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Gallia Design Christian Fjerdingstadt, Art Deco Swan Boat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christian Fjerdingstadt Art Deco swan boat in silver plate gallia, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass
Art deco, swan neck, bendy desk desktop magnifier in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, pair of art deco swan or grebe bookends with a black and white
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Noverdy Rare Wide Art Deco Swans Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
fixture
Design: Art Deco with swan-adorned canopy
Signed: Faint “Noverdy France” on shade
Ready to install
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Swan Oil & Vinegar Stand by C. Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Paris, FR
can be considered as one of the creators of the Art Deco style and a contributor to the renewal of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass
Art deco, swan neck, bendy desk desktop magnifier in a
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Painting titled "Swimming Swans"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This stunning Art Deco composition by Florida-based artist Alfonso T. Toran captures two swans
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Leda and the Swan, 20th Century Art Deco Signed Oil
By Arthur Moody
Located in London, GB
Arthur Moody
Flourished 1920 - 1940
Leda and the Swan
Oil on board
Signed lower left and dated 1925
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Swan Lake: large art deco period French post impressionist landscape painting
By Marius Petit
Located in Norwich, GB
height of the art deco period. Glorious, scintillating and beautifully coloured; it is a delight to live
Category
Early 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Leda and the Swan, " Spectacular Art Deco Porcelain Lamp by De Vegh for Lenox
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in high style Art Deco manner. The lamp retains its original gray finial; the shade is a replacement
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Geo Swan Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Geo Swan is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a
Category
2010s North American Art Deco Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Christofle Art Deco Gravy boat Swan by Fjerdingstad
By Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This Art Deco original silver plate sauce boat, shaped as a swan, features an elongated oval bowl
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique American Early 1900s Nude Women & Swans Deco River Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist nude women landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed "Wolfe". In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding....
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp of Leda and the Swan by De Vegh for Lenox
By Geza De Vegh, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp of Leda and the Swan by De Vegh for Lenox originates from
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Hungarian Porcelain Statuette Swans Couple by Holloaza
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco Hungarian porcelain figurine depicting swans couple by Holloaza, in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural swan design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Swan Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swan fob holds a glossy onyx stone and the swan and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold
Category
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Art Deco Figural Girl and Swan, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
out to a swan, she has a styled hair cut of her era. The silvered group are beautifully and skillfully
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Brass Incense Bowl with Swans, Danish 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative incense bowl - potpourri dish with a perforated top-mesh with interconnected swans. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$180 Sale Price
45% Off
1935s Christofle France Gallia Silver Plate Sauceboat & Swan Ladle Art Deco
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Miami, FL
1935 Christofle Art Deco silver plate sauceboat or Gravy Boat with Swan ladle combined conforming
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Svend Lindhart Art Deco Style Bronze Dish w. Crowned Swan, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lindhart (1899-1989). A mythological Art Deco style motif of a crowned Swan. Beautiful organic and refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
"Swans and Cygnets, " Important Art Deco Covered Jar by Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most ambitious Art Deco pieces in the "Flambe" style we have seen, this covered jar was
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and is featured in the book Craquelés Art Deco by Alain Hardy and Bruno Gilardi (Editions Penthesilla
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Leda and the Swan", Two Art Deco Studies by William Hunt Diederich
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
or ceramic, William Hunt Diederich was one of the masters of Art Deco imagery in America. This pair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Leda and the Swan, " Art Deco Bronze Repoussé Masterpiece by Milwaukee Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the finest repoussé bronze sculptures we have ever offered, this high style Art Deco bas
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Girl with Swan on Marble Base
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco bronze sculpture of female with swan resting on marble base.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Masterpiece, Bronze Chandelier w. Stunning Black Swan Sculptures, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Art Deco five-light pendant with bronze swan sculptures.
If you are looking for a one
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure Leda and the Swan by Paul Philippe
By Paul Philippe, Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Newark, England
SILVERED BRONZE
From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer this rare example Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930.
Each swan has been well modelled with good detail
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Markslöjd, Floor-lamp - Pink ''Swan neck'' Art Deco style
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Markslöjd pink swanneck floor lamp is a distinguished piece of mid-century Scandinavian design, offering both elegance and practicality. Crafted by the Swedish lighting brand Ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swan Brooch Pin Diamonds Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
figure: black onyx, red coral, crystal and mother-of-pearl, all lending the jewel a distinctive art déco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inlaid Black Opal Swan Heart Bird Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Onyx
Located in New York, NY
. THE JEWEL IS A MASTERPIECE OF ART DECO JEWELRY DESIGN. CREATING INLAID OPAL JEWELS REQUIRES AN
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swedish Rose Shade Swan Neck Art Deco Style Lamps, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Ateljé Lyktan, Josef Frank, Markslöjd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beech wood shaped like a swan neck placed on a solid circular base on four feet. Original rose colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco French Woman with a Swan, France 1930:40s, Plaster with Patina
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Forest, BE
Large chimney Art Deco plaster. The base is black lacquered with extensive patina. The woman is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Style Pink Ceramic Dancer Table Lamp 1980s Gold Brass Vintage Swan 1920
Located in London, GB
lamp. This piece is reminiscent of Erte fashion illustrations of the Art Deco period.
Pink and cream
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$826 Sale Price
20% Off
Legras French Art Nouveau Pair of Enameled Swan Vase, 1920
By François-Théodore Legras
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Swan Motif. A stunning pair of French Art Deco glass vases crafted by renowned artist François-Théodore
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
French Brass Swan Sculpture Vase – Dual Swans Design – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a French decorative brass vase from the 1970s, designed as a sculpture of two swans. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco UCRA Bronze Swan Marble Mantle Garniture Clock Set by Marefbay
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Three Piece Marefbay Art Deco Marble and Bronze Clock Garniture, circa 1930
Marks: MAREFBAY
9 x
Category
Vintage 1930s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Stone, Chrome, & Glass Swan Form Side Table Made in Italy 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic side table was made in italy in the 1970s and likely imported shortly thereafter. Purchased out of a Long Island home, it sat among many other tasteful designs from th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
14k Ladies Diamond Swan Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a graceful swan motif
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Ladies 14K Diamond & Rudy Swan Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a graceful swan with
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Cuff Bracelet epitomizes the grace and elegance of French Art Deco style. Made of platinum and adorned
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Graceful French bench from the 1940s with hand-carved swan necks, made in ivory lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,441 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Couple with Swan
By Bassano, Ugo Zaccagnini, Richard Ginori
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic couple with Swan.
Possible Art Deco period
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$936 / set
Charles LEMANCEAU Ceramic Leda & the Swan Sculpture, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Leda & the Swan ceramic sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Swan Chair – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
"Leda and the Swan, " Important Painting by Rene Buthaud
By René Buthaud
Located in Philadelphia, PA
greatest artists that France produced in its Art Deco heyday, and is best known for his sculptural female
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
32" Maison Jansen Style Bronze Swan Cocktail Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maison Jansen style bronze swan cocktail table
Three-seated brass swans support a glass top. A
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,320 Sale Price
35% Off
Double Swan Dolbi Cashier Vintage Brass Sculpture 1980s
By Dolbi Cashier
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful art deco style sculpture with two swans interlocking in a circle. This piece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Swarovski Pop Swan Round Crystals Purple Lilac PVD Coating Pierced Earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Pop Swan Round Crystals Purple Lilac PVD Coating Pierced Earrings, Limited Edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Rhodium
Art Deco bracelet diamonds, sapphires on silver, Edwardian period
Located in PARIS, FR
by a huit. Art Deco bracelet, circa 1930.
Swan hallmark, old numbering.
Length: 18 cm
Width: 12
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Swan Chair – Purple – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Clear – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Black – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Gray – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Svend Lindhart 'Leda & The Swan' Gilt Bronze Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
(1899-1989). A mythological Art Deco style motif of Leda and the Swan. Beautiful organic refined details
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
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Art Deco Swan For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco swan for your home. Each art deco swan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and ceramic. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage art deco swan now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco swan — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco swan, designed in the Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco swan over the years, but those crafted by Christian Fjerdingstad, Christofle and Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Swan?
The average selling price for an art deco swan at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $219,000 for the highest priced.
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 Swan
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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