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Art Nouveau set of 6 Knife Rests Poppy Flowers Gallia Christofle Silver Plated
By Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
This set of 6 knife-rests with blooming poppy flowers is a very good and typical Art Nouveau design
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900
By Gallia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Gallia centerpiece. It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Metal

Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate, Metal

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
table. Designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle, each rest features a unique
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20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
H 1.5 in W 11.25 in D 12.38 in
Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle French, c. 1930 Bird: height 2cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

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24-Piece Set of Baccarat Hand-Cut Crystal "Harcourt 1841" Stemware, Modern
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"Noodle" the Dachshund Dog Letter and Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
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Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
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Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 large knifes, 12 large forks and 1...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1880, each silver plated piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal; it includes ...
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Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
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This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in the 1950s. The dog features a long...
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Art Nouveau Push Bell, France, 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau push bell - Silvered metal. Made in France 1900´s.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Art Nouveau Push Bell, France, 1900
Art Nouveau Push Bell, France, 1900
H 6.78 in W 2.88 in D 0.48 in
Japanese Cast bronze sculpture of a Dachshund Dog
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1578 Cast bronze of a dachshund dog.
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Murano Vintage Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Dachshund Dog Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso, Alfredo Barbini
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Dachshund English 1960s Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Lovely folk art sausage dog floor lamp, great detail to the features. Rewired with bronze rope twisted silk flex. Delightful vintage light. Made in England in the 1960s.
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Dachshund English 1960s Floor Lamp
Dachshund English 1960s Floor Lamp
H 60.63 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Dachshund Boot Scraper #2
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
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Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Set of 12 Different Silver Plated Art Deco Knife Rests Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Knife rests, silver plated metal (probably bronze) Set of 12 different animal figures in original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

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Bronze

Boxed Set of 12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests ca. 1930
By Paul Rouze, Gerard Sandoz
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
Each of the 12 knife rests in this set is in the form of a highly stylised animal. The design is a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Eight-Piece
By Christofle, Gallia, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare set of eight silver plated knife-rests in the shape of different animals: dove, bear, lion
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Set of 12 French Art Deco Sandoz Animals Knife Rests by Gallia
By Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 silver plated animal knife-rests after a model created by the animal sculptor Edouard
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests in original case. 
By Gallia, Christofle
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist/ Maker
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Gallia, Designed by Sandoz, Silver Plated
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. 2 x 6 different
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Vintage 1920s French Sheffield and Silverplate

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Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case, France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case.
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case, with original
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
knife rests are made by Gallia Christofle (Christofle et Cie) and are presented in an original fitted
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
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Complete Set Of 12 Sandoz Christofle's Gallia Animal Knife Rests
Located in Oakland, CA
RARE to find a complete BOXED set of 12 animal KNIFE RESTS from Christofle, France & signed O
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Set of 12 french Art Deco silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 french Art Deco silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests Designed by Marcel Sandoz for the
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist / Maker
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

A set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia.
Located in Antwerp, BE
rests by Gallia in original case. Gallia, Christofle. Design by Sandoz for Gallia. Every piece has
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Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice complete set of 12 silver plated animal knife rests in the original case. Lovely design
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests in Case by Gallia, Christofle, 1935
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
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 A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Set of Boxes in Crystal, Silvered Metal and Macassar Ebony
By Gallia
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cut crystal circular candy dish. Silvered metal lid, Macassar ebony knob. Very rare deluxe Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Bowls

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Art Deco Gallia Shaker
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, silver plated pepper shaker in the form of a stylized monkey resting his chin on his
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Gallia Shaker
Art Deco Gallia Shaker
H 3.15 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Christofle Art Deco Set 12 Playing Card Knife Rests, c.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco set 12 playing card Knife Rests c.1930. Rare set, each terminal depicting a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Sandoz Animal Silver Knife Rests with Salt and Pepper Two Boxes for Christofle
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Oakland, CA
Sandoz animal silver knife rests with salt and pepper two boxed set rare for Christofle Galia
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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12 Metal Knife Rests by Christofle Gallia
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Bochum, NRW
12 silvered metal knife rests represented as stylized animals. Alfenide metal. Designed by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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12 Metal Knife Rests by Christofle Gallia
12 Metal Knife Rests by Christofle Gallia
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Exquisite Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plate Knife Rests by Gallia
By Gallia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set of 12 knife rests feature stylized animals in a Cubist Art Deco manner.These are
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20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Set of 12 French Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist/ Maker
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Sandoz for the Gallia line of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

A Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Sandoz for the Gallia line of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Art Deco Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
quality and heavily made knife rests are made by Gallia Christofle (Christofle et Cie) and are presented
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Art Deco Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
Art Deco Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
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Set of 12 Knife Rests by Gallia for Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Sandoz for the Gallia line of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Art Deco Sandoz for Gallia Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests
By Christofle, Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
bears and two lions. The quality and heavily made knife rests are made by Gallia Christofle (Christofle
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Sandoz for Gallia Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests
Art Deco Sandoz for Gallia Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests
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H 0.99 in W 0.89 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Boxed set of 12 Knife Rests By Gallia Christofle
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Deco set of 12 knife rests in their original fitted box Each animal is silver plated and
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Set of 12 Christofle "Gallia" Silver Plated Knife Rests Dated, circa 1920
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A set of 12 Christofle 'Gallia' Metal Knife Rests; The Design Attributed to Eduard Marcel Sandoz
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Set of 12 Silvered Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case, France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Silver Plated Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Christofle Gallia
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of 12 silver plated knife rests, from the French brand Gallia, Christofle. The knife
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Vintage 1960s Tableware

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Set of 12 Silvered Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia Christofle 1930
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests in Case Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case, France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Silver-Plated Christofle Gallia Art Deco Coffee Strainer Pair
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Christofle of Paris Art Deco coffee strainers from the original line of Gallia metal
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20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Metal

Art Deco Animal Knife Rest Set of 12 in Original Fitted Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complete set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests in their original fitted case. The chromium plated
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Silver Art Deco Midcentury Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Oakland, CA
we have ever had. Curved wooden handles and pieces that rest on silver feet, it takes the formal and
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Set of 12 Christofle 'Gallia' Metal Knife Rests
By Christofle, Gallia
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Christofle Art Deco Animal Knife Rests - France 1925
By Gallia
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests in the Original Fitted Box, France , 1925. The Stylized Set
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tableware

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Metal

Set of Animal Knife Rests by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Christofle Gallia
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 silver plated knife rests by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the silversmith Christofle Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Christofle Silver Sauce Boat
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
head serving spoon, with a cut-out to so it rests perfectly over the edge of the bowl. The base of
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20th Century French Serving Bowls

Christofle Silver Sauce Boat
Christofle Silver Sauce Boat
H 2.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Sandoz & Gallia of Metal Knife Rests
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Edouard-Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) for Gallia silversmith Twelve silver animal-shaped knife
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Sandoz & Gallia of Metal Knife Rests
Sandoz & Gallia of Metal Knife Rests
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 4.26 in
Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six Pc, Original Box
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Gallia, Christofle
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
six silver plated knife-rests in the shape of different animals: dove, bear, lion, pig, greyhound and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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Gallia Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gallia rest available at 1stDibs. A gallia rest — often made from metal, silver plate and silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a gallia rest — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A gallia rest made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Gallia, Christofle and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz each produced at least one beautiful gallia rest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gallia Rest?

The average selling price for a gallia rest at 1stDibs is $1,745, while they’re typically $896 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at art-deco Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

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

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.