Sue et Mare
The spirit of collaboration was alive in the age of Art Deco. No duo quite exemplified this ideal more than the one known as Süe et Mare. Taking their knowledge of fine art and their shared experiences in the war with them, Louis Süe and André Mare were able to shape trends in the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and beyond. Their designs, inspired by Cubism, excited the Paris Salon of the time and remain relevant even today.
Louis Süe was born in Bordeaux in 1875 to a wine merchant and his wife. Drawn to the arts, Süe abandoned a path which would have led him into the École Polytechnique to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in 1893. There he studied painting as well as architecture design, and in 1902 was able to exhibit with a number of his contemporaries in the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. After working in various Parisian artists’ workshops and spending time in Vienna (where he was introduced to Cubism), Süe joined L’Atelier Français, an interior design firm made up of a number of his contemporaries, and where he first met André Mare.
André Mare was born in the Norman town of Argentan in 1885. Feeling stifled by his conventional upbringing, he left in 1904 to enroll in the École des Arts Decoratifs. In 1906, Mare also exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, showing his furniture design and setting himself apart as a leader among his cohort. In 1912, along with Marcel Duchamp and others (and concurrent to his involvement with L’Atelier Français) Mare created La Maison Cubiste, a section at that year’s Salon d’Automne dedicated to radical interior design.
The outbreak of the First World War briefly interrupted the two men’s collaboration. Süe was drafted into the French Army and served in the Greek campaign. Mare, meanwhile, developed new camouflage techniques for the French, British, and Italian armies using his knowledge of Cubism. But this function did not keep him from the front. In 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel in Picardy while helping establish a lookout post, and in the same year was awarded the Military Cross by George V of England.
In 1919, Süe and Mare resumed their professional relationship by cooperating with Gustave Jaulmes on designing the victory celebrations in Paris for the war’s end. The next year the pair founded the Compagnie des arts français, focusing on creating designs for furnishings and interior accessories. While adhering to the Art Deco style, their designs were more conventional, harking back to the Louis XIV and earlier periods, and less focused on geometric intricacy. Highly decorative, their pieces featured flair such as sculpted floral and fruit motifs, scalloped edges, and inlays of ivory and mother of pearl.
Working primarily as decorators and furniture designers, Süe and Mare did find time to continue participating in exhibitions, particularly the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, where they constructed an actual museum of contemporary art. Other projects included the booth for the Ambassade de France and the interiors of the steamship SS Île de France.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Asprey, London, circa .1930
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart cocktail / serving tray in silver plate by the luxury silversmith / retailer, Asprey of Bond Street, London. Signed on the underside.
Of oval form with two handles. J...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany
Located in Wembley, GB
Wilkens Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Set – Ostfriesen Pattern, Boxed Set of Six, German Silverware
This elegant set of six Wilkens silver-plated napkin rings is a fine example of Germa...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$465 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Silver Plated Airplane-Themed Tableware, circa 1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful silver-plated egg cup and spoon set with an airplane motif, dating to the early 1910s. The set includes four matching footed egg cups. The cups sit upon the stack...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of Art Deco Silver-plated Flatware mode MIRA By LUC LANEL for CHRISTOFLE
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a lot of "MIRA" model cutlery, designed by LUC LANEL and produced since the 1930s by the historic French brand Christofle.
Purchased from us in Rome, we think...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style, Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief, latticework, r...
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1980s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, EPNS
$330 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Hotel Silver-Plate Teaspoons by Oneida/Priced Individually
By Oneida
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage hotel silver plate teaspoons are decorated with leaves and are marked "Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths." Spoons are sold individually, 26 ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Pair of Large Silver Plate Octaginal Pedestals Dishes
Located in CA, CA
French Art Deco pair of octagonal bowls on circular pedestals in silver-plated The baluster shaft has cut sides
Provenance : Marc Hispard and Brigitte Langevin-Hispard Collection ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent vintage Italian cocktail shaker in silver and gold plate dating to circa 1940.
Shaped in the form of a bullet, the body is mad...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage mid century Elias Wine coaster mid century made in Italy
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Eliad 1779 Silverplate, Made in Italy, Champagne/Wine Coaster, Holder
In excellent mid century vintage condition.
Silver plate shows minimal wear and surface scratching for a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$40 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique silver plated on brass collectible French Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France.
Art Deco style made by Boyron Lyon France.
Circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Located in Wembley, GB
French Figural Silver Plate Cherub Napkin Ring Holder, Art Nouveau Table Object
This refined French silver-plated napkin ring holder features a beautifully modelled cherub (putto) fi...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 8 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection
A luxurious set of 8 silver-plated napkin rings, each exquisitely shaped as a blooming rose with detailed lea...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$403 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Carl M. Cohr 1930s Salt
Pepper Robots in Silver
Bakelite
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small dinning table set of salt and pepper shakers. They feature a practical base of black and white bakelite and a top of 830/1000 silver. Both with Hallmark: CMC, 830s. In Denmar...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Jug by Süe
Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco jug by Louis Süe(1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverplated with plant motifs in low-relief.
Stamped underneath "...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Asprey silver plated cocktail shaker art deco period
Located in York, GB
Asprey silver plated cocktail shaker art deco period
A fine art deco period circa 1920s cocktail shaker by Asprey & co London
stamped to base A...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,033 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Comport By ORBRILLE, France, c1930
Located in Devon, England
High styled, 1930's Modernist coupe or comport originating from France and made by the ORBRILLE company and bearing their ‘REX’ trademark, the company was founded in Paris in 1919 by...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Egg Coddler Stand Holder set of 4 Egg Holder with 4 Silver Spoons
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler Stand, Mappin
Webbs Princess Plate London
Sheffield, Art Deco, circa 1880
This stunning antique silver-plated egg coddler stand by Mapple Princess Plate, London
Sheffield exemplifies the finest craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Designed in a refined Art Deco style circa 1880, this remarkable piece combines both functionality and aesthetic elegance.
The set features four silver-plated egg holders with four matching spoons, all gracefully presented on a finely detailed pierced basket stand resting on four balled feet. The central ring handle provides balance and ease of serving, while the sculpted edge and polished finish add sophistication to the overall design.
Each egg cup measures approximately 2 1/3" in height by 1 7/8" in diameter, and the basket itself measures 6 1/2" in height by 6 3/4" in width by 7 3/4" in depth. All components — including the basket, spoons, and egg holders — are clearly stamped with the maker’s marks, attesting to their authenticity and quality.
This luxurious silver-plated set remains in excellent antique condition, with minor age-related patina that enhances its vintage charm. It makes a perfect addition to elegant breakfast tables, fine dining collections, or luxury interiors, and serves equally well as a decorative display piece.
We offer professional polishing and engraving removal upon request (additional charge; shipping delay applies).
A matching toast holder, two pots with pearl inlays, an extra tray, cream jug, salt shaker, and lidded bacon warmer server can also be included as part of a coordinated breakfast silver set, available at extra cost.
Details:
Maker: Mapple Princess Plate, London
Sheffield
Material: Silver-Plated Metal
Period: Circa 1880
Style: Art Deco / Victorian
Includes: 4 Egg Holders, 4 Matching Spoons, Decorative Stand
Condition: Excellent Antique Condition
Dimensions: H 6.5 in x W 6.75 in x D 7.75 in
Marked: Fully stamped Mappin
Webbs (see photos)
Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler, Mapple Princess Plate, Sheffield Silver, English Silver Breakfast Set...
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1880s British Antique Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$547 Sale Price / item
42% Off
Set of 4 Christofle
Gallia
silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz).
A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers.
...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver Centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Vienna Secession
Elegant silver (precious metal) centerpiece designed by Josef Hoffmann and executed by the Vienna Secession. The design ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Smart Handled Drinks Tray by J B Chatterley
Sons c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A grand large Art Deco silver plated tray, lovely quality to be expected by the well renowned silversmith J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1935s Christofle France Gallia Silver Plate Sauceboat
Swan Ladle Art Deco
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Miami, FL
1935 Christofle Art Deco silver plate sauceboat or Gravy Boat with Swan ladle combined conforming to the shape of a swan, Gallia Collection, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Ch...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Topazio Casquinha Wine Bottle Holder in Silver Plate Portugal Early 20th Century
By Topazio
Located in Meer, VAN
Topazio Casquinha Wine Bottle Holder in Silver Plate, Portugal, Early 20th Century.
This is a very decorative (wine) bottle holder with a rich and intricate decor, made in silver pl...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Paul Revere Silver Plated 8 Bowl Poole Silver Company
Located in Miami, FL
1950th Poole Silver Company produced Art Deco footed Bowl and designed by Paul Revere.
This is the 8 inches diameter bow with a base of 5.5 inches diameter...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Art Deco Silver Plated Cube T-set With Tray, Sheffield, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a lovely Art Deco 'cube' silver-plated three-piece tea set made by Marples. Wingfield & Wilkins of Sheffield in England, made in the early 1930's. It is depicted in the stric...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
EPNS
Antique Asprey
Co Silver Plated Art Deco Novelty Cocktail Shaker 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Art Deco silver plate novelty cocktail shaker with the makers mark of the world renowned retailer Asprey and Co, Circa 1920 in date.
The bell shaped shaker features a cylindrical stopper with a handle that unscews.
Add an elegant touch to your next cocktail experience.
Condition:
In excellent condition, with no dings dents or chips, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 28 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 15 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today.
From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867.
The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets.
In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States.
As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day.
In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Serving Tray Silver Plated with Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Art Deco tray, with silver plated rim and handles. The central piece is mahogany. The tray is marked with small hallmarks 'HDR', maker unknown. Light polishing spots can be seen on 1...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Beef Trolley Meat Carver Drakes
By Drakes Silversmiths
Located in Wijnegem, BE
This exceptional Drakes silverplate and mahogany carte de boeuf—a remarkable roast beef carving trolley—is a true artifact of dining history from the legendary Simpson’s-in-the-Stran...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Unusual Silver Plated and Glass Butter Dish A Very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Silver Plated and Glass Butter Dish
A Very attractive piece a glass butter knife and dish on a coaster and the lid with a cow
In very good condition, and a delightful pi...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Stand With Handle Sheffield
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Toast Rack, Art Deco Style, Sheffield, Circa 1930s
A charming English silver-plated four-slice toast rack, finely crafted in Sheffield during the early 20th cen...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$320 Sale Price
35% Off
Early 20th Century Faceted Glass
Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$827 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dutch Art Deco napkin holder in patinated silver. The Netherlands, early 20th century.
Beautiful and very elegant napkin holder in a distinc...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of Twelve Italian Art Deco Jax / X Form Mitred Silver-Plated Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Twelve French Deco Jax / X-form mitred silver-plated knife rests (ca. 1940s, Italy).
In the style of Christofle, but unsigned. There is an illegible hallmark to a few of the r...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage Art Deco style petite silverplate ice bucket made in France. Hallmarked on reverse. This stylish ice bucket has ring handles and a sleek design with clean lines, per...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder/Pourer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a beautifully designed and practical wine holder and pourer made by Gorham, with an adjustable neck ring accommodating any bottle shape; Burgundy or Bordeaux. The two-part st...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Normandy Ship Original Champagne Bucket Luc Lanel design 1932 Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
This collector piece is a very famous silver-plated Christofle champagne bucket that was designed by Luc Lanel and made for the famous Normandie cruise ship only.
This champagne buc...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
C. 1920s-30s Art Deco Lady
s Silver Plate Compact on Wrist Chain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s-30s Art Deco Lady's Silver Plate Compact on Wrist Chain. Inset with black oval plaque hand painted with a rose. Crackling effect in the black panel. Puff, mirror & powder...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Art Deco
Mixit
Recipe Cocktail Shaker, C S Green
Located in Bath, GB
A superb vintage Art Deco recipe / menu cocktail Shaker dating to circa 1930.
The cover with a rotating list of cocktail recipes for: Martini, Palm Beach, Clover Club, Side Car...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds Decorative Salt Shaker
Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Small Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds with Tray.
Antique valuable silver plated salt and pepper shake...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
$423 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Art Decó Silver Plated Articulated Asparagus Tongs by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of early 1920s Art Déco silver-plated metal articulated asparagus tongs/pliers by Christofle, France, formerly part of Argentine Navy serveware
By: Christofle
Material: metal, s...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mappin
Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People, England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people. England, early 20th century.
A total of 151 pieces:
12 large knifes, 12 large forks and 12...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Table Knife Fork Stainless Sheffield Set of Cutlery 37 England Antique Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Sheffield table knife and fork set of 37 items, as shown in the pictures, stainless steel, with unique handles.
This vintage set of fine Sheffield cutlery knives and forks is done in stainless steel and porcelain handles.
The handles fit perfectly in hands. This traditional version of OLD ENGLISH has pistol-handled knives with beautiful Queen Anne blades. Queen Anne Pistol Dinner Knives.
They all marked as the J. Adams Ltd (Sheffield Knives...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal
$351 Sale Price
70% Off
"Trophy Bowl for Billy Direct, " Art Deco Silver Bowl for Champion Horse, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning work of art and a significant historic memorial to a great moment in horse racing history, this silver plated bowl by International Silver was given by The National Trotti...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silverplate and Gilt Egg Cups - Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Four early 20th c.antique silverplate and gilt egg cups. These have a nice heft to them with a combined weight of 1lb. Whether in use or on a sideboard, these lovely egg cups are vis...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Thirst Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker by Asprey
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker t...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Large Art Deco Silver Plate Cut Glass Bowl / Compote Centerpiece
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver plate with beautiful criss-cross cut-glass piece with scapploed edge on one side and finger tip presses on top and bottom of criss-cross pattern bowl. The bottom glass section...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Art Deco English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made in England in circa 1920 in a very modern streamlined design in the Art Deco style. This oval shaped tray has solid raised sides with...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Art Deco sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco sheffield and silverplate made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sheffield and silverplate, popular names associated with this style include Christofle, Mappin
Webb, Gallia, and James Dixon
Sons. 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 sheffield and silverplate differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $18,750 while the average work can sell for $767.
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