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Pair of Art Deco Medallions in Silvered Wood and Mirror Mosaic
Located in IT
A stunning pair of Art Deco medallions—unique and rare pieces.
Crafted with a silver-painted wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Silver
French Art Deco Medallion by Pierre Turin
By Pierre Turin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare French Art Deco octagonal bronze plaque. Sculpted by celebrated medalist and sculptor Pierre
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Medallion Pave Diamond Disc Earrings In 14k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Command the room with these exquisite handcrafted medallion earrings. Featuring nearly 4 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Pewter Art Deco Medallion Struck with the Face of Mercury Pedant Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco pewter medallion struck with the face of mercury pedant. The finely detailed design
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Pewter
$195 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Art Deco Medallion 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Gold Fine Jewelry Fob 1927
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate vintage Art Deco era medallion (circa 1927) crafted in 9 karat yellow gold.
The
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
rug inject the traditional palette of soft camel brown and clear blue with vivid ‘Art Deco Rug
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$7,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rug CHR6
Located in Wembley, GB
inject the traditional palette of soft camel brown and transparent blue with vivid ‘Art Deco Rug’ accents
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Antique 1890s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vase with Flowery medallions
Located in PARIS, FR
produced small very colorful Art Nouveau and Art Deco subjects, distributed in small series: pendants
Category
1920s Art Deco More Art
Materials
Glass
14Kt Gold Art Deco Rose-Cut Diamond Medallion Drop Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless brilliance of rose-cut diamonds. These exquisite medallion drop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Mother of Pearl Madonna Medallion
Located in Venice, CA
This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold and platinum medallion featuring the Madonna hand carved into a
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Gold Hand-Painted Enamel Sacred Heart Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
medallion is from the Art Deco period of the 1920-30’s. On the back, the date 5-25-1932 has been engraved
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940's with Medallion Series Movement.
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Marvelous Coco Brown Background Elliptical Medallion Antique French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco, European rugs 8' 10" x 13' 3".
An elliptical medallion of super-stylised flowers
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream white field and border
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream white field and border
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peking rugs, as well as Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream white field and border
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream white field and border
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peking rugs, as well as Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A light, cream
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Attractive Red Lozenge Medallion a Navy Background Antique French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s French Art Deco Carpet ( 8'5" x 10'5" - 257 x 318 )
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Purple, Gold Medallion Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Modern Classics Collection. This masterpiece exudes Deco sensibilities in a striking medallion design
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Magnificent Antique Chinese Art Deco Central Medallion Area Rug 12' x 14'6"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Antique Chinese Art Deco Central Medallion Area Rug, country of origin: China, Circa
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Twin Art Deco Style Rugs With Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim is inspired from antique Chinese Art Deco rugs of the 1920s Chinoiserie style.
On the Design:
A
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this design, inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs of the 1920s
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Purple, Gold Medallion Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Modern Classics Collection. This masterpiece exudes Deco sensibilities in a striking medallion design
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Purple, Gold Medallion Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Modern Classics Collection. This masterpiece exudes Deco sensibilities in a striking medallion design
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$14,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug, Brown, Medallion Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted on a luscious 9 x 12 scale from China circa 1950-1960, this vintage Art Deco rug hails
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Rug Beige Brown Medallion Art Deco Design by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this Art Deco rug ideal to designers and archivists seeking an Oriental rug with the most idyllic
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug in Brown with Medallion and Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chinese Deco aesthetic. This asymmetrical arrangement reflects the profound influence of French Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug in Blue with Ivory Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional art belonging to the period that spans harmoniously in rich shades of beige and blue. Rich in
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Green with Floral Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk circa 1920-1930,, this 3x5 antique Chinese Art Deco rug, is the next grand
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Rug in Brown with Blue Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern rug is from the French Art Deco rug collection by Rug &
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Rug in Brown with Blue Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern rug is from the French Art Deco rug collection by Rug &
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Blue with Gold Medallion, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 10x14 Chinese Art Deco rug is the next grand addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Samarkand Art Deco Rug in Navy Blue with Medallions by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the maximalist Chinese Deco style of the 1920s, and enjoys brilliant medallions and vase pictorials on
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Flat Weave in Beige-Brown and Blue Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joining Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection, this 11x12 flat weave is a work of art inspired by a
Category
2010s Romanian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Flat Weave in Beige-Brown and Blue Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joining Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection, this 11x12 flat weave is a work of art inspired by a
Category
2010s Romanian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Flat Weave in Beige-Brown and Blue Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joining Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection, this 11x12 flat weave is a work of art inspired by a
Category
2010s Romanian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug, Gold with French Art Deco-Style Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
and a particularly rare influence of the Art Deco period in its design—a special, truly one-of-a-kind
Category
Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Handmade Blue Chinese Wool Rug with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Chinese art Deco wool rug hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Piece has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Tibetan Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Square Art Deco Rug, Multicolor with Large Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 13x14 antique Art Deco rug is a rare and exceptional new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Leleu Vintage French Art Deco Circle Rug with Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1950, this 6x6 vintage French Art Deco rug is an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Oversized Antique French Art Deco Rug, Gold with Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oversized 10x18 antique Art Deco rug is an especially rare new treasure among the most
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in a Red Blue Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
commemorative mid-century Pasha Collection. The regal Art Deco piece witnesses motif-like drawings in shades of
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
This antique silver locket pendant was probably made between 1908 and 1917.
The gold silver mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guil...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Accent Rug in Beige with Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 rug is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Accent Rug in Beige with Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 rug is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
This antique silver locket pendant was probably made between 1908 and 1917.
The gold silver mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guil...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 ode to celebrated Chinese Art Deco rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Burano Collection. Hand
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Deco Rug in Blue & Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug style lending to the
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 ode to celebrated Chinese Art Deco rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Burano Collection. Hand
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Pink with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
to hail from the Turkish artist Zeki Muren.
On the Design:
Inspired by Chinese Art Deco rugs, this
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Art Deco Medallion For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco medallion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wool, every art deco medallion was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco medallion, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the art deco medallion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco medallion, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one art deco medallion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rug & Kilim, Medallic Art Company and De Coene Frères produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Medallion?
Prices for an art deco medallion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $307 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,225.
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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 Medallion
- 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.
- 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 an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs 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.
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