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Industrial Art Deco Studded Trunk Suit Case
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well constructed vintage Industrial Art Deco styled trunk suit case having a thick leather
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Signed Jules Leleu Art Deco Burled Acacia Cabinet w/ Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
accompanying Art Deco key. The piece opens to reveal a generously apportioned central space as well as two
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925. Marble, brass and
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French wrought iron key box, France, 1950s. Measures: Width 10.6" (27cm), height 7" (17.7cm), depth
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
H 6.97 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Greek Key Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond tiara of Art Deco design, composed of graduated Greek key pattern and center medallion, set
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Black and Gilt Greek Key Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
drawers with bamboo stem handles and brass accents, on a vintage gilt steel Greek key base. Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Rare German Art Deco Filing Cabinet w. Perfect Roller Door, Five Drawers & Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
and the original Art Deco key (see image 11). This exceptional condition cabinet comes with 5 drawers
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco /Modern Alabaster Sconces Greek Key Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice looking Art Deco sconces with real Alabaster shades from Spain. Mounted in A Bronze silvered
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1990s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Embracing Couple on Sailboat , Art Deco Style Romantic
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
viewed with a top key light to bring out color.
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair, Art Deco Grosfeld House attributed Greek Key Dressers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Miami, FL
A matching pair of ebonized Greek key cabinets in the style of Grosfeld House with golden Greek key
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

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Gold Leaf

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Key Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a key set with 33 round brilliant cut diamonds with
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Movie Set 20th Century American Modernism Hollywood WPA Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Movie Set 20th Century American Modernism Hollywood WPA Social Realism Arthur Rosenman
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1930s Art Deco Interior Paintings

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Board, Gouache

Portrait of Elizabeth Allison - British Slade Sch Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
in focus against the subtle energetic background. A really lovely Art Deco portrait with excellent
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco wooden box with an iconic sunray pattern
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Pair of Bronze Art Deco Lamps with Greek Key Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Art Deco table lamps date to the 1920s-1930s and are handcrafted in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
influenced by Art Deco which is revealed in the greek key and meander elements. The table is in overall very
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
H 36 in W 58 in D 14 in
Art Deco 1.02 CTW Greek Key Motif Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco style diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum. Centered by a 0.74 carat bezel set
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.12 CTW Diamond Platinum Greek Key Navette Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a hexagonal navette-shaped head pierced with a geometric Greek key motif Centering a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Greek Key Cocktail Table in Back Lacquer by Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
circa 1947. It features a stylized and abstracted Greek Key motif in black lacquer. The table suggests a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lacquer

Art Deco 0.56 CTW Diamond Platinum Hexagonal Greek Key Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.18 carat total - eye clean and bright Bead set in starburst formation with a pierced Greek key
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.43 Carats Diamond Sapphire Halo Greek Key Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Total weight: 4.7 grams. Stock Number: We-10969 This Art Deco engagement ring features an old
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique German Padlock-Lock " F. Sengpiels Patent with Otiginal Key Around 1902
Located in Wien, AT
Antique german Padlock-LOCK " F. SENGPIELS Patent with otiginal key around 1902. Original
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Metalwork

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Skeleton Key Jabot Pin in Platinum & 18K Gold
Located in Danvers, MA
Elegant, dainty and sparkly – this elegant key jabot pin dates to the late Edwardian to Art Deco
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Locket Pendant Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Dog Clip Greek Key 29 In.
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART DECO FANCY LINK CHAIN NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER WITH A MINIATURE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Display Cabinet in Golden Mahogany with Vitrine and Greek Key Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in concept and execution, this large, impressive Moderne-Art Deco cabinet consists of four
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vitrines

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Mahogany

Art Deco .81 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Greek Key Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a pierced Greek key motif gallery with foliate forms With additional diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco .81 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Greek Key Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a pierced Greek key motif gallery with foliate forms With additional diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Mayoral "Key to City" Atlantic City, NJ, Anthony Ruffu Jr
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco andirons are artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind., and thus have
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Andirons

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Copper, Iron

Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
H 14.25 in W 11.5 in D 23 in
Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Greek Key Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Bezel set with a navette-shaped surround displaying a pierced Greek key motif Bead set with
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Woman
By William Sommer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Deco Woman Crayon on paper, c. 1920 Signed in ink lower left: "Wm. Sommer" (see photo) Provenance
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1910s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Crayon

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, 1930, the Key Has the Nordiska Monogram
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar The key has the nordiska monogram Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cigarette Case Box Sterling and Gold Chester 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Art Deco Sterling silver and 9ct gold cigarette case box Chester 1920, Colen Hewer Cheshire
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cigarette Case Box Sterling and Gold Chester 1920
Art Deco Cigarette Case Box Sterling and Gold Chester 1920
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H 3.35 in W 3.06 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Art Deco 3.17 Carats Asscher Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by wide prongs with a pierced stylized gallery Depicting a triangle motif flanked by Greek Keys and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

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Bronze

Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
Very special Austrian sideboards with a very rich and rigid taste. Note the patina of the briar ashwood, and the particular manual processing of the central door. All veneered in as...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Art Deco Style Black Lacquer Greek Key Console with Brass Pull and Drawer
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco style console table was realized in the United States during the 20th century
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20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful and subtle double ikat weave. The highly graphic Art Deco pattern dated this kimono to 1920-30s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

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Silk

Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful and subtle weft ikat weave. The highly graphic Art Deco pattern dated this kimono to 1920-30s when
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

Materials

Silk

Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Taisho to Showa period). The kosode style kimono (small sleeve), with its Art Deco woven pattern, was a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

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Silk

Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" - iron oxide - art decoration
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
steel as the material for our work. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" galvanised - art garden decoration - 40cm
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
material for our work. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" galvanised - art garden decoration - 55cm
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
material for our work. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
shorter. It can be refilled after 10 minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
shorter. It can be refilled after 10 minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Rare Belgian Marble Jewish American Modernist Sculpture Chaim Gross Art Deco
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
artists, Chaim Gross. For more than sixty years Chaim Gross's art has expressed optimistic, affirming
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
shorter. It can be refilled after 10 minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Garden Torch - "Cube" steel column - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be melted down and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Garden Torch - "Cube", steel column - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be melted down and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
shorter. It can be refilled after 10 minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
shorter. It can be refilled after 10 minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration Arthur Rosenman
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Board

Outdoor Lamp - "Umbrella" (Alpha) - Rusty - art garden decoration - 70cm
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be melted down and reused as often as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Wolf" - handmade unique art
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
minutes. We fabricate the art object in our own smithy. Because the curves are created by chance, you get
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Oak Column & Garden Torch - "Nature Crown" - handmade art object
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
for our work. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lamp - "Umbrella" (Alpha) - Rusty - art garden decoration - 70cm
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be melted down and reused as often as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Garden Torch - "Ammon" on oak column - handmade art object - small
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
material for our work. Steel is durable and multi-recyclable, which is one of its key advantages. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Art Deco Key For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco key for your home. Each art deco key for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 2942 options for an antique or vintage art deco key now, or shop our selection of 133 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco key — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco key bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco key that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vantot, Hendrik Wouda and H.Pander & Zonen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Key?

The average selling price for an art deco key at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $22 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Art Deco Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, 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.