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Att. to Louis Albert Carvin, Greyhound Sculpture, French Art Deco 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and large sculpture of two alert greyhounds in beautiful Art Deco period green patina
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Clock with Lamp - Water Carrier Sculpture / Illuminated Nude with Vase
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A spectacular Art Deco illuminated clock featuring a sculpture of the water carrier / Nude with
Category
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Spelter
RULAS Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture by RULAS, France, 1920s.
Outstanding large French Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Géo Maxim (1885-1940), Sculpture "Woman and Her Greyhounds", France Art Deco
By Geo Maxim
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare art déco sculpture by Géo Maxim (1885-1940) representing a woman running after her
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Ouganda Animal Sculpture Black Panther French Art Deco Style by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) himself
Art Deco style, France
Materials: balck patinated spelter
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Austrian Art Deco Crystal Compote Centrepiece, Biscuit/Cookie Bowl, circa 1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely small Art Deco cut-crystal compote centrepiece or biscuit/cookie bowl with silvered
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Spelter
Bayadère Dancer Sculpture in Art Deco Style by Charles for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
”
Art Deco style, France
Sculpture made in “régule” = French for spelter (white-bronze).
Green patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on Marble Base, 1930
By C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Art Deco bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on marble base, 1930
Lovely pair of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
$1,439 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Max LE VERRIER French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco marabou wall sconce by MAX LE VERRIER, France, 1920s. MLV spelter and frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
French Art Deco Antelope Table Lamp or Night-Light Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
French Art Deco antelope table lamp or night-light sculpture, 1930s. Made of spelter, marble and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Standing Nude on Ball Art Deco Sculptural Smoke Stand Model T330 by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Classic Model T330 Nude Art Deco Flapper girl Ashtray stand by the Frankart Metworks company, a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Copper, Spelter
$1,687 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Art Deco Marble and Onyx Mantel Clock by Albert Villon for Bayard 1930s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A fantastic example of a wonderful Art Deco Mantel Clock made of Marble, Spelter and Onyx by Albert
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Max Le Verrier lighted Sculpture Aube French Art Deco vintage Table Lamp
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
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Manufacturer: Max Le Verrier
Original French Art Deco, 1930s
Materials: spelter (french: régule), marble
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Irénée ROCHARD Art Deco Fennec Couple Sculpture, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare and elegant French Art Deco animal sculpture by Irénée Rochard, France, circa 1920s. This
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Don Quichotte and Sancho Panza Art Deco Bookends by Janle for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
decoration. Read an eBook and put them without something on the shelf or in the vitrine.
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
20th C. Art Deco Style Clarte Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Lamp 33.5"
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive 20th Century Art Deco Style Clarte Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture and Table Lamp
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bacchanale Dancer Sculpture by Janle for Max Le Verrier, France 1930s
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
Vintage “BACCHANALE” by Janle for Max Le Verrier – A Stunning Art Deco Masterpiece
Step into the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Max Le Verrier “Mouflon” Art Deco Bookends Original 1930 Black Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Original Max Le Verrier bookends model: “Mouflon” superb art deco stylized sculpture.
Original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Amazon Sculpture Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Jean de Marco
Located in Ulm, DE
”
for “Maison Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style, France.
Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Cast Metal Thai Dancer Statue or Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1930 in the Art Deco style. This sculpture depicts a female Thai dancer in traditional dress and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative 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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
$1,550 / set
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté"
“Lueur Lumineuse”
Original “Max Le Verrier”
Art Deco style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (French: cat and dog)
Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed
Art Deco style, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Joie French Art Deco Discus Dancer by Garcia for Max Le Verrier, France, 1940s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier, Paris
• Era: Original Art Deco, circa 1940s
• Material: Spelter (French: Régule) with original
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter, Metal
Big Vintage Art Deco Sculpture Atlante by Jean De Marco for Max Le Verrier
By Jean de Marco, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
work.
Original Art Deco, France 1930s.
Width: 97 cm
Height: 77 cm (bow) / 55cm to the head
Depth: 15
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Spelter
Big Vintage Art Deco Sculpture Olympia by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
pseudonyme FAYRAL for the Max Le Verrier Foundry, early work.
Original Art Deco, France 1930s.
Width: 32 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Spelter
Frankart Style Nude Nymph Silhouette Moon Black Spelter Table Lamp by Sarsparill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco-styled Frankart re-edition by Sarsparilla features a nude nymph silhouette moon black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,406 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Art Deco Lumina Sculpture Clarté Lamp Nude Dancer with a Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco style, France
Lighted sculpture made in Régule (spelter)
Socle in black marble (could have a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Slat Glass Brass Dining Room Chandelier w/ Geometric Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-arm geometric Art Deco chandelier with candle-style lights and a light-up slat glass center
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Art Deco Cast
Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Robed Woman
Original Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is composed of a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Rare Cigar Striker Bergman Style Cold Painted Art Deco Arabian Carpet Trader
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Unusal Cigar Striker In The Franz Xaver Bergman Style Art Deco Cold Painted Vienna Bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Spelter
$4,098 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté LUMINA by Max Le Verrier 65 cm.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass ball, Lumina.
H. 65 cm or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Sculpture of a Deer and Panther by Rochard, White-Gold, France c. 1930
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Regensburg, DE
Expressive original art deco sculpture of a panther and deer running in battle from France around
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Spelter, Gold Leaf
Antique Art Deco Figural Stylized Seal Accent Table Lamp or Lighted Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Spelter
Reverie Sculpture Lamp in Art Deco Style by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier.
signed “GUERBE”
Original “Max Le Verrier” (foundry)
Art Deco Style, France
Lighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair Art Deco Bookends with Harer by Marti Font, 1920-1930
By M. Font
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice pair of Art Deco book ends with sculptures of two harer, France 1920-1930.
Made of casted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Cast and Cold-Painted Figural Theatrical Pirate Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each lamp is ornately cast and cold-painted and depict figural
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté LUMINA Nude with ball Max Le Verrier 65 cm, 25 inch
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass ball.
This is the iconic model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Clock
Garniture by H Molins-Balleste
Tahou, Lourdes
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
a beautiful example of high Art Deco styling, featuring a spelter figurine of a young woman kneeling
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Steel, Pewter
Art Deco metal sculpture "The Lady With Deer" by Menneville (Ugo Cipriani)
Located in Ixelles, BE
frequently used the pseudonyms Menneville and Uriano. His Art Deco works, often in spelter (art metal) and
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lovely French Art Deco Sculpture " Lady with Her Birds” by M. Secondo
By M. Secondo
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco bronze patina spelter figure gracefully kneeling and decorated in two
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
“A Lady with her Borzoi dog” Art Deco Sculpture Signed Godard
By Armand Godard
Located in Beirut, LB
Stunning French Art Deco bronze patina spelter figure with a decorative motif design sitting on a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Desk Table Lamp Girl and German Shepherd Sculpture, circa 1930
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
French Art Deco table lamp, 1930s. Spelter German shepherd and little girl sculpture on its marble
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Signed Art Deco “A Lady with her Mirror” Bronze and Marble Sculpture by Molins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco bronze patina spelter figure with a decorative motif design sitting on a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Joseph D
Asté Young Lady
God Pan Sculpture, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Joseph d'Asté (1872-1940), France, 1910s. Young Lady and God Pan
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Bulldog Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco French Bulldog Sculpture, France, ca. 1920. This charming French Art Deco sculpture
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$4,800
Limousin Awesome Large Pheasant Sculpture 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pheasant sculpture by LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, ca.1920. Cold-painted spelter
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Max Le Verrier - Pair Of Gazelle Bookends
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of Art Deco style bookends in green patinated spelter representing leaping gazelles. They rest
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin Elephant Couple Sculpture 1920
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elephant couple sculpture by Louis-Albert CARVIN, France, ca.1920. Spelter and marble. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
AUSTRIAN 1910-1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Desk Touch Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey.
Fabulous art deco desk smoker's touch-tip
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Bronze, Spelter
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
German or Belgian Shepherd Sculpture 1910s
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large German shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1910s. Spelter dog. Marble base
Category
Vintage 1910s 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
AUSTRIAN 1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Table-Desk Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey.
Fabulous art deco desk smoker's striker
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Spelter
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Table Sculpture - Max Le Verrier - Patinated Brass - Beethoven
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Striking Art Deco table sculpture by renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, featuring a dramatic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Spelter
Louis-Albert Carvin German Shepherd Sculpture, 1920
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing huge German Shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Irenee ROCHARD Rare and Large Doe and her Fawn Sculpture, 1920
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture by Irénée Rochard – Doe and Her Fawn. This exquisite Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, 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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
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Art Deco Spelter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art deco spelter available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, spelter and stone, every art deco spelter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an art deco spelter, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco spelter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco spelter, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco spelter over the years, but those crafted by Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays and Gaillard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Spelter?
Prices for an art deco spelter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,406.
A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About Art Deco Spelter
- What is 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.
- 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 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 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.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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