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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 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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Mandolin Player by Josef Lorenzl, c1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
Lorenzl (1892 - 1950 Vienna)
A famous bronze sculptor in the Art Deco period, Josef Lorenzl worked from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Spelter
Art deco archer sculpture by Jean de Roncourt
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in copper spelter.
White bakelite arch all on a marble base black and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
LIMOUSIN French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco mantel clock set, designed by Georges Limousin in the 1920s, features a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Spelter
$7,000 / set
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs
By Menneville
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs
Beautifully cast pair of borzoi dogs with good
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1930
s Art Deco Period Crucifix Jesus Christ on Wooden Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An Art Deco period Corpus Christi cross. The Jesus figurine is made of gilt spelter. The cross is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Tiger on Marble and Onyx
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE TIGER
A stunning patinated spelter sculpture of a fierce, roaring feline
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Panther Sculpture on Stepped Marble Base, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Powerful, elegant, and poised to pounce — this striking Art Deco panther sculpture captures the raw
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Young Girl
Dog Sculpture by P.Sega, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1920s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Henri Molins-Balleste French Art Deco Walkyrie Sculpture 1920
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Walkyrie sculpture by Henri MOLINS-BALLESTE, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
girl and boy in chromed spelter. Lovely detailing, particularly with the boy who is holding a art deco
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco Sculpture signed S Melani
A well-observed sculpture by the Italian artist
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Two Elephants Black Marble Base 1925 France
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Patine ,original Antique Gold color . Standing on a Black Marble base , Art Deco 1925 .
Perfect modeling
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Geometric Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of geometric Art Deco, silver-plated bronze wall sconces features an acrylic ring with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
$1,162 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1930
s Art Deco Antelope Night Light
Located in London, GB
This 1930s Art Deco night light captures the elegance and warmth of the era with its stunning
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Sculpture by Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in NANTES, FR
Large model of art deco sculpture "Danseuse aux cerceaux" pati. Subject in spelter with green
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Boy Golfer Lighter by Lorenzl, C1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Chrome, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture the Wounded Bird by H Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in NANTES, FR
Sculpture circa 1920 in spelter entitled "The Wounded Bird".
Executed by Hippolyte François Moreau
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Sculpture on Marble Base, France 1930s
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco sculpture depicting a stalking panther, France, circa 1930
Green patinated spelter panther
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Émile Joseph Carlier - Pair Of Bookends, Art Deco, XXth century
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of bookends in spelter and black marble representing on one side a young satyr and on the
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
A Pair Early 20th Century Bookends - Dog and Cat Figurines - Art Deco
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with spelter figurines of a cat and dog with glass eyes. On a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Original Figure
The Jouster
by Josef Lorenzl, C1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully detailed and crafted Art Deco female figure in cold painted spelter dating to the 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Spelter
French Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal
Marble Bookend Pair, 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-casted nude Art Deco flapper girl cast in spelter metal statue with enamel finish fixed to
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Pelican Table Lamp Night-Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp / Night-Light with Spelter Pelican, 1920s
A charming French Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Materials: patinated
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Mantel Clock with Bird Sculpture, Marble, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, well-preserved Art Deco mantel or table clock from France around 1930.
Marble base in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Spelter
Art Deco Statue of an Egyptian Dancer after Chiparus A very popular subject
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Statue of an Egyptian Dancer after Chiparus
A very popular subject, and a very attractive
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Original 1930
s French Figure "The woman hand mirror"
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930's Art Deco French figure "The woman with hand mirror". Lovely Art Deco sculpture. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture The Archer Hercules by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Art Deco Sculpture The Archer Hercules by Max Le Verrier
This sculpture shows the classic pose of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze, Spelter
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Cobbler and the Nobleman Vintage Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
”, signed
Original French Art Deco, 1930s
Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter)
Socle in Marble
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco
Archer
Sculpture on Black Base, attributed to J. de Roncourt
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Beirut, LB
This magnificent and highly dynamic French Art Deco sculpture captures an athletic male figure, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Clock with Elephant and Tigers / Panthers by Irenee Rochard
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A magnificent Art Deco clock featuring an impressive sculpture in the Japanese Meiji style
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed.
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Enchanting French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady with Fan and German Shepherd
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Art Deco sculpture possibly by Tedd, France, 1930s. "Lady and German shepherd". Cold painted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Egyptian Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920, Georges LELEU
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920s — Egyptian Woman with Snakes, Spelter, Glass & Marble, Shade by
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Elegant pair of French Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal, Spelter
Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
.
Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base.
Superbly styled Art Deco design fitting for Max Le Verrier
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique Art Deco
Squirrel
Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Original Art Deco Sculpture Ballerina White Metal Signed D.Alonzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size deco figurine of a ballerina standing on one foot. Has part of one finger missing
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Figural Girl and Swan, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very charming and original 1930s French figural group, features a young nude lady sat down reaching out to a swan, she has a styled hair cut of her era. The silvered group are beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Bookends POUSSÉE by Janle for Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
A rare treasure from the height of the French Art Deco era: This original pair of sculptural
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
Antique French Art Deco Cold-painted Bronze Marble Figural Clock Garniture 1925
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish antique French Art Deco clock cold-painted figural bronze & marble three piece
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
P Le Faguays -max Le Verrier, Glory, Art Deco Sculpture, 20th Century
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
holes (from an old dedication plaque)
Art Deco
Height 61 cm
16 x 13 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Joan Of Arc Table Lamp by La Belle
By Labelle
Located in Redding, CT
Art Deco Bronze style table lamp of Joan of Arc . This classic 1910 lamp by La Belle depicts Joan
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Figural Lamp by P.Sega , France, c1930
By Pierre Sega
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 34 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp is P. Sega
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous pair of French Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925. Very desired Toucans holding
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Jean de Roncourt Art Deco "The Blacksmith" Sculpture engraved "G. Hervor", 1930s
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Beirut, LB
This magnificent and iconic French Art Deco sculpture, circa 1930, titled "The Blacksmith" (Le
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Spelter
Art Deco sculpture Vendanges by Max Le Verrier dancing nude with grapes, 1940s
By Maurice Denis, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco sculpture of a dancing woman with grapes – collectible décor for wine lovers.
This
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Spelter
AUSTRIA 1915 Bergman Style Viennese Art Deco Desk-Striker In Enameled Bronze
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco desk striker made in Austria, attributed to Franz Xaver Bergman.
This is a gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Spelter
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Lighted Art Deco Style Sculpture Lamp Odalisque by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962)
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures in Style Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect gift. These beautifully stylised Art Deco eagle sculptures make a striking decorative piece
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture Young Girl Running with Greyhounds by Geo Maxim
By Geo Maxim
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An original Art Deco Sculpture / Girl with flowing dress / hair running with two streamlined
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Large Odeon Dining Carriage Lamp Light, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Something a little more unusual is this fabulous Art Deco 1930's dining car lamp. Very heavy and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Spelter
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Art Deco Spelter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art deco spelter available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, spelter and stone, every art deco spelter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco spelter, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco spelter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco spelter, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco spelter over the years, but those crafted by Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays and Gaillard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Spelter?
Prices for an art deco spelter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,406.
A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About Art Deco Spelter
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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