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1917 Nordic Art Deco Ring 0.7ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75/ 1.8 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) with Silver clusters.
No hallmarks made ca. 1900s -1920s
Largest central oval cut Diamond 5 mm x 4...
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
famous of the two, it was Eliel who could be considered the grandfather of Nordic Art Deco design - much
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Burl
Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eliel who could be considered the grandfather of Nordic Art Deco design - much like Jacques Emile
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Burl
Art Deco 2 Brown, Wool Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Scandinavian design movement that drew inspiration from neoclassicism and art deco.
Much like the iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco 1 Blue, Wool Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Scandinavian design movement that drew inspiration from neoclassicism and art deco.
Much like the iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.71 in D 0.12 in L 1.26 in
1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires.
Rubies and Sapphires ca 1.8 mm x 1.5 mm /ca 0.03ct e...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian design. Many of the well-known architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 76.58 in D 41.54 in
Climbing Vine, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Campbell-Rey with a colorful and art deco-influenced sensibility and the floral motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Garden Maze, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Campbell-Rey with a colorful and art deco-influenced sensibility and the floral motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folding Ribbon, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Campbell-Rey with a colorful and Art Deco-influenced sensibility and the floral motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1942 Nordic Earrings 0.56ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 5.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine sparky flowers in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring Ø 8.5 mm x 6 mm deep. Each has 16 delicate petals around openwork clusters with claw set rose cut Diamonds. Each ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Center Table in Birch
Located in New York, NY
Nordic birch veneer adorns this center table. An open compartment supported by architectural
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Birch
1916 Nordic Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25US /1.25gr
Located in SE
A Ring with the band in solid 18K Orange Gold with engraved shoulders.
Bezel set heart shaped rose cut Red Garnet 5.5 mm x 5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct .
Hand-made in Sweden hallmarked 18K, th...
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Nordic Dangle Earrings 9.5 ctw Emerald solid 18K Gold /3.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of Danish earrings in solid 18K Gold with natural cabochon cut Emeralds, a bit off-shaped and of slightly different proportions.
10 mm x 7.25 mm x 4.4 mm deep / ca 2.35ct
9....
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
1930 Nordic Cufflinks J.Tostrup White Guilloche Enamel 925 Silver /8.5gr
Located in SE
Norwegian cuff-links by J. Tostrup, Art Deco Style and Period.
Gilt Silver and enamel. Both sides
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1942 Nordic Dangle Engraved Earrings solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 2.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of pendants dangles with small dangling drops in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Pendants with hand - engraved ornaments on front sides.
Swedish pair, hooks and dangles hallmarked 18K ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.58 in W 0.48 in D 0.14 in
1939 Nordic Ring Men Cereals solid 18KGold Ø US10.25 /5.5 gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with continuous cast decor of Cereals - symbol of Fertility and Abundance since a Man started to cultivate the Land.
In finest used condition....
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
1928 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1928.
Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claws holding natural 3.5 mm x 2.5 mm / ca.0.15 ct Emerald stone accented two diamonds of irregular old d...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Club Chairs in Motorcycle Leather
Located in New York, NY
client. The bent arms and feet of the chairs are crafted of choice solid Nordic birch and have been
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Ash
Michael Andersen, Very Large and Rare 'Old Nordic' Terracotta Planter
Located in Bochum, NRW
Michael Andersen. Very large and rare 'Old Nordic' tub / jar of cold hand painted terracotta in a
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Terracotta
1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Multiple claws with flat tips , all set with regular spacing and create a sort of openwork crown that allows the Light to go deeper. Su...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
1942 Nordic Ring 1.3ct Sapphire solid 18K Gold US Ø8 /2.5gr
Located in SE
A Ring to admire since 1942. 18K Yellow Gold band and crown, top settings in White Gold with three natural Blue Sapphires : central oval diamond cut 7 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 1...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1931 Nordic Wedding Ring solid 23K Gold Ø US 11.5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
Wedding Ring in solid 23 K Gold.
Swedish hallmarks. 23K and maker's, made in 1931 ( year marks E8 ).
Size: Ø US 11.5 / 21.08 mm. The band is 2.2 mm wide. Weight: 4 grams.
Used...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings
Materials
22k Gold
1928 Nordic Wedding Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 /3.1gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Wedding Halo Ring with a Pearl and Diamonds.
Hallmarks of Swedish maker C.G Hallberg, clear 18 K hallmark. Year combo: B8 / made in 1928.
Floret's Ø 10 mm / 8 mm deep. ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Bowl 1930s
By WMF Ikora, Tiffany & Co., WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful art deco decorative bowl is sublime and unique. This piece originates from the 1930
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Chrome
1926 Nordic Ring 0.36ct Diamond solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø7US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K Antique Wedding Ring in original leather and silk box.
Brilliant cut diamond Ø 4.25 mm / ca. 0.36 ct / color ca.G,H / VS mounted in Platinum setting.
Made in Sweden. Make...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
Swedish Art Deco period Ring featuring old diamond cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye-shaped
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1937.
The crown is composite with the top parts in Silver, all other parts are solid 18K Yellow Gold. Natural emerald cut Emerald stone o...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1931 Nordic Ring 0.5ct. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US8.5 / 2.76gr
Located in SE
The design of this old Diamond Ring is quite unusual - the central silver cluster/ setting is kind of loose and it can rotate /move itself to any side / angle around. That means that...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920 Nordic Wedding Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 /2.1gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Wedding Halo Ring made in 1920.
Band and crown in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Cultured Sea Pearl Ø 5 mm in claws accented with 12 rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015 ct each wi...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Nordic Ring natural 5ctw Sapphire 0.6ct Diamond 18K Gold ØUS8.25 /4.53gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster/cocktail Ring, Swedish hand-made with fifteen clusters in White gold boasting natural Ceylon Sapphires and a natural Diamond.
The crown measures 22mm x 13 mm x 5.5 m...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930 Nordic Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø7.75US/4.4gr
Located in SE
Nordic Cluster Ring set with claw set oval cut natural untreated Sapphire flanked with 4 old
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A unsigned beauty from the 1940s is this vintage Art Deco spiral Art Deco brooch. It is very much
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1942 Nordic Ring 9ct Amethyst solid 18K Gold Silver Size Ø 6.5US/6gr
Located in SE
A Ring with Amethyst, Art -Deco styled and custom-made in Sweden in 1942. Being neutral this
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Nordic Men Unisex Double Snake Ring solid 18K Gold Ø US9.75 / 11.56 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring for Men or Women Designed as Interweaving Snakes in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Cast bodies of reptiles with detailed scales, eyes, and teeth.
The design of this ring is uni...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
1938 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.5 US / 2.88gr
Located in SE
A Ring to admire since 1942. 18K Yellow Gold band and crown, top settings in White Gold with three natural Blue Sapphires : central oval diamond cut 7 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 1...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye / boat - shaped pattern
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1929 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented with rose cut Diamonds.
Made in Sweden band hallmarked 18K , maker's hallmarks.
Dat...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Sailor’s Ball
By Margrete Levy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the old masters of the art collections.
When she returned home, she continued her education in 1904
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gustaf Janson, Swedish Art Deco Centerpiece, Silvered Bronze and Ebony
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Grace or Art Deco style. This prototype never came into production due to the production costs
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
H 8.27 in W 20.48 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Nordic Ring 2.25ct natural Sapphire solid 18K Gold Size Ø6.75 US /4.2 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and oval cut natural Sapphire 9 mm x 7 mm x 4.6 mm deep / ca. 2.25 ct. The stone is dark Blue with flaws and inclusions visible inside.
Hal...
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1990s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1916 Nordic Ring 1ct Bi-color natural Sapphire Blue Purple 18K Gold Ø8US/1.65gr
Located in SE
A Ring from the distant Art- -Deco period, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a bezel set oval
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1944 Nordic Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 8.75 US / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone.
Full set of Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is S8 / made in 1944.
Crown is 18 mm x 15 mm x...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
1934 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 / 4.55 gr.
Located in SE
Beautiful Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker's and date code H8 / hand-made in 1934, city of Malmö.
The carved band is solid 18ct Yellow G...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 old European cut
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring with twisted solid 18K Gold band and Clover leaf crown decorated with natural
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 brilliant cut Diamonds.
Custom made in Sweden, Stockholm, hallmarked 18K. H...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
Beautiful four-stones Ring in Art- Deco Style. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with clusters in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1916 Nordic Ring 1ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.75US / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Deco period Ring featuring hand-cut old European diamond cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
104 years old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum or White Gold settings.
Natural Sapphire of old European diam...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
: Cabochon
Stone: Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, OOAK One
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
at “Nordic Art Deco”, even though the style’s focus on luxury and decorative elements is in its
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Copper bowl Walter Von Nessen Studio
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Montreal, QC
Walter Von Nessen Studio, Art Deco copper bowl
c. 1927, USA, hammered copper sheet metal, the
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Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art Deco”, even though the style’s focus on
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 40.95 in
Aranea diadima a study by Walter Spies, an artist living in Indonesia in the 30s
Located in PARIS, FR
uses the Nordic tradition of nature studies, in an art deco spirit, marked by the stylization of the
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1920s Art Deco Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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Nordic Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic nordic art deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every nordic art deco was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a nordic art deco, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a nordic art deco — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A nordic art deco, designed in the Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Nordic Knots and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful nordic art deco that is worth considering.
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Prices for a nordic art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $2,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,210.
Questions About Nordic Art Deco
- 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 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
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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