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Big Size Art Deco Blue Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Big Size pendant light made in milk glass circular shade rare
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Distinctive figural carving and superb natural colour make
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Agate
1966 Iberia, Mexico Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
founded in 1927 and continues strong to this day. With brilliant Art Deco design depicting a city scene in
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
LB offers Vintage Mexican Malachite Sterling pendant Venetian Ceramic necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large, Vintage, Mexican, Malachite, Sterling Silver pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hammered Sterling Silver Decorative Bowl, Mexico, 1950
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hammered .925 sterling silver bowl by unknown Mexican designer
1950's
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Style Brass Table Lamp with Painted Brass Shade
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
significance for Art Deco and makes accessories like these very authentic. Inspiration for the lamp came from
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass, Absolutely a
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Side Style Table in Oak with Ebony Veneer and Bronze Inlays
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
use ebony wood which is very representative in Art Deco furniture. American Empire is a French
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking and architecturally bold Art Deco metal frame, sourced directly from the estate of
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Tin
Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
finishes and the geometric shapes are representing of the Art Deco movement, which was the biggest
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze
Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. This oversized lighter
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Side Table in Oak with Bronze Inlays and Marble Cover with Brass 2
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
presence with combinations of materials that are characteristic of the Art Deco movement. We named this
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Lamp in Brass, Finish in Polished Nickel, Lamp Shade with Embroidery 1
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
colors. Multifaceted forms of cubism reveal a special geometry of Art Deco, which also combines elements
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter, fantastic patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Style Oak Side Table with Brass Inlays and Marble Cover with Brass 1
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
presence with combinations of materials that are characteristic of the Art Deco movement. We named this
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Lights Beautiful Long Chains Made of Brass
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Pair of Art Deco pendant lights made in milk glass Beautiful Long Chain
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
1950
s Mexico Brass, Copper
Abalone Sculpture Serving Pieces Bowl Los Castillo
By Salvador Teran
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large decorative butterfly and grasshopper sculpture bowls
from Mexico circa 1950's. In the style
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Copper
Minimalist Metal Side End Drinks Table with Art Deco Influence
Located in New York, NY
A substantial rectangular metal side, end, or drinks table with Art Deco influence, Minimalist
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
"New Mexico Panorama", Southwest Landscape Masterpiece, probably Frank Applegate
By Frank Applegate 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The scene, probably from northern New Mexico, is attributed to Applegate who lived and worked in the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexican Lady In Hat Letter "V" Initial Pin Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Possibly Art deco.
Marked "Mexico"
"TP 60"
Weight: 22.6gr
Length: 3 Inches; Width: 1 7/8 Inches x 3
Category
Vintage 1920s Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
"New Mexico Scene, " Large and Rare Landscape with Adobe Church
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful and haunting view of the New Mexico landscape, featuring a rosy-toned adobe church in the distance
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting
By Diego Rivera
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A spectacular example of early Mexican Muralism,
condensed onto a plywood kitchen tabletop and
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Petite Mexican Brass
Alpaca Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Dirilyte
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of petite Mexican brass & alpaca salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is in good
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Bronze
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"New Mexico River Valley, " 1920s Painting, Black, Green
Blue, Attr. Applegate
By Frank Applegate 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This superbly painted view of the mountains framing a river valley in northern New Mexico is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Original 1920s Travel Poster Advertising New Mexico and Arizona Rockies by Train
By Kenneth and William Willmarth
Located in London, GB
mystery travel by train. Stunning Art Deco design by the brothers Kenneth and William Willmarth ("The
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
"Young Man in Taxco", Portrait of Shirtless Mexican Youth, 1930s oil on canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Taxco was painted by Ralph Dwight Ayer in the 1930s, during a visit to Mexico's most renowned
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Elegant Jewelry Minimalism Red Magic
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x
Category
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,816 Sale Price
60% Off
Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass.
These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mexican Fire Opal Minimal Studs With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.858g,D:1.24ct, Opal:2.36ct 15 MM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin
Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vivid oval-cut Gin & Grace Natural maxi can fire opal is the focal point of this dazzling ring. Exquisitely crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this gorgeous ring is h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin
Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 7.0 fire opal round-cut (1 pcs) 0.97 and Round-cut Diamond (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Textured Coral Reef Motif Ring with Mexican Fire Opal
Mother of Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificence in opals, this ring boasts 3 fiery orange tone cabochon cut Mexican opals and a
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1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco, White Feldspar, Black Tourmaline and Glass Fusion Faceted Sculpture
By Orfeo Quagliata, Pietra Gallery
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
"Deco"
This Feldspar and Tourmaline piece combined with fused transparent glass result in an Art
Category
2010s Mexican Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Tourmaline
Margot de Taxco Cloisonne Lemon Bracelet, Brooch and Two Earrings Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. She opened her own workshop in 1948. Her work remains unique – influenced by her interest in Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver
1960s William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch and Earring Set
By William Spratling
Located in Point Richmond, CA
art and architecture at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, for eight years before going to Mexico in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver
Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant-Belt
By Hubert Harmon
Located in New York, NY
partially Hubert Harm " on, Mexico". 1940's Mexico, completely handmade.
Necklace 24" x. 85". Flower
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Timeless early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet from the 1940's. High Art Deco styling with ingenious
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
, handmade in Mexico circa 1930's. Early Spratling signature. 2.5" x 2.25".
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
Named after the Spanish word for "Gossip", and inspired by the sharp yet voluminous shapes of 1940s men's tailoring, "Chisme" is a contemporary cocktail sofa that erases the line bet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Large 1940
s Embossed Tin over Wood Serving Bar Tray from Hermosillo, Sonora
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large embossed XXXX on tin veneer over wood serving tray from the artisans in Hermosillo, Sonora circa 1940. It is just over 2 feet wide.
This tray has all the right age & patina wit...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Tin
LB Vintage Sterling Marcasite Turquoise drops necklace Mother of Pearl buckle
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Vintage Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Turquoise
Mexican drop pendants with an antique Mother of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$236 Sale Price
40% Off
Unique "Foto-Esculturas": assemble of hand carved painted wood and photography
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican middle-class family mantel pieces. These original objects were manufactured to remember relatives
Category
20th Century Mexican Art Deco Photography
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$336 Sale Price / item
20% Off
William Spratling Sterling Silver Cheese Board with Knife
By William Spratling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Cheese board by William Spratling was created circa 1958 in Mexico; the board decoration has
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver "Hands" Belt Buckle by Hubert Harmon
By Hubert Harmon
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage sterling silver "hands" belt buckle by Hubert Harmon, circa 1940s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 8"W x .75"D x 1.25"H. I believe there is a small loo...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carafe and cups, Tequila bottle. Mezcal bottle and cups. Lavanda Ceramic.
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Jars
Materials
Ceramic
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Art Deco Mexico For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco Mexico for your home. Each art deco Mexico for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. If you’re shopping for an art deco Mexico, we have 179 options in-stock, while there are 64 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the art deco Mexico you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco Mexico bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or folk art hallmarks is very popular. La muerte tiene permiso, Loyzaga and William Spratling each produced at least one beautiful art deco Mexico that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Deco Mexico?
Prices for an art deco Mexico can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $29 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,935.
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 Mexico
- 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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