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Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
of the rarest Art Deco clocks we have ever seen. It seldom happens that we get clocks by Cartier
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Cartier Clock
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
of the rarest Art Deco clocks we have ever seen. It seldom happens that we get clocks by Cartier
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rarest Hand Carved Oak Art Deco Chandelier Pendant w. Six Woodpecker Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
again either. This unique and all hand carved out of solid oak Berlin Art Deco light fixture with a
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 31 in
IGI 14k 3.65 ct Rarest No Oiled Emerald Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
* IGI 14k 3.65 ct Rarest No Oiled Emerald Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring*
This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
*Sale* GIA 18k 3.45 Ct Rarest No Oiled Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
**GIA 18K 3.75 Ct No Oiled Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring**
A GIA-certified natural no oiled Emerald as the center stone weighing 3.45 ct surrounded by natural fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Louis Scherrer Art Deco Skyscraper Perfume Bottle in .925 Sterling Silver
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Miami, FL
art deco style with skyscraper patterns, in solid sterling silver of .925/.999 with high polished
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 0.94 in D 0.71 in L 3.4 in
Japanese Art Deco Porcelain Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This rare, gorgeous Japanese Art Deco-era 15" chocker necklace is composed of hand-painted blue and
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Impressive Art Deco Brushstroke Black Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A magnificent Art Deco opal cocktail ring. Being one of the rarest and sought after gemstones, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Blonde Display Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This has to be one of the rarest examples of the Art Deco display cabinets. If you want a focal
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco chandelier "Stalactites" model created by René Lalique between 1912-1914 white
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco 5 Carat Each Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings, made during the Art Deco Era, have all the
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20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
City Street: Fifth Avenue
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Blumberg.
After completing his fine art studies art at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris Ron Blumberg
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Art Deco Emile Galle Cameo Glass Cicada Banjo Vase, circa 1923
By Emile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An ultra rare Art Deco Emile Galle 'Banjo' vase, depicting a Cicada resting on a fruiting olive
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful looking and very rare design Art Deco stained glass pendant.
Finding antiques that we
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Lead
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H 30 in Dm 16.6 in
Imperial Jade Pendant, Diamonds, Platinum, Art Deco, GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
rare. Making this original Art Deco pendant an absolute treasure. It ships with a certificate from the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
By Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Bouraine of Amazon Queen Penthesilea
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Oakland, CA
the rarest original antique silver color patina. Depicted is a nude woman archer in Art Deco style and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Gilt & Patinated Bronze Alabastro Fiorito Onyx Marble Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent 20th Century / Art Deco Gilt & Patinated Bronze Alabastro Fiorito Centre Table. This
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20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Art Deco 6.76 Carat Black Opal Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dramatic dome cocktail ring, this platinum Art Deco masterpiece is truly rare. Hailed for their
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
"Supplication, " Art Deco Sculpture from Archipenko's Ceramic School, Woodstock
By Lu Duble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most important sculptures eminating from the ARKO ceramic school established
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Via Como, 'Art Deco' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como -Â 'Art Deco' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 100% Wool
Introducing Via Como, the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
"At the Ring, " Rare Art Deco-Cubist Olympics Print Depicting the Boxing Arena
By Milivoy Uzelac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and Art Deco stylization. This print was one of a group issued in 1932 in concert with the Olympics
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Prints
H 16 in W 12.75 in D 0.75 in
Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli
By Amadeo Gennarelli
Located in New York City, NY
made.
A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Nickel
Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco pendant necklace —ablaze in old diamonds— features two of the rarest and most
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
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L 30.5 in
"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Harlequin Precious Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin precious black opal and baguette-cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Via Como, 'Art Deco 4' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Art Deco 4' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 100% Wool
Introducing Via Como, the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Via Como - 'Sgrizzoli Art Deco' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Sgrizzoli Art Deco' Rug - Size 8' x 8'
Material: 100% Wool
Introducing Via Como
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Via Como - 'Art Deco 3' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Art Deco 3' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 100% WoolÂ
Introducing Via Como, the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
Via Como - 'Art Deco 2' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Art Deco 2' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 100% WoolÂ
Introducing Via Como, the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
Art Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond & Natural Pearl Brooch/Clip GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This glorious, diabolically clever piece hails from the Art Deco era (circa 1920s). It is a brooch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
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Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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W 0.83 in L 2.05 in
Vintage Art Deco Revival Chrome & Resin LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare English Art Deco Revival Chrome & Resin LeGarcon Mannequin by Lindsey Balkweill
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Vintage 1970s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
H 19 in W 30 in D 19 in
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Padparadscha Sapphire is one of the rarest colored sapphires on earth. You can now own this exquisite gem, set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Painted Bronze Harem Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, French, ca. 1925
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very special large bronze was done by the highly respected artist of the Art Deco period
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2.49Ct aquamarine 18K Diamond 1.16Ct LC-D Art Deco Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Madagascar, her rarest sapphires from Sri Lanka.
“All my jewelry designs revolve around color,” she explains
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Styled Curvex Tank Style Watch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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14k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.87 in L 1.5 in
Elegant Art Deco French Chandelier White Frosted Glass France made c. 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning Art Deco chandelier with five arms made in France, circa1930.
The bulbs are enclosed by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Via Como - 'Art Deco 7' Runner Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - Â 'Art Deco' Runner Rug - Size 3' x 10'
Material: 100% WoolÂ
Introducing Via Como
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
4.05 Carat Imperial Topaz Cluster Diamond Rose Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
finest tourmalines come from Madagascar, her rarest sapphires from Sri Lanka.
Celine gets her
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most classic Art Deco sculptures ever produced in 1930s America, this
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
H 9.75 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Art Deco Vase with Marigolds by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, France circa 1920
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Rarest Vase with Marigolds Flowers / Pâte de Verre
MANUFACTORY: GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Stunning, Large & Rare Moon-Like Alabaster Art Deco Style Table / Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically perfect and very rare Art Deco style alabaster table lamp.
In recent years we have
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
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Alabaster, Metal
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H 19.7 in Dm 16.4 in
Rare & Great Pair of Art Deco Era, Fan Design Gilt Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, all handcrafted pair of Art Deco wall lamps.
This home of the most beautiful things on
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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H 12 in W 8.1 in D 4.7 in
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Rug in Red, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
bold designer from Turkey.
Exemplifying the artist’s unique take on Turkish Deco sensibilities
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Vintage 1970s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Pomona, Leda and the Swan, " Pair of Rare Art Deco Porcelain Luminaires by Lenox
By Geza De Vegh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
de Vegh, all very scarce, but the rarest production of all may be these table top torcheres or
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Original 'Apollo Stumpen' vintage Swiss cigar poster
By Johannes Handschin
Located in Spokane, WA
more expensive inks, thus richer colors in the posters that survive today.
This art deco-style cigar
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1940s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 49 in W 35 in D 0.05 in
Vintage Wall Lamp in Opalescent Glass Decò Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1930
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Biella, IT
Ercole Barovier Italy design years ’30 wall lamp in opalescent glass and brass, decò design
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Art Deco Style Two Piece Design Wine Cooler by WMF of Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
. That certainly is the case with this Art Deco style wine cooler by famous German maker WMF. We have
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
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Plastic, Polystyrene
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H 8.6 in Dm 5.6 in
A Rare Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple J Nest of Tables by Epstein Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A Rare iconic J nest of tables finished in birdseye maple veneer.
Art Deco Blonde Burr Maple nest
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Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
H 22 in W 37 in D 21.7 in
Le Verre Francais 'Papillons' French Cameo Art Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass, in a combined Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles
Le Verre Francais was an exceptional line of
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Rosenthal Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Lo Hesse, Holzer-Defanti made circa 1923
By Constantin Holzer-Defanti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rosenthal Germany rarest female Art Nouveau Figurine: LO Hesse
Manufactory: Bahnhof Selb (Art
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.23 in Dm 3.54 in
Vintage Roseville Blue Sunflower 492-10 American Art Pottery Vase 1930 - rare
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this large & fabulous Roseville, American art pottery vase in the blue "Sunflower" pattern
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Hand Engraved Glass Art Table Plaque Depicting Child Jesus Blessing the Land
Located in Lisse, NL
wooden and pure Art Deco-in-style base makes it look like this gem was created in the 1920 or 30's. Have
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
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Glass, Wood
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H 14.2 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in
Rene Lalique 'Barbillon' paperweight signed c1930 -original green staining
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
paperweight shows a stylised Art Deco ugly beautiful fish -with prominent scales and small bug eyes standing
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Emile Galle-The Bretton Fishing Fleet-Exceptionally Rare Cameo glass signed vase
By Emile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
One of the rarest Galle images the Bretton Fishing Fleet cameo vase -depicting a flotilla of manned
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 7.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Rene Lalique Mouettes Plate Exclusively Made for King George VI with Press Photo
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
certainly the rarest Rene Lalique plate and one of the rarest pieces made by him -with only one other
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Exceptionally Rare Rene Lalique signed Liseron footed glass 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Lalique France in a tiny circle.The trumpet shaped Liseron pattern is one of the rarest glasses made by
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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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.
Questions About Rarest Art Deco
- 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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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
- 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.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
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