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Why did Art Deco go out of style?

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Why did Art Deco go out of style?
In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Italian Art Deco Dining Table in Walnut 300 cm/ 118.11 in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large dining table, walnut, Italy, 1940s This table is a remarkable example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s. With an impressive length of 3 meters, it serves as a focal poin...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Italian Art Deco Lounge Chair in Orange Yellow Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, stained walnut, Italy, 1940s This exquisite lounge chair is a quintessential example of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined curves and em...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare Studio B.B.P.R. Sofa in Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (B.B.P.), sofa, reupholstered in “Teddy Mohair Amethyste 010” by Pierre Frey, stained beech, stained walnut, Italy, design 1939, production 1940s. This sofa, desig...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

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Mohair, Beech, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Parchment Cabinet Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian cabinet bar in parchment attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The high quality of craftsmanship in this piece is evident from numerous details. The upper part features three splend...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

Up to 3 Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Stool, Leaf Pattern, Pouf, Ottoman, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Actually 3 poufs available! Up to three beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stools / foot stools from the 1930s. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, former Czechoslovakia. Amazi...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

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Fabric, Wood

Up to 3 Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Stool, Leaf Pattern, Pouf, Ottoman, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Actually 3 poufs available! Up to three beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stools / foot stools from the 1930s. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, former Czechoslovakia. Amazi...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

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Fabric, Wood

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