Art Deco Period Collection

Art Deco design is a modern re-interpretation of classicism: pieces in this style are symmetrical, rectilinear and clean-lined. Art Deco furniture carving and ornament is relatively subdued; the look is pared-down and streamlined; wood is detailed with refined geometric shapes — spheres, trapezoids, chevrons. Works in the Art Deco style mainly achieve visual delight via their rich and exotic materials. These were luxury goods, produced for a new class of wealthy manufacturers who wanted a new look, all their own.
The term Art Deco is derived from the name of the 1925 Paris exhibition that brought the style to worldwide attention: "Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes." The star of that show was decorator Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, who used finishes such as lacquer and eggshell, and exotic wood veneers like amboyna and palissander. His peers included glass designer René Lalique; the elegant interior designer Jules Leleu; Maurice Dufrène (neoclassical fluted chair and table legs are a keynote of his work); Paul Follot (signature details include gilt- and silver-leafing); the team of Süe et Mare (both were painters, and created sensuous pieces with curving, Rococo-esque elements); and André Groult (who loved voluptuous bombé forms).
“Art Deco” is often used expansively, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also named “Streamline Moderne” or “Machine Age” design. In America, the sleek, pared-down, speed-suggestive designs of Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl, Gilbert Rohde, Norman Bel Geddes and others was highly influenced by the French, but was more an expression of muscular American forward-thinking. Even so, in the larger sense Art Deco design is all of a piece. As you can see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Art Deco was the style of an assertive modernity: bold, elegant, chic and impossible to ignore.
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Marble, Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Marble, Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Fruitwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Walnut, Upholstery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Sycamore, Mirror
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Sterling Silver
1910s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
14k Gold
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Paper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Coral, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Copper
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Mirror, Rosewood
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Wool
1910s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
1920s Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Tapestry
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Collection
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
14k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Onyx, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Metal, Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Walnut, Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Parchment Paper
20th Century French Art Deco Period Collection
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Wrought Iron
1920s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Brass, Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Brass, Bronze
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Rosewood, Mohair
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Collection
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Wrought Iron, Tin
20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Period Collection
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Period Collection
Metal