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Rorimer Brooks Cleveland Art Deco Moderne sideboard or Credenza
Located in Ferndale, MI
Period Art Deco credenza stepped form skyscraper style in cream and matte black lacquer finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Wood
"Rearing Goat, " Highly Stylized Art Deco Sculpture, Cleveland School
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This unique Art Deco sculpture -- carved, not molded -- depicts a highly-stylized goat figure with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Clay
H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 3 in L 7.75 in
Art Deco Lady Godiva Painting by Robert L. Raney
By Art Decor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A small very well painted Art Deco painting in muted tones depicting Lady Godiva riding her horse
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Cleveland Crystal T-Light Holder, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
interior decorating. Julie Hugau and Andrea Larsson, inspired by the graphic expression of Art Deco, the
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Martin Turbinator Art Deco Industrial Machine Age Electric Salon Hair Dryer Work
By Martin Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Martin Turbinator Model 15 Art Deco floor hair dryer. Made by the Martin Brosthers Electric
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Metal
H 66 in W 18.5 in D 24.5 in
"Weatherhead Award, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Panel for Excellence in Aerospace
By Walter Sinz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicts a nude female figure shooting into the sky, in classic Art Deco stylized form. Sinz designed the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'
By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
company during the 1930s in the Art Deco style and marked steelcraft. This company originated in Cleveland
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s
By Cowan Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An especially rare piece of high style Art Deco ceramics by the renowned Cowan firm just outside
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Lyonel Feininger Woodcut Art Deco Cityscape Abstract Futurist Cubist Print
Located in Hyattsville, MD
the Print Club of Cleveland edition no. 49 for 1971, a posthumous edition of 252.
Image 14.75 x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.25 in W 19.25 in D 0.25 in
Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock
By Charles Webb, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stainless steel and blue glass Art Deco / Machine Age clock manufactured by The Webb
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze
By Cowan Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
America's leading pottery companies, producing Arts and Crafts and Art Deco artware. During that time, many
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
"Mangbetu Coming to Market, " Large Art Deco Master Painting by Paul Travis
By Paul Travis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In an era when fine art and natural history museums commissioned artists to travel the world to
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Atalanta and Hound, " Large, Rare Jade-Green Art Deco Wall-Mounted Bowl, Cowan
By Cowan Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designed by Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery at the height of its success during the Art Deco era, before
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Art Deco Fish with Chevron Markings, " Unique Sculpture by Russell Aitken, 1930s
By Russell B. Aitken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Both charming and sophisticated, this plump Art Deco fish, complete with curving, streamlined fins
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
"First Born, " Art Deco Marble Sculpture by Chester Beach, Influenced by Rodin
By Chester Beach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of important public monuments, including the Fountain of the Waters near the Cleveland Museum of Art
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 10 in W 20 in D 7 in
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Art Deco period eight-piece study suite set in the manner of famous Austrian architect
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mildred Watkins, ‘Clouds’, Enamel on Copper Decorative Plate, 1948
By Mildred Watkins
Located in New York, NY
studied at the Cleveland School of Art (now known as the Cleveland Institute of Art) from 1897 to 1901. In
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
"Dove in Flight, " Art Deco Masterpiece in Cerulean and Lemon Enamel by Winter
By Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists in the 1930s and 1940s. Winter attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and studied in Vienna
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
"The Wave, " Very Rare Art Deco Table Lamp by Gregory for Cowan w/ Original Shade
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylized curves to each sdie, and the shade includes painted Art Deco wave and geometric motifs in paint
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.25 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in
Set of Two Danish 1930´s Art Nouveau Handcrafted Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two hand-crafted Danish art nouveau flower decorated vases by P. Ipsens Enke
The art
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Seated Man, Two Positions", Drawing of Half-Nude Male Figure by Ulen, 1930s
By Paul Ulen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, later returning to Ohio to win several prizes at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the 1920s and 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 14.25 in W 19.25 in D 0.1 in
"Classical Nude with Flowers and Temple, " Important WPA Period Painting
By Arthur D. Brooks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exhibited frequently at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
By Waylande Gregory, Cowan Pottery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
"Bricklayer at Rest, " Monumental WPA Period Painting of Worker with Landscape
By Paul Ulen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleveland Museum of Art in the 1920s and 1930s. The oil on canvas painting has recently been fully cleaned
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 64 in W 46 in D 1.5 in
"Father, Son and Daughter, " Rare and Charming Bronze Relief Sculpture by Zorach
By William Zorach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Cleveland, and spent much of his life in New England with his wife, Marguerite Zorach, an
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.88 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
"Johnny Appleseed", Important WPA Ceramic Sculpture by Hanson(m), 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This important example of WPA art, which celebrates American history and folklore like so many
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goodyear Trophy Race Plaque, National Air Races, 1948, with Chambellan Medal
By René Paul Chambellan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Center and many other Art Deco landmarks. The medal depicts a nude mythological figure in the sky holding
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Bronze "Mother and Three Young Rabbits" by Emilie Fiero
Located in London, GB
Avenue near Gramercy Park in NYC and created a fountain for the Cleveland Museum of Art. She was a member
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Max Kalish, “Anna”, Seated Nude Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1934
By Max Kalish 1
Located in New York, NY
Matzen at the Cleveland School of Art; in New York City with Herbert Adams at the National Academy of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Indian Chief and Family, " Important WPA-Era Sculpture by Seaver, 1930s
By Elizabeth Anderson Seaver 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
famous Cleveland School ceramicists -- depicts an Indian chief with full feather headdress, with his wife
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Clay
"Hydrangea in Blue, " 1930s Enamel Bowl with Leaves and Flower Clusters by Winter
By Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
embraced by American artists in the 1930s and 1940s. Winter attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
"Fish Bowl by the Window", Early and Important Footed Enamel Bowl by Winter
By Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sitting on a long table, with a Classical-Art Deco chair against one wall, and figured curtains at the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Ceramic Plate Visage Gris 'Grey Face' A.R. 206 by Pablo Picasso & Madoura, 1953
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in New York, NY
located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
H 1.63 in W 15.13 in D 12.38 in
Reflections Copenhagen Cleveland T-Light Holder in Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen NV, DK
The Cleveland crystal tealight holder has a glossy grey appearance with unique crystal cut
Category
2010s Art Deco More Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Edward Kent American Art Deco Table Lamp
By Edward Kent, Railley Corporation
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco table lamp is from the 1930’s. It was designed by Edward Kent for the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
American Art Deco Period Poster for George the Magician
Located in New York, NY
This is an American Art Deco period advertising poster for a performance by the magician George
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Posters
Art Deco 20th Century Limited Glassware, Fiftieth Anniversary 1952, in Box
By Libbey Glass Co., Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco 20th Century Limited Glassware, Fiftieth Anniversary June 15, 1952. Unused in Original Box
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Tibor Jankay Three Sisters Reading Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
, Cleveland Museum of Fine Art, Denver Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art, San Francisco Museum of
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Paintings
Tibor Jankay Village Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
, Cleveland Museum of Fine Art, Denver Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art, San Francisco Museum of
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Tibor Jankay Picnic Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
, Cleveland Museum of Fine Art, Denver Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art, San Francisco Museum of
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Pair American Art Deco Aluminum FLIP Sconces
By Edward Kent, Railley Corporation
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This pair of 1930’s American art deco “Flip” sconces were designed by Edward Kent for the Railley
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Period Deco Terra Cotta Signed Sculpture
By Harriette G. Miller
Located in Woodbury, CT
Arlington, Vermont. She studied at the Cleveland School of Art and in Paris at Picard Le Doux. Solo
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Tibor Jankay ( 1899-1994 ): Old Mountain Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
, Cleveland Museum of Fine Art, Denver Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art, San Francisco Museum of
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Table Lamp by Viktor Schreckengost, circa 1930
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and is considered an emblem of the Art Deco period. In 2004, one such bowl
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Gale Turnbull for Leigh Potters Table Lamp, circa 1929, Leigh Art Ware
By Leigh Potters
Located in Dallas, TX
Important Art Deco Gale Turnbull for Leigh Potters table lamp, circa 1929, Leigh art ware
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
The best example I have seen in a long while! Unmolested, all original, 1930s Art Deco 2-color neon
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large 1930s Art Deco Electric Neon Clock Cleveland Ohio
By Electric Neon Clock Co. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Real nice original Cleveland neon clock/bubble clock with number, large sized, double ring neon
Category
Early 20th Century Central American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Face Two-Tone Round Neon Clock
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Aluminum body clock with two rings of neon. Machine Age designed face glows behind convex glass in magenta and green neon. Clock does have a slight hum.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Art Deco Two-Color Neon Clock and Sign, Menu Board
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great old Art Deco neon clock and sign, the electric neon clock co, Cleveland OH. Salvaged from Old
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
"San Gimignano with Starry Sky, " Large, Brilliant Art Deco Painting by Black
By John Lorin Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artist who worked in Cleveland and other parts of the Midwest in the 1930s and 1940s. Given that San
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Art Deco Revival Glass and Brass Fire Screen by Dennis Abbe
By Dennis Abbe
Located in New York, US
Our Art Deco Revival fire screen by Dennis Abbe (1941-1995) is crafted from polished and lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Seville Studios Bronzed Iron Art Nouveau End Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite cast iron art deco side table created by Seville Studios. Seville Art Metal Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Ferenc Gaál 'Hungarian, 1891–1956'
By Gaal Ferenc
Located in Houston, TX
Ferenc Gaál was born in Debrecen. He attended the art academy in Budapest. Took several study
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Paintings
Large Steven Kemenyffy Raku Pottery Floor Sculpture Double-Sided
By Steven Kemenyffy
Located in Buffalo, NY
,
– 1972. "The Cleveland May Show." Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH. Award: Best in Show.
– 1970
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
The Majorelle Dining Suite
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
operations during the war to Paris. By this time, geometric forms of Art Deco were taking over Majorelle's
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Monumental Waylande Gregory Iron Bird Sculpture
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and prolific American Art Deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures
Custom made 1970's glass and bronze firescreen by Dennis Abbe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the New York Art Deco Society, This is a rare probably specially commissioned piece as the artist is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Glass
Materials
Bronze
Classic American Art Deco Neon Clock, Cleveland Clock Co.
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco 28" neon clock. Attributed to the Cleveland Clock Co. Stunning shade of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Stunning Art Deco Neon Clock, "The Electric Neon Clock Co. Cleveland OH
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco 26" x 7 " deep.....Neon clock. "The Electric Neon Clock Co. Cleveland OH, large
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cleveland art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and glass, every cleveland art deco was constructed with great care. There are 66 variations of the antique or vintage cleveland art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cleveland art deco — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cleveland art deco, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cleveland art deco has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cowan Pottery, Edward Winter and Gale Turnbull are consistently popular.
How Much is a Cleveland Art Deco?
A cleveland art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,025, while the lowest priced sells for $171 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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 Cleveland Art Deco
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What 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 the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
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The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
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