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Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Gold Silver Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Gold Silver Lighter, Circa 1980s
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Silver
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Jonson
Marcius Art Deco Smoke Set, Lighter and Box Black and Gold 1980s, USA
By Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jonson & Marcius Art Deco Smoke Set, Lighter and Box Black and Gold 1980s, USA
Decorated in Black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case
Dunhill Lighter Set
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Dunhill Lighter Set
“Circa 1980”
“YSL
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case
“YSL
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Vintage Dupont Lighter
Christian Dior Cufflinks
Neck Tie Gift Set
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dupont Lighter & Christian Dior Cufflinks & Neck Tie Gift Set
Vintage Christian Dior
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
$776 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super Mint
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
TRENCH ART 1930 Art-Deco European Train Desk Petrol Lighter In Copper
Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Steam engine train locomotive desk lighter
This is a very nice trench art petrol table lighter of
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Tin
$798 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Marble Lacquer Lighter, Original Sky Case In a Super Mint
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Dark Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Light Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
French large Art Deco brass and leather table lighter by Polaire of Paris c 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb large art deco table lighter is in remarkable original condition. It is a very eye
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Leather
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original C
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cognac & Gold Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Vintage Sarome
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vanity Items
$293 Sale Price
24% Off
Rare mini Lipstick QUART DE TOUR, France, Vintage Snake Skin Petrol Lighter
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and hard to find a Mini Lipstick - QUART DE TOUR - made in France Vintage petrol lighter
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
$609 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter
Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
Vintage Christian
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
$633 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Japanese Golden KOMAI SOUVENIR of HONG KONG Cigarette Case+Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
CASE+LIGHTER set in mint condition.
Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items
$652 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated light Cognac Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Light Cognac light lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Ball Player Table Table Lighter with Base by Ronson
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Decorative chrome Art Deco Round Ball lighter on a black enameled stepped base with a chromed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco home accessories, including bookends, lighters, lamps, and sculptural objects, all celebrated
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
1949 Art Deco Ronson "Spartan" Streamline Table Lighter in Chrome
Black Enamel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
cousin of Art Deco, smooth curves, horizontal speed lines, polished chrome, and a sense of forward motion
Category
Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Spelter Metal Nude Flapper Goddess Desktop Torch Tip Table Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Nude Greek Goddess spelter metal torch tip table lighter featuring a nude flapper gilded in bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Spelter
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
SARASTRO 1925 Pforzheim Deco Coronita Desk Petrol Lighter In Nickel
Brass
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
the rare Corona-Coronita ball model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid brass and nickel with
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
DUPONT Paris 1940-1945 Deco Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid Aluminum
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont petrol lighter made in France.
This is a very nice pocket petrol lighter created in Paris
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1938 Baron A.W.C von Gyllenkrok
s Gas Lighter solid Gilt 830 Silver / 57gr
Located in SE
Elegant one of a kind custom made Gas Lighter in Gilt 830 silver with sleek shapes engraved with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Hand Made Bespoke Silver Art Deco Sphinx Lift Arm Lighter w/ Geometric Inlay
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-made one-of-a-kind silver Art Deco Egyptian Revival lift arm lighter showcases a captivating
Category
Vintage 1920s American Ashtrays
Materials
Silver
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Cigarette Lighter with Boar Tusk Mounted in Silver, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco Cigarette Lighter with Boar Tusk Mounted in Silver.
Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Ronson England 1929 Deco RonDeLight Steel Table Lighter Black
Cream Lacquer
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a very unusual lighter
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
RONSON 1928 Junior Sport First Thumb Model Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Art Metal Work Co. during the art deco period
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
RONSON 1930 Junior Sport Second Thumb Model Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Art Metal Work Co. during the art deco period
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vanity Dunhill Lighter, 1930, England
By Dunhill
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vanity Dunhill lighter 1930 England
Circa 1930 Origin England
It works with benzine (gasoline
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter
Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
An extremely rare and very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Vinatge Italian Acrylic Lighter 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian acrylic lighter
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Chrome
Deco Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Pink Pineapple Lighter Gold Aventurine Brass
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass pineapple lighter is an exceptional piece of Art Deco and Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Gold
Vintage table lighter CHARMANT International 1970s Japan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lighter a distinguished look.
Perfect for the Art Deco or Post Modern Interiors .
Lights up by pushing top
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
RONSON 1936 Art-Deco Machine Age Cigar Humidor Desk Box And Touch-Tip Striker
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter.
This Art Deco smoking accessory
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
RONSON 1936 Art-Deco Machine Age Cigar Humidor Desk Box With Touch-Tip Striker
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter.
This Art Deco smoking accessory
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1935 Ronson Hound Dog Table Striker Lighter by Ronson
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In 1935, a desk-mounted striker lighter was crafted. It featured a basset hound canine adorned with
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
$337 Sale Price
38% Off
S.T. Silver Dupont Briquet De Poche Gas Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
S.T lighter Silver Dupont Briquet De Poche Gas Lighter
This elegant luxury lighter, with a design
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in an anodised green finish. This is a very stylish floor lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Dunhill "Globetrotter" Crocodile Leather Wrapped Sports Lift Arm Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco "Globetrotter" Sports Petrol Lighter by Dunhill. The lighter is wrapped in Crocodile
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
Dunhill Palladium Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
gorgeous Art Deco engraved design.
Height: 6.4cm Width: 2.3cm Depth 1.2cm / Weight: 76g
Lighter Made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
by Ronson Japan in 1990.
The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for
Category
1990s Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
Cartier Palladium Briquet Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Palladium Briquet Cigarette Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced With
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
$1,422 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box With Papers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
$1,019 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Dunhill Silver Plated Working Rollagas Lighter With Dunhill Box Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Silver Plate Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Grey Box
Lighter
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter
Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Pentagon Cigarette Lighter Boxed
Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Bark Effect Pentagon Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Yellow Lacquered Rollagas Lighter Serviced Working
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box.
In great working condition, has recently been serviced
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Briquet Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Briquet Lighter With Cartier Box
Circa 1980's, Made in Paris
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Fabulous 1930
s Red and Black Enamel Combination Lighter and Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco Red and Black Enamel Combination Lighter and Cigarette Case Chrome and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Cartier Mini Oval SG Santos Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
Paperwork
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Mini Oval SG Steel Santos Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
Paperwork
Made in
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
S.T Dupont Rare Gold Plated Ligne 1 Large Cigarette Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Gold Plated S. T. Dupont Line 1 Large Lighter With Laque de Chine Casing.
Made in
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Dupont Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Dupont Box Engine Turned Lighter With DuPont
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cream Enamel Cigarette Lighter Boxed
Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cream Enamel Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box and Guarantee
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
$1,062 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 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.
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