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Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Trinity Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish with tri coloured gold
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Gold Plate
1930s Airflame Chrome Airplane Table Cigarette Lighter Art Deco
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Art Deco airflame chrome airplane table cigarette lighter hatch opens.
Chromed single
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Maltese Machine Age Small Dial Clock With 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
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Art Deco Ronson Desk Lighter
By Ronson, Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Art Deco Ronson Desk Lighter.
Made by Wedgwood
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Small Dial 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
Cartier Tallboy Dunhill Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
needs lighter fluid. Mid 20th century. Beautiful motif of a bird catching fish which continues to the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter
By Spark Creations
Located in New York, NY
Retro, late 1960s to 1970s
This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items
Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter
By Spark Creations
Located in New York, NY
Retro, late 1960s to 1970s
This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items
Dunhill Gold-Plated Cigarette Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design. Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Alfred Dunhill England Parker Beacon Efficient Lighter Shagreen
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
: 2 in. x W 1.5 in. x D 0.5 in. Circa 1930s
Reference COLLG518201
Note this is an art deco antique
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Streamline Skyscraper Figural Table Lighter
By Donald Deskey
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Art Deco streamline skyscraper figural table lighter. Made of metal and has a brushed finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Tinos Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter
Ashtray in Bronze, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in Esbjerg, DK
and the Art Deco styling is immense and representative of this era. Lighters from Hermes, Dunhill and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Parker Beacon Chrome Table Lighter in Original Box
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely Art Deco Parker Beacon Chrome table Lighter in original box from circa 1936.
This is a
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sophisticated 'Pocket' lighter by Cartier in 18-karat gold-plated with an oval shaped body and a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Diamond, Gold Plate
A Dunhill gold-plated cigarette lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design.
Mid-Century
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Silvertone Cigarette Case with Built-In Lighter by Royal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant cigarette case combines form and function with classic Art Deco styling. The case
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter in Bronze by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in Esbjerg, DK
the Art Deco styling is immense and representative of this era. Lighters from Hermes, Dunhill and St
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Very Rare Backgammon Black
Silver Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter - Very Rare Backgammon
Black and Silver
Original Cartier Case and Cartier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
1930s Dunhill, Asprey
Co. Art Deco Silver Table Lighter, Great Britain
By Dunhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Dunhill table lighter, in the Art Deco style, Dunhill, Asprey & Co. – England, circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Evening Slim Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill gold plated Skinny lighter
This lighter was made in 1960 s to 1970 s as an evening
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Henry C Davis Novelty Art Deco Aladdin Lamp Table Cigar Lighter
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Art Deco silver table cigar lighter modeled as a classical Roman lamp and of
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter Shaped as a Lighthouse
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1932, this unusual, George V, sterling silver cigar lighter, is modelled in
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Zenith 1970s Windproof Patrol Lighter Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Zenith 1970s windproof lighter
Cut steel and enamel
Patrol
This lighter has never been used, it
Category
20th Century Asian Art Deco Vanity Items
1933 Art Deco Marathon Combination Lighter / Cigarette Case by F. A. Whittaker
Located in Red Lion, PA
1933 Art Deco Marathon Combination Lighter & Cigarette Case by F. A. Whittaker
A rare and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Stand Ashtray Modrnist Smoking Table Ashtray with Thorens Lighter
By Thorens
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
fantastic combination of nickel-plated metal and copper.
The gasoline lighter is not tested for function
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper, Nickel
1920
s Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case
Lighter Crocodile Design
Original Box
Located in Red Lion, PA
Ultra Rare 1920s Art Deco Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter: Crocodile Design with Original Box (Made
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1929 Art Deco Evans Black Enamel Duel Cigarette Case
Lighter, Cecil Lawrence
By Evans Case Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
1929 Art Deco Evans Case Company Black Enamel Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter, Cecil Lawrence
This
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Machine Age Ronson Deluxe Touch Tip Table Lighter c. 1930
s
By Ronson, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco Machine Age table top cigarette lighter, by Ronson. This rare model was designed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Dunhill Lighter and Cigarette Case Gift Set
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
been used.
The lighter is a red vintage dunhill in mint condition.
The lighter sparks, ignites and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Stylized 1930s Art Deco Women
s Head Electric Cigarette Lighter by Arturo Levi
By Frankart, Arturo Levi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized 1930s Art Deco women's head electric cigarette lighter by Arturo Levi. Retains original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver
Platinum Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier lighter
Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish
In Mint condition
Comes in original
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
decorated with enamel on chrome. A beautiful testament to the charm of the Art-Deco movement.
In a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel
Beautiful Vintage Gold Platted 1960s Circa Dunhill Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Platted 1960s Dunhill Lighter.
In fantastic working and exterior condition.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Art Deco Chrome Propeller Airplane Table Lighter by Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco style chrome propeller airplane table butane lighter by Hamilton, when the propeller is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
RONSON England 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel And Leather
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter, created in England by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dunhill London Enameled Art Deco Manhattan Unique Lift Arm Lighter in Silver
By Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Dunhill Company, with Art Deco patterns. This is the short model named Manhattan, and was crafted in solid
Category
1990s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Dunhill of London Engine Turned "Square Boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Dunhill of London Diamond Engine Turned "Square boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937
Silver
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Stratton Cigarette Case
Bric Lux Paris Lipstick Lighter Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Lipstick Petrol lighter with Snake Skin
Art Deco 50s
Made in France
Wonderful set to enjoy the pleasure
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777 matelasse effect design
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777, oval section with mineral texture decoration
It has an
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “James Bond” Evening Tuxedo Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
perfect fit and fantastic to handle.
Art Deco, fantastic condition, as good as new.
Comes in original
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Bold 1930
s Art Deco Two Tone Emerald / Mint Green Manor Cigarette Lighter
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking and highly collectible 1930s Art Deco cigarette lighter featuring bold geometric styling
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 20th Century Dunhill Giant Shagreen Table Lighter Circa 1920–30
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
popular during the Art Deco period for its distinctive texture and refined appearance.
Dunhill
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
1950s, Circa Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter Case
Located in New York, NY
Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter case.
Black enamel with colorful inlay.
The enamel is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items
Ronson 1970s for Boac Vintage Rare Lighter Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
this mint condition before superb chance too own a piece of aviation/lighter history.
By appointment of
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vanity Items
The Original James Bond Dunhill Gold-Plated Cigarette Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Benlow Golmet Gold Plated Patrol Lighter 1950s
Located in New York, NY
BENLOW GOLMET - ENGLAND - VINTAGE - COLLECTIBLE - PETROL LIGHTER - ORIGINAL #SR T Patrol lighter
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Slick 1930
s Art Deco Ronson LYTA-Case Tuxedo Combo Cigarette Case
Lighter
By Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Art Deco Ronson LYTA-Case Tuxedo Combination Cigarette Case & Lighter
A sleek and striking
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated, Swiss Manufactured, Rollagas Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated, Swiss Manufactured, Rollagas Lighter in mint condition.
In original
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter Black and Chrome
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Chicago, IL
This Art Deco smoking accessory is a combination humidor and touch tip lighter by Ronson. It has a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Rare and Iconic Vintage Dunhill Silver Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill Silver Plated Swiss Made Lighter.
In mint condition.
Works
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Rare Find, Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter, working
Located in New York, NY
1950s Thorens Cigarette Case & Lighter
Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter
WORKING
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
The James Bond Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Evening Slim Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
The James Bond Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Evening Slim Lighter
Vintage Dunhill gold plated Skinny
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Dunhill England 1927 Art Deco Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter .925 Sterling Siver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Alfred Dunhill Company during the Art Deco period, circa 1927-30. It was crafted in solid .925/.999
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Faceted Glass Crystal Table Lighter with Lion Crest by Calibri Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An Art Deco faceted glass or crystal table lighter with a lion motif. This piece features a clear
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, 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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