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Cartier Ribbed 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier of Paris Ribbed Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter In Original Monogramed Red Pouch & Cartier Red
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Sterling Silver and Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver & Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene, Very bright colorful enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel
Black Lacquer
By D. Evans
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Spitfire pocket lighter designed by Evans.
Rare automatic spitfire pocket lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cartier Red Lacquer 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter Box
Guarantee
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Must De Cartier Red Lacquer 3 Banded 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique Dunhill Sterling Silver Swing Arm Sports Watch or Clock Pocket Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in the period Art Deco style. This model is identified as their 'Sports' lighter and the case is
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Matching Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps/Uplighters
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of Art Deco chrome up-lighters. Hard to find one but two is very lucky. Both are
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
SPANISH 1920 Alfonso XII 1885 Coin Pocket Lighter In .900 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Spain during the Art-Deco period, back in the 1920. The case of the lighter was constructed by the
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Briquet Gas Gilt Cigarette Lighter With Original Box Made In France 1978
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Briquet Gas Gilt Cigarette Lighter With Original Box and Partial Travelling Kit Made in
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
This is a rare antique desk lighter, created in London
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
This is a rare antique desk lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Rectangular Gas Pocket Lighter In solid .800 Silver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
is the iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns with substantial weight in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
S.T Dupont Rare Gold Plated Green Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Rare Green & Gold Plated S. T. Dupont Line 1 Large Lighter With Laque de Chine
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
KARL GLAZER 1932 Austria Schnauzer Dog Table Petrol Lighter Bronze
Red Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
Petrol lighter designed by Karl Glazer.
Fabulous and rare antique table petrol lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald
Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
cylindrical gasoline lighter. Created in Paris during the art deco period by the house of Cartier, back in the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel
The James Bond Iconic and Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold and Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Iconic and beautifully engineered piece rare condition, James Bond lighter of choice.
In mint
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate
Evans 1952 By Ross Blackinton Table Desk Automatic Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling
By Evans Products Company, R. Blackinton
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Table-Desk automatic lighter designed by Evans.
Very rare table-desk petrol lighter, created by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
A beautiful military American service lighter
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling And Gold
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. It was masterfully crafted in
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Co. Paris 1919 French Table Petrol Lighter In Brass
Carved White Nacre
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
chained snuffer lid. This antique lighter should be a great conversation piece.
Trench Art
This is a
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Console with Light Base and Contrasting Dark Top
Located in Troy, MI
Art Deco console has contrasting lighter and darker wood - believed to be maple or birch and walnut
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pure Art Deco Vase, paper weight, marble, tree nature motive, France, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
typical Art Deco shape with a lighter background. The vase opening is not deep. The back of the object is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Console with Light Bronze Base and Contrasting Dark Top with Palms
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco console has contrasting lighter and darker wood - believed to be maple or birch and walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Val Saint-Lambert Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. Good distribution of lighter shades,
A perfect example of Art
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Ronson Art Deco Lady Dancing table lamp chrome and black very rare 14425
By Ronson
Located in Mobile, AL
Ronson Art Metal Works is justifiably world renowned for the art deco cigarette lighters and
Category
Vintage 1930s Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
dark wood, this collection introduced a whimsical modernist Chinoiserie-Art Deco fusion in lighter hues
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl
Pair of Italian Modern High Back Chairs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style made his pieces particularly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Italian Modern Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
, velveteen fabrics – with the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style made his
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cartier Art Deco Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A very rare Cartier Art Deco solid 18-carat gold petrol wick lighter. This is the smaller size
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
$5,275
Novelty Art Deco
Airman
Table Lighter
Located in London, GB
An unusual silver-plated novelty table lighter in the form of a pre-Second World War airman, in
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Cigarette Airplane Aeroplane Table Lighter
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco cigarette lighter, 1930 Aeroplane by Hamilton's U.S.A.. Fantastic condition for age, with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Cartier 18k Art Deco Pocket Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier London pocket lighter made of 18k and comes in the original box. The design is super art
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
Hermann Art Deco Enamel Concealed Watch Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Hermann lighter with concealed watch. Square case is concealed in an enamel gold case with lift arm
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Table Lighter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Machine Age - and we really mean it! This lighter is machined out of a solid block of aluminum
Category
Vintage 1930s Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Perpetual Calendar, Cigarette Dispenser, Striker Lighter and Ashtray
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very rare English Art Deco smoker's desk set combines a chrome plated cigarette box that
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Alfred Dunhill Lighter
Cigarette Case in Original Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous sterling silver and enamel Dunhill lighter and cigarette case from the 1930's in it's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Art Deco Chrome
Vitrolite Marching Nude Wheel
Flint Table Lighter.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This English Art Deco chrome plated stylized nude holds a ball containing a wheel and flint lighter
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Ronson American Art Deco Touch-Tip Bar Lighter
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The icon of all American art deco table lighters, this 1936 beauty has a bartender with shaker
Category
20th Century American Barware
Materials
Metal
Dunhill for Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Lighter, with Enamel Flags
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill for Cartier, Paris
A sterling silver 'Unique Sports' lighter, the result of a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Ronson New Yorker Skyscraper, Art Deco Table Lighters
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Highly collectible Art Deco or Machine Age design by Louis V. Aronson, introduced in 1929 and later
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
English Art Deco Figural Leather and Chrome Riding Boot Table Striker Lighter
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous miniature brown leather riding boot table lighter is replete with a chrome spur and a
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Ronson Black Bartender Touch Tip Cigarette Lighter
Located in Pasadena, CA
collector. The streamline art deco bar encloses built in humidor compartments and is outfitted with bartop
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Dunhill Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A very stylish gas-powered table lighter by Dunhill, the "half-giant" body wrapped in blue leather
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Dunhill Desk Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Toronto, ON
This piece is very clean and in great condition. A desktop lighter in the design of a chromed jet
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Sterling
Enamel Dunhill
Unique
Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
the sides are a deep blue. The beautiful Art Deco engine turned designs in the silver are illuminated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Dunhill Watch Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Dunhill "Unique" sterling silver lighter with built in watch in its original
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
’Malcolm Campbell’ Giant Lighter By Dunhill
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An interesting example of the classic 'Giant' table lighter, bearing the facsimile signature of Sir
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Rocket Table Lighter
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco chrome-plated table lighter in the form of a rocket.
The rocket is attached via a ball
Category
20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Chrome ‘Bijou
table lighter by Alfred Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A ’Half Giant’ or ‘Bijou' table lighter by Alfred Dunhill, in heavy chromium plate with a vertical
Category
1990s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Sterling Silver Ronson Touch Tip Table Lighter
By Ronson
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and very rare Ronson 'Touch Tip' model table lighter that unlike the vast majority was
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
"Foot Rule" Table Lighter by Alfred Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A very stylish novelty table lighter in the form of a 12 inch (foot) ruler with (unusually) only
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lighter #366d
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lighter #366D. Measures 8,5cm x 6,3cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfred Dunhill
Namiki
Enamel Table Lighter, 1930s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill, London
A scarce Dunhill ‘Namiki’ maki-e enamel table lighter with chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Alfred Dunhill "Yard Rule" Lighter With Stand
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare silver plated ‘Yard Rule’ table lighter, the body of the lighter measuring 36
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Giant Rare
Yard Rule
Table Lighter by Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare ‘Yard Rule’ table lighter, the body engraved as a rule up to 36 inches (90 cms
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Table Lighter by St. Dupont for Hermès
By S.T. Dupont
Located in London, GB
A gas-powered table cigarette lighter of large proportions, by St. Dupont for Hermès, Paris
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Rare, 18ct Gold
Unique
A
Sports
Pocket Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
’ Sports’ combination wind-proof lighter and pocket watch, of singular quality, the first edition of this
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
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Art Deco Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and silver, every art deco lighter was constructed with great care. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage art deco lighter now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco lighter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right art deco lighter, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill and Ronson each produced at least one beautiful art deco lighter that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Deco Lighter?
The average selling price for an art deco lighter at 1stDibs is $963, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $50,963 for the 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 Lighter
- 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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My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
This Onyx, Diamond and Sapphire Ring Is an Art Deco Stunner
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
A 1920s Art Deco Necklace with a Stunning Drop Emerald
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier: The Jeweler Who Helped Define Art Deco
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Vintage Watches Are Making a Comeback
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
The Process: 5 Creators of Chic Customizable Lighting
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.
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