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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 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

Vintage Carved Deity, Oriental, Bronzed Pine, Buddha Figure, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved deity. An Oriental, bronzed pine Buddha figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Graced with a distinctive finish and pleasingly tactile Displays ...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pine

World War 1 "They Give Their Lives Do You Lend Your Savings" Framed Poster Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World War 1 "They Give Their Lives. Do You Lend Your Savings" Original Framed Poster Print. Artist: H. Devitt. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 23.5" W x 1" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

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Wood

1 of 3 Signed Period Roger Guerin 1896-1954 Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Vase Pots
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully signed, original circa 1930 Roger Guerin ceramic pots of large proportions. I have three posts for sale, one has a stitched detailing, another, fler de lis and lastly one with handles and Deers, this sale is for the pot pictured alone, the others are listed under my other items and not included in this sale Roger Guèrin (1896-1954) was one of the leading Belgian ceramists in Bouffioulx near Charleroi. Typical was his use of flowing glazes in his decorations. He was true to the history of this region, often working on a type of hard ceramic (fired to over 1250 degrees Celsius) which was made there since the late Middle Ages. He exhibited at the Paris expos...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

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

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 Shop Retail Display, English, Plaster, Decorative Figure, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shop retail display character. An English, plasterwork decorative merchandising figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Superb character, with a raised ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

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

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Plastic, Wood

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

Antique Decorative Rug in Northeast Khorassan-Mashad, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Truly Divine Art Decorative Antique Northeast Khorassan-Mashad 10/10 Piece W/ Gorgeous Palmettes About: Majestic piece - simply one of the most attractive and decorative antique r...
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20th Century Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Wonderful, Massive Bronze Sculpture by Paul Ponsard
Located in Greven, DE
A woman kneels on a pillow and takes off a necklace, by Paul Ponsard (French sculptor). A very attractive, graceful Art Deco bronze. Detailed and masterf...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand Study in Plaster on Oak Plinth Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Anatomical plaster study of a man’s hand, sitting on an oak plinth base. With wonderful definition to the fingers and palm. British, early 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the form of a Sausage dog. What a charming period piece of children’s folk art...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Metal Bowler
Located in Riverdale, NY
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item. 1930s. Marked ELTON. 10.5" x 9" x 4.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Dish by Guillaume to La Borne, circa 1936
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. 1936. Signed and dated under the base "Guillaume 1936".  
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
Painted bark with traditional Kuba patterns. This is a dance outfit, the wearer would be masked.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

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 w...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Vase by Joseph Talbot, to La Borne, circa 1940
By Michael Talbot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Joseph Talbot, to La Borne. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions, circa 1940.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Philips Radio Enamel Advertising Sign Wall Plaque, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An enameled advertising sign / wall plaque "Philips Radio", dating from around 1930. It was produced for the Dutch brand Philips to promote their radios in the early 20th century. Th...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy circa 1920. Hand painted scandinavian decoy duck, black and white paint scheme with yellow eyes.   Fine example of how things used to be...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbels, 1930s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Metal With aged patina Weight circa 9kg Beautiful decoration Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 1900 Terracotta Sculpture of Fighting Panthers on a Marble Base by Fagotto
By A. Fagotto
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking sculpture of two ferociously fighting big cats. This stunning sculpture does not depict two panthers in a playful fight, these two are in it to win it. This is a perfect ex...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

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

WEKARA art deco 20s 30s salt glaze jewelry can confectionery box South. Germany
Located in Landshut, BY
Traditional salt glazed pottery box Manufactured in Germany around 1925 by WEKARA Wekara:: W ( for WE German pronounciation) for Wilhelm E. K for Krumeich A for aus (from) RA fo...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

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

Antique Brass Inlaid Dentist Entranceway Wall Sign Plaque. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brass wall plaque used for a dentist surgery. c.1920 Wonderful patination and depth of colour built up to the surface from oxidation from years of exposure to the elem...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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

Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century. Not functional.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Att. to Paul Pouchol Yellow and Black Ceramic Sculpture Woman and Child 1940
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Paul pouchol Art deco ceramic sculpture woman and child Signed under the base White , yellow and black ceramic glazes colors Ori...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Art Deco mirror by Luigi Brusotti for La Permanente Mobili, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco mirror by Luigi Brusotti for La Permanente Mobili, 1940s Rectangular wall mirror with acid etchings in the shape of stars and leaves. Wooden structure with mirrored ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, 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

Large Art Deco Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Alexandre Foucher La Borne 1940
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Alexandre Foucher Circa 1940 Large colored stoneware ceramic pitcher by Alexandre Foucher Realised in la Borne XXth century art deco pitcher Original perfect conditio...
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Metal With aged patina Weight of one dumbbell circa 5kg Beautiful decoration Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative appeal. The piece shows a rich, weathered patina that speaks to its long history a...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Foam

Eugene Lion modernist art deco 1930 dark blue ceramic vase 27 cm pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion Art deco and modernist ceramic vase Dark blue ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed LION under the base Height 27 cm Large 15 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

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 Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished book...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Oak

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

Mannequin of Vittorio De Sica Italian director of the film Grandi Magazzini
Located in Milano, IT
A unique and unrepeatable piece for collectors and film enthusiasts: this rare mannequin dedicated to Vittorio De Sica, one of the greatest Italian directors and actors of the 20th c...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are unsigned.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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

Large Enamel Sign Hunter Cigarettes Advertising Plate Retro
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large enamel sign, advertising sign for Hunter Virginia cigarettes, an American cigarette brand, cool retro advertising, reissue of a vintage enamel sign from around the 19...
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2010s European Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Nude Female Holding a Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved Art Deco sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done in a softwood and depicts a stylized recling nude female holding a basket high above her head. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped base with painted inset accent squares. This could be a depiction of a woman giving...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Softwood

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

Materials

Pottery

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

Vintage Shop Counter Display, English, Plaster, Decorative Figure, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shop counter display character. An English, plasterwork decorative retail figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wood Glove Puppetry, circa 1920 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage glove puppetry with 10 character puppets, circa 1920 Austria. A fabulous and very rare glove puppetry including the characters: Mr. Pu...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Vintage Display Figure, English, Plaster, Decorative Ornament, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display figure. An English, plasterwork decorative girl with duck ornament, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A chaotic moment, with the unruly duck...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early 20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1930's Depression Era Oil on Canvas Lilly in Vase signed Velpha
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Signed Velpha 1920/30's era oil on linen depicting a Lilly in a vase with abstract backdrop in multi colors with geometric design attributed to the deco era. Lovely still life found ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paint

1913. 50 years Dutch-Indian Railroad Company NGC MS 62
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE SPOORWEGMAATSCHAPPIJ, locomotive seen from the front, harvest goddess in front Reverse: 50 / JARIG BESTAAN / 1863- / -1913, Indian macara motive, styli...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Silver

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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

Art Deco Box Neon "ETCHISON HATS" Wonderful Red Neon, The Neon Shop, LIMA OHIO
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Box Neon sign advertizing Etchison Hats,c.1930's,, wonderful red neon, made by The Neon Shop.Lima Ohio.. Great graphics..retains original black metal housing.. curved deco...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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

1970's Art Deco style Oil on Canvas "Angel on my Shoulder" Custom Art Deco Frame
Located in Opa Locka, FL
I purchased this painting from a dealer in France. 1970's Art Deco style Oil on Canvas Painting "Angel on my Shoulder". I had this custom framed in a high deco style. I do not know w...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Antique Dutch Art Deco Bookends by Godefridus Boonenkamp 1931 Ceramic Pottery
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Dutch ceramic pottery Art Deco bookends. Designed by Godefridus Boonenkamp in 1931. Very nice, large bookends, made of white baked earthenware ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

dark green and brown glazed stoneware vase by Daniel de Montmollin, 1990-2000.
By Daniel de Montmollin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
dark green and brown glazed stoneware vase by Daniel de Montmollin. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. H : 13.4’ x 9.4’ inches.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Art Deco A La Grecque Design Soapstone Candlesticks, Dated 1933
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco A La Grecque design soapstone candlesticks, dated 1933. Each base is dated underneath "1933".
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Soapstone

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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