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Art Deco Double Strand Jade Graduated Bead Necklace with 18-Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco double strand Jade hand strung graduated bead necklace with 18-karat gold, four diamonds
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Gold
Self Portrait with Cat - Scottish 1920
s Art Deco Oil Painting female artist
By Helen Margaret MacKenzie
Located in Hagley, England
Mackenzie. Painted circa 1929 the composition is the head and shoulders of the artist looking at colourful
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Art Deco : The Mirror - Original wooodcut, Handsigned and Numbered
Located in Paris, IDF
Emile BOIZOT
Art Deco : The Mirror, 1927
Original woodcut
Handsigned in pencil
Numbered /160
On
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1920s Art Deco Landscape Prints
Materials
Woodcut
The Old Trees (Art Deco) - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Picart le Doux
The Old Trees (Art Deco), 1925
Original woodcut
Handsigned in pencil
Category
1920s Art Deco Landscape Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Art Déco Sapphire Platinum Rivère / Tennis Bracelet
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive platinum and sapphire rivière/tennis bracelet from the Art Déco era.
Delightful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Portrait of a 1920
s Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1920 Just Andersen Design Denmark Art Deco Pewter Woman Plate
By Just Andersen
Located in Brescia, IT
Plate Art Deco
Just Andersen
Danimarca, 1920
Pewter plate
Decoration engraved
Very good condiction
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Pewter
Fireman Textile Fabric Design 1920s American Scene Modern Working Men Art Deco
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Fireman Textile Fabric Design 1920s American Scene Modern Working Men Art Deco
Antonio Petruccelli
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925 Art Deco Sculpture - B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial Arts, held in October of that year. The image showcases a striking Art Deco sculpture situated
Category
1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture Head of Beautiful Young Girl 1920
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Art Deco Bronze bust sculpture of a beautiful young woman, by Marcel Andre Bouraine
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
André MARGAT (1903-1999), "Orangutan", 1929
By André Margat
Located in Paris, FR
animal art in exhibitions and honoring an artist each year.
Drawing in pastel.
Signed at lower right and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Glass Paperweight
Located in PRAHA 7, CZ
Exceptional, finely crafted art deco paperweight from the 1930s Bohemia. Handcrafted in sanded
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Pair price
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Female hunter stalks Stag, Art Deco Brooklyn Daily Eagle Sunday Magazine Cover
By Charles Verschuuren
Located in Miami, FL
Post cubist work with the perfect balance of component parts. The work is rendered with meticulous precision. It's quite simply a masterful piece of graphic design.
Signed lower c...
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1920s Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Original "La 18 ch" vintage art deco automobile poster
By Rene Vincent
Located in Spokane, WA
Original vintage poster: La 18 ch Peugeot. Archival linen-backed art deco early antique French
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art deco hand-burned woodblock print, pyrography, circa 1920
s.
Located in Praha, CZ
A woodblock print with a folk motif depicting a country homestead or village.
The woodburning technique, known as pyrography, is used to create artwork using a hot tip.
Original cond...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Art deco hand-burned woodblock print, pyrography, circa 1920
s.
Located in Praha, CZ
A woodblock print with a folk motif depicting a country homestead or village.
The woodburning technique, known as pyrography, is used to create artwork using a hot tip.
Original cond...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Two Boys (Art Deco Knickers Suit Bicycle riding Attire Fashion Illustration).
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Marc-Luc (French, active 1920s-30s). Boys Fashion Illustration, ca. 1920s. Watercolor and pencil on paper, image measures 8 x 11 inches on panel measuring 12.5 x 18 inches. Signed lo...
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Illustration Board, Pencil
Art Deco Portrait of a Young Blonde
By Franc Root McCreery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo School of Fine Arts (Albright Art School) and at the University of Buffalo in 1921. Her role as a
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Young Woman with Book - British Art Deco 20s portrait oil painting
By James P. Barraclough
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted British artist James P Barraclough. Painted
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
A very rare object set with with gold stems, amber roses and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Gold
1928 Original poster by Jean Carlu - Gastronomy - Advertising - Art deco
By Jean Carlu
Located in PARIS, FR
production.
Gastronomy - Advertising - Art deco
Always better - Sardines
Printed by S. A. Courbet in Paris
Category
1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Portrait of Mrs Guy Houlder in Green Dress - British exhib Art Deco oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Royal Academy Art Deco exhibited portrait oil painting is by artist Walter Westley
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
By Raymond Chevalier, Boch La Louviere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco vase with polychrome flower decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist for
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Landscape : The Bridge in Brittain - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Alfred LATOUR (1888-1964)
Art Deco Landscape : The Bridge in Brittain, 1928
Original woodcut
Category
1920s Art Deco Animal Prints
Materials
Woodcut
JOSEPHINE BAKER .Original drawing by JEAN COCTEAU . ART DECO .
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
double portrait de Joséphine Baker by Jean Cocteau .
Ink on paper . executed in 1925-1927. 27x21cm . Framed : 45x38cm .
The authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Annie Gued...
Category
1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Portrait of a Lady in Pink Dress - British 1920
s Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist James Penniston
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wood Glove Puppetry, circa 1920 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage glove puppetry with 10 character puppets, circa 1920 Austria.
A fabulous and very
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Toys
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bal de la fourrure - Original Poster - Art Deco - Fashion - Paris 1926
Located in PARIS, FR
The annual Furriers Ball in Paris was advertised by such Art Deco luminaries as Charles Gesmar
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1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Berndorf ( marked ) Alpaca water boiler set vienna around 1920s
By Art.Krupp Berndorf
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Berndorf ( marked ) Alpaca water boiler set vienna around 1920s
Polished
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
Philippe Petit
s 1927 Art Deco poster for Clotilde
Alexandre Sakharoff Ballet
By Philippe Petit
Located in PARIS, FR
Philippe Petit's 1927 Art Deco poster for Clotilde & Alexandre Sakharoff is a mesmerizing piece of
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1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model, 1920
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. This
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Art Déco Pochoir Print "Les coqs". Georges MANZANA- PISSARRO. France 1920s.
By Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco Pochoir Print "Les coqs" by Georges Henri MANZANA-PISSARRO. France circa 1920.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
A.M. Cassandre - Galeries Lafayette 1928 - Art Deco Original Poster
By Adolphe Jean-Marie (AM) Cassandre
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster of Cassandre in 1928 for the Exposition Générale at Galeries Lafayette.
Cassandre, pseudonym of Adolphe Jean Marie Mouron, 🇺🇦 & 🇫🇷 (1901-1968) is a French graph...
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1920s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Portrait of Violet Ann Gilbert - British 1920s art oil painting exh Paris Salon
By James Peter Quinn
Located in Hagley, England
1929 and was exhibited at The Paris Salon of that year. A beautiful portrait of a young woman from the
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1920 French Art Deco 3 Tier Glacier Form Opalescent Art Glass 7 Light Chandelier
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1920's French Art Deco 3 Tier Opalescent Glacier Form Art Glass Chandelier. 7 lights
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
the actual writing pens depicted by these giant replicas.
Both have spectacular engine turned Art
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Brass
$1,700 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Nicolas Platon Argyriades, "Offering", Enamelled Glass Artwork, Art Deco 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and extremely rare signed and inscribed enamelled glass plate artwork by Nicolas Platon Argyriades (1888-1968). Representation of a woman in nude carrying a bowl of offerin...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Table Clock by Sabino, Frosted Glass
Bronze, France, 1920
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco clock made of frost glass, with enameled and silver-plated bronze dial, made by Sabino
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
WEKARA art deco 20s 30s salt glaze jewelry can confectionery box South. Germany
Located in Landshut, BY
Traditional salt glazed pottery box
Manufactured in Germany
around 1925 by WEKARA
Wekara:: W ( for WE German pronounciation) for Wilhelm E. K for Krumeich A for aus (from) RA fo...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style
Located in Woodbury, CT
Davis Kemp
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style.
Very
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style
Located in Woodbury, CT
Davis Kemp
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style.
Very
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Art Deco Woman Holding Monkey - Female Illustrator
By Elyse Ashe Lord
Located in Miami, FL
Meticulously rendered art deco illustration of a stylized woman ( perhaps Asian ) having a dialog
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier desk clock, adorned with purple guilloche enamel, on a n agate base, with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate
Art Deco Bronze Relief with nude women motiv original patina around 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Bronze Relief with nude women motiv original patina around 1920
Original Patina
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Handsome Couple in Garden Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome couple in a bucolic setting rendered masterfully with post-impressionistic brushstrokes. Watercolor, and pencil, wash on heavy paper, Signed and dated lower left .
Framed ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Pair Art Deco Period Classic Vintage Cadillac Car Advertising Prints, 1928, 1929
Located in New York, NY
prints
1928 and 1929
The first, featuring a stylish image of an elegant vintage Cadillac La Salle
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold and Enamel Box
A black enamel box containing a mirror and two compartments.
Signed: Cartier
Approximate Measurements: 3" x 0.75" x 0.38"
Approximately weighs 46 grams
...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Lantern designed by Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano Glass, Italy 1929
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Art Deco lantern manufactured in hand blown and worked Murano glass.
The technique in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Sterling Art Deco Enameled Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel
Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable Art Déco platinum, diamond and ruby bird brooch.
Hand crafted in platinum, this whimsical
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Enamel Sapphire Platinum Drummer Boy Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a little drummer boy with a highly detailed enamel face
Set throughout by rose cut diamonds and blue sapphire accents
With millegrain detail
Tested as platinum
Measur...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Original Calais, Chemin de Fer du Nord vintage French art deco travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
early to mid-20th century. Maillard's works feature striking Art Deco design, elegant figures, and a
Category
1920s Art Deco Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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1929 Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1929 art deco you’re looking for. A 1929 art deco — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 19197 options for an antique or vintage 1929 art deco now, or shop our selection of 67 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1929 art deco — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1929 art deco, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. René Lalique, Charlotte Perriand and Charles Schneider each produced at least one beautiful 1929 art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1929 Art Deco?
Prices for a 1929 art deco start at $1 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $3,172.
A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About 1929 Art Deco
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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