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Art Deco Car Mascot
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Silver-Plated Bronze Car Mascot designed by E. Sandoz depicting an owl on a wood base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900
"Crash" Modern Oil Painting WPA American Los Angeles Scene Cubist Art Deco Cars
Located in New York, NY
"Crash" Modern Oil Painting WPA American Los Angeles Scene Cubist Art Deco Cars
Ross Dickinson
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Original 1933 Art Deco Car Advert
Located in Devon, England
This is an original advert for Panhard motor vehicles a French car firm from the 1930s. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Automotive Art Deco Car, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
A 20X16 inch,acrylics on canvas paper painting of a fine example of the art deco style so commonly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament by Marvel, French, 1920´s,
marked with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Rare Standing Woman Art Deco Car Mascot by S. Rueff, French, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Stylized Art Deco woman.
Rare car mascot – hood ornament. Stylized Art Deco woman, silver-plated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
1920S Peach Beaded Silk Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress "As Is"
Located in New York, NY
reference. 1920S Peach Beaded Silk Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress "As Is"
Category
1920s Car Coats
Art Deco 1925 Antique Car Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco car brooch with gemstones.
Beautiful antique car miniature brooch, created in America
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Lalique Victoire, Large Original Carved Wood Studio Model
By Lalique
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Iconic Art Deco car mascot named Victoire. It has a gesso primer and a gold finish. There are warn
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Art Deco Women Flappers in from of Packard Car - Vintage Car Illustration
By Laurence Fellows
Located in Miami, FL
Meticulously rendered in a stylied Art Deco style.
Kelly Tires ad illustration Work is framed . 17
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Lalique Victoire, Large Original Carved Wood Studio Model
By Lalique
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Iconic Art Deco car mascot named Victoire. It has a gesso primer and a gold finish. There are
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
Wooden Trade Sign Advertising Model of a 3D Art Deco Bentley Racing Car
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wooden trade sign advertising model of a 3D Art Deco Bentley racing car.
A fantastic large piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Couple in Classic cars from the 1920
s
By Laurence Fellows
Located in Miami, FL
Kelly Tires, ad illustration, 1923
Watercolor and ink on board
14.75 x 10.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Work is framed
Category
1920s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Art Deco Chrome Car Mascot
Located in Devon, England
Stunning Art Deco chrome car mascot mounted on a solid block of Swedish art glass. The mascot is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Large Art Deco Signed Nocturnal Cityscape Street Scene Trolley Car Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Antique modernist street scene painting. Oil and gouache on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 21L x 19H.
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Chrome Car Mascot, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Stunning Art Deco chrome car mascot mounted on a solid block of Swedish art glass. The mascot is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome Car Mascot Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco chrome car mascot mounted on a solid chrome base that depicts the Chrysler
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Chrome
Conceptual Futuristic Car Design Pencil Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
drawing would appeal to collectors of vintage car art, conceptual designs, or fans of historical visions
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
French Art Deco Indian Car Mascot by Ruffoni, 1930
By Ruffony
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Art Deco Indian Car mascot by Ruffoni, 1930
Automotive radiator cap mascot representing an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Climax Streamline Art Deco Train Car Ashtray and Drink Stand
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A great Art Deco streamline ash stand from a trains bar car with outer drink tray and match holder
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Original Vintage Ok Used Cars Neon Sign, Large Measuring
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original, large ok used cars neon sign, circa 1940s. Appears that the R and S have been repaired at
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20th Century American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Racing Car Desk Clock / Automobilia / U.K., 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco racing car desk clock. Looks like an indianapolis racing car.
Ítem has just been restored
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Budha Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Automobilia, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Budha bronze car Mascot / hood ornament / automobilia - France 1925.
Mounted over a black
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original 1989 Pierre Fix Masseau Poster for Delahaye Cars - Hand Signed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Masseau began his career as an apprentice to master Art Deco designer A.M. Cassandre, for whom he worked
Category
1980s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Race Car Roadster Model / Paperweight in Cast Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco cast bronze race car/roadster figurine resembling the speedcar popularized by the 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Original 1989 Pierre Fix Masseau Poster for Delahaye Cars - Hand Signed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Masseau began his career as an apprentice to master Art Deco designer A.M. Cassandre, for whom he worked
Category
1980s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Art Deco lion car mascot - hood ornament , automobilia. Silver plated bronze signed Jacques
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Cat Paperweight Car Mascot, Max Le Verrier, France, 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated figure of a sitting cat mounted over a Italian portoro marble base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Gladiator Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France, 1920-1925
By R. Varnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco Gladiator car mascot. Signed R. Varnier.
Varnier was the sculptor, M. Bonnot
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Art Deco train car solid steel, nickel and satin black painted ash tray stand with matchbox holder
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Radiator Mascot Car Driver by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier, signed
Vintage Sculpture in Bronze
Original Art Deco, France 1920/30s
Dimensions:
Width
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Ceiling Light Fixtures from Old Railway Car
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Art Deco Ceiling Light Fixtures from Old Railway Car
Beautiful bronze ceiling mount
Category
20th Century Art Deco Flush Mount
Art Deco - Cubist Edouard Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Owl - Hibou silver plated bronze car mascot, hood ornament. Also
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Faun, Car Mascot Hood Ornament, France, 1920
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Art Deco silvered bronze statuette of a seated young boy Faun. Car mascot hood ornament
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Model Car - Art Deco Race Car - Man Cave Collectible
A highly detailed, extremely
Category
2010s Dutch Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Automobilia
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Climax Streamlined Art Deco Train Car Cocktail Smoker Stand Ashtray Side Table
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco, train car, standing ashtray table or cocktail smoker stand by W.J. Campbell Machine
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Iron, Aluminum
Art Deco Pullman Dining Car Chairs, Aluminum and Fabric, Attributed to Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Buffalo, NY
These Art Deco aluminum dining car chairs were salvaged from a Pullman passenger train remodeled in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Orignal "Venice Simplon Orient Express Dining Car" small format vintage poster
By Pierre Fix-Masseau
Located in Spokane, WA
artist began in the 1930s, and he maintained his signature deco style throughout its duration. This
Category
1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Art Deco Charm 60s Car Diamond Platinum Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era charm crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s to 1930s).
44
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Roman Warrior Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
By Darel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Roman warrior car mascot - Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
Guerrier by Darel. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Roman Warrior Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
By Darel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Roman warrior car mascot - Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
Guerrier by Darel. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Nickelled Bronze Owl-form Car Mascot by Edouard- Marcel Sandoz
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco Nickelled Bronze Owl-Form Car Mascot. Also used as paperweight. Origin France, circa 1930s
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Rolls Royce Automobile Car Advertising Ashtray or Vide Poche
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the Rolls Royce Motor Cars Company in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The tray is
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Art Deco Wyandotte Pressed Steel LaSalle Car and Travel Trailer, 1936
By Wyandotte
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1936 Art Deco, Streamline Wyandotte pressed steel LaSalle car and travel trailer, antique toy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Steel
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
E´douard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Owl - Hibou silver plated bronze car mascot, hood ornament. Also
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture Car Mascot Monkey with Lantern Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture monkey with lantern, Boubou.
Originally designed as car mascot or hood ornament
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Modern Ralph Lauren Black Mercedes Model Car Table Sculpture
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, model Mercedes car table sculpture, signed by Ralph Lauren
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Jacques Cartier Elephant, Art Deco / Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament 1920´s
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Cartier Elephant, Art Deco / Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament 1920´s
Elephant, cubist car
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Car Race in France, 1913 - Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography, Framed
By Press Agency ROL
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency Rol. Car race in Boulogne
Category
1910s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
1936 Car Race in Monza Italy - Silver Gelatin Black
White Photograph Framed
By Lauro Bordin
Located in Atlanta, GA
car race in Monza, Italy, 1936.
Features:
Original Silver Gelatin Print Photograph framed
Press
Category
1930s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Art Deco Women Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Women on wind Car Mascot, hood ornament, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist.
Silver plated
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Art Deco Cubist Rare
Comet
Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
FINE VINTAGE RESTORED 1966 MUSTANG CAR BROWN LEATHER ART DECO WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed cigar brown leather, Art Deco style Wingback armchair based on the 1966 Mustang Fastback
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Art Deco Women Car Mascot, Hood Ornament Sculpture, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco women car mascot, hood ornament, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist paperweight.
Art Deco women
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Women Car Mascot, Hood Ornament Sculpture, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco women car mascot, hood ornament, France, 1930, D.I.M. Cubist paperweight.
Art Deco women
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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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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