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Art Deco Sculpture with Marble Base– Woman with Pheasant
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A striking 1930s Art Deco sculpture depicting a woman in a flowing gilt-patterned dress, gently
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Portrait of a Young Woman, England, 1933
Located in London, GB
Art Deco portrait of a young woman. England, 1933.
Pencil and chalk drawing, well executed
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Art Deco Design Porcelain Plate Collectible Villeroy and Boch
By Villeroy
Boch
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Villeroy and Boch 1900 Art Deco design, woman with parrot.
Villeroy & Boch Design 1900
Category
Late 20th Century Luxembourgish Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Vera Rockline - Portrait of a woman
Located in PAU, FR
Elegant watercolor drawing by Vera Rockline representing an atypical woman with an airy headdress
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Menneville sculpture, woman and fawn, 1930
s
By Menneville, Ugo Cipriani, Irénée Rochard
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large French Art Deco sculptural group showing a woman and a fawn, made of patinated metal and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940 Forlani Laveno Art Deco Italian Pottery Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Figure Art Deco
Italy, 1940
White Pottery
Pink and Gold Finishing
Perfect Condiction
Mark
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Woman with Dog
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage plaster sculpture depicting a seated woman with her dog, likely from the Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely glazed ceramic representation of a nude woman reclining on a dolphin's back. Craquelure
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics
Woman
s face, terracotta sculpture, 1930s-40s, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981).
Located in Firenze, IT
Woman's face, terracotta sculpture, 1930s-40s, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981). Tuscan Sculptor
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Style Statue Elegant Nude Woman Solid Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage statue, sculpture of an elegant naked woman in a half split, completely in art deco style
Category
Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$378 Sale Price
25% Off
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Description:
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Inspired Modern Art Glass Sculpture of a Woman, Contemporary Figurative
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Inspired Modern Art Glass Sculpture of a Woman — Contemporary Figurative Statue,
Art Deco
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,232 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Black Woman, Maxine - Mid-Century WPA
By Fletcher Martin
Located in Miami, FL
A charming portrait of a Black woman with stylized hairstyle of the period -
Midtown
Category
1940s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Godard, Woman And Lamb, Art Deco Bronze, 20th Century
By Armand Godard
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Godard
Small chips on base and wear and tear
Art Deco period
Height 36 cm
60 x 19cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of Woman with Greyhounds 1920/30s France
By Ugo Cipriani
Located in Den Haag, NL
This striking original Art Deco sculpture depicts a graceful woman walking two sleek Borzois,, a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Natural Specimens
Materials
Pewter
woman in the wood,
30s - lacquer on wood panel, 50x51 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Lacquer painting on silver foil representing a woman resting in the wood. Art deco painting from
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Lacquer
Untitled (Black Woman Crouching) — 1920s Modernism
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Boris Lovet-Lorski, 'Untitled (Black Woman Crouching)', lithograph, edition 250, 1929. Signed and
Category
1920s Art Deco Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1930s
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Labeled Royal Dux
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1930s Rudolf Knörlein Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Woman Ceramic
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953), Rudolf Knörlein
Located in Brescia, IT
RUDOLF KNORLEIN / GOLDSCHEIDER
Art Deco Figure
Wien, 1930
Polychrome ceramic
Excellent Condiction
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Oil on Canvas After Tamara
s De Lempicka
s Blue Woman with Guitar, Unknown
Located in Jacksonville, FL
background features a grey cityscape consistent with art deco motifs. The towering buildings providing a
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Sculpture - France - Spelter with Green Patina - Dancing Woman
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming French Art Deco sculpture depicting a graceful dancing woman, executed in spelter with a
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Bedrich Fritta (1906-1944).
Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile, ca. 1930.
Pencil on irregular
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Bedrich Fritta (1906-1944).
Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile, ca. 1930.
Pencil on irregular
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
French Art Deco Walnut Sculpture Nude Woman, circa 1920
Located in Rochester, NY
Art Deco period, circa 1920s. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Léa LAFUGIE (1890-1972), portrait of a young Cambodian woman
Located in Paris, FR
Léa Lafugie was a French painter born in Paris, known for her portraits and landscapes inspired by her travels. She studied at the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris and lat...
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woman with flowers on head, terracotta, 1930s-40s, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981).
Located in Firenze, IT
Woman with flowers on head, terracotta, 1930s-40s, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981). Tuscan Sculptor
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Beautiful Art Deco, French Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Devon, England
A really lovely French, Art Deco bust of very high quality. She's lifesize and shows the profile of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Plaster
La Sortie du bain – Young woman, monumental Art Deco sculpture
By Felix Fevola
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
1930s Art Deco, in the style of the French sculptor Félix-Pascal Févola (1882–1953). Entitled La Sortie
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Statues
Materials
Marble
Woman in a Fur Wrap
By Rudolf Bauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Woman in a Fur Wrap
Pen and ink heightened with white, c. 1920
Signed in ink lower right (see photo
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument.
Sculpture of a dancing nude
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oil on canvas, Naked woman lying in front of her mirror
By Robert Louis Raymond Duflos
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Robert Louis Raymond DUFLOS (1898-1929), France, 1920s. Naked woman lying in front
Category
1920s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman with a butterfly in her hat. Colliers Magazine Cover
By Jaro Fabry
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful and charming cover concept as an attractive young women stares at a beautiful butterfly caught in the netting of her hat. Fabry executes the work with his stylised loos...
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Léa LAFUGIE (1890-1972), gouache of a Tibetan woman and child
Located in Paris, FR
Léa Lafugie is a painter who has travelled extensively throughout Asia. She is renowned for her portraits. She studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, then at the Ecole de...
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Plaster Sculpture Art Deco Period Woman Bust France, circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This woman bust is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco sculpture, made circa 1930, in France.
In a white
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1940s Art Deco Porcelain Woman Italian Statue by Cia Manna
By Lenci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
in good conditions with normal signs of age. A super piece of Italian Art Deco.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Portrait of an African Woman — 1920s Modernism
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Boris Lovet-Lorski, Untitled (Portrait of an African Woman), lithograph, edition 250, 1929. Signed
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Plaster Sculpture Art Deco Period Sitting Woman France, circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Sitting woman is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco sculpture, made circa 1930, in France.
In a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sitting Nude - Female nude after the original drawing of Gustav Klimt art deco
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Hamburg, DE
depicts in his typical art deco style a nude woman posing with her arms over her head. The lithograph in
Category
1910s Art Deco Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$2,753 Sale Price
20% Off
Framed Art Deco original art, a portrait of a woman, circa 1930s. Signed PLB
Located in Houston, TX
Framed Art Deco original art, a portrait of a woman, circa 1930s. Signed PLB and dated 1935.
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
Karl Hagenauer style Seated African Woman Bronze Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, Art Deco, and 20th-century bronzes. While unmarked, the sculpture displays clear lineage to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Labeled Keramia
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Labeled Keramia
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1930 Ugo Zaccagnini Art Deco Ceramic Nude Woman Earthenware Sculpture
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Sculpture
Ugo Zaccagnini
Italy, 1930
Earthenware Sculpture
Wood Base (h7x18x15 cm)
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1960 Young Naked Woman Painting Signed Hilgers Olympia Nude Art Deco
By A. David
Located in Marseille, FR
woman sort of naked Olympia in the Art Deco style. Canvas size 100 x 50 cm and frame dimensions 58 x 108
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Busts
Materials
Bronze
"Blue Flamingo, " Fabulous Art Deco-Chinoiserie Tile by Woman Artist
By Lulu Scott Backus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous mashup of Art Deco and 20th century chinoiserie, this rare and vivid tile, in shades of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément woman sculpture, 1930
s
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco ceramic woman sculpture, designed by Charles Lemanceau for the ceramic manufacture
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Peoria, AZ
" from which the term Art Deco originates. At the same time Josephine Baker was dancing at the Folies
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$4,400 Sale Price
43% Off
Art Deco "Reclining Woman" Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau, signed "C.Lemanceau"
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Beirut, LB
An exquisite French Art Deco ceramic sculpture titled “Femme Allongée” (Reclining Woman), designed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Woman by Rochlitz
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of a woman by Rochlitz
Continental, c. 1920
Measures: Height
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
By Auscher
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bust of a woman. Silvered bronze sculpture of a moderniste lady.
Mounted over a Italian
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Oriental Woman, Charcoal Painting by Georges Manzana Pissarro
By Georges Manzana Pissarro
Located in London, GB
SOLD UNFRAMED
Oriental Woman by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961)
Charcoal on paper
48 x 32 cm
Category
1910s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Untitled (Profile of an African Woman) — 1920s Modernism
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Boris Lovet-Lorski, 'Untitled (Profile of a Black Woman)', lithograph, edition 250, 1929. Signed
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Period Spelter Sculpture of a Woman Flapper Dancer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant sculpture of a female dancer in Art Deco style. It's made of multi-colored patinated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Painted Canvas, Woman with a Fan, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas representing an Art Deco style woman holding a circular fan in her left hand at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Art Déco french "Veilleuse" BEDOUIN Woman . Night light. 1920s. Signed Aladin.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare decorative Art Déco Night Light.
"Veilleuse". Depiction of a Bedouin woman.
France 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Porcelain Powder Jewelry Box with Woman, 1930s, Holiday Gift Idea
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco porcelain powder box from the 1930s, featuring a seated woman in a ruffled pink dress
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$1,313 Sale Price
40% Off
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Art Deco Woman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco woman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An art deco woman — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an art deco woman, we have 862 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco woman — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art deco woman made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco woman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Pierre Le Faguays and Karl Hagenauer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Woman?
An art deco woman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,228, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $500,000.
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 Woman
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Patrick Nagel illustrated the “Nagel woman,” a woman drawn from the inspiration of the women in his life. While the “Nagel woman” is no one person specifically, she tends to have black hair and white skin, reflecting Japanese art influence. Shop a collection of Patrick Nagel artwork on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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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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