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Relief Work Bed in Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
design creates a subtle and art deco statement for any bedroom. The inlay and artisanale hand-work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1 of the 13 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 13 antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles, S.A. Produits Céramiques de la
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Art Deco Geometric Glass Windsor Tall Vase from Luminarc, 1970s
By Luminarc, J.G. Durand
Located in Chicago, IL
during the 1970s. Made of cut pressed glass Verrerie d'Arques, this solid piece is in the art deco style
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
An Oval ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Wall MIRROR, in E-J RUHLMANN Style, France 1930
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant oval mirror with decoration, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Modernist, Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Bas Relief
Christ with Crown of Thorns
in Cast Bronze Early 20th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bas Relief 'Christ with Crown of Thorns' in Cast Bronze Early 20th Century.
This is a beautiful
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Birth of Venus", High Style, Late Art Deco Panel with Nude and Fish, Dark Blue
By Boris Blai
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly rare and striking, this high relief Art Deco sculptural panel features a nude Venus figure
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
1 of the 30 Antique Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, circa 1925
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 amazing tiles in rich green and bright pink colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1925 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing relief pattern.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
1970s Chapman Vintage Art Deco Design Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Brass Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
elegantly decorated with an Art Deco style cast decor in relief on the front and also on the back, raised on
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Blue Art Deco Table Lamp by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1920s. Swedish Grace.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Arabia of Finland, Arabia
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware Swedish Grace / Art Deco table lamp. Amazing relief decor with hand-painted
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Art Deco Vase by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1929. Swedish Grace.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Arabia, Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Arabia of Finland
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase. Amazing relief decor with hand-painted details
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
An Art Deco 1940s oak sideboard by Gaston Poisson with original marble top.
By Gaston Poisson
Located in London, GB
escutcheons. The Art Deco design has lovely relief detailing with curved sides set on a raised plinth foot
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Art Deco Style Koi Dish in Pressed Frosted
Clear Glass Signed Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Art Deco style relief glass decorative dish was realized during the 20th
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Hoffmann and Schlevogt Art Nouveau Malachite Glass Trinket Box
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic example of a I. Heinrich Hoffmann Czech Art Deco malachite glass high relief reclining
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Striking Muller Freres Lake Como Landscape Cameo Glass Vase c 1920 -signed
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Worcester Park, GB
vibrant 1920s Art Deco French glass. Signed in relief -visible in both the first and last photos
The many
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pharaoh figure, seamlessly transitioning into an Art Deco-inspired relief that graces the entire exterior
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$2,587 Sale Price
25% Off
Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
By Gilbert Bayes
Located in Morristown, NJ
richness with Art Deco stylization. Bayes’s decorative plaster reliefs and ceramic works—many produced in
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic lamp dating from the 1930s.
By Jean Besnard
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Art Deco lamp base with geometric relief decoration.
Beautiful thick glaze, in the style of Jean
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
"Two Centaurs, " Highly Important Original Maquette for Palais de Tokyo, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and important example of stylized Art Deco figural sculpture, this bas relief of two
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1930s Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Ystad Tenn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Sweden. Pewter box with an Art Deco forest relief of an archer and deer. Wood-lined interior
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
KIESELSTEIN CORD Women Of The World Clips Earrings In Steel And 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Kieselstein
Located in Miami, FL
Kieselstein Cord, back in the 2000. These earrings has been crafted with Manhattan art deco patterns in high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
$2,398 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Bronze Religious Art Wall Plaque in Relief Depicts Suffering of Christ
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
painful to look at. Of course that is exactly what artists are born to do, creating art that stirs your
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Size and Hand Carved Art Deco Wall Coat Rack with Bull Elephant in Relief
Located in Lisse, NL
in the Art Deco era must have been wowed by seeing such a majestic animal in the wild that he had to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Johannes C. Bjerg Art Deco Relief Panels
By Johannes C. Bjerg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each sculpted in high relief depicting classical mythological scenes of Diana and Apollo contiguous
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20th Century Danish Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
ERTE Pillow Swing Bronze Wall Relief Sculpture Signed Art Deco Fashion Tirtoff
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
new owner. You do not want to miss this original sculpture, by the master of Art Deco, Erte.
ERTE
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1990s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erte RARE Original Crystal Relief Bowl Flower Among Flowers Signed Art Deco Vase
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
detailed figures of this vase, bring it to life in a spectacular display of Art Deco. Erte's art has been
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with mussel shells in relief signed by SABINO PARIS.
Category
20th Century French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Art Deco Limestone Bas-Relief
Located in Suresnes Cedex, FR
This Art Deco Bas-Relief is attributed to Alfred Janniot. This French sculptor is mostly known for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Erte Rigoletto Pas De Deux 2 Bronze Relief Sculpture Signed Deco Artwork Framed
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco, Erte, at the lowest price online.
Erte: The Russian-born painter Romain de Tirtoff, who
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1980s 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 relief sculpture that is meant to hang on the wall. It is truly an amazing work of art
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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
Category
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
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nymph Relief, Paris c1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bouraine reliefs, “Satyr with Flute” and “Nymph” that appeared in “La Sculpture decorative Modern”, a rare
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper
Gallery Relief No. 1, Paris c1929
By Leon Leyritz
Located in Long Island City, NY
This limited edition large format giclée print of a gallery relief is made from a photographic
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper
Gallery Relief No. 5, Paris c1929
By Leon Leyritz
Located in Long Island City, NY
This limited edition large format giclée print of a gallery relief is made from a photographic
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Relief of the Discus Thrower
Located in New York, NY
The life-size muscular figure rests his left hand on his right knee, and holds a discus in his raised left arm. He stands on an elliptical base.
Inspired by the famous Classical G...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Satyr with Flute Relief, Paris c1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bouraine reliefs, “Satyr with Flute” and “Nymph” that appeared in “La Sculpture decorative Modern”, a rare
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper
Art Deco Signed and Dated Bas Relief Bronze Mask
Located in Papaikou, HI
A somewhat mystical visage floating against a black background. Signed and dated "J.K.M.-'35" on the reverse side. Minor damage to the lower right corner of the black Bakelite.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Carvin, Panthère, Bas Relief In Bronze Art Deco Period
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
panther Art Deco period around 1930
Incised signature
Dimensions: 30.5 x 15.5 cm
Mounted on a brass
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Amazing Pair Of Art Deco Architectural Reliefs by Ittner
L.B. Pendleton
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing Pair Of Art Deco Architectural Reliefs designed by William B. Ittner and L.B. Pendleton
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Schneider Le Verre Relief and Etched Art Deco Vase, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Denver, CO
Purple with dark green base, relief and etching vase. Stunning color and form, candy cane marking
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco WWII Churchill St Michael stone plaque relief sculpture Harry Elstrom
By Harry Elstrom
Located in London, GB
the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg; a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture and on the UNESCO World
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
Large round "three-dimensional" relief glass milky white Art Deco wall lamp
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a real art deco
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large round relief milky white glass Art Deco wall lamp with black metal bezel
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a real art deco
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ladies
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
high-relief filigree Art Deco design composed of a wire back with a hinges pin and hook clasp with two
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Raised Relief 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This beautiful 18 karat yellow Gold features intricate raised relief work all the way around the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Exposition Internationale
By Josue Dupon
Located in New York, NY
Belgian Art Deco bronze medal in high relief
Commemorating the Exposition Internationale, Antwerp
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Large Danish 1940s Bas Relief Vase by Danish Ceramicist Michael Anderson
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Hudson, NY
A figurative bas relief vase from the Transmutation series designed by the artist Carlo Rosberg
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Ceramics
Art Deco Silver Plate Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese Art Deco box featuring a leapign deer in a high relief detail. Art Deco boxes were made
Category
20th Century Japanese Boxes
Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Richmond, VA
open grained mahogany Upper cabinet in stained solid birch with high relief carving. There are four
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
An imposing pair of bronze high relief wall decorations, circa 1925
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An imposing and finely detailed pair of bronze high relief wall decorations each displaying ‘Atlas
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cubistic Table Lamps with Faceted Reliefs Designed by Leon Galleto for Saxbo
By Rörstrand, Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in New York, NY
Near pair of table lamps with cubist relief designed by Leon Henri Galleto (1931-2009) for Saxbo
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Stoneware Jar with Portraits in Relief by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware jar with portraits in relief to sides and lid, signed
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of armchairs attributed to Paul Follot. Beautiful Art Deco lines with stylized floral relief
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
$6,500 / set
Sofa Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Vancouver, BC
Three-seat sofa attributed to Paul Follot. Beautiful Art Deco lines with stylized floral relief
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Art Deco Hand-Carved Relief in Gold Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco hand-carved three-dimensional wooden relief based on the design by Picot for the "Folies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
$12,300 / item
Panther Relief with Gold Leaf on Red Background
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raised relief carving of panther applied with distressed gold leaf. China red painted background
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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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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