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Art Deco Dutch Door Handle with Elephant Head in Bronze
Located in London, GB
came from Art Deco oak front door in the Netherlands.
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Elephant Cigarettes Holder and Dispenser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Art Deco heavy cast iron elephant cigarettes holder and dispenser.
This is a nicely
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Lamp with Murano Millefiori Globe
Located in Stockton, NJ
An Art Deco bronze elephant lamp with Murano Millefiori globe. Faux tusks and mounted on a marble
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Nuart Silver Finish Elephant Book Ends
By Nuart
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Art Deco silver finish tusk up good luck trunk Elephant bookends, lovely condition and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Ceramic Mother
Baby Elephants, 1930s
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glazed ceramic elephants by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement, France, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925
By Antoine Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Streamline - Cubist, silvered bronze elephant bookends - designed by Antoine, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird.
Signed R. Patrouilleau.
The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Figural Art Deco Burl Wood Carved Elephant Sideboard Buffet Credenza Console
Located in Wayne, NJ
Carved elephant sideboard buffet credenza. Measures: Height of backslash is 47 1/2". Height to
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Buffets
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980.
Silvered abstract
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Carter Stabler
Adams Poole Pottery Art Deco Glazed Pottery Elephant Bookends
By Poole Pottery
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and scarce pair Art Deco Carter, Stabler & Adams Poole pottery elephant bookends designed by
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Pottery
Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco metal bookends in the shape of elephants with raised trunks, front feet balanced
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Trio of Elephants Brass Table Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Brass table lamp by Chapman Lamp CO.
3 sided group of bull elephants on a base.
Original black
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Set of Eight Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as single
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Set of Four Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of four Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Set of Fifteen Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of fifteen Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Set of Six Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as single
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Set of Five Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of five Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 27
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Very Rare Set of Three Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of three Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends Elephant on a Book Spain 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Art Deco bookends,marble or alabaster bookends in the shape of an elephant.
Nice figure of
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
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
Art Deco Style Tessellated Faux Elephant Tusks Dining Table Manner of A. Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This sculptural Art Deco style glass top (diameter 48 in.) dining table in the manner of Anthony
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco brass elephant bookends by Walter Von Nessen for
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Onyx
Bronze Elephant Desk Inkstand Set w. Letter Opener
Stamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, large and remarkably complete antique Art Deco desk set, circa 1920.
If you are a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Victorian Anglo Indian Blue Red Enamel Metal Elephant Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Art Deco Victorian Anglo Indian style collectible elephant in copper bronze with blue
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Table Lamp Signed by Muller Frères with Bronze Elephant Motif
By Muller Frères
Located in Verviers, BE
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp signed by Muller Frères. Gorgeous glass globe shade.
With
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Art Deco Style Brass and Wood Elephant Sculpture Bookends 1960
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1115 Art Deco style pair polished brass elephant bookends.
Vintage stylish bookshelf decor
Category
Vintage 1960s Bookends
Materials
Brass
Heidi Daus strass elephant faux pearl necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Heidi Daus faux pearl necklace embellished with an elephant head in strass .
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
Pair of French Art Deco bookends representing two marching elephants.
Both bookends are made from
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Golden Elephant Charm circa 1930-40's
Crafted of solid 14K yellow gold, this little circus
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 1940s Frankart Style Elephant Bookends
By Frankart
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of 1940s cast elephant bookends in original green paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Other
1950s Cartier Lacquer Box with Carved Carnelian Elephant
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Black and red lacquer silver box with wood interior. A finely carved carnelian elephant decorates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Elephant Trinket Box
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend porcelain hand painted elephant trinket box. The elephant background is white with
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Ashanti Carved Table and Elephant Base
Located in Hixson, TN
A different side table. An Ashanti table with carved base. Wonderful patina and detailed carving. Sets up upon a stacked base and very sturdy. The top has been replaced but blends ve...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Art Deco Side Tables
Glass Elephant Vase manner of Pierre D
Avesn
By Pierre D
Avesn
Located in Sharon, CT
Gold yellow heavy glass vase circled with elephants in low relief.
In the manner of Pierre D'Avesn
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Animal Poster, Le Nil, Elephant, 1912
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
and imperceptible.
We have been dealing in art, antiques and vintage posters for more than 50 years
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Glazed Ceramic Teapot in the Shape of Elephant Handmade
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful glazed ceramic teapot in the shape of elephant.
Dimensions:
Height 26 cm, 10.2 inch
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Boch La Louviere Ceramic Vases with Elephants
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Art Deco era vases by Boch La Louviere, produced in Belgium, circa 1920s, each in glazed
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Austrian Sterling and Ebony Elephant Motif Cane or Walking Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian sterling and ebony elephant motif cane or walking stick, realistically cast with inset
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unusual Wall Hung Bronze Sculpture/Bust of Elephant, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Patinated bronze elephant bust/wall hung sculpture. Measurements: H: 8 inches (20 cm), W: 5,5
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Leather Club Chair in an Elephant Pattern Embossed Cowhide, Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French leather club chair that was made from an unusual eco-friendly elephant pattern embossed
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate
By Margaret Postgate
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a wonderful pair of push-pull elephant bookends designed by Margaret Postgate in 1929 for
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Cement
Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games
Materials
Iron
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description:
This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description:
This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description:
This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Elephant Skin Domed Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
By Roberto Coin
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a rare Roberto Coin Elephant Skin Domed Ring size 6. I believe this ring can be resized by
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
collectors of mid-century Art Deco or elephant admirers. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Liberty of London Life Size 6ft Leather Baby Elephant Glass Eyes 1930
By Liberty of London
Located in Portland, OR
Antique vintage life size leather baby elephant, likely retailed by Liberty of London in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Antique Tray or Vide-Poche with Two Austrian Bronze Elephants and Onyx Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in approximately 1920 in an Art Deco style. The tray features two well executed and ornately cast and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Ebony Wood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Elephant Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ebony wood vintage elephant from Ceylon Sri Lanka.
Hand carved ebony wood lucky elephant.
Art Deco style
Category
Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Very Rare German Metal Table Lamp with Black Elephant Tri-Stand Base, circa 1920
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-stand consisting of three black elephants with white teeth. The elephants are made from bronze that are
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Very Rare Set of 14 Brass Candlesticks Candle Holders Elephant Herd
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare set of Art Deco brass candlesticks Elephant Herd.
Germany, 1940s
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
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