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Albano
Macario Torino Italy zodiac wall mirror years
20/
30 art decò rational
By Albano
Located in Biella, IT
Albano & Macario Torino production in years '20/'30 art decò wall mirror zodiac refined tecnique of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
20th Century French Set of Four Vintage Art Deco Copper Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage set of four French Art Deco wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted copper, in good
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of French Art Deco Mirrors/Sconces
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant French Art Deco wall mount mirrors or sconces. Beautiful bronze dore work
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,680 / set
French Art Deco Wrought-iron Roses Wall Mirror, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wall mirror, France, ca.1920. Wrought-iron
mirror. Rosebush. Original beveled
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Demilune Wall Sconce in Manner of Jean Perzel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chromed steel demilune Art Deco wall sconce featuring a Streamline Moderne design with 3 round
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Style Wall Mirror
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Early 20th Century Art Deco Style Wall Mirror was crafted in
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Art Deco wall sconces by the French Modernist lighting designer Jean Perzel, made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$22,500 / set
Pair Of Art Deco Sconces From Daum And Wrought Iron
By Daum
Located in Charmes, FR
pair of period art deco wall lights in wrought iron and tulip in glass paste signed by daum nancy
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the ones from the Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Bronze Sconce by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel (1892-1986) - A fine French Art Deco wall light with a scroll shape glass diffuser set
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights with
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Fine French Art Deco Enameled Glass and Chrome Sconce by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel : A fine French Art Deco wall light with a half sphere enameled glass diffuser mounted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Brass
Gold Leaf Wall Light with Nine Lights
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco wall lights made of brass and adorned with gold leaf were a common design choice
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Maya Wall Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco wall lamp with white opal glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$427 / item
Pair of French Art Deco Molded Glass Shell Sconces with Nickel Mounts
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair French Art Deco wall sconces with a clear frosted molded glass shell-form diffusor shade and a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Sconces by Degue, a Pair
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Verrerie D'Art Degue. French Art Deco wall sconces, 1930s. Clear and frosted glass shades molded
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$3,500 / set
Pair of Large French Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, Raymond Subes c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Large French Art Deco wall lights / sconces in the style of Raymond Subes. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Glass and Nickel Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights with a nickel base and an enameled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Brass Wall Lights, French Work in the Style of Perzel, 1900
s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of Art Deco wall lights is made of brass with very nice gilded
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Matching Pair of Art Deco Lincoln Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
A stylish pair of quintessentially Art Deco wall lights made from cast aluminum and originating
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Impressive Art Deco Large Wall Clock, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original Art Deco wall clock. The body of the clock is a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
A Daum Nancy art deco glass 3 tulips wall light in wrought iron
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful French art deco wall sconce from the 1930s by Daum Nancy. Wrought-iron structure with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights made with a semi-oval bronze bowl adorned
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Gênet et Michon Wall Sconces
By Gênet et Michon, Genet
Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French artist Genet et Michon in clear frosted glass
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of Four French Art Deco Sconces
By Gênet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of four French Art Deco wall sconces Genet et Michon in clear and frosted molded glass shades
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Shield Shaped Mirrored Wall Sconce with Scalloped Frame, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Presenting an exquisite pair of Art Deco wall sconces. These luminous gems emerge in a
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Wall Sconces by E.J.G.
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by E.J.G.. Molded clear and frosted glass shades decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Genet et Michon Sconces
By Gênet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French Artist “Genet et Michon” in clear and frosted
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Glass and Green Patinated Bronze Sconces by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights with frosted glass diffusers
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Plexiglass Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Art Deco wall light frosted plexiglass shades mounted on brass frames / made in Italy circa
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / set
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Bronze Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine and elegant French Art Deco wall lights with a patinated and fluted bronze frame
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair Of Matching Flame Wall Light Sconces, Circa 1930
s
Located in Devon, England
A very rare chance to acquire a pair of matching Art Deco wall light sconces. Made from chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
A pair of Fine French Art Deco Brushed Nickel and Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights with a white enameled glass bowl shade
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Elegant Chrome and Glass Art Deco Sconces, Rewired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chic and elegant pair of chrome and glass Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1970. Gorgeous silhouette
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
3 Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Crystal Clear Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Art Deco wall lights made with a semi-oval bronze bowl adorned with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue. With molded clear frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Deco Sconces Suite of 4 Signed SEVB
By SEVB Société d
Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 4 art deco wall lights signed SEVB (Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,340 / set
Art Deco Oak Wall Mirror, Belgium, circa 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
craftsmanship, this Art Deco wall mirror dates to around 1915 and features a solid oak frame with a warm
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair of French Brass and Aluminium Art Deco Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lamps made in France in the 1940s. They have a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp
This is a reproduction. ( New )
We have also the same
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Bigger one)
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp
This is a reproduction. ( New )
We have also the same
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Sconces Designed by Barovier Toso, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco wall lights or sconces manufactured in grey Murano glass attributed to Barovier
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Andre Delatte Large French Art Deco Ivy Wall Sconce 1920
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Wall Sconce by André Delatte (Jarville, Nancy), France, 1920s.
This
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920
s French Art Deco Iron Sconce Signed "Saint Cere" Castle by H. Delprat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French Art Deco Wall Lamp/ Sconce of Saint Cere Castle. Made by artist H. Delprat. Frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,540 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue. With molded clear frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Degue French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces 1920
By Degué
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by DEGUE (Compiègne), France, 1920s
Elegant pair of French
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / set
Hugo Gorge: 2 wall lights 1930s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A pair of Art Deco wall lamps.
The design is attributed to Hugo Gorge.
Manufactured by the Viennese
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - Pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights with some frosted and clear hand-cut
Category
Antique 1850s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Art Deco Sconces Signed Boyreau In Bordeaux
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco wall lights circa 1930, wrought iron frame with black patina. Molded glass plates
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by famous French artist Sabino. Clear and frosted
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Sconces Attributed to F. Hubens
By Francis Hubens
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 3 art deco wall lights circa 1930 in unsigned molded glass attributed to Hubens hammered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$3,797 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by French designer Jean Noverdy. Having clear and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Art Deco Brass Wall Lights with Milk Glass, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined pair of Italian Art Deco wall lights dates to the 1940s and showcases a timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Pressed Glass and Brass Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco wall lamps, France, c. 1930, lampshades in clear glass pressed into a mold and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Sconce by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A creation from the 1930s by Jean Perzel - A fine French Art Deco wall light with some frosted and
Category
Antique 1850s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wall Sconces by Henri Petitot, 1930s, Set of 2
By Henry Petitot
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights by Henri Petitot in good condition. The modernist-style
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome wall Coat Rack Holland 1930s
By Gispen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco wall coat rack Chrome tube frame ,comes with 8 hooks
and a place for your had on top
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
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Art Deco Walls For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of art deco walls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all art deco walls available were constructed with great care. There are 16277 antique and vintage art deco walls for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 1358 modern editions to choose from as well. Art deco walls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco walls are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Atelier Jean Perzel, Marius-Ernest Sabino and David Gueron Degue each produced beautiful art deco walls that are worth considering.
How Much are Art Deco Walls?
Art deco walls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,394, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $650,000.
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 Walls
- 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.
- What is giclée wall art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Giclée wall art is a type of museum-quality art print. Producing giclée prints involves spraying tiny drops of highly pigmented ink onto paper or canvas. The end result is a high-resolution image that helps to preserve the texture and color of original works of art. On 1stDibs, find a range of giclée wall art.
- 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.
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