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Dining Table Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
The mahogany dining table from the 1920s is a timeless piece of furniture that exudes elegance and
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Jansen, Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Bronze, Dining Table, France, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen, Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Bronze, Dining Table, France, 1920s
A finely crafted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.25 in W 76.25 in D 44.5 in
Antique Dining Table Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood & Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique dining table in mahogany with inlaid wood and leather, from the 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Other Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table.
Carved sculptural legs.
Rich wood grain
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.5 in W 25.75 in D 48 in
Rare Set of Four Kaare Klint Armchairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1920’s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and highly collectible set of four Kaare Klint armchairs, crafted from solid mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Bent Helweg-Møller 1920s Art Deco Table in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bent Helweg-Møller, dining or center table, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1923-1927
This exquisite
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Dinning Room Chairs In Rococo Style Made In Light Mahogany & Fabric From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany with light fabric upholstery made in Rococo style from
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Vintage 1920s Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.54 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Antique16ft 18th Century George III Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs-1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique George III Cuban mahogany Regency Period dining table circa 1780 in date
Category
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 144.49 in D 48.43 in
Art Nouveau table, Poland, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau table, Poland, 1920s.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany French Art Deco Jules Leleu Manner Dining Room Table period 1920s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FS89
Spectacular rectangular Art Deco table of 1920s Legs in solid mahogany wood. Top
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of 4 Dining Room Chairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs in mahogany with a nice cutout in the backrest with black patterned fabric from
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1920's Neoclassic style Marble Top Flame Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1920's French Neoclassical style Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry B ar. Flame Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble
H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 102.25 in
Mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Sideboard by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the 1920s.
Mahogany with solid ebony Macassar handles and details.
This sideboard was used as a
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany
Antique Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mirror, crafted from mahogany wood and dating back to the 1920s, is a splendid
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
1920s Wrought Iron & Mahogany Demi-Lune Console Table with Floral Scrollwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920s demi-lune console table featuring a hand-forged wrought iron base with intricate
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
George v Solid Mahogany Console Game Table, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered for sale is this quality mahogany side table Shaped top in pure mahogany. Draw to the front
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Console Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Mahogany Empire Style Vitrine, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French mahogany Empire style vitrine from the 1920s.
This vitrine has a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Italy 1920s Art Deco Credenza with Mirror , Mahogany, top in Red Verona Marble
Located in Vigonza, Padua
mahogany from the early 1900s. With upper drawer and two lower doors, interior divided into three spaces
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Country Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
H 57.09 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Light mahogany sideboard with round legs from around the 1920s.
Located in Lejre, DK
Light mahogany sideboard with 2 doors and 2 drawers and round legs from around the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
1920s Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Federal Style Fold-Top Console or Card Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid Federal style Fold-Top Console or Card Table in
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 36 in D 17 in
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Fold-Top Console Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century fold-top mahogany console table with satinwood inlays.
Measures 36" in width
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Sideboard with Marble Top and Mirror, 1920s, Mahogany
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
French sideboard with marble top and mirror.
Style: Art Deco.
Period: 1920-1929.
Material
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Marble
H 43.71 in W 54.73 in D 22.45 in
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
An elegant Art Deco secretary from the 1920s, crafted in Czechoslovakia under the direction of
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
H 50.79 in W 59.06 in D 21.66 in
Restored Art Deco Buffet, Walnut, Mahogany, Revived Polish, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Art Deco chest of drawers is a true masterpiece of French design. The exterior is veneered in walnut, enhanced by a fresh layer of polish that highlights the rich wood ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Biedermeier Turned Wood Lamps, circa 1920s
By Laura Ashley
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of large, turned wood (probably mahogany and ebony) lamps, fitted with stripy green
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Maison Soubrier Louis XV Mixed Woods Burl & Satinwood Marquetry Buffet, C 1920s
By Soubrier
Located in Germantown, MD
Buffet in great vintage condition, Circa 1920s. Proportionate size, convenient for medium to smaller
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl, Oak
H 34.75 in W 50.25 in D 22 in
Louis XIV Style Carved Gilt Foliate Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XIV Style solid Carved Giltwood Foliate Crest Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Measures 46" in
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
Set of 8 1920s Pale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A charming set of eight 1920s pale mahogany dining chairs in good structural condition. The finish
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1920's Mahogany Desk/Console
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Desk/Console crafted in the Philippines in the 1920's. The drawers feature wooden inlay
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Console Tables
Handsome 1920s French Mazda Table Lamp
By Mazda
Located in Kingston, NY
This handsome 1920s French table lamp was designed by Mazda. If features a trumpet form glass shade
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
Pair of 1920s Stylized Dolphin Demilune Console Tables
Located in London, GB
Unusual pair of dolphin motif carved giltwood and mahogany console tables with green and white
Category
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Marble
1920s Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Offered for sale is this 1920s antique mahogany pedestal dining table with one leaf with brass
Category
Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French, 1920s Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of mahogany dining chairs upholstered in light blue velvet. Sold as is. Restoration and
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Large, 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large mahogany gateleg table, circa 1920.
Here we have a gateleg table a little different from
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Hepplewhite Dining Table in Mahogany from England, 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique Hepplewhite dining table in polished mahogany, from England and the 1920s. The table has
Category
Vintage 1920s English Other Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber Chippendale Ornate Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved mahogany extension dining table
By
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.13 in W 95.75 in D 46.5 in
Romweber Chippendale Ornate Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved mahogany extension dining table
By
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.13 in W 95.75 in D 46.5 in
Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
quality mahogany. Some surface staining to top, which could be re-polished if the customer desired.
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
quality mahogany. Some surface staining to top, which could be re-polished if the customer desired.
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1920s Italian Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs with Needlepoint -Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 antique 1920s Italian Regency mahogany dining chairs with needlepoint seats
The
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Art Deco Extendable Dining Table, Made in 1920s France, Restored Mahogany
By Pascal Bernier
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Extendable dining table
Material: Mahogany
Fully refurbished.
Surface polished with piano
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Antique Mahogany Side Chairs, 1920s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of beautiful mahogany wooden side chairs or dining chairs.
These 'bobbin' chairs are made
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Antique Regency Revival Dining Table 1920s 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Regency Revival oval flame mahogany extending dining table, circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs in Style of Michel Dufet, 1920s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in the style of Michel Dufet, the 1920s. This set
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 17.52 in D 17.72 in
Set of 1920s Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set of six mahogany brass inlaid dining chairs in good condition and structurally sound, the backs
Category
Vintage 1920s European Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1920's Large Mahogany Serving Table Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Massive flame mahogany serving table circa 1920.
7ft long with good colour, 2 drawers to the
Category
Vintage 1920s British Sideboards
Small Mirror in Polished Mahogany, 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small mirror in polished mahogany decorated with Pearl edge from the 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
1920s Imperial Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 48" gorgeous rare gate leg table with made by Imperial Grand Rapids Michiga. Good structural condition original patina. Measures 48" in diameter and 29" in height. 22" wide x 4...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Mirror in Polished Mahogany from circa 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small mirror in polished mahogany from circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
French Mahogany Folding Plates Holders, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French mahogany folding and portable plates holders from the 1920s.
Five plates holders.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Mahogany Gold Leaf Mirrors, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian early 20th century rectangular glass mirrors circa 1920s set with delicate
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mirror in Polished Mahogany and Faceted from circa 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror in polished mahogany and faceted from circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
English Mahogany Vitrine / Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage shop cabinet originates from the UK. It is made from mahogany, and features a clear
Category
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Ornate Carved Sideboard Buffet, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza
By Romweber
USA, circa 1920s
Book-matched flame mahogany and brass hardware
Measures
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 76 in L 42 in
1920s Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s mahogany Pembroke table in good condition labelled S.H.Jewell London, the table has
Category
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Vitrine with Glass Sliding Doors, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very large and rare mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Vitrine with original glass sliding doors
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 85.63 in W 148.04 in D 26.78 in
Mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School Pedestal Attributed to Hildo Krop, 1920s
By Hildo Krop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hildo Krop.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Solid mahogany with Macassar ebony veneer.
In very
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Macassar, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 13.19 in
1920s Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French solid brass and mahogany bar cart. The brass is polished but not lacquered and the glass
Category
20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
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1920s Mahogany Dining For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s mahogany dining available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 1920s mahogany dining was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s mahogany dining, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1920s mahogany dining bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s mahogany dining that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaare Klint, Romweber Furniture Co. and Rud Rasmussen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1920s Mahogany Dining?
Prices for a 1920s mahogany dining can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,254.
Questions About 1920s Mahogany Dining
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.