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Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco piano lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco piano or reading lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Two art deco piano bronze candle holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two art deco piano bronze candle holder vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Two Art Deco Piano Stools, in Chrome Steel, Original Seating, 1960s
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Two Art Deco piano stools, in chrome steel, original seating, 1960s. Measures: height 50 – 54
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools

1920s French / Belgium Brass Art Deco Piano Lamp on Belgian Black Marble Base
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Stunning Art Deco piano lamp from the 1920s in brass in a Belgian black marble base made in French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Brass

Le Fer Forge French Art Deco Piano / Desk / Table Lamp, 1920s
By Henri Fournet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco piano / desk / table lamp by Le Fer Forge (Lyon), France, 1920s. Wrought-iron
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco piano stool 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Discover the elegance and comfort of our exclusive piano stool, a 1930s masterpiece from France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco piano stool 1930
Art Deco piano stool 1930
H 19.69 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare, very solid and heavy piano lamp made of brass, circa 1960s - 1970s with removable glare
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco piano stool in black lacquered wood / red velvet upholster, France 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930s / Art Deco / piano stool / wood / original red velour upholstery with gold braid
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Brass, Scandinavian 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable piano lamp with classic tubular shade. It made from brass and is partially patinated
Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th century color lithograph poster art deco piano player text bold
By Andre Daude
Located in Milwaukee, WI
man in a suit playing a piano. The text and design of the poster is in an art deco style. 16 1/2" x
Category

1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Piano Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco piano lamp in wrought iron with an adjustable lampshade, made in the 1920s-1930s
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool, Fully Restored, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Lacquered Wood and chrome plated steel Source
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Beech Maker: Thonet Source: Czechia Period: 1920
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Egyptian Revival Black Silk Piano Shawl Wrap with Hieroglyphs – 54” x 56", 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Egyptomania that merged Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 with Art Deco style. Simple
Category

1920s Piano Shawls

Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extraordinary Art Deco piano lamp/table lamp, probably from the 1930s with an ornate shade opening
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
H 13 in W 11.42 in D 13 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Candle Holders
By Adie Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
designs are embellished with eighteen pavé set marcasites. The base of each Art Deco piano candle
Category

20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

SPOTLIGHT Signed Lithograph, Man in Tux Playing Grand Piano, Art Deco
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
black tuxedo seated, playing a grand piano beneath the beam of a stage spotlight; an Art Deco inspired
Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Piano Daude
By Andre Daude
Located in New York, NY
The stunning design of this Vintage Original poster Piano Daude,was created by Andre Daude the
Category

1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Modernist Piano
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco piano and bench by Pierre-Paul Montagnac, a variant of the model used in
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood, Sycamore

Art Deco Sidetable with Walnut and Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
- beautiful work. The solid frame is lacquered with black piano lacquer and the entire table is polished to a
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Barker Upright Piano Chrome Mahogany Geometric Case Styling
Located in Leeds, GB
A 1930's Barker upright piano with an Art Deco style mahogany case. Cabinet features strong angular
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Large Art Deco Extendable Table in Rosewood and Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
This large Art Deco table comes from Paris and was made around 1930 with great craftsmanship. The
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Rosewood, Lacquer

Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
scarves or shawls were also common attire in the 1920s Art Deco period and were used in later Morphew
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Textiles

Materials

Organic Material, Silk, Thread, Textile, Fabric

Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Déco style, France around 1950 Dimensions: Width: 180 cm Height: 78 cm Depth: 90 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Andre Daude, Original Vintage Art Deco Music Poster, Piano Daude, Paris, 1926
By Andre Daude
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Art Deco Poster by André Daudé for his own brand of musical instruments Piano
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco sideboard with high-gloss piano lacquer and chrome fittings
Located in Greven, DE
This exquisite Art Deco sideboard combines timeless elegance with modern functionality and is an
Category

2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

1939 Art Deco Original Story & Clark "Storytone" Electric Piano and Bench
By John Vassos
Located in Oakland, CA
1939 Art Deco original story & clark “Storytone” electric piano and bench. Fully restored workings
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Piano Lacquered Art Deco Bed Side Table with Jewelry Box, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful piano lacquered bedside table or vanity cabinet. This piece has some nice surprises to
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Side Table in Black Piano Lacquer with Burl Wood Details
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco, France, 1930s Dimensions: Width: 63 cm Height: 56 cm Depth: 63 cm.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Long Slender Art Deco Style Console Table in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Fine, long and thin console table; in one word: elegant! Black high gloss piano lacquered wood
Category

2010s German Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Glass

Black Piano Lacquer French Art Deco Style Side Table with Chromed Tubes
Located in Ulm, DE
table top in piano lacquer, black high gloss France, 1940s Dimensions: Diameter: 69 cm Height: 57 cm.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Semicircular Art Déco Console Black Piano Lacquer, Black Glass Top Plate
Located in Salzburg, AT
Semicircular Art Déco console black piano lacquer, black glass top plate Elegant, light-footed
Category

2010s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

Art Deco briarwood sideboard with interior drawers and clear glass top
Located in Premariacco, IT
lucente piano superiore in vetro trasparente. Il mobile si presta a molteplici usi, può essere utilizzato
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Round Bistro Table Art Deco Style in Black Piano Lacquer by Tischlerei Hänsdieke
Located in Greven, DE
Bistro table in Art Deco style piano black lacquered - Highcloss. Black colored glass plate on the
Category

2010s German Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Art Deco wooden coffee table with circular glass top. 1930s
Located in Torino, IT
Tavolino da fumo Art Decò legno di noce e piano circolare in vetro. PERIODO Anni 30 MODELLO
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940s French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Piano Lacquer with Drawers and Doors
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with two hinged doors and six drawers piano lacquer, high-gloss black Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

"Come Muse Migrate, " Art Deco Study for White House Piano, with Whitman Poem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously conceived and vividly hued, this study for the lid of the famous grand piano given by
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art This PH Bow Grand Piano
Category

2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
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H 45.28 in W 61.03 in D 70.87 in
Andre DELATTE French Art Deco Ivy Table / Desk / Piano Lamp, Late 1920s
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco table lamp by Andre DELATTE (Jarville, Nancy), France, late 1920s. Large
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

ALONE IN A CROWD Signed Lithograph, Woman Cocktail Waitress, Martini, Art Deco
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
utilizes her characteristic Art Deco stylized drawing in predominantly grays, deep black, rich royal blue
Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. Stunning piece of furniture that
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Low deco cabinet with crystal top, 1930s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Mobiletto basso decò con cassetti ed antine risalente agli anni '30-'40. Considerata la sua
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Crystal

Low deco cabinet with crystal top, 1930s
Low deco cabinet with crystal top, 1930s
H 22.45 in W 39.18 in D 12.21 in
Set of 2 1930s French Art Deco Open Night Stands in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 55 cm Height: 60 cm Depth: 38 cm
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Metal

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Couch with Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Beige leather on black lacquered wood. Typical French Art Deco shape. Elegant and timeless
Category

2010s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

High Gloss Black Piano Lacquer Barstool in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
who will join you at your side. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Black high gloss piano lacquered
Category

2010s German Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

RHYTHM & BLUES SUITE Portfolio of 4 Signed Lithographs, Art Deco Music Portraits
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. Ms. Morris utilizes her characteristic Art Deco style in
Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Long Slender Art Deco Style Console Table in Burl Wood and Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
piano lacquer, black high gloss Made in the style of Art Deco Made in Germany Mostly one item is on
Category

2010s German Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Beige Leather on Black Lacquered Wood. Typical French Art Deco Shape. Elegant and timeless
Category

2010s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large piano lamp made of brass, probably from the 1910s - 1930s in the style of Art Nouveau in the
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
H 3.55 in W 10.63 in D 14.57 in
French Bronze Art Glass Piano/Upright Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze base sitting on texture red marble with blown gold art glass shade piano or upright desk
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tavolo da caffè art deco in vetro e legno grissinato con luce sul piano, 1930 ca
Located in MIlano, IT
Tavolino da caffè art deco con struttura grissinata in legno e piano in vetro rotondo, con fascia e
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs in Walnut and Piano Black with Brass Details
Located in Greven, DE
This pair of Art Deco style armchairs in walnut and black piano lacquer with brass details and
Category

2010s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Brass Twin Arm Piano Candlestick Wall Lights by L. Pinet
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Art Deco ornate piano or wall lights, candleholders by Leon Pinet. Each sconce has two
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 7 Ft. Black Silk Manila Piano Shawl With White Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco black silk piano shawl hand embroidered with white silk floral design and 12" hand knotted
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Shawls

Thonet piano chair no.1
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet piano chair no.1 professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet piano chair no.1
Thonet piano chair no.1
H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in
Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
writing table and ofcourse for a piano However, as a 'furniture still life' (as we call it) it will also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exceptional French Art Deco elegant 1930's sideboard with inset marble top made out of amboyna
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 41.75 in W 70 in D 22.5 in
Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Credenza Art Dèco di fattura Veneziana interamente in Cuore di Radica di Noce e qualitativamente di
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1931
Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1931
H 38.19 in W 67.33 in D 20.08 in
Comò Art Dèco Veneziano 1939
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegante ed unico Comò Art Déco Veneziano di pieno periodo Art Déco. Strutta interamente in Piuma
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Comò Art Dèco Veneziano 1939
Comò Art Dèco Veneziano 1939
H 36.23 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
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Art Deco Piano For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco piano available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, every art deco piano was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco piano, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco piano — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each art deco piano bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco piano that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Henningsen, Wurlitzer and Dunbar D. Beck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Piano?

An art deco piano can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,170, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $176,955.

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 Art Deco Piano
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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.