Skip to main content

Art Deco Mermaid

to
17
95
89
186
111
77
61
45
20
7
5
5
3
2
2
1
1
47
15
10
4
3
Sort By
French Art Deco Mermaid Table Lamp by Genet Et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Mermaid table lamp by Genet et Michon. Having clear frosted glass with over flowing
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid diving downward
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco mermaid is beautifully modeled around a star in this bronze pendant. A matching period Retro
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco White Earthenware Mermaid Bowl "300" by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Rare art deco mermaid bowl created by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. The design features a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Earthenware

Footed Dish by Wilhelm Kage with Silver Leaf Mermaid in Center, Model 1196
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that highlights an Art Deco mermaid at its center. The dish bears the maker’s mark on the underside.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stoneware

The Sailor and the Mermaid N°2 - Art-Deco - Summer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The Sailor and the Mermaid N°2 - Lighthouse - Art-Deco original artwork from New Serie. Art
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Mermaid
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
applied to the sculpture format. In Mermaid, we have a fine example of how Erté carried the technical
Category

20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original art deco Monopole Radio mermaid vintage French poster
Located in Spokane, WA
wave of power and harmony) with the beautiful mermaid strumming her harp. Archival linen backed
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Sailor and the Mermaid - Lighthouse, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The Sailor and the Mermaid - Lighthouse - Art-Deco original artwork from New Serie. Art-Deco
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Live life as a Mermaid!, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Europe takes about 2-4 working days. In United States 5-14 working days. :: Drawing :: Art Deco/Art
Category

2010s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pen

Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.   
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Buffet with Mermaid and Medusa Motifs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This French Art Deco buffet or credenza with brass hardware which accents the beauty of the wood is
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Credenzas

French Art Deco Bronze Figural Lamp with Mermaid Base
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
is decorated in relief with swimming mermaids and stylized waves, a classic Art Deco motif that ties
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier signed Boris Lacroix, Mermaids, France 1938
By Boris Jean Lacroix
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier Opaline Glass shades signed LA+ = Boris Lacroix Model Mermaids France 1938
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Rene Lalique opalescent Art Deco Glass Mermaid Boxe .
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
with a white glass or opalescent glass bottom, like fir the Mermaid boxe which has her genuine top
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

"Mermaid with Dolphins & Starfish", Rare & Ambitious Art Deco Platter, Mequinion
By Roger Mequinion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and bold, this Art Deco ceramic platter featuring a mermaid trumpeting a shell and embracing
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Crystal Lamp 'Mermaids & Dolphin's' by Verlys Glass
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Crystal Lamp 'Mermaids & Dolphin's' by Verlys Glass France, Circa 1935 A rare and
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Bottle with Mermaid & Fish Stopper by Maurice Gensoli
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Stoneware, Wood

Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring. This ring is the ring to win of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

"Mermaid Bowl, " Monumental Art Deco Sculptural Piece, Green & Blue Glazes
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by one of America's most important sculptors working in the Art Deco period, this large and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Art Deco Upasla Ekeby Art Pottery Mermaid Flower Frog by Einar Luterkort
By Einar Luterkort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swedish Art Deco art pottery flower frog. Designed by Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for the
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Swedish Art Deco Chandelier with sea motif, mermaid and 3 ships
Located in New York, NY
A charming Swedish Art Deco chandelier with an etched glass shade detailed with ocean waves. Three
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, color and subject matter, this large bowl --a magnificent example of Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

"Mermaid & Sea Dragon", Exceptional Art Deco Vase w/ Silver Overlay, Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-- first, the detail of the silver overlay, showing a nude mermaid riding a fierce sea dragon, is
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

"Cavorting Mermaids", Sensuous, Unusual Art Deco Flambe Vase w/ Gold by Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The vase is an especially remarkable example of the Art Deco porcelains designed by Nylund in what he
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Centerpiece Bronze Bowl on Foot with Mermaid by Ystad Metall, Swedish Art Deco
By Ystad-Metall, Anna Petrus, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Art Deco bowl on foot, crafted by the prominent Swedish firm Ystad Brons in the 1930s. Cast
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Art Deco, "Flambe" vase with two mermaids, for ALP.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Gunnar Nylund unique, "Flambe" series vase with two mermaid figures with seaweed and fish
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold

"Mermaid's Reign, " Art Deco Bowl with Underwater Scene in Emerald Green and Gold
By Auguste Heiligenstein, Odette Chatrousse-Heiligenstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in gorgeous jewel tones, emerald green and sapphire blue, this unique and extraordinary Art
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Raymond Chevalier for Boch Freres Vase with Mermaid Decor, Art Deco
By Boch Freres Keramis, Raymond Chevalier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original beautiful Art deco vase with polychrome Sea decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Mermaid and Starfish", Rare and Striking Art Deco Bowl in Rare Red & Silver
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a mermaid and fish on its side, and a
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

1930's French Art Deco Palisander Buffet/ M-O-P Mermaid Inlay style Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's Grand Exotic French Art Deco Palisander Rio with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Buffet/ Sideboard
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Palisander

1930 French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Mermaid Sculpture Sconce Signed "Guimard"
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's French Signed "guillard" Gilt Bronze Mermaid Figural, beautiful! This is a highly detailed
Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Nils Landberg for Orrefors Engraved Mermaid Art Deco Glass Vase, signed 1944
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant "Mermaid" Swedish Art Deco Art Glass Vase by famed Swedish glass artist Nils Landberg (1907
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

"Fruits of Land and Sea, " Pair of Art Deco Mural Studies with Mermaids by Briggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic and beautiful examples of Art Deco allegorical painting, this pair of mural studies depicts
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an
Category

1930s French Evening Gowns

Art Deco Blue Austrian Bimini Glass Mermaid Decanter Set with 8 Glasses
By Bimini Glass
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Art Deco Bimini decanter with matching set of eight glasses. Handblown in blue, and decorated with
Category

Early 20th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Wooden Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian grotto (1920s) stripped wood wall plaque of a mermaid figure.
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1920s French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Wi/ Sea Serpents Wall Sconce after Guillema
By Hector Guimard
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco 3 Light Bronze Mermais with Sea Serpents Wall Sconce. Original unelectrified
Category

Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Gustavsberg Argenta Mermaid Motif Bowl
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
National Museum of Art and Design. The width of the Argenta pieces is striking, ranging from vases and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

V Lindstrand - Orrefors, Mermaid Vase, 20th Century
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Clear glass vase engraved with a mermaid motif; the shape of the vase is reminiscent of sea waves
Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

"Mermaid" Burl Walnut Sideboard by Ouhayoun David
By Ouhayoun David
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mermaid" burl walnut sideboard by Ouhayoun David in original condition .
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Wilhelm Kåge Exquisite “Argenta” Mermaid Vase c1930s Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning "Argentina" ceramic vase depicting a beautiful mermaid incised in silver by the
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Norwegian figural silver napkin ring. With a cast Mermaid figure in a setting with
Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in glass with grey patina by René
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Bicauda Mermaid with Shell on Rock and Mythological Fish
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Le Bertetti Sculpture depicting a bicaudate mermaid by Le Bertetti, 1920s-1930s. Model no. 40
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Impressive Nickel-Plated Bronze Mermaid Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage 1940s Mermaid sconces impressive, heavy, !0 pounds US wired, 60 watts Max bulb
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Clear Glass Swimming Mermaids French Bowl. Item features
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Clear Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate. Item
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Naiades Mermaids Glass Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Naiades" (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1912
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Sirenes Mermaids Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Burner "Sirenes“ (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

"Mermaid Riding Hippocampus, " Large, Unique Argenta Covered Jar by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
works in Sweden features a highly-detailed mermaid figure riding a mythological hippocampus creature
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Porcelain

1921 René Lalique Bowl Ondines Opalescent Patina, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Two very thin molding lines on bottom. height: 7.5 cm diameter: 20 cm Félix M...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Aqua Mermaid King Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A great anytime look, this sparkling aqua mermaid king diamond pendant is perfect for her evening
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Sirene Mermaid Glass Sepia Patina for Burmann
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Sirene" (Mermaid) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912 for
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature into the decor and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition He...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Mermaid Pewter Compote by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Scandinavian Pewter #1092
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Danish pewter compote featuring a trio of stylised mermaids Undeniably a treasured piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Art Deco Mermaid", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Art Deco Mermaid For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco mermaid available at 1stDibs. An art deco mermaid — often made from glass, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco mermaid — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art deco mermaid made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco mermaid that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique, Wilhelm Kåge and Gustavsberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Mermaid?

The average selling price for an art deco mermaid at 1stDibs is $2,961, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $75,000 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 Mermaid
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 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 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 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.