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Art Deco Contemporary 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
Set Cadahe - Wall Mirrors with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures...
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2010s German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

'Sunset Dogs' A Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting by Vera Jefferson, 2024
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Sunset Dogs' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting a group of galloping hunting hounds, racing across the hills at sunset. Set against a stylised, abst...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paint

'Moonlight Canter' Contemporary Oil on Camvas Painting by Vera Jefferson, 2024
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Moonlight Canter' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting a group of galloping horses, set against a stylised, abstract background. Signed 'V Jefferson' ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paint

Untitled Signed Serigraph by Erté
Located in Skokie, IL
Untitled Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté A fantastical hand-signed serigraph on paper by famed French-Russian artist Erté (1892-1990). This unusual piece embodies the spirit of Art De...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paint, Wood

"Sagittarius" Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté
Located in Skokie, IL
"Sagittarius" Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté A hand-signed serigraph on paper by famed French-Russian artist Erté (1892-1990). This stunning, beautiful and vibrant piece embodies the...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Wood, Paint

Ice Queen, portrait, pastel colored mirror artwork made of plexiglass
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
The Ice Queen is a design piece by Eveline Schram. The pastel colored portrait is made of a diverse array of plexiglass materials, including reflective mirror surfaces. The artwork i...
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2010s European Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Plexiglass

Set Hebi - Wall Mirrors with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures...
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2010s German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

'Gazing at the Pond' A Contemporary Oil on Canvas by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Gazing Into The Pond' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting swirling goldfish against a blue, stylised, abstract background. Signed V Jefferson to lowe...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paint

'Mystical Moon Birds' Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Mystical Moon Birds' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting swirling moonlit skylarks against a blue, stylised, abstract back...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paint

Leon Leyritz Lead Wall Sculpture
By Leon Leyritz
Located in Dronten, NL
A renowned sculptor from the 1920s onwards, Leon Leyritz (1888-1976) was also close to the world of music, including friendship with Maurice Ravel for whom he realized a portrait bus...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Steel, Lead

Double Sided Christmas Stocking Made from Chinese Deco Rug Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Christmas Stocking was made from a late 19th or Early 20th C. Chinese rug fragments. Please note, this stocking was made from Chinese rug fragments.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Wool

Romain De Tirtoff aka Erte The Tempest Limited Edition Art Deco Motif Serigraph
Located in Tustin, CA
"The Temptest" is a limited edition, serigraph by the father of Art Deco, Erte, (1892-1990). Based on a costume drawing created for Madame Rasimi's theatrical production at Bataclan,...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paper

'Pears in Moonlight' A Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Pear Tree in Moonlight' An Art Deco style contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting a pear tree bearing golden fruit amongst a stylised background. Signed V Jefferson to low...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

"Spirit of Oshkosh, " Art Deco Mural Study by Eugene Savage, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very rare and important study for "The Spirit of Oshkosh," a major mural in Wisconsin, was painted by Eugene Savage in 1937. Savage is best know...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

'Three Siamese Cats' A Contemporary Oil On Canvas by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three Siamese Cats' An Art Deco style contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting Siamese cats stretching amongst a stylised background. Signed V Jefferson to lower right. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Three WPA Era Paintings, American, circa 1930s-1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Brick mason oil painting, American, circa 1930s. It ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vicky Montesinos Art Deco Style Color Serigraph Limited Edition Signed
By Vicky Montesinos
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderfully decorative color lithograph by Victoria (Vicky) Montesinos. It depicts an elegant lady from the Art Deco Period wearing a hat decorated with roses. The large hat covering...
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20th Century Mexican Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Car with Light, Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2013
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car with light 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. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña...
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2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Steel

Set Anbito, Wall Mirrors with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
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2010s German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Magnets, Aluminum

Monumental Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Transom Window Hanging Panel
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century leaded stained glass window hanging panel. Features a field of red with accents of amber, blue and purple. At the center is a rose wit...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Lead

Roberto Tortoli French Art Deco Style Color Lithograph
Located in Miami, FL
A fine decorative color lithograph in the French Art Deco style. Signed and Numbered. Presented in a custom Hollywood Regency style frame. Measures: 27 1/4" W x 33 1/4' H x 2" D F...
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20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Glass, Paper

Roberto Tortoli Art Deco Color Lithograph in the Manner of Erté
Located in Miami, FL
A fine decorative color lithograph in the Art Deco style. Signed and Numbered by the artist, Roberto Tortoli (Italian). Presented in a custom Hol...
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20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Paper

Vintage Silk Thread Wall Art Flora and Fauna Painting Featuring Peacocks
Located in Miami, FL
Original signed artwork of Suzhou embroidery and its important to Chinese culture as an art form. Stunningly beautiful and traditional work in this...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

'Instrument' an Art Deco Style Contemporary Painting by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Instrument' An Art Deco style contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting various instruments amongst a stylised background. Signed V Jefferson t...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Set Anto - wall mirrors with plexiglass, design sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall an...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Surrealist Lithographs by Wassily Kandinsky and Andre Masson, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Surrealist Lithographs, by Wassily Kandinsky and Andre Masson for the limited edition 1938 portfolio Verve and printed by the famed French printer Mourlot. The one seen ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Three Itzchak Tarkay Serigraphs of Nudes
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Itzchak Tarkay serigraphs of nudes. Each By Itzchak Tarkay who was born in 1935 at the Yugoslav-Hungarian border all are finely f...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Chromed steel faces, Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2013
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chromed steel faces 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. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña Marcelo Peña / Artiste: Chileno Born in Chile, resides in Argentina Designer, creative and multifaceted. Inspired by the great masters of the Bauhaus and Art Deco movement. The " dreams of this artist" materialize in sculptures, masks, car design , lamp, furniture and an innumerable amount of objects that intervene from the world of the artist s imagination, printing his work an aesthetic and functional sense. Diferent materials play in their designs, wood, aluminum, bronze or copper and white metals. National design award 1998 Chile. Exhibition in Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach 2014. Works presented by exhibitors at the Antiques show...
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2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Steel

Gulls Dipping for Fish Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Gulls Dipping for Fish' a Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting seagulls diving into a stylised ocean. Signed V Jefferson to lower right. Vera Jefferson trained at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Bronze-Patina Brass Mirror by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ginko mirror by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The piece is both sculptural and graphic with its organic shape and floating cut out mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Bronze-Patina Brass Mirror by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ginko mirror by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The piece is both sculptural and graphic with its organic shape and floating cut out mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Greta Carmen Figurative Oil Painting American Modern Surrealist Artwork
Located in Miami, FL
Figurative surreal oil painting by American modernist artist Greta Carmen. This original painting is bursting with eye catching colors and details have s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Surrealist Lithographs by Wassily Kandinsky and Andre Masson, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Surrealist Lithographs, by Wassily Kandinsky and Andre Masson for the limited edition 1938 portfolio Verve and printed by the famed French printer Mourlot. The one seen ...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Art Deco Majestic Wall Art Sculpture Piece Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Majestic Wall Art Piece, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A sublime piece of wall art conceived to restructure the surrounding space. Simple, sublim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Marble, Brass

Erte Lafayette Serigraph, Romain De Tirtoff Framed, Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
Erte Lafayette Serigraph ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF Circa 1970s 1980s. This is an AP (Artist Proof) In wonderful condition. Already framed in a gold frame. Art Deco style, great colors on this. Erté—a...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Etre Wall Art Plate with Female and Serpent Snake Design, 1987
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco decorative bone china porcelain wall art plate with female figure and serpent snake design by Erte, 1987. Known as 'Beauty & Bo...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Nude Oil Painting Signed Maubri
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French nude painting (oil on canvas) with original frame signed Maubri.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Canvas

1986 Lets Fall in Love by Earl Linderman Art Deco Style Oil Painting
By Earl Linderman
Located in Dayton, OH
1986 lets fall in love by Earl Linderman b.1931 Art Deco style oil painting, measures: 49" Born 1931, (American) As a child, growing up in the 1930s and 1940s, Earl Linderman was fascinated by the comic strips and Saturday matinees. He would spend countless hours drawing these characters, forming the foundation of his future as an artist of extraordinary imagination and execution. By the time he was in high school, Linderman was creating his own art, featuring heroes involved in adventurous dramas. Things have not changed much for the man who, since the early 1970s, has been exciting art aficionados with his series, The True and Incredible Adventures of Doktor Thrill...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Paint

Large Beautiful Oil on Canvas of a Flower Setup from 1936 by Ludvig Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Large beautiful oil on canvas of a flower setup by Ludvig Jacobsen from 1936. Great English country house style.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Fashion Print Gouache
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco French fashion plate gouache dates to 1923 and definitely takes on an orientalist flair with stylized Asian details in the garments. About the fashion designer...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Paper

Andy Warhol, Offset Lithograph with Collage of Colored Leather Samples, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol (1928-1987). 1960, Untitled (Fleming-Joffe Colors). Offset lithograph with collage of colored leather samples. 23 3/4 in. high x 17 7/8 ...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Leather, Paper

Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old school country club, bar, or gentleman's study. Framed in cle...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

"Polichinelle with a Book" Lithograph
By Gino Severini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rare pochoir by Gino Severini is titled "Polichinelle au livre" which translates to "Polichinelle with a Book"and dates to the 1930s and was recentl...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Three Oil on Canvas by A. G. Marco, Spain, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three oil on canvas by A. G. Marco, Spain. Dimensions: Meninas: 44.5 x 28. Harlequin: 45.5 x 35.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Contemporary Art

Pal Fried Nude Portrait Oil on Canvas
Located in San Diego, CA
Nude portrait oil on canvas by Hungarian/American artist Pal Fried. Excellent overall condition in period frame with a light vertical scratch line running along the lower middle as s...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Art Deco Engraving by George Barbier from Chansons De Bilitis Portfolio Framed
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely sensual rare French Art Deco engraving from the coveted portfolio Chansons de Bilitis in the 1920s France is by the famed artist; George Barbier. It is exquisitely executed with an Egyptian Revival feel with Art Deco influences of wonderful colors and sensual subject matter. It has been recently custom museum quality reframed with a gold leaf frame with red clay under rub and silk mat. There is a gold thin inner liner frame inside of the silk mat to enhance the custom framing to a higher level. The colored part of the engraving size is 6.5" W x 7" H. There is a tan silk mat that is 3" all around with a 4" Bottom size. This Art Deco work of art is a true beauty. This is from the late 1920s. There were only 133 copies produced making this portfolio a very special and sought after achievement of pure art deco illustration...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

Hildegard Katarina Thorell Painting
By Hildegard Katarina Thorell
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Landscape painting oil on canvas signed by: Hildegard Katarina Thorell Bio: Hildegard Katarina Thorell, (nee Bergendal), (May 22, 1850–February 2, 1930) was a Swedish painter. Thorell was born in Kroppa parish, Värmland County on 22 February 1930. She was the daughter of an ironworks owner. In 1872 she married to the auditor O.R. Thorell. She studied at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm 1876 - 1879, where she was the only married female student. After that Thorell was apprenticed to Bertha Wegmann...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Wood, Canvas

Art Deco Beach Scene Painting by Martin Lindenau
By Martin Lindenau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painting depicting summer beach scene. Signed by Martin Lindenau on lower right hand side. Decorative frame with gold leaf.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Edouard Chimot Art Deco Watercolor Yellow, Orange, Gray Custom Framed French
By Eduard Chimot
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and erotic one of a kind signed watercolor by Edouard Chimot was painted in the 1920's. He worked a lot in erotica. Chimot reached his peak of his career in the 1920's ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Contemporary Art

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Wood, Paint, Paper

'Deer at Dusk' A Contemporary Oil on Canvas by Vera Jefferson
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Deer At Dusk' An Art Deco Style Contemporary painting by Vera Jefferson depicting galloping deer against a stylised woodland background. Signed V Jefferson to lower right. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Set Cadabi - Wall Mirrors with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Art Deco contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco contemporary 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 contemporary art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paint, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco contemporary art made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original contemporary art, popular names associated with this style include Andreas Berlin, Wassily Kandinsky, André Masson, and R & Y 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 contemporary art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $2,611.

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