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Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

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
Color:  Silver
Large Porcelain Animal Figure, Silver Pheasant, Rosenthal Selb Germany, C. 1923
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Art Déco Figurine by Rosenthal: Large depiction of a silver pheasant sitting on a leafy branch with sparse polychrome painting, blue-grey plumage, head turned backwards. On an irregular natural base, artist's signature 'KÄRNER' on the top of the base behind the animal. Manufactory: Selb / Bavaria / Rosenthal Germany Dating: manufactured 1923 Material and technique: porcelain / chinaware / painted / glossy finish Design: THEODOR KAERNER (1884 - 1966) German porcelain and animal sculptor, 1898–1903 training as a modeller at the Hutschenreuther company, 1914 and 1921 enrolled as a guest student with the animal painter Heinrich von Zügel at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, worked as a permanent sculptor in the Nymphenburg porcelain factory in Munich, later as Freelancer at the Rosenthal company in Selb, he was then employed as the artistic director of the Allach porcelain...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Woman Art Deco Table Lamp, France, Glass and Silver Plated Metal, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tables lamps Art deco Materia:Glass and silver plated metal Style: Art Deco Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been don...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Art Deco figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco figurative sculptures 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 figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl, Max Le Verrier, and Pierre Le Faguays. 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 figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $198,000 while the average work can sell for $3,118.

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