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Art Deco Butterfly Shaped Green
Clear Mirror, English , c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful 1930's Art Deco butterfly shaped mirror with green glass mirror accent to the centre. The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Boxwood
Art Deco Butterfly Napkin Holder Nickel Silver and Bakelite, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Art Deco Butterfly Napkin Holder Nickel Silver and Bakelite, 1920s-1930s
This charming
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Butterfly Wing Cocktail Tray
Located in Red Lion, PA
stunning example of traditional butterfly wing art, featuring a beautifully handcrafted landscape scene
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Butterfly Mirror, 1940
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Puts' a smile on your face, this butterfly mirror, from the 1940s, France. Oak wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Italian Art Deco Butterfly Settee, 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the two armrests seems to bear the aesthetics of the lower, smaller wings of a butterfly. This very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric
Edgar Brandt French Art Deco Butterfly Trey
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare French Art Deco hand-hammered Edgar Brandt trey with applied butterflies. Beautiful Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1937 Art Deco Butterfly Baby Grand Piano
By Wurlitzer
Located in New York, NY
Rare butterfly baby grand piano built by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Piano & Organ Company in 1937
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Unusual Art Deco Butterfly Potpourri Bowl, France, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco cobalt blue glass vessel with piercet silver plated butterfly lid. It can be used as a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Brandt, Art Deco Butterfly, Flower Lamp, Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron Alabaster
By Edgar Brandt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco butterfly lamp or sconce in wrought iron and alabaster by Edgar Brandt (you can read more
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Muller Freres French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Chandelier, 1925
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant by Muller Frères, Luneville, circa 1925. Thick pink frosted glass shade
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Jade Ruby Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace Antique Art Deco Silver Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Jadeite Jade, Ruby and Pearl Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Moth
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Butterfly, Art Deco Silkscreen by Edouard Dermit
By Édouard Dermit
Located in Long Island City, NY
Date: circa 1970
Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 150
Image Size: 19.5 x 25 inches
Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)
Category
1970s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Antique Bohemian Red Garnet Pearl Butterfly Insect Pendant Or Brooch Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Pendant
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Chinese Art Deco Silver Butterfly Hairpin
Located in Chicago, IL
symbol of happiness and conjugal bliss. Created amid the Art Deco boom in major cities such as Shanghai
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Art Deco watercolour on paper of a lady in a butterfly costume by Jean Aumond
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very charming and stylish Art Deco costume study of a lady in a blue butterfly costume by the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold
Wall Decoration Art Deco Adorned with Butterfly Wings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall decorationis done is decorated with butterfly wings. It has been made in France, circa
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Chinese Oriental Runner, Two Butterflies
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Art Deco Chinese oriental runner, 2'11" x 5'9" two butterflies, amazing and beautiful green
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Carpet, the Bird and Butterfly
Located in Evanston, IL
Large antique Art Deco carpet, the bird and butterfly.
This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Chinese Oriental Rug, Two butterflies
Located in Evanston, IL
, mountains, dragons, butterfly and flowers. The production of Art Deco rugs started from 1910s-1950s and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Tray in Wood, with Butterfly Wings Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is done in wood, and the top is decorated with butterfly wings. It has been made in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Pendant Light with Floral Motifs and Butterflies
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice Art Deco opaline glass hanging lamp with floral motifs and butterflies.
The lamp has a
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Style Wrought Iron Mirror with Etched Butterfly Panels
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style wrought iron mirror with etched butterfly panels.
Offered for sale is a wrought
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning French Art Deco Wooden Serving Tray Adorned with Butterfly Wings
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1930s French Art Deco wooden tray with handles adorned with butterfly wings which were
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Mahogany, Feathers, Glass
Antique French Art Deco / Art Nouveau Pendant Floral 1920 Butterflies floral
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This French Art nouveau / early Art Deco pedant light from the 1920s
Amazing
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Goldscheider Art Déco Dancer In Butterfly Costume, Lorenzl, Vienna, ca 1929
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
of Art Deco.
This Model 6206 was created circa 1929.
made circa 1929
Manufactory: Goldscheider
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Art Deco Sculptural Butterfly Walnut Burl Veneer Centre Table Base
Located in Encinitas, CA
A playful, decorative Art Deco entrance table features a symphony of book match and butterfly
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Burl
Butterfly Wall Sconce – Hand-Textured Brass Glass Decorative Art Deco Wall Light
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
fixture it’s an art deco wall sconce that elevates your home decor. When illuminated, the sconce casts a
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large
Coolest Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier w. Butterfly Carvings
Located in Lisse, NL
saw are the extremely detailed and all hand carved butterflies flying over the equally detailed roses
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Vintage Yellow Gold Butterfly Enamel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold butterfly stick pin
Blue and yellow enamel
One of a kind
Very good
Category
1990s American Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
André Delatte French Art Deco Amber Butterfly Pendant Chandelier, Late 1920s
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by André Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy), France, late 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
S Fieldings
Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Baluster Vase
Located in Nottingham, GB
S Fieldings & Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Baluster Vase
Good condition
From a private
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Art Déco Dancer in Butterfly Costume, Karl Sailer, Vienna, ca 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
butterfly wings attached to the brown, translucent, tight-fitting, body-skimming costume, head covered by a
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Yellow Gold Butterfly Enamel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold stick pin
White enamel orchid
Period 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
S Fieldings
Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Ginger Jar Vase
Located in Nottingham, GB
S Fieldings & Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Ginger Jar Vase
Good condition
From a private
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Cast Bronze 4-Socket Table Lamp w/ Glass Taxidermy Butterfly Lamp Shade
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Antique Art Deco Bronze four-Socket Table Lamp with Glass Taxidermy Butterfly Lamp Shade
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco 4 Carats Diamonds
Blue Sapphires Butterfly Flower Motif Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 4 Carats Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Butterfly Flower Motif Earrings.
Beautiful pair of
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Vintage 1930s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Butterfly Wing Brooch by Thomas Mott
Located in London, GB
is a beautiful and fine quality shimmering butterfly brooch from the Art Deco era.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco-Style Butterfly Leaf Dining Table by Skovby, Denmark 1970
s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite dining table embodies the elegance and functionality of Danish Art Deco design
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
“Butterflies” Tapestry Signed “Hervé Lelong”
By Hervé Lelong
Located in Beirut, LB
Decorative wall tapestry signed Hervé Lelong.
Entitled ‘Butterflies’.
Depicting a colorful rural
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Sterling Rim Butterfly Tray
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Charming early 20th century traywuth sterling rim, and naturalist buttterflies, and foliate tray surface. Clean, original and ready to use condition. Marked Sterling and has makers t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walnut Art Deco Style Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, Art Deco style console table. Has butterfly joints to the corners. Well constructed console
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Black Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Revive your space with this 1920s Chinese Art Deco rug. Two butterflies float across the black
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Awaji Pottery Jardiniere Applied Butterflies Blossoms Planter
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
of butterflies at the rim, circa 1930. Glazed in vibrant green, blue, and orange. Impressed marks. 7
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980
By Lalique
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980
Very beautiful glass butterfly marked with
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Glass Butterfly Light Fixture - France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful and large butterfly-shaped hanging light fixture on a metal support structure. The wings
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Trifari Sterling 1940s Glass Cabochon Diminutive Butterfly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari 1940s Sterling vermeil diminutive butterfly brooch
The elegant small scale brooch is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldscheider Vienna Lorenzl Butterfly Lady Captured Bird, circa 1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
makes a large step having both arms raised:
She is wearing a short dancing dress shaped like butterfly
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Herend Hungarian Porcelain Floral
Butterfly Painted Dressing Table Box
By Herend
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
butterfly designs by Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra (Herend Porcelain Manufactory) probably dating from the mid
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Vase
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood Lustre Butterfly vase designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1915 as part of her
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Goldscheider Vienna Rarest Oriental Lady Butterfly Dancer Veil Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Goldscheider Vienna rarest oriental lady butterfly dancer wearing veil which covers woman's hair
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A collection of specimen butterflies and coral, circa 1920
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Taxidermy
Materials
Coral
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Marquise Butterfly Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
as a butterfly. All set in 18K yellow gold.
Stone Details:
Stone: Zambian Emerald
Carat Weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herend Hungarian Pair Porcelain Floral
Butterfly Painted Candlesticks
By Herend
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair Hungarian porcelain candlesticks hand-painted with floral and butterfly
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Green Enamel and Gold Butterfly Pin YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare and stunning Yves Saint Laurent 1993 Runway Butterfly pin/ brooch. Green enamel, set in a
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Lavender Jade and Amethyst Butterfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Yellow
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco butterfly for your home. An art deco butterfly — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco butterfly — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco butterfly, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco butterfly over the years, but those crafted by Josef Lorenzl, René Lalique and Wurlitzer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Butterfly?
Prices for an art deco butterfly start at $118 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $3,300.
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 Butterfly
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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