Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
ART DECO STYLE
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Lalique & THG Paris Metropolis Wall-Mount Handle or Knob Set, Clear Crystal
By Lalique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lalique & THG Paris metropolis wall-mount faucet & handle set, clear crystal. THG Paris Prestige collection. Antique nickel custom finish.
Geometric lines combined to the sophisticat...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Garden Patio Porch Lounge Chairs Newly Powder Coated
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of patio, garden, porch chairs in cut out swirl pattern steel with tubular steel frames. These a=chairs are circa 1930s and have been newly restored with semi gloss bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Drawer pull 12 cm Aged gold brass with gunmetal insert. Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This 12 cm drawer pull embodies the geometric rigor of the Art Deco style through a clean tubular silhouette. Made of aged gold brass, it features a central insert in gunmetal finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Drawer pull 12 cm Gunmetal brass with aged gold detail. Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This 12 cm drawer pull features a tubular silhouette in gunmetal brass, enhanced by a central insert in aged gold finish. Inspired by the Art Deco vocabulary, it expresses contrast t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Cabinet pull 8 cm Gunmetal brass with aged gold insert. Art deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
With a clean tubular form and a focus on proportion, this cabinet pull expresses the Art Deco aesthetic through its simple yet assertive geometry.
The gunmetal brass finish is accen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Cabinet pull 8 cm Aged gold brass with gunmetal insert. Art deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
With its tubular silhouette and minimalist design, this cabinet pull reflects the refined spirit of the Art Deco movement. Measuring 8 cm in length, it combines an aged gold brass fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Drawer pull 12 cm Hammered brass with shagreen effect. Art deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Made of solid brass, this 12 cm drawer pull features a tubular silhouette and detailed surface treatment. The hammered texture, applied entirely by hand, evokes the fine grain of sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Engraved brass door pull Ø 30 cm Open Manifest collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
With its generous 30 cm diameter, this door pull establishes a bold visual identity, where raw brass meets the precision of hand-engraved detailing. Each motif carved into the brass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
R. Lalique Architectural Panels from the Oviatt Building
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of architectural panels from the elevator doors, Oviatt Building Los Angeles, 1927. In clear and frosted glass, 16 in. square.
Referenced in F....
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Cabinet pull 8 cm Hammered brass with shagreen effect. Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This 8 cm cabinet pull is crafted from solid brass and belongs to the Art Deco collection. Its tubular shape is refined, with proportions suited for smaller furniture fronts. The sur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / fireplace screen / wood, fabric, copper / Art Nouveau / Art Deco
A very rare find this French Art Nouveau fire place screen. Crafted around 1910. This piece contains...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Large Pines Decorated Terracotta Vase, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian large pines decorated terracotta vase, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated.
A truly ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Stained Glass Window w/ Roses 39" x 20"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique window with clear textured glass for privacy, with stained glass designs in a deco motif. Center rose is a beautiful focal piece with bright red pedals and green leaves.
Curr...
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of 1920’s Art Deco Carved Italian Marble Column Pedestals
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 1920’s Art Deco carved Italian marble column pedestals.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of 4 pcs. Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Door Handles
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 4 pcs. Art Deco Murano glass and brass door handles.
Solid round glass is transparent.
Each handle goes with two fixing brass elements at the ends, that are newly polishe...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair Monumental Figural Supports Columns Sculptures Representing Atlas Hercules
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two carved of oak columns or pedestals, each of a muscular male figure, representing Atlas or Hercules, the head inclined forward and supporting as well with the shoulders a square p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Kronos Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Channeled & Arch Design Oval Garden Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco channeled & arch design oval garden urns
USA, Circa 1930s
Each one of cast aluminum with continuous arch and channel design, raised o...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Door pull 70cm : A geometric imprint in solid brass. Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Part of the Art Deco collection, the PT/AD/09/70cm door pull stands out with its elongated form and finely engraved geometric patterns, whose precision enhances the refinement of sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Sculpture of Five Chiparus Style Dancers with a Marble Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Deco sculpture of five Chiparus style dancer with marble base.
Product handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality materials and over 30 years of experience in luxur...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Brass Can with Wicker Handle Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass can with wicker handle around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Tinted Glass Nest of Three Garden Patio Poolside Tables
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of three graduated nesting wrought iron and glass nesting tables. These chic tables feature an Art Deco stylized modernist profile of a plant on the largest table, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lalique Crystal "Faunes" Door Handles
By Marc Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Exquisite and grand decorative door handles with gilt brass mounts, dating from the early 1980s. Featuring two stunning clear crystal faunes sculpted in relief, set against an intric...
Category
1980s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Geometric Motif Iron Fire Screen
Located in New York City, NY
A forged iron Art Deco style fire screen featuring highly graphic geometric details overall.
The flat front panel depicting triangular shaped desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Modern Classic Column Large in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered pedestal features a sleek, hand-crafted black sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Donald Deskey, Brass Handled Three-Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of fireplace tools with brass sail handles and feet. Coordinating andirons also available.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Column, French, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispos...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Set of 11 1920s McKinney Antique Brass Door Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous set of 11 1920s McKinney Antique brass 4.5in door hinges.
Rare survivors!
Made in the USA by ‘McKinney’ circa 1925-29.
These are without doubt from the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original vintage Art Deco period antique fireplace surround made of the bespoke burgundy marble stone: Comblanchien. A marble that one find back in plenty historical landmarks. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Large 8' Grand Hollywood Gold Painted Art Deco Door, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8' multipaneled gold Painted interior double doors featuring multiple crown moldings with geometric Art Deco wrought iron panels along the top. Pulled from a 1920s hotel lobby ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
An Art Deco Rattan Cocktail / Coffee Table with One Shelf
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare and beautiful Art Deco rattan cocktail / coffee table designed in a most unique but beautiful geometric pattern which was typical of the Art Deco styling.The table is done in ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910
from a collection of similar floats of different sizes, there are four this size and some smaller
Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation.
The idiosyncrasies within the glass make them interesting and more valuable to collectors.
Can be placed in the home or the garden
The green glass ball...
Category
1910s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround "Metropolis"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround... Looks like it came off of the set of "Metropolis", or the Chrystler Building.. Total New York City piece.. Heav...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Andirons Representing Dogs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of chiseled bronze. They represents stylished dogs standing. Thisi is a French work from Art Deco period. Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Sellette or Plant Holder Wrought Iron and Oak, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
This elegant side table plant holder or sellette is from the French Art Deco period.
It is made of wrought iron and wood.
Good condition
Shipping:
46/46/60 cm, 4.4 kg.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930s Art Deco Cast Aluminum Urn Plaque Wall Panel from a NYC Building Facade
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco building wall panel plaque from a NYC building facade made of cast aluminum. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Finish may vary....
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Folding Metal Garden Patio Poolside Table with Stylized Leaf Motif Top
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic folding cafe dining, garden, patio table constructed of metal strips and square stock. The table features a stylized leaf top, it folds up for easy transport and storage. Perfect diminutive scale, sophisticated design, functional, clean and ready to use condition. Paint finish shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage and antique garden, patio, and poolside furniture and accessories listed at Barbarella Home...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Fireplace Tool Set in Brass
Located in New York, NY
Interesting handmade Machine Age fireplace tool set consisting of a stand, poker, brush and tongs, all of solid brass in nice aged patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Architectural Element Mayan Demon from the Aztec Room by Waylande Gregory
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An architectural element (demon lizard) designed by Waylande Gregory in the 1920's. This was culled from the Hotel President in KC, Missouri.
Gregory's most famous work at the Hotel President was the Aztec Room, the hotel's dining room, which he decorated in Mayan plaster-of-Paris reliefs as interpreted in an Art-Deco idiom. (2 photos of the actual room shown). Demon is painted in a terracotta color enamel.
This piece is an actual remnant of the Aztec room in which several of these Mayan demon lizards surrounded the upper wall crown...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Modern Classic Column Medium in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
21st Century Limestone Deco Contemporary Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Limestone Contemporary Mantlepiece.
This Designer Fireplace Is One of Three Currently Available.
Hand Carved From Solid Portugese Limestone Blocks, Although Contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Art Deco Stainless Steel Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco fire mantel insert constructed from stainless steel and decorated with brass fleur de lis embellishments. An impressive insert for any Art Deco inspired property...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Art Deco Double Doors or Geometric Screen Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This set of tall mahogany Art Deco double doors were originally a pair of fixed panels either side of an entranceway. Unglazed, they date from the 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Roman Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome large Italian marble bust sculpture of Roman soldier from the early 20th century. Measures: 33" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An American glazed terracotta fountain figure, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming glazed terra cotta figure of a boy, exquisitely modeled with lifelike detail and gentle expression. The figure captures a sense of innocence and quiet poise, with delicate...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1940's French bronze and wood with copper insert planters, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
French 1940s Black lacquered Metal Circular decorative Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1940's black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase / plant stand.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pedestal Column in Beech, Art Deco, by Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-century column pedestal table in beech, Art Deco style by Palazzi dell'Arte di Cantù. The top is in slatted beech with the central part in faux marbl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding hand wrought Art Deco plant stand attributed to Salterini. This example features three ring form plant holders each 4.5 in. dia. - fol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arizona Andirons by Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall set of andirons designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Ferrante.
The pieces are made of Iron with an old iron patina finish.
Measurements:
42.50 inches ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Garden Patio Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice Art Deco garden, Patio dining set having a glass top table with four matching armless chairs. This set shows significant rust, peeling paint and surface wear, as shown. In the s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Freestanding Wrought Iron Planter Newly Powder Coated White
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large wrought iron planter in newly powder coated white finish. The planter features 6 individual pot holders, each 5 W x 5.5 H ( inches ). We have had many freestanding wrou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Classic Column Large in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Hand Wrought Large Two Tier Plant Stand with Ornamental pieces.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large and ornate iron work in the style of Oscar Bach. A very decorative piece designed to hold many potted plants. A large round central element which is supported by an i...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.