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Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
themes of a lighter Art Deco style. His designs were particularly attractive to the upper classes who
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Italian Paolo Buffa Rosewood Dining Table Set Chairs 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Dublin, Ireland
the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style made his pieces particularly
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Italian Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
the opulent Neoclassical and the streamlined Art Deco styles around a more modern sensitivity, Buffa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of American Art Deco Blazon Hex-o-lite Aluminum
Brass Table Lighters
Located in Port Hope, ON
from the body for filling and flint changing. This pair of iconic Art Deco lighters are in great
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Elegant French Art Deco gold and silver reeded Lipstick Holder with rubies
Located in Arlington, MA
a matching lighter - see our other listing "Elegant French Art Deco Lighter".
This piece of art
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ostertag Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lighter
By Ostertag
Located in New York, NY
Ostertag, An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Lighter, accented with circular and baguette-cut
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Up-Lighter
Located in Stockport, GB
Decorative 1920s Art Deco light fitting with four moulded frosted glass shades. Each lobed shade is
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,323
Cartier Paris circa 1930 Art Deco Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Deco era, this lighter is highly modern. The polished yellow gold body forms an oval column then
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Silver Plated Dunhill "Handy" Cigarette Petrol Lighter, 1930s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Art Deco silver plated Dunhill "Handy" cigarette petrol lighter 1930s.
Fully Working, due to
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This exceptional antique French 18 Carat yellow gold petrol lighter has a plain cylindrical form
Category
20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Machine Age Art Deco Magic Case Automatic Cigarette Case and Lighter
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Magic Case Automatic Cigarette Case and Lighter Modernist Streamline
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Chrome, Enamel
Bakelite Cigarette Box
Electric Lighter Set
By Evercraft
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed American Art Deco spherical cigarette dispenser and electric lighter set
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
English Art Deco Chrome
Bakelite Lorenzl Figural Table Striker Lighter
#2
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare and elegant English chrome and Bakelite figural female nude table striker lighter is one
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Original Ronson Figural Striker Lighters
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Dallas, TX
Original art metal work designs by Aronsen.
One missing striker, otherwise good.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tableware
Rare French Art Deco Chrome
Bakelite Electric Cigar Table Lighter by Calor
By Calor
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very rare French Art Deco chrome and Bakelite electric cigar lighter is operated by lifting
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Rare Austrian Art Deco Cold Painted Spelter Polo Player Table Striker Lighter
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare Austrian Art Deco figural table lighter is in cold painted spelter (zinc alloy) and takes
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Spelter
English Art Deco Chrome
Bakelite Figural Table Striker Lighter by Lorenzl (#1)
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare and elegant English chrome and Bakelite figural female nude table striker lighter is one
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Dunhill Golf Ball Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Gent, BE
This is a handcrafted sterling silver table lighter in the form of a golf ball by a company named
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver
Club Clock
Lighter, 1929
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill, London
A very scarce Sterling silver table lighter with clock, the body with
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris, Sterling Silver ‘Street Lamp’ Table Lighter, 1930s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris
A remarkable and most likely unique Sterling silver table lighter in the form of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s Dunhill Unique Gold-Plated Petrol Lighter, Good Working Order
By Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1920s Dunhill unique gold-plated petrol lighter, good working order
Serial no. 43752.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1965 ST Dupont Paris Gold-Plated Lighter in Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Vintage 1965 ST Dupont Paris gold-plated lighter in original box.
Lighter is fully tested and
Category
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
British Art Deco Floor Lamp Polished Chrome Uplighter
Located in London, GB
A British Art Deco chrome floor lamp up lighter with curved stepped shade, the chrome column raised
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Dunhill Compact Silver Plate Petrol Lighter 1930s, Working with Mirror Intact
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A 1930s silver plated Dunhill unique compact petrol lighter. It has a built in compact with
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Gas Lighter with Original Gift Box, Papers
Flints
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Dunhill Unique silver plated gas lighter with original gift box, papers & flints
Made in England
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
S.T. Dupont Art Deco Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Southampton, PA
The lustrous allure of the famed Art Deco era is beautifully reflected in the design of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Palladium
S.T. Dupont Art Deco Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Southampton, PA
The lustrous allure of the famed Art Deco era is beautifully reflected in the design of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Palladium
RIPLEY
GOWAN 1920 Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful art deco lighter was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 standard silver
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Steel
Vintage Ronson Octette Touch-Tip Table Lighter Art Deco White Enamel 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
ensure it works like it should.
The White enamel on chrome Art-deco design on this lighter is a true
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel
1925 Art Deco Dunhill Lighter in 18K Yellow Gold for Warren Wright
By Dunhill
Located in Lexington, KY
A vintage 1925 Art Deco era lift arm cigarette lighter made by the renowned Dunhill, this model
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold
Ronson 1939 Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser Lacquered Desk Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco dispenser box with lighter designed by Ronson.
An exceptional and beautiful desk box
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold
Red Lacquer Lighter.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18 K Gold with Red with Red Art Deco lacquer, mint condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
RONSON 1939 Art Deco Dureum Brass Nautical Desk Touch-Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
pushed out the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco design, was crafted with the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Deluxe Classic Desk Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Ronson USA 1929 Art Deco Black and Red Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter in Steel
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the Art Deco period, back in the 1929. This is a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and fine 18K yellow gold watch lighter by Cartier, with European Watch & Clock (EWC
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Double Box with Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Geometric
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
tapered cone knob like this one.
A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Art Deco Chrome and Wood Up Lighter
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco chrome and wood up lighter.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
States by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. This touch tip lighter began a very successful era for Ronson
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson USA 1937 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco mechanical dispenser box with lighter made by Ronson.
An exceptional and very decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome
Chrome Art Deco Ashtray Stand with Electric Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco ashtray stand featuring decorative orange and white swirl glass accents with 3
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1930s Art Deco Ronson Young Lady Table Lighter
Located in London, GB
A rare 1930s Ronson Art Deco table lighter of spherical form with black enamel on chrome plate
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Faux Tortoise Lacquer Rondette Desk Lighter In Chromed
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
RONSON USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Double Box
Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
condition.
Model: Ronson T-T Double cigarette box lighter.
Period: Art-Deco.
Date: 1935.
Materials
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson Art Deco Bartender Touch Tip Cigarette Lighter
Box
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
behind his Streamlined Art Deco speakeasy era bar.
This Desk features a flit touch tip lighter for
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Art Deco Rondelight Junior Table Lighter by Ronson, 1929
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1929 Art Deco "Rondelight Junior" flint table lighter by Ronson featuring enameled black
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Ronson USA 1929 Art Deco Black And Red Lacquer RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Ronson 1926 Art Deco Rare Near Mint Banjo Automatic Lighter in Silver on Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Ronson Company. This Banjo automatic lighter is an American icon and was created during the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
1930s Art Deco AIRFLAME Chrome Airplane Table Cigarette Lighter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1930s Art Deco AIRFLAME Chrome Airplane Table Cigarette Lighter Hatch opens
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Vanity Dunhill London Lighter
art deco enamel , 1928 England
By Dunhill
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vanity Dunhill London Lighter & art deco enamel , 1928 England
This Beautiful Dunhill London
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Chrome “Airflame” Airplane Table Lighter
By Hamilton Products
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era Chromed Steel table lighter by Hamilton called the "Airflame" which is modeled after a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories
Chrome Art Deco Two-Tier Ashtray Stand with Electric Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original chrome Art Deco two-tier ashtray stand featuring a decorative chrome body and swirl glass
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1939 Art Deco Ronson Touch Tip Table Cigarette Lighter
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design is exceptional and perfectly accents any deco room where it is displayed.
The cigarette
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Ronson Varaflame Lighter Chrome 1980s
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Revised Ronson Varaflame 1980s
The Ronson Varaflame set new standards in lighter design
Category
Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Vanity Items
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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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - 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.
- 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.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does Art Deco ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
- What era was Art Deco rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
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