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Art Deco Folk Art

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
Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco vase with polychrome flower decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist for Boch Frères, La Louvière. In a very good condition with light gold fading on the handl...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Beaded Bag Set – 19th Century Drawstring Pouch & Art Deco Clutch
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming set of antique beaded accessories includes a 19th-century drawstring pouch and a small Art Deco evening bag, both showcasing the refined craftsmanship of historical bea...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Glass

Vintage Georg Jensen Compact 278AA by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen compact, design #278AA by Sigvard Bernadotte from circa 1940. Classic Bernadotte design, simple, elegant an...
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20th Century Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Enquiries Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above single sided ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1930's cane made of fruitwood with a bone handle. The bone handle is etched with a lovely floral pattern. The walking stick is hand carved to look like bamboo. Very interest...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

"Health Chiropractic, " Rare Art Deco Metal Trade Sign for Chiropractor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic example of trade signage featuring a nude male angel figure with outspread wings was cast in aluminium and painted a shade of off-white. It has...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
Located in Queensland, AU
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces A unique and stunning creation from the Boucher & Co Collection created with meticulous attention to detail in th...
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2010s Australian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Nickel

1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pottery Iznik Platter Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco Pottery Iznik style Platter signed Greber Beauvais, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Antique World War 2 Bruce Stapleton 'Victory Bonds' Patriotic Framed Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This WW2 patriotic 'Victory Bonds' poster shows no printers signature, but the original image was done by Bruce Stapleton for the Canadian war effort in app...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Pottery Vase , circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase possibly Delaherche circa 1930.   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb large scale American 1950s porcelain enameled metal letters, over 24" high, originally used as exterior signage from Chicago. EAT or TEA or ETA or ATE, 3 individual heavy gauges pressed and folded cold-rolled steel letters...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer and the Kaukassischer walnut make this furniture an absolute eye-catcher. The entire...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's. Charming hand-painted frame surrounds a lined chalk board. Reminiscent of French Bistro signs.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco miniature yellow painted wood lounge chair and side table furniture set. The chairs are 5.75 x 6.25 x 6.5, table is 4.375 x 3.75 x 3.5. In lovely original condition w...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Stunning Art Deco American Hooked Rug Attributed to Ralph Pearson, Circa 1925
Located in Milan, IT
A finely worked American hooked rug distinguished by an explosive pattern of stunning beauty, reminiscent of the architectural details seen on Art Deco masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building in New York. Art Deco and Modernist patterns are very rarely encountered in this medium, as a very small artisanal production began during the Colonial Revival period. Ralph Pearson...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Disko Metal Stylised Bird Pipe Rests
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Pair of Just Andersen of Denmark, Disko metal stylised bird pipe rests Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony is a weighty metal Circa 1930's Stamped on ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Travel Agent’s P&O Poster, Orient Cruse Lines Advertising This isa very attract
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Travel Agent’s P&O Poster, Orient Cruse Lines Advertising This isa very attractive framed piece all in very good condition, with advertisements from the early 20th century The pictu...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood from Paris Around 1925
Located in Greven, DE
We were able to acquire this wonderful piece of furniture directly from Paris. The sideboard has a wonderful rosewood veneer which, with the reddish tones, creates a nice contrast to...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Antique Faience Polar Bear Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Faience Polar Bear Sculpture, ca. 1930s Item e7268 Antique faience statue depicting a polar bear, decorated with polish colors and shiny glacé....
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Faience

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holder. Circa 1930's. Stamped on base. Measures: height 2.5 inch, width 4.25 inch, depth 1.5 inch Good condition. Wear consis...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pewter

Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin printed by H. Chachoin. Made famous in 1928, spectacular and exquisitely made. This...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Art Deco Skyscraper Rocket Folk Art Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent mid century Art Deco skyscraper rocket Folk Art wooden floor lamp. Skyscraper light fixture and rocket sit atop of an incredibly detailed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

A ceramic vase with pink glaze decoration, circa 1930 attributed to CAB.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with pink and white glaze decoration attributed to " Céramique d 'Art de Bordeaux". Stamp signature under the base. Perfect original signature. Circa 1930.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as original until we recondition the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Chrome

A pair of Glass Perfume Bottles Covered in Shagreen – France - 1930s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning pair of glass perfume bottles, covered in shagreen, with glass stoppers and brass over-caps, dating from the 1930s. In the spirit of Jean-Michel Frank's creations, these r...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mint Green and Gold Leaf Ceramic Bowl by Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s ceramic decorative bowl by Waylande Gregory featuring a highly stylized leaf pattern in mint green with white, black and gold leaf detail. Relatively large compared to more com...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Art Deco Sailing Boat in Wood and Silvered Brass by Carlo Mazzolini Padova
Located in Vigonza, Padua
ornament 1920s Art Deco Sailing Boat in Wood and Silvered Brass by Carlo Mazzolini Padova
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Vintage Glass Hairdressing Salon Advertising Sign c.1930s Barber
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE HAIRDRESSER’S ADVERTISING SIGN ‘JAQUES COIFFEUR HOMMES FILLETTES’ Reflective ribbed silver mirror encapsulated by black-backed glass reveals a reflective, eye-catching font ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bakelite "Fish Themed" Still Bank, American, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This very unique still bank is a "must have" for the discerning still bank collector, in that it is made of bakelite, in addition to it having a fish theme; only a couple of other banks depict a fish. American and probably manufactured around circa 1930, (making it an Art Deco piece), this pre-war bank, though unmarked, is undoubtedly a bakelite product; that company having been formed in 1922, utilizing the discovery and patent of bakelite in 1907 and 1909 respectively. Art Deco collectors would find this piece highly decorative and "period" compatible. This fish bank is in excellent and all original condition. The bank is rare in and of itself, but another element that makes it particularly scarce is the fact that, other than the old "knife in the slot" there was no way to remove the coins once the bank was filled without smashing it apart and destroying it. Great gift for that February/March pisces birthday. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 5" high x 2 1/8" wide Note:I am a leading specialist in the field of vintage coin banks...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Bakelite

Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fishing float, early 20th century, glass, rope, One of a collection of, early 20th century, glass & rope, fishing floats of different sizes. There are three floats of this size T...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Glass

Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous pair of French Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925. Very desired Toucans holding Sphere model. Made out of Nero Marquina black marble & spelter with amazing patina...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A spectacular example of early Mexican Muralism, condensed onto a plywood kitchen tabletop and joined with iron legs set in rhythm with the painted a...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century
Located in Paris, FR
The Dan, a sub-tribe of the Dan-Nguere, inhabit eastern Liberia, Guinea Conakry, and Côte d'Ivoire. Their social and spiritual structure is based on the secret society Poro, which me...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Captures the breathtaking beauty of a maritime adventure under a dramatic sky. Known for his maritime art, he masterfully portrays a scene in which the horizon sparkles with the fier...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Splendid Louis Midavaine Screen, 1888-1978
Located in Renens, CH
Splendid Louis Midavaine screen, circa 1925, with 3 articulated leaves in lacquered wood and lacquered wood decorated with a Bengal tiger leaping from an overturned coconut tree. The...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moroccan Modernist Wool Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Many French carpet designers of the mid-20th century were commissioning their weavings in Morocco, which at the time was a French colony, in that they could obtain beautiful pile car...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Skyscraper Directory Sign
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1940's chrome frame building directory sign with beveled glass double panels. This came from the famous Boston (North End) restaurant 'Joe Tecce's' which closed in 2010 after...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant antique beaded pouch dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and captures the bold spirit and energy of its time. Unlike traditional handbags, this piece has no clasp ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Glass

Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930's
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Amilcare Santini Silver-plated Resin Sculpture Art Deco
Located in Taranto, IT
Amilcare Santini Silver Resin Sculpture Art Deco. art Deco Amilcare Santini sculpture made of resin painted in 925 silver . In excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Silver

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 ART DECO CASION CHIP POKER SET WiTH BAKELITE HANDLE CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920 Art Deco casino chip / poker set in the original wood case with Bakelite handle A...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and intriguing advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Signed G Hastain 1927
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Dated and Signed G Hastain 1927 with G Staples of Croydon label to rear Artist address Kilmartin Avenue, Streatham, London
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Orange and brown glazed ceramic vase by Joseph Talbot, circa 1940-1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orange and brown glazed ceramic vase by Joseph Talbot. Artist’s monogram under the base. Circa 1940-1950. H : 18.9’ x 9.1’ inches.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration, Signed Lion, circa 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Lion" under the base, circa 1920-1930.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Bonnardel Portrait by Federico Masses
Located in New York, US
Our very large portrait of Jean Bonnardel (1899-1952), Countess Madeleine de Montgomery, by Federico Armando Beltran Masses (1885-1949) measures 77 3/8 ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco Sideboard Made of Rosewood with Brass Applications, Paris, around 1920
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as original until we recondition the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Art Deco era Gas Station Advertising Sign Atlantic Oil
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco themed gas station advertising sign for Atlantic Oil (two sided).
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store. Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

1931 Venetian Art Deco Game Table
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare Venetian Art Dèco rectangular game table made entirely of Walnut Feather and ebonized feet. Used as a desk as it is finished on all four sides with drawer on one side. Elegant, ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Historical B/W Photograph of Native American Navajo Pottery Makers
Located in Miami, FL
A Window into History: 1922 Portrait by Odile Bouligny This captivating black and white photograph, captured in 1922 by renowned French photographer Odile Bouligny, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The image portrays a mother and daughter, both Navajo pottery...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

French Chrome Desktop Model of a Yacht
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French chrome desktop model of a yacht. A super piece and a great desk ornament for the sailor that has everything else. This model is polished to a highly reflective stream line...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Chrome

Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Art Deco folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco folk art 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Charles Greber, Eugène Lion, La Borne Potters, and Roger Guerin. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $1,288.

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