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DUNHILL 1940 French ERLAC License Paris Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
in the first lighter to operate with only one hand.
Country: Paris France.
Period: Late art-deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Collection of Figural Lighters in the form of Knights
Located in Petaluma, CA
we believe they are American. They do need flints and lighter fluid to get them working, if so
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tiffany
Co. Antique Silverplate Aladdin Lamp Form Table Cigar Lighter
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver soldered Aladdin lamp form table cigar lighter
By Tiffany & Co
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Copper
Glass Vintage Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Art Deco period up-lighter floor lamp in a lovely combination of glass and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
RAF Interest, RAF Kingstown, Early Battery Operated Plane Cigar Lighter, 1936
By Sanders
Mackenzie
Located in London, London
operated, George V, sterling silver cigar lighter, takes the form of a propellor plane, mounted on a wooden
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
ALFRED DUNHILL 1940 Automatique Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In 925 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. This is the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unused D.L.I Flamingo Battery Operated Bakelite Flintless Table Lighter 1950s
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
Alfred Dunhill Ladies Pocket Vanity Lighter with Secret Compartment and Lipstick
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, GB
Dunhill Lighter Circa 1930
From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Dunhill
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s Art Deco Chrome
Bee Hive
Floor Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Stylish 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in chrome and ebonised wood. A fabulous styled floor lamp with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
DUNHILL 1938 Short Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with barley-pattern engine turned finish. This
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
M. E. BERNHARDT 1912 Austria Top-Hat Petrol Desk Lighter In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Top-hat desk lighter designed by M. B. Bernhardt.
This is a very unusual novelty petrol desk
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cunard Line R.M.S Queen Elizabeth English Enameled Table Lighter, England
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming lighter from the Cunard Line's RMS Queen Elizabeth. Produced by Rolstar in England
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
WILLIE KOOL 1938 The Penguin Figural Bar And Table-Desk Petrol Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Willie Kool desk-table petrol lighter.
This is a beautiful bar or desk petrol lighter, created as
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Enamel
IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass
Located in Miami, FL
petrol lighter original from the art deco period. This industrial piece was originally designed and
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Antique Unusual Solid Silver Cigar Serving Tray, Cutter and Lighter, circa 1935
By Padgett
Braham Ltd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century very unusual solid silver cigar serving tray, cutter and lighter. Hallmarked
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Silver
Dunhill England 1940 Desk Table Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter with Shagreen
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Unique petrol lighter designed by Dunhill.
Beautiful and elegant table desk lift arm petrol
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Lighter and Cigarette Receptacle in Form of a Jeep, by Walter Baier, 1948
By Walter Baier Company
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lighter, from 1948, in the form of a jeep. Made by the company Walter Baier made of aluminum
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
WILLIE KOOL 1938 The Penguin Figural Bar And Table-Desk Electric Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Willie Kool desk-table electric lighter.
This is a beautiful electronic bar or desk lighter
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
DUNHILL Paris 1930 Enameled Set Of Bijou Lighter
Cigarette Case With Carved
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
the Alfred Dunhill Company during the Art Deco period, back in 1930. The lighter is the Unique Bijou
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Enamel
1930s Dunhill Globetrotter Leather Wrapped Sports Lift Arm Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Dunhill Sports Petrol Lighter - Globetrotter Cowhide Leather with Rhodium Plated Trim
Category
Vintage 1930s English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern Armchairs with "Tusk" Legs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style made his pieces particularly attractive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art Deco style made his pieces particularly
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco lighter designed by Cartier.
This is a beautiful petrol pocket lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jacques Cartier Art Deco 9 Karat Gold Functional Ribbed Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a lighter with functional flint wheel and remains of a wick
Numbered and fully signed Cartier
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
DUNHILL Paris 1934 Art Deco Carved Bamboo Petrol Desk Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1934. The unusual art deco lighter was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
S.T. Dupont Art Deco Style Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Southampton, PA
The lustrous allure of the famed Art Deco Style is beautifully reflected in the design of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Palladium
French Art Deco Enamel and Gold Hammer Lighter
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco gold hammer lighter with a woven geometric pattern of blue, pink and green enamel, in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Falcon Combination Lighter and Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vintage Falcon Combination Lighter and Cigarette case
Beautiful Falcon Combination
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Vanity Items
1920s Cartier Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Malachite Lapis Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Light up your life with this colorful cloisonne enamel Art Deco, circa 1920, Cartier lighter. This
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Brass
Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set
Vintage " Klix Marathon Cigarette
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Dunhill Art Deco Unique Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Alfred Dunhill silver lighter. Marked "Dunhill Unique Lighter" on the fuel cap. Lighter has a
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
London England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a very unusual
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Silver Cigar Table Lighter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco silver cigar table lighter
A very stylish design to grace the dining table at the end
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Silver
Cartier 1935 Art Deco Cylindrical Petrol Lighter Pendant In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
house of Cartier, back in the 1940. It was crafted in a cylindrical shape during the art deco period in
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
S.T. Dupont Art Deco Yellow Gold-Plated Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Southampton, PA
The iconic Art Deco design is inspired by the intriguing allure of geometrical forms, and those are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Ronson 1938 Type 2 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco mechanical dispenser box with lighter made by Ronson.
An exceptional and very
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson 1940 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
knob like this one.
A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline patterns
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
RONSON 1939 Art Deco Dureum Brass Nautica Desk Touch-Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
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
Ronson USA 1936 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco mechanical dispenser box with lighter made by Ronson.
An exceptional and very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
Art Deco Vintage Chrome Airplane Table Lighter
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather charming chrome table lighter in the form of an airplane. No
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Silver Table Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Aluminum Art Deco Table lighter by Saroma, made in Japan, 1960.
A compliment to the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black 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
Ronson Newark 1929 Art Deco Steel RonDeLight Table Lighter Black
Blue Lacquer
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
1929. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful art deco patterns and crafted in solid
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson 1937 Art Deco Heart Lighter Faux Tortoise Lacquer And Chromed Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, 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 1937. This
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
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
RONSON 1936 Art Deco Maltese Small Dial Clock With Touch-Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
T-T lighter.
Period: Art-Deco.
Date: 1936.
Materials: Chromed steel, felt, black lacquer.
Weight
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ronson USA 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Black Lacquer And 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 American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Sterling Mounted Boar
s Tusk Cigar Lighter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco sterling silver mounted boar's tusk cigar lighter with a pair of ball-tipped supports
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
RONSON 1926 Art Deco Rare Banjo Automatic Lighter In Silver Plate Near Mint
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
was created during the art deco period in 1926. Crafted in solid steel and brass parts, with a .925
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
RONSON 1936 Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco machine age dispenser box with touch-tip made by Ronson.
An exceptional and very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Tall Spelter Female Table Lighter, C1930
By (After) Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
An Art Deco cold painted spelter figure strike lighter, Austria circa 1930, the young woman with a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock With Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
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 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Desk Black Clock And Touch-Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
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 North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Leather Stitched Art Deco Table Lighter by Delvaux
By Delvaux Créateur, Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French leather Art Deco table lighter by Delvaux Paris.
Handstitched rich deep brown leather table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Leather
Chrome Art Deco Cigarette Case with Lighter by Ronson
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco enameled tortoiseshell color cigarette case with chrome edges. The case features a flint
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
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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 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.
- 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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