Retro Furniture Art
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Furniture Art
Metal
1980s American Art Deco Retro Furniture Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Furniture Art
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Furniture Art
Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Teak
1970s American Retro Furniture Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Retro Furniture Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Retro Furniture Art
14k Gold
1960s Egyptian Revival Retro Furniture Art
Gilt Metal
1980s Mexican Retro Furniture Art
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Furniture Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century European Retro Furniture Art
Silver
1960s American Retro Furniture Art
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Furniture Art
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Scottish Retro Furniture Art
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Retro Furniture Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Furniture Art
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Furniture Art
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mexican Retro Furniture Art
Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Furniture Art
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1950s American Retro Furniture Art
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Retro Furniture Art
Paper
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Wood
1990s Chinese Retro Furniture Art
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Furniture Art
Sterling Silver
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Crystal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Ceramic
1990s American Organic Modern Retro Furniture Art
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Rosewood
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Retro Furniture Art
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Furniture Art
Brass, Iron
1970s French Retro Furniture Art
Paint
1970s American Retro Furniture Art
Wood, Masonite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Hardwood, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Furniture Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Furniture Art
Maple
1950s American Retro Furniture Art
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Furniture Art
Fabric
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- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 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
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
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.)
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.