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Lourdes Souvenir Apparition De Lourdes Music Box, Vintage Religious, Catholic So
Located in New Orleans, LA
Apparition De Lourdes souvenir metal musical box. A lovely Art Deco example of religious
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
"Bonne Garde" Sculpture by L. A. Carvin
Located in London, GB
A patinated spelter sculpture of two Alsatians/German Shepherds, on a marble base, titled "Bonne
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Black Panther Sculpture by Max Le Verrier on a 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
Pair of two different Sculptures Atalante and Jericho by 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
Marble, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin German or Belgian Shepherd Sculpture, circa 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing huge german shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, circa1930. Spelter dog
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Horse Sculpture Fougue by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier" (1891-1973).
Material:
Régule (= Spelter)
Socle in black marble
signed
Green patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Greyhound Sculpture Sloughi by Masson, Original Max Le Verrier
By Jules Edmond Masson 1, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
-1932)
Manufactured by "Max Le Verrier"
Material:
Régule (= Spelter)
Stone socle
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Irenee Rochard Stags Battle
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Irénée Rochard "Stag fight" spelter sculpture on Portor marble base. French foundry stamp.
Very
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Contemporary Dancer Sculpture LUEUR with 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
Contemporary Dancer Sculpture LUEUR with 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
Louis-Albert Carvin German or Belgian Shepherd Sculpture 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert CARVIN, France, ca.1930. Spelter, marble and onyx
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
lovingly handcrafted in the Art Deco style, this masterpiece evokes feelings of admiration and fascination
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
lovingly handcrafted in the Art Deco style, this masterpiece evokes feelings of admiration and fascination
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
lovingly handcrafted in the Art Deco style, this masterpiece evokes feelings of admiration and fascination
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat play with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
France, with unique patina on each piece
• Sculpted in spelter with a black marble base
• Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Figurine, "Boy Skier, " after F. Priess, Metal with Marble Base, circa 1950
By Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality, figurative metal sculpture.
This Art Deco style figurine depicts a boy
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
lovingly handcrafted in the Art Deco style, this masterpiece evokes feelings of admiration and fascination
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
lovingly handcrafted in the Art Deco style, this masterpiece evokes feelings of admiration and fascination
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Chevrolet Golf Tournament 1931 Trophy to C.W. Rhodes - Pullman and Chevrolet
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
A wonderful Weidlich Brothers of New York trophy. Dedicated to the Low Score Medalist in an Amateur Golf Event presented by Chevrolet car Company to C.W. Rhodes (G.W. Rhodes) an amat...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate, Spelter
Antique French Hand-Crafted Bronzed Metal Deer
Stag Group, Marble Base, Masson
By Jules Edmond Masson 1
Located in Lisse, NL
and soulful work of art, this antique bronze group sculpture depicts a majestic stag (cerf) alongside
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp, Equilibre, Cat on Glass Ball, by Gaillard, Original Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
1920s by “Gaillard”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Table lamp made in “Régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Spanish Dancer, Lamp, Sculpture, Espana by Guerbe, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“GUERBE”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp, Equilibre, Cat on Glass Ball by Gaillard, Original Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
1920s by “Gaillard”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France.
Table lamp made in “Régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Frankart L210 Nude Sculptural Table Lamp with Stepped Shade
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
prominent figure in the world of Art Deco design, and he played a crucial role in the establishment of
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Spanish Dancer, Lamp, Sculpture, Espana by Guerbe, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“GUERBE”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted sculpture made in “Régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp, Equilibre, Cat on Glass Ball by Gaillard, Original Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
1920s by “Gaillard”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France.
Table lamp made in “Régule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Espana Sculpture Spanish Dancer Lamp by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier” (foundry)
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter / whitebronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”, stamped
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse Lady with Glass Ball by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
lighted ball.
Art Deco style.
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by "Fayral", which is one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
”, stamped
Art Deco style, France.
Handmade sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter / white bronze)
Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse Lady with Glass Ball by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
lighted ball.
Art Deco style.
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by "Fayral", which is one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse by Fayral, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
by "Max Le Verrier"
Material:
Régule ( = Spelter)
Socle in black marble
signed
Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Max Le Verrier Table Lamp Equilibre Cat on Glass Ball by Gaillard
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse by Fayral, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
by "Max Le Verrier"
Material:
Régule ( = Spelter)
Socle in black marble (different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jongleur Table Lamp of a Cat with a Glass Ball by Janle and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
)
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Janle”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Gaillard, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”, stamped
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Équilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”, stamped
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”, stamped
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Gaillard”, signed
Original “Max Le Verrier”, stamped
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco style, France.
Handmade sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter / white bronze)
Green patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Emerald Green Glass and Metal Free Standing Floor Lamp, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage emerald green glass and metal free standing floor lamp, circa 1930
Beautiful vintage floor lamp with two sockets
Dimensions: 9.5" square at the base x 56" high to the s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Franz Bergmann Arab Carpet Seller Lamp
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Austrian cold-painted bronze/spelter Franz Bergmann style Arab carpet seller lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
French Table Lamp Serenite Sculpture by Fayral Original Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
"Max Le Verrier", signed
Materials:
Patinated spelter (french: régule), marble base
Socle could
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
by "Max Le Verrier"
Material:
Table lamp made in “Régule” (spelter)
Socle in black marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Spelter Elephants
Located in Honiton, Devon
Good Art Deco spelter group of elephant and calf
Dating, circa 1930s standing on a black Belgian
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture by "I Rochard"
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Honiton, Devon
Very stylish Art Deco spelter figure of an antelope on a black slate base with decorative circles
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Spelter Figure of a Retriever
Located in Honiton, Devon
Art Deco spelter figure of a retriever mounted on a slate and marble base
Signed to the slate C
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Spelter Sculpture Man with Bull signed Kowas
By Kowas
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco Spelter Sculpture of Man with Bull signed on Marble Base, Kowas.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
French Art Deco Spelter on Marble Dog Group Sculpture
Located in Hialeah, FL
Beautiful Sculpture of Pair of Dogs in Spelter on Marble Base. Great Detail.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Art Deco Figure Lamp the Twins
Located in London, GB
Art Deco "The Twins" figure lamp.
Art Deco spelter figure lamp, the twins holding a loft an
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Figure signed Chiaparus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic Art Deco spelter sculpture signed by the artist Demetre H. Chiparus. The stylized female
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silver Plated Spelter Sculpture
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco silver plated spelter Sculpture
An Art Deco sculpture of lady with a dog cast in spelter
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Spelter
"Leopard" Fine Art Deco Polished Spelter Figure
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
A fine French Art Deco period polished spelter of a leopard on marble base. Signed
'Rulas' by Max
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco 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. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does Art Deco ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
- What era was Art Deco rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
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