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Dunhill Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Longtail Logo And Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Dunhill of London Longtail Logo Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
Inspired by the Dunhill
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box And Papers
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box, Flints and Gas Canister And
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Boxed
Velvet Cartier Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box, Flints, Red Velvet Pouch And
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
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, Gold Plate, Enamel
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter Boxed, Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Serviced 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter.
A Classic Cigarette
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
$954 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Lift Arm Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Lift Arm Cigarette Lighter With Original Paperwork
Dunhill Box
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Novelty hunting horn cigar lighter in sterling silver - made in 1932
Located in London, London
Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled to look like a hunting horn. The cigar lighter measures 9.5"(24cm) tall
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
St DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Cigarette Lighter Boxed
Serviced
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Pocket Cigarette Lighter in Original DuPont Box With
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Box
Papers Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Engine Turned Cigarette Lighter With Grey Dunhill Box
Lighter
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter Boxed
Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Serviced 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter.
A Classic Cigarette
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
1930s Arrow "Naughty Hula Girl" Swirled Bakelite Table Striker Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
reveals a provocative frontal display. The design exudes elements of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, with
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Chrome
$363 Sale Price
25% Off
Dunhill Silver Plated Rollagas D Logo Cigarette Lighter With Leather Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Alfred Dunhill Silver Plated D Logo Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
With Original Black Logo Box, And
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Cartier Brown Lacquer 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter Box
Guarantee
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Cartier Brown Lacquer 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter Box & Guarantee
Serial 05002
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Red Lacquered Rollagas Classic Lighter Boxed
Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Dunhill Red Lacquered 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Classic Cigarette Lighter Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box Serviced Working
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Briquet Lighter With Cartier Box
Serviced
Working
Circa
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
$976 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box.
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box.
Height: 6.4cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
ST Dupont Silver Plated Ligne 1 Small Cigarette Lighter Serviced With Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Silver Plated Briquet De Poque Cigarette Lighter Serviced And With Orange DuPont Box
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Lighter
Leather Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Lighter With A Red Lacquered Band.
Sold With A Leather
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Bi-Colour Goldline Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Bi-Colour Goldline Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Brown
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
Guarantee
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
18ct Gold Plated Cartier Godron Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box 1980's
Marked Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
DESARMEAUX DO. 1932 France Semi-Automatic Screw Button Petrol Pocket Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
lighter made in Saint Etienne France during the Art Deco period, back in 1931-1932. The lighter was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
$1,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Dunhill Rollagas Black Lacquer De Chine Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Black Lacquer De Chine Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
Lighter Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif A Collaboration between
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Box
Lighter Made
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
$843 Sale Price
25% Off
RARE Nude Smoking Women w/ Temptation Devil Figurative Ashtray w/ Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
apple with a cigarette. Fashioned in an Art Deco form with Art Nouveau touches the set features a mix of
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
$1,312 Sale Price
25% Off
Evans Gold Toned Cigarette Case and Lighter in the style of Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A gold toned flip open cigarette case with upper lighter, the inside having spring loaded wings to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Dunhill 18 Carat Gold Plated Red Lacquered Rollagas Classic Cigarette Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Dunhill 18 Carat Gold Plated
Red Lacquer Rollagas Classic Cigarette Lighter
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
$762 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Rare Bark Design Cigarette Lighter In Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant and Stylish Rare Cartier Briquet Bark Design Gas Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Cased With
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
TIK-TAK Dubsky 1930 Austria Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
petrol lighter, original from the art deco period. Created in Vienna Austria by the Arthur Dubsky company
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Silver Plate, Brass
$628 Sale Price
20% Off
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box
Lighter Made in
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
RONSON 1928 First Model Enameled Junior Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Art Metal Work Co. during the art deco period, back in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
THE CLASSIC 1930 Jumbo Desk Petrol Lighter Bridge Scoring Game Bakelite
Steel
Located in Miami, FL
-petrol table lighter created in England during the art-deco period, back in 1930. The model was
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Dupont by Davidoff Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06
By Davidoff 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T Dupont for Davidoff Black Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Pocket Cigarette Lighter
Made in France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Gold Plated Must de Cartier Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Dunhill
Located in Red Lion, PA
renowned in the early 20th century for producing some of the finest Art Deco cigarette cases, lighters, and
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
French Signed Lalique Crystal Tokyo Table Lighter with Frosted Floral Medallions
By René Lalique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
lighter was originally designed by Rene Lalique in 1930. It is signed 'Lalique France' at the bottom and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
ST Dupont Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Paris Cigarette Lighter In Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Small Paris Cigarette Lighter with Machine Turned Design in Original Blue DuPont
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Dupont 18ct Gold Plated Briquet De Poche Lighter With Original Box
Papers
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T. Dupont 18 Carat Gold Plated Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
S.T Dupont Classic 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Large Lighter
Dupont Box Serviced
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic S.T Dupont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Large Cigarette Lighter With DuPont Box Serviced &
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
D.L.I Flamingo Bakelite Flintless Table Lighter, Circa 1950s unused
boxed
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare unused and boxed 1950s bakelite battery operated flintless table lighter, the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Cartier Lacquer de Chine 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Lacque de Chine Vendome 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
-EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel And Black Lacq
By Evans Products Company
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, Enamel
$388 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Miners Lantern Lighter
Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
DUNHILL London 1929 Ball Desk Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk petrol lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
This is a rare antique desk liquid-petrol
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$3,188 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Royal Danish Navy Tobacco Set - Lighter
Box in Bronze, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Royal Danish Military set consisting of standing petrol lighter with the ciffers/code of arms of
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Rare Bark Design Cigarette Lighter In Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant and Stylish Rare Cartier Briquet Bark Design Gas Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Cased With
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Guinco 1923 Large Table Desk Semi Automatic lighter In Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Desk table lighter designed by Samuel E. Ghinn.
This is a superb and very rare table desk semi
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare French Bronze Cigar Lighter Depicting a Head on a Rooster Talon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a cigar or simply enjoying a moment alone, what better way to do so than with an art form!
The
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. This oversized lighter
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,598 Sale Price
20% Off
DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Gas Pocket Lighter In 18kt Gold Vermeil .800 Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .800/.999 sterling silver with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in chrome and glass. A fabulous styled floor lamp with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Art Deco Trumpet Torchiere Floor Lamp, Aluminum, France, 1940
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco up-lighter floor lamp consist of a round base, a shaft and a trumpet torchiere made in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
AUSTRIA 1915 Bergman Style Viennese Art Deco Desk-Striker In Enameled Bronze
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Miami, FL
original early Art Deco sculptural desk-striker lighter, depicting two Arabian moorish carpets vendors in a
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Spelter
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Floor Lamp Torchiere in Polished Brass, France, Circa 1940
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful 1940s Art Deco up-lighter in polished brass finish. It is a very stylish floor lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
lighter Art Deco style. His designs were particularly attractive to the upper classes who wished to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
rosewood or supple velvet fabrics with the newer forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style. His designs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
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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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