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"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
three nude male hurdlers represents, in miniature form, a relief created in 1912 for the facade of the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Standing Model", Male Nude Painting in Blue by Åkerblom, Oil on Canvas, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nordic painters who were in the artistic vanguard of the 20th century, this depiction of a standing male
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Good Samaritan, " Rare Mezzotint with Male Nude by Robert Charles Peter
By Robert Charles Peter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
male figure, beaten and worn, being comforted and helped by the proverbial Good Samaritan. The artist's
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created at the height of the Art Deco period, in 1940s France, but clearly inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
"Philosophical Dispute, " Rare Nude Male Porcelain by Liebermann for Rosenthal
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous combination of whimsy and sensuosity, Ferdinand Liebermann's depiction of a nude youth holding forth with a stork, symbol of wisdom, was first cast in bronze in 1906, and...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942
By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning example of Art Deco painting illustrates the dramatic moment when the hunter Actaeon
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$15,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Boxer in Triumph, " Rare Ink Drawing of Male Boxer with Arms Raised, 1929
By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fascinated by the male figure and produced many nude studies, but this piece is one of his most compelling
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings
"Seated Man, Two Positions", Drawing of Half-Nude Male Figure by Ulen, 1930s
By Paul Ulen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-nude male figure, seated and reclining, wearing loose worker pants and sporting a fashionable 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Nude Male with Shovel, " Highly Rare Bronze Sculpture by Oskar Lindenberg
By Oskar Lindenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
years, this beautiful nude male bronze captures its subject with his head turned down and to the left
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"St. George and the Dragon", Large Bronze Relief Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive, this bronze bas relief rondel depicts a nude St. George on his valiant horse, spearing a fearsome dragon below. The relief is bold and expressive, and the bron...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Tony, " Superb 1940s Portrait of Male Youth by Marion Huse, Hawthorne Pupil
By Marion Huse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of her works were collected by the Brockton Art Museum in Massachusetts.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong and confident drawing of a standing male nude was made by Allyn Cox, probably for one
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by America’s foremost artist with a focus on the form and performance of male athletes
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Architecture, " Rare, Large Mougin Vase with Nude Male Figures by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and striking Art Deco vase sculpted by Gaston Goor for the Mougin pottery works in France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Clay
"The Fall of Icarus", Dramatic 1940s Painting w/ Male Nude by Emlen Etting
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This is the finest painting with the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Love in the Woods, " Rare View of Bucolic, Gay Outing with Male Nudes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of atmosphere and fresh color, this watercolor painting depicts a group of eight nude male
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper
"Mercury with the Golden Blade", 1921 Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude, Austria
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and very rare, this sculpture of a kneeling, fully nude Mercury, with his golden blade in hand, dates from 1921 and was probably sculpted by a German or Austrian artist. Me...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Black Figure with Upraised Arms, " Unique Male Nude Sculpture by Fenton
By Beatrice Fenton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly unusual in Beatrice Fenton's oeuvre, this dramatic figure of a Black male figure with his
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Floating Man, " Study for Ceiling Mural with Male Nude by Allyn Cox, 1920s
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Floating Man," study for ceiling mural with male nude by Allyn Cox, 1920s This dramatic drawing
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
"March on Rome, " Bronze with Male Nudes Marking the 1922 Fascist Rise to Power
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable example of Art Deco sculpture-cum-propaganda art, this bronze panel -- unique to our
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte
By Emmanuel Andrew Cavacos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
modern dance pioneers such as Martha Graham, this figure of a modern male dancer, his arms and legs fully
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic 1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito was done in Italy
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$939 Sale Price
20% Off
"Nudes Among the Ruins, " Vivid Mural Study with Male Nudes by Allyn Cox
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for a mural, probably for a domestic setting. Two male nudes are shown among Greek or Roman ruins at
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Fields, " Magical View of Moroccan Landscape with Male Nude by Jacques Azéma
By Jacques Azema
Located in Philadelphia, PA
landscape ("Les Champs" in French) includes a seated male youth with a teapot and glasses for tea to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Half Nude Standing Male", WPA Era Sculpture, Brents Carlton, Golden Gate Expo
By Brents Carlton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome and important, this glazed ceramic sculpture of a standing half-nude male, dressed in a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Rare Bronze Plaque Celebrating Penn Relays with Male Nudes, by Tait McKenzie
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and rare, this bronze bas relief plaque was created by the world's leading sculptor of young athletes for the University of Pennsylvania's Relay Carnival, now known as the Penn...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Lying on the Sand, " WPA-Era Atmospheric Beach Scene with Male
Female Bathers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
energy of crowded beach scenes in America, John Winters created this lovely genre scene of a male bather
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
"Artist
s Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude
By Raymond Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on the human figure, and exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Detroit Institute of Art
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
young male nude figure twisting to his right to pluck the strings of his lyre. Perhaps a reference to
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Located in Wembley, GB
combining Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty.
This unique art piece is a great
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Busts
Materials
Acrylic, Plaster, Organic Material, Ceramic
$1,007 Sale Price
43% Off
"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon
By Jean-Leon Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with sword and shield. Mayodon was one of France's great practitioners of what we now call Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Clay
"Nude Triton", Larger, Rare Bronze of Nude Male Triton by Netzer, 1920s
By Hubert Netzer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At once strong and sensuous, this large bronze of a fully nude triton figure, his right arm raised high with his trident, ready to strike, was sculpted in the 1920s by Hubert Netzer....
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Down for the Count, " Extraordinary, Rare Bronze w/ Nude Male Boxers by Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
modern art to America. Over the length of his career, he focused on the nude, both female and male. His
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Acrobat and Circus Horse, " WPA-Era Painting, Semi-Nude Male Figure, Dark Pink
By William Schulhoff 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. His works are in the collections of the Academy, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Phillips Memorial
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$7,125 Sale Price
25% Off
"Driving the Plow, " Large, Powerful Bronze Sculpture with Half-Nude Male Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and rare, this bronze sculpture depicting a half-nude laborer in the field, straining to move his plow through the soil, was sculpted by Jeanne Bertrand, an important French-Am...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male
Lyre
By Tore Strindberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1920s and 30s, and he participated in the art exhibition sponsored by the 1932 Olympics. His works are
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Piano Lamp with Figure of Atlas Circa 1920
s
Located in Rochester, NY
.
rare not signed
# Nude male female # art deco
Category
Early 20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Spelter
Erte Rare Male Costume Design Original Gouache Art Deco Painting Signed Bronze
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
PAINTING on paper by Erte of a stunning and elegant Art Deco costume design for the Femmes de la 3rd
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
ERTE Original Gouache Painting Authentic Signed Deco Artwork Male Costume Design
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
that Erte is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential Art Deco artists off all time
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
have recently started selling our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture
Category
1930s Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Spear Thrower Powerful Male Figure, Bronzed Plaster Marble Base
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
An outstanding original Art Deco figure signed by the renowned artist S Melani. The sculpture is of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Male, Realistic, Gypsum Mannequin Bust for Necklaces, Art Deco, Austria, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
.
We also have three similar busts in similar sizes. Two female and one male.
Measuires: width of
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Busts
Male Realistic, Gypsum Mannequin Bust for Necklaces, Art Deco, Austria, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
traditions. The head is lifesize.
We also have three similar busts in similar sizes. Two female and one male
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Busts
1933 Art Deco Male Men Nude Portrait Study Oil Painting by Olga von Mossig-Zupan
By Olga von Mossig-Zupan
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite 1933 Art Deco male men nude portrait oil painting by Austrian artist, Olga von Mossig
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Folk Art Felted Wool and Wire Male Character Dolls, Collection of Three
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of three Folk Art handmade male characters dolls. Each one a character in and of itself
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Wire
Pair of Beige Granite Male Leopards, circa 1940
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated circa 1940, pair of beige granite male leopards. Their powerful aspect is accentuated by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Statues
Materials
Granite
$27,294 / item
Male bust by Alexandre Kelety
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Vancouver, BC
An impressive male bust by Art Deco period sculptor Alexandre Kelety
Bronze signed on bust
Category
20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Primitive Modern Antique Mannequin Male Torso Obsolete Object, Germany 1920s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Vienna, AT
Primitive Modern Antique Mannequin Male Torso Obsolete Object, Germany 1920s. Beautiful primitive
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Art deco bronze, the Archer, by Demanet Victor
Givet, 1895-Ixelles, 1964
By Victor Demanet
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Art Deco male archer. Brons with green sheen on black marble base.
Size: H 59cm with
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1933 Male
Red
Men Nude Portrait Study Oil Painting by Olga von Mossig-Zupan
By Olga von Mossig-Zupan
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite 1933 Art Deco male men nude portrait oil painting by Austrian artist, Olga von Mossig
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1933 Male
Blue
Men Nude Portrait Study Oil Painting by Olga von Mossig-Zupan
By Olga von Mossig-Zupan
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite 1933 Art Deco male men nude portrait oil painting by Austrian artist, Olga von Mossig
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1933 Male
White
Men Nude Portrait Study Oil Painting by Olga von Mossig-Zupan
By Olga von Mossig-Zupan
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite 1933 Art Deco male men nude portrait oil painting by Austrian artist, Olga von Mossig
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bronze Age Statue by Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Warlingham, GB
Large French Art Deco spelter male statue by Demetre Chiparus. This is the largest version of this
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Giulio Ciniglia Sculpture, a Large Torso of a Nude Man in White Ceramic, Lamp
By Guilio Ciniglia
Located in London, GB
figure in Art Deco style. Arms raised holding a lamp over his head. With a large original lampshade in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art deco copper relief wall panel exotic veiled male bedouin sculpture
Located in Norwich, GB
exotic Bedouin man, veiled and mysterious. It is a testimony of the art deco era's love affair with
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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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. - 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 is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What 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.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 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.
- 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.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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