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1970s Hadson “Matex 55” Butane Vintage Lighter In Original Vintage Case
Located in New York, NY
Hadson Matex 55 Butane Vintage Lighter with original box
made in Japan in 70's. Mid sized lighter
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items
Rare Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Lather case
Swiss Lighter Gift Set
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
.
Lather and gold plating. It snaps perfect and feels great.
The lighter is 1970 Dunhill black enamel and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Lather and Swiss Lighter Gift Set
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
.
Lather and gold plating. It snaps perfect and feels great.
The lighter is 1970 Dunhill black enamel and
Category
Vintage 1970s 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
Stunning Alfred Dunhill "THE STANDARD" Sterling Silver Plated Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in GB
Dunhill “The Standard” sterling silver plated table lighter
A good looking well made and collectable
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver 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
Rare Vintage Luxury Gucci lighter Florence Italia Circa 80 Original Suede Case
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Very rare authentic vintage Luxury Gucci lighter, Florence Italia 80s.
Beautiful Finish Gucci
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanity Items
Iconic James Bond Dunhill Gold-Plated Lighter with Original Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design.
Iconic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Find, Hermes, 1950
s Lipstick Gold Tone Petrol Lighter
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Produced in France by Bric lux
This lighters are very rare and hard to find in good working condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Dunhill Vintage
Elegant Silver Plated Lighter, circa 1970, Rare
Retro
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Dunhill Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill silver Plated Swiss Made Lighter In mint condition
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Dunhill Rare Green Marble Lacquer
Gold Plated Roller Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
DUNHILL super rare GREEN MARBLE LACQUER & GOLD PLATED GAS ROLLER LIGHTER.
The lighter is mint
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Rare Green Marble Lacquer
Gold Plated Roller Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
DUNHILL super rare GREEN MARBLE LACQUER & GOLD PLATED GAS ROLLER LIGHTER.
The lighter is mint
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Wave Rare Pattern Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill Gold Swiss Made Lighter.
As seen in the James Bond film
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Steel
Chocolate Enamel “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Steel & Chocolate Enamel “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
Circa 1990
Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Rare Iconic Vintage
Elegant Dunhill Silver Plated Lighter, circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill silver Plated Swiss Made Lighter
In mint condition.
Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case
Lighter Set “Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Lighter Set
“Circa 1980”
“YSL” Yves Saint
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter
Tie Clip
Heritage Cufflinks Set
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter & Tie Clip & British Heritage Cufflinks
Elegant Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Dupont Lighter, British Heritage Cufflinks
Dunhill Neck Tie Gift Set
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dupont Rose Gold Plated Lighter
British Heritage Cufflinks
& Dunhill Neck Tie Gift Set
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Vintage Dupont Lighter, British Heritage Cufflinks
Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dupont Rose Gold Plated Lighter
British Heritage Cufflinks
& Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Yellow Gold Decorated Vintage WWII Komai Damascene Dragon Case
Lighter
Located in New York, NY
WWII Japanese Matching Komai Damascene Dragon STYLISH Cigarette Case & Cigarette Lighter
Yellow
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Yellow Gold
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, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris with diamond dot Texture with box
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 199771, oval section with "diamond" dot decoration
It has an
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Original “James Bond” Rare
Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Swiss Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Iconic, chic and Elegant Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Lighter.
Seen in the “James Bond
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
James Bond Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Iconic Lighter, circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Swiss Made lighter
In mint condition.
Art Deco.
Works perfectly
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
1920
s Art Deco Marathon Red and Black Enamel Combo Cigarette Case and Lighter
Located in Red Lion, PA
1920s Art Deco Marathon Red and Black Enamel Combination Cigarette Case and Lighter
This rare
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Original James Bond Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill Gold Swiss Made Lighter.
As seen in the James Bond film
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Original James Bond Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill Gold Swiss Made Lighter.
As seen in the James Bond film
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Original James Bond Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic Vintage and Elegant Dunhill Gold Swiss Made Lighter.
As seen in the James Bond film
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Retro Celine “Circa 1980” Hexagonal Blue Lacquer
Gold Plated Vintage Lighter
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine hexagonal lighter, Blue Lacquer and Gold Plated
Vintage rare retro
Circa 1980s
Rare mint
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case “Circa 1990”
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
Circa 1990
Vintage Gold Plated
Category
1990s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter
Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter & Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case
Set of 2
1 - Rare
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Palladium
Rare Original James Bond Vintage 1970s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
This Rare Original James Bond Vintage 1970s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
In Mint Working
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Original “James Bond” Rare and Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Swiss Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Iconic, chic and Elegant Dunhill Gold Plated Swiss Made Lighter.
Seen in the “James Bond
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Gold Plated “1943” Ronson Lighter, Rare Limited 100 Year Anniversary Edition
Located in New York, NY
Gold Plated “1943” Ronson Lighter, Rare Limited 100 Year Anniversary Edition
Ronson Lighter
Gold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver
Platinum Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le must de Cartier lighter
Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish
In Mint condition
Comes in
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Art Deco Dunhill Silver Plate Broadboy Lighter in Original Box
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Dunhill Broadboy silver plate petrol lighter in the Barley pattern.
In really nice used
Category
Vintage 1950s Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Iconic Dunhill Gold-Plated Cigarette Lighter with Original Red Lather Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design.
Iconic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Shagreen Lighters
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen lighters with decorative details of black sea shell, both priced at $495 each. Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
$1,485
Celine, Circa 1980s Valentine Special, Hot Red Lacquer
Gold Vintage Lighter
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Circa 1980s Hexagonal Hot Red Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare Retro
Celine hexagonal
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
Vintage Gold Plated
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
Circa 1990
Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
Circa 1990
Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case
Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter Set, Circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Dunhill Cigarette Case & Dunhill Gold Lighter Set, Vintage Circa 1970
The Cigarette case is made
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Ronson “1943” Limited Edition 100 Year Anniversary Silver Plated Vintage Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Ronson “1943” Limited Edition 100 Year Anniversary Silver Plated Vintage Lighter
“1943” Limited
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful and Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Silver Plated 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 Plate
Beautiful and Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Silver Plated 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 Plate
The Original “James Bond” Vintage 1950s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
This Rare Original James Bond Vintage 1950s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
In Mint Working
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Beautiful and Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Silver Plated 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 Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Original Dunhill Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case
Dunhill Lighter Set
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Dunhill Lighter Set
“Circa 1980”
“YSL
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case
Dunhill Lighter Set
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Dunhill Lighter Set
“Circa 1980”
“YSL
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black
Silver Lighter With Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case
Cartier Lighter - Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Iconic Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated and Red Lacquer Swiss, Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated, Red lacquer Swiss Manufactured, Lighter
Iconic and beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Iconic Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated and Red Lacquer Swiss, Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated, Red lacquer Swiss Manufactured, Lighter
Iconic and beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
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Art Deco Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and silver, every art deco lighter was constructed with great care. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage art deco lighter now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco lighter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right art deco lighter, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill and Ronson each produced at least one beautiful art deco lighter that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Deco Lighter?
The average selling price for an art deco lighter at 1stDibs is $963, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $50,963 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About Art Deco Lighter
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
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