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1913 Rene Lalique Box Roses En Relief Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Roses in Relief" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Logo Relief Round Button Round Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at the back. Rare to find.
Size: 2.0*2.0 cm....
Category
1990s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Logo Relief Round Button Round Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at the back. Rare to find.
Size: 2.0*2.0 cm....
Category
1990s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Baroque Light Pink Square Enamel Relief Openwork Long Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Baroque Light Pink Square Enamel Relief Openwork Long Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Exquisite
Gui
Vase Depicting Mistletoe in Relief by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The 'Gui' vase by René Lalique. Elegant round glass vase with relief motif of leaves and berries
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Large Irregular Disc Round Relief Rose Pendant Gold Yellow Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady.
Wear them on casual, prom, holiday...
Material: Alloy, Resin.
Size: 6 cm.
Weight: 7.3 g.
Ear needle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Irregular Disc Round Relief Rose Pendant Gold Yellow Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady.
Wear them on casual, prom, holiday...
Material: Alloy, Resin.
Size: 6 cm.
Weight: 7.3 g.
Ear needle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1990
s Textured Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Rope Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990's Unisex Textured Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Rope Modernist Elegant
Category
1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Necklace Bracelet
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo Black F Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Iconic Logo Black F White Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Openwork Clip
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo Black F Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Iconic Logo Black F White Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Openwork Clip
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo Black F Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Iconic Logo Black F White Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Openwork Modernist
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Amazing Italian Relief in Carrara marble late 19th Century with Video
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Relief in Carrara marble late 19th Century
Original condition
90cm x 29.5cm x 5cm
With hook
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Georg Jensen, Parallel / Relief Jam Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-44
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel / Relief jam spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-44.
Length: 12.5 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Parallel / Relief, Jam Spoon in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-44
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel / Relief. Jam spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-44.
Measure: Length: 17
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Roses in Relief" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
with relief frosted Art Deco design nesting in the curve of each arc. A single downward facing shade
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze
Frosted Glass by Hugue
By Hugue
Located in New York, NY
This rare and special Art Deco chandelier features six frosted relief glass panels with a center
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Arne Bang Jar with Lid of Glazed Stoneware with Foliage in Relief
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983). Jar with lid of glazed stoneware with foliage in relief, lid of patinated
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Jars
Inséparables, Blue Opalescent Glass, 8 Day Swiss Art Deco Clock by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of frosted lovebirds with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
"Punters, " Extremely Rare, Large Bronze Relief with Football Theme by McKenzie
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Perhaps the greatest masterpiece ever created by Robert Tait McKenzie, widely considered the finest sculptor of athletes in the 1920s and 1930s, "Punters" depicts three figures in va...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Vintage 1990
s Large Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Rope Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Textured Large Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Spiral Rope Modernist
Category
1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1990
s Large Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Rope Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Textured Large Logo CC Relief Coco Round Circle Spiral Rope Modernist
Category
1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Blue-Grey Stained Glass, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Roses en Relief" box made in 1913 in molded frosted glass with blue-grey patina
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Pegasus Box in Bakelite and Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco box features a relief nickel top of two stylized horses and fauna inset into a black
Category
Vintage 1930s American Boxes
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS 1935 Paris Art Deco Geometric Box In Solid .925 Sterling Silv
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
been crafted with strong art deco linear patterns in high relief with substantial weight in solid .925
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Blown and Worked Glass Vase in Relief by Jean-Simon Peynaud, 1930s
By Jany Peynaud
Located in Milano, MI
French blown glass vase worked in relief with scenes of natural landscapes, made by Jean-Simon
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish art deco geometric glass, chrome and wood chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Swedish "Funkis" Art Deco chandelier with reverse acid relief glass with chromed brass and wood
Category
20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Aquamarine Glass Vase by Raymaly for Paris Decorators
Located in New York, NY
Stylized relief glass Art Deco
vase in an aquamarine hue,
with textured finish and
Category
20th Century Vases
Ivar Johnsson satyr urn for Nafveqvarns Bruk Swedish Art Deco
By Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast metal Swedish art deco urn with relief of satyr playing a pan flute on one side and a
Category
20th Century Swedish Vases
Materials
Metal
Ondines Plate
By Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ondines, an Art Deco, blue opalescent glass dish, relief decorated with frolicking sea nymphs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,847
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case w/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a pharaoh on top of the removable lid that slowly blends into a Art Deco designed relief adorning
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
René Lalique
Inseparables
Clock
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of frosted lovebirds with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass
A France 1940s bleached oak sideboard with solid marble top by Gaston Poisson
By Gaston Poisson
Located in London, GB
escutcheons, the central brass key with "GP" (Gaston Poisson) initials. The Art Deco design has lovely relief
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Square Ceiling Light Made by Holophane France, a pair available
By Holophane
Located in Crespières, FR
, the sides of the glass having modernist sleek faceted relief, typically art deco.
The lower side of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby Wall Plate of Nude Woman
By Einar Luterkort
Located in Montreal, QC
Upsala Ekeby matte green and brown glazed Art Deco stoneware plate with bas relief of nude woman
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
1970s German Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
muted cornflower yellow and Xanadu green. Decorated in Art Deco inspired bas relief of sunburst motifs
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp 1950
s
Located in North Miami, FL
, brutal style reminiscent of Art Deco building reliefs. It is a tall single lamp, easy to place and does
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
20 Art Deco Relief Tiles by Gilliot , 1930
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
Sunning Art Deco tile panel from the superb firm, Gilliot, Heminksen, circa 1930, This quantity
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Architectural Elements
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
"The Law", Exceptional Art Deco Relief Sculpture with Moses and Tablet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional example of high style Art Deco architectural sculpture, this relief panel depicts
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joseph Anthony Atchison Rare Art Deco Relief Panel "Nude with Torch, "
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cast in aluminum, this rare relief panel depicts a kneeling nude male figure with a torch whose
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
"Nude with Torch, " Rare Art Deco Relief Panel by Joseph Atchison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast in aluminum and painted in striking shades of silver and charcoal gray, this rare relief panel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
"The Good Samaritan", Remarkable Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Two Male Nudes
By Juan De Ávalos Y García-taborda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable and unique, this carved and painted wood relief sculpture depicts two nude male figures
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Foreign Trade", Important Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Stevedore by Henry Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb and unique example of the Art Deco sculpture of Henry Lion -- who created some of Los
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Rockwell Kent Bacchus Copper Cigarette Box Chase Art Deco Relief Sculpture
By Rockwell Kent, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
"An incredibly rare piece of American Art Deco history. A "Bacchus" cigarette box designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Copper
"Icarus and Daedalus, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Male Nudes, 1936 Sweden
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by important Swedish artist, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, and crisply cast in iron by Ystad Metall in 1936, this highly rare sundial features -- appropriately -- Daedalus and his s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Egypt, India and Europe, " Set of Three Art Deco Relief Panels by Toombs, 1935
By Adelaide Althin Toombs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This set of three sculptural bas relief panels was exhibited in 1938 at the Boston Society of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Flush Mount Chandelier in Frosted Glass
Nickel by Hettier et Vincent
By Gênet et Michon
Located in New York, NY
hexagonal frame with Art Deco relief detailing supports a Cubist style frosted glass relief dome with Art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
Magnificent Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Exotic Marble
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco sideboard is on a plinth base and features a central door with a narrow
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble
Champagne Cooler Relief Pattern Sweden, 1940s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This champagne cooler is made in metal and has a very nice relief pattern and is crafted by hand
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Lovers Embrace, Rose
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
worker, as well as a large relief (1938) for the South Boston Housing Project and façade of the Baltimore
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Lovers Embrace, Dancers
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
foundry worker, as well as a large relief (1938) for the South Boston Housing Project and façade of the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
George Aarons Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Ruth
Naomi
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
foundry worker, as well as a large relief (1938) for the South Boston Housing Project and façade of the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1930s Art Deco Gilded Wood Framed Italian Plaster Bas-Relief
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Art Deco gilded wood framed Bas-Relief Plaster depicting an antique Egyptian hand-crafted in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster, Giltwood
Czech Modern Mould Matte Glass "Three Deer" Art Deco Brut Sculpture Relief
By Jan Cerny
Located in Surfside, FL
found in many European museums. His work is included in "Contemporary Art Glass" by Ray and Lee Grover
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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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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