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Pair of Art Deco Swivel Cloud Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Swivel Cloud Lounge Chairs. Upholstered in a linen blend fabric. Has a black
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Linen
$12,500 / set
Pair Art Deco Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Art Deco swivel bar stools, with all original black and off white naugahyde, in all
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / set
Classic Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..
By Meyer Sniffen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..Super Stylized,, Amazing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Materials
Chrome
De Coene Frères Art Déco swivel desk chair.. Belgium 1930s.
By De Coene Frères
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco swivel armchair / deskchair by De Coene Frères . Belgium 1930s.
The deskchair is in the
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Muller Freres French Art Deco Swiveling Desk / Table Lamp 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Swiveling Desk/Table Lamp by Muller Frères, Lunéville, Circa 1920.
This
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Petite White Swivel Chair Embroidered Leather by Oxford Ltd.
By Oxford Ltd.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely petite Art Deco swivel chair in white embroidered leather by Oxford Ltd. of Chicago. It is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
Pair of swivel chairs upholstered in light leather
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Pair of Art Deco swivel armchairs
Das beschriebene Paar Drehsessel sind Neuanfertigungen im Art
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2010s European Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$11,437 / set
Art Deco Gold Leather Swivel Chairs with Hardwood Base, European Craft
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Pair of swivel chairs
The pair of swivel chairs described are new creations in the Art Deco style
Category
2010s European Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
French Art Deco Beige Leather Swivel Chair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco mahogany swivel chair with beige leather upholstered seat and back. (attributed to
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Desk Lamp with Large Double Saucer Shade by Art Specialty Co.
By Art Specialty Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco swivel desk lamp with large 13" double saucer shade by Art Specialty Co. Measures 25" wide
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Purple Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Amber Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Grey Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Ice Blue Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Purple Touch Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Tea Brown Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Pastel Pink Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Blood Orange Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Jade Green Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Black Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Swivel Accent Chair With Hand-stitched
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Glass
Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare stool in the Viennese Secession style.
This fine, rare and elegant wooden swivel stool from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ralph Swivel Club Chair
By Ashley Yeates
Located in Carmel, CA
Yeates, the Art Deco inspired United States handmade North American Cherry hardwood frame hides luxury
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$7,200 / item
Art Deco Swiweling and Extendable Nickel Wall Lamp with Glass Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco swivelling and extendable nickel wall lamp with glass shade, circa 1920s
Original
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Style Suede Revolving Tub Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco Style Perforated Suede Upholstered Revolving Tub Chairs. 30" H x 31.5" W x 28" D
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
$3,250 / set
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Swivel oak office chair with rattan seat
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable swivel oak office chair with rattan seat in excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Michael Wolk "Miami" Swivel Chairs
By Michael Wolk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of Michael Wolk "Miami" swivel chairs in wonderful condition.
They are sturdy strong
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1990s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,500 / set
Chic Swivel Chairs in Schumacher's Linen, a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
A très chic pair of swivel bucket chairs in a Schumacher's cream linen. Recently reupholstered and
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Linen
$5,280 / set
Gossamer Pink Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand stitched Accent Chair
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
1920s Red English Renaissance Nailhead Swivel Stools Chair, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970d with this exquisite modular, camel mohair, 9 pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Slope Arm Bucket Swivel Chair w Brass Base & English Racing Green Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
adults. The cushion is high density foam with a feather/down wrap. The swivel is 360 degress.
How we
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2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Red Art Deco/Bauhaus Chair Made in 1940s Czechia, Restored Leather and Steel
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Art Deco chair made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally restored by our team.
Material
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Machine Age Swivel Chairs in the Style of Vernon Panton, a Set of 4
By Verner Panton
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Deco upholstery. They still swivel 360 degrees but they do show signs of wear at the bases - but
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,890 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs with Floral Carvings, France, Circa 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
, have extensive collections of Art Deco furniture, including swivel chairs. These museums often offer
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Restored Art Deco Wooden Swivel Office Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable height
- Carefully refurbished
- New leather upholstery in backrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood polished
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swiveling Art Deco Table Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opal
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Low, Swivel, And Extendable Italian Sofa Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
materials and high-level craftsmanship. The table's design reflects the principles of Art Deco, an artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Art Deco / Machine Age Tubular Chrome Swivel Armchairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1930s American Art Deco / Machine Age tubular chrome swivel armchairs, amazing form, patina
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Beige Velvet Pirouette Swivel Armchair
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
lurex grey accents, its Art Deco-inspired fringes add an ivory hue that enhances light. This chair's
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Art Deco Vanity Swivel Stool Robjohn Gibbings chenille Fabric
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Robsjohn Gibbings Dark brown Mahogany swivel Stool with black and white Chenille fabric.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960's Italian Art Deco style Natuzzi Leather Swivel Club Chair
By Natuzzi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1960's Art Deco Leather Swivel Club Chair by Natuzzi, Italy. Very high quality Club Chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet, Brass & Glass, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco swiveling table or desk lamp by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1940. Brass and glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Cognac Velvet Pirouette Cleo Swivel Armchair
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its geometric elegance and Art Deco flair, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Hight adjustable and swiveling art deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hight adjustable and swiveling art deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
The shade can be swiveling
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Swiveling Art Deco banker table lamp with glass shade around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco banker table lamp with glass shade around 1920s
Brass polished and stove
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco wall lamp with swiveling glass and woodplate around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wall lamp with swiveling glass and woodplate around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Original Art Deco Bauhaus Swiveling Aluminium Floor Lamp of the Period
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant swiveling (Measure: 140-250cm) floor-lamp made in aluminium and chrome-plated iron
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Details: Adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Faries “Guardsman Swivel Bronze Desk Lamp - RARE Pair Available
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco/Mid Century Modern Desk Lamps. Also work as bedside or table. These are rare to find
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$2,160 Sale Price / item
25% Off
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 1 AD
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair With
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swiveling nickel Art Deco Table lamp with original glass shade around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling nickel Art Deco Table lamp with original glass shade around 1920s
Nickel-plated
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Art Deco Giltwood Swiveling Table Mirror on Stand, circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite art deco giltwood self standing table mirror.
Very Good Vintage condition with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Deep up to 38cm
Original
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chrome & Alabaster Swivel Top Smokers Table with Stylized Figural Horse
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, and done in an Art Deco style, this chrome and alabaster smoking
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Swivelling Nickel-plated art deco table lamp with green glass shade vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swivelling Nickel - plated art deco table lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s
It can be
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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Art Deco Swivel For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art deco swivel available at 1stDibs. An art deco swivel — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 334 variations of the antique or vintage art deco swivel you’re looking for, while we also have 27 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco swivel, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco swivel made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco swivel over the years, but those crafted by Emeco, Thonet and Bayard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Swivel?
The average selling price for an art deco swivel at 1stDibs is $2,407, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $76,984 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 Swivel
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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