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Ronson 1938 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Geometric
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
tapered cone knob like this one.
A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Enamel
H 3.58 in W 344 in D 2.52 in
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Deluxe Classic Desk Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
H 3.6 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel & Lacquer
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.42 in
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Black Geometric Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighte
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 3.75 in W 3.6 in D 2.25 in
Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
decorative and has been crafted with geometric art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with high polished
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 4.25 in W 3.16 in D 1.75 in
Tiffany & Co. 1938 Art Deco Dress Clips Brooches 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
New York city at the Tiffany Studios during the late art deco period, circa 1938. These dress clips
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase in Orange-Red-Black-Beige by Boch Frères Belgium 30s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Salzburg, AT
"Large vase Boch Frères (la Louviere) & La Maitrise" from 1938.
"Art Deco Vase Boch Frères Keramis
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1938 original poster by Leonetto Cappiello - Mossant - Art deco Fashion
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in PARIS, FR
This is an original poster printed in lithography by the famous poster artist Leonetto Cappiello.
Leonetto Cappiello was an Italian and French poster artist and painter, who lived a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
Frederiksberg - Svomme Hal 1938 Original Poster - Denmark - Art Deco - Tourism
By Thor Bogelund-Jensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish travel poster created by Bogelund (1890-1959) advertising Frederiksberg Svomme Hal, a large indoor public pool in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 0.04 in
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938.
Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Panther Sculpture, France, 1938
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Panther Sculpture, France, 1938.
black glazed ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Re-polished
Labeled
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover May, 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous original Art Deco Fortune Magazine cover May, 1938.
The cover of Fortune
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, December 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous original Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, December 1938.
The cover of
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, February 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous original Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, February 1938.
The cover of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover October 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous Original Art Deco Fortune Cover October 1938.
The cover of Fortune
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl, Birmingham 1938
By Joseph Cook & Sons
Located in London, London
the Art Deco taste, featuring reed detailing to the centre, and lion masks to the handles.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
By A.L. Davenport Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1938
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Platinum ring made early to mid 20th century. This is a finely made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Petitot Chandelier Chrome Copper Rose Glass, France 1938
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Modernist Art Deco Chandelier Chrome and Copper, France 1938.
frosted rose glass by st. gobain
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938
A superbly crafted
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1938
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 11mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
René Drouet and Pierre Adrien Ekman Art Deco Lacquered Cabinet 1938
By René Drouet
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique Art deco storage cabinet in dark green lacquer made in 1938 from a collaboration between
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Original Fortune October 1938 vintage magazine cover linen backed
By Miguel Covarrubias
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Fortune Magazine 1938 vintage cover. Archival linen backed in very fine condition; ready
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.05 in
Stylish Art Deco Condiment Set Mappin & Webb of Birmingham 1938, Antique
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
A very stylish sterling silver Art Deco six piece condiment service, having octagonal Tapered-sided
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.8 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in
Coffe Table in wood , Style Art Deco, Year: 1938, Country France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1938
Country: France
It is an elegant and sophisticated coffe
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Fix-Masseau, Original Art Deco Poster, Good Snow, Skiing, Mountain, Ski, 1938
By Pierre Fix-Masseau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
in 1938 to promote winter tourism to mountainous destinations in France.
Artist: Fix-Masseau Pierre
Category
20th Century Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
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H 39.1 in W 49.22 in D 0.4 in
Sterling Silver Art Deco Platter with Bramble Motif, Mappin & Webb, 1938
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
dish perfectly captures the changes in tastes and styles towards the end of the Art Deco era. Made in
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.38 in W 12.6 in D 8.86 in
"Lifeguard and Bather, " Stylized Art Deco Beach Scene by MacGurrin, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
starfish hands, and sailboats in the distance, is a marvelous example of late 1930s Art Deco-Cubist
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco Modernist Chandelier sytle Adnet Chrome and Glass, France 1938
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Modernist Chandelier
in the sytle of Jacques Adnet
Chrome in godd condition and cut
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Art Deco Scone by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco Scones by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938.
Actually an object that
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Scone by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco Scones by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938.
Actually an object that
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Striking Art Deco Silver Plated Vase by GG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1938
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Art Deco silver plated vase by C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB, later GAB, Stockholm 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Angelo Biancini Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Horse for SCI, Italy, 1938 ca
By Angelo Biancini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Angelo Biancini Art Deco ceramic vase for Società Ceramica Italiana di Laveno, Italy, 1938 ca.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hispanic woman with jewels Latin female Art Deco
By Federico Beltran Masses
Located in Miami, FL
Long-necked , elegant slender fingers and spellbinding eyes define a quintessential Latin beauty. The painting is has a simple, architectonic composition of vertical and horizontal e...
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
HARROW SCHOOL, Art-Deco 20th Century Signed Oil and Gouache
By Norman Wilkinson
Located in London, GB
& Scottish Railway 1938
Private Collection
Produced as part of a series devoted to public schools in England
Category
20th Century Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Gouache
Hispanic woman with jewels Latin female Art Deco
By Federico Beltran Masses
Located in Miami, FL
Long-necked , elegant slender fingers and spellbinding eyes define a quintessential Latin beauty. The painting is has a simple, architectonic composition of vertical and horizontal e...
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Goldscheider Art Deco Figurine, 'Fan Dance', by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1938
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1930's:
Dancer with shoulder-length hair in a
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
"Guinea Baboon, " Masterpiece of Art Deco Painting in Lacquer by Margat, 1938
By André Margat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A year after André Margat received a gold medal for his lacquerwork at the Exposition Universelle of 1937, the artist painted this beautiful and expressive depiction of a guinea babo...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
three-drawer Art Deco commode (series number 1110) by Widdicomb, circa 1938. Stout mahogany construction
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco 'Fashion Figurine' by Claire Weiss, ca 1938
By Claire Weiss, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
-1997)
The model called 'Fashion Figurine' was created circa 1938
Dating of manufacture: circa 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 3.75 in D 4.14 in
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1938 Zenith “WALTON” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine 'Ball Break' by Claire Weiss, ca 1938
By Claire Weiss, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figurine:
Depiction of a seated dancer in a blue, strapless
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
"Trophy Bowl for Billy Direct, " Art Deco Silver Bowl for Champion Horse, 1938
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peninsular Farms in Freemont, Ohio. The bowl is a classic example of Art Deco silver artisanry, the clean
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
Art Deco 10Kt Gold Handmade Ring in Two Tone Yellow and White Gold from 1938
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold Two Tone
CIRCA / YEAR
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Deco Femme
By Thelma Terrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist.
"Deco Femme" is an original mixed media
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Oakland, CA
The Art Deco Birds Statue by Rochard is a unique treatment of two pheasant birds in contrasting
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Ode to Music, " Exceptional Art Deco Vase with Bars of Music by Kåge, 1938
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, unfussy lines that Scandinavian Art Deco is known for, yet tells a complex, fascinating story about
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Josef Frank Vintage Brass Glass Bar Cart Svenskt Tenn circa 1938 Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage bar cart model number 889 from brass and mirror glass designed by Josef Frank for
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 40.75 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Deer Stucco, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Stucco
Art Deco Deer Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Stucco
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938.
The Boeing Clipper was a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Stucco
Études sur Titu by Paulémile Pissarro - Study drawing, 1938
Located in London, GB
his neighbour, the famous Art Deco designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, who designed a stunning Art Deco
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
The Falconer, Art Deco British Plaster Sculpture by Richard Garbe RA
By Richard Garbe
Located in London, GB
Central School of Art and at the Royal Academy Schools. He began exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1908
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 19.49 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
White Rustic Glazed Bandini Art Deco Fauns circa 1938 for Zaccagnini
By Urbano Zaccagnini, Mario Bandini
Located in Melbourne, AU
Zaccagnini's hugely successful entry to the North American market.
For lovers of stylized Art Deco and/or
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Model of a Boeing Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938-1942 French
Located in Oakland, CA
both the aircraft’s historical significance and the glamorous Art Deco design period.
This model is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
(Boston), a longshoreman, fisherman and foundry worker, as well as a large relief (1938) for the South
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Terracotta
Tall Italian Art Nouveau Emerald Glass Silver Overlay Black Decanter, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and substantial 1930s century colorful Italian Murano art glass bottle, Italy, 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Silver
BLONDE WITH ART DECO NECKLACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canyon on the eastern face of the Oquirrh Mountains. In 1938, when Max was 13, his family moved to
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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1938 Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1938 art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1938 art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1938 art deco — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1938 art deco bearing Art Deco, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, René Lalique and Warren McArthur each produced at least one beautiful 1938 art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1938 Art Deco?
Prices for a 1938 art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $173,814, while the average can fetch as much as $3,391.
Questions About 1938 Art Deco
- 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.
- 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 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
- 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.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art 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.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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