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Art Deco City Scene with Motor Car print by Gerald Mac Spink
By Gerald Mac Spink
Located in London, GB
Spink (flourished 1920 - 1940) Art Deco City Scene with Motor Car Block print 41 x 29 cm Signed 'G Mac
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Set of Four 1930's Motor Car Racing Original Drawings
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful set of four original pencil drawings depicting vintage motor cars from the 1930's
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Other

Poster designed by Johannes Safis in 1928 - Standard Motor Oil advertisement
Located in PARIS, FR
(from the calibrated liter bottle) Art Deco - Industry - Automotive
Category

1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Vintage Art Deco Design Motor Show Poster RAI Automobiel & Motorrijwiel
By Jacob Jansma
Located in London, GB
featuring a great Art Deco design by Jacob Jansma (1893-1972) of classic cars and motorbikes speeding in
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Circa 1930 Original advertising poster for Veedol motor oil - Vintage
Located in PARIS, FR
the product. The advertising poster for Veedol illustrates how visual art can play an essential role
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1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Other

Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Other

Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Other

Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Other

Original Vintage Poster Austin Motor Co Delivery Van Food Drink Art Deco Advert
Located in London, GB
Service - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting a smartly dressed delivery man in a suit and white
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Movie Set 20th Century American Modernism Hollywood WPA Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Movie Set 20th Century American Modernism Hollywood WPA Social Realism Arthur Rosenman
Category

1930s Art Deco Interior Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co. For Frigidaire
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four 1930's Motor Car Racing Original Drawings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wonderful set of four original pencil drawings depicting vintage motor cars from the 1930's. They
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Art Deco 1930 Bi Motor Plane Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
of a bi-motor plane. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1930's with very
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's. The
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
slimming classic art deco. There are many uses for this piece and the wheels actually rotate. You can even
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration Arthur Rosenman
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Board

“Dime a Dance” American Art Deco 20th Century Modernism Pin-Up Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
“Dime a Dance” American Art Deco 20th Century Modernism Pin-Up Social Realism Arthur Rosenman Ross
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Board

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
photo). A similar model is illustrated in the book "Jean Després, jeweler and goldsmith between Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
H 8.86 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Original Vintage Car Advertising Poster Oldsmobile Metropolis General Motors
Located in London, GB
New Oldsmobile - featuring a colourful Art Deco design depicting two couples in an elegant new classic
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Airacuda Fighter Planes Art Deco Machine Age 20th Century American Modernism
Located in New York, NY
Airacuda Fighter Planes Art Deco Machine Age 20th Century American Modernism Arthur Rosenman Ross
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Original Vintage Poster-Rouffé-Colin Candle-Car-Motor, 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Rouffé-Colin Candle-Car-Motor, 1930 Advertising for the Colin candle
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20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster-Rouffé-Colin Candle-Car-Motor, 1930
Original Vintage Poster-Rouffé-Colin Candle-Car-Motor, 1930
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H 46.86 in W 31.5 in D 0.4 in
Rare original Art Deco GUTH-FAN
Located in Peekskill, NY
off the Statue-Of-Liberty's crown. the motor is signed Guth-Fan.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Bugatti World Record Motor Racing Poster Sponsor By Castrol Oil
By Jean Pillod
Located in London, GB
III roman numerals, the text diagonally above and below with the Castrol logo. Art Deco style design
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Paris Exposition Internationale Art Deco
By Paul Colin
Located in London, GB
des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne / International Exposition of Art and Techniques in Modern
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Jean Despres Silver Men Ring "Bijoux Moteurs" - Art Deco 1930s
By Jean Despres
Located in Magenta, IT
"Bijoux Moteurs" (Motor Jewels) collection. The shape of the ring recalls the turbine of an airplane
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Stunning Unmolested Original Wall / Counter Art Deco Neon Clock
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Probably the cleanest Art Deco NEON CLOCK I have ever owned, manufactured by (say it in neon inc
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Kiosk in Paris" British Linocut 1/150 European Modernism Swiss Vorticism Deco
By Lill Tschudi
Located in New York, NY
"Kiosk in Paris" British Linocut 1/150 European Modernism Swiss Vorticism Deco Lill Tschudi (Swiss
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Moonstone Cufflinks Made for a Motor Car Enthusiast
Located in San Rafael, CA
fan of Art Deco era automobiles.
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20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
synchronous motor located in the base of the clock. Inscribed to the base dates the clock to 1935 - see images
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Henri de Laurencin's 1928 original advertising poster - Priceless-oil !
Located in PARIS, FR
Laurencin, a notable French graphic artist during the Art Deco period, was known for his ability to blend
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1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
motor located in the base of the clock. The rocking motion operates a ratchet mechanism which turns the
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this copper coloured glass, and chrome frame Art Deco clock. Remarkable
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Large Chrome Mantle Clock by Ferranti, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
the encased motor and starting knob. Synchronous motor with white cable and three pin UK plug. This
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Blue Glass Electric Clock By Smiths Clockmakers, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco Smith's mantel clock dating from 1937 or soon
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925. Fantastic desk / counter airplane
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an amazingly rare piece of Art Deco furniture by an exceptionally rare maker, namely, an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish early acrylic and chrome Art Deco clock. Remarkable
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1930s Diminuative Hexagon Art Deco Neon Clock, Electric Neon Clock Co.
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen, small size Art Deco hexagon neon clock made by the Electric Neon Clock co., totally
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Smiths Sectric Rose Glass Mirror Electric Mantle Clock, English, C1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
markers Art Deco Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic 1930s Art Deco style
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

NEW / SHELL LUBRICATING OILS.
By Edward McKnight Kauffer
Located in New York, NY
Original Vintage Poster. New Shell Lubricating Oils Motor Oils 1937 Color lithograph 1937, On
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1930s Art Deco Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : wood and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original "Ford V8" the best Ford ever built, vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Ford and Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automobile market again in 1932 by introducing the
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1938 Zenith “WALTON” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Cycles Motos Alcyon.
Located in London, GB
and Motor Car Racing, Motor Car Touring, Zeppelins and Tennis. Having observed the rapidly growing
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Stencil

Cycles Motos Alcyon.
Cycles Motos Alcyon.
H 19.38 in W 36.86 in D 1.97 in
Grand Prix de l’A.C.F. 1913 (Motocyclettes).
Located in London, GB
Racing, Motorcycle and Motor Car Racing, Motor Car Touring, Zeppelins and Tennis. Having observed the
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Stencil

L’Allumage Moderne.
Located in London, GB
Boat Racing, Motorcycle and Motor Car Racing, Motor Car Touring, Zeppelins and Tennis. Having observed
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Stencil

L’Allumage Moderne.
L’Allumage Moderne.
H 19.38 in W 36.86 in D 1.97 in
La Voiture Th. Schneider, Car - 1912
Located in London, GB
Racing, Motorcycle and Motor Car Racing, Motor Car Touring, Zeppelins and Airplanes. Clearly an
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Stencil

La Voiture Th. Schneider, Car -  1912
La Voiture Th. Schneider, Car -  1912
H 19.38 in W 36.86 in D 1.97 in
Alfred Dunhill 1928 Art Deco La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed for Alfred Dunhill. Beautiful and very unusual
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel

Manning Bowman 1930 By Bel Geddes Art Deco Machine Age Pitcher In Chromed Steel
By Manning Bowman, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco pitcher designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Manning Bowman. A fabulous art deco machine
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Important Elsie Roberts Oswald Partridge Milne Art Deco 1932 Lamps
Located in GB
near Henley-on-Thames, the home William Morris, founder of Morris Motors in Oxford, later Lord Nuffield
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
plates in all held in place by the chrome frame. The synchron motor in the base moves the gears that
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

Materials

Metal

Alfred Dunhill 1929 London Art Deco Box .925 Sterling 18Kt Gold And Ancient Jade
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box designed by Alfred Dunhill. An exceptional and unique presentation rectangular box
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Jade, Gold, Sterling Silver

Service Vehicles
By Reginald Shuffrey
Located in London, GB
Shuffrey was an important pre-war artist who did advertisements and worked for The Motor and The Autocar
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

The Grand Prix Tours 1923, French Racing 20th Century Painting
Located in London, GB
(82.5 x 63.5 cm) Hand made frame Art deco style frame This painting depicts the 1923 French Grand Prix
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1920s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mayan, Large 20th Century Watercolor, Viktor Schreckengost
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Beachwood, OH
School of Art (now the Cleveland Institute of Art, or CIA) to study cartoon making, but after seeing an
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Thought Provoking Rock Quarry - Mid Century Abstract
Located in Miami, FL
increased with his art deco stone lithograph poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair. In 1941, his design
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Gouache, Board

Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
Sectric branding to face. Rewired and running on the original 240v motor.
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Glass

Poster Holland via Harwich 1932 Frank Mason LNER Original Vintage Travel Poster
By Frank Herbert Mason
Located in London, GB
art deco travel and railway posters he designed. A 'Northern Impressionist' he was a member of the
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1930s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Art Deco Motor For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco motor you’re looking for. An art deco motor — often made from metal, other and paper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco motor — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each art deco motor bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Leslie Carr each produced at least one beautiful art deco motor that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Motor?

An art deco motor can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $406, while the lowest priced sells for $231 and the highest can go for as much as $7,750.
Questions About Art Deco Motor
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.