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1930 Art Deco Pair of Bookend Representing Parakeets
Located in Marseille, FR
1930 Art Deco pair of bookend representing parakeets.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Lamps 1930, Art Deco Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of lamps 1930, Art Deco period, Antique, two lights, gilded bronze.
Measures: H 35cm, W
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930 Art Deco Spelter by Demeter Chiparus Onyx Base
Located in Marseille, FR
1930 Art Deco spelter by Demeter Chiparus onyx base
Additional information:
Material: Metal
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France
Located in Milan, IT
1930 Art Deco wall clock in Parchment. Made in France.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Fire Screen, 1930, Art Deco Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought iron fire screen, 1930, Art Deco period.
Wrought iron fire screen, certainly Edgar Brandt
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Terracotta Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, 1930, Art Deco Period.
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta sculpture by Irénée Rochard, 1930, Art Deco period.
Art Deco sculpture, circa 1930 by
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Red Ceramic Vase with Gold and Brass inserts 1930 Art Decò Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Red Ceramic Vase with Gold and Brass inserts 1930 Art Decò Italy
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
1930 Art Deco Young Girl with Birds Green Patina Bronze by Melani
Located in Marseille, FR
Young girl with bronze birds, 1930 Art Deco green patina signed Melani on black marble base.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of WMF Silver Plated Candlesticks, circa 1930, Art Deco Period.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of WMF silver plated candlesticks, circa 1930, Art Deco period.
Pair of WMF Art Deco silver
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Tablecloth 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
TableCloth
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Wool, Silk
1930 Art Deco Engraving "Tiger" by George Lucien Guyot – Signed - 2Y294
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning 1930 Art Deco engraving by acclaimed French artist George Lucien Guyot features a
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Large Silver Plated Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Traverse, circa 1930, Art Deco.
By Pierre Traverse
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large silver plated bronze sculpture by Pierre Traverse, circa 1930, Art Deco.
Silver-plated
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 9.45 in
Column, French, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
20th Century 1930 Art Deco White Ceramic Table Lamp in Style of Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jean Besnard
Elegant 1930 Art Deco ceramic table lamp
White ceramic glaze
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1930, Art Deco Chandelier, Czecholsovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored Art Deco chandelier.
Walnut with new shellac finish.
Chrome with minor
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large 1930 Art Deco Grey and Green Snake Skin Ceramic Vase by Jean Pointu
By Jean Pointu
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Pointu
Elegant stoneware ceramic vase realised circa 1930
Art deco ceramic pottery vase
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.78 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
1930 Art Deco Bevelled Mirror
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare beautiful well made wall mirror on chain with fitted wooden back and very nice simple details.
This piece was acquired from a private collection and is all original.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Degue Signed Pair French 1930 art deco Wall Sconces Lamps Léon Hugue Paris
By Degué
Located in Verviers, BE
A wonderful Pair French 1930 art deco Sconces lamps made by the Paris based company of Léon Hugue
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of lanterns
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Column, French, in wood, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Bottle in Crystal, France, 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
1930 Art Deco Terracotta Girl Statue, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Material terracotta, hand painted, about 100 years old
- Author August Otto was born in 1868 in Oeslau near Coburg, he died in 1947. From 1891 to 1915 he was a modeller in the ter...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco
Located in Nice, FR
Art deco living room consisting of a two-seater sofa with two matching armchairs.
The structure is
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
Sideboard Door in Rosewood, 1930, Art Deco
Located in Marseille, FR
Sideboard in rosewood from the 1930s period, very elegant art deco style with its portor marble top
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Circa 1930 Art Deco poster by the renowned French graphic artist Jean Carlu
By Jean Carlu
Located in PARIS, FR
This circa 1930 Art Deco poster, designed by the renowned French graphic artist Jean Carlu
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Table Octagonal in Wood, France, 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Wood
1930 Art Deco Metal Chandelier Functionalism, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- nickel-plated metal construction and etched glass shades.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Table in Wood, France, 1930, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table Art Deco
Material: Wood.
France.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Olympia Signed Hilgers Painting 1930 Art Deco Nude
Located in Marseille, FR
Olympia in the Art Deco style.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Circa 1930 Art Deco original poster of Sandy-Hook - Chargeurs Réunis
By Sandy Hook (Georges Taboureau)
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster of Sandy-Hook, pseudonym of Georges Taboureau of Art Déco style for the account of
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
1930 Art deco desk lamp by Max Schumacher
By Max Schumacher
Located in Surrey, BC
An Art Deco vintage black chrome table lamp or desk lamp designed by Max Schumacher 1934 Germany
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco, Falta Medida
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Lanterns
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1930 Art Deco Platinum flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
shimmer to the overall design.
Period: 1930-40s
Style: Art Deco
Metal: Platinum
Stone: Diamond
Ring
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930 Art Deco Pendulum Spelter And Portor Marble
Located in Marseille, FR
Art Deco 1930 pendulum dancer in regulates on marble base portor movement of the pendulum to be
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Spelter
Column, French, in marble and wood, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Circa 1930 Art Deco advertising poster by Henry Lemonnier for Libertas shoes
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Art Deco style advertising poster by Henry Lemonnier for Libertas shoes.
Born in Paris on
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Royal Air Force Display 'Book to Colindale', c.1930 art deco poster design
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Royal Air Force Display, 'Book to Colindale'
Gouache
26 x 32 cm
c.1930
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Napoleone Martinuzzi Murano glass circa 1930 Art deco vase.
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Napoleone Martinuzzi circa 1930 Murano glass vase Art deco.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian International Style Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
British 1930 Art Deco Enamelled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
1930. This stunning piece has been crafted in a a round shape with geometric art deco patterns in solid
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 0.35 in Dm 1.61 in
Venini Cappellin 1930 Art Deco Murano Glass Lantern
By Cappellin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Raro e Deliziosa Lanterna in vetro di Murano 1930 Venini Cappellin.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case
By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera – Original Box & Case Museum-Worthy
This
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 9.25 in
Royal Air Force Display, c.1930 art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
the era’s art deco fusion of design and public service messaging.
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
1930 Art Deco Style Display with 2 Crystal Whiskey Carafe
Located in Marseille, FR
Display and 2 whiskey carafe in crystal 1930 in Macassar ebony, typically Art Deco style. Note that
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Original 1930 Art Deco style poster by Jean Carlu - Théatre Pigalle Feu du ciel
By Jean Carlu
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Art Deco style poster by Jean Carlu for the Pigalle Theater - Feu du ciel.
Jean Carlu
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
1930 Art Deco French Mustache Back Club Chairs, Christian Lacroix Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mustache original Art Deco French leather club chairs. Circa 1930s with original leather
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1930 Art Deco French Moustache Back Club Chairs, Christian Lacroix Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Moustache original Art Deco French leather club chairs. Circa 1930s with original leather
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
1930 Art Deco Catalina Island Siesta Pottery Ashtray And Pipe Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
functionality and Art Deco infualnced designed. Its vibrant matte blue glaze and hand-finished detailing bring
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Stunning Bowl, Nude, Malachite Art Glass, Frantisek Halama, 1930 Art Deco
By František Halama
Located in Wien, AT
is an rare original of the Art Deco period.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.95 in W 7.48 in D 5.51 in
1930 Art Deco Golden Silk Net & Sequin Hollywood Starlet Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A divine 1930s Hollywood Starlet Gown: Spaghetti straps, gathered bust radiates down to the hem in golden sequined rays on gold silk tulle netting! Gold satin lining fabric, side sn...
Category
1930s American Evening Gowns
DUNHILL 1930 Art Deco Tonneau Wrist-Watch In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Dunhill Company in London England. Crafted during the Art Deco period, back in the 1930's in solid
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.34 in W 1.06 in Dm 8.5 in L 21.59 in
Circa 1930 Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Jean Lormier
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Founders 1800-1930, Harold Berman
*Art Deco and Other Figures, Brian Catley
*Art Deco Sculpture, Victor
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1930 Art Deco Platinum Clip-on Earrings with 7.05 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Pair of Art Deco Platinum Clip-on Earrings, accented with Round brilliant cut and Baguette cut
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
FRENCH 1930 Art Deco Geometric Precious Wood Bracelet In Gilt And Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. The unusual bracelet has been crafted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold, Silver
French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical cigarettes dispenser box has
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
CARTIER 1930 Art-Deco Tank-Tracks Bracelet In 14Kt Yellow & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
art-deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. The bracelet has been crafted with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Eileen Gray side table in metal and glass circa 1930 Art Deco
By Eileen Gray
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Eileen Gray side table i metal and glass Art Deco circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Buy From Our Own Empire the Best Market, 1930 art deco design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
c.1930
Design for Empire Marketing Board
Provenance: From the family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Buy From Our Own Empire the Best Market, 1930 art deco design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
.1930
Design for Empire Marketing Board
Provenance: Family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Hartzberg & Co. 1930 Art Deco Band Ring In Platinum With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
the art deco period at the jewelry atelier of J.L. Hartzberg & Co. back in the 1930. This ring has
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Paris 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum & 3.06 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco seven-charms bracelet designed by Cartier.
This is a gorgeous art deco seven-charms
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
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1930 Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1930 art deco available at 1stDibs. Each 1930 art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are 27547 variations of the antique or vintage 1930 art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1930 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 1930 art deco, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930 art deco over the years, but those crafted by René Lalique, Jindrich Halabala and Gilbert Rohde are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1930 Art Deco?
A 1930 art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $611,948.
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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 1930 Art Deco
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
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