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Art Deco Elephant Sculpture on Black Marble
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco elephant sculpture called elephant attack. Plated in polished nickel on black
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite from the 1930's. Huge pair of hand carved
Category
1930s American Curiosities
Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Statue, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco elephant sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement (Luneville), France, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco "Elephant" Upholstered Armchair by Pierre de la Londe
By Pierre de la Londe
Located in New York, NY
A single Art Deco "Elephant" upholstered armchair designed by Pierre de la Londe after a Ruhlmann
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Charles LEMANCEAU Rare French Art Deco Elephant Statue, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare large French Art Deco elephant sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement (Luneville
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Elephant Bookends signed Duquenne
By Duquenne
Located in CA, CA
French Art deco ceramic book ends by Duquenne depicting elephants playing.
Dimensions : 23 x 12 x
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Single Art Deco Elephant Metal Bookend Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This charming metal bookend featuring an elephant displays stunningly from all angles. Certainly
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Charles LEMANCEAU Art Deco Elephant Sculpture, France, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glazed black ceramic elephant statue by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement, France
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Muller Freres French Art Deco Elephant Bowl, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco center bowl by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, 1920s. Two African hunters
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Art Deco elephant coupe vide poche, France 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco vide poche / bowl / key holder
France 1930- 1940
metal, copper, bronze
20 cm H x 19 cm
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Rare Chrome Art Deco Elephant Pipe Holder by Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A ronson elephant two pipe holder with a chrome elephant and accents with a black powder coat base
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Elephant Paperweight. Retailed by Asprey - London 1930´s
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Pewter Elephant Paperweight. Retailed by Asprey - London 1930´s
Small statue of an
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Elephant with Its Two Baby Elephants by Ulisse Caputo
By Ulisse Caputo
Located in Paris, FR
rests on a black marble base. This bronze animal sculpture is signed: Caputo Bronze. Art Deco period
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Elephant Vs Lioness Sculpture, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco sculpture by Charles Lemanceau at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1920s. This piece
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.97 in W 21.66 in D 8.67 in
Antique Art Deco Elephant Table lamp By Voss Of Frederick’s Denmark
By Voss Belysning
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique ArtDeco elephant table lamp by Voss of Fredericia Denmark from the 1930s.
3 elephants
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Elephant Sculpture in Regule on Black-Marble Socle, France 1930s
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Ulm, DE
gives the decorative object its historic charm.
A very known material in the Art Deco is "Régule" (a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Tin
H 14.18 in W 22.45 in D 6.3 in
Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of rare "elephant" bookends in patented Disko metal made in the 1930s by Just
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Green Elephant Towel Napkin Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable Art Deco elephant towel holder / napkin ring. The cute little guy has his trunk up for
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Ceramic Mahout and his Elephant, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Elephant and Mahout Sculpture by Stef, Saint-Clément, France, 1920s. This striking
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Art Deco elephant made of babbitt, original metal used at the time, beginning of the 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Balancing Elephant, Circa 1930s, Art Deco, Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Balancing Elephant
Louis-Albert Carvin (France, 1875-1951)
Bronze, marble
Circa 1930s, Art Deco
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Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
6 French Art Deco Sabino Opalescant Glass Figurines Butterfly Elephant Sparrows
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Dayton, OH
Six French Antique art Deco 1930s white opalescent art glass figurines by Sabino. Includes
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 6 in W 2 in D 4.75 in
SABINO France opalescent Art Deco 1930 glass "Elephant and cub" signed.
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Art Deco glass signed SABINO opalescent Elephant and cub with chrome base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch of gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Lucky elephant with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful and high quality Art Deco clock set featuring two elephants standing beside the clock
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Wood Elephants Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Couple of elephants. Wood, bakelite and marble. Each
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Mahout washing his elephant
Located in PARIS, FR
Mahout washing his elephant
by Roger GODCHAUX (1878-1958)
A very rare sculpture in bronze with a
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sainte Radegonde Art Deco Cream Ceramic Elephant
Located in CA, CA
An Art Deco ceramic elephant with crackle glaze. Produced by the Sainte-Radegonde ceramic Factory
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Smallest elephant: height: 13 cm, width 13 cm and depth; 7 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony, Bone
Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture Elephant, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of ceramic
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture Wood Elephant, circa 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
With aged patina
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style "Elephant" Club Chairs
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco style "Elephant" club chairs or Fauteuil, circa 1990s. These chairs are currently
Category
1990s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Deco Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art deco french ruby and faux pearl pate de verre necklace designed with alternating ruby and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Decorative Art Deco Table circa 1930 with Elephants
Located in Wien, AT
Decorative Art Deco table circa 1930 with elephants
Steel pipe nickel-plated
Brass polished and
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Macassar & Bakelite Elephant Photo-Frame, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco photo frame, France, 1920s. Featuring an elegant elephant motif, this frame is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Macassar
Art Deco Bronze Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with original label and felt on each
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Two Elephants Black Marble Base 1925 France
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Patine ,original Antique Gold color . Standing on a Black Marble base , Art Deco 1925 .
Perfect modeling
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Elephant and Baby
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demétre Chiparus (1888-1947) designed this gorgeous Art Deco fine terracotta sculpture. The rare
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco copper plated elephant bookends. Both pieces have retained
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper
Exceptionally special smoking set, ashtray, elephant, bakelite, art deco, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Very beautiful, pure Art Deco smoking set, astray with cigarette box, designed with an elephant
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 3.94 in W 7.87 in D 3.74 in
Art Deco Crystal Decanter with Silver Elephant Stopper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
of Baccarat. It comes with a baby elephant stopper in silver (indistinguishable hallmark and made by
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco French Glazed Pottery Circus Performing Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Art Deco glazed pottery sculpture of a circus elephant balanced on a ball dating
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
"Exotic Procession with Elephant, " Fabulous Art Deco Painting by Bentivoglio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant and arresting example of high-style Art Deco painting from the late 1920s, this exotic
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine
By Le Moine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Animal artist Le Moine designed this rare Art Deco pair of crackled ceramic bookends. The pieces
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
painting with romantic symbolism style "Seven Elephants of Happiness"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting is sold framed. Size with frame 70x50.
The painting "Seven Elephants of Happiness
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Late Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional high polished gold elephant
Highly rendered with grooved texture ears
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Charles Lemanceau, éléphant cubiste Art déco, Saint-Clément, France 1930
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Charles Lemanceau Cubist Elephant and its cracked offspring.
Art Deco cream Crackle glaze ceramic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 17.33 in D 4.73 in
Charles Lemanceau, Art Déco Cubist Elephant, Saint-Clement, France, 1930
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Firenze, IT
Charles Lemanceau cubist elephant craquelé.
Art Deco crème Craquelés glaze ceramic.
Saint
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Elephant and Panther Big French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Ulm, DE
Large ceramic sculpture with cream colored glaze
Elephant and panther
Original Art Deco, France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Elephant Pattern, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Original French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Elephant Motif Hardware – A Masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
H 39.97 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base, 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base Design, 1980
Pierre Cardin
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Impressive Art Deco Amphora Porcelain Elephant and Tiger Sculpture Group
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Newark, England
Art Deco Circa 1920
From our ceramic collection, we are delighted to offer this huge Amphora Art
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 26.19 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément Elephant sculpture, 1930's
By Charles Lemanceau, Saint-Clément
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco crackle ceramic elephant sculpture, designed by Charles Lemanceau for the ceramic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.42 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Fantastic Art Deco - (limited edition) Miriam Salat (MIRIM) Elephant bangle
By Miriam Salat
Located in New York, NY
This Miriam Salat bangle features black resin with vintage sterling silver.
White Topaz full diamond facet rounds, prong set.
Bangle is flexible to fit your hand. With magnetic cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Clock with Elephant and Tigers / Panthers by Irenee Rochard
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A magnificent Art Deco clock featuring an impressive sculpture in the Japanese Meiji style
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
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Art Deco Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco elephant for your home. Each art deco elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco elephant — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each art deco elephant bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco elephant over the years, but those crafted by Bing & Grøndahl, Charles Lemanceau and Walter Von Nessen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Elephant?
An art deco elephant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $61 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
Questions About Art Deco Elephant
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art 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.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The 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.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- 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, 2024The 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.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 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, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Vintage Watches Are Making a Comeback
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
The Process: 5 Creators of Chic Customizable Lighting
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.
An Incomparable Trove of Art Deco Treasures Is on View in Miami Beach
Heading to Florida for the art and design fairs in early December? Make time on your schedule to visit a newly opened exhibition that examines the movement's migration from Europe to America, and its evolution from niche to universal appeal.