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"The Aviator", Classic Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Nude Male, after Focht
By Frederic Focht
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a genre of Art Deco sculpture that was pioneered by Frederic Focht (this example is after Focht
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"The Harvest", Art Deco Painting with Male Laborer in Blue and Purple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the human figure often. A painting of his is in the collection of the the Moderna Museet (modern art
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare, this very fine ceramic figure of a half-nude Pacific Islander or Hawaiian male
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Wood
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
"Falling Satyr, " Superb Art Deco Panel with Male Nude by WPA Sculptor
By Don Griffith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, in the heart of the Art Deco era, the panel depicts the nude male figure dropping through a rocky
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Service
Knowledge", Art Deco Bronze with Male Nude, Rotary-Commissioned, 1930
By Giannino Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This rare and important bronze depicts the Rotary ideal as a nude male figure holding the Rotary shield
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
"Angel Battling the Hydra, " Fantastic Art Deco Sculptural Relief with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this rare, Art Deco bas relief sculptural panel was commissioned and presented by the Air Ministry to
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bakelite
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a fountainlike
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Style Sculpture Icarus Winged Male Nude Max Le Verrier, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude.
Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Male Nude Holding Child Aloft, " Large Art Deco Drawing by Master Muralist
By Robert Hale Ives Gammell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn by Robert Hale Ives Gammell, this depiction of a nude male figure holding a stylized child
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
"Toltec, " Important Sketch for Art Deco Painting with Male and Female Nudes
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stylized and richly-colored, almost cinematic, depiction of a nude Toltec male youth by John
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled
Power Lifter
by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Fruit Carrier, " Large Sculptural Relief in Mahogany with Male Figure, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive, carved in a naive-sophisticated way that suggests folk art as well as WPA
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
$2,925 Sale Price
25% Off
"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame
By Bonnie MacLeary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile dates from the 1940s, after MacLeary
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
"Floating Man, " Important Art Deco Painting with Nude Male by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Dunbar Beck, one of America's most accomplished and successful muralists, this painting of a half-nude man floating over a succession of dancing couples below was one of a...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper, Paint
"St. George and the Dragon, " Art Deco Drawing with Male Nude by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
influenced by the paintings he found at the Louvre in his youth, and his work often depicts male figures with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings
"Archer, " Rare, Sensuous Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Gemignani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, extremely rare and highly sensuous, this Art Deco bronze sculpture shows a nude male figure
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Nude Male with Harp", Singular Art Deco Engraved Glass Vase by Kjellander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pieces in the Art Deco manner, well illustrated by this vase depicting a nude male figure playing the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
"Pegasus, " Art Deco Sculpture w/ Male Nude by Brunetti, inspired by Walter Crane
By Mario Brunetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully and subtly glazed in tones of grey, green, pink and tan, this stunning Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
"Hercules at Rest", Rare Art Deco Porcelain with Male Nude by Bregnoe
By Jens Jacob Bregnö, Dahl Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncontestably, one of the most sensuous pieces of figural porcelain ever produced in the 20th century, this piece shows Hercules resting on a rocky promontory, with one arm outstretc...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Dance of the Three Nudes, " Art Deco-Mannerist Drawing w/ Male Figures, 1935
Located in Philadelphia, PA
males -- all exaggeratedly tall and elastic-limbed -- shows the figures engaging in a kind of dance. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Sculpture of a Male Pulling a Rope signed “Alexandre Kelety"
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco terracotta sculpture of an athletic young man pulling a rope signed by the French artist
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Nude Angel with Torch", Vivid Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nude in Night Sky
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vividly and boldly painted, this Art Deco depiction of a nude male angel, holding a torch aloft and
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Hauling In, " Possibly Unique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nudes, 1931
By Romolo Del Bo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bo, an Italian sculptor who is noted for his figural pieces influenced by Art Nouveau and Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Playing Ball", Superb Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes by François-Louis Schmied
By François-Louis Schmied
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vivid and sensual painting of two nude male figures, each ready to toss a ball into the air
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
"L
Effort, " Large Art Deco Bronze with Nude Males in Common Cause
By Joseph Witterwulghe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most powerful depictions of the male nude we have ever offered, "L'Effort" was sculpted
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Bellerophon and Pegasus, " Rare Art Deco Vase with Nude Male by Lindstrand
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable Art Deco vase -- created by one of the masters of engraved glass art in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
"Frieze of Nude Male Figures, " Art Deco Scene of Bathers and Workers, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drenched in rich color and somehow both modern and classical, this scene of nude male figures is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930
By Cipriani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture male bust by Ugo Cipriani.
Patinated bronze.
Belgian black marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
"Male Youth at Sunset, " Vivid Art Deco Painting by Dunbar Beck, WPA Muralist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depiction of a partially nude male youth standing at an open window at sunset was painted by Dunbar Beck in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
"Mercury in Golden Glow", Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nude by Schmied
By François-Louis Schmied
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This unusual presentation of Mercury, the Greek god of speed and communications, was painted by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists specializing in high-end b...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Loomis Athletic Medal" with Profile of Male Youth by Evelyn Longman, Art Deco
By Evelyn Beatrice Longman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Longman is best known for her "Genius of Electricity" sculpture, a monumental male nude, which stood atop
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Compote with Nude Male Caryatids, Oscar Bach Bronze with Lustre Glass
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in design and execution, this large Art Deco compote is composed of a bronze base
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Hercules and the Nemean Lion" Dramatic Art Deco Sculptural Panel with Nude Male
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and the bold relief of the panel are Classic Art Deco hallmarks. The artist, K. George, captures the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and impressive, this sandblasted glass vase by Franz Grosz depicts a nude male figure
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,200 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 naturalistic circular base. Late nineteenth, early twentieth Century.
The tall elegant figu...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
"Young Man in Profile", Unique Art Deco Bronze Relief Sculpture of Male Youth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully modeled, cast and patinated, this bronze rondel features the head in profile of a young man with hair falling over his forehead, a strong nose, and sensitive mouth, proba...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
"Heading to the Deep", Orrefors Art Deco Vase with Nude Male Diver, Lindstrand
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusually dramatic and flamboyant, this is one of the most distinctive engraved Art Deco vases we
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
The Animal Kingdom,
Art Deco Mural Study with Male Nudes by John Garth
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists in San Francisco for many years, and served as Mural Director for the WPA Art Project there in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Eros and the Planets", 1939 Art Deco Oil Painting with Male Nude, Blue
Brown
By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
recent years. A few years after this piece was made, he helped found the Cape Cod Art Association, and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Apollo", Large Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Male Nude for Ocean Liner, 1948
By M. Mascherini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the great, indisputable masterpieces of Marcello Mascherini's career, and one of his relatively early works, this large bronze depicting Apollo with his lyre was made for the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Frieze of Male Nudes", Art Deco Vase with Greek-Inspired Hunters and Warriors
By Etienne Vilotte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1920s style we now call Art Deco. The figures are expressed in a black glaze on a ground that is warm
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
"Element of Air, " Art Deco Print with Male Nude and Atlantis Theme by Avinoff
By Andrey Avinoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Golokhvastoff published in 1944. Each of Avinoff's images centered around a handsome, lithe nude male youth
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
"Two Nude Divers", Rare, Large Engraved Glass Art Deco Vase w/ Male Figures
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most quintessential and coveted examples of high-style Art Deco artisanry produced
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
"Male Nude with Harp", Art Deco Engraved Glass Vase by Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
company in Sweden at the height of the Art Deco era in 1939, this piece features an engraved male figure
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
strong evidence of the artist's mastery of densely-figured Art Deco scenes. The bronze captures all the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Two Athletes in Unity", Unique 1930s Italian Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dance, though their facial expressions are serious, almost severe. The two male figures originally held
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Jacob Wrestling the Angel, " Art Deco Bowl with Male Nudes, 1927, Purple
Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and energetically painted, this Art Deco bowl depicts two nude male figures -- Jacob and the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
"Bending the Bow, " Art Deco Sculpture w/ Nude Male by Bargas, Tan Glaze
By Henri Bargas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
now call Art Deco. Bargas created a number of sculptures in the tradition of Antoine Bourdelle, who
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
E. Aurelio italian Art Deco brown bronze male circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in italian bronze signed E. Aurelio Art deco circa 1930 depicting naked boy
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Weidlich Brothers Art Deco Male Bowling or Bowler Sculpture on a Base
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is composed of silver plate over cast metal and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Silver Plate
Art Deco Black and White Male Nude Painting by Emil Fiala Vienna, circa 1918
By Emil Fiala
Located in Vienna, AT
The painter Emil Fiala (8.9.1896 Prossnitz - Mähren Czech Republic - Dec. 1960 Vienna) studied at the Viennese Academy by Franz Rumpler, August Eisenmenger, Julius Schmid, Christian ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Art Deco era, though his sculptures show the strength and aspiration of the human spirit like
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Male Nude and Serpent, " Art Deco Dish by Cazaux in Blue and Gray, 1920s
By Edouard Cazaux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ceramicist who exemplified the French Art Deco style at its finest, this ceramic dish or bowl features a nude
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Asleep in the Hay, " Art Deco Print with Half-Nude Male by Lynd Ward, 1932
By Lynd Ward
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Famed for his woodcut book illustrations in the Art Deco era, Lynd Ward produced a series of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Original French Art Deco Bronze of a Semi-Nude Male Athlete by Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in New York City, NY
Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962)
An Impressive and very large 43" high French Art Deco bronze figure
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Male Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal male art deco for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every male art deco was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the male art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right male art deco, those designed in Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Allyn Cox, Pierre Le Faguays and Dunbar D. Beck each produced at least one beautiful male art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a Male Art Deco?
A male art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,561, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $27,100.
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 Male 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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