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Art Deco Plate in Chrome and glass, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Style: Art Deco
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Console Art Deco Style in oak with Curved Legs from Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Very filigree light console with beautiful curved legs in Art Deco style. Perfectly finished and
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2010s German Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,889 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Deco Bronzed
Opaline Glas Table Lamps, Germany 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These pretty Art Deco table lamps were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, Germany, Materials: Marble and Original Chromed Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp Art Deco
Materials: Materials: Marble and original chromed bronze
It is in its original
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Elegant Four-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount, Marbled Opaline Glass
Burnished Metal, Germany 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Art Deco Flaring Centerpiece Bowl, WMF Ikora, Germany, 1930s.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora
Located in Malmö, SE
Large and rare art deco flaring centerpiece bowl with amazing decor and original blown glass insert
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Uplighter Floor Lamp Model Luminator by Kaiser
Co., 1930s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Art Deco uplighter floor lamp 'Luminator' Model No. 37222 by Kaiser & Co., Neheim
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Milk Glass Sconces, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Art Deco style brass and milk glass sconces, made by Keuco Lights, Germany, each fixture
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Period WMF Ikora Metal Vase Germany 1930
Located in New York, NY
A WMF "Ikora” Art Deco mixed metal vase from Germany circa 1930. This Art Deco vase is Stamped
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Mid-20th Century German Vases
Materials
Metal
Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930
By Jacob Grimminger
Located in Vienna, AT
circa 1930
Excellently made Art Deco money box (piggy bank) shaped as lidded round box having padlock
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mid-20th Century Pair Art Deco Period Sconces Germany
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco period three arm sconces from Germany circa 1930.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Period Eight Arm Chandelier Germany circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Art Deco period eight arm nickel chandelier from Germany circa 1930.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Beautiful Art Deco Bauhaus Style Flush Mount Milk Glass Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount or sconce, made in Germany in the 1960s. The fixture requires two European
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
restored.
This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originated in France
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Vintage Geometric Table Lamp Style Eckart Muthesius 1920s Germany
By Eckart Muthesius
Located in Vienna, AT
the style of Eckart Muthesius 1920s Germany.
A wonderful Art Deco table lamp with a rectangular base
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage WMF Ikora Silver-Plated Art Deco Vases, Germany c.1940s - Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sculptural accents or as a coordinated pair in an Art Deco, Bauhaus, or mid-century interior.
They are ideal
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Urns
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950
s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Louis RICHE French Art Deco Nude Lady
German Shepherd, 1920
By Louis Riché
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco nude lady and german shepherd by Louis RICHE, France , ca.1920. Polychrome glazed
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Black-Creme Fabric, Germany ca. 1925
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs from Germany around 1925.
Solid oak, black lacquered and high-gloss
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Pforzheim Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1920. The craftsmanship of this boudoir clock is
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Hanging Lamps Art Deco, German, Wmf Design, 1930 in Iridescent Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of chandeliers
Material: Chromed and iridescent glass
Style: Art Deco
Country:German
To take
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Bruno Paul, German architect. Tall Art Deco table lamp in polished brass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bruno Paul (1874-1968), German architect.
Tall Art Deco table lamp in polished brass.
Approx
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hanging Lamp in Chrome and Opaline Glass 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp
Material: chrome and opaline glass
Style: Art Deco
Country: German
To take care of
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Yellow and Beige Marbled Glass Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco-style yellow and beige marbled glass pendant light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nude Woman in Bisquit Art Deco 1930 German Manufacture Carl Werner Artist White
By Carl Werner
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Nude woman in Bisquit Art Deco 1930 German Manufacture Carl Werner Artist white color.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,076 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Suspension Light, Enameled Glass and Bronzed Brass, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This rare Bauhaus inspired pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the late 1920s to
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
2 Art Deco Plates, 1930, German, Materials, Chrome, Glass and Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2-Hanging lamps
Material: Chromed , glass, mirror
Style: Art Deco
Country:German
To take care of
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Big German Chandelier in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing hanging lamp.
Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass
Style: Art Deco
Country:German
To
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing hanging lamp
Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass, glass
Style: Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Monumental German Chandelier in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing hanging lamp
Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass, glass
Style: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
RARE Art Deco Butler holding ash tray figure Black Americana made in Germany
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE Art Deco Butler holding ash tray figure Black Americana made in Germany,,, Great little item
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
White Rosenthal Art Deco Vase w. hand-painted Gold Foot. Germany, 1930s.
By Rosenthal Netter, Rosenthal, Jacob
Co (J. Rosenthal
S. Jacob)
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning footed Art Deco vase with hand-painted gold foot.
Made by Rosenthal, Germany in 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Germany Hutschenreuther 1930 by Karl Tutter Art Deco Sun Child Women Porcelain
By Karl Tutter, Hutschenreuther
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 1930 porcelain figure by Karl Tutter (1883-1969) for Hutschenreuther.
This piece has
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Porcelain Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Bauhaus Germany around 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco porcelain ceiling or wall lamp by Bauhaus germany around 1920s
Original condition
The
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Hand-Painted Rosenthal Art Deco Lidded Jar with Orchids. Germany, 1930s
By Rosenthal Netter, Rosenthal, Jacob
Co (J. Rosenthal
S. Jacob)
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Art Deco jar and cover with amazing hand-painted gold details and decor of orchids and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Perfume Lamp Chinoiserie Happy Buddha German Ceramic Hotei Figure
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Dresden Porcelain, Goebel Company
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco Perfume lamp Chinoiserie Happy Buddha German Ceramic Hotei Figure
Material: Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome Coat Rack / Hat Rack Design Hallway 1930 Germany
By Bauhaus
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous fully original Art Deco Bauhaus coat rack in chrome from the 1930s.
Marvelous Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Highball Cocktail Glasses 70s Modern Art Deco German Carl Rotter, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, rare, and collectable set of eight (8) '70s Modern Art Deco Revival highball
Category
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Lamps are in very good
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Frosted Glass Paintbrush
Burnished Metal Flush Mount, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Karl Wiedmann WMF Ikora Table Or Side Lamp, Germany, 1930s
By WMF Ikora, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful classic Art Deco table or side lamp from the 1930s by Karl Wiedmann, executed by WMF
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Beautiful Art Deco Bauhaus Style Flush Mount Milk Glass Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount or sconce, made in Germany in the 1960s. The fixture requires one European
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Art Deco Wall Relief „Unsere Arbeit“ by Heinrich Moshage 1929 Germany
Located in Munich, DE
foundry 'Buderus', Germany, 1930s.
This piece is part of a series of six works 'Unsere Arbeit', each
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Art Deco Wall Relief „Unsere Arbeit“ by Heinrich Moshage 1929 Germany
Located in Munich, DE
foundry 'Buderus', Germany, 1930s.
This piece is part of a series of six works 'Unsere Arbeit', each
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Art Déco Silver Champagne Wine Cooler On Ball Feet, Hugo Boehm, Germany, Ca 1930
By Hugo Böhm
Located in Vienna, AT
cross-section placed opposite each other.
- Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888
- 800
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red
Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
By Rosenthal, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand-painted, footed, sphere-shaped porcelain Art Deco / Hollywood Regency
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco black and golden brass cat corkscrew, Germany
By: unknown
Material
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White
Brass, 1930s Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
.
Fantastic 1930s piece of art and design, Germany or Austria.
Working perfectly, light bulb is a screw
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$436 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique German Bronze Male Boy Figure Sienna Marble Constantin Holand Art Deco
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a German well cast standing figure of a young standing gentleman on a
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Antique 19th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Porcelain Serving Bowl with Tropical Purple Parrot Motif - Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau porcelain serving dish with a parrot motif. This ceramic serving
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass
To take care of your
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Original Art Deco Zenith Pewter Ebony Table Lamp, Germany Early 20th Century
By Zenith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early German 20th Century Art Deco Zenith Pewter Ebony table lamp.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1930s is a fine example of early 20th-century European
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass inverted dome six-light pendant lamp, Germany, ca. 1930.
Impressive and very unusual
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Extremely Rare Art Deco Stepped Milk Glass and Brass Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare Art Deco stepped milk glass lamp, 1930s-1940s, Germany
A wonderfully stepped
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Wien, AT
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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 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.
- 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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