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Substantial Diskometal Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Antique Marked Dining Chair Copenhagen Denmark 1902
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This elegant oak chair was originally designed for the Royal Danish Yacht Club’s first clubhouse in
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pewter
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the early 1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Kähler, Denmark, Cream Jug in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark. Cream jug in glazed stoneware. Beautiful orange uranium glaze. 1940s.
Measures: 9
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Bing
Grondahl Craquelé Vases with Lids in Wood and Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Art Deco B
G (Bing
Grondahl) Craquelé vases with lids in wood and silver
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Set of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar.
Stamped and numbered 1109 on base
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Pewter
Large Sculpture by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Busts
Materials
Metal
Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 from the early 1930s.
Poul Henningsen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Set of Flowerpots by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Rare Dahl Jensen, Denmark, Dancer 1208 Oriental Figure Sumatra Dancer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Dahl Jensen, Denmark, dancer 1208.
Oriental figure Sumatra dancer, Dahl Jensen 1208
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Porcelain
Danish Modern, A Elegant Pair of Nightstands in Nutwood, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Nutwood
Early Pewter Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Busts
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Louis Poulsen “Bridgelampe” in chrome, Denmark 1950s
By Tue Poulsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Henningsen’s famous “PH” lamps.
The “Bridgelampe” was part of a new wave of functional lighting in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes and
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Diskometal Desk Calendar Stand by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
-1943) was a pioneering Danish designer and manufacturer from Copenhagen. Andersen began working with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Kahler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Jug with Handle Stamped 1930-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware jug with handle.
Stamped. 1930-1940s.
Measures: 17 cm. X
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Ceramics
Diskometal Candelabras made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Candlesticks made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. Part of
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Fritz Hansen Chairs "1572" by Karl Scrøder, Beechwood
Seagrass, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Odense, DK
, exemplifying the quiet restraint and tactile warmth characteristic of early Danish modern design.
The chairs
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech, Seagrass
Art Deco Pottery Vase with Camou-Glaze by Niels Peter Nielsen for Dagnaes, 1940s
By Niels Peter Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vase with spikes and Camouflage glaze designed by the Danish ceramist and founder of Danico Niels
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Otto Grell, 1929
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Art Deco / Art Nouveau ceramic vase with hand-carved stylized, symmetrical lines and patterns
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Kähler, Denmark, Jug in Glazed Ceramics, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark. Jug in glazed ceramics. Flowers on a cream-coloured background.
Modern design
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Candelabra by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes and
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Stylish Art Deco Table Lamp in Cast Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Stylish Art Deco table lamp with a beautiful period design.
Cast brass and sitting on six clawed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$408 Sale Price
37% Off
Pedestal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
-1943) was a pioneering Danish designer and manufacturer from Copenhagen. Andersen began working with
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Pedestal Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Four Dinner Knife, Danish Silver, Guardein, Jens Sigsgaard
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four dinner knife, Danish silver (0,830).
Guardein: Jens Sigsgaard.
Measures: 21 cm.
In very
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Just Andersen Bronze Vase, Denmark 1930s.
By Just Andersen
Located in Skanninge, SE
a more modern style of interior or even a more Art deco style of interior.
Just Andersen (born 13
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Evald Nielsen Number 13, Sugar Tongs, 1920s, Denmark
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 13, sugar tongs.
Measures 12 cm.
Stamped, 1920s, Denmark.
In perfect
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware
12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery
Located in København, Copenhagen
12 tea spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" silver cutlery.
Measures: 12 cm.
Marked.
In very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½/2 Patinated Brass and Copper 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½ / 2 made in the early 1930s.
Poul Henningsen was
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Steel
Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the early 1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½-2 Glass + Warm Yellow Shade 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 from the 1930s.
Poul Henningsen was one of the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Substantial Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the early 1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Monumental Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s.
* Set of round
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Evan Jensen, pair of Art Deco bronze candleholders, approx, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evan Jensen, bronze caster in Copenhagen, Denmark.
A pair of Art Deco bronze candleholders
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Vintage 1940s Danish Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Danish Ceramic, Manufacture Bing and Grondahl ‘B.G’, Ceramist bkjøbenhavn
By Bkjøbenhavn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Danish ceramic, manufacture Bing and Grondahl (B.G).
ceramist: bkjøbenhavn.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame
Located in Praha, CZ
Classic 1970s Danish 3-seater sofa upholstered in supple brown leather, supported by a sturdy beech
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Vintage 1970s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish still life oil on plate floral painting, signed, early 20th century
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an original Danish oil on plate still life painting of a feathery floral arrangement in
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Danish antique early 20th century landscape oil painting by Rasmus Larsen
Located in Ebberup, DK
Danish original antique oil on canvas landscape painting from 1925 by artist Rasmus Larsen (1867
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Royal Copenhagen Vintage Danish Porcelain Lobster Dish, circa 1924
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine early vintage Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain dish molded with a lobster dating from circa
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Bowl - Kromo Metal Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Kromo Metal bowl in massive bronze with a decor of a heron on the face of the bowl.
A Kromo metal bronze bowl is a piece of mid-century modern Scandinavian design, from th...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Pewter Sugar Jar and Creamer by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Antique Danish early 20th century oil painting of lake by Jacob Jørgensen
Located in Ebberup, DK
Danish original antique oil on canvas painting from 1910 attributed to artist Jacob Jørgensen (1879
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Hammered Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Danish Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 5195 options for an antique or vintage Danish art deco now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish art deco — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish art deco, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish art deco over the years, but those crafted by Just Andersen, Georg Jensen and Harald Nielsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Art Deco?
A Danish art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,201, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $880,161.
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 Danish Art Deco
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - 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.
- 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.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
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