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Pair Of Vintage Art Deco Figures, German, Decorative Statuette, After F. Preiss
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Art Deco figures. A German, cellulose and gilt metal decorative
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 8.67 in W 3.35 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Solid Bronze Architectural Art Deco Figures From a Chicago Balcony c1925
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous pair of architectural Art Deco figures, probably solid bronze, the woman with a water
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
H 22.88 in W 21.5 in D 1.63 in
Dramatic Restored Pair of Plaster Art Deco Figures, circa 1940, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials shown in the photos.
A remarkable pair of handmade plaster Art Deco sculptures, circa 1940, as
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 8 in D 5 in
Art Deco Theatre Costume Design with Greek Mythological Figures
By Georges Lepape
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully imaginative Art Deco figures based on Ancient Greek history. The work was for a theatrical
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures
By Bela Kadar
Located in Miami, FL
This work is an exceptional example of Kádár's mature Cubist style. It's effortlessly designed around a complex composition of nude men and women tending to horses in a surreal land...
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco Horses and Nude Figures
By Bela Kadar
Located in Miami, FL
This work is an exceptional example of Kádár's mature Cubist style. It's effortlessly designed around a complex composition of nude men and women tending to horses in a surreal land...
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Monumental Important Art Deco Silver & Gilt Bronze Goddess G. Lavaroff
By Georges Lavroff
Located in New York City, NY
was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
H 32.75 in W 22.75 in D 5.75 in
Doerr & Co American 1925 Lacquered Art Deco Smoking Station In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
smoking station is decorated with geometric art-deco figures and accented with applications of black
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in
Wilhelm Hunt Diederich Rare Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Kingston, NY
was known for his stylized Art Deco figures and animals. He was born in Szent-Grot, Austria-Hungary
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Two English Pottery Glass Eyed Dog Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful English Art Deco pottery novelty dog figures with glass eyes made by Fielding’s and
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"Indian Figures", Fabulous Folk Art - Art Deco Carved Ladle, Native American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
influence of modern Art Deco motifs -- depicts two American Indian figures in profile, each carved in low
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
1980 Art Deco style Black Lacquer Figures Console Table
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Art Deco style Black Lacquer Figures Console Table. Custom made and ordered by the original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Lacquer
'Ava (1940s Art Deco Fashion Rendition)' art deco drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez
Located in Milwaukee, WI
-Martinez. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Austrian Art Deco Dresser Porcelain Vase with Egyptian Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Art Deco beige & cream colored porcelain vase with glazed classical Egyptian figures
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Spring Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting
Located in London, GB
trailing arrangement of spring flowers in a beautiful ebony Art Deco bowl with three female figures as
Category
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chinese Figures in Rowboat, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture for Primavera
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two highly stylized Chinese figures in a curving rowboat upon an Art Deco sea, all enrobed in a creamy
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco / Moderne Hagenauer Style Silvered Dancing Figures, Germany, 1930s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco/Modern Hagenauer Style Silvered Dancing Figures,
Germany, 1930s
A fine example of the
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 22.25 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Art Deco Lacquered Figures Sideboard from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Lacquered wood sideboard with panels decorated with animal figures by Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Category
1990s Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux
By Godchaux
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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Art Deco silvered bronze Lioness bookends by Roger Godchaux.
Fantastic pair of panther, Lionnes
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Allegory of Life, " Art Deco Mezzotint with Nude Figures by Peter
By Robert Charles Peter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a rich brown overtone. Although the print has a modern, Art Deco quality, it also has clear
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Verdigris Bronze Art Deco Centerpiece Supported by Three Nude Male Figures
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
three figures are stylized in the Art Deco manner, and yet are highly detailed. Rivière is known for his
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
"Stone Fishing, " Important Art Deco Print with Nude Male Figures, Hawaii
By Robert Lee Eskridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliantly executed, Robert Lee Eskridge's "Stone Fishing" is a landmark in Art Deco printmaking. Although
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Australian 20th Century oil painting of figures on riverside track, Norman Lloyd
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Lloyd (Australian, 1894 – 1983)
Figures on a riverside track
Oil on canvas
Signed ‘NORMAN
Category
20th Century Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bringer of Light, " Large, Art Deco Nocturnal Triptych with Nude Figures
By Eduard Stella
Located in Philadelphia, PA
holding a faceted crystal emanating shafts of light, surrounded by clusters of other nude figures, some
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet with Inlaid Mythological Figures by Andrew Szoeke
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
manner during the Art Deco era, is a two-level liquor cabinet that is enriched with rondels featuring
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s
Art Deco sitting
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Allegory, " Art Deco-Cubist Drawing with Multiple Nude Male Figures, circa 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed, this Cubist-influenced Art Deco drawing shows four nude male
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 16.25 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Regattas day (a tribute to Seurat). Large format Riverside scene with figures.
By Fabio Hurtado
Located in Segovia, ES
1995 the artist is admitted to the academic senate of the Academy of Modern Art in Rome. In the same
Category
1990s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44.89 in W 76.78 in D 0.79 in
American original oil painting of figures in an idyll by Ferol K. Sibley
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ferol K. Sibley Warthen (American, 1890 – 1986)
‘Figures in an idyll’
Oil on canvas
Signed `FEROL
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.25 in W 24.25 in D 1 in
Pair of Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Figures by Hungarian Maria Rahmer
By Maria Rahmer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Painted and glazed ceramic figures, 1930s.
One of them is signed.
They are vintage pieces
Category
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Ivory Coast Figures", Important Art Deco Sculptures for Eugène Printz Interior
By Jean Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Internationale held in Paris in 1931, this gorgeous and sensitive depiction of nude and seminude figures from the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 23 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a fountainlike
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Oil Painting Birds & Figures in Stylized Landscape
Located in Kingston, NY
Art Deco period oil on canvas painting mounted on masonite, depicting tropical birds with classical
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of Vintage Putti Figures, French, Bronze, Marble, Cupid Ornament, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ornament after Auguste Moreau, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Charming cherub figures, with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 9.65 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
"Six Scenes in Arcadia", Art Deco Paintings w/ Female Figures, Radio City Artist
By Eduard Buk Ulreich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic example of Art Deco painting by Eduard Buk Ulreich. Dating to 1933, these vignettes may have been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"Dance of the Three Nudes, " Art Deco-Mannerist Drawing w/ Male Figures, 1935
Located in Philadelphia, PA
males -- all exaggeratedly tall and elastic-limbed -- shows the figures engaging in a kind of dance. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 17.25 in D 0.1 in
"Frieze of Nude Male Figures, " Art Deco Scene of Bathers and Workers, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drenched in rich color and somehow both modern and classical, this scene of nude male figures is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Contemporary Minimalist Art Deco Black White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through that stylized
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
"Two Tritons, " Art Deco Plate w/ Mythological Figures in Green and Gold, Mayodon
By Jean-Leon Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
goddesses cavorting in the sea, this fine Art Deco plate depicts two Tritons, one standing and one sitting
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
"Two Nude Divers", Rare, Large Engraved Glass Art Deco Vase w/ Male Figures
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most quintessential and coveted examples of high-style Art Deco artisanry produced
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through that
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
1500 Fashion Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through that
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Art Deco Vase, Peach and Gold with Oriental Figures, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vase in monochrome peach-colored version with gold-colored ornaments and oriental figures.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Japan Geisha Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Male and Female Figures with Doves, Rare Art Deco Sculptures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculptures depict highly-stylized male and female figures, each holding doves. The gray, deep pink and blue
Category
Vintage 1930s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Chic Art Deco Style Painted Coffee Table with Flapper Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic meets modern in this European Art Deco themed painted coffee table from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Art Déco Ceramic Pierrot Figures/Perfume Lamps by Aladin for ROBJ
By ROBJ
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of french Art Déco hand-painted and glazed ceramic Pierrot sculptures/perfume lamps designed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealingly detailed
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 15.16 in W 4.93 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Glass Vase with Dancer Figures All Around by Verlys 1920's
By Verlys Glass
Located in Ulm, DE
Glass vase from Verlys
Dancers decorate the vase all around
Original Art Deco, France 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Mérida, YU
base. This sculpture is illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, Antique collectors
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
them with a series of quintessentially Art Deco engraved figures. 1930's Sweden.
4" x 4" x 4". Base
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of German WMF Art Deco Metal Jugs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, US
elements with the sleek and geometric lines typical of the Art Deco movement.
The soldier figures add a
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Jars
Materials
Metal
Tinplate Football or Ice Hockey Sports Figures
Located in London, GB
A delightful and highly decorative set of six coloured tinplate sports figures. As they have a
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures
By Hans Hagenauer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare set of 1920s Austrian celluloid rooster and parrot figures by Hans Hagenauer (1896-1975
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Silver-plated Bronze Ball Dancer, Art Deco, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
17cm
Good condition, patina wears
Bibliography: Art deco and other figures, Bryan Catley
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
San Polo Venezia Abstract Vase with Figures
By San Polo
Located in Sharon, CT
Faceted with extremely abstracted figures and cubistic handles.
Signed in San Polo manner with 1231
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Russian Dancers with Balalaikas, " Fabulous Art Deco Ceramic Wall Plaques
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vibrant and brilliant examples of Art Deco sculptural plaques, this pair was created by Valentin
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Art Deco "The Wild Boar" Sculpture signed " LONGWY "
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Beirut, LB
metal. Many pieces were made with stylized figures and Art Deco designs. The factory used a variety of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930.
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Academy.
Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.
Dictionnaire illustré des
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Find a variety of art deco figures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique art deco figures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Art deco figures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco and Hollywood Regency art deco figures are consistently popular styles. Many art deco figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Franz Hagenauer, Maurice Guiraud-Rivière and René Buthaud produced popular art deco figures that are worth a look.
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Prices for art deco figures start at $295 and top out at $35,840 with the average selling for $2,725.
Questions About Art Deco Figures
- What is figuration in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often human figures.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
- When did figurative art start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo.
- What is a lay figure in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
- 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
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
- What era was Art Deco rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
- What does Art Deco ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
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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.