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
- 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
Goldscheider Vienna Group, 'Pierrots' Three Children Walking, by Dakon, ca 1938
Located in Vienna, AT
Three children walking side by side: in the middle a blond boy dressed as Pierrot with a pointed hat, arm in arm with two girls, one in a red tutu dress, th...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Art Deco Dancer Posing On Drum by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1926
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's:
Representation of a young variety dancer in pose. She wears a short, low-cut, blue ruffled dress, the skirt ends of whi...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figur 'Pyjamas' by Stephan Dakon, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Art Deco goldscheider ceramics figurine
The young lady with a brunette page-boy head, shown is the German actress Emmy Sturm (1900-1977), is wearing turquoise silk pajamas...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture Entirely in Bronze, Signed by the Sculptor Celano France 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco sculpture entirely in bronze, signed by the sculptor Celano France 1940.
The sculpture bears the engraved signature "Celano" on the base.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Goldscheider Art Déco Children Group 'Secret' by Stephan Dakon, ca 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Two girls under a large umbrella, in short dresses, one holding a doll tucked under her arm, whispering something in the other's ear.
On a light oval base.
Designed by STEPHAN DA...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna 'Revue' Single Figur of the 'Dolly Sisters' by Dakon, 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Remarkable Art Déco Goldscheider ceramics figurine of the 1930s
Standing young revue dancer with pageboy hairstyle, taking a step forward. At the same time she lifts the bellflower-shaped hem of her short purple dress with a fur collar with both hands. A large tuft of grass supports the figure on the left leg.
On a black, diamond-shaped base.
This figure also exists as a group of two, as the 'Dolly Sisters...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figura talla facial niño
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Talla facial de niño Circa 1.910
Cara tallada sobre peana de hierro y madera
Magnífico detalle en las facciones faciales
Category
1910s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$816 Sale Price
20% Off
Goldscheider Vienna Group Schoolkids by Claire Weiss, circa 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Especially rare goldscheider ceramic figurine group.
Boy in sailor suit with shorts, long-sleeved top and sailor hat, carrying a school bag on his back, leading a smaller girl lost ...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Marlene Dietrich, 'Fashion Lady', By C. Weiss, 1937
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of an elegant fashionable lady in long, tight lace skirt in red with black and white, low-cut waisted top at the back, supporting her arms on her hips, her pointed black sh...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna Spanish Lady Dancer with Tambourine Model 7699 Dakon, 1938
By Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Goldscheider Vienna nicest lady dancer.
Designed circa 1933 by Stephan Dakon (1904-1997) / made 1938
model number 7699 / 107 / 31
painter's and modeller's signs at reverse side ...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Sculpture of Apollo, Ceramic with a Metal like Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine sculpture of Apollo, ceramic with a metal like finish.
Dimensions: Height 12", diameter 9"
NI 1201.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pergame
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina
Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered
Seal of the founder.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$45,621
Aria
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered seal of the founder.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$40,818
White Ceramic Sculpture by Andrea Salvatori Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Andrea Salvatori, "Maria Teresa", 2021, glazed earthenware, measures: H 57 x 35 x 31 cm
Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is an internationally renown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ema
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered seal of the founder.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$39,618
Porcelain sculpture "Bildhauer" by Thomas Andreas "Theo" Vos
By Theo Vos
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Bildhauer" model porcelain sculpture made by Thomas Andreas "Theo" Vos (1887–1948). It represents the German dancer Gertrud Leistikow.
Leistikow beg...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ariane
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina on an ebony base Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered
Seal of the founder.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$31,214
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and alabaster base with light.
Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Kelli Bedrossian Jade, Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina
Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered
Seal of the founder.
Category
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Vase, Nude Pulling Net, Bronze Golder Patina, after Clr Vibert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great looking nude lady hanging on the side of a vase pulling in a fishing net. Good size at 16" in height and 11" wide. Very heavy casting, and with great details in hi-quality lo...
Category
1990s North American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Period Bronze Turkey by H Petrilly
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze turkey from the art deco period By H Petrilly green patina on portor marble base measuring 17 cm by 10 cm by 11.5 cm.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wood Sculpture of Geese Fighting Over a Frog by H Petrilly Art Deco
Located in Marseille, FR
Pretty wooden sculpture representing a pheasant accompanied by its pheasants signed Brossard, 31 cm H, 86 cm W and 16 deep.
Additional information:
Material: Fruit woods
Artist:...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Original Plaster Bust of a Woman with Short Hair by Claudius Linossier, 1927
Located in Brussels, BE
Original plaster bust representing a woman with short hair by Claudius Linossier, 1927
Signed and dated
Signed in three different places.
This is the original plaster. It is wit...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Tinplate Football or Ice Hockey Sports Figures
Located in London, GB
A delightful and highly decorative set of six coloured tinplate sports figures. As they have a kicking action we think they are possibly English or American footballers. If anyone kn...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Stylized Art Deco Statue
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, stylized Art Deco statue of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Polished pewter on a marble base. Approximate 13.5" H.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
"Alfred the Penguin" Bronze, Art Deco Figurine on Portoro Marble, France, 1930
Located in Bochum, NRW
Alfred the Penguin – Art Deco Figurine
An enigmatic and elegantly sculpted penguin, this piece pays homage to Alfred, the iconic silent companion from Zig et Puce, the French comic s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Nickel
Pierre Lefaguays : "Dancer", patinated metal sculpture - C.1930/40
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre LE FAGUAYS (1892-1962, France) said "FAYRAL", Pierre LAUREL, Pierre LEFAGUAYS : "Dancer"
Green patinated metal sculpture on a shaped marble base representing a dancer on one ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
A-M. Bouraine : "Dancer" , patinated metal sculpture C.1930-40
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
BRIAND, Alexandre Joseph DERENNE dit "Marcel André Bouraine"(1886-1948, France) : "Discus dancer"
Green patinated metal sculpture on a marble base representing a dancer holding disc...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Art Deco French Patinated Bronze Alberto Bazzoni - Circa 1930 'Hermes'
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of a French Art Deco Bronze by Alberto Bazzoni. Circa 1930.
Depicting the winged Helmet of Hermes and signed in the bronze with LN Paris foundry stamp (Les...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, "La Masque" Bronze Sculpture, 1986
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "La Masque", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped "161/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1986" in cast. ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Napkin Holder with Nude Female Dancer, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco napkin holder from the 1930s, beautifully cast in bronze, featuring a stylized nude female dancer in a dramatic, arched pose. The figure is mounted against a ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Jumping Trouts by André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Bochum, NRW
André Vincent BECQUEREL bronze Trouts figurine, Artist’s edition, France 1930s.
A beautiful, authentic representation of two Trouts in green and brown patina, dark-shaded on a black ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Female Figure Woman Sculpture Cappellin Venini Soffiato Glas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine delicate sculptural figurine of a woman by Seguso Vetri d'Arte or Cappellin Venini made of delicate translucent soffiato glass with a slightly iridized finish and teal green "...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Powerful Art Deco Bronze Study "The Release" by Alexandre Kelety
Located in London, GB
A tremendous early 20th century Art Deco bronze group of a strong athletic man holding the leashes of four powerful hounds as they strain to be released. The bronze exhibiting a rich green patinated surface with excellent hand finished surface detail, signed ?Kelety ?and numbered '10'
Alexandre Kéléty...
Category
1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chrome on Brass Car Mascot Entitled "Bagpipes"
Located in London, GB
A striking chrome on brass Car Mascot, in the form of a Scotsman dressed in a kilt playing the bagpipes. Exhibiting a well polished surface and fine hand fin...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Entitled "Femme Allongée" by Gaston Béguin
By Gaston Béguin
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century French Art Deco bronze figure of a resting beauty reclining on a daybed with a shawl delicately draped over her. The bronze exhibiting attractive dee...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Animalier Gilt Bronze Study entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché
By Louis Riché
Located in London, GB
A striking French Animalier gilt and patinated bronze study of a seated Alsatian in alert pose with head turned slightly and ears pricked. The surface with excellent naturalistic detail and very fine colour, signed L.Riché and stamped with foundry seal for Thiebaut Frères
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 50 cm
Width: 46 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Foundry: Thiebaut Frères
Circa: 1910
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 7528
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Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chromed Cast Iron entitled "Turning Panther"
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of early 20th Century chromed cast iron sculptures modelled as two turning panthers in mirroring poses, stamped with diamond lozenge export/import marks
ADDITIONAL I...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Femme Allongée" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive early 20th Century silvered and gilt bronze figure of an Art Deco beauty on one knee knelt down as her other leg is extended. The lady dressed in a flowing dre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Greta" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An exhilarating early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure of a dancer in an energetic pose with excellent colours and very fine surface detail, raised on a tall Bra...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ring Bookends in the Style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and copper art deco bookends in the style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA. The pair of bookends feature two circles, one larger and a second smaller set on a brass s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Brass
"Apollo", Large Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Male Nude for Ocean Liner, 1948
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the great, indisputable masterpieces of Marcello Mascherini's career, and one of his relatively early works, this large bronze depicting Apollo with his lyre was made for the ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giancarlo Impiglia "Female Sculpture," acrylic on wood 1980 - Art Deco
Located in Vicenza, VI
Acrylic on wood sculpture by Giancarlo Impiglia, titled "59th and 3rd," depicts a very elegant female figure waiting for an appointment on 3rd Avenue.
The sculpture, probably commi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Price Upon Request
Large Art Deco Bronze Figural Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on Carrara marble pedestal. Sculpture has a nice patina to the bronze. Mounted to the base.
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Price Upon Request
"David with His Hound, " Unique and Important Sculpture by Paul Manship, 1914
By Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dignified and poignant bronze by America's greatest sculptor of the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, this unique piece by Paul Manship depicts young David in ancient Israel...
Category
1910s American Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Eternal Springtime, " Romantic Antique Sculpture in Marble with Nudes by Kalish
By Max Kalish 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Max Kalish is renowned for his bronze sculptures of laborers in 1930s, America, he also carved remarkable pieces in marble, often depicting idealized figures and couples in ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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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