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Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté

Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

An eye-catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full

Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer
Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Forney, TX

A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Bird on a Branch
Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Bird on a Branch

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Bird on a Branch

Located in Barnstaple, GB

An Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a bird sitting on a branch, beautiful detail, the bird

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer by Josef Lorenzl
Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer by Josef Lorenzl

Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer by Josef Lorenzl

By (After) Josef Lorenzl

Located in Germantown, MD

An attractive 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer with her arms

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Scarf Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl
Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Scarf Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Scarf Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

By (After) Josef Lorenzl

Located in Germantown, MD

An attractive 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked dancer with her arms

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Art Déco Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria
Art Déco Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria

Art Déco Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria

By Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco persian warrior cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer in a striking pose

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cleo" by Josef Lorenzl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cleo" by Josef Lorenzl

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cleo" by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An elegant early 20th-century Art Deco large cold-painted silver bronze figure of a young beauty

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Fleur" by Lorenzl
20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Fleur" by Lorenzl

20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Fleur" by Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked dancer in an elegant

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Printemps" by Gauthier
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Printemps" by Gauthier

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Printemps" by Gauthier

By Gauthier

Located in London, GB

"Printemps" by Gauthier An excellent early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Greta" by Josef Lorenzl
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Greta" by Josef Lorenzl

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Greta" by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An exhilarating early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure of a dancer in an

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Lady With Doves" by Demetre Chiparus
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Lady With Doves" by Demetre Chiparus

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Lady With Doves" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

A highly visual and striking silver and enamel cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

An excellent early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure of a young Arab girl wearing a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figurine Sculpture by or after Paul Philippe cold painted, Art Deco C1920
Bronze Figurine Sculpture by or after Paul Philippe cold painted, Art Deco C1920

Bronze Figurine Sculpture by or after Paul Philippe cold painted, Art Deco C1920

By Paul Philippe

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a cold painted bronze figurine of a Turkish dancer with a Parrot, by or after Paul Philippe

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Harem Lamp" by Bruno Zach
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Harem Lamp" by Bruno Zach

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Harem Lamp" by Bruno Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in London, GB

An erotically charged early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze lamp modelled with a harem

Category

Early 20th Century Ukrainian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Yonkers, NY

capture a sense of fluidity. Cast in a mixed-metal composition, the figure’s cold-painted bronze attire

Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Early 20th C Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Garland Dancer" by Lorenzl
Early 20th C Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Garland Dancer" by Lorenzl

Early 20th C Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Garland Dancer" by Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a dancer

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th C Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "The Harvest" by J Lorenzl
Early 20th C Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "The Harvest" by J Lorenzl

Early 20th C Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "The Harvest" by J Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A fabulous early 20th Century cold painted bronze figure of a female Art Deco beauty in a running

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté
Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté

Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

A captivating limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty wearing a full length

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure Entitled 'Riding Crop' by Bruno Zach
Art Deco Bronze Figure Entitled 'Riding Crop' by Bruno Zach

Art Deco Bronze Figure Entitled 'Riding Crop' by Bruno Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in London, GB

An erotically charged early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a seductively

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture MASK DANCER Desire Grisard France 1925

By Desire Grisard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic dancer holding two masks. Created in 1925 by the

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture
Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture

Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Gerda Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco austrian patinated bronze chryselephantine (ivory and gold

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Genuine Art Deco Bronze Sculpture "Radha" by Paul Philippe, ca. 1925
Genuine Art Deco Bronze Sculpture "Radha" by Paul Philippe, ca. 1925

Genuine Art Deco Bronze Sculpture "Radha" by Paul Philippe, ca. 1925

By Paul Philippe

Located in Bochum, NRW

Paul Philippe "Radha" Bronze sculpture. A cold painted and gilt bronze sculpture by Paul Philippe

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

1930s Art Déco Painted Chryselephantine Woman Sculpture by Roland Paris, France
1930s Art Déco Painted Chryselephantine Woman Sculpture by Roland Paris, France

1930s Art Déco Painted Chryselephantine Woman Sculpture by Roland Paris, France

By Roland Paris

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Art Déco cold-painted chryselephantine bronze and bone woman sculpture by Roland Paris

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "The Juggler" by Claire Colinet
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "The Juggler" by Claire Colinet

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "The Juggler" by Claire Colinet

By Claire Colinet

Located in London, GB

Charming early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt and enamel bronze figure of a dancer in balanced

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

‘Open Sesame’ - A Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure by Carl Kauba
‘Open Sesame’ - A Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure by Carl Kauba

‘Open Sesame’ - A Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure by Carl Kauba

By Carl Kauba

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

, but by no means exclusively, produced polychromatic bronzes, cold painted after casting and finishing

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Carved Hardwood Figure, 20th Century Tribal Sculpture, Decorative Figure
African Carved Hardwood Figure, 20th Century Tribal Sculpture, Decorative Figure

African Carved Hardwood Figure, 20th Century Tribal Sculpture, Decorative Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

African Carved Hardwood Figure, 20th Century Tribal Sculpture, 27 cm This striking African carved

Category

Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Gold Plate

Art Deco Original Figure 'The Jouster' by Josef Lorenzl, C1930
Art Deco Original Figure 'The Jouster' by Josef Lorenzl, C1930

Art Deco Original Figure 'The Jouster' by Josef Lorenzl, C1930

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Devon, England

Beautifully detailed and crafted Art Deco female figure in cold painted spelter dating to the 1930

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Spelter

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

"Chinese Legend" by Erté An eye catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

By Carl Kauba

Located in London, GB

is created through a cold-painted enamel or gold lacquer patination over bronze, a typical technique

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Whip Girl" by Bruno Zach
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Whip Girl" by Bruno Zach

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Whip Girl" by Bruno Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in London, GB

A fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful woman wearing a loose fitted figure hugging dress

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"
Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"

Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

, gold cold-painted. This is a rare lamp with the bronze (also in bronze and ivory) figure usually seen

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Shy Maiden" by Josef Adolph
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Shy Maiden" by Josef Adolph

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Shy Maiden" by Josef Adolph

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

"Shy Maiden" by Josef Adolph A fabulous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a naked beauty in a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910
Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna Bronze Manufactory Bergmann Bronze modeling, casting, patinated and cold painted Dimensions

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss

By Ferdinand Preiss

Located in London, GB

An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young boy in shorts

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Located in Wembley, GB

layers. The figure stands amid a delicately painted floral garden, symbolizing royal grace and serenity

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady and Gazelle
French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady and Gazelle

French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady and Gazelle

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco sculpture of lady and gazelle, 1930 A delightful original figural group

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders
Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders

Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of 20th-Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Sculpture Set A striking and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte

By Erté

Located in London, GB

A fabulous limited edition cold painted bronze figure of an elegant beauty dressed in a full length

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The Mystic" is an enchanting cold-painted Art Deco bronze sculpture, part of the esteemed "Theater

Category

Vintage 1980s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

An exquisite early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted and gilt bronze figure of a Ballets Russes

Category

Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl
"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl

"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young woman holding an

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Mandolin Player by Josef Lorenzl, c1930
Art Deco Mandolin Player by Josef Lorenzl, c1930

Art Deco Mandolin Player by Josef Lorenzl, c1930

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this unsigned Lorenzl cold painted spelter figure, dating to the 1930's

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Spelter

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus
Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus

Located in Wembley, GB

double lotus base. The figure’s calm expression, elongated earlobes, and delicately flowing robes convey

Category

Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

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Cold Painted Bronze Deco Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cold painted bronze deco figure available at 1stDibs. Each cold painted bronze deco figure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and stone. There are many kinds of the cold painted bronze deco figure you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cold painted bronze deco figure is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made cold painted bronze deco figure has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Lorenzl, Erté and Demetre Chiparus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cold Painted Bronze Deco Figure?

Prices for a cold painted bronze deco figure start at $1,475 and top out at $27,542 with the average selling for $8,263.

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

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.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.