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1930's Art Deco Architectural Burl Wood Side Table / Pedestal
By Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1930's round table for sale. Original Art Deco table that can be used as a pedestal stand
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Art Deco Champagne Cooler Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This champagne cooler is made in nickel silver and has a genuinely nice relief pattern and is crafted by hand.
Good condition with annealing that we have leaving bee to give authe...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Champagne Cooler Copper and Brass Relief Pattern Sweden, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This champagne cooler is made in copper and brass. The piece has a genuinely nice relief pattern and is crafted by hand.
Good vintage condition with sing of wear and annealing.
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Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
streamline Art Deco automotive history.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco modernist decorative lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Macassar
Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco seaplane on a wave by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Width : 16
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Geometric Metal and Wood Box, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s. It follows the typical Art Deco style with a minimalist rectangular shape and is made of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Art Deco Airplane Model by ART BOIS 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood, thuja, metal and marble
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Art Deco centerpiece, serving bowl, or decorative fruit or bread basket was designed
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Spring Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British Art Deco floral oil painting is by noted Cornish artist Philip Rashleigh
Category
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carltonware Art Deco 1930s Vase
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
A beautiful 1930s Carlton Ware Art Deco Garden pattern vase of shouldered ovoid form, decorated
Category
1930s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Macassar Wood, Metal and Crystal Condiment Server, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French Art Deco tableware server features crystal jars for preserves, pickles, or
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
H 8.25 in W 8.5 in D 3.57 in
Portrait of Elizabeth Exley - British Art Deco 1930's portrait oil painting
By James Robert Granville Exley
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted artist James Robert Granville Exley
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunflower Floral Arrangement - French 1930's Art Deco flower oil painting
By Jacques Emile Blanche
Located in London, GB
This vibrant French Art Deco floral oil painting is by noted French artist Jacques Emile Blanche
Category
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's
By Brock & Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l
METAL / MATERIAL: French
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
By Art Decor
Located in Beirut, LB
. It is a classic design chrome light with marble base. From the Art Deco period.
Antique bankers or
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.29 in
French Art Déco Desk Lamp by Sabino, 1930s
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Paris, FR
An Art Déco desk lamp by Sabino from the 1930s. Nickel plated metal and glass. Signed "Sabino
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Wood, Metal and Glass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS: 6 Inches Long X 3 Inches Tall X 2 Inches
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 5 X Width 4
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
This original Art Deco lithograph from the 1930s captures the elegance and dynamism of tennis
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress - Scottish 1930's Art Deco oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Balancing Elephant, Circa 1930s, Art Deco, Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Balancing Elephant
Louis-Albert Carvin (France, 1875-1951)
Bronze, marble
Circa 1930s, Art Deco
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Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nice ink poster project from the 1930's - Art Deco - Fashion - Furs
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice ink poster project from the 1930's. This beautiful art deco style poster project was created
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1930s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pansies, 1930s art deco design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Pansies
Gouache
30 x 47 cm
c.1930
Label to reverse 'Baynard Press
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
London Underground Harlequin 1930s Mac Spink original Art Deco poster design
By Gerald Mac Spink
Located in London, GB
Transport poster. Framed.
A dynamic Art Deco poster design by Mac Spink. A boldly-coloured harlequin figure
Category
1930s Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This fantastic Art Deco Sterling Silver Box is entirely hand made. It is Hallmarked, Sterling
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holder.
Circa 1930's.
Stamped on base
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Pewter
Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
By Asprey London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Presents for George, Mary & Gladys, 1930s art deco poster design
Located in London, GB
Royal College of Art in London and subsequently practising as a professional designer from the 1930s
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s
By Leo Vingerhoets 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful woman portrait in the glass closed. A stained glass technique in glass gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette intensity during the cour...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s
Painting with charcoal drawing
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Era Painting Gladioli by Emil Fiala Vienna, 1930s
By Emil Fiala
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil on canvas painting by Emil Fiala (1869-1960) with the motif Gladioli in a glass vase.
Signed by Emil Fiala
Prof. Emil Fiala had many exhibitions and the membership of the Künstle...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Art Deco Tragic Mask in Silver-plated Ceramic by Guido Cacciapuoti 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Cacciapuoti Maschera Tragica, scultura figurativa Art Dèco dell’artista napoletano Guido
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.9 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging, Europe, 1930s.
Original 1930s art deco textile trow
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Gubelin Stone and Metal Art Deco Table Clock with Cherubic Hand Made Dial 1930's
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Table Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Pair Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Disko Metal Stylised Bird Pipe Rests
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony is a weighty metal
Circa 1930's
Stamped on each base
Height
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Metal
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells
Super decorative.
Will be sent in 2 packages because of
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Antiquities
Materials
Iron
1930s Embroidered Panel, Korean, Silk Cotton, Bird Motif, Art Deco
Located in Lomita, CA
embroidered panel. It dates back to the Art Deco period. The patterns and palette are appealing and produced
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, 1930's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, Circa 1930
Origin: Bien
Category
Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Painting Pink Green Blue Flowers Butterfly Emil Fiala Vienna 1930s
By Emil Fiala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco painting watercolor on cardboard with passe-partout under glass framed, by Emil Fiala
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Other
H 17.13 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a pair of ravishing Art Deco decorative wood intarsia panels. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Charming 1930s Art Deco Woven Wicker Child’s Chair - 2Y335
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful 1930s Art Deco children’s chair is crafted from woven wicker, showcasing beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s French Antiquities
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s
Antonio Petruccelli
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
1930’s Swedish Art Deco Cabinet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s Swedish art deco cabinet. Birch wood cabinet made with decorative inlays. Two doors conceal
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch
War is War, 1930s art deco book cover design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
War is War
Gouache
21 x 19 cm (full sheet size 38 x 28 cm)
c.1930
With
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier Gold Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Signed by Cartier
Circa 1930s
1 1/4 x 1 7/8 inches
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Frames
Materials
18k Gold
1930s original Art Deco poster for Dubonnet - Vin tonique au quinquina
Located in PARIS, FR
During the 1930s, Art Deco reigned supreme as a symbol of modernity and elegance. Charles Delavat's
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
Art Deco Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s
By Art de France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar, with a serving bowl insert, was crafted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, France 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 9.44 in W 8.25 in D 12.19 in
Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco 1930's painting young lady red lipstick
By William Dring
Located in London, GB
. A very evocative Art Deco portrait. In excellent condition and framed in gallery frame. A fine
Category
20th Century Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock / Art Deco
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Vintage Stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case Lighter
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon gold and enamel cigarette case lighter in great working
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Enamel
"Family in Italy, " 1930s Art Deco Wall Charger with Father, Mother and Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Reminiscent of the WPA art that was being made in America in the 1930s, this piece suggests the same kind of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
An Art Deco ashtray - France - 1930s
By Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A French Art Deco ashtray in the style of Céramique d'Art de Bordeaux (CAB) or Primavera. This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Hats, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
faces, Halliwell creates a striking work, capturing the class of 1930s Art Deco glamour.
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Furs, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
refined and airy, capturing the essence of 1930s Art Deco glamour.
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
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1930s Art Deco Art For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1930s art deco art for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every item from our selection of 1930s art deco art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of 1930s art deco art, we have 28283 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1930s art deco art, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1930s art deco art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by René Lalique, Jindrich Halabala and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1930s Art Deco Art?
The average selling price for a piece of 1930s art deco art at 1stDibs is $2,649, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $785,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1930s Art Deco Art
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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