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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
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed
By Jules Pascin, Hermine David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, oil on cardboard linen, signed. Framed. Hermine Lionette Cartan David (19 April 1886 in Paris – 1 December 1970 in Bry-sur-Marne) was a French painter and the wife of Jules Pascin, also a painter. She became one of the Ecole de Paris artists...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Archer and Standing Nude, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created early in De Lue's career, possibly when he worked in the New York studio of Bryant Baker, this handsome Art Deco drawing depicts a nude male figur...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Fruits of Land and Sea, " Pair of Art Deco Mural Studies with Mermaids by Briggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic and beautiful examples of Art Deco allegorical painting, this pair of mural studies depicts nude mermaid figures, each holding symbols of the fruits of land and sea. One is holding ears of corn and other produce from the earth, while the other is holding a strand of pearls and a cornucopia with coral and other living things from the ocean. Both figures are surrounded by the undulating waves of the ocean in a lovely blue. The paintings are by Adelaide Briggs...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

French Art Deco Chimney Sweep Lithograph Poster
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco chimney sweep lithograph poster, France or Brussels, circa 1930s. It measures an impressive 63" height x 48" width. It has been professio...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Old Original Art Deco Skier / Ski Resort Advertising Poster, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Original poster, no later copy! - Framed - Marked by author and printing company.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper

Tinos Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Tinos bronze, Denmark, 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Bronze

884 - Tapestry Aubusson of the 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Dimension: 235 x 175 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Dragon Fly Murano Glass Handmade Art Installation Blue, Sliver, Gold, Color
Located in Sopot, Pomorskie
A sculpture, an art installation on a wall, or a lamp combine many elements of art. Inspired by real dragonfly wings, this work of art was shown for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass

800 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 x 75 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Original Antique Poster Cellemail Le Premier Email A Froid Francais Enamel Paint
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Cellemail le premier email a froid Francais / Cellemail the best French cold enamel featuring a great design of a worker in brown overalls...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Siamese Twins, " Fabulous Art Deco Portrait with Siamese Cat and Female Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The artist behind this striking and original Art Deco portrait -- Agnes Tait -- is clearly emphasizing the parallels between a female figure and her Siamese cat, both shown with heavily-shadowed blue eyes and short, dark hair, the feline crouching familiarly on the shoulder of her companion. Because Tait painted a series of portraits for Florenz Ziegfeld of the young women who performed in the Ziegfeld Follies in 1932, it's possible that the figure here was one of her subjects. The woman is wearing an elegant black gown that bares her upper chest, and the background is a lovely shade of reddish purple. Tait was a native New Yorker, studying in her youth at the National Academy of Design under Leon Kroll and others, before becoming a WPA painter in the 1930s. She painted a series of tropical scenes for the United Fruit Company...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

ALFRED COUTURAUD Large 19th Century French Seascape Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Miami, FL
A fine original seascape painting in its original hand carved gilt wood frame. This large work of art is painted on canvas and has recently been cleaned to display its delightful det...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

"Floating Man, " Study for Ceiling Mural with Male Nude by Allyn Cox, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Floating Man," study for ceiling mural with male nude by Allyn Cox, 1920s This dramatic drawing, which demonstrates the artist's mastery of the human fi...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

1930s "English Toy Spaniel" Oil on Canvas in Burl Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive oil on canvas depicting an English toy spaniel, circa 1930s. Original frame is a handsome walnut burl. Light wear consistent with age / use. Si...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Burl

Aluminia Copenhagen, Hollow Dish with Polychrome Peacock Tail Decoration, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
BJ Berthe Jessen (BJ) Aluminia Copenhagen. Hollow dish with polychrome peacock tail decoration, signed Danemark - design Royal Copenhague.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Pop Art Exhibition Poster, 'Adami' 1976, Galerie Maeght
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Pop Art exhibition poster, 'Adami' 1976, Galerie Maeght Original vintage poster promoting the work of the famous Spanish pop artist, Adam...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Curtains Hooks, Wall Brackets, in Solid Brass, Art Deco Period from France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare pair of curtains hooks, difficult to find from this period: Art Deco. They are authentics. These wall bracket are used to support the curtains, ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Brass

Painted Canvas, Birds and Foliage, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas figuring birds in the middle of large foliage and flowery gilt scrolls. Brown background. Linen raw canvas hand painted with natural pigments and background silvere...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Linen, Canvas

"Man in Black and White, " Remarkable Portrait of Young Man by Cohen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and intense, this portrait -- or perhaps self-portrait -- of a young man with pale skin, dark, flowing hair and a direct stare was painted by T. Cohen in the first decades of th...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Blonde Youth, " Impressionist Portrait of Staffan Nyblom by Swedish Painter
By Ture Lennart Nyblom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This handsome and affectionate portrait of a young man, his tousled blonde hair glinting in the light, was painted by the subject's father, the Swedish artist Ture Lennart Nyblom. The artist's brushstrokes are loose and confident, and he beautifully captures the ruddy complexion, blue jacket and white collar of his subject, Staffan. The youth's appearance suggests that he sat for his portrait in his school uniform...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

795 - Mechanical Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Mechanical tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 x 110 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Calumet 1 / Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition limited to 99 copies Measures: 24” x 16”  36” x 24”.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Rare Set of Two Framed Oil Paintings by Ivan da Silva Bruhns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of two small framed oil paintings by Ivan da Silva Bruhns, (Paris, 1881-Antibes, 1980). Unique works. Signed. Each panel is 9 in. wi...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Large Round Art Deco Etched Glass Wall Art Signed Maix
By Jallot & Marx
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Deco framed scene of a huntress, gazelles, and jungle on etched and blasted glass with sepia, signed Maix, for Jallot & Marx, circa 1930s.
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Glass

Original Vintage Art Deco Gardening Poster, 'L’ Art L’Ecole', 1931 by R. Rochett
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage Art Deco Gardening Poster, 'L’ Art L’Ecole', 1931 by R. Rochette Original Art Deco poster featuring children gardening. This poster was designed by R. Rochette, t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Alfons Verheyen, "la mort du poète", circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alfons Verheyen, (1903-1990) "la mort du poète", circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

Yves Diey, Art Deco Etching circa 1940, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Diey, Art Deco etching after the painting "Jeune Femme" (1935), circa 1940, signed.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Oil On Canvas "Best Friends", Signed G. Hoy, 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely large oil on canvas "Best Friends" signed by the artist G. Hoy, 1930, depicting a young noble boy having a rest aside his best friend - a big Landseer dog...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Carnival de Nice France Historical Journal French Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
A historical piece of nostalgic journal art dated 1912, Carnival or Carnaval de Nice, France from Le Petit Journal. Two years prior to the First World...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Cubistic Painting of a Boy Reading, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cubistic painting of a school boy reading. Oil on canvas. Faded signature of lower left hand corner. Newly framed in grey and gold leaf.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

'Bandol' Sports & Ski Art Deco 1930s Original Vintage Poster by Andre Bermond
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Beautiful Art Deco poster for 'Bandol', a modern resort area in Europe. It began as a health resort for the upper class at the end of the 18th century during the cooler, winter month...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Art Deco Painting of Spanish Dancer by Yves Diey
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco painting of Spanish dancer by Yves Diey.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Capricorn, " Important Art Deco Tile with Zodiac Theme by MacLeary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Bonnie MacLeary, a Texas-born sculptor famed for her "Aspiration" and "Ouch" bronzes, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

"Through the Archway, " Atmospheric Watercolor Scene in Gray and Red by Storck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Atmospheric and full of depth, this view of an old European archway, with high-chimneyed houses beyond and crowds of people below, was painted in the 1930s by J. Alvin Storck, a Chic...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Nude Study, " Rare and Important Drawing by John Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this drawing depicts a male nude, the artist here is clearly focusing on the power of his arms, hands and legs in particular. John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Charcoal, Paper

Set of Six Art Deco Illustrations
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Set of six blue crayon vignettes, possibly designs for later Art Deco illustrations or paintings. Media: blue crayon on paper in later frame. ...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Yves Diey, Art Deco Etching, Signed, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Diey, Art Deco etching, signed, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Standing Male Nude, " Extraordinary Drawing for Boxer Sculptures by Cecil Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely drawn in pencil and a feather, light ink wash, creating a pale, ghostly image that is refined and haunting, this full length male nude was accomplished by Cecil de Blaquiere Howard...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Stones / Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic. Edition limited to 99 copies. Measures: 24” x 16”  30” x 40”.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

'The Animal Kingdom, ' Art Deco Mural Study with Male Nudes by John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
To our knowledge, this study is the only known image of this mural, created by John Garth to show an idealized Man at work and at play, all nude or semi-nude, and accompanied by anim...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paint

French Art Deco Gold Lacquered Floral Wall Panel
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco (1930s) large cream and gold lacquered painted stucco on wood wall panel depicting birds within a floral design. (signed: PIERRE BOBOT)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Stucco, Lacquer

Art Deco Green Colored Glazed Vintage Tile by Michael Powolny circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco green colored glazed vintage tile, which shows a motif with a violinist. An amazing vintage tile designed by Michael Powolny, circa 1925, ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Wallpaper Design, France, Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
Wallpaper design. Watercolor painting on paper representing Chinese masks, France, Art Deco, 1920s. Dimensions: 49.5 x 49.5cm excl frame. Another wallpape...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Painted Canvas, Birds and Foliage, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas figuring birds in the middle of large foliage and flowery gilt scrolls. Brown background. Linen raw canvas hand painted with natural pigments and background silvere...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Linen

Art Deco Pochoir Fashion Prints Le Retour by Georges Barbier and Petrole Hahn
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible antique Art Deco hand-colored (pochoir) fashion plate image entitled “Le Retour" by one of the greatest designers and illustrators, Georges Barbier (1892-1932). Le Retour...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Barovier & Toso Glass Blocks with Gold Tulip Sconces, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pair of Barovier sconces with glass blocks ending and delicious hand blown gold tulips. We have 2 pairs and available also a magn...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Blown Glass

French Art Deco Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Artist Charles Ventrillon-Horber (1899-1977) has created a beautiful Madonna scene of a mother and child, with a beautiful floral background, circa 1930s, with original gold leaf frame.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Impressionist Oil Painting Industrial Tugboat Scene by Hayley Lever
By Richard Hayley Lever
Located in Toledo, OH
Impressionist oil painting industrial tugboat scene on board by Hayley Lever, 1875-1958. Australian American who studied in London and moved to America in 1911. Exhibited primarily i...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wood

Extremely Rare Maurice Dufrene for La Maitrise Art Deco Rug, 1922
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this carpet for the famed studio La Maitrise of Les Galeries Lafayette in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. His imaginative work a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Wool

Exotic Bird Frieze, Art Deco Decorative Painting by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In a superb example of Art Deco decorative painting influenced by Medieval motifs, this frieze painting by famous muralist Dunbar Beck is saturated wit...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Gouache

"Footlight Parade / Viva le Donne" Original Italian Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Footlight Parade (1933) This poster features a great Art Deco design. The film starred James Cagney, Joan Blondell a...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

French School "L 'Homme Chic" Mens Fashion Original Pochoir Print, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
French School "L 'Homme Chic" mens fashion original pochoir print, circa 1930 Vintage French fashion pochoir by Kossuth, Paris. Pochoir is a sten...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Calumet 2 / Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition limited to 99 copies Measures: 24” x 16”  36” x 24”.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Hampton Pond/Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic. Edition limited to 99 copies. Measures: 24” x 16”  30” x 40”.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Moon over Clouds / Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition Limited to 99 copies Measures: 24’’ x 16’’  36’’ x 24’’.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

'La Legere Rapide "New Home", Original Vintage Sewing Poster, circa 1895
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'La Legere Rapide "New Home" - Standard' original vintage poster, circa 1895 Original vintage poster advertising a sewing machine, this poster has been lin...
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18th Century French Antique Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Roger Gerle, Original Vintage French Poster by Hartford, 1940
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Roger Gerle, original vintage French poster by Hartford A charming poster from the 1940s, Roger Gerle was a French entertainer and m...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Male Nude, Side View, " Ghostly Drawing for Boxer Sculptures by Cecil Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely drawn in pencil and a feather light ink wash, creating a pale, ghostly image that is refined and haunting, this full length view of a male nude from the side was accomplished by Cecil de...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Decorations

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Paper

Art Deco wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, paint and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Erté, Leonetto Cappiello, Dunbar D. Beck, and Pierre-Paul Jouve. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $2,675.

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