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Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Free-Standing Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer The bust has been
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy
Located in Budapest, HU
African female statue in Art Deco style by Izsépy Margit. Fired, hand painted, silk-glazed matte
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Busts

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Ceramic

Karl Hagenauer bronze circa 1930 austrian Art Déco african dancer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Karl Hagenauer bronze austrian Art Deco circa 1930 representing "African dancer with
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exotic Vintage Painting by Alan Healey 1970s Framed Art Deco African Monkey
Located in London, GB
African boy with his little monkey on his shoulder. CREATOR: Alan Healey PLACE OF ORIGIN: UK
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood

Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bobyrug’s Antique Moroccan Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Morocco Art Deco 1930s rug, unknown designer, geometrical patterns and light colors with beige
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s nice antique art deco style Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Moroccan rug with beautiful simple art deco style design and light colours
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s nice mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the French art deco rugs and nice colours with
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s nice mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice art déco design Moroccan rug with beautiful simple design and nice colours with a light yellow
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small Moroccan rug with an geometrical art deco design, and light colours with a light blue
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Moroccan Da Silva-Bruhns Design Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Art Deco period rug with nice geometrical design of Ivan Da Silva-Bruhns, with
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Multicolor Modern Rug in Art Deco Design
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multicolor Modern Rug in Art Deco Design, Keivan Woven Arts; rug AFG-40933, country of origin
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Art Deco Pattern Berber rug, In Stock
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Art Deco Pattern Berber rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Art Deco Colorful Berber rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Art Deco Design Moroccan Tribal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Moroccan Art Deco rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Modern Black Moroccan Rug, Blue & White Accents, Art Deco Inspired
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco elements. Dominantly black with light blue and white as accent colors. A masterpiece!
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Black with Orange Art Deco Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Design: This piece plays a minimalist border with Art Deco style geometric patterns on an open
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The natural wool colored field with a shaded chocolate-brown linked lozenge pattern each lozenge containing a single angular chocolate-brown floral motif, the sides with a double ban...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Black with Orange Art Deco Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Design: This piece plays a minimalist border with Art Deco style geometric patterns on an open
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Purple with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Pink with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Purple with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Pink with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown with Black Art Deco style Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
modern tribal rugs. Its design plays black geometric patterns of Art Deco style in a lush high-pile
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Rug in Art Deco Abstract Design With Multi Colors and Black Border
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Rug in Art Deco Abstract Design With Multi Colors and Black Border. Keivan Woven Arts; rug
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown with Black Art Deco style Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
modern tribal rugs. Its design plays black geometric patterns of Art Deco style in a lush high-pile
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug in Pink & Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a vintage 5x8 Zayane Moroccan Kilim - believed to originate from the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco circa 1940-1950. On the Design: Named for the same tr...
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Vintage 70s-Era Moroccan Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage deco-inspired rug from the late 20th century, hand-knotted in Turkey from the finest wool
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Art Deco Ceramic Vase, 1931
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase, France, 1931. Ceramic vase made especially for the 1931 International
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Deco Rug 13’2″ x 10′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Art Deco, Kaleidoscope, unfolding delight. 100% wool. 13’2″ x 10′ 16337 The early adoption
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
artist from the Jimini tribe of the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) during the Art Deco period. The Jimini
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Vintage 1920s African Primitive Masks

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Bronze

1946 Original Vintage Poster by E. Maurus Air France Art Deco French West Africa
By Edmond Maurus
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster by Edmond Maurus for Air France in 1946, promoting the African destinations of
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1940s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Fine Antique Moroccan Berber Checkerboard Design Flat-Woven Rug in Earth Tones
Located in Milan, IT
context within Art Deco/Modernist room settings, where it can be employed both as a hanging as well as an
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Solar Boat Hand-Knotted 350x250cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
opening in November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Wings Hand-Knotted 350x250cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient Egyptian
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Solar Boat Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
opening in November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Wings Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient Egyptian
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on
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Early 2000s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

New Moroccan Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
New Moroccan Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'2" × 25'8" (431 × 782 cm) This contemporary Moroccan inspired hand-knotted wool rug features a bold, patchwork and abstract d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

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Wool

Kahhal Looms Radiating Masks "Neon Night" Hand-Knotted Rug by Louis Barthélemy
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
Abou the rug: This hand-knotted rug has 160,000 knots per square meter, a double knot construction, and is made of 100% New Zealand wool for the face yarn and 100% Egyptian cotton fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Radiating Masks "Neon Night" Hand-Knotted Rug by Louis Barthélemy
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
Abou the rug: This hand-knotted rug has 160,000 knots per square meter, a double knot construction, and is made of 100% New Zealand wool for the face yarn and 100% Egyptian cotton fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Cycas Hand-Knotted 350x250cm Rug by JAM BY HEDAYAT
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
About the rug: This is a hand-knotted rug with 160,000 knots per square meter in a double knot construction. It is made of face yarn that is Egyptian wool with bamboo silk inlays, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Kahhal Looms Wander "Blue" Hand-Knotted 300x200 Rug
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
About the rug: This is a hand-knotted rug with 160,000 knots per square meter in a double knot construction. It is made of face yarn that is Egyptian wool with bamboo silk inlays, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.7x10 Ft 175x300 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.4x9 Ft 165x275 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7x12.5 Ft 210x380 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Purple Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.8 Ft 200x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beige Vintage Moroccan Rug from Beni Ourain 100% wool 5.4x9.2 Ft 165x280 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Purple Vintage Moroccan Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.5x10.5 Ft 200x320 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our purple Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cu...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x9.5 Ft 220x290 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x10.3 Ft 220x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unique Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x8.2 Ft 223x250 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Vintage Moroccan rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x12.5 Ft 220x380 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Pink Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cult...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x12.5 Ft 220x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our red Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultu...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.4 Ft 200x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our red Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultu...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s | 100% wool | 7.5x11 Ft 230x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x10.8 Ft 224x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6x11 Ft 185x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our Purple Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cu...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

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Art Deco Africa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco Africa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An art deco Africa — often made from fabric, wool and metal — can elevate any home. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage art deco Africa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the art deco Africa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco Africa, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco Africa over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Franz Hagenauer and Jean Poulain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Africa?

An art deco Africa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,698, while the lowest priced sells for $424 and the highest can go for as much as $31,250.
Questions About Art Deco Africa
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.