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Sunset 183a, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures ...
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2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Sunset 342a, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures...
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2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Sunset Set 2a, Wall Mirrors with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures ...
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2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Box-1 Standing lamp, a lamp made from recycled cardboard boxes
By Studio Josha NL
Located in ZUTPHEN, NL
The Box-Serie is build by the fast collection of empty cardboard boxes that Josha has collected over the past years from all the online purchases he did to maintain his studio. These...
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2010s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Box-2 Standing lamp, a huge lamp made from recycled cardboard boxes
By Studio Josha NL
Located in ZUTPHEN, NL
A huge collectible design piece, which will spark conversation in any space! The Box-Serie is build by the fast collection of empty cardboard boxes that Josha has collected over th...
Category

2010s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Sunset 226a 344a - wall mirrors, design sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Sunset 226a 284a 344a , Wall Mirrors, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Floating Lights, Model C.06.03.E24 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
air. Floating lights Specs: Material: mirrored stainless steel, Acrylic thin Weight: extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Small Nude Bronze Sculpture of Women Posing on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming figure of a woman posing. This bronze sculpture on a lucite base will accentuate your home on a bookcase, console table or coffee table.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sunset 224b, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Sunset 344a, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptur...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Floating Lights Model Circle 50*50 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
lights specs Material: mirrored stainless steel, acrylic thin Dimensions: installation specific Class
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gabriella Crespi Signed Wall Appliques, Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare pair of original ribbed acrylic and brass trim frame large wall sconces; These wall lights are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Floating Lights Model A.16.01.E64 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
move gently on air. Floating lights specs Material: mirrored stainless steel, acrylic thin Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floating Lights Model S.18.01.E27 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
move gently on air. Floating lights specs Material: Mirrored stainless steel, Acrylic thin Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Contemporary Exotic Wood Shoe Cabinets with Marble Top, Brass Detail
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of shoe storage cabinets, handcrafted by acclaimed London-based furniture makers Kaizen London in 2014. Designed as part of a commission for a formal entrance hall, these sub...
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2010s British Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Brass

Floating Lights Model Circle 10*150 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
specs Material: mirrored stainless steel, acrylic thin Weight: extremely light Dimensions: installation
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floating Lights Model S.02.01.E007 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
move gently on air. Floating lights specs Material: Mirrored stainless steel, acrylic thin Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Compass Flush Mount in 24" by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
antiqued brass patina, subtle, tapered sides and white opal acrylic diffusers. A raised, star compass motif
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2010s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1940 s Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful clear Murano masterpiece by Barovier - bubbled inclusions and scale like design. Must have been updated at some point with a Lucite base, Murano glass is origina...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Acrylic

Visual Comfort Jacqueline Draped Chandelier by Aerin in White and Silver
By Aerin
Located in Morristown, NJ
acrylic beads that drape elegantly from a framework in burnished silver leaf and hung from four suspended
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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK
Located in Wembley, GB
the inner world through love and beauty. This unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Ceramic

Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta
Located in Wembley, GB
, portrays the purity of the inner world through characteristic beauty. This unique art deco piece is a great
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder
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1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 3 Thinking Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 3 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holders
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1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Decorative Box with Key, Italian Musical Jewelery Box Vintage Wooden Brown Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A handmade Vintage wooden Musical jewellery box with a key and lock, with Swiss Musical Movement by Romance with original key and Reuge mechanismt. It is perfectly designed and creat...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Located in Wembley, GB
combining Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty. This unique art piece is a great
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Busts

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster, Organic Material, Ceramic

Carving Wooden Sculptures Old Man In White Antique Decorative Figurine of Human
Located in Wembley, GB
through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Carving Wooden Human Sculptures Fisher Woman Antique Decorative Female Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home
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Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Wooden Carving Sculptures A Set Of 6 Antique Decorative Figurine of a Family
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Antique Wooden Sculpture Decorative Figurine Seated Figure on Stool Swedish
Located in Wembley, GB
the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This unique art piece is a great chance to bring
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Ceramic, Acrylic

Horst Tripod Lamp in Chrome and Brass with Hand-Painted Conical Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Horst adjustable brass tripod floor lamp collection was inspired by the life and times of globe-trotting early 20th century lensman Horst P. Horst, who introduced color photograp...
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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
Located in Wembley, GB
Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine of a Thinking Man
Located in Wembley, GB
, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Antique Carving Sculpture Decorative Wooden Figurine of Old Man Carl Olof Trygg
Located in Wembley, GB
of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Ceramic, Bog Wood, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Antique Decorative Wooden Figurine Footballer Carl Olof Trygg Carving Sculpture
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man Woman
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Rare Wooden Carving Human Sculptures A Fisher Man Antique Decorative Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable rare unique art piece is a great chance to bring
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

A Set Of 3 Antique Sculpture Decorative Stone Figurine of Cat Rhinoceros Dolphin
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurine of Man Woman
Located in Wembley, GB
through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin
Located in Wembley, GB
beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home
Category

Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Dorothy Thorpe style. Huge Hollywood Regency candle holders, Italy, 1980s
By Dorothy Thorpe, Elaine Bscheider
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 3 large Italian candlesticks, 1980s. Methacrylate (acrylic) Art Deco style columns with a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamps
By Van Teal, Les Prismatiques, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps. Stunning pair of Art Deco style stacked lucite or
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco Acrylic and Shagreen Round Modern Side Table, in Stock
By Jonathan Franc
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Art Deco inspired Canis side table by Jonathan Franc has a round natural cobalt shagreen top in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Acrylic

Pair of American Art Deco, Hollywood Regency Sconces, Acrylic, Metal, 1970s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of American Art Deco wall sconces, a variation of which is the Hollywood Regency style. Wall
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Lillian Shao Original Acrylic On Canvas Painting Female Portrait Modern Art Deco
Located in Bloomington, MN
owner. You do not want to miss this authentic work from the master of modern art deco, Lillian Shao
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20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lillian Shao Large Original Acrylic On Canvas Painting Female Portrait Art Deco
Located in Bloomington, MN
owner. You do not want to miss this authentic work from the master of modern art deco, Lillian Shao
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20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

PETER MAX Original PAINTING on CANVAS Signed DECO MAN Acrylic HUGE 60x48 Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Bloomington, MN
PETER MAX Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting 60x48 "ORIGINAL DECO MAN" Acrylic Painting on CANVAS
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1990s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lillian Shao Large Acrylic Painting On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Floral Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
modern art deco, Lillian Shao. Lilian Shao - A Taiwanese born artist who studied at the National Taiwan
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20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Art Deco-Alphonse Mucha
By Gerard Boersma
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This painting is painted in Acrylics on panel. There is no frame around the painting but the panel
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Lillian Shao Large Acrylic Painting On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Floral Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
lucky new owner. You do not want to miss this authentic work from the master of modern art deco
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20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lillian Shao Original Painting Acrylic On Canvas Large Signed Female Framed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
modern art deco, Lillian Shao. Lilian Shao - A Taiwanese born artist who studied at the National Taiwan
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Art Deco Acrylic For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco acrylic for your home. Frequently made of plastic, acrylic and metal, every art deco acrylic was constructed with great care. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage art deco acrylic you’re looking for, while we also have 115 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco acrylic — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco acrylic is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco acrylic over the years, but those crafted by Steve McElroy, Vantot and Casa Botelho are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Acrylic?

An art deco acrylic can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,235, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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

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 Art Deco Acrylic
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.