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French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1930's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1930's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco bookends made of marble and brass panther figures.
Width one: 9 cm
Width together: 18
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Art Deco Bear Sculpture signed Debrieu
Located in Beirut, LB
Bear sculpture in white enameled and crackled ceramic, representing a bear signed at the lower part
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Ceramic Polar Bear, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco polar bear by Dax, France, 1930s. Width: 16.3"(41.5cm), Height: 8.4"(21.4cm), Depth
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Desbarbieux French Art Deco Ceramic Bear at Saint-Clément, Ca. 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic sculpture of a bear by Desbarbieux at Saint-Clement, France, ca.1930. Black
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture of a Bear by Martel
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture platform.
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s. Mottled glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Vase, 1914-1918
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Charles Schneider Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1914-1918. Unusual vase colored
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s. Mottled
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1924-1928
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, ca.1924-1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1928-1929
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, 1928-1929
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
W P A Style Terracotta "Bear" Sculpture, Art Deco, Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
W P A style terracotta "BEAR" sculpture, Art Deco, Modern, charming stylized depiction. Painted
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Illuminated Bear Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco illuminated bear sculpture
pair of bears on the ice
origin Italy, circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970s. We offer this silver plated polar bear drink shaker. Head comes off and has a drainer
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Art Deco metal polar bear 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful Art Deco polar bear figurine is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Made of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Silverplated Seated Bear Cocktail Shaker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco-style silver-plated seated bear cocktail shaker
Enjoy your cocktail experience with this
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Brighten up your bookcase with these stunning marble and metal bear bookends. Made of high-quality
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Sculpture of a Bear by Martel
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
This highly stylized modernist sculpture of a bronze bear provides a rare opportunity to own a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Carvin Black Panther Art Deco Bronze Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
started selling our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture platform.
Louis
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 16 in W 28 in D 16 in
Royal Copenhagen Danish35 porcelain Art deco 1930 bear vase.
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain circa 1930 bear vase.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Art Deco Brass Bull and Bear Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Art Deco bookends with a brass bull and bear mounted on a black pedestal plinth
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bronze Bear Sculpture by Carvin, Art Deco, France, 1930s
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Ulm, DE
Bronze sculpture “Bear” by “Louis-Albert Carvin” (1875-1951)
Original Art Deco, France, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Paul Milet Sevres French Art Deco Stoneware Bear, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bear by Paul MILET, 8, rue Troyon, Sèvres, France, 1930s. Height : 32.5cm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Brass & Marble Bull and Bear Bookends
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of art deco brass bull and bear bookends. These lovely bookends feature a green marbled
Category
20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Grisby bear bronze bookends, France, circa 1925.
Mounted over brown marble base. signed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 original ART DECO bookends with polar bears marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco polar bears bookends - 1930s
These beautiful polar bears supports are originals from the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
The Old Trees (Art Deco) - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Picart le Doux
The Old Trees (Art Deco), 1925
Original woodcut
Handsigned in pencil
Category
1920s Art Deco Landscape Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Tribute to Cezanne : The Bathers (Art Deco) - Original wooodcut
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Picart le Doux
Tribute to Cezanne : The Bathers (Art Deco), 1923
Original woodcut
Printed
Category
1920s Art Deco Landscape Prints
Materials
Woodcut
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s.
Polished Brass Bull and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Joseph Franz Pallenberg, Bear, German Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1920s
By Joseph Franz Pallenberg
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco
Joseph Franz Pallenberg
Bear
Patinated Bronze
ca. 1920’s
Signed “Jos. Pallenberg
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage Poster Chessington Zoo Circus Bear Jill Surrey London Art Deco
Located in London, GB
depicting a a bear named Jill with the title above and down the side in stylised lettering and the rest of
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
1931 original poster of Cassandre for the Thomson brand - Art Deco Advertising
By Adolphe Jean-Marie (AM) Cassandre
Located in PARIS, FR
in the 1930s such as the Bifur and Peignot.
Art Deco - Electronics - Advertising
Graphic Alliance
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Ceramic Bear Couple "sur la banquise", 1935
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Couple of bears by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde's, France, ca.1935. French Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.59 in W 24.41 in D 5.32 in
Italian Art Deco Style Bull and Bear Bookends/Paperweights
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1167 Italian art deco style bull and bear bookends/paperweights solid brass on marble bases
bull
Category
Vintage 1960s Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker and Ice Bowl by Hazel-Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail shaker and ice bowl from the Sportsmans Series by Hazel-Atlas decorated with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Blue & White Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker Set by Hazel Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight piece Art Deco cocktail set comprising a chrome lidded cocktail shaker, ice bowl and six
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Marie Palmer-Smith - 1930s British Art Deco gouache design
Located in London, GB
MARIE PALMER-SMITH
(1899-1997)
Silver Cloud
Bears artist’s studio stamp on the reverse
Gouache on
Category
1930s Art Deco Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier (French, 1849-1927) Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lallia - British 1930s Art Deco graphic design by Marie Palmer-Smith
Located in London, GB
MARIE PALMER-SMITH
(1899-1997)
Lallia
Bears artist’s studio stamp on the reverse
Gouache
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Large Photo Collage Miami Beach Art Deco Neon Architectural Photograph Cuban Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Large original, vintage, Ektacolor print collage
Depicts art deco architectural facade of Publix
Category
1980s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper, C Print
Art Déco Style Cubist Craquelé Polar Bear , L&v Ceram, France, circa 1970
By L&V Ceramics
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco style cubist craquelé glazed polar bear
L&V Ceram, France, circa 1970
Measures: 30
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market.
With
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Polar Bear Cocktail Set, Hazel-Atlas, Shaker, Ice Bowl & 14 Glasses
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco 16 piece suite of barware from the Sportsmen Series by Hazel-Atlas. Cocktail shaker, ice
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Boy in a landscape, large art deco period painting
Located in Norwich, GB
a timeless quality, but also hint of art deco.
It is a work from the 1930s by Eugène Maria Cordier
Category
1930s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24.81 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
Marble bear, Style: Art deco, Year: 1930, Sign: Fec. E. Beep
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Olivia - 1930s British Art Deco Graphic Design for Paper by Marie Palmer-Smith
Located in London, GB
MARIE PALMER-SMITH
(1899-1997)
Olivia
Bears artist’s studio stamp on the reverse
Gouache on
Category
1930s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends.
Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 6.1 in W 5.1 in D 3.2 in
Art Deco French Modernist Handmade Aubusson Gobelin Tapestry Jean Picart Le Doux
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Surfside, FL
the Manufacture nationale des Gobelins. His style is heavily influenced by Art Deco and French
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern More Art
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Polar Bear Cocktail Set - Hazel-Atlas - Complete Shaker set of 18 Box
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare complete set of 18 pieces of the 1930s Hazel-Atlas Art Deco Polar Bear cocktail shaker set in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Aluminum
H 12 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Art Deco : The Harvest - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice De LAMBERT
Art Deco : The Harvest, 1927
Original woodcut
Handsigned in pencil
Numbered
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Art Deco Bohemian Ditmar Urbach Pottery Polar Bear Bowl Videpoche
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bohemian Ditmar Urbach Pottery Polar Bear bowl Videpoche.
A Czechoslovakian 1930s pottery
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Highly Decorative Pair of Hand-Carved Art Deco Era, Wooden Sitting Bear Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and nice quality carved sitting bear bookstands.
These hand-carved bears with their
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Two 1930 Art Deco French Ceramic L&V Ceram DAX Polar Bears White & Blue Craquele
By L&V Ceramics
Located in Haarlem, NL
Two stunning Art Deco polar bears in white and blue both with craquelé glazing by the French
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 25 in W 49 in D 13 in
Bohemian Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice Art Deco Glass Polar Bears Ashtray 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
bears sitting on an iceberg.
Measures: 24 cm long and 12 cm high.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
H 12 in W 24 in D 10 in
ART DECO ANTiQUE CIRCA 1920'S POLISHED CHROME FIRE GUARD SCREEN WITH BEAR ON TOP
Located in GB
'S Art Deco polished chrome with Bear on top Fire Screen or Guard
A very good looking and well made
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Chrome
H 28.94 in W 16.93 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco Etched Glass and Silver Plate Ice Bucket W/ a Polar Bear on an Iceberg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate mounted ice bucket of clear glass with a polished pontil and decorated with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Adam Scheid 1910 Austria Desk Seal With Bear 900 Sterling Silver & Marble
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
wild bear walking to the left and at the lower part the rounded seal, which is engraved with the
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.4 in W 0.55 in L 1.1 in
Mid Century Art Deco Silver Bronze Sculpture Polar Bear by George Lavroff
Located in Dublin, Ireland
marble base, modelled in the Art Deco style. Circa 1930s.
Condition: Perfect showroom condition with no
Category
Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 9.25 in W 17.25 in D 4.25 in
Tiffany & Co 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
New York city by the Tiffany & Co. studios, during the art deco period back in the early 1920. This
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 3.15 in D 0.65 in L 3.15 in
Hunting Lady - British thirties art female portrait oil painting horse riding
By David Murray Urquhart
Located in London, GB
war 20th century British Art Deco portraiture.
Signed and dated lower left.
Provenance. Midlands
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Art Deco Bear For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco bear you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and stone, every art deco bear was constructed with great care. There are 104 variations of the antique or vintage art deco bear you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco bear — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco bear is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one art deco bear that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ditmar Urbach, Charles Lemanceau and L&V Ceramics produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Bear?
Prices for an art deco bear start at $100 and top out at $81,000 with the average selling for $1,233.
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Questions About Art Deco Bear
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 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.
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