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Pair of Art Deco Sphinx Candleholders by Maitland Smith
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning pair of vintage Art Deco Sphinx candleholders, a testament to the exquisite
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
By C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles
Bronze sculpture of the stone
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Sphinxes from the 20s Art Deco
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Of Italian Sphinxes From The 20s art deco
Pair of very decorative Italian sphinxes from the
Category
Vintage 1920s Statues
Materials
Sandstone
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 6.25 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in
A pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Marble Base Sphinxes Bookends
Located in CABA, AR
These art deco bronze gilt and marble base sphinxes bookends are a stunning example of the elegance
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vanity Box Enamel Diamond Sphinx France Silver, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vanity Box Enamel Diamond Sphinx France Silver, 1920
Magnificent Vanity Box depicting a sphinx
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful pair of green onyx bookends with Egyptian sphinx sculptures.
These practical size
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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H 5.2 in W 6.75 in D 3.7 in
Andirons with Sphinx
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old beautiful andirons with sphinx: first mold, interesting price.
ref. O/4389
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Ironstone
A Pair of Art Deco Egytian Sphinx Table Lamps on a Marble Base Dark Green Shades
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Pair of Art Deco Egytian Sphinx style Table Lamps on a Marble Base Dark Green Shades. Crafted
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
H 18.51 in W 3.94 in D 9.85 in
Antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Judd #9900 Embossed Sphinx Cast Iron Bookends
By Judd Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of antique Art Deco Judd model #9900 cast iron Egyptian Revival bookends and date from
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Iron
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Porcelain Bidet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vintage art deco style porcelain bidet made by De Sphinx. This early 20th century piece has an
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Stone Sinks
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Erik Chambert Art Deco cabinet, 1920’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Art deco cabinet by Erik Chambert, Sweden 1920’s. Executed in veneer finish with spectacular lion
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
greek key trim. A center storage piece is presented with a Sphinx removable lid.
The tray has a
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Statuary Marble Figure of Cleopatra
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Art Deco statuary marble figure of Cleopatra.
The half-lifesize standing figure posed with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"1928 Olympics, " Highly Rare, Hand Painted Plate with Chiron as Archer by Sphinx
By Willem Jacob Rozendaal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sphinx firm in Maastricht, Netherlands, which produced this plate. Most or all of the glazes -- including
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The stunning brooch is centered by the head of a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Deco Egyptian Revival clock set
Early 20th century; France
Metal dial with black Arabic
Category
Early 20th Century French More Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Egyptian Revival Centerpiece, " Art Deco Footed Bowl, Bronze and Stone, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Revival / Art Deco footed bowl or centerpiece features a wide, shallow bowl supported by three bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 0.9 in D 0.5 in L 20 in
Egyptian Revival Enamel Bracelet Art Deco Sterling Silver Antique Pharaoh
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRACELET DATING TO THE ART DECO PERIOD WITH MAGNIFICENT IMAGES
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.5 in L 7 in
Genuine Ottoman Egyptian Couture Art Deco Hand Woven Paisley Brocade Coat
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Egyptian Art Deco hand woven ivory brocade dress coat with indigo and mulberry floral and
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Opera Coats
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Enamel Sodalite Scarab Pendant Necklace Lotus Flower
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Sodalite Scarab and Lotus Flower Enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
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H 2.6 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 18 in
Egyptian Revival Necklace Pharoah Goddess Lotus Antique Art Deco Silver Enamel
Located in New York, NY
create an Art Nouveau to Art Deco masterpiece! The articulated necklace has images of Pharoah, Goddess
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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H 2.25 in L 14.5 in
Marcus & Co. Art Deco Egyptian Revival Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Cufflinks
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, pharaoh, Eye of Horus, and a sphinx
Each raised with grooved detailing - atop enamel surrounds
Opaque and
Category
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco period Egyptian revival style enamel and silver-gilt desk set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco period Egyptian revival style enamel and silver-gilt desk set
Continental, c.1920
Box
Category
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 4.14 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in
"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gouache on illustration board, the Sphinx mark -- one of the brands of the Weber company -- is visible on
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 4.75 in W 6.13 in D 0.1 in
Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
, Camel, Scarab, it's all there. Made from cast iron and done during the Art Deco period when Egyptian
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Iron
H 5.5 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Egyptian Revival Silver Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
with repoussè with original cobalt ovoid shape liners with sphinxes, obelisks, sunburst and other
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe
By Amronlite
Located in Forney, TX
A fine antique American Art Deco Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen banker's style desk lamp deluxe
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Cream Dutch Spinx Vases by Wim Visser, 1950s
Located in London, GB
pattern inspired by Art Deco ornaments. This brings out the red color from the underneath layer.
Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
14 Karat Gold Enamel Egyptian Revival Brooch Heremakhet Horus Hieracosphinx
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch depicting Heremakhet
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in
19th Century Silvered Bronze Athénienne Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
of attraction to Antiquity (Renaissance, Classicism, Neoclassicism, Empire, Art Deco) and rejection
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 40.56 in Dm 16.34 in
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
earring and necklace set from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful Egyptian Revival set features a
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Rare 6” Vintage Art Deco Czech Egyptian Revival Sphinx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These rare, long stunning Art Deco Czech earrings feature a carved Egyptian Sphinx with large smoky
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Drop Earrings
New York, Broadway Theatre, the Great White Way, 1914
Located in Milano, IT
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Art critic, writer and publicist, he was born in Lucca on 24 January 1876 to the architect-sculptor
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 44.3 in W 56.5 in D 2.37 in
Christian Berard, Lamp base with Painted Shade, 1937
By Christian Berard 1
Located in Paris, FR
” and
“I keep watch over you during the night”.
decorated with sun and moon, sphinx, ancient ruins and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Gouache, Clay
French Cast Iron Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair. Although they pre-date the art deco movement, the design is definitively deco and ahead of it's
Category
Early 20th Century French Andirons
Materials
Iron
1920s Egyptian Revival Reebie Storage Building Twisted Glazed Terra Cotta
By Fritz Albert 2
Located in Chicago, IL
decorative objects utilizing symbolism of the ancient civilization. Art Deco was greatly influenced by this
Category
Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Wonderful Pair of Art Deco Marble Sphinxes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Amazing pair of multi stone Art Deco inspired Sphinxes. Sitting proudly on a small plinth this
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Statues
Materials
Marble
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Sphinx Model 127 Treadle Base
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Sphinx Model 127 Treadle Base. Item features oak sewing table, cast
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Original Vintage Art Deco Travel Poster Egypt For Winter Sunshine ft. the Sphinx
Located in London, GB
. (North Africa). Egypt for Winter Sunshine. Great Art Deco image of the Great Sphinx of Giza in bold
Category
Vintage 1930s Egyptian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Art Deco Modern Dorothy Thorpe Resin Cat Sphinx Table Sculpture, 1940s Yellow
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful cat sphinx table sculpture, made of yellow resin, by Dorothy
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Deco Egyptian Revival Signet Ring Sphinx Man Lion 14k Gold 10.5 Men's
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sola, hand-finished cyanotype with gold leaf, Art Deco style galmorous portrait
By Rosie Emerson
Located in Dallas, TX
Masters Art Prize, exhibiting her works alongside old masters at Sphinx Gallery in London.
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Rag Paper
H 44.1 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are offering here one of our most sought after subject matters: Egyptian Revival. Well modeled, very heavy, and warm patina are present. Hard to find item for the bookshelf.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookend Sculpture Figurines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
from original antique works - NOT DEGRADED COPIES OR ARTISTIC CONCEPTIONS! Art Deco Decor proudly
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
from original antique works - NOT DEGRADED COPIES OR ARTISTIC CONCEPTIONS! Art Deco Decor proudly
Category
1990s American Bookends
Materials
Brass
1920's Guilt Covered Plaster Sphinx
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze covered plaster. Art Deco. Patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL Art Deco Gold Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A Mannerist example of Egyptian Revival Cufflinks depicting the Sphinx & the Goddess Isis. They are
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Art Deco Cufflinks
Art Deco Cabinet Silvered Bronze Mounted by Lingel Karoly
Located in Norwood, NJ
Silvered Bronze Mounted Art Deco Cabinet. Makers plaque of Lingel Karoly. Eastern European Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Art Deco Figure of a Woman in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
Beautifully carved in statuary marble, this Art Deco figure of a woman rests on a portoro marble
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Art Deco Egyptian Revival 18k Gold Enamel Scarab Stud Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a wonderful pair of 18K gold scarab earrings made during the 1920s, the Art Deco era.
In
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Egyptian Revival enamel diamonds rubies and yellow gold brooch circa 1925. *
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pair of Sea Green Decorated Mid Century Vases by Sphinx, the Netherlands
Located in London, GB
pattern inspired by Art Deco ornaments. they are the same size but each with their own pattern.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Secretaire with Gilded Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and detailed Art Deco Egyptian Revival pyramid secretaire with 24-karat gold leaf
Category
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Horus Falcon Brooch Pendant Necklace Turquoise Garnet
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Horus Falcon Bird Pendant Necklace or Brooch
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
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H 2 in W 1.9 in D 0.5 in
1930s Beautiful Secession Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
- 5-flamming with heads of sphinxs
- Made of cast brass
- Carefully cleaned, re-polished and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
its Art Nouveau and Deco jewels. Founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell, the company supplied
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Antique 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze
Rare Egyptian Revival Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra, Leroy & Fils
Located in Shippensburg, PA
wealth of unusual color that nearly foretells Art Deco.
Measurements: [clock] 18 1/2” H x 11 1/4” W x
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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century
By Mercier Freres
Located in London, GB
Century Mercier Freres had started to experiment with the popular Art Deco style.
Empire style,
is an
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Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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Art Deco Sphinx For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco sphinx you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every art deco sphinx was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco sphinx — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco sphinx, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made art deco sphinx has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by C. Charles, Dorothy Thorpe and Ernst Fuchs are consistently popular.
How Much is a Art Deco Sphinx?
The average selling price for an art deco sphinx at 1stDibs is $1,999, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
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- 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.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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 jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
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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.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art 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.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 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.
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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, 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 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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