What made Ralph Lauren famous?

What made Ralph Lauren famous is his eponymous clothing brand, which blends classic, preppy Americana East Coast style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. Lauren got his start as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York's Empire State Building and went on to grow one of the world's largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch. He debuted as a designer in 1967 with his Polo collection of handmade neckties. Today, his family of brands makes apparel, accessories, furniture, textiles and home décor. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Ralph Lauren pieces.

Why is Ralph Lauren so expensive?

Ralph Lauren is considered a premium brand and is an internationally recognized name in fashion, furniture and more. The quality of materials and durability of Ralph Lauren clothing and more — as well as its universal brand recognition and affiliations with high-end designers — play a role in the price of the company's goods in today's marketplace. Find a variety of Ralph Lauren products on 1stDibs.

Is Polo Ralph Lauren the same as Ralph Lauren?

Polo Ralph Lauren is technically the same as Ralph Lauren, as Polo Ralph Lauren is a sportswear and fragrance line owned by the Ralph Lauren Corporation. However, Polo is not the same as Ralph Lauren. The Ralph Lauren Corporation owns the Polo Ralph Lauren brand, while Polo is produced by U.S. Polo Association.

Ralph Lauren Art Deco

Ralph Lauren Glass Table

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Ralph Lauren Leather Club Chairs

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Vintage Ralph Lauren Floor Lamp

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1990s American Art Deco Club Chairs

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Ralph Lauren Two Cote d'Azur Chests

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H 28.25 in W 37.25 in D 21 in

Ralph Lauren Two Cote d'Azur Chests

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Stamford, CT

Ralph Lauren Cote d'Azur chests. A single right and left side chest. These fabulous bedside chests are mahogany with wooden pulls and self-closing drawer slides. Ralph Lauren rises t...

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Vintage 1930s Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Bryce Pedestal Center Table

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H 25.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Bryce Pedestal Center Table

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The table has a traditional English style with art deco influence. The deep mahogany has a satiny finish with soft rounded edges.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables

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Mahogany

RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Platinum Metallic Polyester Silk Art Deco Gown/Evening Wear

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Size: 4

RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Platinum Metallic Polyester Silk Art Deco Gown/Evening Wear

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning platinum evening gown from Ralph Lauren Collection. This metallic poly silk dress features a jacquard, floral with criss cross back design. Made in USA Excellent Pre-Owne...

Ralph Lauren Alfred Black Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Club Armchair

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H 38.98 in W 31.89 in L 38.98 in

Ralph Lauren Alfred Black Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Club Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Ralph Lauren Alfred black leather Chesterfield buttoned armchair with chrome fittings RRP £7640 This chair is ex shop display, it may have ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

Stunning Ralph Lauren Mercer Street Occasional Wine Centre Table

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H 29.14 in Dm 30.12 in

Stunning Ralph Lauren Mercer Street Occasional Wine Centre Table

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £4,995 Ralph Lauren American Mahogany Mercer Street occasional table I have around 40 pieces of new Ralph Lauren furniture n...

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20th Century American Art Deco Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

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H 31.7 in W 20.28 in D 9.26 in

Pair of Extra Large Ralph Lauren Glass & Brass Storm Lantern Table Lamps +Shades

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Ralph Lauren glass & brass polished storm lantern table lamps with height adjustable shades This sale is for a pair of extr...

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20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

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STUNNiNG EX-DISPLAY RALPH LAUREN BEL AIR EXTENDING DINING TABLE

$20,248

H 30.71 in W 128.55 in D 52.37 in

STUNNiNG EX-DISPLAY RALPH LAUREN BEL AIR EXTENDING DINING TABLE

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £29,950 Ralph Lauren Bel Air American Mahogany Ebonised black extending dining table Pl...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

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Hardwood

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Ralph Lauren Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ralph lauren art deco for your home. Each ralph lauren art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Find 31 options for an antique or vintage ralph lauren art deco now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ralph lauren art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ralph lauren art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ralph lauren art deco that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ralph Lauren Art Deco?

A ralph lauren art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $14,850.

Ralph Lauren for sale on 1stDibs

To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.

For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.

The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.

In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.

Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.

In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.

On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.

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

Emerged in the 1920s
Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism

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.