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Vintage Art Deco Abstract Spot Light Aeronautical Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 37 in D 2 in
Life Magazine Art Deco Showgirls Cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Barbara Shermund.
For about two decades, until the 1940s, Shermund helped Ross and his first art editor
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, a shock above the right ear caused a crack which was sealed on the spot with the means at hand so
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Port Advertising Sign, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco port sign of Porto Rolaria.
Old advertising sign for the aperitif drink Port - Porto
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs
Materials
Paper
LOUIS ICART Art Deco Etching " Modern Eve ", Art Deco, signed and dated 1933
By Louis Icart
Located in leucate, FR
for illustration of similar example.
Good condition, old damp spots.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 1.58 in
Art Deco Couple In Front of Black and White Art Deco Architecture
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Illustrator Charles Perry Weimer creates a powerfully graphic depiction of a 1930s couple
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Art Deco Glass Vase Yellow and Brown Stains or Spots
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored Art Deco vase. Yellow 'stains' on top and brown 'stains' on the bottom. Nice size
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
X MARKS THE SPOT - 1920's Original Illustration
By Joan Fairfax Whiteside ARRC FMAA
Located in London, GB
J Fairfax Whiteside ARRC FMAA 1904 - 2001
X MARKS THE SPOT
Gouache, signed lower right
Image size
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Jan and Joel Martel "L'Accordioniste" The Accordion Player Sculpture Art Deco
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
, which strongly favored Art Deco and Cubist influences. They shared a workshop and jointly issued their
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Art Deco Salesman's Suitcases
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is an art piece created from vintage salesman sample suitcases. The texture is amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Art
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
Vintage Art Deco Compact in white metal with a highly stylised design in black and pink enamelling
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 51.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Dark Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Flame" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 53.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" round - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade unique art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch "Nature Crown" - handmade unique art decoration
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Garden Torch - "Ammon" on oak column - handmade art object - small
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column and Oxidated Garden Torch - "Wings" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 66.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Cube" - straight handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Cube" - straight handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 51.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" angled - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" round - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" round - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" angled - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade unique art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade unique art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 45.28 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column and Oxidated Garden Torch - "Wings" - handmade unique art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 66.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Garden Torch - "Ammon" on oak column - handmade art object - small
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Garden Torch - "Wings" on dark oxidated column - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on anoxidated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 66.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - straight handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 45.28 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Garden Torch - "Ammon", on oak column - handmade art object - small
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Garden Torch - "Wings", on dark oxidated column - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on anoxidated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 66.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Dragon" - 70cm - handmade art object decoration
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
If the spot is set up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Oak Column and Garden Torch - "Nature" - angled handmade unique art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
during the art deco period by the jewelry and luxury watches makers Cress Arrow Co., back in the 1925
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Free Shipping
W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
Neo Deco – 26-01-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Deco/Art Nouveau :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Category
2010s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
H 8.3 in W 11.7 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco 1930s Pedestal Table
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Welcome to the glamour and elegance of 1930s Art Deco encapsulated in this exquisite wooden
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A French Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet, with two cupboards to each side opening to reveal two shelves
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Gorham Sterling Silver, Enamel, & Leather Wallet or Billfold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco wallet or billfold.
By Gorham.
In enameled sterling silver, enamel
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 4.88 in W 3.38 in Dm 0.38 in
French Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
accentuate the natural beauty of Koto veneers, a shelf underneath offers ample open space for displaying art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Euro Mercury Glass Articulated Wall Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
nice ringed pattern. It had a bit of a deco look to it we have a small collection that is priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Clean Lined Art Deco Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Art Deco mirror, American, circa 1940s. Retains wonderful original patina with some age
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Glass Ewer by Schneider
By Schneider Glass
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Charles Schneider, French Art Deco glass ewer.
Pink and yellow powdered glass with spots in orange
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Darmstadt, DE
French bronze chandelier from the Art Deco period with alabaster shell shade, suspended from three
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Rug 350x247 cm
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Art Deco Rug 350x247 Cm "
China rug, Sanghai all in tencel silk with symmetrical floral pattern
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Deco Sterling Silver Dresser or Vanity Box Presented by Andrew Mellon
By Adie Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Art Deco sterling silver presentation dresser or vanity box.
By Adie Brothers of
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.88 in W 4.63 in D 3.63 in
Art Deco Blanc de Chine Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Porcelain blanc de chine elephant, Austria, Art Deco period. Chip on tip of ear and front right
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iridescent Art Deco glass vase 1930s.
This is a very distinct and unique glass vase in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Tree
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This French Art Deco hand-wrought iron hall tree dates from the 1930s. The stand has a central
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Umbrella Stands
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Art Deco Spots For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of art deco spots for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct art deco spots — often made from metal, glass and silver — can elevate any home. Art deco spots have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco and Hollywood Regency art deco spots are consistently popular styles. Art deco spots have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Boyton and Unity Manufacturing Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Art Deco Spots?
Prices for art deco spots start at $215 and top out at $6,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Art Deco Spots
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
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