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French Art Deco Sculpture of a Dancer by Joan Prince
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Measures: Width: 25 cm
Height: 52 cm
Depth: 11 cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Large Art Deco Clock Diana the Huntress with Greyhound
By Limousin
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Diana the Huntress , Art Deco Clock Sculpture by the renowned French artist Limousin who was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco German Shepherd Sculpture, 1930
By L. Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge German shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, circa 1930. Spelter and marble
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Figures on a Solid Marble Base, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
An impressive and large 1930s Art Deco pair of strolling Panther figures on a black marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Large French Art Deco Shepherd Dog
Playful Puppies Sculpture, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing huge German shepherd sculpture by Plagnet, France, 1930s. Mother with her puppies. Spelter
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, Marble, c1930
s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these very attractive matching Art Deco bookends which date to the 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France.
Sculptures of reading ladies
Bookends made in spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Spectacular and Large French Art Deco Greyhound
Borzoi
Sculpture, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco period circa 1930. The slender design associated with the noble pose and the size of the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin Large French Art Deco German Shepherd Sculpture, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco German Shepherd sculpture, circa 1930. The dog is made of raw spelter. He
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France.
These sculptures by Max Le Verrier encapsulates the timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Fine Ivoreen Art Deco Figural Group by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine cold painted spelter and ivoreen Art Deco figural group by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Squirrel Table Lamp Night-Light, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
French Art Deco table lamp / night-light, 1930s. Spelter squirrel on a marble base and a white mate
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Antique Art Deco
Gazelle" Bookends by H. Moreau France 1930 Hippolyte
By Hippolyte François Moreau, Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
.
Superb Art Deco styled Gazelle moving with grace & elegance.
Made from bronze patinated spelter with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Marti Font Art Deco Squirrel Photo Frame, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco photo-frame by Marti Font, France, 1920. Spelter, marble, brass and glass. Overall
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Marble, Brass, Spelter
Vautour Animal Sculpture French Art Deco Stye Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
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Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter)
Socle in black marble (could have a
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Antique Art Deco “Délassement” Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930, France
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous pair of Art Deco bookends by Max Le Verrier model “Délassement” (relaxation) original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique French Art Deco Bookends “Griffins” by Limousin France 1930 Green Marble
By Limousin
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning pair of Art Deco ''Griffins'' bookends by Limousin France 1930.
Green patinated spelter
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Single Art Deco Book End with Jaguar Sculpture Signed H. Moreau
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Stylish single Art Deco Book end with a spelter sculpture of a leopard. The figurine is patinated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Alabaster Sea Lion Table Lamp Night-Light, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / night-light, 1920s. Three sea lions. Spelter, alabaster & marble
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Spelter
1930s Art Deco R. Vramant Muscular Semi Nude Male Runner Bronze Tone Bookends
By Rockwell Kent
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical form Art Deco semi nude male athletic runner bookends on white alabaster bases
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Spelter
Art Deco Bookends, Chat et Dogue, Cat and Dog, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (cat and dog )
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Bookends made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France.
Sculptures of reading ladies
Bookends made in spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France.
Sculptures of reading ladies
Bookends made in spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Reading Princess Moyen Age Original Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France.
Reading princess
Bookends made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Limousin French Art Deco Pair of Table Lamps, 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco table lamps by Limousin (Paris), France, circa 1920. Two-light for each
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
A pair of 1930s Art Deco Metal and Marble Birds French Bookends
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Deco aesthetics, crafted from spelter (a popular material in 1930s Art Deco sculptures), and finished
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Vague from Raymonde Guerbe by Atelier Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed "R. Guerbe"
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Elephant Table Lamp / Night-Light, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / night-light, France, 1930s. Green patinated spelter elephant on its
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair Antelope Bookends, Gilt Metal and Marble, France, 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exquisite Art Deco bookends each depicting a gilt deer in green grass, mounted on a marble base
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Elephant Table Lamp, Night Light, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp or night-light, 1930s. Spelter elephant near a big bakelite ball. Superb
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Original Max LeVerrier French Art Deco Radiator Mascot FEMME AU VOILE
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Le Verrier” himself
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930.
Literature:
“Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Spelter
French Art Deco Sculpture Signed Derenne by Marcel Bouraine Dancing Lady
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco figurine of a dancing lady with discs in her hands. The statue is made of 'metal
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Janle / Max Le Verrier, Book-ends Don Quichotte, Art Déco, XXème Siè
By Janle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
base of Don Quixote
Art Deco
Height 28 cm (at the spear) and 17 cm
13 x 9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Vague from Raymonde Guerbe by Atelier Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed "R. Guerbe"
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco French 8 Day Marble Mantle Clock, c1930
s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very charming Art Deco 8 day clock, originating from France and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Spelter
Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Materials: patinated
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Materials: patinated
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Fine Authentic Art Deco Figural Group “Friends” by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine cold painted spelter and ivoreen Art Deco figural group by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Golden Art Deco Panther Sculpture on a Black Marble Base France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco, France, 1930s
Original Patina
Dimensions:
Width 51 cm
Height 17 cm
Depth 14.5 cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
At Full Throttle French Art Deco Radiator Mascot Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
.
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Material:
Régule (engl. spelter)
Socle in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Cold Painted Figural Pocket Watch Holder, Stand circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Not often found is this 1930s Art Deco cold painted spelter female skater figure which doubles as a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter, Chrome
Jungle Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture with Green Patina by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bacchanale Dancer Sculpture in Art Deco Style by Janle for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
France by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lueur Lumineuse, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lamp, Lumina, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Small model of the famous Clarté
Lumina
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lueur Lumineuse, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lamp, Lumina, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Small model of the famous Clarté
Lumina
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Young Girl Running with Greyhounds signed, Geo Maxim
By Geo Maxim
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An original Art Deco Sculpture / Girl with flowing dress / hair running with two streamlined
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Black Panther Sculpture Ouganda French Art Deco Style Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) himself
Art Deco style, France
Materials: balck patinated spelter
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Black Panther Sculpture Ouganda French Art Deco Style Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) himself
Art Deco style, France
Materials: balck patinated spelter
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lamp, Lumina, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Small model of the famous Clarté
Lumina
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Spelter
Art Deco Period French Sculpture of Tigers on Polished Slate Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Period French sculpture of tigers on polished slate base depicts the ageless concept of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Slate, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Figures on a Solid Marble Base, French, C1930
s
Located in Devon, England
An impressive and large 1930's Art Deco pair of strolling Panther figures on a marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
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Art Deco Spelter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art deco spelter available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, spelter and stone, every art deco spelter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco spelter, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco spelter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco spelter, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco spelter over the years, but those crafted by Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays and Gaillard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Spelter?
Prices for an art deco spelter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,406.
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 Spelter
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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