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English Art Deco Cocktail or Martini Shaker
By Cavalier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer and three decorative rings on the top and the body
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Period Silver Plate Yacht Cocktail Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used to serve cocktails on a yacht in the 1930's, this English Art Deco period silver
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930 Art Deco brass inkwell, English. Cast in 2 parts & hinged. Warm patina. Lacks glass
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century English Art Deco Carpet
By Ashley Havinden
Located in New York, NY
England, circa 1935
Signed: Ashely
Designed by Ashley Eldred Havinden
Hand-Tufted Wool with Abstract Design
Design included three pink stars, three sections of linear design in choco...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
English Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely hand painted biscuit porcelain table lamp with children figures wearing a fruit basket with feathers silk shade. England, 1930s.
The column holding the lamp has a beautiful ...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H
L Epstein
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Chrome
Large English Art Deco Style Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1950's Art Deco style light-amber and clear blown glass rods chandelier with 15
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Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer.
Impressed mark to base: Van Buren
Perfect for
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
English Art Deco Tantalus in Rare Thuya Wood
Located in Northampton, GB
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Art Deco Period Tantalus
From our Decanters & Tantalus collection, we
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Silverplate Ashtray or Catchall Tray
By William Suckling Ltd., Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco silverplate ashtray or catchall tray
In the manner of Tiffany & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Walker
Hall
Located in Bath, GB
traditional to ultra-modern.
Made from English sterling silver, the backing from solid English Oak with a
Category
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Silver, Quartz, Onyx
Wood Table Cigarette Box, Ca. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco
Table Cigarette Box
Sterling Silver 925°
Pink Quartz, Black Onyx, Natural
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Art Deco Tiger Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with a delightful cubic shape. The chest has
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bottle Tantalus a rare
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
20th Century English Art Deco Ice Bucket On Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
and tapered body gives a very strong heart Art Deco feel to the item and fits perfectly into the
Category
20th Century British Other Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Marked Crusader Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of tapered bulbous form with a scrolled handle and tapered
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin
Heath
By Hukin
Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920
From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Of English Art Deco Large Silver Plated Candlesticks 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair of Art Deco large silver plated candlesticks. Stamped 'Made in England'. Circa 1930.
The
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s English Art Deco Chromed Brass Torsade Twist Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco table lamp in chrome plated brass with torsade stem and stepped octagonal base. English
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bath, GB
lovely art deco example c.1930's in excellent condition having just returned form our silversmith's
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Glamorous and Rare English Art Deco Pink Mirror Floor Lamp
Located in Devon, England
For those Art Deco admirers out there that love the glamorous side of Art Deco styling we are
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Mirror, Beech
Pair of English Art Deco Crystal Table Lamps C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco crystal table lamps with fluted stems, brass fittings and adorned in
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
$2,281 Sale Price / set
40% Off
John Walsh Walsh English Art Deco Iridescent Sunbeam Pedestal Glass Bowl
By John Walsh Walsh
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco John Walsh Walsh iridescent Sunbeam uranium yellow art glass pedestal bowl dating
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
English Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
By Hille
Located in MIlano, IT
Engish Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
Desk with rectangular top
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
English Art Deco Period Silver Plate Water Jug or Chocolate Pot
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine English water pitcher or chocolate pot in the Art Deco style.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946
By Stuart Maxwell Armfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant painting executed in vivid colors, this view of an African male youth holding a basket of gourds and an enormous bouquet of calla lilies, day lilies and other tropical bl...
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Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Integral Lemon Squeezer, circa 1940
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome English silver plated cocktail shaker, Art Deco in era, dating to circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker c.1965
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming 20th Century Britiish Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker, dating back to the 1965
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20th Century British Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Lounge Chair Armchair Bute Light Grey Wool Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish Art Deco elm bentwood and beechwood framed lounge chair with Bute light grey wool
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Bentwood
Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on tapering legs ending in casters.
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,560 Sale Price
20% Off
English Art Deco Elmwood High Chest with Hammered Pewter, Possibly Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine elmwood Art Deco high chest with hand hammered pewter, possibly made by Liberty Furniture
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
Antique English Art Deco Oak
Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde
By Gaylayde
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super three piece Art Deco quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bedroom suite attributed to ‘Gaylayde’ by
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Ceramic, Attributed to Susie Cooper
By Susie Cooper
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Art deco
Attributed to Susie Cooper
Materia: ceramic and bronze
Style: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Oak
$891 Sale Price
25% Off
English Art Deco hand-hammered fruit bowl or centrepiece with extending handles
By A.E. Poston
Co. Ltd 1
Located in London, GB
A E Poston Co Ltd London. An Art Deco hand-hammered pewter fruit bowl or center piece with stylish
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Pewter
An English Art Deco "Cloud " Shagreen Settee by Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Montreal, QC
The "cloud form" settee constructed of a wood frame with an upholstered interior, the exterior all over
veneered with trapezoidal panels of stingray shagreen.
Provenance: Collection ...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Shagreen
Bespoke English Art Deco Revival London Plane
Ebony Vanity Dressing Table 1984
Located in Norwich, GB
A bespoke made Art Deco revival London plane & ebony dressing table by Francesca Graham. British
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Ebony, Poplar
S. Hille
Company, London; Eight English Art Deco Birdseye Maple Dining Chairs
By S. Hille
Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Museum of Modern Art. Together, the company changed direction designing furniture, not for retail but for
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple
English Art Deco Hand Hammered Fruit Bowl or Centrepiece with Extending Handles
By A.E. Poston
Co. Ltd 1
Located in London, GB
A E Poston Co Ltd London.
An Art Deco hand-hammered pewter fruit bowl or centrepiece with stylish
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
English Art Deco 1930
s Epstein Burr Walnut Handcrafted Cocktail Dry Bar
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930s Art Deco Decadent Cocktail Cabinet Hand Crafted Burr Walnut, Mirrored Interior With Ormolu
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
English Art Déco Wine Bottle Coat in Pure Silver England 1920s, Stamped
Located in Salzburg, AT
Rare wine bottle coat in silver from the Art Déco period, England 1920s.
Extremely dekroatives
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Blue White Guilloche Enamel Brush Dresser Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful blue guilloche enamel and sterling silver three piece brush set featuring a mirror and 2 brushes. This set was made in Birmingham England by D.M. & Co. Davis, Moss & Co. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of English Art Deco Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco style gilt brass wall sconces with five scrolling arms and a fluted conical base
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
English Art Deco Round Drinks Tripod Table of Chrome, Ebonized Wood, and Glass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English round or circular side table from the Art Deco era, featuring an upper circle tier
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique 20thC English Art Deco Solid Silver
Lacquer Cigarette Box c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English solid silver art deco style cigarette box. Featuring a black lacquered
Category
20th Century British Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver
1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A handsome British Art Deco cabinet with rich burr-walnut doors framed by
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Extra Large 1940s scalloped English Art Deco Fulham Pottery urn, Constance Spry
By Constance Spry, Fulham Pottery
Located in London, GB
Wonderful extra large unglazed scalloped Fulham pottery urn with glazed inside to hold flowers in water. Designed in the 1930s by the famous British florist Constance Spry, made by F...
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Vintage 1940s British Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large exceptional 1940s English Art Deco Fulham Pottery urn by Constance Spry
By Constance Spry, Fulham Pottery
Located in London, GB
Wonderful extra large unglazed Fulham pottery urn with glazed inside to hold flowers in water. Designed in the 1930s by the famous British florist Constance Spry, made by Fulham Pott...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Urns
Materials
Ceramic
English Art Deco Crystal and Sterling Silver Locking Decanter by Hukin and Heath
By Hukin
Heath
Located in Bath, GB
, towering 12 1/4" tall. The crystal decanter is paired with English sterling silver mounts hallmarked for
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$3,263 Sale Price
20% Off
English Art Deco Silver Top Hat Champagne Bucket or Cooler by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Austin, TX
A dapper Art Deco era champagne bucket or wine cooler of fine plate silver in the elegant shape of
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
English Art Deco Pink Shagreen Box on Ball Feet and Marked Mappin and Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco pink shagreen covered box on ball feet and with an inset label to the bottom marked
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
20thC English Art Deco Solid Silver Desk Set
Mechanical Pencil, London c.1936
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century English solid silver Art Deco desk set, comprising a mechanical pencil
Category
20th Century British Other Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Large 2 1/4 Pint English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Engine Turned
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Bath, GB
This is a wonderful and most unusual vintage silver plated cocktail Shaker decorated all-over with a continuous engine-turned basket weave decoration; elegantly decorative and tactil...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Art Deco Carpet by Krop. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in
By Hildo Krop
Located in New York, NY
Vintage English Deco rug by Hildo Krop, Country Of Origin: England, Circa date: Early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Engish Art Deco Crocodile Handbag
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Deco crocodile hand bag with chain handle.
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Crocodile
Art Deco Chrome Jaguar
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Deco style chrome plated metal small figure of a jaguar.
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
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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
- 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 English Art Deco
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does Art Deco ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
- What era was Art Deco rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
- What is Art Deco’s time period?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
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