Interwar Period

The history of this design is fascinating – during the interwar period, this identical model was successfully produced by the Robert Slezák company under the popular catalog designat...

The term Art Deco was coined in the 1960s to refer to the art that emerged during the interwar period. It was a style that developed in all facets of design and reached its peak at t...

It serves as a valuable record of the high standard of Czechoslovak artistic ceramics during the interwar period, which enjoyed great acclaim even in an international context.

Cast in durable grit composite, a stone-like material favored by Italian garden designers of the interwar period, the figures achieve the visual gravitas of carved stone while retain...

Biographical Information Active at the beginning of the 20th century, the Nics Frères workshops distinguished themselves through their meticulous ironwork, often intended for bourgeo...

Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture.

That balance between construction and ornament is very much in keeping with Dutch furniture from the interwar period, when makers associated with the Amsterdam School sought to give ...

René Lalique was both an avant-garde jeweler during the Art Nouveau era and a great master of glass during the interwar period. Innovative and highly inventive, Lalique gradually tur...

A distinguished Art Deco cabinet attributed to the renowned Belgian firm De Coene Frères, crafted in the 1930s and embodying the refined luxury and architectural elegance that define...

Based on the prestigious Regent Street in London—a centre of luxury retail and design—the company became synonymous with quality craftsmanship and intelligent storage solutions durin...

Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture.

It stands as a perfect testament to the quality of Czechoslovak glassmaking and metalworking from the interwar period, adding an unmistakable atmosphere of classic nobility to any ro...

The famous Krasna jizba manufactured the set. During the interwar period, this company was synonymous with tasteful living and high quality craftsmanship.

., 1922–1924, dating the piece to the interwar period and adding to its historic significance.

Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture.

The craftsmanship is exemplary, showcasing the high quality of Czech woodworking from the interwar period, where traditional techniques were paired with progressive, forward-looking ...

This volume will make you relive, with emotion, the facts and events of the interwar period. That year, in France, we heard everywhere humming, "When We Are Two, It's Not The Same Th...

The overall design reflects the sophisticated and architectural approach typical of high-level Italian decorative arts of the interwar period. At the center of the composition stand...

The piece bears the artist’s signature, “AW Goebel,” in relief on the base, marking it as an authentic work by one of the most skilled sculptors of the interwar period. More than a ...

Pieces by ODYV, whether vases, clocks, or animal figures, are considered significant examples of the decorative arts from the interwar period in France.

Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture.

This wooden coffee table, crafted in France in the first half of the 20th century, is designed in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, one of the most distinctive figures in French decorat...

Though designed in the interwar period, this 1970s production demonstrates lasting relevance, offering a perfect balance of heritage and usability.

Viennese Neues Wohnen Sideboard with Marquetry Landscape, c. 1926 This rare walnut-veneered sideboard, attributed to Rudolf Lorenz’s firm Kunst und Wohnung, is an evocative example ...

A striking combination of craftsmanship and sculptural imagination, this vessel embodies the fusion of function and form that defined Belgian Art Deco ceramics during the interwar pe...

This armchair is not merely a design element but a testament to the innovative approach to furniture design of the interwar period. Its unique structural solution and high quality of...

The poster is punctuated with superb picturesque views of iconic places, such as Rocamadour, Carcassonne, or Le Puy-en-Velay, created in a lively and colorful graphic style, characte...

British Staffordshire potteries such as Wedgwood, Johnson Brothers, and Royal Fenton capitalized upon the surge of popularity of American history after the Centennial of 1876 and aga...

During the 1930s, Art Deco reflected the optimism and technological advancements of the interwar period, with a focus on both form and function.

The press was founded in the interwar period, as printing became a hobby for the couple, diverting Virginia when her writing became too stressful.

Baguès began selling internationally in the Interwar period, expanding the company’s operation to New York, Rome and Cairo.

This bowl is a superb example of that legacy—combining historic craftsmanship, pioneering glazing techniques, and the stylish modernist vision of the interwar period. It remains a pr...

The Vienna estate was a project with leader Josef Frank, who projected and built 70 flats with the most popular architects of the interwar period, e.g. Julius Jirasek, Josef Frank, W...

Drawing on his Eastern European heritage, the photomontage style of the Polish and Russian Interwar Period and a predilection for the dark Baroque, it is no wonder that celebrated An...

Although the company never achieved commercial production, surviving prototypes and documentation illustrate the experimental spirit that characterized aviation innovation during the...

The rhythmic arrangement of the pivoting doors creates a striking architectural façade, while the original solid brass handles and hardware provide an elegant contrast to the painted...

This remarkable Italian terracotta portrait bust, meticulously executed and dated 1938, is a profound testament to the artistic undercurrents of the interwar period in Italy. Created...

It was primarily retailed in France through the Printemps department stores, which played an important role in promoting modern decorative arts during the interwar period. The vase ...

Against the backdrop of the interwar period, Frank designed calm, subdued interiors that offered refuge from the chaotic world.

Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture.

Art Deco, on the other hand, refers to the art that emerged during the interwar period. It was a style that developed in all facets of design and reached its peak at the Internationa...

Woven in Europe during the interwar period, this piece stands out for its bold architectural geometry, rich texture, and painterly balance between abstraction and structure.

The repurposing of industrial screw or press mechanisms as furniture elements belongs to a tradition of provincial craft ingenuity well established in rural France from the interwar ...

The surface is finished in a beautifully graduated green matte glaze with subtle tonal variations, accented by warm brown highlights that emphasize the organic detailing—hallmarks of...

The painterly treatment reveals a skilled hand, attentive to the rendering of the complexion and the refinement of the facial features, with a sensitivity characteristic of Italian f...

Against the backdrop of the interwar period, Frank designed calm, subdued interiors that offered refuge from the chaotic world.

The overall silhouette is bold yet balanced, with a sculptural presence that evokes the architectural spirit of the interwar period. The aluminum handles are a typical element for Jo...

This chandelier dates from the interwar period, circa 1920–1930, and represents the high level of craftsmanship associated with European decorative lighting of the early 20th century...

Produced during the interwar period, when multifunctional novelty objects were celebrated for their ingenuity and craftsmanship, this piece perfectly captures the spirit of Art Deco–...

This was characteristic of the luxurious interior design of the interwar period. In Art Deco, the lamp became a total work of art, encompassing sculpture, architecture, and lighting ...

Each chair is finely carved in the Louis XVI tradition, with oval backs, fluted legs, and crisply defined floral and ribbon motifs that reflect the neoclassical revival popular in Fr...

The expressive tubular steel frame embodies the functionalist ideals that defined the interwar period, combining clarity of structure with a light, floating appearance.

Woven in Europe during the interwar period, this piece stands out for its bold architectural geometry, rich texture, and painterly balance between abstraction and structure.

Woven in France, the piece reflects the transitional energy of the interwar period, fusing soft pastel tones with bold structural design.

His work includes public commissions and illustrated projects, notably travel posters that contributed to the visual identity of French tourism during the interwar period. Today, Pon...

The "MEDAILLE D'OR" award was presented to Marti at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 and was embossed on movements until well into the interwar period. The clock runs for 8 days at...

A Bauhaus Masterpiece in Rare Luxury Mahogany Unlike the more common beechwood versions, this wardrobe represents the luxury edition crafted in richly grained mahogany, a material as...

The curved backrest and sculpted arms give the piece a refined early modernist character, typical of Czech furniture of the interwar period. The chair has been cleaned and treated wi...

This sideboard is a rare testament to Berlin’s artistic milieu of the interwar period, where design, performance, and craftsmanship converged.

This rare and striking Modernist iron Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Germany circa 1930, is a powerful reflection of early 20th-century Jewish design sensibilities—fusing tradition with t...