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Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Metal Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s, Scandinavia
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco table lamp by Danish metalsmith and sculptor Just Andersen, crafted circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
$2,329 Sale Price
35% Off
Art Deco Silver Teapot 830s with Straw Handle Made by Cohr Silver, Denmark, 1939
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco teapot from Cohr Silver Denmark made in 1939 (see the stamp)
The teapot is made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Pair of Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Vases by Unknown Danish Designer Denmark 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, H.F. Bronce, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Denmark, 1940s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
1920s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Candlesticks in Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen Art Deco candlesticks in disco metal by Just Andersen A/S
The set
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Disko Metal Cigar Box with Motif
by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s
By N. Dam Ravn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful Disko metal cigar box with cedar wood interior. It was designed by Danish sculptor N. Dam
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
$327 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hague School Asymmetrical Chest Danish Deco 1930
s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare Haag school asymmetrical case.
Unique details throughout shelving on either end half circle pulls not original to the piece.
Some issues can be seen all of which are specific to...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s.
By Evan Jensen, Nordisk Malm, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful scallop shaped Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern bronze bowl with amazing patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s.
By Evan Jensen, Nordisk Malm, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful scallop shaped Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern bronze bowl with amazing patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
1940s Harald Folmer Gross Art Deco Boat on Sea Bowl, Knabstrup, Denmark
By Harald Folmer Gross, Knabstrup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco earthenware decorative centerpiece bowl handmade by artist Harald Folmer Gross (1888-1961
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$1,519 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp "Model 173", Arne Bang, Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware table lamp in dark brown / red glazing by Arne Bang. Made at his own studio in the 1930s. Model 173. Signed with artist initials "AB" at bottom. Mounted with vintage...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Art Deco Danish Two-Armed Candleholder by Just Andersen in Disko Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Art Deco Danish two-armed candleholder by Just Andersen in Disko Metal
The candleholder is made in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Dish with Bow Hunter by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s
By N. Dam Ravn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco bronze bowl with centre motif of hunter and deer in relief. It was designed by Danish
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Disco Metal Vase in Good Vintage Condition
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1920's Danish Just Andersen Art Deco vase in Disco Metal
The vase is in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Vase with Collared Insert, Rare Bronze by Evan Jensen, Danish Master
By Evan Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished with a rare, mottled patina, this unusual and very scarce Art Deco bronze vase
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount, Shade of White Opaline Glass on Metal Base Denmark 1930s
By Peter Behrens, Bauhaus, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art deco Bauhaus style flush mount from the 1930s made by Danish lamp manufacturer.
From a nickel
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Table Lamp Uranium Glaze by HAK Herman Kähler Pottery, Denmark, 1930s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Svend Hammershøi
Located in Odense, DK
("HAK") workshop in Denmark. The vessel is made from turned earthenware and is glazed in Kählers iconic
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Pewter Bowl 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 Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Large Art Deco Pewter Bowl 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Art deco bird-shaped vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, 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 1930s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen, 1940s, 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 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of art deco vases 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 Vases
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen, table lamp, Denmark 1930s, Scandinavian Modern / Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
. This rare model has beautiful, soft shapes typical of Scandinavian 1930s / Art Deco.
It has smaller
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Arne Bang Ribbed Stoneware Vessel Green Speckled Glaze Art Deco ca 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small cylindrical ribbed vessel by the Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Made circa 1930s to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Rosette Flowers Beige Glaze, Art Deco 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase by he Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Made ca. 1930s to 40s.
It is decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Floor Vase with Sang De Boeuf by Øbo, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large unique vase in a vibrancy of sang de boeuf glazes. Its by a Danish ceramist called Øbo who
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
1920 Just Andersen Art Deco Danish Design Pewter Vase _ Set of 2
By Just Andersen
Located in Brescia, IT
Couple of Art Deco Vases
Just Andersen
Denmark, 1920s
Pewter
Great Manufacture
"Just" Mark stamped
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Zodiac Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1940s
By Evan Jensen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos, Just Andersen, Nordisk Malm
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Danish bronze bowl with relief moulded Zodiac motifs around the rim of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Art Deco Burlwood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Art Deco Scandinavian Burlwood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak
Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Wood Armrests Late Art Deco
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lamps, Made in Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lamps in chrome with original glass shades, designed and made in Denmark 1930s. Great
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Elm
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Oak
Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Indulge in the opulence of the Art Deco era with this exquisite pair of armchairs, crafted in oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Poul Henningsen Mid Century Aluminum Table Reflector Lamp Danish Design Art Deco
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Peoria, AZ
AFTER POUL HENNINGSEN PH5
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL
ALUMINUM LAMPS IN THE WORLD!
BAUHAUS/ ART
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$7,840 Sale Price
77% Off
Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs 1930-40s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming and very elegant Danish small lounge chair from the late art deco period or early
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Art Deco Birch Hanging Wall Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Art Deco hanging cabinet, veneered with flamed birch.
Sliding glass doors with three shelves inside
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Birch
Early 1930s Art Deco Two-Seater Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing and early Art Deco two-seat sofa attributed to Danish architect Flemming Lassen and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish silversmiths. Three long dinner knives in 830 silver. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish silversmiths. Three long dinner knives in 830 silver. Art Deco style. Stainless steel blades
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Art Deco dining table from the 1940s, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker, is a stunning fusion
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Goblet by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
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 Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Trio of Art Deco Bronze Bowls 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 Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Footed Oval Bronze Bowl by Gross
Christensen, Denmark, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos, Evan Jensen, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing decor and patina.
Made by Gross
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Set of large Art Deco vases 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
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp in bronze metal alloy and with original green paint to the surface
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen
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 Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Set of scalloped art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1940s, 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of substantial art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, 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 1930s Danish Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 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 Vases
Materials
Metal
Dutch Art Deco Arm Chairs
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish
-Oak
-Wool Fabric by Bisson Bruneel
Dimensions
24.25”W x 27.5”D x 33”H
Seat Height - 18”
Sold as a pair
Item must be White Glove delivered or crated
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Bouclé
$5,200 / set
Danish 1950s Light Blue art deco Nightstands with Brass Hardware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A unique set of Danish light blue art deco nightstands from the 1950s with great storage
Category
Vintage 1950s Night Stands
Materials
Wood
A Danish Modern 5-Headed Chandelier in Opal Glass
Brass, Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
& Brass perfectly encapsulates the timeless allure of Art Deco aesthetics. This stunning lighting fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
complement many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
With a heavy focus on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with a patinated brass frame, trumpet-shaped striped glass shades
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury / Art Deco Style Luminator Floor Lamp Attr. to Fog
Morup
By Fog
Mørup
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with both Minimalist and Art Deco Design influences attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Danish 1950s Light Blue art deco Nightstands with Brass Hardware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Knud Joos Side Tables Jason Mobler Denmark 1960's
In the minimalist style of Poul Kjærholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Steel
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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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