Skip to main content

Sevres Art Deco

384
16
1
to
32
193
189
401
391
391
330
13
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
379
17
168
188
4
4
9
93
137
16
11
1
1
1
233
119
104
92
61
384
363
14
2
1
71
24
16
13
13
Sort By
Covered Vase of the Manufacture De Sèvres, Art Deco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered vase of the manufacture de Sèvres, Art Deco. Beautiful blue covered vase from the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Maxime Real del Sarte (1888-1954) for Sevres. Art Deco sculpture of a young woman in glazed
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Art Deco Jean Luce Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
selected from Sèvres 's best productions. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco period was especially creative in
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1920s Sevres Art Deco Urns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Art Deco vases of baluster form with covers. A beautiful glaze in various blue, aqua, green
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce
By Jean Luce
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set
Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

"Nudes in Paradise, " Spectacular Wall Charger, High Style Art Deco by Sevres
By Jean Beaumont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
some of the most ambitious and striking of Sevres' Art Deco vases and other pieces in the 1920s and 30s
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

"Scene from Northern Basque Country, " Monumental Art Deco Platter, Sèvres, 1936
By Jean Beaumont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
background. Beaumont is known for designing some of the most ambitious and striking of Sevres' Art Deco vases
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

French Sèvres Centerpiece Art Deco Coupe with Metal Details
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Oakland, CA
French Sèvres Centerpiece Art Deco Coupe with Metal Details. Unique design and very practical. Fine
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Clear Glass Study Entitled Jazz Musician with Saxophone by Sèvres
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in London, GB
1878. In just a century and a half, Cristal de Sèvres and their luxury glassware conquer the “art de
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Sevres france porcelain Art Deco cobalt blue and gold signed 1930.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible SEVRES france Art Deco porcelain cobalt blue and gold 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Sevres vase attrib Ruhlmann Lalique Haviland France porcelain Decoeur
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fantastic Art Deco vase in gilt decor over rich turquoise ground. Form designed by Emile Decoeur
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Vases Red Ceramic and Bronze Paul Milet for Sèvres, 1920
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of French red ceramic Art Deco vases or urns with dark red glaze and bronze decorations. Paul
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

"Poppies and Tulips, " Extremely Fine Art Deco Vase by Fontaine for Sevres, 1927
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
later gave the Art Deco style its name. Fontaine was one of Sevres' finest and most celebrated artists
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Daum Pierre D'Avesn Large French Art Deco Fish Vase, Early 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Freanch Art Deco vase by Pierre D'Avesn at Daum's (Croismare, Nancy), France, early 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Paul Milet for Sèvres Azure Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Diffuser Shade
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Art Deco era porcelain torchiere table lamp was designed by Paul Milet (1870-1950) for Sèvres
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Art Deco Jardiniere/Vase with Fern Tendril Motif by Sevres, Blue-Green & Brown
By Maurice Gensoli, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco style. Gensoli did a number of pieces for Sevres, this being among the largest and most
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Mazeaud and Jean Faverot, Art Deco Porcelain Fruit Bowl, Sevres, 1930
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Mazeaud and Jean Faverot, Art Deco porcelain fruit bowl, Sevres, 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Vase by Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco porcelain vase manufactured by Sèvres. The vase shows an "axe" in the design that is the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Vase by Sèvres
Porcelain Vase by Sèvres
H 14.57 in Dm 6.3 in
Jean Luce French Art Deco Sevres Dessert Group
By Jean Luce
Located in Sharon, CT
From the famous and much illustrated classic Sevres French Deco service. 4 larger plates 8" x 1". 8
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Cristalleries De Sèvres French Crystal Tapered Candlestick Holder
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in South Bend, IN
An elegant cut crystal candlestick holder By Cristalleries De Sèvres (signed to the underside
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

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

Modern Red Vide Poche / Centerpiece, Sevres, France, 1940s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern red vide poche / centerpiece Sevres France, 1940s Wood, ceramic Measures: 9 cm
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Sevres Vinsare, France. Unique large Art Deco ceramic vase. 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sevres Vinsare, France. Large Art Deco ceramic vase. Approximately from 1930. Marked. In good
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Attributed French Art Deco Stoneware Vase in Celadon Green
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco high-fired stoneware vase in celadon green attributed to Sevres. The piece has a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sevres Light Yellow and Gold Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Sharon, CT
Signed/dated 1984 on bottom.
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Black and White Ceramic Table Lamp by Keramos Jean Besnard 1930 Design
By Keramos Sèvres
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Keramos Elegant Art Deco period ceramic table lamp by KERAMOS Realised circa 1930, 20th
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Millet for Sevres, signed French Art Deco Ceramic Antelope Head
By Paul Millet
Located in Hudson, NY
Sevres Green glazed ceramic antelope head mounted on a ceramic pedestal
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Art Deco Porcelain Bisque Carved Urn
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Art Deco urn of carved male busts, vines and flowers in porcelain bisque. The lid is trimmed
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Boulogne-Billancourt, Independent Ceramic, French Book by F. Slitine 2007
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
art book. Features: Title: Sevres . Boulogne-Billancourt La Ceramique Independente. Author: Emmanuel
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Vase, 1920's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Milet (1870-1930) for Sevres, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Fantastic
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Fox in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Milet for Sevres, France. Large Art Deco fox in glazed ceramics. Beautiful red glaze. 1920's
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Paul Milet Ceramic Art Deco Cobalt Blue Urn or Lidded Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cobalt blue lidded vase was made by the Sevres pottery factory of France and designed by
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Ceramic

“Femme Au Levrier” Art Deco Statue Bust by Raymond Leon Rivoire Sevres France
By Raymond Rivoire
Located in Oakland, CA
“Femme au Levrier” Art Deco statue bust by Raymond Leon Rivoire Sevres France circa 1937. Rare and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Porcelain

"Breton Fishing Village, " Masterpiece Art Deco Vase by Leduc for Sevres, 1934
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the finest pieces of Art Deco porcelain we have ever seen, and probably the greatest work
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Vase in Blue-Green and Gold, by MNF in Sevres, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic French Art Deco vase demonstrates a major characteristic of the period -- a series of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Lidded Jar in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Milet for Sevres, France. Large Art Deco lidded jar in glazed ceramics. Fantastic glaze
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Weeping Trees, " High Style Art Deco Vase in Cobalt by Leduc for Sèvres, 1925
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fabulous and unique example of high style Art Deco design was produced the same year that
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Both whimsical and high-style, this remarkable Art Deco covered jar is decorated on its sides with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Genet et Michon Chandelier with Shades by Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Gênet et Michon
Located in Kingston, NY
Gene et Michon with twelve (12) frosted white and gilded decorations shades by Sevres.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Art-deco Vase "Roses And Butterflies" By Sevres, Era Daum Galle Goupy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, from the 1925 period. Very stylized art-deco piece with enamel decoration, beautiful bright colors on
Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

A Large Art Deco Porcelain Vase by Pinon Heuze for Sevres, France, Circa 1930
By Pinon Heuze
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The exceptionally large cobalt glazed urn-shaped body richly decorated with cornucopia & foliate gilt motifs, sided by stylized palmette-shaped gilt handles. Signed on the body in gi...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Paul Jean Milet. Bronze-Mounted Art Nouveau-Period Sevres Art Pottery Vase
By Paul Millet
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
Signed Paul Jean Milet (French 1870 - 1950). Glazed Sevres ceramic art nouveau/art deco period vase
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Pair of Pigeons 'Vinsare'
By Vinsare
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres pair of pigeons (Vinsare) origin France Art Deco period in perfect condition circa 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Pair of Pigeons 'Vinsare'
Sevres Pair of Pigeons 'Vinsare'
H 11.03 in W 19.3 in D 4.34 in
Stoneware Leaf by Tyra Lundgren. Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, 1930s.
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Malmö, SE
Exhibition of 1930. This was a Swedish Art Deco style, characterised by elegance and traditional art which
Category

Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp Circa 1940
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Four-light floor lamp in Sèvres crystal and brass, resting on a tripod base in lacquered iron
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp Circa 1940
Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp Circa 1940
H 66.535 in W 20.472 in D 20.472 in
Etling Art Deco Fish Opalescent Cup
By Edmond Etling
Located in NANTES, FR
Etling, art deco cup circa 1930 in opalescent molded glass decorated with fish. In very good shape
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
By Meissen Porcelain, Max Esser
Located in Newark, England
in red. The Meissen Mandarin Duck dates to the first half of the 20th century Art Deco period circa
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
Free Shipping
H 8.27 in W 4.93 in D 9.06 in
Paul Milet Sevres Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and well sculpted French Sevres turquoise glazed ceramic figure of an elephant by
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Milet Sevres Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Elephant Figure
Paul Milet Sevres Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Elephant Figure
Free Shipping
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
Ernest Sabino Bronze and Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp 1930s
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Paris, IDF
Cristallerie de Sèvres have come together in this unique Art Deco floor lamp. Bronze and iron form its
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Bosch Ceramics by Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco Bosch Ceramics by Charles Catteau Designer Charles Catteau Origin Belgium Circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Bosch Ceramics by Charles Catteau
Art Deco Bosch Ceramics by Charles Catteau
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Jean Luce Art Deco Geometric Acid Etched Vase
By Jean Luce
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Painted by hand or from stencils, his motifs were linear and naturalistically styled in the Art Moderne
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Freres
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
A highly stylized Art Deco vase by the master ceramicist, Charles Catteau of Boch Pottery. The bold
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Enamel

Paul Milet French Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware vase by Paul Milet, 8 rue Troyon, Sèvres, France, 1930s. Measures: Height
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

ETLING French Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by CHOISY-LE-ROI for ETLING (Paris), France, ca.1930. Thick opalescent molded
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Argy Rousseau Art Deco Night Light Rosaces 1923
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco night light in glass paste model Rosaces. Wrought iron frame cast signature G. ARGY
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Etling French Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1930
By Edmond Etling
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Etling (Paris), France, ca.1930. Thick frosted molded glass showing a young
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair Manufacture de Sevres Gilt Armorial Porcelain Cabinet Plates, 1859 & 1860
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair Manufacture de Sevres Gilt Armorial Porcelain cabinet plates, 1859 & 1860 A white ground
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Cylindrical Stoneware Vase by Émile Decoeur
By Émile Decoeur
Located in Chicago, US
A master of 20th century ceramics, Émile Decoeur may be best known for his impact upon the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

"Bedouin Women", Rare Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture, Internally Lit, Limoges
By ROBJ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
retailers of fine figural pieces in the style we call Art Deco today, and was made by the famed Limoges
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
explicit, homoerotic theme. Goor designed vases for the famous Sevres porcelain works, as well as for the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Sevres Art Deco", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Sevres Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sevres art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sevres art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. If you’re shopping for a sevres art deco, we have 86 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sevres art deco — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sevres art deco, those designed in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Cristalleries De Sevres and PM Sèvres each produced at least one beautiful sevres art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sevres Art Deco?

Prices for a sevres art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $310 and can go as high as $24,024, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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

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 Sevres Art Deco
  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.