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1930's Art Deco elegant console
1930's Art Deco elegant console

1930's Art Deco elegant console

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Milano, IT

geometric rope weaves. Italian manufacture, ca. 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Champagne Cooler Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Champagne Cooler Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Champagne Cooler Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This champagne cooler is made in nickel silver and has a genuinely nice relief pattern and is crafted by hand. Good condition with annealing that we have leaving bee to give authe...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Champagne Cooler Copper and Brass Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Champagne Cooler Copper and Brass Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Champagne Cooler Copper and Brass Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This champagne cooler is made in copper and brass. The piece has a genuinely nice relief pattern and is crafted by hand. Good vintage condition with sing of wear and annealing. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Cincinnati, OH

streamline Art Deco automotive history.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s
Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s

Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s

By Anthoine Art Bois

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco seaplane on a wave by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Width : 16

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Carltonware Art Deco 1930s Vase
Carltonware Art Deco 1930s Vase

Carltonware Art Deco 1930s Vase

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

A beautiful 1930s Carlton Ware Art Deco Garden pattern vase of shouldered ovoid form, decorated

Category

1930s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s
Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s

Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s

By Anthoine Art Bois

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco airplane by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood, thuja, metal and marble

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Brass Pulls, Stamped Paris, c. 1930's- Set of 4
Art Deco Brass Pulls, Stamped Paris, c. 1930's- Set of 4

Art Deco Brass Pulls, Stamped Paris, c. 1930's- Set of 4

Located in Ross, CA

Set of four Art Deco French drawer pulls, all stamped by the maker, made in Paris in the 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s

Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco centerpiece, serving bowl, or decorative fruit or bread basket was designed

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s
Original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s

Original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s

Located in PARIS, FR

This original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s captures the elegance and dynamism of tennis

Category

1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

French Art Deco Macassar Wood, Metal and Crystal Condiment Server, 1930s
French Art Deco Macassar Wood, Metal and Crystal Condiment Server, 1930s

French Art Deco Macassar Wood, Metal and Crystal Condiment Server, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning French Art Deco tableware server features crystal jars for preserves, pickles, or

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's
Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's

Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's

By Brock & Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l METAL / MATERIAL: French

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's
Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's

Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: Wood, Metal and Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 6 Inches Long X 3 Inches Tall X 2 Inches

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's
Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's

Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 5 X Width 4 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s

French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s

By Art Decor

Located in Beirut, LB

. It is a classic design chrome light with marble base. From the Art Deco period. Antique bankers or

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.
Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of Metal With aged patina Weight of one dumbbell circa 5kg Beautiful decoration Original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbels, 1930s.
Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbels, 1930s.

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbels, 1930s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of Metal With aged patina Weight circa 9kg Beautiful decoration Original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Metal

French Art Déco Desk Lamp by Sabino, 1930s
French Art Déco Desk Lamp by Sabino, 1930s

French Art Déco Desk Lamp by Sabino, 1930s

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in Paris, FR

An Art Déco desk lamp by Sabino from the 1930s. Nickel plated metal and glass. Signed "Sabino

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holder. Circa 1930's. Stamped on base

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Pewter

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's
Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

This fantastic Art Deco Sterling Silver Box is entirely hand made. It is Hallmarked, Sterling

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s
Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s

Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s

By Leo Vingerhoets 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful woman portrait in the glass closed. A stained glass technique in glass gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette intensity during the cour...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's

By Asprey London

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s
Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s

Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s Painting with charcoal drawing

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging 1930s
Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging 1930s

Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging, Europe, 1930s. Original 1930s art deco textile trow

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s

2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells Super decorative. Will be sent in 2 packages because of

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Antiquities

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Vintage Glass Hairdressing Salon Advertising Sign c.1930s Barber
French Art Deco Vintage Glass Hairdressing Salon Advertising Sign c.1930s Barber

French Art Deco Vintage Glass Hairdressing Salon Advertising Sign c.1930s Barber

Located in Bristol, GB

VINTAGE HAIRDRESSER’S ADVERTISING SIGN ‘JAQUES COIFFEUR HOMMES FILLETTES’ Reflective ribbed silver mirror encapsulated by black-backed glass reveals a reflective, eye-catching font ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signs

Materials

Steel

1930s Embroidered Panel, Korean, Silk Cotton, Bird Motif, Art Deco
1930s Embroidered Panel, Korean, Silk Cotton, Bird Motif, Art Deco

1930s Embroidered Panel, Korean, Silk Cotton, Bird Motif, Art Deco

Located in Lomita, CA

embroidered panel. It dates back to the Art Deco period. The patterns and palette are appealing and produced

Category

Early 20th Century South Korean Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Inkwell on Black Marble - 2Y581
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Inkwell on Black Marble - 2Y581

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Inkwell on Black Marble - 2Y581

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is a handmade vintage inkwell set from the 1930s, a classic example of the Art Deco period

Category

Vintage 1930s French Antiquities

Materials

Marble, Metal

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn

By Frank Brangwyn

Located in Vienna, AT

In this listing you will find a pair of ravishing Art Deco decorative wood intarsia panels. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

MUGHAL Late Art-Deco 1930's Clutch Purse Silk, Gold & Silver With Green Emeralds
MUGHAL Late Art-Deco 1930's Clutch Purse Silk, Gold & Silver With Green Emeralds

MUGHAL Late Art-Deco 1930's Clutch Purse Silk, Gold & Silver With Green Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

created during the art deco period, between the 1930 and 1940. This luxury clutch has been completely hand

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Textiles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1930's Walnut and stained wood coffee table
1930's Walnut and stained wood coffee table

1930's Walnut and stained wood coffee table

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Milano, IT

COD-S202 Walnut and stained wood coffee table with two shelves and a drawer. Made in the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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1930s Art Deco Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1930s art deco art for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every item from our selection of 1930s art deco art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of 1930s art deco art, we have 28283 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1930s art deco art, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1930s art deco art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by René Lalique, Jindrich Halabala and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Art Deco Art?

The average selling price for a piece of 1930s art deco art at 1stDibs is $2,649, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $785,000 for the highest priced.

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 1930s Art Deco Art
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.