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Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco Ironwork - Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
. What became known as Art Deco - after the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

French Art Deco Palm Frond Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Ironworker, Edgar Brandt. Literature: See Edgar Brandt, master of Art Deco ironwork by Joan Kahr.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Miami, FL
Master of Art Deco Ironwork, Edgar Brandt designed this refined interior Gate for an Art Deco house
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
). Signed E, BRANDT Reproduced in the books, Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 2010, p
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This model is illustrated on page 114 of the book: Edgar Brandt master of art deco ironwork by Joan
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Pair of Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Table Lamps
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
, circa 1925. Similar model reproduced in: Joan Kahr, "Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco Ironwork
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Table Lamp by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Bridgewater, CT
cover of the 1997 Dover Edition of "French Art Deco Ironwork Designs: Raymond Subes and Others"
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mistletoe Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps Edgar Brandt and Daum 1925
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Mistletoe or Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps by Edgar Brandt and Daum. Wrought iron lamp
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Travertine Console Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
/ designer of the French Art Deco period. His work defined Art Deco ironwork and it can also be found in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.    
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern
Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern
H 31.5 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
H 19.1 in Dm 7.88 in
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp Sphere model
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base, sphere model. Alabaster tulip. Electrified, B22 socket
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp Sphere model
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp Sphere model
H 13 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Chandelier
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
gallery in Paris. BRANDT is considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Chandelier
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Chandelier
H 26.38 in Dm 18.51 in
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
decorative art gallery in Paris. BRANDT is considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack
H 13.39 in W 35.44 in D 7.09 in
Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
be the first decorative art gallery in Paris. BRANDT is considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror, 1932
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Silver Brooch Art Nouveau
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Edgar Brandt Silver Brooch Art Nouveau
Edgar Brandt Silver Brooch Art Nouveau
H 1.62 in W 2.45 in D 0.28 in
Coffee Table by Raymond Subes in Marble and Gilded Wrought Iron, circa 1935
By Raymond Subes
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
and one of the most famous French Art Deco ironworkers. He worked his entire career in the company
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

An Art Deco Iron Hanukkah Menorah, France Circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
that this is an unmistakable piece of French art deco ironwork. The person who fabricated this massive
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
considered the greatest exponent of Art Deco ironwork. He died in Collonge-Bellerive on May 8, 1960.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar BRANDT French Art Deco Wrought-iron Table Lamp, 1920
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
" on the base (see photo). Illustrated in "Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco Ironwork" by Joan Kahr
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Muller Freres Chandelier, Ironwork attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant French Art Deco hand hammered iron and glass chandelier featuring four panels and four
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Edgar Brandt and Daum “La Tentation” Table Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
” Literature: A similar lamp is pictured in: Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork, by Joan Kahr, New York
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Gate, After Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Brandt – Master of Art deco ironwork – Éditions Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1999. Un modèle identique de
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Gate, After Edgar Brandt
Wrought Iron Gate, After Edgar Brandt
H 63.39 in W 63.39 in D 1.58 in
Edgar Brandt "Simplicite" Console with Original Marble Top
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco ironwork ever produced. He was awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor, and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

"Industrial, " Collection of Ironworker Paintings and Drawings by Garth, 1920s
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scrapbook page by John Garth, celebrates the American ironworker. It includes no fewer than seven works
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights Elegant Art Deco sconces, circa 1930, in wrought iron
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Marcel Vasseur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Paris. In the Art Deco period, this ironworker occupies in a special place in the French metalwork
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Coffee Table in Marble and Wrought Iron, France, circa 1940
By Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
painted dark green. Beautiful ironwork. Art Deco, France, circa 1940. Unsigned. In the style of the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Fer Forge Torchieres by Raymond Sube with Daum Art Glass Shade
By Raymond Subes
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
floral decoration. The torchiere is also documented in the book "Art Deco decorative ironwork" by
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Ironwork Coffee or Side Table with Black White Marble Top
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco iron table, custom made exclusively for Art Deco Collection in the original Fer Forge
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Lamp By Edgar Brandt In Art Deco Wrought Iron
By Edgar Brandt
Located in charmes, FR
Bibliography: Variant motif reproduced in Edgar BRANDT Master of Art Deco Ironwork, by Joan KAHR, p. 196 new
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Console and Mirror
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
, Edgar Brandt Master of Art Deco Ironwork, Harry H. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York, 1999, p. 88 for a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Showcase with Lalique Glass Doors
By René Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the finest fashion, reminiscent of the Art Deco ironwork of Edgar Brandt. The interior was fitted out
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Iron and Alabaster Table Lamp Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Ironwork and Alabaster on a grand scale! Another in our series of custom-made iron in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Console and Mirror by Paul Kiss, Signed, circa 1927
By Paul Kiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique, signed piece by Paul Kiss, one of the most renowned masters of French Art Deco Ironwork
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Firescreen French Ironwork Fer Forge
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Firescreen French Ironwork Fer Forge. Stunning panel with repetitive abstract balloon
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A Paul Kiss Art Deco Candle Stand
By Paul Kiss
Located in London, GB
Paul Kiss was a French artist famous for his art deco ornamental ironwork, producing excellent
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Iron, Brass

Art Deco ironwork console
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb deco ironwork panel, newly crafted sides and fossil stone top
Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Art Deco ironwork console
Art Deco ironwork console
H 36.75 in W 64 in D 14 in
Edgar Brandt - Master Of Art Deco Ironwork - Joan Kahr - 1999 Harry N. Abrams
By Joan Kahr, Harry N. Abrams
Located in Rochester, NY
Edgar Brandt - Master of Art Deco Ironwork - Joan Kahr - 1999 Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publishers
Category

1990s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

EDGAR BRANDT - Master of Art Deco Ironwork. Book.
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the first and probably the definitive book to document the life and work of the premier metalsmith of the 20th century. At the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs his pieces ...
Category

20th Century Books

EDGAR BRANDT Art Deco Table Mirror
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork" by Joan Kahr (1999, Harry N. Abrams Pub.) p. 164
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

FERRONNERIE D'ART - 'The Art of Ironwork' Folio with 36 Loose Plates
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Deco Ironwork dating from circa 1930. 1. La Rue Moderne - which has nine plates. 2. L'Interieur
Category

20th Century Books

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This model is illustrated on page 114 of the book: Edgar Brandt master of art deco ironwork by Joan
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Edgar Brandt French Art Deco Obus Chromed Steel Paperweight
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
condition.

 Literature:
 Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco ironwork by Joan Kahr. 
Abrams.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Wrought Iron Ashtray with Elephant by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
. 

Literature:
 “Edgar Brandt master of art deco ironwork” by Joan Kahr. Abrams.
 Fedex shipping: $ 75
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ashtrays

An Art Deco wrought Iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt, 1921.
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE


Literature:
 This model is illustrated on page 114 of the book: 
Edgar Brandt master of art deco ironwork
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Ashtray with Wing Edgar Brandt, 1930
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
d'Interrogation" from Paris to New York. Literature: “Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco ironwork” by Joan Kahr.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pelican Bookends by Edgar Brandt 1924 France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
, see page 129 of? Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco ironwork by Joan Kahr. Abrams. Size of one bookend
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Mistletoe Lamps Wrought Iron Edgar Brandt & Daum France 1920
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
illustrated on page 114 of the book:?Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco ironwork by Joan Kahr. ?Abrams.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wing and Ball Wrought Iron Bookends Edgar Brandt, 1930
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
rectangular base by Edgar Brandt, France 1930. “Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco ironwork” by Joan Kahr
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Bronze Art Deco Cobra Pocket Watch Stand by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
.

 Information about the artist:
 Edgar Brandt master of art deco ironwork by Joan Kahr. 
Abrams.
Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Pelican Bookends Wrought Iron, France, 1924
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
, see page 129 of
 Edgar Brandt, master of Art Deco ironwork by Joan Kahr. Abrams.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Iron Feet Marble Top Coffee Table Style of Raymond Subes, 1950s
By Raymond Subes
Located in Paris, IDF
art deco ironworker, the table features artfully and skilfully black wrought iron feet, reminiscent of
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Deco wrought iron wing bookends by Edgar Brandt France 1930
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Art Deco sculpture, Alastair Duncan. Literature: Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco ironwork, Joan Kahr
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Art DecoTable Lamps by Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
"Le Luminaire", page 259. Similar version in "Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork" by
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp circa 1925 wrought iron foot stamped E.Brandt. Alabaster shell. The lamp is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
H 16.93 in Dm 7.88 in
Round Art Deco Coffee Table in Wrought Iron Attributed to Raymond Subes, 1935s
By Raymond Subes
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
tray. In good condition, small lack of silvering on the mirror. Art Deco, France, circa 1935
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco "La Tentation" Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
: Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork, by Joan Kahr, New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1999, p. 156
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Ironwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art deco ironwork on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and paint. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage piece of art deco ironwork 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 item from our selection of art deco ironwork bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of art deco ironwork has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Garth, Edgar Brandt and Joan Kahr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Ironwork?

The average selling price for a piece of art deco ironwork at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $25,000 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.

Questions About Art Deco Ironwork
  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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, 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.