20th Century Decorative Arts & Design
Online Auction from January 28 to February 4, 2026
Our upcoming online sale offers a journey through a century of decorative creation, giving collectors and enthusiasts alike a rich and coherent overview of the movements that shaped the history of Design and the Decorative Arts in the 20th century, from Art Nouveau to the stylistic boldness of the 2000s.
Among the highlights of the sale are glassworks by Daum, Gallé, and Lalique, emblematic of the elegance and refinement of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The selection also includes ceramics from the 1950s, reflecting the inventiveness and optimism of the postwar period, as well as a group of Scandinavian furniture with clean lines that combine functionality and comfort. Modern lighting completes the ensemble, illustrating the evolution of forms and uses through to the end of the century.
Offered with attractive estimates, this sale aims to be accessible while maintaining high standards of quality, and is expected to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned design enthusiasts.
LALIQUE
“Gaillon” ceiling light, also known as the “Acanthus” model, in molded-pressed white glass.
Molded relief signature “R. Lalique France” on the rim of the bowl. Model created in 1927 and not reissued after 1947.
Height: 75 cm – Diameter: 45.5 cm
€2,000 – 3,000
CARL KAUBA (1865-1922)
“Dancer with Veil”
Mechanical sculpture in bronze with a two-tone patina, depicting a nude young woman with articulated arms,
holding a fold of her cape in each hand and revealing her nudity when the clasp securing it is released. Signed “C. Kauba” on the back of the base.
Height: 21 cm – Width: 14.5 cm
€1,000 – €1,500
CHARLES FLANDRE (Attributed to)
Large elm bookcase with five vertical uprights and sixteen shelves, floor-to-ceiling installation.
Height: 260 cm – Length: 255 cm – Depth: 24 cm
€1,000 – €2,000
MITHÉ ESPELT (1923–2020)
Circular mirror “Piques” in stamped and glazed earthenware, grey with a radiating blue and gold decoration.
Green felt backing. Circa 1952.
Diameter: 25 cm
€800 – €1,000
MADO JOLAIN AND RENÉ LEGRAND
Coffee table with a rectangular top of glazed faience tiles in orange, black, and yellow, on a wrought-iron base. Unsigned.
Height: 41 cm – Length: 78 cm – Width: 46.5 cm
€400-€600
SCHNEIDER
Pair of vases, ovoid in shape on a heel foot, in acid-etched multilayer glass, decorated with flowers and stylized ovals in deep red standing out against a green ground,
with yellow flower centers. Signed “Charder” within the decoration and “Le Verre Français” on the base.
Height: 23 cm
€200-€400
20TH CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS & DESIGN
Online Auction from January 28 to February 4, 2026
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