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Art Deco Serving Pieces

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
Pair of Art Deco Briarwood Italian Serving Trays with 800 Silver Handles, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Art Deco briarwood serving trays with 800 silver handles. This wonderful pair of items were produced in Italy during the 1930s and they are signed FC. The futurist...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver

1930's Art Deco Chrome Round Tray
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco round tray made of chromed metal and milk glass.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Art Deco Percolator and Sugar Bowl
Located in South Salem, NY
An Art Deco coffee service in chrome plated aluminum with orange bakelite handles and spout. A similar example of the handles style and color w...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Silver Plated Art Deco Serving Trolley
By Drakes Silversmiths
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a silver plated Art Deco serving trolley, likely manufactured by Drakes of London, with fitted interior, provision for heaters and plate stand, circa 1930s.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco 1930's Serving Barware Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
A cute size and original 1930's German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse painted design on glass. Condition is very good, no damage, minor signs of age. Very distinctive Deco ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Glass, Softwood, Paint

Egyptian Revival Silver Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival silver salt cellars. Pair English sterling silver Egyptian Revival salt cellars with repoussè with original cobalt ovoid shape liners with sphinxes, obelisks, sunburst and other neoclassical decorations. Fine pair of silver salts...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Barware Serving Set Tray and Crystal Dishes by Quist
Located in Atlanta, GA
German silversmith Quist designed this elegant Art Deco barware serving set for cocktails or appetizers in the 1930s. The set features a large silver plate hexagonal serving tray with carved metal handles. Six blown crystal serving dishes...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal

Big Art Deco Nickel- Plated Serving Plate Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco nickel- plated serving plate Vienna around 1920s Brass nickel-plated Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Brass, Nickel

Large Art Déco Tray Glass Metal Parrot Motif, 1920s/1930s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful very large old tray from the 1920s/1930s. The base is made of glass and has a reverse glass motif depicting a pair of parrots perched on a branch. The basic color is amber,...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Metal

Luxury Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Chrome Serving Tray with Gold Gilt Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Van Cleef & Arpels tray in chrome with gold gilt handles A good looking and highly decorative serving tray which brings a sense of ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

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 Serving Pieces

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Silver

Art Deco Nickel Serving Tray, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Art Deco Hammered Nickel tray, 20th Century. Hand-crafted round tray with riveted handles. Stamped 'Handcraft by Arrow Metal New York.'
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Nickel

Art Deco American Covered Ceramic Dish by Westighouse for Hall
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful example of American art deco design on this beautiful covered dish, excellent condition and beautiful yellow pastel color.
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

French Double Headed Dragon Tray 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful hand carved double headed dragon tray with curved edges and two raised handles in the form of a dragon tail, the tail detailed with carved scal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Wood

c.1930s-1940s Art Deco Lucite Circular Structured Handheld Serving Beverage Tray
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1930's-1940's Art Deco Lucite Circular Structured Handheld Serving Beverage Tray RARE This unique and rare serving tray is a beautiful Art Deco piece;...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Lucite

Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Art Deco pewter creamer and three bowls.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Art Deco pewter creamer and three bowls. 1940s. The jug measures: 7.5 x 7.5 cm. Largest bowl measures: 13.5 x 6 cm....
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Stunning Vintage Webster Wilcox Sterling Silver Plated Wine Drinks Serving Tray
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely sterling silver plated Webster & Wilcox serving tray. A good looking and highly decorative servin...
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20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Restored Coffee Tea Set and Tray Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Coffee tea set and tray Art Deco newly restored fresh silver plate. An unusual design with a rope chain created for all handles gives this set a speci...
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1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Turtle Shaped Metal Cooking Mold, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique turtle shaped desert cooking mold. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of ag...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Metal

"Canard Annamite" Candy Box by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Canard annamite" candy box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine", p. 99. France, CIRC...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Art Deco Aluminum Serving Tray with wood Handles, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Art Deco aluminum serving tray with macassar wood handles and mirrored glass top. This wonderful article was produced in Italy in the 1930s. A wonderful piece that will e...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Aluminum

Murano, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Fruit Service, 1+10 Pcs, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for Upsala Ekeby; 1930 "Jazz" pattern fruit service, with large serving platter and ten small plates, with a different motif...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Small Art Deco Oval Porcelain Tile Serving Tray with Stylish Yellow & Gray Motif
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition and beautiful small serving tray. This rare size Art Deco serving tray with the oval pattern in beautiful yellow is in near-mint condition. It ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Tiffany Sterling Silver 79-Piece Flatware Set in Faneuil Pattern Art Deco
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver flatware set from the 1920's in Faneuil pattern and Art Deco style, with a beautiful geometric design, consisting of 91pieces: - 6 salad forks measuri...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chrome and Black Glass Rectangular Serving Tray from England
Located in Austin, TX
A period Art Deco rectangular serving tray for drinks and cocktails from England, featuring two opposing handles and frame of chromed metal surroundin...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome, Metal

Silver Plated Airplane-Themed Tableware, circa 1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful silver-plated egg cup and spoon set with an airplane motif, dating to the early 1910s. The set includes four matching footed egg cups. The cups sit upon the stack...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver

Art Deco Salt and Pepper Cellars with Toothpick Holder around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco salt and pepper cellars with toothpick holder around 1920s Brass polished and stove-enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Brass

William Spratling Sterling Silver Cheese Board with Knife
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Cheese board by William Spratling was created circa 1958 in Mexico; the board decoration has sterling silver bands situated diagonally on the edges of the wood making match with the ...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Liberty & Co. Ltd Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons made by Liberty & Co. Ltd in the...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Rectangular Framed Geometric Hand Painted Paper Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco rectangular serving tray with geometric design hand painted paper framed under glass with blue and ivory painted wood frame. One wood and chrome handle on each end. Frame ha...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Carlton Ware Art Deco Rouge Royal Lustre Pagoda Pattern Sweet Meat Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made Art Deco Carlton Ware pottery Rouge Royal Pagoda pattern oval sweet meat dish dating between 1935 and 1955. The dish stands on a na...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Pottery

Art Deco Lazy Susan Serving Stand Tray, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
A superb Art Deco 1930's lazy Susan (a turntable (rotating tray) originating from Germany. Placed on a table or countertop to aid in distributing food / ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome, Aluminum

Vintage Manning, Bowman Art Deco Stainless Steel Double Warmer 2 Ceramic Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Manning - Bowman Art Deco stainless steel double warmer 2 ceramic dishes. Item features 2 removable ceramic dishes, stainless steel lids, wooden ha...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Metal

Art Deco Chrome and Glass Serving Piece by Chase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1930s Art Deco serving piece that could be used as a cream and sugar or salt and pepper set that is made of chrome and frosted glass. The set includes the lidded double server on stand, a plate rest, and a pair of glass spoons...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Art Deco Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Cup/Goblet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a silver 925 filigree cup/goblet. It is entirely decorated with very well done filigree work. There are large sizes of hearts and long diamonds adorning the bowl part of the ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Salmon Colored Bowl on Legs, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosaline-colored bowl on snail legs, made of mass-dyed glass pressed by HSG Zabkowice in the interwar years. Very good condition height: 9cm, diameter 24cm.
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Glass

French Art Deco Style Cut Crystal Covered Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century French cut crystal art deco style tableware covered serving piece. The piece features a geometric art deco style shape and a gilt top brass pinecone finial covers r...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Brass

French Silver Art Deco Centerpiece and Mirrored Tray
Located in Oakland, CA
A silver and mirrored centerpiece, elaborate and ornamental from the late 1920s. The great metalwork was created by Orfevrerie Dilecta, a French company that specialized in these pieces (often called Jardinieres). They began production in the Art Nouveau Period, later evolving into the geometric floral patterns of the Art Deco era. Between 1906 and the 1930s every fashionable home would have had something like this filled with fruit or flowers to grace a formal dining table...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

French Art Deco Horn, Bakelite & Silver Plate Salad Servers, a Cased Set of Two
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Art Deco styled salad serving set made of natural horn, Bakelite, and silver plate, circa 1920s. Found in une vente de Maison de Maitre in Vouvent, the Vendée region of Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Japanese Cherry Blossoms
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant serving tray features Japanese cherry blossom scenes painted on glass and art deco period designs. This is a beautiful example perfe...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Mahogany, Paint, Glass

French Faience Shell Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience shell plate Henriot Quimper circa 1930. Painted with a bretonne with her traditional costume.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Faience

Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and numbered. Silver plated. The knife is stamped grapefruit stainless steel, knife probably bone. England Art Deco, circa 1930. Comes in original box in green velvet and beige silk very good condition. The spoons decorated with an Art Deco decor...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver

20th Century French Art Deco Silver Plated Crumble Shovel, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Art Deco silver plated crumble shovel with pinecone representing. Beautiful quality. Stamp at the back.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Traditional Metal Round Tray, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Spanish metal round tray. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Metal

Art Deco Nickel Plated Glass Serving Plate with Wicker Handle around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel plated glass serving plate with wicker handle around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Nickel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Set Of 12 Butter Knives 1932 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1932 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome set of 12 Sterling Silver Butter Knives, are presented in...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Art Deco flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our antique flatware sets...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rattail Pattern Sterling Silver Set Tea Spoons & Sugar Tongs, Art Deco Period
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1932 by Cooper Brothers & Sons, this handsome set of 12 Rattail pattern sterling silver tea spoons & sugar tongs, are presented in their original box. Each...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Traditional Metal Tray in a Folding Stand, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Spanish metal tray in a folding stand. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Metal

Art Deco, 1930s French Mirror and Chrome Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
Original, 1930s Art Deco French mirror drinks tray, lovely design, made from mirror and chromed aluminium. Would look fabulous with cocktail glas...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Catalan Modernist Copper Tray from Barcelona, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Catalan modernist copper tray. Manufactured in Barcelona, circa 1920. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Copper

Art Deco Duplex Chrome & Glass Jelly Dish by Chase
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Art Deco duplex chrome and glass jelly dish by Chase, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"D x 4.5". #2004.
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Chrome

Silver Metal Bottle Holder, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant Art Deco bottle holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

French Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Bottle Holder Cradle
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant French Art Deco style bottle holder cradle. This beautiful bottle holder is made of silvered brass in circa 1950s. Dimensions: height: 20....
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Brass

WMF 'Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik' Art Deco Silver Plated Sugar Bowl & Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) Art Deco silver plated sugar bowl and cream jug with an impressed seed design dating from aro...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

French Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Flowers, Oak and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely French Art Deco style oak serving tray with hand painted floral and foliage motifs under glass. Signed. This elegant tray features beautiful Art Deco style handles, is stur...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Paint, Glass, Oak

Art Déco Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set with Tray, Around 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant 5-piece silver centerpiece consisting of a coffee pot, teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and a tray. Bulbous, raised vessels, narrowing again towards the opening, with a vertical...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver

Art Deco serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver plate and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco serving pieces made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen, Argentor of Vienna, and Chase Brass and Copper Company. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $498 and tops out at $498 while the average work can sell for $498.

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