Art Deco Furniture
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.
Style: Art Deco
Color: Gold
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Ruffled Gold Murano Glass Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick border in high quality blown Murano art glass in crystal lined with 24-K Gold ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Large Custom Bronze Exterior Sconces – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Custom bronze large exterior sconces. Deco Style. New, solid bronze, recast from a cast iron piece c. 1910. Excellent durability, bronze can hol...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Gothic Revival Ring Torch Chandelier, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ring Chandelier with Eight Torch Lights, Wrought Iron, Spain, 1930s
Outstanding large wrought gilt iron ring chandelier with 8 torch arms and central glass light diffuser.
This span...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid eclectic coffee table with a Dèco flavour. Conical legs ending in a sphere support the table top worked with carved and applied movable bands around and above the top. Lacqu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Sconce with Nickel Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Customer can choose from :
Nickel
Gold
Old bronze
All Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier with a half dome flower geometric motif centerpiece supporting six stylized overlapping leaf design arms, issuing conical frosted glass ribbed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Stylized Metal Mesh Shade Arts & Crafts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Art Deco metal mesh lamp shade be with a geometric pattern. Possibly a Tiffany shade as they made this style of shade. Bronze candle stick b...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Original Art Deco era with this exquisite Egyptian Revival cast bronze case. Adorned with a meticulously carved bone face, the removable lid s...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères Luneville
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco ceiling light by Muller Frères Luneville original from 1930 in all glass and nickeled bronze. The specificity of it is the design of the structure and the glass that ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Alabaster, Bronze & Brass Pendant / Chandelier Beautiful Shape & Color
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish Art Deco pendant for a great atmosphere.
If you are looking for the perfect chandelier to grace your dining area then this truly stylish Art Deco light fixture could ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Reclining Nude with Goats Georges Gori, France, 1930
By Georges Gori
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco bronze sculpture of a reclining nude playing with two goats. Signed by the French artist Georges Gori, with foundry mark La Pointe, l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Art Deco Table Lamp by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a bronze base that supports a white opaline shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carl Sorensen Desk Accesories
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Carl Sorensen collection of desk accessories-stamps, blotters, letter openers, ink blotters. Beautiful bronze patina and verdigris finish.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
14K Gold Retro Box with Diamond Clasp.
By Tom Webb
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K gold retro style box with diamond clasp. Weight 79.2 g.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold
Gubelin of Switzerland Art Deco Desk Clock, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Vase Style Dunand
By Jean Dunand
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Large Art Deco vase in the style of Jean Style Dunand. Porcelain with high gloss lacquer and gold leaf details.
Contemporary. Handmade by artist Eliade...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Table Lamp
By Jacques le Chevalier and René Koechlin 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco table lamp glass and bronze base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Palm Tree Art Deco Chandelier w Pink Frosted Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
This stunning high quality fixture is from the mid century and created in a Classic Art Deco form. It features solid bronze frames, unusual pink thick frosted glass shades, and take 6...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 11 Black & Gold Goblets; Andre Leon Talley's Collection
By Randy Strong
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An exquisite set of eleven Randy Strong Goblets, each a masterpiece signed with etching on the base. These goblets, meticulously hand-blown, showcase the artistry of Randy Strong, a maestro in the world of glass craftsmanship. What makes this collection truly exceptional is the individuality of each goblet, with distinct patterns that make every piece unique. The black glass bowl is adorned with lavish gold leaf accents, adding a touch of opulence to the ensemble. The clear glass stem and base provide an elegant contrast, ensuring that these goblets stand out as both functional and artistic pieces. Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary set that seamlessly blends craftsmanship, sophistication, and uniqueness.
This exquisite set of Black & Gold Goblets...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
GAB, solid bronze vase, Swedish Grace / Art Deco 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid bronze vase by Guldaktiebolaget, most likely designed by Jacob Ängman. Swedish grace / Art Deco, 1920/30s.
Normal patina, signs of age and w...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Shreve & Co. Art Deco Stone Clock by Zenith, circa 1930s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve by Zenith
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Gilt Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches Tall
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Muller freres French 1930 art deco pendant chandelier (4 in stock)
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass in peacock design bronze chain and canopy French art deco pendant chandelier by muller freres.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Height can be shor...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture "Alerte Nº2" by J. de Roncourt
Located in Madrid, ES
Art deco athlete sculpture in patinated metal based on a plate of Belgian marble. Spear are made on bronze.
Made in France Ca, 1930. Signed by J de R...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Bronze
French Deco Bronze & Frosted Glass Single Light Hexagon Pendant Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Deco bronze & frosted glass single light hexagon pendant chandelier, circa 1920
Gorgeous pendant light. Six sides. Each frosted glass panels lifts up, making changing the b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Daum Nacy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful hand blow glass with elegant bronze frame c1920's French art deco chandelier by Daum Nancy.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Déco Sculpture by Pierre le Faguays on high Stone Base. Illuminated.
Located in Köln, NW
Silver-plated signed Art Déco bronze sculpure by Pierre le Faguays on a high stone base. 1920s. The figure carries an illuminated alabaster bowl on its hands. High heavy beige stone ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Bronze
Vase with gold, Sign: Daum Nancy France, Style: Art Deco
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy
glass with applications
Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold
French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze Pendant Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful Art Deco Alabaster and gilt bronze three-light chandelier, France, 1910-1920.
Large alabaster dome supported by a gilt bronze frame suspended by three gilt bronze chains c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Blue Shagreen with Lapis Lazuli Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 13.5 inches / width 11.5 inches / depth 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Bronze Runner Sculpture By H. Hans Muller (Austria, 1873-1937)
By Hans Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Hans Muller (Austria, 1873-1937) bronze sculpture of a nude male figure, depicted with his hands to his chest and running, mounted on a Sienna marble base. This is a nice present for...
Category
1910s German Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lady Icarus Gilded Art Deco Statue Adorns Marble French Clock
Located in Oakland, CA
Lady Icarus gilded Art Deco statue adorns French marble clock. A beautiful rendition of the female form of Icarus with Art Deco-style wings spread across the top of this lovely serene female form. Her head is set back in a special way as she contemplates the time and life’s unusual spiritual and psychological pursuits.
A unique piece of Art Deco mythology...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of a Panther, Bronze Cast, Marble, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art DecosSculpture of a panther, bronze cast, marble, France circa 1930
Elegant Art Deco Sculpture of a Panther
- Model by Irenee Rochard, unsigned
- Massive bronze cast, pati...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
21st Century, Hand-Carved Amethyst Crystal and Golden Bronze Box
Located in Calenzano, FI
Amethyst crystal box with cut engravings and golden patinated bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind.
The style of this ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Blue Shagreen with Lapis Lazuli Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 10.5 inches, width 8.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
French Art Deco Milk Glass Large Flush Mount, Bronze Mounted, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco leaded glass ceiling lamp with bronze mounts, France 1950s. Beautiful large conical milky white glass shade reflecting a pleasan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Lead
Italian Art Deco Red and Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This particular and rare bar cabinet was produced in the 1940s in Italy.
It is entirely red lacquered with a gold leaf decoration that makes this cabinet one of a kind.
The profile, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Era Pierre Jules "P.J." Mene 1810-1879 Bronze Greyhound Sculptures
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful pair of bronze greyhound sculptures on marble
created by sculptor Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879).
Impressed signed "P.J. MEN...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco table lamp by Degué
By Degué
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco table lamp with nickeled bronze for the base and glass lampshade from Degué, 1930.
The particularity of the lamp is the shape of the glass, designed like a flower a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Clarté Very Big Sculpture in Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The figurative sculpture "Clarté" is the most important work of Max Le Verrier.
The nearly life-size floor lamp shows a nude lady holding a lighted glass ball.
Famous, very decorative Art Deco Style object...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze Hand Cut Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With frosted and clear hand cut glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports bronze and frosted glass bowls.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Celestial Splendor: 1920's French Art Deco Iron and Bronze Zodiac Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite large one of a kind French High Art Deco chandelier—a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this celestial-inspired light fixt...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Modernist Alabaster and Bronze Three Arm Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Modernist Art Deco three arm chandelier with alabaster up lighter shades. Brass metal frame is patinated in bronze. Chandelier is classical in form and shape made in the 1930's in F...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Minimalist Patinated Bronze Andirons with Etched Motif, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of Art Deco style minimalist patinated bronze andirons with a unique etched motif in the center. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to France or to...
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Figurine Articulated Double Arm Table Lamp, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco bronze figurine double arm table lamp with white art glass tulip shades, France, circa 1930-1939. The adjustable two arms allow variable...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Desk Lamp by Schneider
By Verreries Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco adjustable table lamp by Schneider in great vintage condition. The shade is in clear frosted glass with polished details. Mounted on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jars in murano and gold, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold
Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Enameled Bronze, Glass Shade, France, 1970s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original Art Deco table lamp.
Fully functional electrification.
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: France
Period: 1970-1979
This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art D...
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
A Unique French Art Deco Style Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
A Unique French Art Deco Style Silvered Bronze mounted cut rock crystal two part circular form candlestick of superb quality. This unique thick and heavy rock crystal candlestick is ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco table lamp by Degué
By Degué
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Degué from 1930. Special model with base in marble, bronze in silver and gold and big glass lampshade. In the middle there is the decor of a bird with a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small & Timeless French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Leather Rope, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
French Art Deco elegance for the collectors and enthusiasts of antique light fixtures.
If you are looking for a small size, beautiful, timeless and ready to use alabaster chandeli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920
By Corona
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The rectangular-shaped blue enamel vanity case with silver-coloured enamel borders and carved Coral and rose-cut diamond clasp opening to reveal a mirror, two powder compartments and...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Coral, Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Rock Crystal Fluted Ceiling Fixtures Flush Mount
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Polished Rock Crystal Fluted Ceiling Fixtures
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Brüder Podbira, Art Deco Topaz Glass Vase with Gilded Grid, C.R., circa 1930
Located in Chatham, ON
Brüder Podbira - Antique Art Deco topaz glass vase with gilded grid decoration - the design heavily influenced by the work of Josef Hoffmann and the Wie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Muller Freres ( Pair Available )
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco pendant chandelier by the French artist “Muller Freres“ in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shade with intricate flowers and geometric polished motif det...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Dome Flush Mount, Frosted Glas and Nickeled Bronze, France 1930s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Art Deco Flush Mount, manufactured in France circa 1930 and in classic Art Deco style.
It is in great condition, the nickel has been worn out in some areas where you can glimp...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA. Both pieces have retained their original bronze finish and a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Max Le Verrier, ‘Boubou’, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS
Signed, original black & white marble base, period wiring and fittings.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 6.5 inches
Width: 3.5 inches
Depth: 5.5 inches
ABOUT THE LAMP
A charming and very funny monkey named Boubou, excited by some suspicious sounds, decided to shine a lantern and discover the source and origin. The sculptural interpretation of this scene with a simple plot by a wonderful French sculptor turns a seemingly small trivial table lamp into a real work of art - with such skill the author conveys its emotional state, a mixture of fright and curiosity!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Louis Octave Maxime Le Verrier (French, 1891 – 1973), known more commonly as Max Le Verrier, also known by the pseudonym Artus was a famous French sculptor. He was known for being a pioneer within the Parisian Art Deco movement, creating decorative art objects often made in bronze as well as historical sculptures.
Max le Verrier was born on the in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, in 1891. His mother was Belgian and his father was a Parisian goldsmith and jeweler on Boulevard Malesherbes in Paris. His parents divorced when he was 7 years old. Le Verrier attended several boarding schools (Collège de Verneuil sur Avre) and was a brilliant student. He grew an interest for drawing and art during his education.
However, his father thought that his future would be in farming, therefore he sent Max to study agriculture (St. Sever and La Réole) against Ma’s wishes. However, Max Le Verrier kept his liking for sculpture during his spare time lively. At the age of 16, he returned to Paris and did odd jobs to escape farm-work and to provide for himself. (His father emancipated him, and, as a result, he was left to fend for himself).
In 1909, when he was 18, he left for England. As a foreigner, it was very difficult for him to find a job in London; refusing to come back to France and admitting defeat, he lived very difficult days. From an early age he showed great promise as an artist and sculptor; and after serving in the French army during World War I, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Geneva. During his studies in Switzerland he met fellow sculptors Pierre le Faguays and Marcel Bouraine, who became close friends and with whom he collaborated for much of his life.
After completing his studies, le Verrier returned to France in 1919, and founded his own studio in Paris. It was at this time that he created his first popular sculpture, the famous 'Pelican' - which was the first of a long line of animal...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, René Lalique, Art Hide, and Kifu Augousti. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,798.
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