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Set of Six English Oak Folding Chairs, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Set of six oak folding chairs with incurvate backs and molded seats.
Category
Vintage 1920s British Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Swivel Chair from Sweden 1920s in Solid Oak and Cast Iron
Located in Singapore, SG
Stunning chair from early 1900s. Flexible height.
Most swivel chair of that age has due to usage
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Office Swivel Chair from Sweden 1920s in Oak and Cast Iron
Located in Singapore, SG
Stunning, solid, and very comfortable office chair.
The fabric needs to be changed, we leave that
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s, Set of 4
Located in Paris, ON
Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s - set of 4
This classic Shaker ladder back chair
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
$1,800 / item
1920s brown oak, white upholstery Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann
By University of Applied Crafts, Weimar 1, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Lounge chairs in oak, new upholstery, Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1928.
The two lounge chairs by
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Iron 1920s Armchairs with Solid Oak Seat
Located in Roubaix, FR
Great quality Polished iron armchairs circa 1920 with seat and arms redone in solid oak.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
$3,003 / set
Set of Six Provencal French Dining Room Chairs in Oakwood from 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
Set of six Provençal French dining room chairs in oakwood from 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Set of Six Cotswold School Oak Dining Chairs by Gordon Russell, 1920s
By Gordon Russell, The Russell Workshops Ltd.
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
These sturdy oak chairs (2 carvers, 4 singles) are design Numbers 295 and 296, designed by Sir
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Swivel Chair from Stoll Produced in the 1920s-1930s
By Stoll
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Rare swivel chair from Stoll produced in the 1920s-1930s. Comes in it's original condition with a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of curved armchairs in solid oak from the 1920s. R. Wengler Denmark
By Robert Wengler
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
A pair of curved armchairs in solid oak from the 1940s. Danish master carpenter.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs, 1920s
Located in Chesham, GB
This set of four conjoined oak folding chapel chairs features individually folding solid seats.
Category
Vintage 1920s Benches
Materials
Oak
1920
s French Oak High Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wood and woven high back chair from France, 1920's. Carved oak body with slated back and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
$2,750 / item
Sculptural Carved Oak Side Chair, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved oak side chair with sculptural front legs and artificial leather upholstery. Lightweight.
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of carved oak and fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Two Oak Art Deco Modernist Lounge Chairs, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s.
Solid oak frames on original black lacquered feet.
Re-upholstered with a quality two-tone
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Chairs with Rush Seats, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Intricately embodying the Dutch modernist aesthetic of the 1920s, this pair of oak chairs invites
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Eight Oak Art Deco Modernist Chairs by Fa. Randoe Haarlem, 1920s
By Randoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of eight Art Deco Modernist chairs.
This set of eight was designed and
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, off white fabric and brass nail lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Lounge Chairs, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful pair of Art Deco Haagse School lounge chairs.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Original 1920
s Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare original 1920's wingback chairs, incredible leather patina. (Chairs are in 1STDIBS@NYDC
Category
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1920’s English Carved Oak Rush Back and Seat Chairs, a Set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
This lovely set of 1920’s English carved oak high back chairs are extremely sturdy. And although
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Chair by Hildo Krop, 1920s
By Hildo Krop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak frame with original solid macassar ebony elements.
The seat which
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Club Chairs by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and veneered frame with solid Macassar ebony details and
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs by Chris Bartels, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chris Bartels Haarlem.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak frames with typical Amsterdamse
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Two Oak Art Deco Modernist Lounge Chairs by Dick van Luijn, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak with solid macassar ebony armrests.
Re-upholstered with
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
1920s Arts
Crafts Mission Oak
Leather Lounge Chair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leather Lounge Chair by Stickley
Maker: Stickley
Country: United
Category
Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Lounge Chair by Paul Bromberg for Pander, 1920s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander
Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak frame with original black
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Four Oak Art Deco Haagse School Chairs by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from the 1920s.
Solid oak and the seats are re-upholstered with Italian fabric.
In good original
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1920s, Slim Art Nouveau Swedish Wingback Chair in Oak with Extra High Backrest
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful extravagant and unique Art Nouveau wingback chair from the 1920s with extra high backrest
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
1920s French Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six oak dining chairs from France, circa 1920, combine a rustic silhouette with ornate
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,595 / set
Set of Ten 1920s Swedish Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual set of ten solid oak dining chairs, circa 1920.
Dug out backs, with shaped seat.
Very
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$4,065 / set
French Art Deco Club Chairs, 1920s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of Art Deco Club chairs, France 1920s. Striking design with beautiful thick curved
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
$28,829 / set
1920s French Set of 10 Oak Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French set of 10 oak dining chairs, including two armchairs, reflects refined
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Eight Oak Art Deco Haagse School Chairs by Randoe Haarlem, 1920s
By Randoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare set of eight Art Deco Haagse School chairs.
Manufactured by Fa.Randoe for the
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modernist Side Chairs by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare pair of modernist side chairs by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands 1921. L.O.V. is an
Category
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Modernist Chairs Attributed to Francis Jourdain, 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in CA, CA
A pair of French stained oak and rush seat chairs of striking design attributed to Francis Jourdain
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 12 1920s Oak Queen Anne Design Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare set of 12 fine oak dining chairs from the 1920s.
Made from a Queen Anne design.
Cabriole
Category
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Dining Chairs 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This pair of custom-made Art Deco dining chairs, crafted in the Netherlands in the 1920s, showcases
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1920
s English Pilgrim Chapel Dining Chairs - Large Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's English Pilgrim Chapel Dining Chairs - Very Large Quantity Available. England has a
Category
Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Antique Carved Oak Dining Chairs with Bobbin Turned Legs, circa 1920s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six Oak dining chairs.
The set is in good
Category
20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Constructivist Pair of Green Lounge Chairs, Belgium, 1920s
By Karel Maes 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist patinated oak lounge chairs of the Art Deco period, attributed to Huib Hoste and Karel
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist side chair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
architectural path. The chair is constructed out of solid stained Oak with a very progressive deign approach for
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 12 1920s Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking set of 12 near pink upholstered dining chairs, circa 1920.
Later covered in a cerise
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
$3,376 / item
Modernist Side Chair by L.O.V., 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
the artistic director of L.O.V. in 1919. The chair is constructed out of solid stained oak and
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Dining Chairs 1920s, Set of 4
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
4 Art Deco Amsterdamse school chairs in oak from the first owner around 1920. The solid chairs are
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort
Category
Vintage 1920s German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Lounge Chair in the Style of Josef Albers, Germany, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Geometric construction chair in the style of Josef Albers (1888 - 1976).
Oak chair, newly loose
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)
Located in Leeds, GB
A 1920's period oak framed and leather upholstered desk armchair. This handsome chair with solid
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1920s Dark Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s dark elm church, chairs, set of twelve
1920s dark elm church, chairs, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chairs
Materials
Oak
1920s Dark Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s dark elm church, chairs, set of eight
1920s dark elm church, chairs, set of eight. England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gorgeous Pair Of Antique Circa 1920 Hand Carved Oak Brittany Chairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale these Beautiful Antique Circa 1920s Hand Carved Oak Chairs.
A
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs by Anton Lucas Leiden, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
N.V. Meubelkunst Leiden. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with solid ebony
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
1920s Modernist Bedroom Set of Table and Chairs for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 1920s modernist set of bedroom-table and chairs was designed for the former and well known
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian 1920s Office Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and leather and it swivels, what more could you ask for.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School side chair by Henrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander
Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
, 1920s to 1930s. Nice sleek design, rationalist and Haagse School. The chair is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Detailed Amsterdam School Chair 1920s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A richly detailed oak Amsterdam School chair from the early 1920s, the Netherlands. A chic look
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
ON HOLD Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A Beautiful shaped design piece. Oak Art Deco dining chair by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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1920s Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1920s oak chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1920s oak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. 1920s oak chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1920s oak chairs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some 1920s oak chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1920s oak chairs, measuring 12 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Hendrik Wouda, L.O.V. Oosterbeek and H.Pander
Zonen each produced beautiful 1920s oak chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1920s Oak Chairs?
Prices for 1920s oak chairs start at $86 and top out at $54,000 with the average selling for $2,200.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1920s Oak Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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