$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and original set of bookends from Frankart. This set is genuine from the early days of this Brooklyn manufacturer.
Aluminum
Art Deco Machine Age Flapper Bookends in Copper & Antique Brass signed Frankarts
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookends captures the sleek sophistication of the Machine Age, designed by the iconic Frankart in the 1930s.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Art Deco Frankart Chrome Bird Bookends
By Frankart
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Pair of Art Deco chrome stylized bird bookends on ziggurat cast plinths. Stamped Frankart.
Chrome
Antique Art Deco Frankart Figural Cast Metal Bookends Circa 1930
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco set of figural Frankart bookends offer cast metal construction with sculptural female nudes, c1930 Measure - 6.5"h x 4"w x 5.5"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCO...
Metal
Art Deco Gilt Scottish Terrier Bookends signed Frankart
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Art Deco bookends, signed by the renowned American manufacturer Frankart, dates to circa 1930 and showcases a delightful depiction of Scottish Terriers.
Metal
Art Deco Female Bust Bookends by Frankart Inc, c1930
By Frankart
Located in Devon, England
BIO Arthur Frankenberg began designing and producing bookends in New York City in 1921. In 1924, he, incorporated under the name FRANKART, INC.
Metal
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronzed Figural Bookends C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronzed Figural Bookends C1930 Measures - 11.25"H x 4"W x 4.25"D A pair of Art Deco bronzed figural bookends, in the manner of Frankart feature el...
Metal
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H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Pair of Frankart School Polychromed Bronze Figural Pirate Bookends c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of figural bookends in the manner of Frankart offer polychromed cast bronze pirate figure with sword, c1920 Measure - 10.5"h x 5.5"w x 3.5"d Catalogue Note: Ask abo...
Bronze
Pair Frankart Parrot Bird Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Pair art deco Silver Finish Frankart co Parrot Book ends 1930's with gun metal bases
Metal
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H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930 Measures - 6.5"H x 7.25"W x 3.5"D
Metal
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H 9.25 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Antique SetFrankart School Pompéian Polychrome Cast Bronze Pirate Bookends c1920
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Pompeian figural bookends in the manner of Frankart offer polychromed cast bronze pirates with swords protecting their treasure chests, c1920 Measure - 9.25"h x 4...
Bronze
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H 5 in W 2.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronze Clad Bookends with Women Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronze Clad Bookends with Women Figures C1920 Measures - 5" x 2 5/8" x 5 1/8"
Bronze
Rare Nuart Bronze Standing Nude Female Accent Table Lamp, Pair
By Nuart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Nuart distributed their wares through the Gift House, Inc. shop located on Broadway in New York City. Like Frankart, Nuart made lamps, bookends, ashtrays, candle holders, cigarette b...
Metal
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H 10 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Art Deco Frankart Figural Verdi Gras Nude & Frog Single Bookend, c1920
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
Frankart Inc. produced bookends, ashtrays, lamps, and other metal household accessories.
Metal
Frankart Nymph 1930s Art Deco Bookends
By Frankart
Located in Devon, England
Frankart nymph 1930s Art Deco bookends, these are original to the 1930s and not to be confused with the 1970s later additions made.
Spelter
Pair of 1940s Frankart Style Elephant Bookends
By Frankart
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of 1940s cast elephant bookends in original green paint.
Other
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends After Frankart
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco elephant bookends, in the manner of FrankArt. Both are in good condition, both show cosmertic wear to finish normal and consistent with age.
Spelter
Brass Vintage Cocker Spaniel Bookends Set by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
1940s beautifully rendered sculpture bookends of cocker spaniels by Frankart. This pair is endearing and nostalgic.
Brass
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H 6.75 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
Pair Art Deco Female Bust Bookends Sculptures by Frankart, circa 1930s
By Frankart
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Frankart Art Deco Pair Female Bust Bookends Sculptures A fantastic pair of original Art Deco bookends from the early 1930s.
Metal
Pair of Bronze Tone Siamese Cat Art Deco Bookends by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze tone Siamese cat Art Deco bookends by Frankart, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some surface scratche...
Bronze, Metal
Pair of Bronze Tone Siamese Cat Art Deco Bookends by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze tone Siamese cat Art Deco bookends by Frankart, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some surface scratche...
Metal, Bronze
Frankart Kneeling Lady Bookends B412
By Frankart, Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankart Kneeling Ladies Bookends Model B412 in nice original condition.
Metal
Frankart Standing Ladies Frog Bookends Model B401
By Arthur von Frankenberg, Frankart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankart standing Nude lady frog bookends N0 B401 with their original black paint finish.
Metal
Frankart Deco Bookends
By Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Mexico, DF
Designed by sculptor Arthur von Frankenberg for Frankart at 1170 Broadway and 28th, N.Y. (1922-1932).
Spelter
Letter 'S' Iron Keystone Bookends
By Frankart
Located in New Windsor, NY
A nice pair of cast iron bookends with great patina, surface, and texture. The bookends are a keystone shape with a raised letter 'S', circa 1920-30. A good looking set that would co...
Iron
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H 6 in W 6 in D 3 in
Art Deco Pair of Cast Frankart School Trojan Horse Head Bookends, circa 1935
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco pair of cast bronzed white metal Frankart School Trojan horse head bookends, circa 1935.
Bronze
Rare Frankart Figural Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frankart closed in 1935. The bookends produced by Frankart during its brief history are models of simplicity with beautiful lines and contours.
Brass, Iron
Pair Vintage Frankart Cat Bookends Art Deco
Located in South Coast, CA
Stylized pair of polished aluminum Frankart bookends in cat form having sleek Art Deco style.
Aluminum
Frankart Eagle Bookends
Located in Charleston, SC
Signed: "Frankart Inc."
Onyx, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Brass Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Frankart
By Arthur von Frankenberg, Frankart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of stunning Art Deco Trojan horse head bookends. Brass plated over hand cast metal. The bookends exhibit a good amount of patina appropriate for their age, adding to their beaut...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Sailor Boy Bookends
By Frankart
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Art Deco period bookends, each in the form of a charming, stylized little boy wearing a striped sailor shirt, hat and pants, holding a boat under his arm, in gold painted c...
Metal
Art Deco Boy with Sailboat Bookend Sculpture
By Frankart
Located in Essex, MA
A well modeled and expressive figure, one of a pair of bookends. Marked on the back of the bases: Frankart Inc Pat Apl.
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Brass Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Frankart
By Frankart, Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of stunning Art Deco Trojan horse head bookends. Brass plated over hand cast metal. The bookends exhibit a good amount of patina appropriate for their age, adding to their beaut...
Metal, Brass
$2,500 / set
H 7.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Marble, Spelter
$2,198
H 6.7 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fittin...
Marble, Spelter
$4,442
H 20.01 in W 24.02 in
Two Borzois by a lake in a landscape, with a country house beyond
Located in London, GB
Bernard Ward Turner (British, 20th Century) Two Borzois by a lake in a landscape, with a country house beyond signed ‘B. Ward Turner/ BRSA.’ (lower right) oil on canvasboard 20 x 24 ...
Canvas, Oil, Board
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco period bookends with birds figurines on a black marble plinth. These are made of spelter, patinated in gold and bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD...
Marble, Spelter
$695 / set
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...
Ceramic
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 4 in
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s Each one signed in script 'G. Rischmann France' By Gaston Rischmann (1907-1979) A unique pair of Art De...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved BRONZE and signed HERZIG. Originating from France.
Bronze, Chrome
On Hold|$3,711
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930.
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety. Bronze with black patina. Portor marble bases. France 1930. Signed A. Kelety with stamped number. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by...
Marble, Bronze
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs
By Menneville
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs Beautifully cast pair of borzoi dogs with good detail and well-aged patina. They are cast in spelter with a cold painted green fin...
Marble, Spelter
$568 / set
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made of patinated spelter (zinc alloy). The plinths are made of Black marble with white ...
Marble, Spelter
$963Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 4.14 in D 4.93 in
Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Pointer bookends. A French, bronze dog figure book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Fascinating Art Deco stands with charming Pointer figur...
Bronze
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
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.