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Trifari Alfred Philippe Art Deco Lizard Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Alfred Philippe Art Deco faux emerald baguette and crystal rhinestone lizard
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Charming Art Deco Rose-Cut and Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Charming early Art Deco Lizard Brooch with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby , set in 14k gold and Silver
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Green and Clear Paste Stone Lizard Brooch circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco lizard brooch with green and clear paste stones, and red paste stone eyes. One
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Evening, The Lizard Lighthouse, 20th Century Art-Deco Signed Oil
By Norman Howard
Located in London, GB
Lighthouse
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Image size: 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches
Art Deco style frame
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20th Century Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Glass 'Lizard Vase' by Amalric Walter
By Amalric Walter
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very rare early 20th century pate-de-verre glass vase decorated with a lizard
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
"Pila and the Lizard, " Important Unpublished Manuscript, 12 Art Deco Watercolors
By Robert Lee Eskridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with cover art and a total of 12 Art Deco watercolors painted to illustrate the book, were created by
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco Style Table Lamp in Bronze and Green Lizard Skin
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco inspired table lamp with its adjustable arm, frosted glass shade and green
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Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Art Deco Crystal Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Art Deco Crystal Top Clutch in good condition. Black lizard
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1980s Clutches
Art Deco wooden Box decorated with a Silver Tone Metal Lizard-shaped Handle
Located in Roma, IT
A rare Art Deco box probably made in Europe but we do not know the name of the company or the
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
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H 2.37 in W 12.01 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Basket Form Ceramic Dish of Entwined Lizards by Zsolnay Eosin
By Zsolnay
Located in New York, NY
This Lovely and captivating Art Deco Ceramic Dish by Zsolnay Eosin Originates from Hungary, Circa
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Carved Horn Figure, Chinese, Decorative, Lizard Ornament, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Art Deco period, circa 1940
Delightfully carved with prominent form
Displays a desirable
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider
Located in NEWARK, GB
marks.
This amazing shot glass has an applied lizard to one side and a spider to the other, each with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giorgio 'Alchemy' Upholstered Bed Lizard Printed Leather Wingback Headboard
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered king size bed in first grade silver lizard printed leather.
Buttoned wingback
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather
H 59.5 in W 93 in D 91 in
Hermes watch, 15 Jewels Antimagnetic, in green lizard leather case.
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
15 Jewels Antimagnetic, with "Ermeto" movement system in gold metal sheathed in pine green Lizard
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Leather
Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leroy
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Omega Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Lizard Strap.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
something rare, something that needs no introduction. This is the quintessential art deco survivor, unique
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
something rare, something that needs no introduction. This is the quintessential art deco survivor, unique
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Giorgio Collection Occasional Armchair Iguana Lizard Printed Leather and Velvet
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Occasional armchair in combination with iguana printed leather and velvet.
Seat in polyurethane foam wrapped in down.
Chrome stainless steel feet.
Back: Iguana printed Leather
Inner...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 32 in
Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Leather / New Lizard, 16mm / Regular Length
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Vintage White Gold Filled Art Deco Gents Tonneau Case Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Satin dial with Gold embossed Arabic numerals and a sub seconds hand. New Black Lizard Grain strap
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
French Modernist Macassar and Chrome Art Deco Photo-Frame, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco photo-frame, France, circa 1930. Macassar, chrome, glass and faux-lizard. Overall
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield / Bulova
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Curvex" Style / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen 14kt Solid Gold Art Deco Hand Engraved Watch with Original Gilt Dial 1920
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diadem
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Arabic Numerals and Markers / Gilded Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Lizard, 17mm / Regular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Kiln Fired Blue Enameled Dial 1930's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Tank
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape 18 Karat Gold watch Circa 1927-1928
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape watch Circa 1927-1928, The watch is made in 18K yellow
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Judith Leiber Deep Red Lizard Top Handle Handbag - SHW
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in a beautiful deep red lizard color, is in excellent condition. It has an art deco enamel style
Category
1990s American Top Handle Bags
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
E. Gubelin 18 Karat, Two-Tone Rose and White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch ca 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin / Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Two Tone
METAL: 18Kt Rose and
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lizard Shaped Pave Diamond Ring With Ruby Eyes Made In 14k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:5.9g,D:2.14ct,Slv:9.77gm
RUBY:0.02Cts
Size: 23X17X74MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
R & Y Augousti Floor Lamp, Shagreen, Alligator, Lizard and Mahogany Wood
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rare Art Deco style floor lamp by the firm of R & Y Augousti definitely combines glamour and
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Shagreen
H 68.25 in W 18.25 in D 7.25 in
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
her consummate style and taste that led to the design of so many Art Deco objects for which Cartier is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
H 4 in W 5.75 in D 0.25 in
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Teardrop Lugs
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Strap Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial from 1930's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Lizard 15mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Birks of Canada Ladies 18Kt. Yellow Gold Pearl Bezel Dress Manual Watch, 1920s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Sons / Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Marcus & Co. Ladies Platinum Dress Style Watch circa 1930s Handmade
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H. Meylan Switzerland / Marcus & Co. N.Y.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
genuine lizard strap using the original buckle.
You will never see a finer example of an American
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
original onion crown. Further the watch is fitted with a brown lizard strap.
Essay:
This early ladies
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in
Patek Philippe Large White and Yellow Gold Stepped Case 1920s Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Gold markers and a sub seconds hand. Older Brown Lizard 25 M.M
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rene Lalique Plum Glass 'Lezards' Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique purple coloured Glass 'Lezards' pendant. This design features lizards. Engraved makers
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Quartz
DIAL / HANDS: Original White / Roman Numeral Dial / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Brown Lizard
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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H 1.15 in Dm 0.79 in
Framed Poster, Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, Sauria Lacerta Agilis, 1904 Vienna
By Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller
Located in Bronx, NY
, 1904.
Hand drawn by Austrian zoologist, printed and used for Swedish school , Pregnant sand lizard .
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
H 56 in W 54 in D 1 in
Ceramic Pot, Bowl, Jardiniere, Three Musketeers, Dumas, Amphora, 1920, Bohemia
By Amphora
Located in Wien, AT
Republic, made in the Art Deco period around 1920.
The three musketeers of the well-known novel of 1844
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
'Giorgio Collection' Italian Upholstered Queen Size Bed Leather Headboard
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered queen size bed
in first grade lizard printed leather.
Chrome stainless steel feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather
'Giorgio Collection' Italian Contemporary Upholstered King Bed Leather Headboard
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered king size bed
in first grade Lizard printed leather.
Chrome stainless steel feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather
H 63 in W 72 in D 90 in
Eva Jancke Björk, Faience Vase with Salamander, Bo Fajans Gefle, Sweden, 1920s
By Bo Fajans
Located in Bochum, NRW
The faience vase was decorated with an orange-red lizard against the beige background, which can be
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Faience
Thorens "Excelda" Camera Phone Phonograph Player circa 1930s Very Rare
By Thorens
Located in Oakland, CA
with a metal, faux-lizard, crackly finish. The speed control is operated by a lever at the back of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
original, good-quality imitation lizard fabric.
Attributed to René Prou.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Impressive & Large Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier w Bronze Lizard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco (as in Decorative art), are the five stylized bronze lizards or geckos. Clinging onto the
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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H 35 in Dm 22 in
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- 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 was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Platinum Watch Patek
Record Player Case
Sterling Shot Glass
Sterling Shot Glasses
Sterling Silver Shot Glasses
Waltham 100 Jewels