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1929 René Lalique Car Mascot Sanglier Boar Grey Topaz Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sanglier" (Boar) made in grey topaz glass by René Lalique in 1929.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Levrier Greyhound Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Levrier" (Greyhound) made in glass by Rene Lalique in 1928.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century French Rene
Lalique
Tete D
aigle
Car Mascot, C.1930
By René Lalique
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century French Art Deco “Tête d’Aigle” Car Mascot by René Lalique. A superb, well
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Denis Paul Noyer, Classic Car Print, Cafe De La Paix Paris, Restaurant, 1979
By Denis Paul Noyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Art Deco
Type: Poster
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Size (W x H
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
1928 René Lalique Victoire Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Amethyst Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Victoire" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded light amethyst glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1925 René Lalique, Car Mascot Book End Faucon Falcon Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Bookend "Faucon" (flacon) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925.
riginally
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vienna Enameled Austro Daimler Race Car Silver Cigarette Box F. Zwickl, 1920s
By F. Zwickl
Located in Vienna, AT
the lid connected with a hinge, an Austro Daimler racing car is painted in the style of Art Deco in
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1928 René Lalique Petite Libellule Car Mascot Hood Ornament Glass Dragonfly
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Petite Libellule" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded clear glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Petite Libellule Car Mascot Hood Ornament Glass Dragonfly
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Petite Libellule" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded clear glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Naïade Grande Statue Car Mascot Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Naïade Grande" statue car mascot made in 1920 in molded deep opalescent milky glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Petite Libellule Glass Dragonfly
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Petite Libellule" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded clear glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Petite Libellule Glass Dragonfly
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Levrier" (Greyhound) made in clear and frosted glass by Rene Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique Naïade Grande Statue Car Mascot Opalescent Glass, Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Naïade Grande" statue car mascot made in 1920 in molded deep opalescent milky glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Victoire Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Frosted Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Victoire" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded frosted glass.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique - Pair Of Bookends Car Mascots Hirondelle Swallow Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Bookends Car Mascots "Hirondelle" (Swallow) made in glass by René Lalique in 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
JOKO Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Bruswick. English 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco english silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a driving Monkey, Car Mascot
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
MIDGETEE New Star Gas Model Racing Car All Glo Engine 1950s
By Summit
Located in New York, NY
box and packaging. Comes with with all paper work, original instructions for car assembly and manual
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Bronze of a Flying Duck by Andre Vincent Becquerel
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco sculpture or car mascot of a flying duck.
By Andre Vincent
Becquerel
Signature/ Marks
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920 René Lalique, Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Glass with Sepia Patina Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique, Car Mascot Statuette Naiade Frosted Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Naiade" made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique, Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Glass with Blue Patina Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Pair of Bookends Car Mascots Tete de Belier Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Bookends Car Mascots "Tete de Beliers" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1929 René Lalique Pintade Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Glass Book End
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Pintade" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded clear glass mounted as a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1931 Original René Lalique Chrysis Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Frosted Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Chrysis" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1931 in molded frosted glass.
Stamped
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Tete D
Epervier Glass Hawk
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Tete d'Epervier" (Hawk) made in clear glass by Rene Lalique in 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1929 René Lalique Coq Houdan Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Houdan" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded clear glass.
Wheel
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1931 René Lalique Chrysis Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Frosted Glass Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Chrysis" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1931 in molded frosted glass with light
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1925 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Cinq 5 Chevaux Horses Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Cinq 5 Chevaux" (Horses) made in molded clear glass by René Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Victoire Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Light Amethyst Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Victoire" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded light amethyst glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Hirondelle Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Clear Glass Swallow
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Hirondelle" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded clear glass.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1925 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Cinq 5 Chevaux Horses Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Cinq 5 Chevaux" (Horses) made in molded clear glass by René Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1920 René Lalique - Car Mascot Statuette Naiade Frosted Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Naiade" (Mermaid) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1925 René Lalique Faucon Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Clear Glass Falcon
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Faucon" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1925 in molded clear glass.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique - Pair Of Bookends Car Mascots Tete De Belier Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Bookends Car Mascots "Tete de Beliers" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique - Pair Of Bookends Car Mascots Tete De Belier Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Bookends Car Mascots "Tete de Beliers" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Coq Nain Car Mascot Hood Ornament Topaz Glass, Rooster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Nain" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded topaz glass.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Champagne 2me Rallye Aerien ( Aérien) vintage poster.
Located in Spokane, WA
Champagne, and the art deco red car is gliding behind her. Up in the sky, the airplane may have written
Category
1940s Art Deco Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Rare Vintage Mustang Car Seat Armchair Based on the 1966 Fastback Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather, Art Deco style armchair based on the 1966 Mustang Fastback
What a chair! This is the only one
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Frosted in Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament “Perche” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1929
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Tete d
Aigle Glass, Eagle Head
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Tete d'Aigle" (Eagle) made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1928.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
in superb original condition, and very nice mounted on a radiator cap and brown wooden art deco base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Tete d
Aigle Glass, Eagle Head
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Tete d'Aigle" (Eagle) made in glass by René Lalique in 1928.
Molded signature on neck
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Tete d
Epervier Car Mascot Hood Ornament Opalescent Glass Hawk
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Tete d'Epervier" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded deep opalescent
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1929 René Lalique Longchamp A Double Main Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Longchamp A - Double Main" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded frosted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare 1920 Original Asprey London Solid Bronze Car Mascot of Begging Scottie Dog
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare solid bronze 1920 Asprey London car
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1929 René Lalique Longchamp B Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Clear Glass Horse Head
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Longchamp B" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded clear glass.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1929 René Lalique Longchamp B Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Clear Glass Book End
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Longchamp B" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded clear glass mounted as
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Tete d
Aigle Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Glass, Eagle Head
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament “Tete d'Aigle” made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bar Cart, Black Lacquer, Mirrored, Lighting, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Amazing original, restored Art Deco bar car or bar trolley in black piano lacquer with mirrored
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stainless Steel
1929 René Lalique Pair of Longchamp B Car Mascot Hood Ornament in Glass Book End
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique pair of "Longchamp B" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1929 in molded clear glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Pair of Tete de Belier Car Mascot Hood Ornament Glass Book End
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique pair of "Tete de Belier" car mascots, hood ornaments made in 1928 in molded clear
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Vintage Travel Poster Auf Der Reeperbahn St Pauli Hamburg City Night
Located in London, GB
district in Hamburg with Art Deco style lit up buildings, car headlights reflecting on the street with
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
The Godfather Ferris Wheel Cocktail Shaker
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New Orleans, LA
was celebrated for futuristic designs, including a tear-drop shaped car, classic Art Deco-styled
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Large Original 1920s Advertising Poster by Mich ‘Michel Liebeaux’ “Turin Sport”
By Michel Liebeaux
Located in London, GB
plane and Classic Art Deco style car (the back wheel placed like a slice of lemon on the rim of the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Posters
Materials
Paper
Two-Tone Art Deco Car Model
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Art Deco car model is perfectly crafted of four different kinds of wood: oak for the body
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bubinga, Oak, Rosewood
Antique Bronze Art Deco Car Mascot, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Old Art Deco car mascot in bronze 1920s Fantastic Art Deco sculpture representing a bird in full
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Car Mascot "Les Trois Fleches" Jean Dunand, France, 1925
By Jean Dunand
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Car Mascot - Hood ornament by Jean Dunand (1877- 1942) certainly one of few he made
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Art Deco Cars For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of art deco cars available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct art deco cars — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 909 antique and vintage art deco cars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Art deco cars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco cars bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. René Lalique, Geo Ham and Alfred Dunhill each produced beautiful art deco cars that are worth considering.
How Much are Art Deco Cars?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,289, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $343,186 highest priced.
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 Cars
- 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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs 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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