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Venetian, a bronze and ivory sculpture by Andre Vincent Becquerel
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Antwerp, BE
page 21 of
“Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, Academy.
and on page 44 of
“Art deco and other
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Modernist Bronze Sculpture “Doe
Fawn” by Ary Bitter
Susse
By Ary Bitter, Susse Fondeur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Artists, V. II, Gründ, 2006, p. 543-544
* Art Deco and other Figures, Bryan Catley, 1978, featuring a
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Viennese Bronze
Fancy Dancer
On Onyx Base as a Bookend, by Gerdago, ca 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
the Art Deco style. Her figures in primarily dramatic postures wear futuristic costumes with often
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
French Antique Bronze Bust of a Smiling Child by Injalbert, 1900
By Jean-Antoine Injalbert
Located in Antwerp, BE
” by H. Berman, Abage.
“The dictionary of sculptors in bronze” by James Mackay.
Art deco and other
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bisque Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco bisque lamps. Figures of women.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
$1,200
Fosteria Etched Glass Lamp Designed by Hunt Dietrich
Located in New York, NY
Glass lamp with art deco-neoclassical
etched figures /designs on both sides,
and a
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
"Whirling" sculpture by, Andre Gilbert
Located in Englewood, NJ
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*identical model photographed in "Art Deco and other Figures" by, Brian Catley. 2003; pg.159
Category
20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Olympics Skiers Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmarks of classic Art Deco: chiseled, stylized figures; repeated, strong geometries; and a sense of
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,500
Exceptional Bronze and Ivory Sculpture
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Laurent Hely is illustrated in "Art Deco and Other Figures" by Bryan Catley. This figure, with the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Vintage Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
, which are set over a sumptuous buckwheat brown background. Drawn in a modern Art Deco style with crisp
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,500
Gladiator, Bronze Sculpture Male Nude with Dagger and Shield by Paul Philippe
By Paul Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
:
“Art Deco and other figures” by Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.
“Dictionnaire illustré des
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Tapestry Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky
s "Composition X"
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Dallas, TX
", 1939. The Art Deco rug features geometric figures leaping out on a black background in a style that was
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Modernism Bronze Sculpture “Greyhound
Cat” by Ary Bitter
Susse
By Ary Bitter
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, 2006, p. 543-544
* Art Deco and other Figures, Bryan Catley, 1978, featuring a series of his works on
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Figures
By Gustave Kaitz 1
Located in East Quogue, NY
Pair of Art Deco figures painted by Gustave Kaitz.
Gouache on board
Painting size: 18 x 14
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Stylish Pair of Art Deco Figures Signed Salvado, France, circa 1920 / Bookends
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of Art Deco figures made from bronzed metal and signed by the sculptor, "J
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
1920
s American Art Deco Green [Jade Style] Figural Art Glass Vase
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's American Art Deco Green [Jade Type] Art Glass Figural Vase. Beautiful Art Deco figures in
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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Art Deco Unique Lidded Urn Flambé Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
.
The shape and form are fantastic, so are the glaze and hand painted Art Deco figures.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco English Walnut Pedestal Column
Located in Devon, England
restoration re-polish. Perfect as display, perhaps with plants or Art Deco figures displayed.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Busts
Materials
Walnut
"Indian Brave, " Rare, Important Art Deco Covered Urn by Waugh for Steuben
By Sidney Waugh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
were decorated with high-style Art Deco figures executed via copper-wheel engraving. From the 1930s to
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Urns
Materials
Glass
Art Deco English Walnut Pedestal Column, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
restoration re-polish. Perfect as display, perhaps for plants or Art Deco figures to display. Please note
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Art Deco Novelty Golfing Match Striker, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
still remains very desirable and if you collect Art Deco figures and want something a little less
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
"Farm Laborers, " Rare Art Deco Engraved Steuben Vase Honoring Agriculture
By Sidney Waugh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high-style Art Deco figures executed via copper-wheel engraving. From the 1930s-1950s, Steuben rivaled
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Arcadian Landscape (Art Deco sunrise with nude female figures)
By Anders Johansen
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful c.1930s art deco landscape by Danish-American artist, Anders Daniel Johansen (1882-1967
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
French Art Deco Mounted Zodiac Sculpture Wall Hanging Welded Figures
Located in Surfside, FL
Here is an interesting piece. not sure if this is the original mounting of it or if this was salvaged from something else, a clock perhaps. It consists of welded, patinated sculptura...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique American School Modernist Art Deco Nude Figures Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely painted American school art deco nude painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 16L x
Category
1940s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Europa
the Bull, " Art Deco Masterpiece in Engraved Glass by Waugh for Steuben
By Sidney Waugh, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco figures executed via copper-wheel engraving. Arthur Amory Houghton, grandson of the founder
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Plaster Figures
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Evocative American Art Deco period plaster sculptures of maidens, nearly lifesize.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$7,500
"Hunting Gazelles, " Rare Art Deco Glass Panel by Sabino w/ Nude Figures
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
herd of deer or gazelles, with Art Deco trees and foliage as a backdrop. Sabino was, second only to
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Reclining Figures Art Deco Modernist ink drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, lithographer, cartoonist, teacher
Studied: Cincinnati Art Acad.; ASL
Exhibited: AIC, 1936, 1938; PAFA Ann
Category
1930s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Arcadian Figures
By Wright Saltus Ludington
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Art Deco era drawing by American artist, Wright Ludington (1900-1992). Graphite on paper
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite, Paper
Large Art Deco Malachite Vase with Neoclassical Figures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the period Art Deco style. The vase has four detailed panels of neoclassical figures on the sides
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
"Radiating Figures, " Extraordinary Art Deco-Secessionist Inkwell, Silvered Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inserts, is teeming with stylized figures, each radiating energy as if they are electrified. The lid and
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Art Deco Eglomise Box with Classical Figures
By Frank Mariani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
panel depicting classical male figures with lyre and panpipes over a gold foil ground, signed by F
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Cabinet Bar with Japanese Figures as Decorative Motifs
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco cabinet dry bar, having a mirrored interior, and hand painted Japanese figures etc
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Panther Figures on a Solid Marble Base, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
An impressive and large 1930s Art Deco pair of strolling Panther figures on a black marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bronze Art Deco Grotesque Mythical Gothic Figures Chandelier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Gothic heads depicted on a bronze chandelier made early twenty century in France. Lit by 6 bulbs.
Gothic Revival architecture varied considerably in its faithfulness to bo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Bronze Vase - Wine Cooler With Horse Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive 20th century copy of the celebrated Art Deco French bronze vase decorated with raised
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Art Deco Centerpiece Supported by Three Nude Male Figures
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spectacular and very rare, this high style Art Deco silvered bronze centerpiece, consisting of a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Centerpiece with Nude Male Figures, Gilded Bronze, France
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most spectacular of all the high style Art Deco sculptures made in 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Nuart Table Lamp with Bronze Figures ** Saturday Sale **
By Nuart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco table lamp by Nuart features two kneeling females in bronze flanking a mirrored orb
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends Metal Lady Figures on Stone Bases, French, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of French, Art Deco period, book ends of two metal lady figures on stone
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Stone, Metal
Art Deco Panther Figures on a Solid Marble Base, French, C1930
s
Located in Devon, England
An impressive and large 1930's Art Deco pair of strolling Panther figures on a marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Very Fine Art Deco Bronze Bowl with Zodiac Motif of Nude Figures
By Fritz Nuss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb example of 1940s Art Deco design, this bronze bowl features beautifully detailed Zodiac
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Bookends Hardwood with Terrier Dog Figures, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two different Terrier dogs on hardwood
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
"Nude Male and Horse, " Stunning Art Deco Mirror with Deeply Etched Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The only example we have ever seen, this large and impressive Art Deco Mirror depicts a nude male
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1930s Art Deco Harlequin Table Lamp with Red Girl Pixie Figures USA
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
American 1930s Art Deco Harlequin table lamp with J.B. Hirsch, Erte or Gerdago girl Pixie red
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Japanese Art Deco Porcelain Vase with Flowers and Female Figures
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage art deco Japanese vase with two female figures in brightly colored robes and flowers on a
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vase with Mythological Figures by Gaston Goor for Mougin in France, Art Deco
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
found at the Louvre in his youth, and his work often depicts male figures with an implicit, or sometimes
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Classic Art Deco Mural Study with Nude Figures from France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cluster of nude figures, two deer, a winged horse, and monumental urns, all placed in a bucolic, setting
Category
Vintage 1930s French Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Watercolor
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Le Mie Donne Plate 1937
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Hanover, MA
rigorous classicism of the architecture and the darting Art Deco figures.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Five Hagenauer Figures
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
A group of five Hagenauer bronze and patinated bronze Pigmy warriors and children.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
$1,200
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figures
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Sommerso blue Alexandrite over green, and yellow over green art glass bunny rabbit sculptures. Documented
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Keramos Austrian Wien Art Deco Pottery Flamingos Figure
By Keramos Vienna Manufactory
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair Austrian Art Deco hand painted pottery figures of flamingos by Keramos of Wien and
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
French Art Deco Bronze Squirrel Bookends by Georges Rigot
By Georges Rigot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, sculptors and founders” by H. Berman, Abage.
“Art Deco and other figures” by Brian Catley, Antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Patinated Cast Iron Geisha Figures Set of Five
Located in Topeka, KS
these Art Deco; however, some are calling them Brutalist. We are calling them wonderful………… You should
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Panther Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus, 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Excellent
Literature: “Art deco and other figures” by Brian Catley.?“Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Marcel-andré Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
about Marcel Bouraine: “Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, Academy. “Art deco and other figures” by
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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Art Deco Figures For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of art deco figures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique art deco figures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Art deco figures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco and Hollywood Regency art deco figures are consistently popular styles. Many art deco figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Franz Hagenauer, Maurice Guiraud-Rivière and René Buthaud produced popular art deco figures that are worth a look.
How Much are Art Deco Figures?
Prices for art deco figures start at $295 and top out at $35,840 with the average selling for $2,725.
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 Figures
- What is figuration in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often human figures.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
- What is a lay figure in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
- When did figurative art start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo.
- 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.
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