Art Deco Enamel Clocks
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Jade, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wall Clocks
Porcelain, Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Wall Clocks
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Swiss Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Slate, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Metal
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Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Onyx, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Precious Stone
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate
Vintage 1970s Italian Islamic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Other
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate, Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate
Vintage 1930s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Copper
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
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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.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.