Deco Bas Relief
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bakelite
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Urns
Composition, Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Concrete
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Iron
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Giltwood, Plaster
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Plaster
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s English Art Deco Paintings
Gesso
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Clay
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Iron
Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Plaster
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Marble
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fountains
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Leather, Wood
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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.
- What is an example of a bas-relief?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A famous example of a bas-relief are the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs which are housed in the British Museum. Bas-reliefs tend to have less protrusion than other types of relief carving. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bas-reliefs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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