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Art Deco Delft and Faience

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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Art Deco
French Longwy Cloisonné Enamel Ceramic Bowl
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco Longwy large ceramic centerpiece bowl, hand-painted in the style of Chinoiserie cloisonné enamel. Dark cobalt blue ground with ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Sarreguemines Barbotine Service of Eight Plates and a Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Own a piece of history with these antique French Sarreguemines Barbotine set of eight plates and one platter from the Parisian 1930's. Each is decorated and embossed, with different colorful fruits upon a lovely gold background. Like artwork, display them on your wall or in your favorite cabinet. Set a chic French table for your next gathering of friends and family...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Longwy Art Deco Pottery Vase
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal flask form decorated in light and dark blue, yellows and white.
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

Materials

Other

French Ceramic Longwy Pocket Watch Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French gilt metal pocket watch stand with Longwy faience dish to hold rings and jewelry. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant co...
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20th Century French Art Deco Delft and Faience

Materials

Metal

1930s Tall Art Deco Geo Conde Penguin in Crackle Glaze Ceramic, France
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,650....Superb and tall Geo Conde (1891-1980) sculptural ceramic Penquin standing on an ice block. Period Art Deco, it has a crackle glaze finish and is signed impress...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

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Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Dutch Delft ceramic Blue and White Chinoiserie Bottle Vase, circa 1685 Faience
Located in Verviers, BE
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French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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French Art Deco Period Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer by Jean Luce
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Art Deco delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage delft and faience created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco delft and faience made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original delft and faience, popular names associated with this style include Thulin, Charles Lemanceau, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, and Geo Conde. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $1,898 while the average work can sell for $850.

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