Art Deco Rocket
Art Deco Rocket Diamond Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introducing our Art Deco Rocket Diamond Earrings, a luxurious blend of black onyx, diamonds, and
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Stunning Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$3,928
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$3,652
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Art Deco Skyscraper Rocket Folk Art Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent mid century Art Deco skyscraper rocket Folk Art wooden floor lamp. Skyscraper light
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sno Rocket Single runner sled USA, c. 1935.. Streamline / Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sno Rocket
Single runner sled
USA, c. 1935
enameled and galvanized steel
8 h × 23½ w × 48 d in (20
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Small Vintage Rocket Vase, English Art Glass, Posy, Flower, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rocket vase. An English, art glass posy vase, dating to the Art Deco period
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$472
H 6.3 in W 4.14 in D 3.94 in
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Four Foot Centerpiece Art Deco Rocket Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Prescott, AZ
This magnificent Art Deco chandelier is a full four feet in length as shown, with just the body
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Futurist Rocket Magazine Rack by Salvatore Bevelacqua
By Salvatore Bevelacqua, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Incredible original red modernist black and chrome coil form magazine rack designed in 1929. Both an Interesting sculpture as well as a functional magazine holder this is really an u...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome, Steel
American Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Triple Rocket Based Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
This great Art Deco Machine Age lamp features a central chrome column surrounded with a black
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rocket Display Cabinet by Spanglett
By Spanglett
Located in Warlingham, GB
glass shelves. The backboard is covered in an Art Deco design covering. It measures 53.5 inches tall by
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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Rocket Cabinet Display Vitrine
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This is the sought-after Art Deco 'Rocket' Cabinet Display Vitrine, English, circa 1930.
Figured
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Iconic Art Deco 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and sculptural Art Deco "rocket" cabinet, dating from the 1930s. This eye-catching piece
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Machine Age Art Deco "Rocket" Vase in Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period. Great streamline design.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vases
Stylish Art Deco Figured Walnut 'Rocket' Occasional Side Table 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A very stylish English Art Deco 'Rocket' figured walnut occasional lamp table. Circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare 1930s Art Deco English Rocket Cabinet
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Rocket cabinet.
Very rare example of what is considered the 'daddy' of all Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920 in date
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920.
The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinets, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique pair of Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinets, circa 1920 in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Art Deco Circular Walnut 'Rocket' Display Cabinet Silk Backing 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous English Art Deco circular figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet on ebonised plinths
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Fabric, Silk
H 53.94 in W 50.2 in D 12.8 in
Pair Brush McCoy Pottery Art Deco Vintage Atomic Moderne Rocket Vases
By Brush Mccoy
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair old vintage Brush McCoy Art Deco Kolorkraft Moderne rocket vases in mottled burgundy glaze
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Set of 8 Art Deco Style "Rocket" Martini Glasses
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Art Deco period. This set of 8 of Art Deco style Martini glasses are marked Godinger and the stem
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20th Century American Barware
1930's Silvertone Rocket Bakelite Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The Silvertone 6110 Rocket Radio, Great machine-age design. Introduced by Sears in 1938, and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Rocket Ship Martini Set Signed Godinger - 11 Pieces
By Godinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a beyond amazing grouping of ten martini glasses with rocket ship design - very Cold War
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed separately in the form of stylized clouds with original Bakelite handles. Classic Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
for extra storage, featuring three shelves on either side. Classic Art Deco. Completely original
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
for extra storage, featuring three shelves on either side. Classic Art Deco. Completely original
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
H 53 in W 48 in D 15 in
French 1930s Quimper Vase Table Lamp with Linen Shade
By Henriot Quimper
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco Faience rocket, portrait vase is imported directly from the Henriot Quimper in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Faience
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Rare Walnut & Glazed Door 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930s and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
Duncan Miller Art Deco Black Amethyst Ebony Glass Sterling Overlay Rocket Vase
By Duncan Miller
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking black rocket vase silver overlay made in the 1930s by Duncan Miller. It is made of
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cast Aluminum "Rocket" Ride on Spring Toy Art Deco, Machine Age
By Saddle Mates
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great design. Antique Ride-on Playground spring toy. Cast aluminum Rocket. Modernist Sculpture
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Vintage 1940s American Toys and Dolls
Japanese Art Deco Lusterware Vase Floral with Gold Accent, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Japanese bullet shaped or rocket shaped Art Deco lusterware vase in a floral design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Sky Rocket
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Art Deco Rocket Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cool pair of Art Deco andirons in the form of rockets or missles. The rockets are nickel, the
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20th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Rocket Cigarette Carousel Dispenser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as they are exposed. The unit holds 20 cigarette, or a full pack. The removable rocket ship is a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Rocket Type Blue Lamp 30's
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
One very nice art deco lamp
Blue glass
Chrome and bronze
Bekelite knob
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Table Lamps
Art Deco Bronze Rocket Girl 'Sport Nautique'
By Frederic Focht
Located in Elswick, GB
Art Deco modernist bronze rocket girl or sport nautique by Frederic Charles Focht. A stunning
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 1930s Rocket Shape Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass shade in shape rocket with nickel on bronze base table lamp.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
French 1930s Rocket Shape Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass shade in shape rocket with nickel on bronze base table lamp.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
French 1930s Rocket Shape Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass shade in shape rocket with nickel on bronze base table lamp.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
1950s Art Deco Acrylic and Brass Rocket Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With original shade.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Novelty Stephenson's Rocket Locomotive Silver-Plated Brandy Warmer, 1920s
By P.H. Vogel & Co.
Located in London, GB
form of Stephenson’s Rocket, the frame for the glass sitting over the ‘boiler’ with engraved ‘ROCKET
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Rocket Ship Lamp and Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Smoking in style! This great desk top rocket features a small lamp through the red windows, and a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket English Display Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco ‘Rocket’ cabinet display vitrine, English, circa 1930. Figured walnut with six graduated
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched burled walnut, with glass front and sides, and carved ball and claw feet. Cabinet loc...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
$2,995
H 52.25 in W 45 in D 13.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Desk features:
Walnut roll top
(4) action drawers
Ebonized black side pane...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,999
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil
Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch
$9,400 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Fer Semey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity.
Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Original off- white lacque...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Beech
$2,357 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52.56 in W 62.6 in D 12.6 in
40s Art Deco MidCentury Italian Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Gio Ponti style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Refined Italian dry bar from the 1940s, crafted in exquisite burl wood and fully restored with traditional French-polish shellac finish.
This compact yet sculptural piece perfectly c...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$4,714 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase.
For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
$2,886
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue
Period: Early 1800s
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wood type: Fir
Dimensions:
H. 157 cm 61.8 in
W. 107 cm 42.1 in
D. 42 cm 16.5 in
Description:
"Töl...
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Antique 1810s German Other Cabinets
Materials
Fir
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
1841 Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cupboard from Bad Tölz - 1841
Technical information:
Period: 1841
Origin: Bad Tölz, Bavaria (Southern Germany)
Wood type: Fir
Height: 165 cm 64.96 in
Width: 103 cm (111 cm...
Category
Antique 1840s German Other Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Art Deco Club Chair in Black Motorcycle Leather
Located in New York, NY
An oversized club chair with a strong masculine frame, crafted of solid and bent birch and upholstered in tough, black motorcycle leather.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$3,127
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition
- cleaned
- renovation oil used
- polished
- made in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,683 / set
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
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Art Deco Rocket For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco rocket you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and walnut, every art deco rocket was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco rocket, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco rocket made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco rocket that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christofle, Frederic Focht and Awaji Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Rocket?
Prices for an art deco rocket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $51,659, while the average can fetch as much as $1,848.
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 Rocket
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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