Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
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.
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Resin, Bakelite
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Glass
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Aluminum, Brass
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Cut Glass, Oak
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Marble
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Coral, Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
1950s English Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Glass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bakelite
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Pewter
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Silver Plate, Bronze
1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Pewter
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Metal
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Mirror
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Chrome