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Art Deco Wall Decorations

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
French Surrealist Tapestry “Orphée et les Muses” by Lucien Coutaud, 1942
French Surrealist Tapestry “Orphée et les Muses” by Lucien Coutaud, 1942

French Surrealist Tapestry “Orphée et les Muses” by Lucien Coutaud, 1942

By Lucien Coutaud

Located in Miami, FL

Lucien Coutaud “Orphée et les Muses” Tapestry, Pinton Felletin, French Surrealist Textile Art, 1942 Monumental and museum-caliber hand-woven wool tapestry by Lucien Coutaud, titled ...

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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Textile

1930s Wall Mirror, Teak and Plywood, Abstract Design, Germany
1930s Wall Mirror, Teak and Plywood, Abstract Design, Germany

1930s Wall Mirror, Teak and Plywood, Abstract Design, Germany

Located in München, DE

Very rare wall mirror with a teak and plywood back. Made in Germany. Typical abstract design of the 1930s. The wooden back is made of 1 cm thick plywood. The front is teak. The two o...

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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Mirror, Plywood

Nautilus Shell Shadow Box, Art Deco, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Mid-Century
Nautilus Shell Shadow Box, Art Deco, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Mid-Century

Nautilus Shell Shadow Box, Art Deco, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Mid-Century

Located in Round Top, TX

A custom walnut shadow box featuring a natural nautilus shell presented against deep black velvet. The hand-built composition reflects a study in balance, restraint, and material int...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Decorations

Materials

Shell, Glass, Walnut

Cole & Son Wallpaper TEMA E VARIAZIONI Lina Cavalleri Face by Piero Fornasetti
Cole & Son Wallpaper TEMA E VARIAZIONI Lina Cavalleri Face by Piero Fornasetti

Cole & Son Wallpaper TEMA E VARIAZIONI Lina Cavalleri Face by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Torquay, GB

One roll of new old stock unopened Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni (Themes & Variations) face of Lina Cavalleri wallpaper by Cole & Son London circa early 2000s. Purchase around ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

By Arthur Crisp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique early 20th century original still life red and white floral watercolour
Antique early 20th century original still life red and white floral watercolour

Antique early 20th century original still life red and white floral watercolour

Located in Ebberup, DK

This is a stylish original watercolor still life flower drawing estimated to be from the 1920s. One of the flowers is painted in shades of red and white with green leaves, the othe...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Rare Original Antique Poster Fokine Ballets Russe Bakst Scheherazade Art Deco
Rare Original Antique Poster Fokine Ballets Russe Bakst Scheherazade Art Deco

Rare Original Antique Poster Fokine Ballets Russe Bakst Scheherazade Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Rare original antique poster for the Fokine Ballet at the New Theatre featuring The Royal Swedish Opera - Det Ny Teater Kl. 8 Fokin Baletter Fra Kungl. Teatern Stockholm - depicting ...

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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway
Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway

Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Art Deco travel poster issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway for Evian les Bains The Wonderful Savoy Spa featuring stunning artwork by the French artist ...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal

By Jean-Jacques Lachenal

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal. Floral pattern ,red tulips and blue flowers. Geometrical border. Diameter / 9.8 inches H / 1.8 inches. Jean-Jacques Lachen...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

Monumental 1991 Abstract Oil Painting in Earth Tones Signed L. Lizardo
Monumental 1991 Abstract Oil Painting in Earth Tones Signed L. Lizardo

Monumental 1991 Abstract Oil Painting in Earth Tones Signed L. Lizardo

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A monumental abstract oil painting dated 1991, signed “L. Lizardo,” and executed in a richly layered palette of burnt sienna, ochre, umber, and charcoal. The composition evokes a se...

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1990s Venezuelan Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

"At the Beach", Art Deco Relief Sculptures, Swimmers and Borzoi, Gold & Ivory
"At the Beach", Art Deco Relief Sculptures, Swimmers and Borzoi, Gold & Ivory

"At the Beach", Art Deco Relief Sculptures, Swimmers and Borzoi, Gold & Ivory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These elegant and high-style Art Deco pierced sculptural panels, very rare, depict two tall, slender, impossibly elegant figures on the beach: a tall, athletic young man in a swimsui...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Art Deco Brass Wall Sculptures: Saint George, Princess & Dragon, Set of 2
Art Deco Brass Wall Sculptures: Saint George, Princess & Dragon, Set of 2

Art Deco Brass Wall Sculptures: Saint George, Princess & Dragon, Set of 2

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Art Deco Brass Wall Plaques – Saint George, The Dragon and The Princess, Set of 2 Relief Sculptures A beautifully sculpted pair of Art Deco brass wall plaques illustrating the legen...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell, C.1920
Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell, C.1920

Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell, C.1920

By Mabel Lucie Attwell

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely image by Mabel Lucie Attwell Lithograph. Originally a plate from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie Published circa 1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the a...

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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique 19th cent. portrait oil painting from Denmark of woman at spinning wheel
Antique 19th cent. portrait oil painting from Denmark of woman at spinning wheel

Antique 19th cent. portrait oil painting from Denmark of woman at spinning wheel

Located in Ebberup, DK

A finely detailed 19th-century oil painting depicting a woman seated indoors at a spinning wheel, engaged in the traditional craft of spinning thread. The composition is rich with do...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Maurice Joron (1883-1927) Portrait of a Woman circa 1920
Maurice Joron (1883-1927) Portrait of a Woman circa 1920

Maurice Joron (1883-1927) Portrait of a Woman circa 1920

By Maurice Rinck

Located in CA, CA

Maurice JORON, born in Paris in 1883, died in Vaucresson in 1937. He entered Fernand Cormon's studio at the Beaux-Arts in Paris. But the academic teaching did not appeal to him. He ...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell. C.1920
Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell. C.1920

Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell. C.1920

By Mabel Lucie Attwell

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely image by Mabel Lucie Attwell Lithograph. Originally a plate from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie Published C.1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...

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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Swiss Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Golf Emil Cardinaux
Original Antique Swiss Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Golf Emil Cardinaux

Original Antique Swiss Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Golf Emil Cardinaux

By Emile Cardinaux

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster for the Palace Hotel St. Moritz Switzerland featuring a stunning design by the notable Swiss artist Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting guests enjoyin...

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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920
Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920

Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and meaningful fine work of art. This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s
Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s

Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper
Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 41" wide x 58" The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Pair Midcentury Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces, Handcrafted Cocoon Shape
Pair Midcentury Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces, Handcrafted Cocoon Shape

Pair Midcentury Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces, Handcrafted Cocoon Shape

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster wall lights. This exquisite pair of wall sconces was handcrafted in Europe during the mid-late 20th century, circa the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Alabaster, Iron

Art Deco Flapper Fashion Illustration "Tanz" Prints Frames by Vala Moro, Pair
Art Deco Flapper Fashion Illustration "Tanz" Prints Frames by Vala Moro, Pair

Art Deco Flapper Fashion Illustration "Tanz" Prints Frames by Vala Moro, Pair

By Vala Moro

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This striking pair of Art Deco flapper fashion "Tanz" prints by Vala Moro captures the elegance and glamour of the 1920s. Each illustration features a stylishly dressed flapper frame...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Signed
Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Signed

Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Signed

By Caroline Burnett

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful view of a street scene in Paris, France. This painting perfectly depicts life in Paris with its restaurants, busy streets, cafes, hotels, monuments, and wonderful archite...

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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Antique Swiss Winter Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Switzerland
Original Antique Swiss Winter Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Switzerland

Original Antique Swiss Winter Travel Poster Palace Hotel St Moritz Switzerland

By Emile Cardinaux

Located in London, GB

Original antique winter travel poster for the Palace Hotel St. Moritz Switzerland featuring a stunning design by the notable Swiss artist Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting a group...

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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Portrait of Boxer, 1936 Olympics", Striking View of Umberto Pittori, Italy
"Portrait of Boxer, 1936 Olympics", Striking View of Umberto Pittori, Italy

"Portrait of Boxer, 1936 Olympics", Striking View of Umberto Pittori, Italy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This bold and vivid portrait of boxer Umberto Pittori, painted during the 1936 Olympics in Germany, is a striking view of an Italian athlete painted by a Swedish artist in Germany. ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French
Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French

Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Antique  French Woven Silk  Neyret Frerer Stevengraph - THE PALM SUNDAY .
Antique  French Woven Silk  Neyret Frerer Stevengraph - THE PALM SUNDAY .

Antique French Woven Silk Neyret Frerer Stevengraph - THE PALM SUNDAY .

By Elisabeth Sonrel

Located in Den Haag, NL

Woven on the Jacquard ribbon looms of the renowned Neyret brothers Rothers weavers House in st Etienne France . This antique woven Stevengraph is based on the painting 'LES RAMEAUX' (The palm Sunday) by French artist , Elisabeth Sonrel...

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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Silk

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice modern Art Deco design needlepoint French tapestry entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with wool on the cotton foundation. This tapestry features a lush, nature-i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Art Deco Outdoor Hook for Shopping Bags Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Outdoor Hook for Shopping Bags Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Outdoor Hook for Shopping Bags Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Outdoor Hook for Shopping Bags Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Brass

Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver
Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver

Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver

By Luis Quintanilla

Located in London, GB

Rare original vintage travel poster advertising the Playa de Madrid a quince minutos de la Puerta del Sol / Beach of Madrid fifteen minutes from the Gate of the Sun - featuring a sty...

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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934
Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934

Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934

Located in Paris, IDF

French artist Gabriel Laneyrie made this petit-point needlework panel in Paris in 1934, named La porteuse d’eau, The water bearer. The tapestry displays a beautiful France province ...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia
Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia

Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising the Piscina Familias / Family Pool at the popular 1920s-1940s beach resort of Balneario San Sebastian in Barcelona Spain featuring a stunni...

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1920s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pal Fried Nude Portrait Oil on Canvas
Pal Fried Nude Portrait Oil on Canvas

Pal Fried Nude Portrait Oil on Canvas

By Pal Fried

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 Wall Decorations

Vicky Montesinos Art Deco Style Color Serigraph Limited Edition Signed
Vicky Montesinos Art Deco Style Color Serigraph Limited Edition Signed

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 Wall Decorations

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Silver Leaf

Vintage European Roe Deer Antlers on Hand-Carved Black Forest Plaque, circa 1930
Vintage European Roe Deer Antlers on Hand-Carved Black Forest Plaque, circa 1930

Vintage European Roe Deer Antlers on Hand-Carved Black Forest Plaque, circa 1930

Located in Praha, CZ

A striking example of traditional European hunting decor, this vintage roe deer trophy features natural antlers mounted on a finely hand-carved Black Forest wooden plaque. The dark-s...

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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Bone

Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt

Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...

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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

1979 Pierre Fix-Masseau EXACTITUDE ETAT Lithograph Vintage Poster Made In Paris
1979 Pierre Fix-Masseau EXACTITUDE ETAT Lithograph Vintage Poster Made In Paris

1979 Pierre Fix-Masseau EXACTITUDE ETAT Lithograph Vintage Poster Made In Paris

By Pierre Fix-Masseau

Located in Turku, Finland

This gorgeous & rare Art Deco stone lithograph poster was designed by the great French poster artist Fix Masseau and it was originally released in 1932. This copy was printed in Fran...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Plexiglass, Paper

Cappiello, Original Alcohol Poster, Cognac Monnet, Salamander, Liquor, Sun, 1927
Cappiello, Original Alcohol Poster, Cognac Monnet, Salamander, Liquor, Sun, 1927

Cappiello, Original Alcohol Poster, Cognac Monnet, Salamander, Liquor, Sun, 1927

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Cognac Monnet dating from 1927 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: ..Du soleil dans un verre.. Cognac Monnet Date: 1927 Size: 52 x 78.7 in / 132 x 200 cm Printer : Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello – Les Ateliers d’art Devambez, 32 Rue Beaujon_Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Details: Poster for the promotion of Cognac Monnet. Maison Monnet was founded in 1838. In 1897, Jean-Gabriel Monnet chose the emblem of the salamander to decorate his bottles. The salamander is a mythical animal with the power to triumph over flames. Leonetto Cappiello is an Italian painter, illustrator, caricaturist and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s , continues with “Les Imprimeries Réunies” and begins, at the same period, to work regularly for the publisher Devambez, with whom he signs, from 1921 to 1936, an exclusive contract. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Male Nude Frieze", Art Deco Sculptural Panel, Bertoni, Traction Avant Designer
"Male Nude Frieze", Art Deco Sculptural Panel, Bertoni, Traction Avant Designer

"Male Nude Frieze", Art Deco Sculptural Panel, Bertoni, Traction Avant Designer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the 1930s, when Italy was once again valorizing and idealizing the male nude -- witness the famous crescent of nude male athletes at the Foro Italico in Rome -- this silvered bron...

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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Bronze

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s
"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

By William L'Engle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting with allegorical meaning -- like so many murals painted in the 1920s and 1930s -- this large work by William L'Engle depicts five nude male figures laboring in the field, symbolizing life in Provincetown, Massachusetts. A Black male figure in the foreground is planting crops, while two other figures in the distance are pulling a rope, perhaps alluding to fishing boats tied up at the dock, while another nude seems to be sinking into sleep beneath a pier -- all with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the background. L'Engle called this "The Five Josephs," perhaps referring to Joseph of Arimathea and other figures in the New Testament. William L'Engle was a towering figure in the Provincetown art colony, and was extremely well connected with America's artistic elite, starting with his trip to Europe as a young man with Waldo Pierce and George Biddle. Over time, William and his life Lucy became close to a wide range of important figures in painting, theater and the arts, including Charles Hawthorne, Eugene O'Neill, Gerrit Beneker, John Dos Passos, Edmund Wilson and Mary McCarthy, William and Marguerite Zorach, Edna St. Vincent-Millay, Charles Demuth, Childe Hassam, George Biddle, Edwin Dickinson...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size
"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully and sensitively painted, this view of a young, nude male model, facing away from the viewer, places him in an artist's studio or atelier, with painters and their easels v...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

"Portrait of Blonde Youth", 1931 Hagemeyer Photo of Orrick Law Firm Relation
"Portrait of Blonde Youth", 1931 Hagemeyer Photo of Orrick Law Firm Relation

"Portrait of Blonde Youth", 1931 Hagemeyer Photo of Orrick Law Firm Relation

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This bold, strong view of a blonde youth -- his name was Daniel Orrick -- was made by Johan Hagemeyer, an important California photographer who was encouraged to pursue his work by n...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950
"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950

"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and striking Art Deco fabric panel, featuring a running deer in a forest expressed in rich red and maize, was designed by Rockwell Kent for Bloomcraft Inc. in 1950. The de...

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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Fabric

"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934
"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934

"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934

By José Ortega

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes
"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Monumental and quite extraordinary, this utopian scene -- all cast in a lovely, warm glow -- depicts a wide range of nude figures, mostly male, in a grassy river valley between mount...

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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Vintage Bugatti "Le Champion du Monde 1926" Racing Print, Art Deco
Vintage Bugatti "Le Champion du Monde 1926" Racing Print, Art Deco

Vintage Bugatti "Le Champion du Monde 1926" Racing Print, Art Deco

Located in San Carlos, CA

This striking vintage-style print pays tribute to Bugatti and its legendary racing legacy, featuring the iconic Art Deco composition Le Champion du Monde 1926. The bold graphic desig...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco
Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco

Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original antique Swedish movie poster for the 1919 silent French comedy film The Little Cafe / Lilla Kafeet / Le Petit Café directed by Raymond Bernard and starring the French comedi...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland
Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland

Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland

Located in Rīga, LV

Art Deco style wool Rya Rug with a geometric pattern. Dimensions: H(without/with fringe) 143/166 cm, W 108 cm, D 0.5 cm

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1930s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

1927 Etching of Bowling Green Park New York by Anton Schutz
1927 Etching of Bowling Green Park New York by Anton Schutz

1927 Etching of Bowling Green Park New York by Anton Schutz

By Anton Schutz

Located in Chicago, IL

This signed etching of Bowling Green Park was done by Anton Schutz. It is dated 1927. It depicts a bustling scene in the Financial District of Lower Manh...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Kippel and the Bietschhorn Oil on Canvas Swiss Alps
Kippel and the Bietschhorn Oil on Canvas Swiss Alps

Kippel and the Bietschhorn Oil on Canvas Swiss Alps

Located in Vo', Veneto

Kippel and the Bietschhorn Oil on Canvas Technical information: Period: 1920 Approx Origin: Switzerland Artist: Humbert Heusser Technique: oil on canvas Artwork dimensions: 38 cm ×...

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1910s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Berlin Germany Jupp Wiertz Art Deco
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Berlin Germany Jupp Wiertz Art Deco

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Berlin Germany Jupp Wiertz Art Deco

By Jupp Wiertz

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Germany published by the German State Railway RDV Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr featuring a stunning Art Deco desig...

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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

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