What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

1930s Paintings Birds

Bird Blazer

Black Boy Painting

Rene Seyssaud

Still Life Game Painting

Oil Paintings Of Game

English Gentleman Oil Portrait

Les Perroquets

Emily Young

Estate Pair of Framed Bird Paintings on Porcelain, Circa 1930's-1950's.

$5,800 / set

H 1.75 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

Estate Pair of Framed Bird Paintings on Porcelain, Circa 1930's-1950's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate Pair of Framed Bird Paintings on Porcelain, Circa 1930's-1940's.

Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962)1930's British Oil Painting Portrait of Westminster School Boy in Uniform, 1931

$1,971Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 24 in

1930's British Oil Painting Portrait of Westminster School Boy in Uniform

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

scuffs provenance: private collection, England; with exhibition labels verso. This stunning 1930's

Category

1930s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Glass and Brass Pendant Light with Bird Paintings, France, 1930s

$1,651

H 19.3 in Dm 7.49 in

Art Deco Glass and Brass Pendant Light with Bird Paintings, France, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

An Art Deco glass and brass pendant light with bird paintings, France, 1930s. This delightful

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Oswald PoreauOil painting of a Hunting still-life - game birds - 1930 s, 1931

Sold

H 13 in W 16.15 in

Oil painting of a Hunting still-life - game birds - 1930 s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

"Hunting trophy" by Oswald Poreau, dated 1931 The present painting skilfully depicts a "hunting

Category

20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962)1930's Portrait Dapper Young English Gentleman in University Sports Club Blazer, 1939

Sold

H 35 in W 30 in

1930's Portrait Dapper Young English Gentleman in University Sports Club Blazer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

condition: very good, minor surface scuffs provenance: private collection, England This stunning 1930's

Category

1930s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

René Seyssaud'The Parakeet' by René Seyssaud, Watercolour Bird Portrait Painting, c. 1930s, Circa 1930s

Sold

H 13.59 in W 11.23 in

'The Parakeet' by René Seyssaud, Watercolour Bird Portrait Painting, c. 1930s

By René Seyssaud

Located in London, GB

'The Parakeet' (Le Perroquet), watercolour on paper (circa 1930s), by René Seyssaud (1867 -1952

Category

1930s Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

People Also Browsed

David MorierAn equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

$65,875

H 48 in W 58 in

An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

By David Morier

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Henry R RittenbergPortrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting, Circa 1920

$9,332Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 35 in D 2 in

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The painting is a standing half length portrait of a lady in a black coat with a white f...

Category

1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Norah Neilson GrayExotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting, Circa 1923

$284,824Sale Price|20% Off

H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in

Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...

Category

1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$233,319Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Henry Peters GrayORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas, 1860

$5,110

H 35 in W 30 in D 2 in

ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas

By Henry Peters Gray

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale is an amazing original antique oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877), depicting a portrait of a W.P. Wright Esq. Some of his pai...

Category

1860s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

$2,987Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

$15,000 / item

H 52 in Dm 38 in

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Painting Male Portrait 19thC, 1800s

$2,751

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in

Painting Male Portrait 19thC

Located in Milan, IT

Oil on Canvas. French school of the late 1700s-early 1800s. Portrait of a gentleman in elegant bourgeois dress. The canvas has slight tears and is in need of cleaning. It is presente...

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Movie Theater Chandelier 1930's

$9,500

H 43 in Dm 29 in

Movie Theater Chandelier 1930's

Located in Fulton, CA

Exceptional and historic Art Deco theater chandeliers Created for the Encore Theater in Burlingame, California, opening in 1930. Original painted surface in off white and gold. Remov...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

$1,794 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

$5,000

H 15.75 in Dm 13.98 in

MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

By Muller Frères

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, France, 1920s. A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the late 1920s. This chandelier fe...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century English SchoolLarge Victorian Portrait of Country Gentlemen Squire Oil Painting on Canvas

$1,807Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 31 in

Large Victorian Portrait of Country Gentlemen Squire Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

English artists, circa 1870 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 31 inches canvas : 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: overall very good and pr...

Category

1870s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920

$970

H 10.63 in Dm 11.03 in

French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe. Made in France in the late 1930's. This light can be install...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil, c. 1675

$3,973

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...

Category

1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "1930s Paintings Birds", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1930s Paintings Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s paintings birds available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Post-War editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Art Deco. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1930s paintings birds available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Marguerite Thompson Zorach, Jessie Arms Botke, Mahlon Blaine, James Robert Granville Exley and René Seyssaud are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.

How Much are 1930s Paintings Birds?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1930s paintings birds in our inventory begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,175.

Questions About 1930s Paintings Birds

What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
How do you identify 1930s furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.