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CIRCA 1930 s ENGLISH WALNUT MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET DRESSING TABLE STOOL
By Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
's English Walnut dressing table stool newly upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet fabric
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Nice Vintage Set of circa 1930 s English Oak Stacking Chairs with Period Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1930’s English oak
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Pictorial Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930 S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique English Oak Mercantile Adjustable Shoe Display Stand with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This mercantile shoe stand has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Arts & Crafts style. The stand is c...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 COFFEE TABLE COVERS IN ENGLISH THREE PENCE COINS FROM 1940 s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly decorative English Coffee table which has a table top full on English three pence coins from
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair Large Engine Turned English Silver Photograph / Picture Frames, 1915
By Henry Matthews
Located in Bath, GB
decoration each with a small circular vacant cartouche to the top. The backs are made from solid English
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Victorian style Mid-Century Floral Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style Mid-Century table lamp with a white ceramic urn-form body with painted
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE CIRCA 1940 s ENGLISH HARDWOOD NEST OF THREE SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English country house Mahogany nested tables Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Modern English Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51967 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Modern English Style 02'07 x 06'02
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Inserts
By APEX
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Art Deco style. The bottle coasters are composed of silver plate with a stylized rope around the
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Inserts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England and date to approximately 1920and done in a period Art Deco style. The bottle coasters are
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hammered and pierced pewter bowl with a marbled bakelite liner, English C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This most unusual high quality bowl originates from the Art Deco period circa 1930. It is a high
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Lovely circa 1940 s English Hardwood Nest of Three Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice suite 1940’s English oak nest of tables finished in
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Oak

Rug Kilim s Distressed Transitional Deco Style Rug, Cream, Blue Floral
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool, drawing inspiration from European floral motifs akin to English and French Art Deco design
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2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Mug or Tankard with Handle, Mid-20th Century A handsome English silver-plated
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Serving Dish Tureen Covered Sheffield English Lid
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Early 20th Century English Silver Plated Lidded Entree Serving Dish Condition: All aspects
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot, Victorian Era, Late 19th Century Tall Cylindrical Form
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal

English Stevens Williams Cameo Overlay Glass Vase by J. Millward, Birks Museum
By Stevens Williams
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English engraved Stevens & Williams red and white overlay cameo glass vase, hand carved
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Antique 1890s English Art Deco Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

ANTiQUE ENGLISH CIRCA 1920 S SHIPS SEA LINER SOLID BRASS WALL MIRROR BY LOMBARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique circa 1900-1920 Lombard hand made in England with the original stamp to back, Ships sea ...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Rug Kilim s Distressed Transitional Deco Style Rug, Cream, Blue Floral
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool, drawing inspiration from European floral motifs akin to English and French Art Deco design
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
also shimmers among the hundreds of hand-made craft items found in Utopia. This unique art and craft
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Antique 1890s British Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930 s ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover Please
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rug Kilim s Distressed Transitional Deco Style Rug, Cream, Blue Floral
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool, drawing inspiration from European floral motifs akin to English and French Art Deco design
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Distressed Transitional Deco Style Rug, Cream, Blue Floral
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool, drawing inspiration from European floral motifs akin to English and French Art Deco design
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Distressed Transitional Deco Style Rug, Cream, Blue Floral
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool, drawing inspiration from European floral motifs akin to English and French Art Deco design
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Bryce Pedestal Center Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
detailing. The table has a traditional English style with art deco influence. The deep mahogany has a satiny
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Boho Patinated Leather Tub Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Deco, English Traditional, or rustic-chic interior, while also adding a soulful, organic touch to a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve by Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Art Deco style English sterling silver
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin Webb 20th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George VI English sterling silver Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Persian Borchelou Hamadan Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
further ornament it. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Art Deco, Traditional, English
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Set Of 3 Antique Silver Ladles, Large Soup Stew Ladles Sterling Wood Handles
Located in Wembley, GB
sterling silver Art Deco soup ladle is an addition to our silver cutlery collection. Sugar spoon with
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Dinner Plates, England, circa 1920s
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English garden themes with subtle Art Deco influence. The gilded edges show beautifully preserved detail
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20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

John Dickinson Lacquered Y Table, ca 1970s
By John Dickinson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
influences such as eighteenth century English forms, Art Deco, Greek classicism and surrealism, to create
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

French Midcentury dessert table / bar/ console/ plant stand/ side table
Located in New York City, NY
, Transitional, Modernist. French Modern, Art Deco, English cottage or Modern apartment...       
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs; The Collection of Andre Leon Talley
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leon Talley. These unique wicker chairs, a stylish mix of English and Art Deco design elements, are no
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Expandable Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Side Table / Bar Cart /Desert Table
Located in New York City, NY
, Modernist. French Modern, Art Deco, English, Sergio Rodrigues, modular.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
country, bungalow, Manor house, Art Deco, Bohemian, boho chic, and Tribal. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
country, bungalow, Manor house, Art Deco, Bohemian, boho chic, and Tribal. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass
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Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Signed Oscar Bach Large Ornate Lion Head with Scrolls Bronze Upholstery Bench
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chippendale, and American Art Deco.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Bronze

Warm and Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Bohemian, boho chic, and tribal
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Afshar Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Country, Bungalow, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, English Country, Manor House, Art
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jacobean Style Antique Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, English Country, Manor House, Art
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Design Rustic Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, English Country, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Rustic Lodge Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Victorian, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Asian Modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug for Kitchen, Bathroom, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Deco, Traditional, English Country, Swedish Farmhouse, French, Cottage, Industrial, shabby chic, rustic
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, English Country, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurdish Hallway Runner with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Bohemian, boho chic, and Tribal. Abrash
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Arts Crafts Style Antique Persian Assadabad Hamadan Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Edwardian, Queen Anne, Eastlake, English Country, Manor House, Art Deco, Mediterranean, Bohemian, boho chic
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Accent Rug with Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Industrial, Lodge, Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, English Country, Tudor, Jacobean, Art
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950 s Distressed Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Bohemian, Boho Chic
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Art Deco, Bohemian, boho chic, and Tribal. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 04'04
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage​ Turkish Oushak Long Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, neoclassical, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
& Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Victorian, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Style Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Manor house, Art Deco, Bohemian, boho chic, and Tribal. Rendered in variegated shades of brick red
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Rustic Northwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Victorian, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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English Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English art deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every English art deco was constructed with great care. There are 1165 variations of the antique or vintage English art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English art deco — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An English art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English art deco over the years, but those crafted by Harry Lou Epstein Furniture Co, Mappin Webb and James Dixon Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Art Deco?

Prices for an English art deco start at $75 and top out at $190,000 with the average selling for $1,250.

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

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 English Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    There 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, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In 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, 2024
    The 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.