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Art Deco erotic bronze nude in dressing gown La Parisienne by Maurice Milliere
By Maurice Milliere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco erotic bronze nude in dressing gown, La Parisienne by Maurice Milliere on a red marble
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 16.54 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Art Deco erotic sterling silver cigarette case, enamelled
By Joseph Gloster
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage Art Deco era sterling silver and enamelled cigarette case.
The case has an
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
EROTIC Antique ART DECO French Orientalist Reclining NUDE Slave Girl HANDCUFFED
Located in New York, NY
in the first half of the 20th century. He has been Exhibited in many museums
Here we have an Erotic
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Erotic Sweden Ceramic
Located in CANNES, FR
Isaac Grünewald ( 1889-1946 ) Swedish Expressionist painter .
Rare & unique ceramic work ( 1940's )
Glazed stoneware . signed . decorated with nude male and female
figures . 28cm .
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Female Nude Erotic Art Deco Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching.
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Derain was born in 1880 in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France, just outside Paris. In 1895 Derain began to study on his own, contrary to claims that me...
Category
20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - British Art Deco drawing reclining erotic female nude portrait RA artist
By Christopher Sanders
Located in London, GB
very bold distinctive Art Deco artwork in fine condition and framed in a gallery frame. A fine example
Category
1940s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Erotic Sculpture after Bruno Zach.
By Bruno Zach
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Deco silvered bronze erotic statue after Bruno Zach. Very fine and detailed casting, appears to
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Rash Act: erotic drawing of nude blonde, redhead, and man with art deco motifs
By Ronald Brooks Kitaj
Located in New York, NY
. Green and purple patterns on hair and pillows, and art deco motifs, adorn this sensual print. A nude
Category
1970s Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
FABULOUS Early 20th Century Erotic Bacchanalian Scene British School
Located in Exton, PA
Delilah. Done in a manner that is reminiscent of the murals of the WPA, the art deco period, and early
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Art Deco Bronze Nude Erotic Female Dancer, France, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco gilt bronze statue signed Reveil. This sculpture was made in the mid-1920s in the Art
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Period Erotic Drawings / Watercolours by Umberto Brunelleschi
By Umberto Brunelleschi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A few beautiful works of art by the Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi. They are female nudes
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Josselin, French Art Deco Semi-Nude Erotic Female Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Lovely large French silvered bronze sculpture of a semi-nude erotic dancer, signed in the bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.25 in W 11.5 in D 2.75 in
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
By Corum
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Signed Mid-Century Roman Erotic Watercolor
Located in Norwood, NJ
W. Hall signed erotic watercolor of Men dressed in togas drinking with nude women with Egyptian
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Erotic "Five Senses" Lithographs by Ettore TITO
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Set off five erotic colored 'pochoir' (French for stencil) lithographs. Printed with tempera ink
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
‘Open Sesame’ - A Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
‘Open Sesame’ A Finely Cast Gilt and Patinated Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure Of A Young Woman in
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Erotic Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Female Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
Cameron
Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large erotic sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythological
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 17.33 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Italian Vase erotic Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass light amber & Blue 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Modern, Italian Venetian, Vase erotic Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, light yellow & Blue, 1990s
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
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
Bronze Erotic Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Couple Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty.
This unique art piece is a great chance to bring
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Erotic Lady by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
Zach, from the Art Deco era wearing gartered stockings and a loose shawl draped seductively across her
Category
1920s Art Deco Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Art Deco Bronze "Erotic lady"
By Bruno Zach
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Bronze Woman, Art Deco Style, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning erotic bronze woman in Art Deco style, 20th century. This woman is offered with a
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Louis Icart Original Etching - Smoke - Reclining Nude Erotic Art
By Louis Icart
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Louis Icart (1888-1950)
'smoke' (Fumée), 1926
Etching and aquatint, printed with color and with hand color, signed Louis Icart, Windmill stamp, Ep d'a in pencil, mounted framed an...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 23.5 in W 28.25 in D 0.75 in
Erotic Image Study, after Vienna Art Deco Photographer Adorjan Wlassics
By Adorjan von Wlassics
Located in Fairhope, AL
This large Hollywood Regency vintage photograph is a faithful yet nuanced reproduction of "Erotic
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Photography
Austrian Art Deco Bronze "Erotic Lady" by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY THE ARTIST JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES- MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES NO.43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. JEAN GABRIEL DOM...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES-MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES No. 43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. J.G. DOMERGUE WAS A FRENCH ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES-MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES No. 43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. J.G. DOMERGUE WAS A FRENCH ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Erotic Etching of Dance
By Almery Lobel-Riche
Located in Toronto, ON
THE ARTIST IN THE PLATE AND IS NO.117 OF 210 COPIES. THIS PRINT CAPTURES THE EROTIC NATURE OF DANCE
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Prints
French Art Deco Erotic Female Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
Lovely French bronze sculpture of erotic dancer. Original portorro marble base.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Female Nude Erotic Art Deco Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching.
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Derain was born in 1880 in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France, just outside Paris. In 1895 Derain began to study on his own, contrary to claims that ...
Category
20th Century Figurative Prints
Art Deco Flapper Erotic Dance Spelter Female Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage late 1920s Art Deco statue featuring a flapper dancer caste in Spelter with hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Nude Enamel Silver Erotic Cigarette Case
Located in Toronto, ON
Nude Silver Enamel erotic Cigarette Case, probably Austria, C.1900. The rectangular cushion shape
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Enamel Silver Erotic Nude Box C.1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Enamel and Silver erotic Nude Cigarette Box, Continental C.1920. The cover of the box enameled with
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Erotic Hidden Bronze with Clock ca. 1920s
By Bruno Zach
Located in Petaluma, CA
the erotic scene. We have had a few of these over the years with different models on the top and on
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Mechanical Vienne Bronze Nude By Prof. Tuch.
By Prof. Tuch
Located in Antwerp, BE
closed with clasp.
Illustration on page of
Art deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy.
That
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Patinated Bronze Sculpture after Bruno Zach, Austria
By Bruno Zach
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Austrian Art Deco sculptor Bruno Zach (1891-1945). The not so subtle subject of the bronze statue leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Hugger Erotic Bronze Attributed to Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in New Orleans, LA
Austrian artist Bruno Zach is considered the "wild man" of erotic figures, and this Art Deco objet
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Erotic Naughty Nude Cigar Cutter, Austria 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
A bronze erotic cigar cutter in the form of a nude.
Utilitarian moveable, closing legs cuts tip
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergman Style, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Erotic Dancer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Franz Xavier Bergman style. Figurative bronze sculpture - Erotic dancer.
Art Deco, 1920s-1930s
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze Sculpture of a Lady Jockey with Erotic Hidden Theme
By Bruno Zach
Located in Petaluma, CA
turned upside down revealing an erotic scene. We believe this bronze was done by the great art deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Icart Erotic Etching “The Professor“ La Vie En Seins, 1945
By Louis Icart
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950)
“The professor”
La Vie Des Seins by Docteur Jacobus, 1945
Limited edition of 190
Dry point etching on arches paper
Fig. 195, Louis Icart: Erotica...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Louis Icart Pencil Signed Semi Erotic Lithograph As Seen In The Book "Felicia"
By Louis Icart
Located in Kingston, NY
pencil. Art Deco, a term coined at the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Decoratifs, had taken its grip on
Category
20th Century Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 18.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
Erotic Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus by Bergmann Vienna Around 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
representation, as is typical for Viennese bronze art.
Manufactory: VIENNA BRONZE MANUFACTORY BERGMANN
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Cold Painted Erotic Vienna Bronzes , Bergmann Foundry, circa 1920
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
We felt compelled to offer these wonderful bronze figures as a collection since that is how we bought them. Many of them can be moved around to multiple positions. We can send more p...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 2.75 in
'Riding Crop' Art Deco Bronze by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
As part of our sculpture collection we are delighted to offer this sensuous and highly erotic Art
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Viennese Art Deco Bronze of Female Dancer by Bruno Zach, 1920s
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
, animalier, Art Deco and erotic subjects. Sculptures were also cast and carved by him in Vienna.
Bruno Zach
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Female Dominatrix after Bruno Zach 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, art deco and erotic subjects. Sculptures were also cast and carved by him in Vienna.
Bruno Zach
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Female Dominatrix after Bruno Zach, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
subjects of Zach's bronze works include western, orientalist, sporting, animalier, Art Deco and erotic
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Female Dominatrix after Bruno Zach 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, art deco and erotic subjects. Sculptures were also cast and carved by him in Vienna.
Bruno Zach
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Erotic Bronze Figure by Bruno Zach, 1930´S
By Bruno Zach
Located in Copenhagen, DK
pose,. Austrian, circa 1930. With all original patina.
An erotically charged Art Deco bronze figure
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Three Louis Icart Erotic Etchings Signed
By Louis Icart
Located in Dallas, TX
Three Louis Icart erotic color engraving etching, circa 1946. Pencil signed lower right margin
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
A Rash Act: erotic drawing of nude blonde, redhead, and man with art deco motifs
By Ronald Brooks Kitaj
Located in New York, NY
. Green and purple patterns on hair and pillows, and art deco motifs, adorn this sensual print. A nude
Category
1970s Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Three Louis Icart Erotic Etchings, 1938, Signed
By Louis Icart
Located in Dallas, TX
Three Louis Icart erotic color engraving etching, circa 1938. Pencil signed lower right margin
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Blue Glass Erotic Decanter Set by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in Devon, England
A slightly cheeky Art Deco decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown blue glass
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bronze Figure Entitled 'Erotic Dancer' by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of an erotic beauty in an energetic pose, exhibiting
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.