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Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Germantown, MD

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Germantown, MD

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art deco bronze dancing girl
Art deco bronze dancing girl

Art deco bronze dancing girl

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco bronze dancing girl on marble base, signed KJ.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Dancing Lady
Art Deco Bronze Dancing Lady

Art Deco Bronze Dancing Lady

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady "Antinea, Queen of Hoggar" standing on 3 black marble

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Woman, Black, Abstract, Twist, Dance, Gown, Art Deco, Garden, By Commission
Woman, Black, Abstract, Twist, Dance, Gown, Art Deco, Garden, By Commission

Woman, Black, Abstract, Twist, Dance, Gown, Art Deco, Garden, By Commission

By David Hostetler

Located in Nantucket, MA

Summertime Lady can be commissioned. You can have it with the black finish or painted Ferrari Red. I've cast it in a pale green patina for a pool in Bermuda. Outstanding focal point ...

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco nude dancer , silvered , signed  bronze
Art Deco nude dancer , silvered , signed  bronze

Art Deco nude dancer , silvered , signed bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. It has been in a private collection of Art Deco dancers for over 25 years. Listed Artist in the Brian

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer
French Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer

By Marie Louise Simard

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco bronze figure of nude female dancer on a square black marble base (attr: Marie

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Figurine Dancer Bronze on Marble
Art Deco Figurine Dancer Bronze on Marble

Art Deco Figurine Dancer Bronze on Marble

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco figurine dancer bronze on marble.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture
Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture

Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco Austrian bronze figure of erotic female dancer with movable flipped up skirt on round

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze , Dancer , England  After Lorenzl
Art Deco Bronze , Dancer , England  After Lorenzl

Art Deco Bronze , Dancer , England After Lorenzl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Mid-Century /deco style Bronze Casting of a deco dancer holding her skirt up in hi-details with

Category

1990s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture

Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture

By (After) Josef Lorenzl

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Antonin Mara Bronze Marble Dancer Sculpture
Art Deco Antonin Mara Bronze Marble Dancer Sculpture

Art Deco Antonin Mara Bronze Marble Dancer Sculpture

Located in Sarasota, FL

Signed MARA by Antonin Mara. Bronze sculpture atop marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Oriental Dancer
Oriental Dancer

Oriental Dancer

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Miami, FL

Oriental Dancer Cold-painted Bronze Figure, circa 1925 on a shaped marble plinth inset with bronze

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Silver-plated Bronze Ball Dancer, Art Deco, 20th Century
Silver-plated Bronze Ball Dancer, Art Deco, 20th Century

Silver-plated Bronze Ball Dancer, Art Deco, 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

bronze of the art deco period, in the style of the works of Colinet or Balleste-Molins Height 35cm 18 x

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus

French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hoop Dancer
Hoop Dancer

Demetre ChiparusHoop Dancer, 1920's

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Hoop Dancer

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- 22 January 1947 in Paris, France) was a Romanian Art Deco* era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dance of Carthage
Dance of Carthage

Dance of Carthage

By Claire J. R. Colinet

Located in PARIS, FR

Dance of Carthage by Claire-Jeanne-Roberte COLINET (1880-1950) A bronze sculpture with gilded

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture Revue Dancer in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century
Sculpture Revue Dancer in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century

Sculpture Revue Dancer in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

design reinforces the Art Deco aesthetic of the piece. Using the lost-wax technique, the work is

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy
Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy

Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy

By C. Rossi 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument. Sculpture of a dancing nude

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925

By Desire Grisard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic dancer holding two masks. Created in 1925 by the

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Demetre Chiparus Egyptian Dancer
Demetre Chiparus Egyptian Dancer

Demetre Chiparus Egyptian Dancer

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Miami, FL

Demetre Chiparus Egyptian Dancer, ca. 1920 Bronze, enamel, gilt metal, and marble 29 in Signed to

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture
Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture

Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Gerda Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco austrian patinated bronze chryselephantine (ivory and gold

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

'Spanish Dancer' An Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Louis Botinelly
'Spanish Dancer' An Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Louis Botinelly

'Spanish Dancer' An Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Louis Botinelly

By Louis Botinelly

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'Spanish Dancer' a bronze figure of a spanish dancer in theatrical dress caught in movement. Set

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Tall Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Tall Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Tall Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Art Deco bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Angelo Basso, circa 1986. The piece

Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp Green Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century
Art Deco Table Lamp Green Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

Art Deco Table Lamp Green Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco table lamp with a statue: An emerald green metal figure of a dancer in full extension

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp Black Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century
Art Deco Table Lamp Black Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

Art Deco Table Lamp Black Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco black lacquer refinish table lamp with a statue: A metal figure of a dancer in full

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Napkin Holder with Nude Female Dancer, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Napkin Holder with Nude Female Dancer, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Napkin Holder with Nude Female Dancer, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Swedish Art Deco napkin holder from the 1930s, beautifully cast in bronze, featuring a

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Preliminary Study for Cretan Dancer Bronze
Preliminary Study for Cretan Dancer Bronze

Preliminary Study for Cretan Dancer Bronze

By Boris Lovet-Lorski

Located in Fairlawn, OH

iconic Art Deco sculptures of Cretan Dancers: “The stylizing of the Cretan allegories, used in figures

Category

1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Art Deco bronze dancer sculpture Matto, Marcel Bouraine & Marcel Guillemard 1930
Art Deco bronze dancer sculpture Matto, Marcel Bouraine & Marcel Guillemard 1930

Art Deco bronze dancer sculpture Matto, Marcel Bouraine & Marcel Guillemard 1930

By Marcel-André Bouraine, Marcel Guillemard

Located in Antwerp, BE

This elegant Art Deco bronze dancer sculpture was created by Matto, pseudonym of renowned French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art deco Style , Lady in Eastern Dance pose , Bronze , Large
Art deco Style , Lady in Eastern Dance pose , Bronze , Large

Art deco Style , Lady in Eastern Dance pose , Bronze , Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bronze ,and with multi-patinas . Custom designed marble base in sandwich design . There is marking in the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Bronze Sculpture Of A Dancer After Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Style Bronze Sculpture Of A Dancer After Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Style Bronze Sculpture Of A Dancer After Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Art Deco Style Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer after Demetre Chiparus. It depicts a bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Cubist Dancers Pierrot and Colombine Thomas Cartier
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Cubist Dancers Pierrot and Colombine Thomas Cartier

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Cubist Dancers Pierrot and Colombine Thomas Cartier

By Thomas Francois-Cartier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tango, Art Deco bronze sculpture cubist dancers Pierrot and Colombine by Thomas Cartier, France

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculpture Dancer with Mask in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century
Sculpture Dancer with Mask in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century

Sculpture Dancer with Mask in Bronze, Art Deco Style, 20th Century

By Ferdinand Preiss

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This solid bronze sculpture captures a dancer in an elegant pose, dressed in a long gown with fluid

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Hoop Dancer Figurine Statue Roaring Twenties
Art Deco Bronze Hoop Dancer Figurine Statue Roaring Twenties

Art Deco Bronze Hoop Dancer Figurine Statue Roaring Twenties

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an eye catching art deco style bronze statue Classic dancing girl inside the large

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s
Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s

Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s

By Carl Milles

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s Elegant handcrafted bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C

Located in London, GB

This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

H Fournier, Ballerina Dancer, signed Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, 20th Century
H Fournier, Ballerina Dancer, signed Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, 20th Century

H Fournier, Ballerina Dancer, signed Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, 20th Century

By Hippolyte Fournier

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Elegant ballerina dancer in bronze with multi-colored patina, on her toes, mounted on a marble base

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors influenced

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Cabaret Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Cabaret Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Cabaret Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze  Dancer  by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze  Dancer  by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Dancer by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

By Claire Jeanne Roberte Collinet

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

of bronze and ivory. Claire Colinet figural sculptures for sale are mostly Art Deco style, though

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze, Art Deco Nude Dancer with Tambourine, Eugène Désiré Piron
Gilt Bronze, Art Deco Nude Dancer with Tambourine, Eugène Désiré Piron

Gilt Bronze, Art Deco Nude Dancer with Tambourine, Eugène Désiré Piron

By Eugene Desire Piron

Located in Petaluma, CA

A graceful gilt bronze period Art Deco figure of a nude young lady holding a tambourine as she

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last
1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last

1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last

Located in Southall, GB

A 1920's original Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady holding a ball on a Rosa Verona marble

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Dancing Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of art deco dancing bronze you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of art deco dancing bronze was constructed with great care. Find 227 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of art deco dancing bronze now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of art deco dancing bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of art deco dancing bronze over the years, but those crafted by Josef Lorenzl, Marcel-André Bouraine and Pierre Le Faguays are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Dancing Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of art deco dancing bronze at 1stDibs is $4,013, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $49,000 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.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.