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Art Deco Sterling Silver

ART DECO STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

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

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco American Sterling Silver Pink Guilloche Enamel Letter Holder
Located in Bath, GB
A rare piece of American Art Deco silver, a small desk-top letter rack made from solid sterling silver by the Thomae Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts made in the 1930's. The quality is evident, a lovely screwed construction, which can be seen from the underside, and a good heavy weight, 9.52 Troy Ounces / 296.1 Grams. The underside is fully marked "Sterling" and the maker's mark for the Thomae Company. The front is decorated with a stunning pink guilloche enamel...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Art Deco Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Four Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Art Deco dinner fork in sterling silver. 1930s. Four forks are available. Measure: Length: 18 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Geo...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Viennese Art Déco 4-light Silver Candelabra With Martelé Decor, Ca 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Four-armed candleholder made of hammered and chased silver, base in a round basic shape, domed and ribbed and segmented in twelve rays, pointedly raised in the middle, with four slen...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Table Box autumn colours, Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver, Enamel and Coral Sa
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver brossè with very fine hand engraving, also on the sides, of “ramage” with leaves and bunches of grapes fire-ena...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Covered Bowl in Sterling Silver, Hammered Bowl and Lid
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen covered bowl in sterling silver, hammered bowl and lid, embellished with beading, fitted with handle and lid knob in ebony. Designed by Georg Jensen. Marked GJ in recta...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920. Fantastic Art Deco Polo Trophy. It can be used as a Wine or Champa...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Set, Model 80
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant coffee set designed by Georg Jensen (1866–1935) around 1915. Crafted in sterling silver with hardwood handles. The model is a fine example of Jensen’s early silverwork and w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Box Black and Red geometric Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box Black and Red enamel is Inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s in Art Deco style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1980s. It is in 925/1000 sterling. Box B...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Tray with Foliate Detailing by J.E. Caldwell Co
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco decorative tray was realized by the Philadelphia based fabled American jeweler and producer of fine luxury silver goods, James Emmot Caldwell, since 1839. It f...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Deco bon candy basket has a filigree band and is stamped "Sterling".  
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Basket on Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver table basket on pedestal base, American, circa 1930s. Measures: 8 1/4 inches high (to top of handle) x 7 inches wide (at widest point) x 5 inches deep (at d...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Octagonal Mug/Cup by Blankensee
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, Art Deco period, octagonal-shaped mug/cup, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1923, S. Blankensee and Sons - makers. Measures 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/16 inches...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

3-Piece Enamel Vanity Dresser Brush and Mirror Set Made in England
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and charming 3-piece. Enameled vanity set includes hairbrush, clothes brush and hand mirror. Set is marked Made in England, and bears makers touc...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Carl M. Cohr Elite Cake / Coffee Forks Spoons in Silver, Set of 25
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 25 pieces (12+12+1) spoons, cake forks and a single cream spoon. This design/patterns is called Elite and was made at Carl Cohr's silver workshop in Denmark circa 1900-1940....
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

David Andersen Silver Gilt Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen. The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed in gold; together with the maker's mark for David Andersen. This mark was used between 1888 to 1925, this piece would certainly date to c.1920. The guilloche purple...
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1920s Norwegian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Art Deco “Trianon” Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are absolutely delighted to offer this Art Deco tea set by the International Silver Company in the “Trianon” pattern. Designed at t...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Candle Guard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Sterling Silver overlay candle guard from the early 20th century. Art Nouveau sterling violet floral patterns fused to a curved panel of glass with cen...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Volmer Bahner Salt Pepper Set in Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche, 1960s
By Ovesen and Volmer Bahner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful set consisting of salt and pepper shaker in sterling silver and maroon/red and lemon yellow enamel guilloche. This ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Shoehorn from 1927 in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver shoehorn in pattern number 21010 from 1927 and in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 7'' in length by 1 3/4'' in width by 1 ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Glass Trumpet Vase with Sterling Silver Base - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Art Deco glass trumpet vase with sterling silver base - glass double ball detail to the stem - hallmarks and STERLING R39 to the base rim (as photographed) - United Kingdom - mid 20t...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Déco Silver Chocolate Pot, By William Hutton Sons, Sheffield, 1929-1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver pot with smooth, conical walls, outwardly offset, fluted stepped base ring, smoothly converging spout sloping upward, hinged flat lid with mounted ebonised wooden ring...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tall Silver Guilloche Enamel Lidded Jar by Goldsmith s and Silversmith s Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning tall vanity / dressing table jar, probably used for either hatpins or a toothbrush, hence the little cork lining to the interior of the base. The glass is channel cut...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver Box Cake Spatula TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. A cased set of 1915 12 x silver ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Northern Goldsmiths Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pint mug in the Art Deco style, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pint mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Deco style. The surface of the mug is plain and encircled with bands of tooled decoration to the upper portion. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a plain stylised C-shaped sterling silver handle, in the Art Deco style. The underside of the mug bears the retailer's mark or icon (Aladdin's lamp) of James Dixon and registration number '9952', in addition to the full English hallmarks. Condition: This antique silver pint mug...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Estate Sterling Silver Art Deco Era Individual Salt Spoons, set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve, individual Sterling Silver salt spoons, hand-made, circa 1920s. Lovely, simple Art Deco styling to the terminals of the handles. 2.25 inches long with bowls measur...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Amber Glass Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Located in Bath, GB
A very pleasing and hard to find amber coloured glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler. Either end is fitted with a solid English sterling silve...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Sandwich Tongs No. 30
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. In the Ornamental (no. 30) pattern. Marked to the reverse with a ca. 1910 - 1925 pre-war factory mark / Denmark / Sterling. Simply a wonderfu...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Art Deco Candleholder by Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Italian silver Art Deco candleholder by Veneziani.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italian Silver Coffe, Chocolate Pot Art Decò Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Coffee - Chocolatepot in solid 800 silver in Art Decò style, made entirely by hand. The body is completely smooth octagonal rectangular with polychrome glass inserts on 4 sides. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Norwegian Continental Silver .830 Bud Vase by Magnus Aase
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Continental silver (.830) bud vase, Bergen, Norway, circa 1920s, Magnus Aase, maker. Measures 6 1/2 inches high x 2 1/2 inches diameter at widest point x 1 1/4 inches diame...
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1920s Norwegian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail. Matches are stru...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Dutch Military Gift Silver Woodcock Sugar Sifter Figure
Located in Newark, England
IN THE FORM OF A WOODCOCK OR SNIPE BIRD From our Silver collection, we are thrilled to offer this novelty Dutch Military Silver Woodcock / Sipe Figure modelled as a Sugar Sifter (ca...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Miniature Sterling Silver Pipe, Churchwarden Style
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible rare little antique pipe for your collection! This is a scarcely found piece. An antique sterling silver miniature pipe, made from just sterling silver in a decor...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acanthus Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Two Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acanthus Dinner fork in sterling silver. Two forks are available. Measures: length: 18.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel Glass-Mounted Burled Walnut Table Box
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, rare, Art Deco, sterling silver, rust colored enamel and beveled glass-mounted burled walnut table box with hinged lid, Paris, circa 1910...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage George VI Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1948)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco three piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining vintage silverware collection. Th...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 10 x...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 93 pieces. This pattern has an simple, Art Deco, linear design. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver cocktail shaker, Marcus and Company, New York - makers, Ca. 1935. Measures 5 1/4 inches high x 3 1/4 inches diamete...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Compote in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 641B
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen compote in hammered sterling silver, model number 641B. Designed by Ove Brøbech 1933-1944. Diameter: 18 cm. Height 6.3 cm. Weight ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Condiment Set, English, Silver, Salt, Pepper Shaker, Sauce Pot, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage condiment set. An English, Sterling Silver salt & pepper shaker and mustard pot in Art Deco taste, dating to the mid 20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the renowned French Art Deco silversmith. In the form of a flat cut bar terminating in 2 seated monkeys each smoking...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Lidded box with drawer, London 1920s, 925/- sterling silver
Located in Münster, DE
Lidded box with drawer, London 1920s, 925/- sterling silver, on wooden base with adjustable dividers, stamped Annual stamp rubbed Height 8 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1930 Jean E. Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Vermeil Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver, vermeil and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s. Service including: - a...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Sterling Silver Tiffany Barware Service / 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Sterling Silver Tiffany barware / tableware silver sherry service for twelve people . Each cup is in great condition . Minor wear consistent with age / use . Maker's mark undersigned...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen by H. Nielsen Sterling Silver 5-Piece Coffee Set in Pyramid Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, sterling silver 5-piece coffee set, designed by Harald Nielsen in the celebrated Pyramid pattern number 600, made in the 1910s through 1930s, consisting of: a round tr...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Salimbeni Box with Swiss Musical Mechanism by Maison Reuge Art Deco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round box with Swiss musical mechanism (music box) by Maison Reuge. In 925/1000 sterling silver with black and white fired enamels in Art Deco style. Diameter cm. 7.4 total height cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Skillet / Covered Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver skillet, designed by Bernadotte pattern #909, in Art Deco style and with a wooden finial on cover. Measuring 10.7 inches long, 6.6 inches wide, and 3.7 i...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid, six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid, six dinner forks in sterling silver. Hallmark: After 1945. In excellent condition. Length 18.2 cm. Pyramid pattern was designed by the renowned artist Harald Ni...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Jewelry box inward corners miniature hand painted Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular tabletop jewelery box with inward corners in gilded 925/1000 silver with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides and finished with fine hand engraving. In the center, a beautiful rectangular miniature cm. 4 x 5.5 hand painted in tempera on vegetable ivory plate by Roberto Masi depicting the portrait of Madame Boucard by Tamara De Lempicka (1931). Size cm. 14 x 19 x 3.2. Weight gr. 1,248. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1998 and manufactured in Florence in various specimens with different subjects and colours, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous glazing firings at high heat about 800°C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Art Deco Chinese influence Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enamelling firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Silver and Bakelite Salt Shakers from 1935
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant pair of Art Deco silver and bakelite salt shakers from 1935. Designed by Eric Pihlgren for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Stockholm Sweden and dated I8 = 1935.   
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare Art Deco Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray on Low Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco, sterling silver tray on low pedestal base, Tiffany and Company, New York, year inventory hallmarked for 1914. Measures 13 1/2 inches wide x 10 1/2 inches deep x 1 inc...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Swedish Sterling Silver Plique-a-jour Viking Ship Salt Cellars Spoons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of sterling and enameled salt cellars and spoons was made in Sweden in circa 1925 in the Modernist style. The pair of salt cellars are figural Viking longboats which have b...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

"Coffee Pot and Sugar Bowl, " Art Deco Pieces by Atelier Borgila, Sterling Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely designed and executed, this Art Deco coffee pot and sugar bowl form an elegant pairing, and were made by Erik Fleming's Atelier Borgila...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Small Italian Art Deco Silver Planter
Located in Milan, IT
Small Italian Art Deco Silver Planter. 800 silvermark Probably for small Cactus.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Set of six dinner spoons in sterling silver. 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of six dinner spoons in sterling silver. Hallmark: 1933-1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 18.6 cm.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Knife, Six Knives Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver dinner knife with a short handle. 6 knives are available Measures 23 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hammered Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bud vase with the original glass liner. The silver vase is designed in the Art Deco style with symmetrical motifs. The glass liner is scalloped a...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Celtic Design Sterling Silver Serving Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Celtic design, sterling silver serving bowl, R. Wallace Son, Wallingford, Ct., circa 1930s. Measures: 10" x 10" x 2 1/4" high; 14.0 troy ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sterling silver 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 sterling silver 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 sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen, Sigvard Bernadotte, and Tiffany Co.. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $58,967 while the average work can sell for $972.

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