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WMF Art Deco Patinated Bronze Ikora Vase
By WMF Ikora
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely WMF German Art Deco (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) patinated bronze Ikora vase
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Karl Wiedmann WMF Art Deco Myra Kristal Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Finely made German Art Deco Myra Kristal miniature iridescent art glass vase by Karl Wiedmann for
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
SET of art deco vase + fruit plate ~ both similar green black stunning glace
Located in Landshut, BY
beautiful elegant artful Italian German Art Deco
Set of of art deco vase plus a fruit plate
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
$398 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$3,759 Sale Price
44% Off
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bochum, NRW
example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, it features a
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon
By
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Early Art Deco German Ceramic Set of 6 Blue and White Nesting Bowls G.M.T. Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
Extremely Rare Early Art Deco German Ceramic Nesting Bowls – Set of 6 by G.M.T. Co. (Gustav M
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Impressionism Landscape Oil Painting, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 20th century German Art Deco landscape oil painting around 1920
by German artist Florenz
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Hardwood
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
WMF art deco ikora glass BOWL karl wiedmann 1930s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Mannheim, DE
German Art Déco hand blown glass bowl designed by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wuerttembergische
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
1920
s German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare German Art Deco Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses
This charming porcelain-glazed bellhop
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Barware
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Brass Miners Lantern Lighter
Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Burnished Brass
Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco design from the 1930s.
Diameter of the glass lampshades: 5.1" (13cm)
The lights have
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist German Art Deco two-arm pendant from the 1930s. Chromed brass hardware with fabric
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco WMF Ikora Paul Haustein "Congo" Table Lamp
By WMF Ikora, Paul Haustein
Located in Bochum, NRW
German Art Deco metalwork, showcasing WMF’s celebrated IKORA technique and Paul Haustein’s refined
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Art Deco German Metal and Glass Kabarett from WMF, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Deco German Metal and Glass Kabarett from WMF, 1920s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to
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20th Century German Art Deco More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
fantastic large WMF art deco ikora glass BOWL karl wiedmann 1930s green and red
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Ikora
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large German Art Déco hand blown glass bowl designed by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wuerttembergische
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
1920
s Alpacca Art Deco Black Enamel Geometric "German Silver" Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
manufacturers were known for producing exceptional “German Silver” cases featuring Art Deco geometric themes
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Nickel, Zinc
loetz klostermühle art deco glass VASE 1930s orange white and clear glass
By Lötz Witwe Glaswerks
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful German Art Déco hand blown glass vase by Loetz Klostermühle Bohemia, 1930s. Orange
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Expressionist Octagonal Center Table in Flamed Birch, Germany, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
occasional table.
The originality of the design perfectly illustrates the duality of the 1920s German Art
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
WMF art deco ikora glass BOWL karl wiedmann 1930s orange and dark red
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Ikora
Located in Mannheim, DE
German Art Déco hand blown glass bowl designed by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wuerttembergische
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
German polychrome porcelain eagle sculpture, Fritz Heidenreich, Rosenthal 1930s
By Rosenthal, Fritz Heidenreich
Located in MIlano, IT
German art decò polychrome porcelain eagle by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal in the Selb
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Art Deco Armchair 1920s White Fabric Reupholstered Vintage Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking German Art Deco armchair, originally crafted in Berlin during the 1920s, has been
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
$3,797 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Hutschenreuther Art Deco Porcelain Candelabra by K. Tutter with Putti
By Karl Tutter, Hutschenreuther
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of German Art Deco porcelain candelabra.
By the Kunstabteilung (Art Department) of the
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Ceramic Vase in Brown Tones, W. Germany, 1950, 35cm Height
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase in brown tones with handles, with a center of characters in a German party of the time
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
WEKARA art deco 20s 30s salt glaze jewelry can confectionery box South. Germany
Located in Landshut, BY
Traditional salt glazed pottery box
Manufactured in Germany
around 1925 by WEKARA
Wekara:: W
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$113 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Brass Plate, Germany, Bauhaus, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco brass plate is an original decorative artwork realized in the 1930s.
Original brass
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Schaubach Kunst Porcelain Figurine of a Volleyball Player, 1936 Olympics
By Schaubach Kunst
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant Art Deco porcelain figurine by Schaubach Kunst, Germany, depicting a female volleyball
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Vases, Art Deco Revival, 1980s
By West German Pottery, Bay Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Art Pottery Vases, Post-Modern / Art Deco Revival, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Art Deco Glas Funnel Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Doria Leuchten in Orange, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed Art Deco wall lamps / sconces by 'Doria Leuchten', one of Germany's famous
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco German Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco German Lamp. The body of the lamp is made of beech wood with 5 chrome circles
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$6,200 / item
Art Deco Vases by Walther
Germany
By Walther
Sohne
Located in Verviers, BE
Vase from the Walther factory in Germany, from their midcentury production. This Faceted sides so
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant antique beaded pouch dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and captures the bold
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Antique Siemens Art Deco Bakelite
Brass Fan, 1920s
By Siemens
Located in Hamburg, DE
the elegance of the Art Deco era. The beautifully curved frame is made from rich, dark Bakelite, a
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Center Table, Germany 1910-20
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Art Deco table dates back to around 1910-20. It comes from Germany. The table has a
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Flush Mount, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco flush mount was designed any manufactured in Germany in the 1930s.
The light
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Brass Art Deco Table, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Art Deco table lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1950s, showcases a striking design influenced
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco style pendant lamps . Germany .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of pendant lamps . Art Glass shades . .
Art Deco style . set price 650 euro
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$771 / item
2 Art Deco Plates, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2-Hanging lamps
Material: Chromed
Style: Art Deco
Country:German
To take care of your property
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$14,800 / set
Art Deco Streamline Ceiling Ventilator, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Streamline Ceiling Ventilator, 1940s, Germany
Measurements:
Diameter: 75 cm
Height: 55
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Lamp 1930s Germany
By Max Schumacher
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco Desk lamp. Nickel base, comes with a original Red shade .
Attributed to Max
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Beaded Bag Set – 19th Century Drawstring Pouch
Art Deco Clutch
Located in Hamburg, DE
small Art Deco evening bag, both showcasing the refined craftsmanship of historical beadwork. The older
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Silk, Glass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1980s, Germany
By Otto Wagner
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful ceiling lamp is an absolute classic design all the way back in the art deco period
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Reinhold Merkelbach Art Deco German Art Pottery Lidded Jug
By Reinhold Merkelbach
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning art deco German pewter mounted stoneware bird decorated jug made by Reinhold Merkelbach
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Floor Polisher by Siemens-Schuckert, Germany, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco Floor Polisher by Siemens-Schuckert, Germany, 1930s,
- model Protos, made of Chrome and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Flooring
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Rattan Wicker Table, Germany, ca. 1920
Located in Cork, IE
not always visible to the outside world.
Our second-hand items may not fulfil state-of-the art safety
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosenthal, Germany. Cockatoo in porcelain. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, Germany.
Cockatoo in porcelain. Art Deco style.
Model: K654
Dating: Ca. 1930s.
Stamped
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1920/30s ART DECO Vanity Set, Hoka, Germany
By Hoka
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning antique Vanity set in ART DECO style from ca. 1920/30s. Silver / Silver plated, by Hoka
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Glass Table Lamp, Germany, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage Art Deco table lamp from the 1940s is a stunning example of the era’s artistic design
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Blown Glass and German Silver Mounted Decanter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage glass and German silver mounted decanter in the Art
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Glass
Materials
Silver
Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco table Clock Lamp .Chrome with Red
details . Good working Clock and lamp
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Steel Pendant Lamp Art Deco Germany - 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s German pendant lamp in excellent condition and newly wired.
Please note: Lamp should be
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wood Glove Puppetry, circa 1920 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage glove puppetry with 10 character puppets, circa 1920 Austria.
A fabulous and very
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Toys
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Porcelain Female Figurine Made in Germany Numbered
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Porcelain Floral Dancing Female Figurine Made In Germany. Numbered 3944.
Measures 7.5
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$131 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
Brass chromed
Opal glass.
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Chrome
Art Deco Porcelain Powder Box, German, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
of flowers, this is a great example of Art Deco. Originating from Germany in the 1930s from heavy
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of German WMF Art Deco Metal Jugs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, US
A striking pair of German WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) metal jugs in the Art Deco style
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Jars
Materials
Metal
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German Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German art deco you’re looking for. Each German art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 1803 options for an antique or vintage German art deco now, or shop our selection of 45 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a German art deco — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German art deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Rosenthal and Kienzle Clocks each produced at least one beautiful German art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a German Art Deco?
The average selling price for a German art deco at 1stDibs is $1,419, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced.
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 German Art Deco
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - 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.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
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