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Large Ceramic Owl Couple Sitting on Books
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ceramic owl couple sitting on books. Signed and dated 1923.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic owl mounted as a table lamp.
Lampe shade hand-painted inside gold diameter 50 cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Owl Old Fashion Tumbler in Clear Crystal
By Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in 1995, the Owl collection has become synonymous with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare and collectable. This handmade platinum and diamond owl imposingly perches on a perfectly
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tiger s Eye, Platinum
Sculpture Owl Sitting on a Cube, by Marcel Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful polychrome bronze owl sitting on a cube
signed M.Bouraine
marble base 7x7x7 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpted Bookends by Bernard Richters, 1920s
By Bernard Richters
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A pair of two Art Deco bookends with sculpted owls from the 1920s by Bernard Richters. The bookends
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Lalique Owl Set of Two Cordial/Whiskey Tumblers in Clear Crystal
By Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in 1995, the Owl collection has become synonymous with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Lalique Owl Set of Two Old Fashion Tumblers in Clear Crystal
By Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in 1995, the Owl collection has become synonymous with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Lalique Owl Cordial/Whiskey Tumbler in Clear Crystal
By Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in 1995, the Owl collection has become synonymous with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Hefty Pair of Art Deco Owl Bookends
Located in NYC, NY
A whimsical pair of owl bookends, each plaster with impressed seal mark on the reverse reading
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Art Deco Owl Ashtray in Bronze and Pink Marble
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco marble ashtray with a bronze owl standing on two books, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Superb Black Glazed Art Deco Owl European Treasure from Old German Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental black glazed ceramic effigy of an owl from an old German collection, Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cleo Hartwig, "Owl" Resin Sculpture, circa 1969
By Cleo Hartwig
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Art Deco owl is a resin sculpture by American artist Cleo Hartwig, created circa 1969
Category
1960s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Czech Art Deco Carved Natural Resin Cubist Owl Bird Sculpture Joseph Martinek
Located in Surfside, FL
streamline aesthetic of the earlier generation of Cubist and art deco sculptures. Antoine Bourdelle, Demétre
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Czech Art Deco Carved Natural Resin Cubist Owl Bird Sculpture Joseph Martinek
Located in Surfside, FL
streamline aesthetic of the earlier generation of Cubist and art deco sculptures. Antoine Bourdelle, Demétre
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass Owls
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Excellent vintage condition with textured inlay enamel detailing. Very similar, but not quite identical, a wonderful symmetrical pair. These hefty sculpted pieces stand approximately...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$500 / set
Swiss Art Deco 1920s Platinum Diamond Owl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
.
My favourite thing about this Art Deco Platinum Diamond Owl Pin, is the beautiful design. What’s
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco fireback by Lucas, decorated with an owl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback decorated with an owl with outstretched wings signed Lucas and made by the Stern Art
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Cast Iron Sculptural Owl Fireplace Andirons, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These unusual sculptural owl fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France during the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold French Owl Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an owl perched on a branch with diamond eye accents
Body is glossed on both sides with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
A pair of Art Deco bronze owl bookends by G. Lavroff, Guillemard foundry.
By Georges Lavroff
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco bronze owl bookends.
By Georges Lavroff. Born in Russia in 1895, lived and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Vintage Owl Pendant Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Peridot Eyes Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed vintage Art Deco era owl pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Déco Enameled Porcelain Owl-Shapped Perfume Lamp by German Company Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco enameled porcelain owl-shapped perfume lamp manufactured by german company Aerozon
By
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
1930s Pair of Porcelain Owl Art Deco Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly rewired
- Porcelain figure owls in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Cement Stone Owl Sculpture in the Style of Constantin Brâncuși, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco cement stone owl sculpture in the style of Constantin Brâncuși. Cement stone is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cement
Bold Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
-- that’s where Art Deco lives!”
HALLMARKS: French owl hallmark for 18k
STOCK NUMBER: 16948
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Bronze Owl and Marble Paper Weight
Located in London, London
Paper weight
Stylised bronze owl
Bronze perch
Marble base
Early to mid 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
French 18kt gold owl brooch decorated with emerald eyes and black enamel fur.
Made in France, Circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k 916 stud earring- lucky owl earring-2.16g
Located in Singapore, SG
In many cultures and belief systems, owl earrings carry deep symbolic meaning associated with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculpture of an owl in solid macassar ebony, 1910s, Austria
By Bernard Richters
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Art Deco, modernist, as well as Wiener Werkstätte influences, it is possibly an early piece by the
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Macassar
Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful midcentury Italian hand-carved alabaster owl bookends.
Hand carved alabaster owls hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Carrara Marble
Goldscheider Vienna
Owlglass
Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, c. 1925-30
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl
The young man dressed as a jester with
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
20th century French Art Deco Silver Plate Decorative Bowl, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful silver-plated Art Deco decorative owl by the silversmith Apollo, stamped under the base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Hand Carved German Owl Clock with Moving Eyes for Restoration
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920's hand carved Owl mantle clock
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Goldscheider Vienna Figure Owlglass Jester With Owl by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl:
Man disguised as a jester with
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna Figure,
Owlglass
Jester with Owl, by Josef Lorenzl, C.1930
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl:
Young man disguised as a
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Goldscheider Vienna Figure Owlglass Jester With Owl By J. Lorenzl, Ca 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl:
Man disguised as a jester with
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, hallmark owl.
Splendid art deco ring, it is decorated on its top of a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
LARGE PAIR OF OWL STAMPED ARTE ITALICA TAVOLA MARINONI CANDLESTICK PEWTER LAMPs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, then one domed base, all fully stamped with the Owl and 95 to the base for the manufacturer. This sale
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Antique Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
import mark for 18k gold (Owl).
This Art Deco cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat White and Black Diamond Yellow Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail "Owl" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Rose Gold.
This Ring has 0.42 Carats of White Diamonds.
This Ring has 0.13 Carats of Black Diamonds.
This Ring has 0.10 Carats of Yellow Sapphires.
Size ITA:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Owl Silvered Bronze Sculpture, G.H. Laurent, France, 1930
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco owl silvered bronze sculpture, signed G.H. Laurent, and stamped France and 21.
Figure
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Owl Silvered Bronze Sculpture, G.H. Laurent, France, 1930
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco owl silvered bronze sculpture, signed G.H. Laurent, and stamped France and 31.
Figure
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Art Deco Ice Bucket Owl
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style French Art Deco Owl Ice Bucket
after designer Mauro Manetti Florence Italy
stamped Hong Kong
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Silver Plate Owl Bookends with Emerald Green Glass Eyes, France
Located in London, GB
label to the inside of the body of each. This pair of art deco owl bookends was made in France in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate
Czech Art Deco Carved Natural Resin Cubist Owl Bird Sculpture Joseph Martinek
Located in Surfside, FL
streamline aesthetic of the earlier generation of Cubist and art deco sculptures. Antoine Bourdelle, Demétre
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Art Deco Pair Bronze Owl Candlesticks Signed Barrie
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good Art Deco pair bronze candlesticks modelled as owls with thistle shaped sconces dating from
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Doulton Lambeth Pair Owl Art Deco Pottery Bookends
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and rare pair of Doulton Lambeth Art Deco pottery bookends with owls dating from around 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Pottery
French Art Deco Wooden Owl Bookends, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / pair book-ends / wood / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Beautiful wooden owl
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
"Eagle Owl, " Art Deco Bas Relief Sculpture by WPA Artist, 1933
By Don Griffith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eagle Owl, looking downward toward his next prey, perhaps, was carved by Don Griffith, a WPA artist in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Cast
Patinated Brass Bookends Depicting Three Perched Owls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bookends are composed of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco - Cubist Edouard Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Owl - Hibou silver plated bronze car mascot, hood ornament. Also
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Automobilia
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Nickelled Bronze Owl-form Car Mascot by Edouard- Marcel Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco Nickelled Bronze Owl-Form Car Mascot. Also used as paperweight. Origin France, circa 1930s
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco hand-carved wooden double inkwell in a shape of a book with a majestic owl
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Antique Art Deco 20th Century Hand Carved Oak Owl, Desk Accessories Woodcarving
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful and rare to find, this solid free standing Art Deco hand carved oak owl , sculpture from
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
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Art Deco Owl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art deco owl available at 1stDibs. Each art deco owl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage art deco owl you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco owl, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco owl bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz each produced at least one beautiful art deco owl that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Deco Owl?
Prices for an art deco owl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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 Owl
- 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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