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"Pioneers and Indians in Battle, " Large, Extraordinary Art Deco Mural
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold, high-energy and striking, this Art Deco mural depicts a battle in 19th century America, with
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of color and movement, this detailed study for a room dominated by a monumental Art Deco mural
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Important Art Deco Mural Study for Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Proof that Scandinavia equalled France in its embrace of Modernism and what we now call Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Pencil, Paper, Watercolor
1930s Photograph of Art Deco Mural Semi Nude Female Figures
Located in Seguin, TX
Photograph taken of an Art Deco figural mural painting by Oswald Fell (20th Century) Germany/Texas
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Photography
Materials
Paper
"Time and Civilization, " Newly Discovered Art Deco Mural Studies, Schreckengost
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Art Deco years. One mural is entitled "Time and Civilization," and it depicts Father Time with his
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 12.5 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
"Pan in Paradise, " Superb Art Deco Mural Study by Petersen
By Einar Petersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paradise full of extravagant life -- including rabbits, squirrels, crested birds and stylized, Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Herdsman, Asterion & Chara, " Rare Art Deco Mural Study, Bushnell Auditorium
By Barry Faulkner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Memorial Hall in Hartford, Connecticut, this remarkable Art Deco study depicts Canes Venatici, or the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
H 11.25 in W 14.75 in D 0.1 in
"Peace and Prosperity, " Art Deco Mural Design for Fort Meade, Maryland
By Achille Forgione
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a classic example of Art Deco painting, and a fascinating piece of military history. (Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Spirit of Oshkosh, " Art Deco Mural Study by Eugene Savage, 1937
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very rare and important study for "The Spirit of Oshkosh," a major mural in Wisconsin, was
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Zodiac w/ Helios and Cornucopia", Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study by Savage
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Eugene Savage -- arguably, America's most successful and prolific muralist in the Art
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Europa Spirited off to Crete, " Important Art Deco Mural Study by Giovannozzi
By Ezio Giovannozzi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists in the Art Deco era, this impressionistic study by Ezio Giovannozzi was probably painted in
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Paintings
H 18.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
"the Judgment of Paris, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural with Nudes by Machin
By Wilfred Machin 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning example of Art Deco painting inspired by classical mythology, this piece depicts Paris
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
"The History of Los Angeles", Important Art Deco Mural Study w/ Major Landmarks
By Alexander Rosenfeld
Located in Philadelphia, PA
story of various towns and regions, this 1962 Art Deco study by Alexander Rosenfeld presents an array of
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 15.25 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
"Children of the Crucible", Striking Art Deco Mural by Beck, T. Roosevelt quote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This important and very rare mural study, executed in oil on canvas, was painted by Dunbar Beck in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 33 in W 13.5 in D 0.1 in
"Adam and Eve, " Pencil Sketch for Art Deco Mural by Fely-Mouttet, 1930
By Fely-Mouttet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1940s and 1950s, is a fine example of Art Deco figural design. Stylized and abstracted, it still conveys
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
"Nymph and Fawn in Paradise, " Superb Art Deco Mural Study Painting by Petersen
By Einar Petersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This quintessential Art Deco scene, with its nymph in Arabian costume offering a dish of water to a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
H 11 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in
'The Animal Kingdom, ' Art Deco Mural Study with Male Nudes by John Garth
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists in San Francisco for many years, and served as Mural Director for the WPA Art Project there in the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most striking and remarkable Art Deco paintings we have ever offered, this depiction of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 40 in W 99.5 in D 1 in
"Nude Swimmers and Octopus, " Study for Art Deco Mural in Black, Pink and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly sophisticated and striking in conception and execution, this study for an Art Deco bathroom
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 12.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.1 in
"Fruits of Land and Sea, " Pair of Art Deco Mural Studies with Mermaids by Briggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic and beautiful examples of Art Deco allegorical painting, this pair of mural studies depicts
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 0.1 in
"Aloha, The Universal Word, " Art Deco Study for Hawaiian Mural Series by Savage
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one of six monumental Art Deco murals commissioned by the Matson Shipping company in 1938, and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 1 in
"Maternal Love, " Gorgeous 1930s Art Deco Painting with Mother and Two Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most beautiful and tender depictions of maternal love from the Art Deco period that we
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 33.5 in W 23.75 in D 2 in
Art Deco Polo Mural Study Signed by Wheeler Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in Larchmont, NY
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Drawings for Proposed Murals: Polo Room, Hotel Plaza....
A native of Chicago, Wheeler Williams is known
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Ginsberg Art Deco Wallpaper Mural
By Paul Montgomery
Located in Staunton, VA
Ginsgerg is a Chinoiserie mural but rendered in the Art Deco style. Each panel is delicately hand
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2010s American Art Deco Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Plenty - 1930s British Art Deco design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Located in London, GB
employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion adjoining the medieval Great
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Orpheus - Art Deco British watercolour design for a mural by H C Attwood
Located in London, GB
and Virginia Cortauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"Story of Pennsylvania", Large Art Deco Masterpiece for Finance Bldg, PA Capitol
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and remarkable masterpiece from the heyday of Art Deco mural painting, this colorful and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 36 in W 78 in D 1 in
Pochoir of a Living Room with Matisse Style Mural
By Henry Delacroix
Located in New York, NY
Plate 24. "Petit Salon" (Small Lounge) from "Décoration moderne dans l'intérieur" by Henry Delacroix. Paris, ca. 1930. Pochoir with hand-coloring. Mild yellowing at edges.
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1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper
"Distribution" Fabulous, Large Art Deco Allegorical Mural with Male Nude
By Charles Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coral and aquamarine. The painter, Charles Winter, is known for his stylized Art Deco paintings as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
"Diana Running with Deer, " Fabulous, Large Art Deco Mythological Mural, Square
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous example of large, Art Deco decorative painting in 1930s Europe, this oil-on-board work
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Paintings
H 44 in W 44 in D 1 in
"Battle of the Gods, " Mural Preparatory Drawing by Dunbar Beck, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this piece was made by Dunbar Beck in preparation for a large mural painting. Beck was well-known for
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
Portrait of Elizabeth Allison - British Slade Sch Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
in focus against the subtle energetic background. A really lovely Art Deco portrait with excellent
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The New Deco
By James Mannix
Located in East Hampton, NY
owners were always remodeling and for them I created art works, murals and faux finishes. It was an
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2010s Art Deco Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Fruit Gatherers - 1930s Design for a mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Located in London, GB
Courtauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion adjoining the
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Resting - 1930s British design for a mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Located in London, GB
and Virginia Cortauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Model - 1930s mural design for Eltham Palace by Harry Carleton Attwood
Located in London, GB
and Virginia Courtauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Topkapi Pullman (based on Mural for Lobby, Suburban Train Station, Philadelphia)
By Joyce Kozloff
Located in New York, NY
acrylic work on paper is based upon of one of two mosaic panels for the Suburban Station, an art deco
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor
Women Resting - 1930s British Design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Located in London, GB
Virginia Cortauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion adjoining
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Art Building
By James Mannix
Located in East Hampton, NY
owners were always remodeling and for them I created art works, murals and faux finishes. It was an
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2010s Art Deco Photography
Materials
C Print, Photographic Paper
Art Deco Jazz Age Paris Interracial Couple Lovers Marcel Vertes Color Lithograph
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Surfside, FL
) -1961(Paris, France) art deco artist.Vertes was born in Hungary and died in Paris, but spent a lot of
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Horse in the Midnight Sky, " Large, Fabulous Art Deco Rondel Panel by Winter
By Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and striking enamel rondel panel by the great enamel artist, Edward Winter, this Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Jean Dupas art deco drawing, 'The Angel of light'
By Jean Dupas
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
/2 in. (37.5 x 31.8 cm.)
One of the leading artists of the Art Deco period, Jean Théodore Dupas was
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Ink, Pen
Deco Woman
By William Sommer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Deco Woman
Crayon on paper, c. 1920
Signed in ink lower left: "Wm. Sommer" (see photo)
Provenance
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1910s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Crayon
"Commerce and Industry", Beaux Arts/Art Deco Allegorical Mural w/ Male Nudes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous example of allegorical mural painting, this large piece by Edward Holslag features a
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Vintage 1920s American Beaux Arts Paintings
Materials
Paint
Harry Carleton Attwood - The Resurrection - 1930s Mural Design for Eltham Hall
Located in London, GB
Virginia Courtauld employed the architects Seeley & Paget to build a modernist Art Deco mansion adjoining
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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Large French Art Deco Four Horsemen of Apocalypse Watercolor Gouache Painting
By Jean de Botton
Located in Surfside, FL
many of the characteristics of the age of Art Deco, incorporating romantic, allegorical, and historical
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20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Watercolor
The Red Horsemen (aka Equestrians) Modern Art Pavilion Seattle Art Museum Poster
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
, adaptations of paintings by famous artists, geometric elements from Art Deco design, parodies of Abstract
Category
1970s Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
"Architecture & Construction, " Allegorical Mural Study for Rhode Island Capitol
By Robert Charles Haun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb example of allegorical mural painting, this circular study depicting a female figure in
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Golden Fields, " Allegorical Mural Study with Laborer Embracing Wheat Sheaf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by one of America's most important mural painters in the 1930s, this allegorical
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 1.75 in
Winold Reiss (attributed) Art Deco Fashion Watercolor
By Winold Reiss
Located in Sharon, CT
An American Art Deco 'fashion plate', in period and in a Winold Reiss style. Reiss, was an artist
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Leon Kroll Charcoal Study for Central Panel of Worcester Mural
By Leon Kroll 1
Located in Sharon, CT
Mural Worcester (Mass.) Memorial Hall Mural 1938-41. Measures: Framed 27" x 32", sight size 16"x18
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Giant French Horse Racing Poster Mural by Jacquot, circa 1930s
By Michel Jacquot
Located in Essex, MA
A rare, giant original French horse racing poster or mural, lithograph on paper, mounted on linen
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
"Autumn in Lexington, " Color-Drenched Drawing for "Four Seasons" Mural
By Aiden Lassell Ripley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, probably as a preparatory piece for his famous "Four Seasons" mural, now in the Cary Memorial Library in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Watercolor
"Justice Triumphant", Mural Study for Queens, Ny Courthouse, circa 1941-1942
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of WPA mural art, this study for one of the murals proposed for the new Queens
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 18.13 in W 38.75 in D 1 in
"The Return of Timothy Pickering, " WPA Mural Study Painting, 1939
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of atmosphere, rich color and drama, this mural study by Dunbar Beck was executed in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting
By Diego Rivera
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A spectacular example of early Mexican Muralism,
condensed onto a plywood kitchen tabletop and
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
"Frolic on Horseback, " Mural Study w/ Nudes by Kenneth MacIntire
By Kenneth Stevens MacIntire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Best known for his masterful painting of horses and polo players for a Hollywood clientele, this important study -- marked off in a grid to help the painter transfer the image to a l...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
'Reclining Nude', Salon d'Automne, AIC, Art Student's League, Brooklyn Museum
By Jack Sparrow
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, NY
An art deco study of a woman, with her hair in the style of Josephine Baker, shown reclining on
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1920s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover October 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous Original Art Deco Fortune Cover October 1938.
The cover of Fortune
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
"Herod and Salome", Sensuous Art Nouveau/Art Deco Painting in Blue and Green
By Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylized, yes, but sensuous and powerful, this transitional Art Nouveau-Art Deco painting depicts
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of art deco murals available for sale. Each of these unique art deco murals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paint, paper and fabric. Art deco murals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco murals bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made art deco murals over the years, but those made by Dunbar D. Beck, Allyn Cox and Paul Hull Julian are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Art Deco Murals?
Art deco murals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,200, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $349,975.
Questions About Art Deco Murals
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best type of paint for murals is acrylic due to its lightfastness and weather resistance. Acrylics work on almost all surfaces and are famous for their quick-drying and flexibility. You will find murals of different styles like contemporary, modern, abstract and street art on 1stDibs.
- What is a mural in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024In art, a mural is a painting applied to a permanent part of architecture. Most often, artists apply murals to walls or ceilings. Some famous examples of murals in art history include Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, Diego Rivera's Man, Controller of the Universe and Banksy's Girl with Balloon. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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American Brass And Crystal Chandelier
Semi Circle Entry
Hand Painted And Bronze Chandelier
Monumental Ceiling Light
Vintage Wall Mirror With Chain
Ballroom Light
Massive Planters
Arts And Crafts Ceiling Light
Art Deco Copper Pendant Light
Plastic Ceiling Fixture
Copper Pendant Light French
Deco Skyscraper Light
Art Deco Skyscraper Light
Wall Orb
French Regency Crystal Chandelier
Stone Sculptures Very Tall
Retro Planter Box
Retro Planter Boxes