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Demi Lune Bureau Art Deco Style Secretaire Desk in Black Lacquer with Cannelure
Located in Ulm, DE
birdseye maple
Mid Century, Art Deco Style, France 1950/60s
Dimensions:
Width: 108 cm
Height: 162
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Art Deco Blonde Bird
s-Eye Maple Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail drinks cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple
Art Deco High Quality Walnut
Maple Nest of 5 Tables by Epstein, English, 1930
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
This is a beautiful and original 1930's Art Deco set of five tables in Walnut & birds eye maple by
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
1940´s Italian Midcentury Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Sideboard
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
period (1940´s) this was created, because you can still see influences of Art Deco mixed with the new
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Palisander
Iconic Streamline Art Deco High Chest Of Drawers By Donald Deskey C. 1930
By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and rare dresser designed by noteworthy art deco designer Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Birds Eye Maple Italian Art Deco Style Low Profile Desk w/ Leather Chair Mint!
By Pace Furniture Company, Masterly
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Birds eye maple Italian Art Deco style low profile desk with matching leather chair mint!
Chair
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Glass Extending Dining Table with High Back Dining Chairs - 9 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Art Deco Rectangular Glass Center Birdseye Maple and Black Lacquer Extending Dining
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Beautyfull chest of drawers with uper compartiment with mirror
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Beautyfull chest of drawers with uper compartiment with mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca Milano Bar Cabinet in Parchment and Wood
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
a testament to the sophistication of Italian design in the post–Art Deco era.
This sideboard, like
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Parchment Paper, Birdseye Maple
Giorgio Collection Bird
s-Eye Maple Wood Dresser in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
High-gloss polyester champagne bird’s-eye maple veneer.
Six full extension drawers - two top drawers with bottom lined in velvet.
Chrome stainless steel handles and base.
Measure: W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Aquarama Headboard in birds eye maple with mother of pearl 127" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
Aquarama Headboard in birds eye maple with mother of pearl 118" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
Aquarama Headboard in birds eye maple with mother of pearl 138" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
Aquarama Headboard in birds eye maple with mother of pearl 107" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
Giorgio Collection Tufted Upholstered Leather Headboard King Bed Sunrise
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Sunrise King size bed with upholstered tufted leather headboard in high gloss champagne bird’s-eye maple frame.
Chrome stainless steel feet.
Orthopedic sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Collection Velvet Headboard King Bed Bird Eye Maple Wood Glossy Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
King size bed in champagne bird’s eye maple veneer finished in high gloss polyester.
Headboard upholstered in velvet. Chrome stainless steel feet.
Chrome stainless steel feet.
Ortho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Collection Champagne Bird
s-Eye Maple Round Dining Table in High Gloss
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Round table in champagne bird’s-eye maple veneer with high gloss polyester finish.
Details top and base in chrome stainless steel.
Measures: Diameter 71’’ x 30’’ height.
This item ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Walter Dorwin Teague Burled Wood Coffee Table for Hastings Furniture
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Hastings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walter Dorwin Teague for Hastings burled wood coffee table with painted waterfall legs. Beautifully refinished! Probably one of the rarer pieces from the Line that he did for Hasting...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Giorgio USA Collection Bird
s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio USA - Sunrise Chest available in high gloss
polyester champagne bird’s-eye maple veneer.
6 full extension drawers with bottom in velvet fabric.
Chrome stainless steel handles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style
Maple burl veneered doors and
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
PH Bow Grand Piano in Maple Birch with Brass Details, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwi...
Category
2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Maple, Birch, Birdseye Maple
Dressing table or vanity – France 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Dressing table or vanity in solid wood with mahogany veneer, bird’s eye-maple in the interior, pink glass and nickel-plated metal handle. Protection glass. The height of the mirror c...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Two-Tier Occasional Table in Walnut
Maple, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut and maple table with ebonised legs dating to the 1930s. This table is
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Ebony
Art Deco Birdseye Maple
Walnut Frederick Restall Bedroom Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
with blonde birdseye maple and walnut.
Striking Art Deco detailing with a chrome handle.
English
Category
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
British Art Deco Extendable Dining Table and Chairs in Birdseye Maple by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
An oval Art Deco extendable dining table raised on two oval pedestals all in a stunning blond
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Desk
By Max Lorenz Nachf
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Empire desk.
Beautiful Art Deco Empire desk in bird's-eye maple with giltwood trims and
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$6,565
Rare Art Deco Vanity
By Saddier et Fils
Located in deauville, FR
Rare Art Deco vanity in bird's eye maple. Embedded stool and bevelled mirror.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mirror, Leather
$29,664
Chestnut Birdseye Maple Argentine Sideboard by Lee Weitzman
By Lee Weitzman
Located in Chicago, IL
The Argentine sideboard has a beautiful chestnut birdseye maple facade with oval black line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Silver Leaf
Italian Origin Art-Deco Sideboard
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian origin Art Deco sideboard in burled maple and dark rosewood veneer.
Two doors opening to a
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Palisander
Art Deco Bird
s-Eye Maple Chairs
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
A quality pair of Art Deco occasional chairs.
The backs in bird's-eye maple and covered in a soft
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
$4,376 / set
Art Deco Three Piece Bedroom Suite
Located in Nottingham, GB
An Art Deco three piece bedroom suite made in birds eye maple and walnut, manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$2,461 / set
3 Piece Crown Armoire in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany by Lee Weitzman, in Stock
By Lee Weitzman
Located in Chicago, IL
center doors and curve end doors. Designed in the style of Art deco, this piece combines modern aesthetic
Category
1990s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Golden Bird
s-Eye Maple British Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
Art Deco wardrobe in a golden bird's-eye maple with walnut trims.
Beautiful satin bird's-eye maple
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Italian Art Deco Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Italian Art Deco walnut and bird's-eye maple commode with mirror.
Six curved drawers with brass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Double Bed Frame
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this Art Deco bird's-eye maple double bed frame. Part of a much larger suite we
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Wardrobe Compactum Armoire
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this Art Deco bird's-eye maple wardrobe armoire. Part of a large bedroom suite
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Mable Bedside Cabinets
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of Art Deco bird's-eye maple bedside cabinets with mahogany crossbanding
Measure: 15" x 15" x
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Art Deco Cloud Design Dressing Table and Stool
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco Cloud design dressing table and stool, finished in bird's-eye maple with walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$1,299 / set
British Art Deco Bird
s-Eye Maple Dressing Table, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table
beautiful Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple, three
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco style Console Table
By Honorific London
Located in London, GB
The console table is in maple bird's-eye veneered and finished with Ebonized Oak spheres and Silver Snake Travertine top. This console-table can be placed in an entry as well as in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
$19,832
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
British Art Deco tallboy
Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Dressing Table in a Beautiful Bird
s-Eye Maple
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple, full length mirror with concealed side
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Machine Age Style Pair of Nightstands or Side Tables
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful pair of Art Deco style nightstands or side tables from the Oxford Hotel in Denver Co. The
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Italian Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood and Bird
s-Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Italian Art Deco sideboard in rosewood and bird's-eye maple
A very large and slim Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood
Art Deco Style Bird
s-Eye Maple Five-Drawer Tall Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Art Deco style dresser in bird's-eye maple. Round brass pulls. Mint vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Cloud Back Armchairs by Harry
Lou Epstein
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco armchairs,
Iconic cloud back design, beautifully upholstered in a black faux
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
American Art Deco Skyscraper Bedroom Set
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunningly beautiful skyscraper design American art deco bedroom set was made by Northern
Category
20th Century American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Silver Leaf
Original Art Deco Cloud Dining Table and Chairs by Epstein in Maple
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Kent, GB
This is a particularly eye-catching example of the classic English Art Deco dining suite produced
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Italian Art Deco Console Table with Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Italian Art Deco console table with mirror, circa 1930
A very stylish Art Deco rosewood and bird's
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood
Art Deco Bird
s-Eye Maple and Walnut Banding Dressing Table and Stool
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
Striking Bird’s-Eye Maple with Walnut Banding Art Deco Dressing Table has a large tilting mirror
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21th Century Art Deco Style Headboard Organic Pattern Wood for King Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Art Deco Style Headboard Organic Pattern Wood for King Bed
The Dorotea King Bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Bedford, NY
BIRDS EYE AND PLAIN MAPLE FRAME IN GOLDEN STAIN FINISH. MADE IN FRANCE BY 14 MARIAN- CHAIR HAS BEEN RECOVERED IN BLUE ULTRA SUADE
BUT FABRIC IS DIRTY.SEPARATE OTTOMAN- 25"X20"X17"HT
Category
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Upholstery
21th Century Art Deco Insp Queen Bed Headboard Organic Pattern Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Art Deco Insp Queen Bed Headboard Organic Pattern Wood Marquetry
The Dorotea Bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
21th Century Art Deco Insp King Bed Headboard Organic Pattern Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Art Deco Insp King Bed Headboard Organic Pattern Wood Marquetry
The Dorotea King Bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
21th Century Art Deco Style Headboard Organic Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Art Deco Style Headboard Organic Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
The Dorotea Bed echoes a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
British Art Deco Extendable Dining Table in Bird
s-Eye Maple with Walnut Trims
Located in London, GB
Art Deco extendable dining table.
A pretty dining table in a golden bird's-eye maple with a
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
English Art Deco, Chrome, Wood and Polychromed Veneer Ziggurat Mantle Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This extremely architectural English Art Deco mechanical mantle clock features a geometric inlaid
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
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Art Deco Birdseye For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco birdseye you’re looking for. Each art deco birdseye for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birdseye maple and hardwood. There are 182 variations of the antique or vintage art deco birdseye you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco birdseye — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco birdseye bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Giorgio Collection, Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co and Gilbert Rohde each produced at least one beautiful art deco birdseye that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Deco Birdseye?
An art deco birdseye can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,685, while the lowest priced sells for $531 and the highest can go for as much as $56,000.
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
- 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 Art Deco Birdseye
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2023The 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In 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.
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