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Art Deco 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
Creator: Demetre Chiparus
'Egyptian Dancer' an Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Egyptian Dancer' by Demetre Chiparus. A cold painted bronze sculpture of a dancer dressed in Egyptian style scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Dancer Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. Dancer. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.9"(35.2cm), Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Depth : 5....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Spelter

Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus France 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1934. This model called The Hunter is illustrated 3 times in t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Book Lady" by D Chiparus
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco bronze study of an elegant lady dressed in period attire holding a book behind her back, exhibiting excellent cold painted enamel colours an...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Silver, Bronze

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth. Demétre H Chiparus Antique Bronze Art Deco Dancer...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther by Demetre Chiparus, 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther by Demetre Chiparus. Patinated bronze sculpture on a Portor marble base. Signed and with founders signature Editions Reveyrolis Paris, marked...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth. Demétre H Chiparus Antiqued Bronze Art Deco Dancing...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture of a Panther by Demetre Chiparus France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of a panther by Demetre Chiparus. Art metal with beautiful patina on a marble base with inlay. France 1930. This panther is illustrated in: Chiparus master of Art Deco, A. Shayo. General information: Art Deco and other figures, Brian Catley. Art Deco sculpture, Victor Arwas, Academy. Bronzes, sculptors and founders, H. Berman, Abage. Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, E. Benezit. Gründ Dictionnaire illustré des sculpteurs animaliers & fondeurs de l’antiquité à nos jours, Jean Charles Hachet. Argus Valentines; The dictionary of sculptors in bronze, James Mackay...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Demetre H Chiparus "Ayouta" Dancer Original
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original piece called "AYOUTA" Made in 1925 by the best Art Deco sculptures designer. this piece it is special for the size, there're many collectors what they searching...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus of a Reclining Nude
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) depicting Demeter, the Greek goddess of fertility and the harvest, in a reclining position surrounded by wheat. Signed 'D...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Art Metal Sculpture by Chiparus of an Athletic Man Bending a Metal Bar
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco art metal sculpture by Demetre Chiparus of a semi nude athletic man using his muscular strength to bend a metal bar. Set over a variegated marble base and signed Chiparus...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Spelter

Art Deco Bronze by D.H Chiparus Retailed by Etling Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Deco bronze sculpture from the early 20th century, crafted by D.H. Chiparus and retailed by Etling Paris, captures the delightful image of two girls seated together on a rocki...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Tall Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base (26,...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 56cms. alt. total and 19 cms. diam. base ( 22....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base Good...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. Bust of a young lady. Measures: Height : 22.4"(56.8cm), width : 12.8"(32.5cm), depth : 8.7"(22cm)...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Terracotta

Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Demétre Chiparus - An Art Deco bronze sculpture Table Lamp, France circa 1925 "Delhi Dancer", the bronze dancer mounted on a substantial brown marble base with an illuminated honey o...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Demetre Chiparus Rare Bronze Sculpture Group "Seating Pretty" 3 Children Version
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare 3 children version of DH Chiparus "Sitting Prety" sculpture. Bronze Sculpture on marble base. Signed in the marble. Excellent condition. French. Circa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Art Deco Study entitled a"Femme a la Palme" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous and very large early 20th Century silvered and gilt bronze figure of an Art Deco beauty holding a palm branch above her head, a particularly rare subject from this famous ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Original Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'A Dancer' an Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947). An athletic dancer dressed in scantily clad theatrical costume with arms outstretched in a sty...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Elephant and Baby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demetre Chiparus (1888-1950) designed this gorgeous Art Deco fine terracotta sculpture. The artwork features a brown-red patinated Art Deco walking el...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Terracotta

'Egyptian Dancer' by Démetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A cold painted enamel and gilt bronze sculpture of a dancer dressed in Egyptian style scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base with front plaque. Sign...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Important Sculpture Signed DH Chiparus
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
"Important Art Deco Sculpture D H Chiparus" Demetre H Chiparus (09 1886 - 01 1947) Important sculpture with nuanced green patina. Black marble base. Signed on the base DH Chiparu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Bronze sculpture and marble base. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 66.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Demeter Haralamb Chiparus '1886-1947', "Woman and her Greyhounds", 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb sculpture by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947) of an elegant woman with her greyhounds. Group in gilded and patinated regule, the oblong base in black marble. Signed on the terrace. Excellent condition, some slight oxidation. Dimensions: H. 46 cm, L. 67,5 cm, D. 18 cm Sent via a company specialised in art shipping...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Early 20th Century Sculpture Entitled "Été" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco cold painted gilt and silver bronze figure of a beautiful young woman reclining on a bed of wheat sheaves exhibiting rich colour and very fine hand chased surface...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

'Delhi Dancer' Original Demetre Chiparus Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Delhi Dancer' an Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947). An athletic dancer dressed in scantily clad theatrical costume with arms outstretched caugh...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

'Vedette' a Large Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Vedette' an Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947). An energetic dancer dressed in scantily clad theatrical costume with arms outstretched in a styl...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base Good...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947) Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

'Egyptian Dancer' Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A cold painted enamel and gilt bronze sculpture of a Ballets Russes dancer in scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base with front plaque. Signed 'D H....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Chiparus Bronze and Bone Art Deco Hush Sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Demeter Chiparus was the leading sculptor of the Art Deco period . His sculptures are not , like so many other sculptors, academical representatives . They are testimonys of it...
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1920s Romanian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

"Saint Thérèse de Lisieux" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Saint Thérèse de Lisieux" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Bronze and ivory on marble base. Alberto Shayo (2016) "Chiparus Master of Art Deco" p. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

"Nude Awakening" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Nude awakening" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Silver plated bronze sculpture with a variety of marble base. Shayo, Alberto (2019) "Chiparus, M...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Starlight" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture called "Starlight" made by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Made of patinated and enameled bronze and ivory on an onyx base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Master of Ar...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

"Russian Dancer" 'Nijinsky' by Demetre H. Chiparus.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Russian Dancer by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947).Bronze and ivory on marble base. The statuette depicts the ukrainian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated bronze and ivory on marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus Master of Art Deco" p. 74.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"The Little Sad One" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"The Little Sad One" by Demtre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated bronze and ivory on marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Master of Art Deco" p. 76.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated and cold painted bronze and ivory on onyx and marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Mas...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Dh Chiparus, Panther on the Lookout, Rare Bronze Model, Signed, Art Deco, 20th C
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Panther on the lookout",  sculpture hard to find in bronze, with brown patina The portor marble terrace is signed by the artist DH Chiparus Good conditi...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Chiparus Bronze Sculpture
Located in Tampa, FL
1920s solid bronze sculpture of a seated flapper girl. She is solid bronze with a gold and silver and green patina on a marble base. Signed by the artist, Demetre Chiparus. The marble is Beige with a pink cast to it. Romanian artist Demetre Chiparus (1886-1937). Demetre Chiparus was considered one of the main sculptors of the Art Deco movement, his ability to imply movement worked well with the playful dancers he so often sculpted. His Art Deco pieces produced in Paris between 1913 and 1933 are of chryselephantine, a type of figural sculpture in which the flesh was made of ivory and the drapery of gold and he was considered one of the most important realist artist of his time. In 2007 his Les Girls...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Entitled "Cleopatra" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure of the reclining Cleopatra in full Ballets Russes costume, raised on a fitt...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Chiparus 'The Hunter' Large Art Deco Sculpture with Panther, 1930
Located in Oakland, CA
Large Art Deco sculpture of hunter and panther (or lion) by the famous sculptor Demetre H. Chiparus. The Art metal sculpture has a beautiful green verdigris patina and stands on an angled green/white/black multi-color marble base. Excellent condition and inscribed on the base “D.H.Chiparus”! Original bronze spear and patina. Very large in size and would look incredible in your entryway, living room, mantle or buffet, or just about anywhere you have 36 inches wide. Chiparus of course the master sculptor, arguably the most important artist for statues of the Art Deco period. He always had a way of rendering both men and women in a most natural and desirable way. A very important piece, pictured in many books on Art Deco...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Very Beautiful Terracotta Sculpture Entitled “Dreaming” Signed D.H CHIPARUS
Located in Beirut, LB
D. H. Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta sculpture entitled 'Dreaming' of a naked woman sitting on an inclined lot with her knees partially bent towards her. She is leaning forward a litt...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chiparus Bronze Figure, Girl with Umbrella
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming treatment shows a girl of perhaps seven or eight sheltering from the rain under a large umbrella. Chiparus is celebrated for his exciting exotic dancers in bronze and i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

“Elegant Lady” Stunning Large Art Deco Sculpture Signed by D.H Chiparus
Located in Beirut, LB
Very beautiful Art Deco sculpture depicting a sitting woman petting her greyhound. It is constituted of a bronze patinated green color mounted on a beautiful Portoro marble (5 cm of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture Bending Bar Man L'age Du Bronze Demetre H. Chiparus, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco sculpture of an athletic man bending a bar. This work is titled "L'age du bronze" and signed by Demetre H. Chiparus. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco 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 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 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 sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Max Le Verrier, Josef Lorenzl, and René Lalique. 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 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 $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,501.

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