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1930s Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Table Lamp in Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen art deco table lamp in disco metal by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s.
The
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Large Silver Plated Desk Inkwell On Stand Made in Denmark
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Art Deco Silver Plated Desk Inkwell Made in Denmark
Ideal For A Central Focal Point For A
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche
Circa 1930's
Stamped
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish
period 1950s
designs unknown Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,742 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Chevron Match Box Holder
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, pewter stylised large match box holder
Decorative chevron patterning
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Vase
159
in Disco Metal by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Vase No. 159 in Disco Metal by Just Andersen – Denmark, 1930s
Featuring “Adam and Eve
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal stylised bird pipe rest
Disko metal, invented by Just
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Two Art Deco tin sugar bowls
two creamers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark.
Two Art Deco tin sugar bowls and two creamers. 1940s.
Largest
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Tin
1930
s Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools
Rare set of two Art
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Vase 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 Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Money Bank
Thermometer by Danish Architect Carl Einar Glahn 1884-1971
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Architectural Art Deco stylized money bank and thermometer fashioned out of bronze. It depicts the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Architectural Models
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Art Deco Uplight Floor Lamp in Bronze
Opal Glass, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Art Deco uplight floor lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1930s. The lamp is made from the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1930s Set of Four Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Set of Three Art Deco Ceramic Vessels by Danico, Denmark, 1920s
By Danico Pottery
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Art Deco ceramic vessels, containing two vases and a bowl, made by Danish ceramic
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
This striking 1920s Art Deco vase by Danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, crafted in his
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Bronze and Frosted Glass Art Deco Wall Scones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Charming Art Deco Wall Sconces in Bronze and Frosted Glass, Denmark Circa 1920's. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,240 Sale Price / item
36% Off
Seal sea lion figurine, porcelain, T Madsen, Royal Copenhagen, Art Deco, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Theodor Madsen, Bing
Grøndahl
Located in Wien, AT
Royal Copenhagen, an original from the 1930s, from the Art Deco period.
This figure, modeled after a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautifully preserved swing-arm desk lamp by LYFA, Denmark, dating from the late 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Flemming Lassen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
With a heavy focus on functionality, this design style leans toward
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gentleman
s Art Deco Pocket Knife in Sterling Silver, by H.J
Co Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish gentlemans pocket knife featuring a hammered silver frame in hall-marked sterling. The two knives are made by G. Felix in Solingen Germany. Suitable for pipe cleaning or fr...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
"Baby Satyrs, " Rare Bronze and Alabaster Art Deco Box from Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grapes. Beautifully modeled and cast in Denmark, the lid is marked "W.G." and "M.W. N.Y."
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of large Art Deco Solid Bronze candle holders, Denmark, 1930
s
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Large Art Deco Solid Bronze Candle Holders – Denmark, 1930s
This impressive pair of solid
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Horsens Sølv. Set of nine Danish pastry forks in 830 silver. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Horsens Sølv. A set of nine Danish pastry forks in 830 silver.
Art Deco style.
Stamped with "HS
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
Mixed Art Deco Silver Plated Lot by G. Nilsson for Gero - Holland/Denmark 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed Silver Lot is an original group of decorative Art Déco objects realized by various artists in
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
$996 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Art Deco Telescoping Bronze Floor Lamp from Denmark, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Art deco telescoping bronze floor lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silver Tazza, Mod. No. 718 by Sigvard Bernadotte for G. Jensen, Denmark
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Greding, DE
base. Marked on the underside: Sigvard, Denmark, Georg Jensen, Sterling, and Model No. 718. Originally
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Kaj Gottlob (1887–1976) Mahogany Dressing Cabinet, Denmark, Early 20th Century
Located in Valby, 84
development of Danish Art Deco and Functionalism. After graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Category
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Art Deco Table Lamp Handmade by Christian Schollert, Denmark, 1930s
By Christian Schollert, Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
made in the 1930s by Christian Schollert in his own studio in Denmark. Signed underneath.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Antique Art Deco Elephant Table lamp By Voss Of Frederick’s Denmark
By Voss Belysning
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique ArtDeco elephant table lamp by Voss of Fredericia Denmark from the 1930s.
3 elephants
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$496 Sale Price
33% Off
Arne Bang Unique Art Deco Stoneware Vase no. 139, Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Art Deco stoneware vase by Arne Bang, model 139, exemplifying the Danish master’s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
This 1920s Art Deco vase, designed by Danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen in Copenhagen
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Blue Ceramic Art Deco Table Lamp by Søholm, Denmark, circa 1940
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Perfect organically shaped ceramic table lamp by Søholm, Denmark. It has a vibrant blue glaze and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Two Art Deco table spoons in Danish 830 silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Two Art Deco table spoons in Danish 830 silver.
Dated 1933 + 1936
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver
1930s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Gartner Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter candlesticks produced by Just Andersen A/S in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Rare Danish Grace / Art Deco vase model D88, beautiful decor by Just Andersen.
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare vase in Disko Metal, an alloy invented by Just Andersen, Danish Grace / Art Deco, Denmark
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco table lamp, Denmark, 1920s/30s
By Just Andersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table lamp designed by Just Andsersen in Scandinavia in the 1920s/30s.
Very good condition.
height with shade 55cm, height without shade 36cm, base diameter 15cm
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Pewter Art Deco Woman Bathing Vide Poche #829C
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, of Denmark 1930s pewter Art Deco vide poche
The central figure of a kneeling woman
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
1930s Danish Just Andersen Rewired Art Deco Table Lamp in Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen art deco table lamp in disco metal by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s.
The
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
) was a pioneering Danish designer and manufacturer from Copenhagen. Andersen began working with metal
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Five-Leaf Clover Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen five-leaf clover art deco pewter andle holders produced by Just
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Just Andersen, Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Danish Arne Bang Art Deco Fluted Stoneware Vase Brown Speckled Glaze, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco slender cylindrical fluted vase by the Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983).
The vase is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
A blue and orange ceramic Art Deco plate by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1940s
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Balen, BE
Blue and orange Ceramic Art Deco Plate by Michael Andersen – Denmark, 1940s
This striking Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Bowl no. 189, Own Studio, 1930s, Denmark
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A classic stoneware bowl by renowned Danish ceramicist Arne Bang, model 189, showcasing his
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Elegant art deco vase by Just Andersen, 1940s, 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 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Danish Bespoke Art Deco Grenade Pendant Lights in Copper
Etched Glass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
glass shades with geometric cuts. It is a bespoke set made for at Barber shop in Copenhagen Denmark
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Grace vase in Disko Metal, by Just Andersen, 1920/30s / Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare, decorative vase in disko metal by Just Andersen, Danish Grace / Art Deco 1920/30s. With
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Art déco vase
D23
by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small vase designed and produced by Just Andersen in Denmark during the first half of the 20th
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Tobacco Boxes and Ashtray, Set of Three Danish Pewter Humidor Box, Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Smoking 3 pieces set made of Danish pewter from the 1920s, with hammered surface, in the style of
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model D54, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model D54 – Denmark, 1930s
This refined pair of
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model 1424, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model 1424 – Denmark, 1930s
This refined pair of
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
1930s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Three Clover Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen Art Deco three clover pewter candle holders produced by Just
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Viggo Boesen Style with Red Wool, Denmark 1930
s
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a pair of Art Deco easy- and lounge chairs in Viggo Boesen style made the 1930-1940's
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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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 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.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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