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.

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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.

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

$1,990Sale 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

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

$1,667

H 19.3 in Dm 7.49 in

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

Located in Barntrup, DE

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

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H 13 in W 16.15 in

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

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

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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

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

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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

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1930s Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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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.