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Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920 Signed by J.Roggia, France
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco clock with figurine, circa 1920
This marble based clock was produced in Paris in the early
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
Sculpture Envol French Art Deco Style Radiator Mascot from 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
Sculpture Envol French Art Deco Style Radiator Mascot from 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
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
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
Important Art Deco Sculpture, Lamp, Lumina, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
, signed
Art Deco style, France
Lighted sculpture made in Régule (spelter)
Socle in black marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jean de Roncourt French Art Deco Sculpture Hunter with his German Mastiff, 1925
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large and heavy French Art Deco sculpture by Jean de Roncourt, France, circa 1925. "Archer with his
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Mouflon Original Art Deco Bookends of Two Aries by Max Le Verrier with Patina
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Mouflon” French serre-livres
Original “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973), signed
Original Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Female Figure, Statue Lamp by Balleste
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
symmetry between this lovely Art Deco lady and she reaches out to the world. Original finish. French Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Figural Lamp with Original Glass Nugget Shade
By Frankart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco figural lamp with original glass nugget shade, upside down woman flapper girl, amazing
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Classic Art Deco Boudoir Lamp Stunning Ziggurat Leaded Shade
By Frankart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco Boudoir lamp with stunning ziggurat leaded
slag glass shade, lamp depicting gold
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Bronzed Sculpture "Le Guetteur" Jean De Roncourt 1920, 20th Century
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely charming large antique Art Deco bronzed spelter figure by the renowned French
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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
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
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
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
Original 1930s Art Déco Sculpture Spartiate Archer Warrior by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Spartiate”
Original “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973), signed in the stone
Original Art Deco, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Spelter
Important French Art Deco Sculpture, Enigme, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Beautiful sitting lady
Table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bathing Ondine Art Deco Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
(signed FAYRAL) and Max Le Verrier (stamped)
Art Deco style, France.
Materials:
patinated spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Ecstasy by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Lumina Important Art Deco Sculpture Lamp Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
, signed
Art Deco style, France
Lighted sculpture made in Régule (spelter)
Socle in black marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Sculpture Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Jean de Marco
Located in Ulm, DE
”
for “Maison Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France.
Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Spelter
French Art Deco Sculpture, Delassement Lumineux, Lamp by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Delassement Lumineux”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Beautiful sitting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Clock Garniture signed Limousin, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco clock garniture, signed Limousin. Patinated spelter and Portoro and Violet Breche
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp or Night-Light Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Take advantage of our nice summer prices. French Art Deco antelope table lamp or night-light
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1930s Art Deco Bacchanale Dancer Sculpture by Janle for Max Le Verrier Paris
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
Designed in France by “Janle” for “Max Le Verrier”, signed and stamped
Original Art Deco, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Don Quichotte and Sancho Panza Art Deco Bookends by Janle for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
decoration. Read an eBook and put them without something on the shelf or in the vitrine.
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Sculpture Woman
Greyhound
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco style spelter sculpture raised on a polychrome marble base depicting a lady with greyhound
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Sculpture Vague by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier
Original Art Deco, France 1920s
Sculpture made in Régule (engl. spelter) with Patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Sculpture Envol Dancer French Art Deco Style Radiator Mascot from 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
Radiator Mascot Lady at Sail Original Max Le Verrier French Art Deco Sculpture
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Le Verrier” himself
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Material:
French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Sculpture Envol Dancer French Art Deco Style Radiator Mascot from 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 black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
At Full Throttle - Art Deco Radiator Mascot and Paperweight by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Max Le Verrier “PLEIN GAZ” – Art Deco Paperweight & Radiator Mascot
A tribute to speed, precision
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Dancer Sculpture by Alexandre-Joseph Derenne for Max Le Verrier
By Alexandre-Joseph Derenne 1, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Derenne for Max Le Verrier
Patinated spelter
Marble base
Original Art Déco, France, 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Sea-Lion Lamp Sculpture, 1930s
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1930s. silver plated spelter sea-lion
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Black Panther Sculpture by Max Le Verrier on Stepped Marble Base
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
Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (cat and dog)
Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Sizable Art Deco Wall Crucifix with a Stylized and Bronzed Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
the ones from the Art Deco Era are the most distinctive in style. This particular crucifix is
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Spelter
Bayadère Vintage Hoop Dancer Art Deco Sculpture by Charles for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, C. Charles
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Art Deco, France 1920/30s
Dimensions:
Width 19 cm
Height 33 cm
Depth 8 cm
Weight
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Early 1900s Art Deco Coromandel Wood and Bronzed Metal Christ Corpus on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
to look at. Of course that is exactly what artists are born to do. Creating art that stirs your soul
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Spelter
Pair of French Art Deco Deer Table Lamps or Night Light Sculptures C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming pair of Art Deco 'Deer' table lamps or night-light sculptures from 1930s France. A couple
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Dancer Sculpture Clarté with Jade Ball Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
.
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France.
Materials:
Patinated spelter (French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Jade, Spelter
French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp or Night-Light Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
French Art Deco Antelope table lamp or night-light sculpture, 1930s. Jumping golden deer in green
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture on Rectangular Agate Base, circa 1925
By Menneville
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco. Her face, neck, tummy, hands and feet are made in bakelit.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Bronze, Spelter
Figural Nude Nuart Creations NYC Art Deco Table Lamp
By Max Le Verrier, Nuart, Frankart
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very special Nuart Creations Art Deco figural female nude table lamp. A little racy, suggestive
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
French Art Deco Style Woman Sculpture Lamp Enigme Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Beautiful sitting lady holding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jericho Trumpet Sculpture from Raymonde Guerbe by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995)
signed GUERBE
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bathing Ondine Art Deco Style Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
, celebrates the refined elegance and sensual grace of the Art Deco movement. Cast in patinated spelter and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement Lumineux French Art Deco Sculpture Lamp 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
Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (French: cat and dog)
Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Elephant Table Lamp or Night-Light Sculpture, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco elephant table lamp or night-light sculpture, circa 1930. The elephant is made of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Fayral Art Deco Dancer Sculpture Ondine by Pierre Le Faguays and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
(signed FAYRAL) and Max Le Verrier (stamped)
Art Deco style, France.
Materials:
patinated spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 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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