"Lehman Bros. Anniversary Medal, " Art Deco Bronze Paperweight, 1925-1950
By Arthur Lee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
First sculpted for Lehman Brothers in 1925 for its 75th anniversary -- with the soaring sentiment, "The Well-Being of Men is Forged on the Anvil of Industry" -- this rare 4-inch meda...
Bronze
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
"Loomis Athletic Medal" with Profile of Male Youth by Evelyn Longman, Art Deco
By Evelyn Beatrice Longman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and extremely rare example of American bas relief sculpture, this bronze medal plated in gold was sculpted by Evelyn Beatrice Longman for the Loomis Athletic prize sponsored ...
Bronze
Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
You want to live in the golden years, this is Cabinet to collect coins or medals that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 198...
Wood
Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This grouping of some three dozen WW1 items come from the estate of CPL. D.C Stewart who served in the Infantry of the 21st Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces stationed in Kingsto...
Brass
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most renowned sculptures ever created by Robert Tait McKenzie, this medal depicting three nude male hurdlers represents, in miniature form, a relief created in 1912 for th...
Bronze
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan
By René Paul Chambellan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The medal is mounted on its original walnut Art Deco plaque, and a tag on the reverse indicates that it was manufactured by the Medallic Art Company.
Bronze
Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
By Paul Kiss, Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
He exhibited in major French artistic events of the 1920s where he won many distinctions: 1924 - Silver Medal - Exhibition of French Artists 1925 - Gold medal - International Exhibit...
Wrought Iron
Armand Bonnetain Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1935
By Armand Bonnetain
Located in New York, NY
Bronze medal in high relief medal commemorating the Exposition Universale et Internationale, Brussels in 1935. Impressed J. Fonson mint mark on edge. Signed Bonnetain on obverse ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 0.07 in Dm 3.13 in
Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Exposition Internationale
By Josue Dupon
Located in New York, NY
Belgian Art Deco bronze medal in high relief Commemorating the Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930 Hallmarked J Fonson on edge.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 0.13 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Belgian Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Universal International Exhibition, 1935
By Armand Bonnetain
Located in New York, NY
Belgian Art Deco silvered bronze medal Universal International Exhibition in Brussels, 1935 Measures: 80 mm diameter By Bonnetain / Fonson Impressed Fonson on edge.
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the SS L'Atlantique, 1931
By Lucien Georges Bazor 1
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bronze medal commemorating the SS L'ATLANTIQUE, 1931.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 0.13 in W 2 in D 2.88 in
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal for Participation in 1925 Paris Exposition
By Ray Martin
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco silvered bronze art medal in High Relief Commemorating Participation in The Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, 1925.
Bronze
Nichols Chinese Art Deco 1920 th Carpet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunningly beautiful dramatic mainly red and black Chinese Art Deco carpet, with center medalion of Wan Fu on red field within meander border and black border with chinese symbols of...
Wool
Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Streamline Medal 25th anniversary of GM 1933
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
NORMAN BEL GEDDES (1893 - 1958) USA Medal 1933 (Commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of General Motors) Silvered bronze Signed: Norman Bel Geddes [copyright mark ] 193...
Bronze
Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s
Located in L'Etang, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble by Henri Dropsy (1885-1969). Bust of the musician Ludwig van Beethoven. Presumably made on the occasion of the centenary of the death of Beethoven. ...
Marble, Bronze
Large Art Deco Decorative Medalion In Plaster
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large decorative Hunt Diederich style plaster plaque depicting "Diana the Huntress" with greyhond.
Plaster
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H 0.1 in Dm 12 in L 0.1 in
"Sculptor's Medal, " Art Deco Drawing of Nude, Bearded Sculptor and Goddess Diana
By Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bold and powerful drawing by Donald De Lue, who consistently sculpted in a high style Art Deco manner from the 1930s-1970s, was the final sketch for bas relief sculpture commiss...
Paper
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H 9.26 in W 9.38 in D 0.95 in
Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century
Located in NANTES, FR
**Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century – M3574** This plaster matrix bears the inscription: **“Saint Nicholas who resurrected three little children....
Plaster
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H 10.44 in W 1.26 in D 1.97 in
Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century
Located in NANTES, FR
**Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century M3578** This plaster matrix was created by Anie Mouroux and depicts the face of the Virgin. **Condition:**...
Plaster
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H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Bronze Plaque Medal Albert Schweitzer Paperweight by Louis Mayer
By Louis Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 5.75" bronze plaque medal of Albert Schweitzer by Louis Mayer. Item includes a figure of Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer, signed by artist Louis Mayer, circa 1949....
Bronze
Emlle Monier : set of 7 africanists patinated bronze medals C.1930
By Émile Adolphe Monier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Émile Adolphe MONIER (1883-1970, France) : "Africanist medals" Rare set of 7 great africanists medals showing porttraits of different typical african tribes (From an original set o...
Bronze
Paul Kiss And Jean Noverdy Art Deco Lamp
By Jean Noverdy, Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
He exhibited in major French artistic events in the 1920s. Silver medal in 1924 exhibition of French artists Gold medal in 1925 at the International Art Deco Exhibition Bronze medal...
Wrought Iron
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H 0.13 in Dm 1.75 in
"Look Award to William Goetz", Gold Art Deco Medal for Film Achievement, 1952
By William Zorach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Important both artistically and historically, this unique gold medallion for Film Achievement was commissioned by Look magazine, sculpted by William Zorach, struck by the the renowne...
Gold
Art Deco "Satyr's Head, " Bronze Medal/Paperweight by Turin
By Pierre Turin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare, octagonal bronze plaque or paperweight depicts a grinning, mischievous satyr with a stylized beard indicative of its Art Deco manner. Sculpted by Pierre Turin, an importan...
Bronze
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H 0.13 in Dm 1.75 in
"Brother Against Brother", Rare Art Deco Silver Medal/Sculptural Piece by De Lu
By Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant and rare example of late Art Deco sculpture struck in solid silver, this medal was designed by Donald De Lue in 1965 as part of the larger New York University Hall of Fam...
Silver
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H 19.25 in W 7 in D 4 in
Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928
By Brenda Putnam
Located in New York City, NY
Putnam was elected to the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors, and designed them a 7-sided Art Deco medal in 1941 when they changed their name to the National Associ...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Medal Signed P. Turin
By Pierre Turin
Located in London, GB
Art Deco bronze medal comite français des expositions, Designed by Pierre Turin.
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Signed Raymond Templier
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silvered bronze Medal for Club Alpin Francais depicting a skier looking to the mountains.
Bronze
1930 National Air Races Chicago Art Deco Bronze Medal
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco bronze medal celebrates the 1930 national air races that took place in Chicago.
Bronze
Art Deco 1936 Bronze Olympic Medal Framed and Glazed
By Otto Placzek
Located in New York, NY
Glazed on obverse and reverse to show both sides of the medal Medal depicts five athletes representing the five continents pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell. Signed Otto Pl...
Gold Leaf, Bronze
Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunningly beautiful dramatic mainly red and black Chinese Art Deco carpet, with center medalion of Wan Fu on red field within meander border and black border with chinese symbols of...
Wool
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H 0.13 in Dm 2.75 in
American Art Deco Medal Commemorating Century of Progress International Expo
By Emil Zettler
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco Bronze Medal in High Relief commemorating the Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago With the symbolism of the exposition on the obverse and a map...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Medal Vichy
Located in London, GB
Art Deco boxed bronze medal, Vichy, depicting a nude female pouring water in a rocky landscape with sun-ray's, inscribed Cam lower left.
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Art Medal in High Relief
By Pierre Turin
Located in New York, NY
Commemorating the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937 Hallmarked BRONZE/ Cornucopia Mint Mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge. Signed P. TURIN.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Maiden Voyage of the S.S. Normandie
By Jean Vernon
Located in New York, NY
Signed Jean Vernon/ impressed BRONZE & cornucopia mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge.
Bronze
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H 0.13 in Dm 3 in
Bronze Art Medal Commemorating Exposition Internationale Des Arts et Techniques
By Paul-Marcel Dammann
Located in New York, NY
Bronze medal in high relief commemorating the exposition internationale des arts et techniques. Hallmarks: Bronze/ Cornucopia mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge Signed: "P....
Bronze
Large Bronze Medal of a Male Nude, circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
The beautifully cast bronze medal is a rare survivor. Strong early Art Deco design is seen the in the portrait of the male nude.
Bronze
$16,500
H 26 in W 13 in D 7 in
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...
Bronze
$12,500
H 26.75 in W 27.5 in D 1.25 in
"Late Afternoon on the Beach", Mid Century Painting w/ Blond Nude Male Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This atmospheric and magical view of a single nude male figure on a California beach is imbued with lovely, unexpected colors and textures which rise up to a sky that is a pale shade...
Paint
Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare French early 19th century Napoleonic medal cabinet on four gilt bronze pawfeet, a hinged door to the top and front opening to reveal four drawers containing 184 very fine bronze...
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.
Bronze
$8,475 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$162,540
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
$101,645
H 37.01 in W 48.82 in D 26.78 in
Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers
By Eugenio Battiglia
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian marble sculpture after Roman original of the Wrestlers Italian, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 124cm, depth 68cm This fine sculpture is carved fr...
Marble
$21,000Sale Price|25% Off
H 81 in W 56 in D 2 in
"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934
By José Ortega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing in the bay of Algiers i...
Paint
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
$6,500
H 25 in W 18 in D 2 in
Wounded Achilles En Grisaille Oil on Canvas Painting by Philip Melville Courtney
By Philip Melville Courtney
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Classical Male Nude Painting, After the Antique — Inspired by Wounded Achilles Oil on Canvas, Contemporary This exceptional en grisaille oil on canvas figurative painting is inspired...
Oil
$1,950
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong and confident drawing of a standing male nude was made by Allyn Cox, probably for one of an array of murals he painted in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, starting with an series ...
Paper
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by G Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by G Leleu. Six round ribbed glass bowls surrounded a larger round ribbed glass bowl all signed G Leleu. Held by a brass and nickel frame with intri...
Glass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 0.1 in
"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully executed in warm, roseate colors -- coral, terra cotta, brick and ivory -- this drawing was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of many murals he was commissio...
Paper
Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze male nudist statue. Classical Greek style sculpture. Unsigned. Would make a wonderful sculpture for desk, office, shelf, etc.
Bronze
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Aluminum
$175,000
H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.