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Hermes Paris, 1929 Art Deco Extremely Rare "Gourmette" Bracelet
Hermes Paris, 1929 Art Deco Extremely Rare "Gourmette" Bracelet

Hermes Paris, 1929 Art Deco Extremely Rare "Gourmette" Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Paris Extremely Rare "Gourmette" Bracelet, created in 1929. Signed Hermes in gold on leather

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

, New Yorker. Material: Chromed steel and green felt. Date: 1929. Period: Art Deco. Weight: 266

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1929 Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Wedding Band Ring
1929 Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Wedding Band Ring

1929 Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Wedding Band Ring

By Orange Blossom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

.' Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for Bernstein Jewelry Co. Circa: 1929; via dated inscription

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling
AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling

AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling

By Aaron Lufkin Dennison

Located in Miami, FL

, made in Birmingham England during the art deco period, back in the 1929. The craftsmanship of this

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

By CYMA Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Cyma Watch Co. This is a beautiful and unusual

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Tavannes Watch Co. Beautiful and very unusual

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Louis Icart Art Deco Etching Coursing II, 1929
Louis Icart Art Deco Etching Coursing II, 1929

Louis Icart Art Deco Etching Coursing II, 1929

By Louis Icart

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) Coursing II, 1929 Etching with handcoloring on paper Image: 15 x

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

India Ink, Archival Paper

Art Deco African Bust
Art Deco African Bust

Art Deco African Bust

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lola, Paris, 1929
Lola, Paris, 1929

Lola, Paris, 1929

By Joseph Waidinger

Located in West Hollywood, CA

art deco woman sits in a cafe, perhaps waiting for someone? In the mirrored reflection over her head

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Art Deco Panther Sculpture, Fayence Ceramic, Europe, 1929
White Art Deco Panther Sculpture, Fayence Ceramic, Europe, 1929

White Art Deco Panther Sculpture, Fayence Ceramic, Europe, 1929

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

White Sculpture of a female panther Fayence production in the Art Deco era was a popular ceramic

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

German Art Deco Plate by Thomas Porcelain, 1929
German Art Deco Plate by Thomas Porcelain, 1929

German Art Deco Plate by Thomas Porcelain, 1929

By Thomas Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German Art Deco period white and gold porcelain plate signed by artist for the Thomas

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Porcelain Pin-Up Figurine by Goebel, 1929
Art Deco Porcelain Pin-Up Figurine by Goebel, 1929

Art Deco Porcelain Pin-Up Figurine by Goebel, 1929

By A.W. Goebel

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco porcelain figurine from 1929, crafted by W. Goebel in Rodental, Bavaria, features a

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20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Mirror
Art Deco Mirror

Art Deco Mirror

By Art Decor

Located in Glasgow, GB

A stunning Art Deco mirror in bevelled glass woth Mahogany corners. Art Deco pieces are now highly

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1929 Broadway & CO
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1929 Broadway & CO

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1929 Broadway & CO

Located in Montreal, QC

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, gold wash inside stamped Birmingham 1929. maker Broadway & co

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Swedish Chair Pine and Leather Carl Bergsten 1929
Art Deco Swedish Chair Pine and Leather Carl Bergsten 1929

Art Deco Swedish Chair Pine and Leather Carl Bergsten 1929

By Carl Bergsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

An Art Deco chair made in the late 1920s Sweden. This chair has true workmanship and quality

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, London 1929 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, London 1929 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, London 1929 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Cafe Au Lait Set, is in the Art Deco taste, and is octagonal in shape. Each measures 9.75"(25cm) tall

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antelope, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Antelope, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Antelope, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Loet Vanderveen, Dutch (1921 - 2015) - Antelope, Medium: Bronze sculpture, signature and numbering inscribed on bottom, Edition: 408/500, Size: 6 x 7.5 x 3 in. (15.24 x 19.05 x 7...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Thoroughbred, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Thoroughbred, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Thoroughbred, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Loet Vanderveen, Dutch (1921 - 2015) - Thoroughbred, Medium: Bronze sculpture, signature and numbering inscribed on bottom, Edition: 235/500, Size: 4.75 x 8 x 4 in. (12.07 x 20.3...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

"Nude with Scimitar, " Fabulous, Sensual Art Deco Painting by Forster, 1929
"Nude with Scimitar, " Fabulous, Sensual Art Deco Painting by Forster, 1929

"Nude with Scimitar, " Fabulous, Sensual Art Deco Painting by Forster, 1929

By E.H. Forster

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Full of drama and intrigue, both sensual and classical, this depiction of a female nude tiptoeing toward a curtain being pulled aside by a threatening, unseen figure, has all the noc...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Gouache

French Art Deco 1929  Black lacquered Large Case In .950 Sterling And 18Kt Gold
French Art Deco 1929  Black lacquered Large Case In .950 Sterling And 18Kt Gold

French Art Deco 1929 Black lacquered Large Case In .950 Sterling And 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

, created in Paris France, back in the 1929. Crafted at the atelier of the goldsmith Paul Delahais in solid

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Pewter Jar Sylvia Stave for C-G Hallberg 1929 Sweden
Art Deco Pewter Jar Sylvia Stave for C-G Hallberg 1929 Sweden

Art Deco Pewter Jar Sylvia Stave for C-G Hallberg 1929 Sweden

By CG Hallberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This pewter jar in all its simplicity is a typical piece for the late 1920s early 1930s Swedish modern era. The jar is made with pattern on each side and the lit with a horse. Inside...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Handsome art deco period silver condiment set by Richard Comyns London 1929
Handsome art deco period silver condiment set by Richard Comyns London 1929

Handsome art deco period silver condiment set by Richard Comyns London 1929

By Richard Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1929 and 1930 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Sterling Silver Condiment

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Cowboy Girl', By Stephan Dakon, Circa 1929
Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Cowboy Girl', By Stephan Dakon, Circa 1929

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Cowboy Girl', By Stephan Dakon, Circa 1929

By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Very Rare Art Ceramic Figurine Around 1929: Girl with a wide-brimmed hat on her short curls

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1929 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Margaret Glass with Sepia Patina
1929 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Margaret Glass with Sepia Patina

1929 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Margaret Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Margaret" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1929. Stamped signature on bottom

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Birch

Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Sconces, Alabaster, Silver Plated Bronze Frames. 1929
Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Sconces, Alabaster, Silver Plated Bronze Frames. 1929

Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Sconces, Alabaster, Silver Plated Bronze Frames. 1929

By Georges Leleu

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pair of Art Deco Sconces dating from 1929 in Silver Plated Bronze Frames. 1929 LELEU. Pair of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Superb Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1929
Superb Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1929

Superb Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1929

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredible treasure, this marvel of a bracelet dates back to the Art Deco period in the late

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting
French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting

Located in Holywell, GB

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting A captivating French Art Deco–era portrait, possibly

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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Madame Pompadour Powder Box Porcelain, 1929
Art Deco Madame Pompadour Powder Box Porcelain, 1929

Art Deco Madame Pompadour Powder Box Porcelain, 1929

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in Lisbon, PT

This Art Deco porcelain powder box, known as “Madame Pompadour,” was produced in 1929 by Schumann

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20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu. Material: Mahogany Completely restored, surface

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band

By Art Carved

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous wedding

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Mahogany Art Deco French Sideboard with Marble Desk and Mirror - 1920-1929
Mahogany Art Deco French Sideboard with Marble Desk and Mirror - 1920-1929

Mahogany Art Deco French Sideboard with Marble Desk and Mirror - 1920-1929

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

French sideboard with marble desk and mirror. Style: Art Deco. Period: 1920-1929. Material

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces
Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces

Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of French Art Deco chairs designed by Jules Leleu. Material: Rosewood / palisander

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rosewood

Art Deco Portrait of a Redhead Woman
Art Deco Portrait of a Redhead Woman

Art Deco Portrait of a Redhead Woman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

, watercolors and pastels. Greenwood also lectured on art history and taught fine art. Biography Greenwood was

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Antique Bronze Art Deco Andirons
Pair of Antique Bronze Art Deco Andirons

Pair of Antique Bronze Art Deco Andirons

Located in Kent, CT

Pair of antique Deco bronze andirons with a stylized lotus flower motif from the Auchincloss House

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 22.40 Carats, Circa 1929
Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 22.40 Carats, Circa 1929

Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 22.40 Carats, Circa 1929

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco diamond bracelet by Cartier Paris, for Cartier New York, comprising four flexible

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929
Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929

Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

/ Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1929. Great condition. Some discoloration

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Painting Romantic Couple on Rocks
Art Deco Painting Romantic Couple on Rocks

Art Deco Painting Romantic Couple on Rocks

By Dean Cornwell

Located in Miami, FL

Cornwell learned and perfected are almost non-existent in today's art training. Hence, most contemporary

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miriam Haskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir
Miriam Haskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir

Miriam Haskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir

By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell

Located in Chicago, IL

In the late 1920s during the Art-Deco period, this Miriam Haskell white mostly glass-beaded sautoir

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver

German Art Deco Floor Lamp, Copper & Crystal, 1920 by Art Decor
German Art Deco Floor Lamp, Copper & Crystal, 1920 by Art Decor

German Art Deco Floor Lamp, Copper & Crystal, 1920 by Art Decor

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

German Art Deco standing lamp. Copper plated and glass spheres at the bottom of the shade. Germany

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s
Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s

Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

This vibrant antique beaded pouch dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and captures the bold

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Cotton, Glass

Wallpaper Design, France, Art Deco, 1920s
Wallpaper Design, France, Art Deco, 1920s

Wallpaper Design, France, Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

Wallpaper design. Watercolor painting on paper representing a Chinese landscape, France, Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

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1929 Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1929 art deco you’re looking for. A 1929 art deco — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 19197 options for an antique or vintage 1929 art deco now, or shop our selection of 67 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1929 art deco — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1929 art deco, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. René Lalique, Charlotte Perriand and Charles Schneider each produced at least one beautiful 1929 art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1929 Art Deco?

Prices for a 1929 art deco start at $1 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $3,172.

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 1929 Art Deco
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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 1, 2024
    The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.