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Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k Yellow Gold
Stone
Category
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with clam shells in relief (signed: SABINO PARIS)
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Armchair Shell from 1950
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair Shell from 1950 Czechy.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,192 / set
Art Deco Polished Brass Shell Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic set of Art Deco fireplace tools with a shell motif at handles and base.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
$1,975 / set
Large Floral Crystal Glass Centerpiece Shell Bowl by Art Vannes, France, 1970
By Art Vannes
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Crystal glass bowl
Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked)
Age: 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French Floral Crystal Glass Shell Bowl by Art Vannes, France, 1970s
By Art Vannes
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Crystal glass bowl
Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked)
Age: 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Two Art Deco Armchair Shell from 1950
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair Shell from 1950 Czechy.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,384 / set
Large French Floral Crystal Glass Shell Bowl by Art Vannes, France, 1970s
By Art Vannes
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: crystal glass bowl
Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked)
Age: 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Trifari Art Deco Enamel Shell Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Art Deco Enamel Shell Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Great design in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
Art Deco Cameo Brooch. Fabulously carved cameo brooch made at the beginning of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass and Chrome Hanging Ceiling Lamp with Chrome Plate Rose and Chain
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Art Deco Shell wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are excited to offer you this fabulous set of 6 Art Deco Matching shell wall lights in excellent
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of opaque Art Deco Shell Wall Lights with brass gilt backplates in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,419 / set
Art Deco Bookends, Brass Shells Design Sculptures, 1940s France
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Bookends, Brass Shells Design Sculptures, 1940s France
Elegant pair of French Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
NEW / SHELL LUBRICATING OILS.
By Edward McKnight Kauffer
Located in New York, NY
Original Vintage Poster. New Shell Lubricating Oils Motor Oils 1937
Color lithograph 1937, On
Category
1930s Art Deco Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s.
Beautiful 1930s art deco table lamp with
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s.
Beautiful 1930s art deco table lamp with
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Wall Lamps Glass Clam shell Sconces gilt bronze White Gold a pair
By Maitland Smith, Degué, Art Decor, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid Century Art deco Revival Wall Lamps sconces.
Made of glass clam shell and gilt bonze
The marble
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Shell-Shaped Bookends, Italy, 1930s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Italian Art Deco bookends from the
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Beech
Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique antique pastel blue colored decorative tray/dish. The art deco shell-like
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Shell Tripod Earrings in 18kt Gold, Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
geometric patterns found in one of Bombay's Art Deco masterpieces. The earrings capture the elegance of
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1930s shell pink pressed loom Art Deco ottoman window seat
A useful and stylish piece in
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A true objet d'arte deco lamp having a sculptural figure of a long haired goddess topped by a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Belgian Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian Art Deco Brass goose neck desk light.
Flexible brass goose neck arm with brass base and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Art Deco Tiger Pattern Tessellated Egg Shell Stone Picture Frame
By Jean Dunand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Art Deco Tiger Pattern Tessellated Egg Shell Stone Picture Frame
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Eggshell, Glass, Hardwood
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Shell Form Catchall Trays, Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Art Deco sterling silver shell form catchall trays
By Tiffany & Co
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Stil Shell Design Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco stil shell design pair of sconces, 1960s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Pair of Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s.
Beautiful 1930s art deco table
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Scallop Shell Shape Wrought Iron Garden /Patio Umbrella Stands
Located in CA, CA
A stunning and very rare pair of Art Deco wrought iron garden, patio umbrella stands, in the shape
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Art Deco 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This intricately carved shell cameo ring is as stunning as it is unique in 10 karat yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Set of Four Art Deco Wall Ornaments / Wall Sconces – Belgium or France, circa 1920–1950
An
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,426 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Diamond
$520 Sale Price
38% Off
"Shell" Lamp Art Deco Modernist / Steamline, Chrome & Glass, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this rare and refined Art Deco modernist desk
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco modernist cigarette case.
This is a gorgeous cigarettes case created in Paris
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps
By Atelier Sedap
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Revival chalk mattte white nautical plaster wall lamps by famed
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp
Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base
Brass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French Art Deco Four-Light White Frosted Glass Shell Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco four-light white frosted glass shell chandelier, France, circa the 1930s.
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s
Pair of wall lamps with a shell
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Console in Pen Shell, Mother of Pearl, and Red Coral, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco style console table, base in tesselated pen shell with mother of pearl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Coral, Brass
MiriamHaskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
In the late 1920s during the Art-Deco period, this Miriam Haskell white mostly glass-beaded sautoir
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
1940s Art Deco Cobalt Blue Shell Shaped Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceramic sea shell shaped vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Vicke
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown clear glass and iridescent Italian art glass conch
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair.
This chair lends a special touch to your dining room:
Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast.
High q...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1930 Luigi Brusotti Seabed Engraved Fish Shell Italian Art Deco Wall Mirror
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Deco Wall Mirror
Luigi Brusotti _ Milano
Italy. 1930
Seabed Engraved Mirror with Metal Frame
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Signed Louis-Marcellin Chantrier Art Deco Shell Shaped Vases - France 1933's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glazed ceramic vases with plant motifs. Oblong shape with a stepped decoration of green leaves on a pale yellow background. The artist's signature is present at the base of e...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,505 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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AGE: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful art deco element designed and produced by Würtembergische
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
beautiful Art Deco motif, featuring absolutely breathtaking shade done in Capiz shell, with a very
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up, Gift Idea
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco porcelain powder box featuring a reclining bathing beauty atop a mussel shell, crafted
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Hillebrand Art Deco shell opal glass wall lamps, 1960
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The clear lines of these Hillebrand lamps in Art Deco style show the full elegance of these
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Art Deco Faux Tortoise Shell Vanity Table and Stool Brass Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Art Deco style vanity table with faux bois tortoise shell finish. The top has a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
"Greek with Shell, " Fabulous Panel with Half-Nude Figure by Art Deco Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Paul Mergier, one of France's great metalworkers and enamelists in the Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Royal Copenhagen Denmark Art Deco 1923 Oyster Shell Porcelain Pipe Rest #Y553
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain oyster shell pipe rest bowl, circa 1923
A tactile and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
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Shell Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic shell art deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and shell, every shell art deco was constructed with great care. There are 220 variations of the antique or vintage shell art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 228 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shell art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell art deco over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Shell Art Deco?
A shell art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,219, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $61,546.
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 Shell Art Deco
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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 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
- 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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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