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French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of Birds
Located in Verviers, BE
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp Gorgeous glass globe shade.
With Spelter Birds motif. Sitting
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt
Located in Ixelles, BE
knowledge of human anatomy, typical of the Art Deco movement to which de Roncourt belonged. The grey
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Onyx
Polychrome Spelter Reading Woman with Dog, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Decospelter statue.
Different colors of onyx and polychomed spelter circa 1930
The
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
$408 Sale Price
63% Off
Art Deco Male Sculpture, Spelter, Marble, France circa 1930
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Art Deco sculpture of an athletic scouting / watching male figure by Jean de Roncourt from
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Cueillette”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France.
Ladies with flower baskets
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Period Bowl with Sculpture - Monkey with Violin - Spelter and Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative bowl (ashtray) from the Art Deco period.
Made of Portoro Nero marble, with a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Stag and Doe Sculpture, Spelter with Marble Base, 1930
s
Located in Beirut, LB
This French Art Deco sculpture, dating to circa 1930, features a rare triple composition of two
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Serre Livres en Spelter sur marbre noir veiné Art Déco France XX Siècle
Located in London, England
une attention particulière.
Le métal utilisé pour ces pièces est le spelter, un alliage qui, au
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco sculpture Spartiate by Max Le Verrier, Spelter and Stone, France 1920s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
(spelter). This material, prized in the Art Deco era for its ability to capture lifelike facial features
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Spelter
Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 22 cm
Height: 19 cm
Depth: 12 cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of a Deer
Located in Verviers, BE
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp Gorgeous glass globe shade.
With Spelter Deer motif. Sitting on
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Table Lamp with stylized Spelter Representation of a Deer
Located in Verviers, BE
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp Gorgeous glass globe shade.
With Spelter Deer motif. Sitting on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Table Lamp, Painted Spelter
Marble, Three Parakeets, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Déco table lamp decorated with a parakeets trio. An adult and two young o
Chrome, glass globe
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Spelter
$437 Sale Price
43% Off
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Contemporary sculpture in Art Deco style
Color patinated white bronze and marble
Handmade, actual color of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique Art Deco Cast
Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is composed of a metal body with three cast
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Small Antique Art Deco Cast
Cold-Painted Spelter Table Lamp with Arabian Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Austria and dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The base of the lamp is
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Panthers, Signed Plagnet, Spelter, Marble, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art Deco Pair of Panthers by Plagnet, France circa 1930
Rare, elegant sculpture of two Panthers or
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Zinc
1930 Spelter Sculpture Jockey and His Horse
Located in Marseille, FR
1930 Spelter sculpture representing Jockey and his horse.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Crucifix, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Crucifix Walnut and Silver-Plated Spelter Circa 1920.
This exquisite French
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Spelter
Rochard Panther Art Deco
By Irénée Rochard
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930.
Spelter sculpture with a green patina on a black marble base (Belgian
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,373
JANLE - Spelter Scarf Dancer with Green patina, XXth century
By Janle
Located in Beaune, FR
Sculpture in spelter with green patina representing the "Dancer with a scarf". Signed on the scarf
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Rochard Panther Art Deco
By Irénée Rochard
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930.
Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,373
Early 20th Century, Nickel-Plated Spelter Sculpture Dog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique sculpture of a dog made of nickel-plated spleter (zinc alloy). Sitting on a red “Griotte” marble plinth. Made in France, circa 1910-1920. No signature.
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Birds Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Fantastical birds. Spelter
marble. Height 7.5"(19 cm
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$3,000 / set
Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Cat
Dog Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Night Light Sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco sculpture circa 1930 in silvered babbitt representing a fish.
Illuminated onyx base (3
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
Spartiate by Max Le Verrier Spartan Archer Warrior Sculpture in Spelter
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter)
Socle in black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Fishes Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Pierrot Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Sculpture “Pierrot,” France, 1920s Spelter
Onyx Figure
This charming French
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,500 / set
Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin
By Limousin
Located in NANTES, FR
Large pair of spelter bookends around 1930 by Jacques Limousin.
Antelope on a portor marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
$1,542 / set
Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in NANTES, FR
Large art deco illuminating sculpture, circa 1930.
Spelter sculpture on marble base.
Opalescent
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Dancer and Musician
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
, dressed in original Art Deco period costumes. Crafted from cold painted spelter, elegantly mounted on a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends
By Limousin
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,135 / set
Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends
By Ronson
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends in white metal (regula), circa 1930. They represent children with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
$771 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of animal bookends from the Art Deco period, featuring stylized antelopes in bronze patina
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
LIMOUSIN Art Deco Young Girl
Partridge Sculpture, 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Sculpture by Limousin, Young Girl and Partridge, France, 1920s.
Elegant French Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
CAMPBELL French Art Deco Man Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
spelter, marble, and onyx, this impressive piece showcases the bold, dynamic style typical of the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, pair of art deco swan or grebe bookends with a black and white
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Figural Art Deco French Table Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Old Art Deco table lamp or night light, spelter dog figurine and crackled glass globe shade, on
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1930 Art Deco Pair of Bookend Representing Parakeets
Located in Marseille, FR
1930 Art Deco pair of bookend representing parakeets.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Spelter
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco period bookends with birds figurines on a black marble plinth. These are
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture with Marble Base– Woman with Pheasant
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A striking 1930s Art Deco sculpture depicting a woman in a flowing gilt-patterned dress, gently
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Floor Lamp Life Size Female Sculpture
Located in Buxton, GB
into the grandeur of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period. With its elegant flame shade and antique black
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Prowling Panther on Marble Base
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very well sculptured Art Deco prowling panther sculpture which sits
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco "Diana Huntress" figural group in spelter possibly by Molins or Ballesté
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Briand, Hoop Dancer, Art Deco Sculpture, 20th Century
By Max Le Verrier
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Hoop Dancer: Sculpture depicting a hoop dancer. Green patinated spelter on a black spelter base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Greyhound on Marble, ca 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Exquisite French Art Deco sculpture of a Greyhound standing on a marble base made in France (marked
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Jean de RONCOURT French Art Deco Lumberjack Sculpture, 1920
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Sculpture “Lumberjack” by Jean de Roncourt, France, 1920s.
This striking French
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Antique Art Deco
Heron
Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930 France Art Nouveau
By Maurice Frecourt, Maurice Frecourt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Frécourt (1890-1961). Executed in the middle of the art deco period around 1930. These two pieces are
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, a pair of Art Deco heron or stork bookends with an alabaster
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Leap of Gazelles by Plagnet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with brown patina.
Signed Plagnet on the Portor marble
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Geo Maxim Female Figure, c1930
By Geo Maxim
Located in Devon, England
- Art Deco Geo Maxim female figure -
Delightful 1930s Art Deco French figure depicting a girl
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Sculpture on Marble, D.H. Chiparus
Located in Houston, TX
. H. Chiparus.
Cold patina was very popular in the Art Deco period. The metal: bronze, spelter, etc
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
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. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.
- 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.
- 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.
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