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Art Deco High End Walnut Console-Side Table, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this English, 1930s Art Deco console table in beautiful walnut veneers. A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Silver-Mounted Glass Duck DOVE Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style Itay
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver-Mounted Glass Duck Wine Dove Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style
An exquisite
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Three-Tiered Skyscraper Revolving Book Table, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco English modernist revolving book table dating to the 1930s. A very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage George VI Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1948)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco three piece
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Streamline Art Deco Dresser
Vanity Bedroom Set by Donald Deskey for Widdicombe
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Donald Deskey
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original English European high-style Art Deco bronze and bird's-eye matching bedroom set featuring
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Centerpiece / Teaset by Lloyd, Payne
Amiel, England, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
Very beautiful Art Deco English tea and coffee set. The pieces have a profiled round base
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
$706 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Silver Leaf
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco café au lait
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Petitot Art Deco peach /salmon /pink frosted glass + nickeled bronze chandelier
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
A circular French Art Deco salmon tinted frosted art glass and nickeled bronze chandelier by
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Piano / Mantle Candlesticks
By Walker
Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Art
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Mixit 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive and rare English silver plated Art Deco recipe cocktail shaker by Mixit, circa
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Hound Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
English hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled vintage life size cast stone seated hound on short
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Art Deco Walnut Pop Up Cocktail Drinks Dry Bar Table, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather fun and stylish original Art Deco English pop up cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
English 1920s Large Charcoal Life Drawing
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
action dissolves to raise the question of who is studying whom. The Art Deco time period is evident in
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
of an English bronze art deco style lantern. With milk glass inserts both to sides and bottom and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
English Brown Crocodile Handbag
Located in Queens, NY
English brown crocodile small handbag with brass trim
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20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin
Reclaimed English Oak Bolection Style Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
it perfect for a period property in a chic Art Deco townhouse.
Additional Dimensions:
Opening
Category
20th Century Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
Antique 1935 English Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
By Roberts
Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver sugar caster in the Art Deco style
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl (1993)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver Art Deco presentation bowl and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Wall Mirror from England (H 12 3/4 x W 22 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage English wall mirror from the Art Deco era, featuring a geometric design, with
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
English Ceramic Blue Pitcher Johnson Brothers
By Johnson Brothers
Located in New York, NY
An English blue (cornflower blue) ceramic pitcher, Art Deco period, by Johnson Brothers, circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Leather Suitcase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leather suitcase, England, 1930s
It has leather handle and metal hardware.
The small one is a travel suitcase with a gentleman vanity set inside. The large one is a travel suitcase ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
English Mid-Century Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century (1940s) sterling silver rectangular (cigarette) box with fluted etched design
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Oval Plates with Fish
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English Vistorian oval plates with FISH -
marked "Woods Ivory Ware - England ".
ref. O/4047
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
English Brown Crocodile Clutch Handbag
Located in Queens, NY
English brown crocodile small clutch handbag with brass edge
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin
English Crystal Peach Glass Table
Located in Savannah, GA
English glass top table, circa 1950. The glass is sheets of Swavorsky Crystal. This is not ordinary
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
English Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1930s in England. It features 6 drawers with nice handles. It is made from oak and it remains in a very good condition. The interior dimensions...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Stand With Handle Sheffield
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Toast Rack, Art Deco Style, Sheffield, Circa 1930s
A charming English silver
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$318 Sale Price
35% Off
Art Deco Era Square Wall Mirror from England (H 20 1/4 x W 20 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English square mirror from the Art Deco period, featuring a frame of reflective copper
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Plastic
An English Bolection Fireplace in Ancaster stone
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace in Ancaster stone. The jambs and frieze with moulding throughout
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$12,569 / item
1930 classic English wingback leather club armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Presenting 1930s classic English wingback leather club armchairs. Featuring elegant nailhead trim
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Circa 1920s-30s English Knight Companion Fire Tool Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
steel Art Deco motif tools - poker, tongs, shovel & brush. 5" x 3.75" x 12.5" h.
We are a family
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Circa 1920-30s English Ship Companion Fire Tool Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Copper, Iron
Roberts
Belk Ltd Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Roberts
Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in the Art Deco style.
This fine antique George VI sterling silver christening mug has a plain bell
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Five-Piece Art Deco Sterling Silver
Faux Tortoiseshell Vanity Set, Birmingham
Located in Worcester, GB
five-piece English vanity set from the Art Deco period, crafted in sterling silver and faux
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Billingsley, Spode Copeland, English Pink Rose Embossed, Porcelain Plates 1920
By Billingsley
Located in Worcester Park, GB
, an important English porcelain artist.
* The plates feature a hand-painted pink rose with green
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$876 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
rings.
This wonderful and interesting box has a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1921. The makers
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English 1930’s Hurlinghamware pottery vase
By Fulham Pottery
Located in London, GB
A large green glazed Hurlingham pottery vase stamped and numbered underneath. Cream glazed on the inside. Some marks to the green glaze which should be visible in the photos, otherwi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
English Circa 1930 Handmade Wallpaper Sample, Framed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This original wallpaper sample (known in the industry as a "strike-off") of a bold, geometric design from England in the 1930’s has recently been framed. The new frame is angular and...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Antique English Majolica Whimsical Figural Cannibalistic Fish Teapot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The teapot is composed of majolica and is hand-painted
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1930s English mahogany brass bound coffee/ table
Located in London, GB
A handsome circa 1930s brass bound English mahogany tray table that would work equally well as a
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
English Sterling Silver Rolls Royce Cigarette Box Rare Corporate Gift
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, GB
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Hallmarked Stirling
From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer a very rare Cigarette Box specifically manufactured for Rolls Royce featuri...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gilt Chinoiserie Bergere Suite English Circa 1885
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and rare antique English later Victorian chinoiserie three-piece wooden bergere cane
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Original Vintage Travel Poster Messageries Maritimes Far East Shipping English
Located in London, GB
Original vintage cruise travel to Asia poster - Visit the Far East by Messageries Maritimes - featuring artwork by Bernard Lachevre (1885-1950) of an ocean liner at night with the on...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Five-Piece Art Deco Sterling Silver
Faux Tortoiseshell Vanity Set 1923
Located in Worcester, GB
five-piece English vanity set from the Art Deco period, crafted in sterling silver and faux
Category
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English 1940 Cupboard in Black Walnut and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
English 1940 cupboard with drawer in black walnut and brass.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Turned Wood English Console, 19th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Console table in turned wood resting on four tapered legs, a frieze drawer under the top. England, late 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Alfred Janniot, Mythology and Modern Discourse, French-English Book by M. Giraud
By Alfred Auguste Janniot
Located in Atlanta, GA
artist's career. This work about Alfred Janniot, one of the greatest sculptors of the Art Deco period, is
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
1920
s English Deluxe Valet Stand with Trouser Press
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful, impeccably English deluxe valet stand with trouser press. Circa 1920's. Labelled 'Watt
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
English antique Revolving bookcase in solid wood, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
English antique Revolving bookcase in solid wood, 1920s
Elegant and vintage revolving bookcase with
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Rustic Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, and Tribal. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand-knotted
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Draughtsman
s Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer
s Instrument, Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
English Sheffield Silver Plate Covered Round Shape Tea Caddy
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Discover the epitome of refined elegance with our extraordinary English Sheffield silver pate
Category
Antique 1890s English Art Deco Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
English 1920
s Silver Plated Domed Oval Box
Located in Central England, GB
A Superb Quality Silver plated Domed oval box
This fine oval box was made in the 1920s. It is a good example made from heavy gauge copper with a domed lid which has decorative dra...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Set Six English Solid Sterling Silver Cocktail Sticks - 1928
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and unusual set of six solid silver cocktail sticks, each featuring a Cockerel terminal and hallmarked on the underside for Sheffield 1928 together with the makers mark fo...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Three Dancers", Bold Drawing of Three Male Nude Figures, 1930s, English
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artist was English and active in the 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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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