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Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Scarf Dancer on Sunburst Base Jean Lormier, 1925
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Scarf Dancer on Sunburst Base Jean Lormier, 1925

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Scarf Dancer on Sunburst Base Jean Lormier, 1925

By J. Lormier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impressive Art Deco bronze sculpture of a scarf dancer by Jean Lormier. The sculpture is mounted on

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture of a Dancer Allégresse Fayral for Max Le Verrier France 1930
Art Deco Sculpture of a Dancer Allégresse Fayral for Max Le Verrier France 1930

Art Deco Sculpture of a Dancer Allégresse Fayral for Max Le Verrier France 1930

By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco sculpture of a dancer Allégresse. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. France

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Fine Art Deco Bronze Fan Dancer in Silver and Parcel-Gilt Signed: H. Molins
Fine Art Deco Bronze Fan Dancer in Silver and Parcel-Gilt Signed: H. Molins

Fine Art Deco Bronze Fan Dancer in Silver and Parcel-Gilt Signed: H. Molins

By Henri Molins

Located in New York City, NY

Original and graceful French Modernist statue of a female dancer with one foot up wearing ballet

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

1930s Art Deco Sculpture Espana Dancer by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
1930s Art Deco Sculpture Espana Dancer by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier

1930s Art Deco Sculpture Espana Dancer by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Verrier” (foundry) Original Art Deco, France 1920/30's Lighted sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture Lady Hoop Dancer by Charles for Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Sculpture Lady Hoop Dancer by Charles for Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Sculpture Lady Hoop Dancer by Charles for Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Charles Charles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Art Deco sculpture of a woman with hoop signed by the French artist C. Charles, cast at the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco sculpture of a dancer with ball JEU signed by Max Le Verrier 1930
Art Deco sculpture of a dancer with ball JEU signed by Max Le Verrier 1930

Art Deco sculpture of a dancer with ball JEU signed by Max Le Verrier 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco sculpture of a dancer with ball JEU signed by Max Le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal on

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Sculpture of a Female Dancer Fayral Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier, 1930
Art Deco Sculpture of a Female Dancer Fayral Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier, 1930

Art Deco Sculpture of a Female Dancer Fayral Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco sculpture of a dancing woman in an elegant pose. The figurine is signed Fayral, the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style
Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style

Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Designed in Paris (France) during the roaring 1920s Original Max Le Verrier, signed French Art Deco

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Marble, Spelter

Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Cast Concrete Art Deco Plaque Entitled, "Dance"
Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Cast Concrete Art Deco Plaque Entitled, "Dance"

Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Cast Concrete Art Deco Plaque Entitled, "Dance"

By Chuck Dodson

Located in North Miami, FL

Dating from the last few years when late Art Deco buildings incorporated figural panels in their

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Art Deco Lamp with Dancer Danseuse a la coupe by Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Art Deco Lamp with Dancer Danseuse a la coupe by Max Le Verrier France, 1930

Art Deco Lamp with Dancer Danseuse a la coupe by Max Le Verrier France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco lamp with dancer Danseuse à la coupe by Max Le Verrier. Patinated art metal, stepped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tall Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer signed: Quillon- Carrier
Tall Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer signed: Quillon- Carrier

Tall Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer signed: Quillon- Carrier

By G. Quillon Carrier

Located in New York City, NY

Large and fabulous French Art Deco original bronze sculpture of a nude dancer with hands posed

Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brass Dancer
Brass Dancer

Brass Dancer

Sold|$240

Brass Dancer

Located in South Salem, NY

Art Deco inspired Mid-Century Modern brass ballet dancer figurine.  

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chiparus Sculpture
Art Deco Chiparus Sculpture

Art Deco Chiparus Sculpture

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Alexandrian Dancer, an Art Deco cold painted bronze sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1880-1947). A

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Decò Sculpture of a Dancer in Artistic Metal from the 1930s
Italian Decò Sculpture of a Dancer in Artistic Metal from the 1930s

Italian Decò Sculpture of a Dancer in Artistic Metal from the 1930s

Located in Milano, MI

Artistic deco metal statue depicting a dancer, made in the 1930s Ø 23 cm Ø 7.5 cm h 27 cm

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Statue of Deco Dancer in Artistic Metal and Marble Base, 1930s
French Statue of Deco Dancer in Artistic Metal and Marble Base, 1930s

French Statue of Deco Dancer in Artistic Metal and Marble Base, 1930s

Located in Milano, MI

Deco dancer sculpture, in silver-plated artistic metal and marble base, made in France in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

'the Dance' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Couple Dancing
'the Dance' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Couple Dancing

'the Dance' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Couple Dancing

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

The Dance' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting a couple dancing the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lorenzl Hoop Dancer
Lorenzl Hoop Dancer

Lorenzl Hoop Dancer

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dancer with Hoop, a cold painted bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950). A young lady stands

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Decò Statue in Artistic Metal and Wooden Base of a 1930s Dancer
Italian Decò Statue in Artistic Metal and Wooden Base of a 1930s Dancer

Italian Decò Statue in Artistic Metal and Wooden Base of a 1930s Dancer

Located in Milano, MI

Artistic deco metal sculpture and wooden base, depicting a dancer, made in the 1930s Ø 31 cm Ø 12

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Deco Dancer by Josef Lorenzl Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base, Austrian, 1935
Deco Dancer by Josef Lorenzl Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base, Austrian, 1935

Deco Dancer by Josef Lorenzl Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base, Austrian, 1935

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in New York, NY

Deco Dancer by Josef Lorenzl gilt-bronze sculpture on onyx base, Austrian circa 1935, this stunning

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Scarf Dancer Bronze Figure
Scarf Dancer Bronze Figure

Scarf Dancer Bronze Figure

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Scarf, dancer, an Art Deco, silvered and cold painted bronze figure of a young lady in stylized

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Veil Dancer / Jean Lormier
Veil Dancer / Jean Lormier

Veil Dancer / Jean Lormier

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco bronze sculpture of a Veil Dancer in an elegant, extravagant pose, astride a marble and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Glamourous Art Deco Bronze by Dalbruese
Glamourous Art Deco Bronze by Dalbruese

Glamourous Art Deco Bronze by Dalbruese

By Dalbruese

Located in New York, NY

This stunning bronze epitomizes the Art Deco era in France. It depicts a Dancer of the 1920s. It is

Category

French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hindu Dancer by Chiparus
Hindu Dancer by Chiparus

Hindu Dancer by Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

A fabulous Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a beautiful young Ballet Russes dancer in full

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Dancer by Chiparus
Egyptian Dancer by Chiparus

Egyptian Dancer by Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Cleopatra, an Art Deco, gilt and patinated bronze sculpture of Cleopatra, set over a marble plinth

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Goldscheider Vienna 'Sailor Dance', Dancer in Sailor Costume, by Dakon, ca 1930
Goldscheider Vienna 'Sailor Dance', Dancer in Sailor Costume, by Dakon, ca 1930

Goldscheider Vienna 'Sailor Dance', Dancer in Sailor Costume, by Dakon, ca 1930

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon

Located in Vienna, AT

Very Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Ceramics Figurine around 1930: Young dancer in a sleeveless top

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Dancer by Brunio Zach
Bronze Dancer by Brunio Zach

Bronze Dancer by Brunio Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in Bronx, NY

century. It is of a beautiful woman, wearing Art Deco clothing, postioned on a dance floor. The sculpture

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Spelter Figure, circa 1935
Art Deco Spelter Figure, circa 1935

Art Deco Spelter Figure, circa 1935

Located in Devon, England

Nice original example of Art Deco era patinated/painted spelter figurine of a semi-nude dancing

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

'Egyptian Dancer' by Démetre Chiparus
'Egyptian Dancer' by Démetre Chiparus

'Egyptian Dancer' by Démetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Art Deco figurines, which were highly sought after during the 1920s and 1930s. Chiparus was born in

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Female Table Lamp
French Art Deco Female Table Lamp

French Art Deco Female Table Lamp

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco table lamp of female dancer. Holding clear frosted glass geometric sphere

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Art Deco Silvered Bronze by G.None
Art Deco Silvered Bronze by G.None

Art Deco Silvered Bronze by G.None

By G. None

Located in Bochum, NRW

20th century)0 Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a dancer, on black marble plinth. Modeled as a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

E. Popineau Cymbals Dancer Sculpture
E. Popineau Cymbals Dancer Sculpture

E. Popineau Cymbals Dancer Sculpture

By Francois Emile Popineau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture, by E. Popineau, circa 1920, cymbals dancer. Signed

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick
1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick

1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick

Located in Devon, England

Rare and highly collectable 1930s chrome Art Deco double candlestick featuring nude dancing girls

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick
1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick

1930s Art Deco Figural Chrome Candlestick

Located in Devon, England

Rare and highly collectable 1930s chrome Art Deco double candlestick featuring nude dancing girls

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

'Three Dancers' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting
'Three Dancers' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting

'Three Dancers' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'Three Dancers' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting three

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Brass & Alabaster Figure Lamp
Art Deco Brass & Alabaster Figure Lamp

Art Deco Brass & Alabaster Figure Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant Art Deco lamp featuring a gilded dancer poised atop a glowing alabaster globe. Her

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Goldscheider Figure – Dancing Harmony by Josef Lorenzl
Goldscheider Figure – Dancing Harmony by Josef Lorenzl

Goldscheider Figure – Dancing Harmony by Josef Lorenzl

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Goldscheider figure entitled “Dancing Harmony” (Getanzte Harmonie) by Josef Lorenzl Date

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco colored ceramic dancing showgirl pair, by Etha Lempke for Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco colored ceramic dancing showgirl pair, by Etha Lempke for Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Polychrome Bronze
Art Deco Polychrome Bronze

Art Deco Polychrome Bronze

Located in Petaluma, CA

Here is a nice example of art deco sculpture. The fan dancer is in a graceful pose and highlighted

Category

Early 20th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Italian Marble Figures Of Dancers
Pair Italian Marble Figures Of Dancers

Pair Italian Marble Figures Of Dancers

Located in Cypress, CA

Impressive Pair of Italian carved and inlaid marble dancers. with beautiful movement, great carving

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Josephine Baker Dancing Statue by Hagenauer
Josephine Baker Dancing Statue by Hagenauer

Josephine Baker Dancing Statue by Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

-plated finish. Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer, French Resistance agent, and civil

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Following Models of Demétre Chiparus "Dancer "
Following Models of Demétre Chiparus "Dancer "

Following Models of Demétre Chiparus "Dancer "

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Madrid, ES

Following models of Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947). "DANCER". Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

'the Dancers' an Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting
'the Dancers' an Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting

'the Dancers' an Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'The Dancers' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting two female

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Nude dancer", Picaud, known as Pico (1900-1977)
"Nude dancer", Picaud, known as Pico (1900-1977)

"Nude dancer", Picaud, known as Pico (1900-1977)

By Maurice Picaud

Located in Paris, FR

press caricaturist. Among his works rooted in the Art Deco movement, the most famous is the façade of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stucco, Wood

French Art Deco Sculpture of a Nude by Derenne, 1930
French Art Deco Sculpture of a Nude by Derenne, 1930

French Art Deco Sculpture of a Nude by Derenne, 1930

By Alexandre-Joseph Derenne 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description:
 An Art Deco disc dancer. Artist/ Maker:
 Joseph Alexandre Derenne, Signature

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Metal

Original Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure
Original Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure

Original Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'A Dancer' an Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947). An athletic

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture, French, C1920
Original Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture, French, C1920

Original Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculpture, French, C1920

By Aurore Onu

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'Mask Dance' An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Aurore Onu depicting two nude female figures

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Art Deco Dancer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco dancer available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every art deco dancer was constructed with great care. Find 505 options for an antique or vintage art deco dancer now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco dancer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco dancer made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco dancer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Josef Lorenzl, Stefan Dakon and Marcel-André Bouraine produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Dancer?

The average selling price for an art deco dancer at 1stDibs is $3,306, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $47,005 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 Art Deco Dancer
  • 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 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 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.