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"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
holding an hourglass aloft, was made in 1951 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings

Antique Hourglass Bench in Burn-Out Velvet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous antique, art deco bench is a lovely feminine hourglass shape, that has been refreshed
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20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet

French Modernist Style Leather Hourglass Bench Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Generously sized classic hourglass shape bench or ottoman possessing distinct French Modernist
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Early 2000s Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

American Art Deco 3-Piece Wicker Salon Set
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco 3-piece dark brown wicker salon set comprised of a three-seat settee, a rocking
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20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Wicker

"Time and Civilization, " Newly Discovered Art Deco Mural Studies, Schreckengost
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Art Deco years. One mural is entitled "Time and Civilization," and it depicts Father Time with his
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

French Art Deco Moderne Rosewood Dining Table W/ Scrolled Supports Circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco Rectangular Dining Table having an octagonal shaped top with a conforming apron
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Skyscraper Style "Blue Moon" Cocktail Glasses in Chrome by Chase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of twelve Art Deco cocktail glasses were realized in the United States circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

1925 Art Deco Black Jade and Diamond White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a unique Art Deco ring crafted in 14K white gold that showcases a beautiful Black Jade
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Crystal Art Deco Trumpet Style Pair of Table Lamps circa 1925
Located in Lomita, CA
Art Deco shape, style and sparkling faceted cut crystal create a lighting statement in this pair of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Revival to Postmodern Paolo Gucci Floor Lamp White Sculpted Resin
By Paolo Gucci
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Art Deco Revival to Postmodern Paolo Gucci floor lamp comprised of white sculpted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco Plates w/ Cobalt & 24KT Gold Detailing by Minton for Tiffany
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of 12 Art Deco plates were realized by Minton for the esteemed American luxury
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Urn Form Patinated Bronze, Brass & Marble Uplights
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Machine Age Art Deco uplights were realized in the France, circa 1935. They
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Val St. Lambert Art Deco Style Red or Cranberry Cut to Clear Glass Vase
By Joseph Simon, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco style cut-to-clear glass vase. By Val St. Lambert. With a red or cranberry cased
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Large 37" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clock face features a winged father time figure, holding scythe and hourglass, with a Classic Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Revival Polished Brass & Glass Rod Chandelier w/ Cobalt Glass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco revival flush mount chandelier was created in the United States during the
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20th Century American Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Art Deco Cubist Style and Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
50072, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Art Deco cubist style and muted colors. This hand knotted
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1980s Large Scale Chareau Inspired Suede Upholstered Tubular Steel Bar Stools
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Art Deco style geometric and dramatic hourglass-shaped stools made of large-gauge tubular steel
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
craft goes into the cultivation of gourds into various shapes - the hourglass or figure eight being the
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2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 6 Vintage Hand Blown Iridescent Luster Tulip Coupe Glasses 1930s
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Fostoria circa 1930. Flared thin rims and hourglass shaped stems. Hand blown glass. Overall excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 12 Vintage Hand Blown Iridescent Luster Tulip Wine Glasses 1930s
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Hawthorne, CA
1930. Flared thin rims and hourglass shaped stems. Hand blown glass. Overall excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Modernist Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Streamlined Detailing and Platinum Glaze
Located in New York, NY
streamlined embellishments- a compelling ode to Art Deco design. The piece is finished with a stunning
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconces, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist aesthetics, giving
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
elegant furniture made from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Polished Nickel Urn Form Torchère by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
winning addition to any style of interior from classic Art Deco (or even traditional) to contemporary. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Art Deco, Art Moderne, International Style, and Organic Modern. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in
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Late 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner, Short Hallway Tribal Style Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Mission, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, English Country, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Nomadic, Ethnic, and Tribal
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Late 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style, Square Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary, Postmodern, Memphis design, Art Deco, Retro, Art Moderne
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Bakelite Art Deco Modernist Multicolor Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
jewelry is as much art as it is fashion or jewelry. The pin is approximately 3 inches long and at its
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Contemporary Sculptural Cabinet Black Apollon Wood by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
this piece of furniture with an Art Deco style is contrasted by the central drawer to create a new
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Sculptural Cabinet Gold Apollon Wood by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
this piece of furniture with an Art Deco style is contrasted by the central drawer to create a new
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Machine Age Art Deco Stylized Hourglass Lamp by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Stylized lamps in brushed aluminum and molded glass with fluted details. Newly rewired and shown with white silk drum shade.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Polished Chrome and Frosted Glass Six-Arm Chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
. This piece represents a first-rate example of French Art Deco by one of the great glass ateliers of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Flared Dinner Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dinner style ring features a stylized and flared hourglass design Accented throughout by single
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1930's White Silk-Satin Hourglass Bias-Cut Deco Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
waist is nipped with a matching stylized art-deco rhinestone belt. The lower skirt is added in pointed
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1930s French Fashion

Vintage 1930's Black Floral Print Silk Satin Tiered Bias-Cut Hourglass Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with side metal snaps. A rare piece of wearable art from over 90 years ago.
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
This sparse art deco rug features a bold geometric pattern woven in a sharp combination of
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20th Century French More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Streamline Art Deco Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Cobalt Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Streamline Art Deco mahogany coffee table w/ cobalt glass top featuring an hourglass base.  
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Machine Age Book-Matched Inlaid & Burled Walnut Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age Occasional table was realized in France circa 1935. It features
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Mahogany by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
1930. They feature hourglass shaped rectangular backs; tapered rectangular legs with nickelled sabots
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Art Deco Revival White Glazed Ceramic Ceramic Banded & Streamlined Amphora Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco revival vase was realized in the United States. It features an hourglass
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20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a splash of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Spindel Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco space with a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Art Deco Antiqued Brass and Hand Blown Mottled Glass Chandelier by Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco chandelier was realized in Luneville, France by the celebrated Muller
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ten Arm Smoked Amber & Rose Murano Glass Chandelier with Florettes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Style Copper Trimmed Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
The mirror of hourglass shape with pointed top and bottom, the original mirror plates of differing
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20th Century French Wall Mirrors

1970's Thea Porter Couture Art-Deco Smocked Print-Silk Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous early "Thea Porter" couture dress fashioned in navy-blue and ecru art-deco novelty print
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1960s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1930's Pale Pink Sheer Lace & Tiered Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has a low-cut plunge and asymmetric back shoulder-sash detail. The hourglass bias-cut skirting is
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

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Art Deco Hourglass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art deco hourglass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, fabric and metal, every piece of art deco hourglass was constructed with great care. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of art deco hourglass now, or shop our selection of 1 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 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of art deco hourglass bearing Art Deco, modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of art deco hourglass over the years, but those crafted by Eternit, Willy Guhl and Beni M'Guild are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Hourglass?

The average selling price for a piece of art deco hourglass at 1stDibs is $3,120, while they’re typically $390 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Art Deco Hourglass
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

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

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

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

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.