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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
A R.Lalique Art Deco Mermaid bowl in Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mermaid Bowl is created in white glass in 1921 by R.Lalique.
This example is in opalescent
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
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 Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
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
H 3.55 in Dm 12.8 in
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
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 1.9 in
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
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 1.9 in
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
H 25.5 in W 21.8 in D 2 in
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
"Neptune's Kingdom", Elaborate Art Deco Painting with Mermaids, Hippocampi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High style and highly-stylized, this Art Deco painting by Bruno Seuchter presents an aquatic scene
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.1 in
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
H 1 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
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
Wood, Glass
Art Deco Bottle with Mermaid & Fish Stopper by Maurice Gensoli
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Chicago, US
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
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
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
H 5.13 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
"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
Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp with Etched Mermaid Motif – 1920s–30s
By Glossner AB
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and captivating Swedish Art Deco wall lamp, likely produced by Glössner in the 1920s or
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
"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
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 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
H 6 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
"Mermaid's Reign, " Art Deco Bowl with Underwater Scene in Emerald Green and Gold
By Odette Chatrousse-Heiligenstein, Auguste 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
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
H 39 in W 20 in D 93 in
"The Little Mermaid" a Danish Modernist Art Deco Inlaid Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
little mermaid.
Designed by Danish bronze artist Just Andersen (1884-1943),
circa 1935.
Stamped and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
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
"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
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 0.1 in
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
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
H 18.25 in W 6 in D 10.5 in
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
Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Mermaid Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
shaft and is Bimini art style. The glass has a wonderful design, the stem depicts a nude mermaid in
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware
Materials
Blown 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 Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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
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
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
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 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
1921 René Lalique - Box Deux Sirènes Mermaids Orange Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Deux Sirenes" (mermaids) made in orange opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921.
Wooden base
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
"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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
H 0.08 in W 0.71 in L 0.93 in
1921 René Lalique Dishes Plate & Bowl Ondines Opalescent Glass Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Plate and Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921.
Molded signature on both pieces.
Perfect condition. Great opalescence. (Two very thin molding lines on bot...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
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
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Mermaid Bowl Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass with blue patina.
Molded "R.Lalique" signature.
Perfect condition.
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique,...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
1932 René Lalique Bowl Calypso Glass with Blue Grey Patina, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Calypso" made in clear and frosted glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique in 1932.
Acid-stamped signature.
Perfect condition.
diameter: 36 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Clear Glass Blue Patina, Swimming Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded clear glass with blue patina.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition.
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
"Triton, Merman and Mermaid, " Sculptural Vase w/ Aquatic Motif and Nudes in Blue
By Edgardo Simone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A masterful -- and brilliantly-hued -- example of high style Art Deco sculpture, this large and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
decoration is quite simple in the Argenta series, which has many Art Deco style decorations such as mermaids
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Art Deco 1935 Orrefors Mermaid Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco 1935 Orrefors mermaid glass pendant lamp chandelier
A very beautiful Swedish art
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Chines Themed American Art Deco Neptune Screen or Room Divider w Mermaids
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This 1930’s American art deco Chinese Themed screen is done in gold, green and black glaze
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Art Deco Italian Porcelain Mermaid with Baby on Fish Sculpture
By Fabio Lenci
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful depiction of a Mermaid with her baby riding a large colorful fish. Most likely designed
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Bronze Mermaid Coffee Table
Located in BREDA, NL
Bronze Mermaid Coffee Table, circa 1970's.
This elegant coffee table features a faceted glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Art Deco Mermaid For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco mermaid for your home. Frequently made of glass, ceramic and metal, every art deco mermaid was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco mermaid, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art deco mermaid bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made art deco mermaid has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by René Lalique, Gustavsberg and Wilhelm Kåge are consistently popular.
How Much is a Art Deco Mermaid?
Prices for an art deco mermaid can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $40,328, while the average can fetch as much as $3,053.
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 Mermaid
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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