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Georges Saupique, Lion et lionne, Bas-relief Sculpture in Plaster, France, 1931
By Georges Saupique
Located in New York, NY
The sculptor Georges Saupique is especially noted for his large-scale, carved bas-reliefs, often of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Francois-Emile Popineau, La Danse des Grâces, Bas Relief Panels, France, 1927
By Maurice Dhomme, Francois Emile Popineau , Alain Courmont
Located in New York, NY
Ateliers d'Art Sacré, founded in 1919 by the painter Maurice Denis, quickly sought him out for religious
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jan
Joel Martel Art Deco Relief Cubist Woman
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
captures the Art Deco style conceived by the Martels as they developed their cubist style at such an early
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Huge French Art Deco Gilt Plaster over Wood Relief Hotel Mirror, Circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A very large and spectacular French art deco gilt plaster over wood mirror. Art deco relief carved
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
A Pair of Art Deco Ceiling Lamps
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Berlin, DE
glass shape with a geometric Art Déco relief decor, frosted. Partly with reddish colouring or matt
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,942 / set
Pair of Art Deco Glass Leaf Sconces with Gold Accents by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Art Deco relief glass sconces with stylized leaf form.
Sconces have smooth surface with
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Elegant 1960
s German Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
1960's German white porcelain vase with Art Deco relief motif. Marked Heinrich & Co.
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20th Century German Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Art Deco French Blue and Pink Table Lamps
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of French glass hand made ball-shaped lamps composed of Art Deco reliefs with painted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Gazelles in Metallic Relief
Located in Papaikou, HI
Unusual technique, using incised drawing and painting on a sheet of brushed aluminum.
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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Silvered Plaster over Wood Relief Mirror
Located in Hialeah, FL
A monumental French Art Deco silvered relief plaster over wood mirror. Measures: 93".
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
French Art Deco Heavy Giltwood and Plaster Relief Mirror
Located in Hialeah, FL
A French Art Deco Gilt Plaster over Wood Mirror. Very, very heavy, this is a French Hotel find
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Art Deco Cast Aluminum Architectural Relief
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This wonderfully stylized plaque has classic elements of Art Deco cubistic design, in a theme of a
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Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
French Art Deco Gilt Plaster over Wood Relief Monumental Mirror
Located in Hialeah, FL
A tall French Art Deco gilt plaster relief over wood mirror. Stunning detail, gilt patination
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Monumental Art Deco 1930s Bas Relief Plaster Wrestling Plaque
Located in North Hollywood, CA
relief over a flattened background. The execution of the carving is of the highest quality. The work is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Gilded Floor Lamp with Relief Glass Center
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Art Deco wrought iron floor lamp with gilded finish and with scrolled designs. The floor
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20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Stylized "Rose" Relief Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
also feartures five reverse scrolled arms with relief glass (art glass) stylized shades in the form of
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20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Art Deco Chandelier with Geometric Relief Designs by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Art Deco light fixture with inverted dome design in sandblasted blue glass. The chandelier
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Monumental French Art Deco Gilt Plaster over Wood Relief Mirror
Located in Hialeah, FL
A monumental French Art Deco gilt plaster over wood mirror, measuring 94" high. Very fine carved
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Worlds Fair Exhibited Art Deco Copper Relief
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Untitled mother and child by Beryl McCarthy Wynnyk, engraved copper, 1939, 16 x20 inches, exhibited Golden Gate International Exhibition, Treasure Island. Probably the most important...
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Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Knud Merrild “Sun Dial” Art Deco Bas Relief Centaur, Signed, 1931
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 1931 Art Deco bas relief cast cement panel titled "Sun Dial" by Danish artist Knud Merrild
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant with Relief Design in the Glass
Located in Retie, BE
Art Deco pendant light with white milk glass.
This pendant light has a brass fixture, a glass with
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge French Art Deco Silver Patina Plaster over Wood Relief Hotel Mirror, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Spectacular Huge French Art Deco silver patina plaster over wood heavy mirror, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Art Deco opalescent glass cake plate with 3 fish in relief
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco opalescent glass cake plate with 3 fish in relief ,signed: VERLYS FRANCE.
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20th Century French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
1930s Belgian Art Deco Copper Wall Plaque Quintet • Maredsous
Located in Oakland, CA
Benedict) and Métiers D'Art stamp and sits in an frame decorated with an Art Deco swirl relief motif.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Vienna Secession 1910 Relief Mirror
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ecclectique 19 c Mirror with gilded metal relief decoration.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Art Deco Cast Auminum Decorative Panels
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Heavy cast exterior aluminum Art Deco panels with deep relief by ALCOA and Cast by Newman Mfg
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna Relief Mirror Design from 1930s Marked
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
attention was drawn to the Werkstatte Hagenauer. Out of this time came this early design of a relief mirror
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1930s French Art Deco White Glass Dish Pendant
Located in Raalte, NL
French Art Deco Glass dish pendant with relief in the form of flowers and leaves, rewired and made
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Werkstatte Hagenauer Relief Mirror with Animal Design circa 1930 Marked
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
belonged to the Werkstätte Hagenauer founded by his father Carl Hagenauer. The blueprint of this relief
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French 40
s Ceramic Lamp w/ Textured Brown Pattern
White Low Relief Modeling
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in New York, NY
French 40's Ceramic Lamp with Textured Brown Circular Patter and White Diagonal Low Relief Modeling
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
La Danseuse
By Maurice (Pico) Picauld
Located in Berlin, DE
A famous Art Deco gilt plaster relief depicting the russian dancer Lila Nikolska. For Folies
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1920s Figurative Sculptures
Vintage Legras Cameo Etched Pheasant Birds Art Glass Vase France 1925
By François-Théodore Legras, Charles Legras
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this vintage Legras “Pheasants” Art Deco art glass cameo relief vase. This acid etched
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Table Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Vancouver, BC
Table attributed to Paul Follot. Beautiful Art Deco lines with stylized floral relief carvings
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables
Oasis Jungle Panoramic Wallaper
By Paul Montgomery
Located in Staunton, VA
Beautifully rendered in the bas relief Art Deco style, Oasis is a hand painted wall covering of a
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2010s American Art Deco Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Incredible WPA-era Facade Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
, the muscular male figure pours water over a wheel. Art Deco faceted plinth. Sculptural relief is on
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Vintage 1930s American Statues
Ruhlmann Silvered Bronze Plaque on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Art Deco period silvered bronze octagonal relief plaque by the renowned designer Emile
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Bank Vault Gate
Located in New York, NY
entryway into a bank’s main vault area. The gates display an Art Deco design, complete with cast relief
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Vintage 1930s American Doors and Gates
Materials
Wrought Iron
$27,500
1930s Vintage Brass Italian Ice Bucket Martini with Art Deco Reliefs Made
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid vintage Martini ice bucket by Martini in brass with side reliefs in the shape of Art Decò
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Malachite Glass Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Art Deco malachite glass vase. Art Deco relief Czech Bohemian green malachite glass
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases
1920s Deco Red Glass Griffin Earrings
Located in Litchfield County, CT
whimsical Griffin style figure and art deco relief like background. 4" long x about 1" wide. Width varies
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Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
A pair of art-deco bas-relief
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of authentic wooden art-deco bas -relief, with gilded and beige painted motives.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
Erte Original Art Deco Bronze Fantasy Relief Vase Sculpture Signed Tirtoff Art
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
display of Art Deco. Erte's art has been exhibited in major museums around the world, and can be found in
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ERTE Ladies In Waiting Original Bronze Wall Relief Sculpture Signed Deco Artwork
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
not want to miss this original sculpture, by the master of Art Deco, Erte.
ERTE (1892-1990): The
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ERTE Bronze Sculpture Wall Relief Signed Artwork Top Hats Romain De Tirtoff Deco
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
the centerpiece to any Art Deco collection. Worth mentioning again is the fact that Erte is widely
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ERTE Signed BRONZE Wall RELIEF SCULPTURE Original Romain de Tirtoff Art Antique
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
particular piece is a Bronze Relief Sculpture that is meant to hang on the wall. It is truly an amazing work
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ERTE Bronze SCULPTURE Signed Wall Relief Samson and Delilah Romain Tirtoff Art
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
to any Art Deco collection. Worth mentioning again is the fact that Erte is widely regarded as the
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Art Medal in High Relief
By Pierre Turin
Located in New York, NY
Commemorating the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937
Hallmarked BRONZE/ Cornucopia Mint Mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge.
Signed P. TURIN.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic Bas-Relief by Montenave and Goldscheider
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Deco style.
Goldscheider Porcelain manufacturer was founded in 1855 in Vienna (Wien in German
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s
By AK Kaiser, Manfred Frey
Located in Søgne, NO
and stunning organic Art Deco relief decor on its bone white exterior, paired with a shiny glaze on
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Horse Bas Relief 1930
s Interior Large Copper Design
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco horse bas relief 1930's removed from a bar in Belgium. I acquired it over 30 years ago
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
1930s Art Deco Crystal Vase, Signed Verlys, French, Thistle Pattern High Relief
By Verlys Glass
Located in New Haven, CT
This beautiful vase was created in the Art Deco period when Lalique made an impact on the style of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Scones, Chrome with Relief Frosted Glass
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of elegant Art Deco Wall Scones from France.
These French wall scones have molded clear
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Glass Pendent Light with Goldfish Swimming High Relief by Verlys
By Verlys Glass
Located in Fairfax, VA
A petite beautiful glass with goldfish swimming high relief in satin and clear pendant light by by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rider Karlsruhe Majolica Art Déco Glazed Tile Panel Relief by Ruf, Brown Green
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Rare and important wall tile panel relief depicting a nude rider, a horse and a foal in cream
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Hickok Art Deco Horses Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1930s molded bakelite or catalin plastic box by Hickok. Great art deco high relief
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Primavera
By David Evans
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Classical relief representation of Spring by renowned British sculptor David Evans, depicting
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,232
American Art Deco Medal Commemorating Century of Progress International Expo
By Emil Zettler
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco Bronze Medal in High Relief commemorating the Century of Progress International
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
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Art Deco Relief For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco relief you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, every art deco relief was constructed with great care. Find 490 options for an antique or vintage art deco relief now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco relief — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco relief made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco relief that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique, Gilliot and OTHR produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Relief?
Prices for an art deco relief start at $1 and top out at $500,000 with the average selling for $2,713.
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 Relief
- What is a relief in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A relief, in art, is a sculptural form where sculpted patterns or images remain attached to a solid background. Reliefs give the illusion that the image was raised out of the background plane.
- 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.
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Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
A 1920s Art Deco Necklace with a Stunning Drop Emerald
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier: The Jeweler Who Helped Define Art Deco
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Vintage Watches Are Making a Comeback
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
The Process: 5 Creators of Chic Customizable Lighting
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.
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