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Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930
Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930

Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930

Located in Devon, England

An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

French Art Deco Bulldog Sculpture, Spelter & Marble, France, 1920
French Art Deco Bulldog Sculpture, Spelter & Marble, France, 1920

French Art Deco Bulldog Sculpture, Spelter & Marble, France, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This charming French Art Deco French Bulldog sculpture, created in France circa 1925, is a

Category

Vintage 1920s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Life-Size Spelter Female Sculpture, French, 1920
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Life-Size Spelter Female Sculpture, French, 1920

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Life-Size Spelter Female Sculpture, French, 1920

Located in Buxton, GB

into the grandeur of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period. With its elegant flame shade and antique black

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Spelter

French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp, Silvered Spelter & Marble, 1930s
French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp, Silvered Spelter & Marble, 1930s

French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp, Silvered Spelter & Marble, 1930s

Located in Bochum, NRW

French Art Deco Antelope Mood Table Lamp 1930s. Night-Light Sculpture in Silvered Spelter, Marble

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Ouganda Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Original Max Le Verrier in Spelter
Ouganda Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Original Max Le Verrier in Spelter

Ouganda Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Original Max Le Verrier in Spelter

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Lion or panther sculpture named “Ouganda” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Art Deco style, France

Category

2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base
Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

By Franjou

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A striking pair of French Art Deco bookends, signed Franjou. These sculptural pieces depict

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Max Le Verrier Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, Spelter & Glass, 1920
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, Spelter & Glass, 1920

Max Le Verrier Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, Spelter & Glass, 1920

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce by Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s. Striking French Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture - Dancing Woman - By DENIS - Max Verrier - Patinated Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture - Dancing Woman - By DENIS - Max Verrier - Patinated Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture - Dancing Woman - By DENIS - Max Verrier - Patinated Spelter

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An elegant Art Deco sculpture of a Dancing Woman with grapes in her hands. Depicting Maenad, the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Gorgeous Art Deco Cold Painted Spelter Alsatians Seated on a Marble Base
Gorgeous Art Deco Cold Painted Spelter Alsatians Seated on a Marble Base

Gorgeous Art Deco Cold Painted Spelter Alsatians Seated on a Marble Base

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A wonderful Art Deco original decorative pair of cold painted Alsatians. Lovely details on both

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano
Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and difficult to find Art Deco Garniture Clock Set depicting a young lady looking

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base
Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base

Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base

By Nuart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Art deco table lamp, possibly by Nuart, comprised of a textured amber globe light flanked by two

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Gazelle Deer and Palmtree
Art Deco Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Gazelle Deer and Palmtree

Art Deco Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Gazelle Deer and Palmtree

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends, with images of gazelle / deer under a palm tree. The plinth is

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Breccia Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Onyx & Polychrome Spelter Reading Woman with Dog, circa 1930
French Art Deco Onyx & Polychrome Spelter Reading Woman with Dog, circa 1930

French Art Deco Onyx & Polychrome Spelter Reading Woman with Dog, circa 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Art Decospelter statue. Different colors of onyx and polychomed spelter circa 1930 The

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of Bird
French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of Bird

French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of Bird

Located in Verviers, BE

Stunning French Art Deco table lamp Gorgeous glass globe shade. With Spelter Bird motif. Sitting on

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

“Cueillette” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Ladies with flower baskets

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Male Sculpture, Spelter, Marble, France circa 1930
Art Deco Male Sculpture, Spelter, Marble, France circa 1930

Art Deco Male Sculpture, Spelter, Marble, France circa 1930

By Jean de Roncourt

Located in Regensburg, DE

Elegant Art Deco sculpture of an athletic scouting / watching male figure by Jean de Roncourt from

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt
Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt

Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt

Located in Ixelles, BE

knowledge of human anatomy, typical of the Art Deco movement to which de Roncourt belonged. The grey

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco Period Bowl with Sculpture - Monkey with Violin - Spelter and Marble
Art Deco Period Bowl with Sculpture - Monkey with Violin - Spelter and Marble

Art Deco Period Bowl with Sculpture - Monkey with Violin - Spelter and Marble

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative bowl (ashtray) from the Art Deco period. Made of Portoro Nero marble, with a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1930s Art Deco Table Lamp with Spelter Dog Figurine and Glass Shade
1930s Art Deco Table Lamp with Spelter Dog Figurine and Glass Shade

1930s Art Deco Table Lamp with Spelter Dog Figurine and Glass Shade

Located in Bochum, NRW

Old Art Deco table lamp or night light, spelter dog figurine and crackled glass globe shade, on

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Stag and Doe Sculpture, Spelter with Marble Base, 1930's
French Art Deco Stag and Doe Sculpture, Spelter with Marble Base, 1930's

French Art Deco Stag and Doe Sculpture, Spelter with Marble Base, 1930's

Located in Beirut, LB

This French Art Deco sculpture, dating to circa 1930, features a rare triple composition of two

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco sculpture Spartiate by Max Le Verrier, Spelter and Stone, France 1920s
Art Deco sculpture Spartiate by Max Le Verrier, Spelter and Stone, France 1920s

Art Deco sculpture Spartiate by Max Le Verrier, Spelter and Stone, France 1920s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

(spelter). This material, prized in the Art Deco era for its ability to capture lifelike facial features

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Spelter

Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble
Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble

Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble

Located in Ulm, DE

Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 22 cm Height: 19 cm Depth: 12 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Table Lamp, Painted Spelter & Marble, Three Parakeets, c. 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp, Painted Spelter & Marble, Three Parakeets, c. 1930

French Art Deco Table Lamp, Painted Spelter & Marble, Three Parakeets, c. 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

Art Déco table lamp decorated with a parakeets trio. An adult and two young o Chrome, glass globe

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter, Chrome

Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet

Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is composed of a metal body with three cast

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Contemporary sculpture in Art Deco style Color patinated white bronze and marble Handmade, actual color of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Re-editon Art Deco Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" L215 Spelter Metal Table Lamp
Re-editon Art Deco Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" L215 Spelter Metal Table Lamp

Re-editon Art Deco Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" L215 Spelter Metal Table Lamp

By Sarsaparilla

Located in Van Nuys, CA

yet elegant Art Deco geometric pattern. The L215 lamp was designed by Arthur von Frankenberg for his

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France
Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Located in Skien, NO

An iconic early 20th-century French Art Deco mantel clock, crafted from polished Rosso Levanto

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade
Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade

Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade

By Sarsaparilla

Located in Van Nuys, CA

, holding a 3" lamp shade. The whole sculpture comes together to create a simple yet elegant Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930 Spelter Sculpture Jockey and His Horse
1930 Spelter Sculpture Jockey and His Horse

1930 Spelter Sculpture Jockey and His Horse

Located in Marseille, FR

1930 Spelter sculpture representing Jockey and his horse.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC
Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC

Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC

By Luc, France

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Eagle with outstretched wings. Spelter figure on a marble

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Rochard Panther Art Deco
Rochard Panther Art Deco

Rochard Panther Art Deco

By Irénée Rochard

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with a green patina on a black marble base (Belgian

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Rochard Panther Art Deco
Rochard Panther Art Deco

Rochard Panther Art Deco

By Irénée Rochard

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Early 20th Century, Nickel-Plated Spelter Sculpture Dog
Early 20th Century, Nickel-Plated Spelter Sculpture Dog

Early 20th Century, Nickel-Plated Spelter Sculpture Dog

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique sculpture of a dog made of nickel-plated spleter (zinc alloy). Sitting on a red “Griotte” marble plinth. Made in France, circa 1910-1920. No signature.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture Centerpiece, 1930
Art Deco Sculpture Centerpiece, 1930

Art Deco Sculpture Centerpiece, 1930

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This extraordinary Art Deco centerpiece impressively combines sculptural elegance and decorative

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Spelter

Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs

Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Spartiate by Max Le Verrier Spartan Archer Warrior Sculpture in Spelter
Spartiate by Max Le Verrier Spartan Archer Warrior Sculpture in Spelter

Spartiate by Max Le Verrier Spartan Archer Warrior Sculpture in Spelter

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco style, France Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter) Socle in black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Night Light Sculpture
Art Deco Night Light Sculpture

Art Deco Night Light Sculpture

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco sculpture circa 1930 in silvered babbitt representing a fish. Illuminated onyx base (3

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

marble base; the birds are crafted from spelter metal, authentic Art Deco objects from circa the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin
Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

By Limousin

Located in NANTES, FR

Large pair of spelter bookends around 1930 by Jacques Limousin. Antelope on a portor marble base

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier
Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier

Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in NANTES, FR

Large art deco illuminating sculpture, circa 1930. Spelter sculpture on marble base. Opalescent

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends
Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends

Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends

By Limousin

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture Dancer and Musician
Art Deco Sculpture Dancer and Musician

Art Deco Sculpture Dancer and Musician

By Enrique Molins-Balleste

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

, dressed in original Art Deco period costumes. Crafted from cold painted spelter, elegantly mounted on a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture of a Football Player
Art Deco Sculpture of a Football Player

Art Deco Sculpture of a Football Player

By Lemoine

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco sculpture, circa 1930. A football player in spelter with a green-brown patina. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends
Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends

Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends

By Ronson

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of art deco bookends in white metal (regula), circa 1930. They represent children with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Spelter

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Bochum, NRW

A pair of animal bookends from the Art Deco period, featuring stylized antelopes in bronze patina

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930
Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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Art Deco Spelter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco spelter available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, spelter and stone, every art deco spelter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco spelter, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco spelter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco spelter, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco spelter over the years, but those crafted by Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays and Gaillard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Spelter?

Prices for an art deco spelter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,406.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Art Deco Spelter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.