A Mermaid Statuette by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mermaid belongs to the Car Mascots R.Lalique introduced in the 1920tys . As the luxury car
Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures
Glass
A Mermaid Statuette by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mermaid belongs to the Car Mascots R.Lalique introduced in the 1920tys . As the luxury car
Glass
René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Clear Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate. Item
Glass
$13,480
H 15.36 in Dm 0.04 in
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in glass with grey patina by René
Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique 6 Plates Ondines Opalescent Glass Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
A set of six plates "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Each plate is
Blown Glass
A Rene Lalique opalescent Art Deco Glass Mermaid Boxe .
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The collection of boxes by René Lalique designed in the 1920tys is outstanding as for the quality
Glass
1921 René Lalique Bowl Ondines Opalescent Patina, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect
Blown Glass
1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Naiades Mermaids Glass Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Naiades" (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1912
Blown Glass
$3,500
H 3 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Clear Glass Swimming Mermaids French Bowl. Item features
Glass
$6,153 / set
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
1921 René Lalique Dishes Plate & Bowl Ondines Opalescent Glass Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Plate and Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature on both
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Blown Glass
$11,428
H 4.14 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Sirene Mermaid Glass Sepia Patina for Burmann
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Sirene" (Mermaid) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912 for
Blown Glass
$8,146
H 2.17 in Dm 14.38 in
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Mermaid Bowl Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. Molded "R.Lalique" signature. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, catalogue Raisonné de
Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Clear Glass Blue Patina, Swimming Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded clear glass with blue patina. Molded
Blown Glass
René Lalique Art Deco Opalescent Glass Calypso Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
can be found in René Lalique's works such as the Ondine bowl and dish, the Mermaid mascot , the
Glass
$7,033
H 2.76 in Dm 14.18 in
Art Deco Trepied Sirènes Bowl in White and Blue Patinated Glass by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
part in the illustrating their legends. R.Lalique centers the mermaid in the middle of the bowl, her
Glass
A R.lalique Opalescent Mermaid Plate
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
opalescent glass. R.Lalique explores his knowledge of the body in a swimming exercice. The Mermaids swimm
Glass
1930 René Lalique - Ashtray Pintray Naiade Mermaid Blue Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ashtray Pintray "Naiade" (Mermaid) made in blue glass by René Lalique in 1930. Stamped signature
Glass
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in glass with sepia patina by René
Blown Glass
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in clear and frosted glass with grey
Blown Glass
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in clear and frosted glass with blue
Blown Glass
1932 René Lalique Calypso Coupe Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Calypso" bowl made in 1932 in molded opalescent glass. Stamped "R.LALIQUE
Blown Glass
1932 René Lalique Calypso Coupe Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Calypso" bowl made in 1932 in molded opalescent glass. Stamped "R.Lalique
Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Opalescent Glass, Swimming Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded opalescent glass. Engraved "Lalique" control
Blown Glass
1927 Rene Lalique Antheor Astray Pintray Frosted Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Astray “Anthéor” made in frosted glass by René LALIQUE in 1927. Engraved signature. Perfect
Glass
1921 René Lalique - Box Deux Sirènes Mermaids Orange Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Deux Sirenes" (mermaids) made in orange opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Wooden base
Blown Glass, Wood
A R.Lalique Art Deco Mermaid bowl in Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mermaid Bowl is created in white glass in 1921 by R.Lalique. This example is in opalescent
Glass
1920 René Lalique - Vase Sirenes Mermaids Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Méplat Sirènes avec Bouchon Figurine" (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by
Blown Glass
1926 René Lalique - Frame Naiades Mermaids Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Frame "Naiades" (Mermaids) made in clear glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Original
Glass, Art Glass
1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Sirenes Mermaids Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Burner "Sirenes“ (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1920 Rene Lalique Quatre Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass - Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Quatre Sirenes" inkwell made in 1920 in molded opalescent and light grey-blue stained
Blown Glass
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H 3.94 in Dm 9.45 in
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. Molded "R.LALIQUE" among mermaids and engraved "R.Lalique France" on side. Perfect condition. Lid is
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Sirenes Mermaids Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Burner "Sirenes“ (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique Deux Sirenes Opalescent Box with Satin Base, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Deux Sirènes" box made in 1921 in molded opalescent glass with original black satin
Blown Glass
1930 Original Rene Lalique Naïade Astray Pintray Glass Blue Patina, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
mermaid. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Please consider the piece I'm offering
Glass
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H 4.53 in Dm 3.94 in L 4.53 in
1930 Original Rene Lalique Naïade Astray Pintray Glass Blue Patina, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
mermaid. Acid-stamped "R.Lalique" signature on bottom. Please consider the piece I'm offering is the
Glass
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H 18 in Dm 0.1 in L 18 in
1920 René Lalique Perfume Burner Sirenes Opalescent Glass Blue Patina Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Burner "Sirenes" made in opalescent glass with grey blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Clear Glass Blue Patina, Swimming Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded clear glass with blue patina. Engraved
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Three Feet Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Three Feet Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Three Feet Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Naïade Grande Statue Car Mascot Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Naïade Grande" statue car mascot made in 1920 in molded deep opalescent milky glass
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Sirenes Coupe Bowl Frosted Glass & Blue Patina, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Sirenes" bowl made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Engraved
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Naïade Grande Statue Car Mascot Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Naïade Grande" statue car mascot made in 1920 in molded deep opalescent milky glass
Blown Glass
1927 René Lalique, Ashtray Antheor Frosted Glass with Sepia Patina, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Astray “Anthéor” made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved
Glass
1932 René Lalique Bowl Calypso Glass with Blue Grey Patina, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Calypso" made in clear and frosted glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique in 1932. Acid
Blown Glass
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H 4.14 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Sirene Mermaid Glass Sepia Patina for Burmann
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Sirene" (Mermaid) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912 for
Blown Glass
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H 4.14 in Dm 0.04 in
1920 René Lalique, Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Glass with Sepia Patina Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920
Blown Glass
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H 4.14 in Dm 0.04 in
1920 René Lalique, Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Glass with Blue Patina Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Blown Glass
René Lalique Art Deco Opalescent Glass Calypso Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A strong iconic Art Deco design of R.Lalique, Calypso bowl. Lalique has often designed mermaids
Glass
Lalique Crystal Nude Water Nymph Naiad Mermaid Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Montreal, QC
Mermaid; signed in script: “Lalique France”. Approx. size: 3.75” high x, 2.35" at its widest, with a base
1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Opalescent Glass, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded opalescent glass. Wheel-carved "R.LALIQUE
Blown Glass
Lalique School Art Nouveau Frosted Crystal Mermaid Footed Console Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Art Nouveau frosted crystal footed Lalique school console bowl features in high relief
Crystal
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Three Feet Bowl Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass
Blown Glass
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H 2.37 in Dm 10.24 in
1921 Rene Lalique Deux Sirenes Orange Opalescent Box with Satin Base, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
base. Design of mermaids. Perfect condition. Molded "R.LALIQUE". Félix Marcilhac, René
Blown Glass
$29,199
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Metal, Wrought Iron
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century
By Lalique
Located in Chatham, ON
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre' - Vintage Art Deco style luxury crystal vase designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique (son of Rene Lalique) - striking frosted finish to the central band featuring bird...
Crystal
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 52 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Style Steel Ebonized Lacquered Walnut Marble Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Art Deco style steel, ebonized lacquered walnut, and marble console table embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship that defined the glamour of the 1920s and 1...
Marble, Steel
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box. This pattern features dandelion-like seed heads. R. LALIQUE mark, moulded into the lid. Engraved to base, 'R Lalique France'. Book refere...
Glass
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
Metal
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm high footed Cameo vase made in...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stain 'Camaret' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass with blue staining, 'Camaret' Vase. This pattern features four rows of fish molded in relief. Engraved makers marks, 'R Lalique France No.1010'. Book re...
Glass
$7,600
H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in
René Lalique, France, Rare Domremy Art Glass Vase in Emerald Green, Ca 1926
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique, France. Rare Domremy art glass vase in emerald green with thistles in relief. Approx. 1926. Marcillac n. 979. In excellent condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 22.8 x...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
Glass
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser. Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Repu...
Brass
$6,974
H 3.15 in Dm 0.04 in
1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle Tiara "Pâquerettes" (Daisies) made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1913 for Roger and Gallet. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beau...
Blown Glass
Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cigalia' perfume bottle. Details are highlighted with grey/black staining. The pattern features a cicadas on each of the four corners. Book refe...
Glass
$7,400
H 5.75 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Bowl-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware, Glass
A R.Lalique 2 Figurines Glass Box.
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An early R.Lalique boxe which is strongly influenced by the 1900 style . The boxe is made in white glass with a green patina and is signed in molded block letters on the lid of th...
Glass
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
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.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.