Vintage Art Deco Dessert Forks, Set of 2 – Amber Translucent Handles, Stainless Steel, Austria/Germany

A charming pair of Art Deco dessert forks with elegant amber translucent handles, engraved decoration and stainless steel tines.

Style and Material

Dating from approximately the 1930s to 1950s, these forks beautifully capture the refined geometric lines and warm colors of the Art Deco period. The handles are made of an early translucent plastic with the appearance of Bakelite or Catalin (untested). In Austria and Germany, forks like these were often included in evening sets, used for cocktail parties or for serving appetizers and light meals.

Dimensions and Details

• Set of 2 forks
• Length: 17 cm (6.7 in)
• Width of fork head: 1.1 cm
• Material: stainless steel, amber translucent early plastic (Bakelite/Catalin style, untested)
• Origin: Austria/Germany
• Age: probably 1930s–1950s

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of use.

Who They’re For

For collectors of vintage cutlery, Art Deco tableware and early plastics – a unique detail for a stylish table.

Care

Wash by hand and dry immediately.

Price is for the set of 2 forks. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

Eisenstadt, the flea market. Among ordinary cutlery lay this pair of forks, amber-colored and faintly translucent, as if they had stored up light. Made for cocktail parties, for small bites between conversations. How many conversations have they already accompanied, a glass in the other hand?

Amber that holds light — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop