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Art Deco Dancer Sculpture Lueur with Onyx Ball Original Max Le Verrier France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France.
Materials:
patinated spelter (french: régule), marble base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Onyx, 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 style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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: régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Dancer Sculpture Clarté with Onyx 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
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Dancer Sculpture Leuer with Onyx Ball Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
, signed
Art Deco style, France.
Materials:
Patinated spelter (French: régule), marble base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, 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: régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Marble, Spelter
Danseuse Aux Boules French Art Deco Dancer Sculpture by Denis for Max Le Verrier
By Maurice Denis, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Deco style, France
Material:
Régule (Spelter)
Green patina, handwork, so patina could be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Pair of French Art Deco Style Clarte Sculptures designed by Max Le Verrier 1928
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Sculpture on Marble Table Desk Lamp, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Panther Sculpture on Marble
Table Lamp
France 1935
rewired
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Danseuse Aux Boules French Art Deco Dancer Sculpture by Denis for Max Le Verrier
By Maurice Denis, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
foundry, signed
Art Deco style, France
Material:
Régule (engl. spelter)
Green patina, handwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1930s Art Deco Harlequin Table Lamp with Red Girl Pixie Figures USA
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
American 1930s Art Deco Harlequin table lamp with J.B. Hirsch, Erte or Gerdago girl Pixie red
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Aube Art Deco Style Sculpture Lying Nude with Lighted Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
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Manufacturer: Max Le Verrier (stamped)
Original Max Le Verrier
Art Deco style, France.
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Frankart Deco Bookends
By Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Mexico, DF
, stands, etc. portraying solely the female figure in the Art Deco style. Pelter is an alloy of copper and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
$1,600
Art Deco "Folie" Dancer Sculpture by Denis for Max Le Verrier, Signed "Denis"
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Beirut, LB
and joyous nude dancer adorned with a scarf.
The Art Deco sculpture captures the essence of the era
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Spelter
Graceful Art Deco Table / Mantel Clock w Large Stylized Swallow Bird Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
us, this French Art Deco table clock epitomizes everything the Art Deco period stood for. Firstly, it
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bronzed Art Deco Clock Set with Stylized Squirrel Sculptures and Onyx Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful French Art Deco clock with squirrel sculptures.
If you are looking for a rare
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Spelter
H. Moreau Signed Pair of Art Deco Squirrel Bookends, "Hippolyte François Moreau"
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Verviers, BE
H. Moreau signed pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by "Hippolyte François Moreau"
(Hippolyte
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
1930
s French Art Deco Sculpture by Jean de MarCo from Studio Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Jean de Marco
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco sculpture depicting an archer. The title of this work is Atalante. The sculpture
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Max Le Verrier Style Stork Sculptures
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare pair of sculptural Art Deco bookends.
These small size black and white marble
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Designed in Paris (France) during the roaring 1920s
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
French Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Jade, Spelter
Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Designed in Paris (France) during the roaring 1920s
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
French Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Marble, Spelter
Dancer Sculpture Jeu with a Jade Ball from Max Le Verrier in Art Deco Style
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Designed in Paris (France) during the roaring 1920s
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
French Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Marble, Spelter
Lumina Important French Art Deco Sculpture Clarté 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
Lumina Important French Art Deco Sculpture Clarté 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
Lumina Important French Art Deco Sculpture Clarté 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
Delassement Lumineux French Art Deco Style Nude 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
Vintage Art Deco Dancer Sculpture Lueur Clarté with Onyx Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
.
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Original French Art Deco, 1920/30s
Materials:
Spelter (French: régule
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Spelter
Art Deco "Jeu" Ball Dancer Sculpture by Max Le Verrier, Signed "Le Verrier"
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Beirut, LB
this Art Deco sculpture of a nude lady playing ball. With fluid lines and exquisite detailing, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Jade, Metal, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina.
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Delassement Lumineux French Art Deco Style Nude 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
Fine Art Deco Bronzed Statue Girl with Greyhounds by French Sculptor Geo Maxim
By Geo Maxim
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant and joyful sculpture by George Maxim, famous French sculptor of the Art Deco era.
If you
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Spelter
Art Deco French Figural Lamp Boy Pushing a Snowball Crackle Glass Globe Shade
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very nice French bronzed spelter lamp of a boy pushing a snowball which is a crackle glass globe
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Dog Sculpture Soif Du Desert by Jules Edmond Masson for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Jules Edmond Masson 1
Located in Ulm, DE
made in spelter (white bronze)
Original patina
One little chip on the stone base on the backside
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Spelter
Sculpture Lamp Enigme in the French Art Deco Style an 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
Delassement Lumineux French Art Deco Style Nude Sculpture Lamp by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Délassement Lumineux” Art Deco Table Lamp by Max Le Verrier
Original from the Max Le Verrier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Muscular
Athletic Art Deco Male Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Marie Camus
By Jean Camus
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Art Deco era sculpture of an athletic male working.
This large and powerful sculpture makes
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
Rare
Decorative French Art Deco, Nautical Rope Bunch Design Wall Clock, Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running bronzed wall clock from the European Art Deco era.
If you like rare
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Spelter, Brass
Art Deco Figurine Table Lamp sculpture of Water Carrier bronzed, French Ca 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
patinated bronze colour with a green tinge.
This piece is typical of the Art Deco aesthetic, with the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Reverie Sculpture Lamp in Art Deco Style by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier.
signed “GUERBE”
Original “Max Le Verrier” (foundry)
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Reverie Sculpture Lamp in Art Deco Style by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier.
signed “GUERBE”
Original “Max Le Verrier” (foundry)
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Sculpture-Lamp Nausicaa by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962)
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Art Deco, Lady Figurine Table Lamp or Light, Silvered Gilt, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good table lamp, original to the Art Deco period.
The shelter lamp has a lady in
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté LUMINA by Max Le Verrier 65 cm.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass ball, Lumina.
H. 65 cm or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Max Le Verrier Clarte Art Deco Sculpture Lamps Nude with a Glass Ball
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Lighted sculpture made in Spelter
Socle in black marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
A Pair of Art Deco Egytian Sphinx Table Lamps on a Marble Base Dark Green Shades
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Pair of Art Deco Egytian Sphinx style Table Lamps on a Marble Base Dark Green Shades. Crafted with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Panther Sculpture and Clock, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful French Art Deco enameled terracotta or possibly spelter panther sculpture and clock
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Terracotta
Art Deco Female Sculpture on a Marble Base Table Lamp Marcel Bouraine Attributed
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Lisse, NL
Egyptian revival Art Deco table lamp from circa 1925.
This beautifully patinated, sculptural lamp
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier H 25 in, 64 cm
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade, CLarté, Lumina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original 1920 Max Le Verrier
Lumina" Table Lamp Art Deco Antique Marble Light
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare & Original 1920 ''Lumina'' table lamp by Max Le Verrier a real Art Deco classic, a famous
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Enigme Art Deco Style Nude Sculpture on top of an Obelisk Lamp by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Sculpture in Art Deco style, France
Beautiful lady sitting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture of Two Panthers Attributed to Alexandre Ouline
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Deco bronze spelter sculpture of two walking panthers attributed to the French artist
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Frankart Art Deco Nude Female Figurals with 1920s Mercury Glass Globe
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frankenburg held a prominent position in the realm of Art Deco design and played a pivotal role in founding
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté LUMINA Nude with ball Max Le Verrier 65 cm, 25 inch
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass ball.
This is the iconic model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Dancer Sculpture by Max Le Verrier, Signed Derenne, France circa 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art Deco sculpture, dancer with disks“ by Max Le Verrier, Signed Derenne, France circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Zinc
Pair of Art Deco Gilded Bronze and Marble Female Nude Statue Bookends, 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
A good and rather beautiful pair of antique Art Deco gilded metal/bronze/spelter female nude
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Stunning Art Deco Sculpture Desk or Table Lamp, Girl with Umbrella in the Wind
Located in Lisse, NL
always moving. Since the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil are all about the movement and flowing of female
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps
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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