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Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box With Papers Serviced Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base In Working Order, Made in Paris, France ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome, Steel

Cartier Paris Londres New York Red Jewelry Book Hardcover Small Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Red Jewelry Book English Edition Hardcover Small Book. 80 pages of beautiful iconic jewelry and the history of Cartier. In good condition showing only minor wear on cover. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box. Height: 6.4cm Width: 2.3cm Depth 1.2cm / Weight: 76g Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box....
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Art Deco Black Grosgain and Bakelite Bag
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful Art Deco black grosgrain handbag with a real geometric feel. Dating to the 1930s and in great condition especially considering its age. This bag has an unusual shape being ...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Bronze Art Deco religious lamp stand signed Brom
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Bronze handmade lamp stand . Manufactured and signed by Edelsmidse Brom . Goldsmith Brom was a Dutch company, based in the city of Utrecht (1856-1961), specialized in making...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

AUSTRIAN 1910-1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Desk Touch Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey. Fabulous art deco desk smoker's touch-tip striker, created in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1915. The ...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Bronze, Spelter

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extremely rare example of World War II-era Art Deco/Moderne design, produced by the Chad Valley Company in England, served as a coin bank, with a slot on one side to accept coins by young men and women motivated to save their pennies. The painted metal bank...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

French Pewter Art Deco Medallion Struck with the Face of Mercury Pedant Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco pewter medallion struck with the face of mercury pedant. The finely detailed design captures the regal presence of the Greek god Hermes (Mercury), rendered in an Art ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pewter

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted Royal Doulton pottery match striker, Birmingham, England, 1927, J. Grinsell & Sons - silversmiths. Removable match "cup." Three large openings on sides of Royal Doulton striker for ashes, used matches...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1920 s solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix - Silver Plated Jesus Christ
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix with Silver Plated or silver leaf Jesus Christ, Excellent casting, wonderful patina , superior quality, Retains original chai...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Silver Leaf

1930 Royal Automobile Club Associate British Enameled Radiator Cap Car Badge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Royal Automobile Club Associate car badge was made by the Patent Die Assoc. Co. of London in presumably 1929 in London England in the period...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

High Jewelry by Cartier Contemporary Creations Hardcover Large Book 1st Ed.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
High Jewelry by Cartier Contemporary Creations Hardcover Large Book. 1st edition. A sumptuous tribute to Cartier’s creations with spectacular new photographs of unique pieces, many o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Lift Arm Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Lift Arm Cigarette Lighter With Original Paperwork Dunhill Box Stamped Dunhill UNIQUE and Made in England on Lighter Base Lighter has been servic...
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Lighter by JMCO, Austria, c1930 s
Located in Devon, England
Fantastic little Art Deco lighter made by the Austrian company JMCO. Superb casing which geometric Art Deco design in lipstick red, jet black with chrome ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Charles Soudant, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco bronze crucifix by renowned sculptor Charles Soudant, created in the 1920s and cast by...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is the original Art Deco super stylish leather handbag, a great example of Modernist Deco design of the 30's period. Features a dark brown leather body with ta...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Antique the Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Vetter Co. Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in original case. Item features an original metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Ultra Rare 1930 s Art Deco Eggshell Black Enamel and Silver Inlay Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Ultra Rare 1930s Art Deco Eggshell Black Enamel Silver Inlay Cigarette Case: Exquisite High Deco Design This Ultra Rare 1930s Art Deco Eggshell Black Enamel and Silver Inlay C...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

The J.C. Leyendecker Collection Hardcover by Frederic B. Steine Signed, Numbered
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The J.C. Leyendecker Collection: American Illustrators Poster BookHardcover Book by Frederic B. Taraba, J. C. Leyendecker, and Kent Steine.The J.C. Leyendecker Collection Hardcover –...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Auction Catalogues
Located in Bridgewater, CT
For sale about 500 auction catalogues from 1980s to present, about Art Nouveau, Art Deco, 20th century decorative arts. Auction houses: Sotheby's, ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Auction Catalogues
Auction Catalogues
$3,200 / set
Compact lacquered black and gold powder puff mirror - Art Deco - 1920 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Compact in black and gold lacquered gilt metal. Art Deco period. Golden border around the edge Golden interior. Winged dragon motifs in the center and geometric shapes. Beautiful symmetry of the typical Art Deco pattern. It contains a Mirror and its original Puff. Stamped "Graziella France" around the mirror and "Graziella France Deposed" at the bottom of the powder compartment. The compact has an ideal size to be carried in a pocket or a handbag. Its elegant pattern and colors will make it a magnificent decorative object on a dressing table. Graziella comes from Latin and means grace, charm. It is the first name of the heroine of the love novel by a famous French author, Lamartine, in the middle of the 19th century. A pretty name is therefore well chosen for a Parisian French cosmetics...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Art Deco Kodak Senior Six-16 Folding Camera c.1937-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco Kodak Senior Six-16 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome and black accents and flip out view finder. Shown with life size hand. Sold as decorative o...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

AUSTRIAN 1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Table-Desk Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey. Fabulous art deco desk smoker's striker, created in Vienna Austria, back in the 1915. The sculptural desk match striker has been...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Spelter

circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in the bag. Some minor bead losses. Bag excluding handle: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2". Whitehall...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beads

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. with base and 42cm alt. total and 24 c...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Art Deco Ladies Enamel Powder Compact Comb, Original Box, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare boxed set of an Art Deco powder compact and comb in striking cream and red enamel decoration. The mirror and compact, including the powder puff, a...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Abalone, Wood, Shell

Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930 s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930's, well designed, working order.
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

COLUMBIA 1931 Antique Dirigible Zeppelin Movie Figural Desk Cigarette Holder
By Columbia Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
A Columbia production dirigible cigarette desk box. This is a rare desk box of a Dirigible Cigarette Pack Holder created in America during the art deco period. This is a novelty ite...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Zinc

Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Miami, FL
Crucifix from the mid-1800s with a carved shroud or veil depicting Christ in the base. This unique and remarkable antique crucifix can both be used as a table and as a wall crucifix. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one in the Art Deco style with this combination of materials and techniques. The overall design and size is what stands out first, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The relatively large base of this unique crucifix is a work of religious art in its own right. It is almost as if the cross is growing from this beautiful base and the cross itself too comes with a number of superbly inlays details. With their symbolic meaning of birth and resurrection it is obvious why the artist / sculptor so tastefully incorporated them here. Apart from a minor 'lean' to the left, the cross itself too is in excellent condition. If one were to speak of a trinity in this crucifix then the unique base and cross are completed with an equally striking, solid bronze corpus of Christ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco 1930s French eight-passenger airliner built by Dewoitine. The Airplane was an all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane. The pilot and co-pilot were seated side by side in a cabin located forward of the wing leading edge. A radio operator station was located behind the pilots, and it had a passenger cabin for eight passengers. The landing gear had trouser-type fairings on the main gear legs. The aircraft first flew on 11 July 1933 powered by three Hispano-Suiza 9V radial engines...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Vintage Coco Chanel Clip On Earrings Costume Jewelry
By Coco Chanel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: L: 1 3/8in W: 1 3/8in This Pair of Vintage Coco Chanel Clip On Earrings are truly spectacular!! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Paul Poiret s Two Editions de Luxe
Located in New York, NY
Paul Poiret's career began in the Belle Epoque, when fashion was defined by imprisoning corsets, restrictive tailoring, and ethereal colors. Opening his own fashion house in 1904, he...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Jewellery by Cartier Christie s Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jewellery by Cartier Christie's Published by Christie's, Geneva, 1992, Auction Hardcover Book Catalog. The Art of Cartier Habsburg Feldman auction hardcover. 135 page catalog June 28...
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1990s European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Cabaret Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 66 cms. alt. without base 55, and 22cm aroung...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

1940 s Art Deco Partner Wind Up Musical Lighter Red and Black on Polished Chrome
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Art Deco Partner Wind-Up Musical Lighter, Red & Black with Polished Chrome A striking example of 1940s novelty Art Deco design, this Partner musical lighter combines elegance,...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

Chinese Green Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Group Of Four Antique Miniature Trunks Hatbox Candy Containers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of 3 miniature trunk form candy containers and one hat box form candy box with patent date of 1922. One box with Schrafft's label on verso, wooden ribs and a key. The ha...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stunning Art Deco diamond brooch is exceptionally designed in a platinum setting showcasing a magnificent sparkling one carat (F/vvs/vs) faceted diamond center. An array...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Platinum

Art Deco Glass Opalescent Fish by Sabino, Holiday Gift Idea
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco fish opaline glass figure miniature with mouth up by Marius Ernest Sabino. Circa 1933 “Sabino” signed. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder This Vintage Peugeot Freres Bakelite manual coffee grinder an art deco classic from Peugeot brand. The hand crank mechanism perfect f...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Uranium HOBE Festoon Bib Glass Necklace Earrings Hollywood 1930s Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Black Japanned Prog setting filled with Emerald, Peridot, and Citrine Rhinestones in Round, Emerald and Teardrop Cut. The Citrine Rhinestones are Vaseline Glass and Glow Brilliantly under UV light. Oversized stones and incredible detail make this Hobé set a piece of Costume Jewelry History. The Earring’s fit very securely and are constructed with a built in cushion roller for comfort. They measure 1.25” The Necklace is a Festoon Bib with jointed connectors creating a tailored fit that moves along with you. This stunning necklace will glitter and sparkle with every breath while lighting up the room. One jewel connection is fused, this might be an old repair, pictured. The Necklace measures 15” long Each piece is signed Hobé with the signature used 1920’s to the 1950’s. HOBE Jewelry The original Hobe family was in business in the US from 1927 to 1995. William Hobe...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and instalment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Art Deco Bakelite "Fish Themed" Still Bank, American, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This very unique still bank is a "must have" for the discerning still bank collector, in that it is made of bakelite, in addition to it having a fish theme; only a couple of other banks depict a fish. American and probably manufactured around circa 1930, (making it an Art Deco piece), this pre-war bank, though unmarked, is undoubtedly a bakelite product; that company having been formed in 1922, utilizing the discovery and patent of bakelite in 1907 and 1909 respectively. Art Deco collectors would find this piece highly decorative and "period" compatible. This fish bank is in excellent and all original condition. The bank is rare in and of itself, but another element that makes it particularly scarce is the fact that, other than the old "knife in the slot" there was no way to remove the coins once the bank was filled without smashing it apart and destroying it. Great gift for that February/March pisces birthday. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 5" high x 2 1/8" wide Note:I am a leading specialist in the field of vintage coin banks...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Antique Weidlich Brothers Art Deco Male Bowling or Bowler Sculpture on a Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sculpture was made by the Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company of the United States in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Granite, Silver Plate

RONSON 1937 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Desk cigarettes humidor box with lighter designed by Ronson. This is an amazing desk cigarettes box & touch-tip lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This is a rare near mint box with a single lid with a five-barrels hinge and an integrated touch tip striker lighter. It was designed with strong geometric patterns and crafted in solid chromed steel. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great color contrast and the interiors are lined up with natural cedar wood. Extremely well made and solid construction with great care and attention to details. This surely is a very decorative piece and should be a great conversation item. Model: 16268. Country: New Jersey, United States. Period: Art Deco, 1937. Materials: Chromed steel, cedar wood, black lacquer. Weight: 897.5 Grams, (1.96 Pounds). Measurements: 203 mm by 102 mm by 89 mm (8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "FASHIONED BY RONSON NEWARK NJ US PATS BRITISH PAT IN CANADA 1935 NEWARK NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. RONSON-TOUCH-TIP ". The Ronson Lighter Company The company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace. Louis Vincent Aronson Louis Vincent Aronson was an American inventor, industrialist and philanthropist who is best remembered as the inventor of Ronson lighters. "He was a son of Simon and Jennie Aronson, who were natives of Prussia. He was born December 25, 1869, in New York City, and there his boyhood was spent. Aronson was an exceptionally gifted young man who graduated from public school at the age of 12 before entering a New York Technical School specializing in metallurgy, practical metal working and mechanical drawing. At the same time, he set up a laboratory in the basement of his parents' home where he experimented with plating processes and turned-out money-making items while he devised ways of metalizing common items, in a durable finish of matte gold, including flowers, butterflies, animal claws and baby shoes. Aronson natural ability for designing was honed at the technical school and served him well throughout his life. He excelled and completed the School four year academic program in three years. When he graduated in 1886, at the age of 16, he was qualified as an Expert Metallurgist, Draftsman and Designer, he also had a high-level knowledge of Chemistry. He returned to the school five years later as an instructor in metallurgy for several years before devoting all his time to his own company. When he was 24 years old, he sold the rights to a commercially valuable metal plating process according to Urban Cummings book Ronson, The World’s Greatest Lighters, Wick Lighters 1913–2000. He gained public recognition when he won an award in 1893 from the Belgian government for the creation of the first non-toxic match, and young businessman Aronson received 50,000 Francs, equaling $10,000 in U.S. dollars. In 1897 he received a U.S. patent (592,227) for a match design (called the Wind-match) that would light in windy conditions or when wet. He continued working on his match designs including inventing the “Birds Eye” or “Kitchen” match that had a dual-tip design in 1903; this was an important safety improvement because friction matches of the day would sometimes light accidentally especially when stepped on or while in one’s pocket. He realized that placing a small friction ignition chemical on the tip instead of the entire match-head greatly limited accidental ignition. This style of match is still in use today. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter: Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Pp-168 Figure-187 for this box illustrated. Note: This piece and the touch-tip lighter are empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier, Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson cigarettes...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Cut Glass Enamel Perfume Bottle, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this extremely stylish Art Deco cut glass scent bottle, dating to the 1930's and originating from England we believe. Fabu...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cut Glass

Art Deco Matching pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a highly collectable pair of 1930s Art Deco cocktail cufflinks with plenty of Jazz Age panache. Made of shiny silvered chrome engine turned metal, with a geometric enamelled ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Chrome

Cartier Never Stop Tank Collection 2012 Hardcover Catalog
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Never Stop Tank Wat Collection 2012 Hardcover Catalog, Brochure Portfolio. Hard Cover, text in English with price list. Beautiful small catalog showing celebrities wearing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

ANTIQUE FORTNUM MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920’s Fortnum & Mason Backgammon Set in period leather and velvet c...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Velvet, Bakelite, Oak

Opal and Diamond Art Deco Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is typical stylistic and original Art Deco ring. Opal is natural and ring itself is palladium with nicely appointed floral pattern engraving around the entire band. There are...
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20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Opal

Art Deco Mirror And Hair Brush Set, Geometric Enamel Design, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco antique enamelled chrome metal two piece dressing table set with a jazzy Art Deco design in pea green and black. The set consists of a hand mirror...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Cartier Mini Oval SG Santos Cigarette Lighter With Original Box Paperwork
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Mini Oval SG Steel Santos Cigarette Lighter With Original Box Paperwork Made in Paris, France Santos de Cartier Mini lighter, with a brushed palladium-finish metal c...
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Alabaster Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, alabaster and lapis lazuli match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and alabaster match striker has a globular form. The surface of the alabaster body has a carved textured finish which composes a match striker. The body of this antique match striker...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle French, 20th Century Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth. This charming set consists of twelve Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Art Deco collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Cartier, Louis Vincent Aronson, Alfred Dunhill, and Zenith. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $248,500 while the average work can sell for $1,110.

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