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Stylized Art Deco Style Elephants Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful stylized art deco style elephants bronze sculpture on marble base, circa 1940s. The piece
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Charles Lemanceau, Art Déco Cubist Elephant, Saint-Clement, France, 1930
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Firenze, IT
Charles Lemanceau cubist elephant craquelé.
Art Deco crème Craquelés glaze ceramic.
Saint
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), French Art Deco "Balancing Elephant" Sculpture
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maurice Dufrêne (French, 1876–1955) was a seminal figure of the French Art Deco movement, widely
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Bronze Circus Elephant by Charles Paillet, France, 1920s
By Charles Paillet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bronze circus elephant figure / sculpture designed by Chales Paillet, France, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elephant and Panther Big French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Ulm, DE
Large ceramic sculpture with cream colored glaze
Elephant and panther
Original Art Deco, France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Elephant Figurine, Art Deco Style, France, Circa 1924
By Baccarat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Baccarat crystal plate, depicting an elephant. Baccarat stamp, France.
France, CIRCA 1924.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Silvered Metal Elephant Bookends on Rouge Royal Marble, 1930s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Charming pair of Art Deco bookends, France, circa 1930s, depicting seated elephants crafted in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Green Enamel
Black Ceramic Sculptural Elephant Ash Tray signed Nuart
By Nuart
Located in New York, NY
excellent use of contrasting materials and bold color palette typical of Art Deco design. The elephant
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Elephant and Baby, circa 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demétre Chiparus, Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of Walking Elephants, France, circa 1920
An
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Eléphant Attaqué Sculpture by Georges Gardet, Art Deco Bronze, 1930
By George Gardet
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Green patinated bronze sculpture, made by Georges Gardet (1863-1939), signed G.GARDET, with cast stamp COLIN Paris.
This sculpture is a replica of the original sculpture, the size of...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément Elephant sculpture, 1930
s
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco crackle ceramic elephant sculpture, designed by Charles Lemanceau for the ceramic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Czech Kralik Art Deco Tropical Elephant
Landscape Cameo Glass Vase circa 1925
By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Located in Worcester Park, GB
tropical scene with a spectacular rampaging Elephant with olive trees and fronds, with a pond and trees in
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Clock with Elephant and Tigers / Panthers by Irenee Rochard
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A magnificent Art Deco clock featuring an impressive sculpture in the Japanese Meiji style
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Fantastic Art Deco - (limited edition) Miriam Salat (MIRIM) Elephant bangle
By Miriam Salat
Located in New York, NY
This Miriam Salat bangle features black resin with vintage sterling silver.
White Topaz full diamond facet rounds, prong set.
Bangle is flexible to fit your hand. With magnetic cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Art Deco /Art Nouveau Carved Alabaster Elephant Lamp, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
Art Deco / Art Nouveau carved alabaster elephant lamp circa 1920-1930s. When illuminated the lamp
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
VINTAGE POSTER - Original Lithograph : Collas Coffee (India) - Elephant - 1927
Located in Paris, IDF
ANONYMOUS (20th century)
Café Collas, Pearls of the Indies, 1927
Original lithograph poster (La Semeuse workshop)
On paper, 113 x 74 cm (c. 45 x 30 in)
INFORMATION: Beautiful vinta...
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1920s Art Deco Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Raised Trunk Made in Italy
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture Italy.
Impressive bronze Art Deco sculpture of an elephant in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Elephants, Irénée Rochard
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine bronze casted sculpture of a Elephant with a calf, resting on a black Belgium marble base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
elephant sculptures carvings.
A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand-carved wooden elephant
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base, 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base Design, 1980
Pierre Cardin
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Bronze Elephant Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, French Art Deco, circa 1930/40s
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Ulm, DE
This expressive Art Deco bronze sculpture by Irénée Rochard captures a tender moment: a mother
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Teak Coffee Table Set Carved with Elephants
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Teak Coffee Table Set Carved with Elephants
A superb set of expertly hand carved tables
Category
Vintage 1920s Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930
By Le Moine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with this rare and striking pair of Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Earthenware
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
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Lid Montières "Au Siamois" Elephant Print Samara
By Montieres
Located in Sacile, PN
short story of production (1917/1933).
This Art Deco vase is part of Samara series.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Deco Circus Elephant
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Small yet charming, this early Trifari brooch depicts an Art Deco circus elephant performing on a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Charming elephant, jardiniere vase ceramic Art Deco 1920s, E Eichler Royal Dux
By Royal Dux
Located in Wien, AT
porcelain, in Art Deco carried out in the 1920s.
The object is of elaborate design, the shape - typical of
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco-Style American Cast Metal Marble Sculpture of Three Marching Elephants
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco-style American sculpture of three marching elephants, each cast in metal with a patinated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charming Pocket Watch Stand in the shape of an Elephant. Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Pocket Watch Stand in the shape of an Elephant in Art Deco from the 1930s. The
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Top Glass Table with Elephant Tusk Legs, 30s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Deco style table or desk, produced in the colonial period, as confirmed by the legs in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Amazing Art Deco
Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) and it is very
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco silvered metal elephant sculpture holding a bowl/ashtray by Werkstätte Hagenauer
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Art Deco Cast
Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is composed of a metal body with three cast
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Styled Accent or Television Lamp with Cast Gilt Figural Elephants
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco styled figural accent or 'television lamp' is unsigned, but presumed to have been
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Framed French Art Deco Panel showing a Scene with Elephants in a Jungle Pattern
Located in Ulm, DE
Jungle scene with elephants, framed
Dimensions:
Width: 108 cm
Height: 74 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Wood
Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
work of lighting art from the 1930s has five hand-carved arms in the shape of elephant heads. The
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vtg Pair of Bronze Metal ART DECO Baby Elephant Book Ends
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Pair of Art Deco Baby Elephant Bookends. Crafted from sturdy metal with a rich bronzed
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Art Deco Style Bone Storage Box with Lion and Elephant Motif
Located in Tampa, FL
, expertly rendered in early bone. Designed in the Art Deco style, the box features finely crafted hinges, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Centerpiece Alabaster Bowl with Elephant Pedestal and Metallic Filigree
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Alanbaster and metal or bronze centerpiece
Alabaster bowl with elephant pedestal and metallic
Category
20th Century Unknown Centerpieces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$398 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Bakelite Caparisoned Elephant w/Drink Markers Hanging from the Saddle
Located in Nantucket, MA
West German Bakelite drink marker set as a caparisoned elephant with 12 various markers hanging
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Elephant Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds Black Onyx
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Art Deco Style Elephant“
Ganesha is the Indian God of Luck. Bring it on with these Earrings set
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel
Chromed Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
The Art Metal Works for The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. Designed in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Spelter Metal Elephant Lamp with Crackle Shade by A.P.T. NY
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco spelter metal elephant lamp with crackle shade signed A.P.T. NY. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Elephant Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930 s Elephaant foot
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin
$1,650
Japanese bronze elephant figure
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Japanese Bronze Elephant Figurine
This Japanese bronze elephant figurine strikes a dynamic pose
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ladies 14K Elephant Head Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a detailed elephant head
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
French Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Elephant Compote
By Edouard Cazaux
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) small glazed porcelain compote with silver elephant base supporting a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Charles Lemanceau Elephants Mother and Child, 1920
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French art ceramics, this pair of elephants by Charles Lemanceau was produced at the Saint-Clement's
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Imperial Elephant Candelabrum, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Imperial Elephant Candelabrum
Europe, Early 20th Century
Height: 34 in. Width: 17 in. Depth: 15
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Gio’ Ponti “ Elephant “ Porcelain Gold 1927 italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - Porcellana manifattura di DOCCIA - Anno 1927.
Bellissimo esemplare in porcellana da collezione , realizzato nella fabbrica di DOCCIA e disegnato alla fine degli anni 20 q...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Granite
Louis-Albert Carvin Elephant Couple Sculpture 1920
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elephant couple sculpture by Louis-Albert CARVIN, France, ca.1920. Spelter and marble. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Elephants
By Antonio Amorgasti 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th century bronze sculpture of two elephants with a patinated bronzed finish.
The base
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a pair of wonderful pink elephant bookends. Although not marked, we are quite certain they
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
$315 Sale Price / set
30% Off
pair of Dembac ceramic vases decorated with carved elephants
By Denbac
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of large art deco vases from the 1920s by Denert et Balichon for the Denbac factory. Green
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Enamel Elephant Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Alfred Philippe for Trifari gray trumpeting and charging African elephant clip brooch of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
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Art Deco Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco elephant you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every art deco elephant was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the art deco elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco elephant, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco elephant over the years, but those crafted by Charles Lemanceau, Liberty of London and Omersa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Elephant?
Prices for an art deco elephant start at $65 and top out at $256,342 with the average selling for $1,803.
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 Elephant
- 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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