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Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
By Ericsson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive 1930's beautifully figured Walnut telephone table
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco 1930 Telephone Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
shape of an early telephone. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1930's with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.1 in D 0.55 in L 1.14 in
Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored
By Monogram
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Monogram Art Deco desk tabletop telephone with metal accents in excellent antique
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The toy rattle is composed of a molded black Bakelite
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Chrome Side Table or Telephone Table Model 510 by W.H. Gispen
By Ontwerpbureau N.V. Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco side table or telephone table model 510.
Design by W.H. Gispen for Ontwerpbureau
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
works are at the Museum of Art in Ein Harod, Israel; Fitchburg Art Museum in Massachusetts, Musée de St
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Terracotta
Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Peace Swords to Ploughshares
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
Baltimore Hebrew Congregational Building (1956).
His works are at the Museum of Art in Ein Harod, Israel
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
The Biggest of All; Telephone and Telegraph Building.
By Joseph Pennell
Located in Storrs, CT
, naturalistic ornamental vocabulary." This dramatic Art Deco building is located at 140 West St.
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.5 in
Antique extra bell for L.M. Ericsson telephone model RA 10/2 RA 10/2000
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
telegraph equipment before shifting its focus to telephones. By the early 20th century, the company was
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Catalin, cream colored, telephone marked Mono-phone. Wonderful Classic Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris
Located in Poperinge, BE
French analog rotary telephone, better known as the 'Baby Mouse', mushroom or Mickey Mouse
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
Located in Poperinge, BE
PTT, the design is based on its art deco style predecessor, the Ericsson model 1931.
Originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
Original Vintage Poster French Army Signal Corps Radio Telephone Communications
Located in London, GB
Engagez Vous Dans L'Arme Des Transmissions - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting an Army telephone
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
H 23.82 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
decor.
Post-Modern, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
By Temco
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco timepiece
Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Shelving Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual 1930's Art Deco Modernist occasional
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Wooden Wall Crank Magneto Telephone KTAS Admiral model 1912
Located in Sweden, SE
its inspiration from the Swedish telephone model produced by Ericsson in 1889 (see my other listing
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 28.1 in W 12.6 in D 8.5 in
Art Deco Moderne Three Tiered Centre Table, c1930
Located in Devon, England
multitudes of uses, such a telephone table, centre table, side table for a sofa etc. Three tiers offering
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Title of product- Chinese Art Deco Rug
Item Details and Description for the rug:
The item's
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Thread
Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Chrome & Onyx Novelty Letter Rack, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this charming 1930's Art Deco letter rack, the perfect desk piece for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Art Deco Table Lamp in Red Alabaster with Damask Lampshade
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious 1930s red alabaster art deco table lamp with damask lampshade, in working order .
This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
beautiful art-deco radio cabinets for Philco. Following the war, they started manufacturing doors and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
La Voix Humaine
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
" Femme de profil au téléphone " .pen , India ink and wash paper . signed Jean and dated
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink
Le Théâtrophone
By Jules Chéret
Located in East Quogue, NY
Paris Opera. Its popularity spread to other cities but was eclipsed by the radio in 1932.
art deco
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Small Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Rare Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare art deco WWII military strategy chalk teaching globe by Denoyer-Geppert with period chrome
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Podium Hall Table, French, Birds Eye Maple, Lamp, Side, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Strikingly decorative circular table sure to grace any hall or room
Category
Mid-20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Maple
H 29.73 in W 25.4 in D 25.4 in
Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Blued Steel Art Deco Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 12mm / Fixed Wire Lug / Regular Length
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Andre Daude, Original Vintage Music Poster, Piano Daude, Paris, 1980
By Andre Daude
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, located at 75 Avenue de Wagram, 75017 Paris.
This poster is a modernized reprint (addition of telephone
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 61.42 in W 46.07 in D 0.4 in
Auxiliary Table by Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Auxiliary table with decapé oak made by COMTE. Normally used to place the telephone.
Argentina
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C. Bertha De Hellebranth Painting of Budapest Castle (Hungary)
Located in Round Top, TX
best art schools of the time. They studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Budapest, at the Académie
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Metal
1915 "San Francisco City and County" Hanging Map by W. Bashford Smith
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
pavilions, and enjoyed displays of advancements in science, art, racing, and technology. The Panama-Pacific
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Maps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Blue, Pink & Green Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile lamps as well. These lamps, an example of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Clear & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bulbs, mainly miniature lamps that were used as indicators in telephone switch boards and various
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Rare Purple & Amber Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile lamps as well. These lamps, an example of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Matchless Wonder Star Single-Row Multicolor Crystal C-6 Set of Bulbs, USA, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lamps that were used as indicators in telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile lamps as well. These lamps, an example of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lamps that were used as indicators in telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Karl Springer Game Table Wrapped in an Ivory Crocodile Embossed Leather
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
uncompromising quality using simple forms and exotic luxurious materials, taking his inspiration from Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 36.13 in D 36.13 in
Small Reclaimed Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Rare Extra Small Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Börje Claes Brass Adjustable Wall Lamps for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1970s
By Börje Claes
Located in Utrecht, NL
reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison, as this pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s
By Voss Belysning
Located in Valby, 84
the 1930’s, the lamp is a great of how the Danes had their own interpretation of Art Deco and in a way
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
concentrate on their successful door and furniture business which included some beautiful art-deco radio
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Original Vintage Poster French Army Signal Corps Radio Telephone Communications
Located in London, GB
Engagez Vous Dans L'Arme Des Transmissions - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting an Army telephone
Category
1930s Art Deco More Prints
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Telephone Table with Working Phone
Located in Huntington, NY
Pearlescent acrylic base with telephone beneath shell lid
Rare Art Deco Enamel Movable Telephone Gold Charm Dated 1937
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing 14k rotary telephone charm is impossible to find. It is a flat 1 sided black enamel
Category
Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures
Materials
14k Gold
Arizona Landscape with Horses; Mountains and Telephone Poles.
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco movement, was born in Lithuania in 1894. Trained as an architect at the Royal Academy in
Category
1940s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor
Trio Bates Streamline Telephone Index Spinners by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Dallas, TX
Models on left and right, inscribed with Bel Geddes official design logo.
A patented case design by Bel Geddes.
Left, is black bakelite with white bakelite knobs. Missing index ro...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Pair of Italian Art Deco Bronze Art Glass Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A Fine pair of Italian Art Deco gilt bronze sconces adorned with art glass flowers in golden raisin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock
Located in Dallas, TX
Patented Pollock designs.
Pair of Zephyr Autodex, in mottled-brown and cream-white bakelite, both with red bakelite slider and button, one original box, for Zephyr American Corp. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
H 0.75 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs
By Warren McArthur
Located in Bremen, DE
. Originally from a Southwest bell telephone office (original inventory labels on frame )In the late 1920s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Telephone/Hallway Console Made in Italy Walnut Veneer
Located in Halstead, GB
-Century Modern, Bauhaus or Art Deco interiors/accents.
Recently waxed and lightly refurbished, glossy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
Rare Complete Art Deco Style Bedroom Set by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
received a reply to your inquiry, price request, or order within 24 hours, please contact us by telephone
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 74.25 in D 19.25 in
Deco Table Seat Lacquered Wood Side Table Combined Sheepskin Stool or Ottoman
By Elnaz Namaki Studio
Located in London, GB
prominent deco table seat is upholstered in black and white curly merino shearling with a dark metal frame
Category
2010s British Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.36 in W 31.03 in D 13.31 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic art deco telephone available at 1stDibs. An art deco telephone — often made from plastic, bakelite and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco telephone — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art deco telephone 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 telephone over the years, but those crafted by GPO ( General Post Office ), Western Electric and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 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.
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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 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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A 1920s Art Deco Necklace with a Stunning Drop Emerald
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier: The Jeweler Who Helped Define Art Deco
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Vintage Watches Are Making a Comeback
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
The Process: 5 Creators of Chic Customizable Lighting
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.
An Incomparable Trove of Art Deco Treasures Is on View in Miami Beach
Heading to Florida for the art and design fairs in early December? Make time on your schedule to visit a newly opened exhibition that examines the movement's migration from Europe to America, and its evolution from niche to universal appeal.