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French Art Deco Sculpture Male Nude Fisherman with Boat Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
stone base.
Artist / maker:
Max Le Verrier.
Signature / marks:
M. Le Verrier.
Style:
Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Sculpture Male Nude with Lion, Lion Tamer, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description:
Lion tamer.
Art Deco sculpture of a male nude walking with lion.
Artist / Maker
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Bronze Art Deco Period Male Figure on a Portoro Marble Base, circa 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artfully sculpted reclining male nude figure mounted atop a base of portoro marble.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
French Art Deco Sculpture of Three Male Nude Athletes by Pierre Le Fagauys, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Typical Art Deco sculpture of three athletes by the well known French artist Pierre Le Faguays
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Icarus, an Art Deco Sculpture of a Winged Male Nude Attributed to Schmidt Hofer
By Otto Schmidt Hofer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Icarus. Often related to Airplanes and Aviation items.
Art Deco metal sculpture of an athletic
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Sculpture of a Male Nude Walking with Lion Belluaire Max Le Verrier 192
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of a male nude walking with lion. Belluaire, Art Deco sculpture modelled as an
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Male Archer by Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Archer, a bronze sculpture of a kneeling man holding a bow by the French artist Pierre Le Faguays with a nice green patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Bookends by Compton Pottery with Nude Male Archer
By Robert Compton Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of painted ceramic bookends, featuring a kneeling nude male archer, are very fine and
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Unique 1930s Art Deco Nude Male Archer Sculpture by J. Dommisse
Located in Antwerp, BE
An expressive and awesome Belgian terracotta sculpture, signed J. Dommisse and stamped.
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco revival hand made plaster bust of a male monogrammed MK
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice looking art deco revival plaster bust of a man monogrammed MK. It has a green felt base. We
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art deco bronze sculpture of a male nude by Maurice Guiraud Rivière, 1930
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Antwerp, BE
:
Guiraud Rivière
Style:
Art Deco.
Date:
1930.
Material:
Bronze, green patina.
Portor marble base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Icarus, an Art Deco Sculpture of a Winged Male Nude Attributed to Schmidt Hofer
By Otto Schmidt Hofer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Icarus.
Art Deco metal sculpture of an athletic man with stylized wings.
Attributed to Otto
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Idealized Athletes" Drawings of Male and Female Figures, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
impossibly perfect male and female heads, each with laurel sprigs behind their ears, and with abstracted Art
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Drawings
"Seated Male Nude, " Drawing by Joe Waano Gano
By Joe Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
America's first Indian artists to train in the Western art tradition. Born a Cherokee Indian (his name
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Italian Male Nude Oil Painting on Wood Panel, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
nude oil painting on a wood panel. This Italian Art Deco oil painting dates from the 1930s. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood
French Ceramic Wall Sculpture of a Male Nude
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unusual wall sculpture depicting a nude male is composed of three separate ceramic slabs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Jean De Roncourt Spelter Male Figure, 1930
s
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Fulton, CA
Art Deco spelter sculpture of a hunter with spear by Jean de Roncourt. French, Circa. 1930. Mounted
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco male bronze with
crossbow. Highly stylized sculpture
rests on black
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Nude Athlete with Laurel Leaves, " Monumental Nude Male Painting by Buthaud
By René Buthaud
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scale -- was executed by one of the masters of Art Deco in France. Buthaud is best known for a wide
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Male Nude Figure, after Auguste Rodin Bronze Sculpture, Numbered
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Sofia, BG
After Auguste Rodin bronze sculpture
Male nude figure
Stamped and numbered 5 / 99
Measure
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Bent Over, " Finely Detailed Drawing of Nude Male Figure by Zimmerman
By Paul Zimmerman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely detailed and beautifully drawn, this depiction of a nude male figure in a bent over position
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Carl Martin-Hansen: Porcelain Figure of Male in National Dress, Greenland
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Martin-Hansen: Porcelain figure of male in national dress (Greenland). Royal Copenhagen, Queen
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
"Male Nude with Cocked Pelvis, " Superb 1930s Drawing by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
drawing depicts a male nude with his pelvis cocked to the right, and his left leg pushing up against his
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Stylized Art Deco Ceramic Bust
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic bust of male head with
distinct Art Deco detailing and
stylized feautres. In
Category
20th Century Ceramics
"Many Hands, " Rare Surrealist Lithograph with Male Nudes by John Lear, 1930s
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Cadmus, Lear was fascinated with the male nude, and returned to this subject again and again
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints
"Wrestling the Lion, " Rare Nude Male Sculpture by Fritz Behn
By Fritz Behn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bronze depicts a strong male figure pulling open the jaw of a lion in his attempt to overcome his
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Footballer, " Rare, Early Drawing of Semi-Nude Male with Football by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
male figure in various settings and positions, Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Male Nude Torso, " Large and Very Fine Terra Cotta Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly sculpted, molded and patinated, this large terra cotta nude sculpture is mounted on a wood base and fitted as a table lamp. The artist gave the surface a dark, antiqued pati...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Half Size Sculpture Male Nude with Sledgehammer
Gerhard Adolf Janensch 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive half size cast iron sculpture by Gerhard Adolf Janensch of a male nude with sledgehammer
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Sculpture of a Male Nude by Hans Retzbach, Germany, 1919
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique sculpture of a standing male nude.
By Hans Retzbach, German 1887-1976.
Signature: H
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Centerpiece with Three Nude Men Guiraud Riviere 1930
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture centerpiece with three men signed by Maurice Guiraud Rivière. Bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Eros - Bronze Sculpture of a Winged Male Nude by Rene Andrei 1930
By René Andrei
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of Eros.
By Rene Andrei (1906-1987)
a French sculptor.
He received
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Man in Plaid Jacket, " Glowing Portrait of Handsome Male Figure, Depression Era
By Eben Farrington Comins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
His face glowing and his eyes piercing, this portrait of a young man in a plaid coat and walker hat is striking. Given his informal dress and flushed face, the observer might wonder ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique bronze sculpture male nude Ganymede with eagle by Sautner 1910
By Franz Sautner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ganymede and the eagle.
Devine hero in Greek mythology.
Artist: Franz Sautner (Germany, 1872-1945)
Signature: Sautner.
Date:
1910.
Material:
Patinated bronze.
Marble base. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Rectangular Shape Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco-inspired pendant that can be worn by both male and female.
Information
Style: Art Deco
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Spelter Ice Skater Figure Attributed to Josef Lorenzl, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully detailed and crafted Art Deco male ice skater figure in silvered spelter dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
Bronze Sculpture of a Male Nude with Torch by A. Puttemans, Belgium, 1912
By Auguste Puttemans
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze sculpture of a male nude holding a flaming torch.
This is the reduced version of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture Male Nude Athlete by Paul Leibküchler, 1910 H. 26 inch
By Paul Leibküchler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze sculpture Of a male nude athlete with Stone.
Signature / Marks: Leibküchler fec
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Male Nude Athlete Playing Shot Put by B. Ebe, 1930
By Burkhart Ebe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description:
Antique sculpture of a male nude athlete playing shot put.
Artist: Burkhart Ebe
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco by Geza De Vegh for Lamberton Scammell Porcelain Figure Heads
By Geza De Vegh, Lamberton Scammell
Located in New York, NY
A truly gorgeous duo of male and female Art Deco figural heads sculptured by Geza De Vegh for
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
DECO FIREPLACE ANDIRONS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stylized 1930’s nickel-plated fireplace andirons. Art Deco style male and female masks
Category
20th Century American Andirons
$4,500
Kupur Three American Art Deco Sculptures Male Female Figurative Modernism WPA
Located in New York, NY
Three American Male and Female Art Deco figurative sculptures, c. 1930–1940, WPA era. Silver over
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Muscular Male Nude with Bulging Muscles Art Deco
By John R. Grabach
Located in Miami, FL
John Grabach studied with the renowned anatomist George B. Bridgeman at the Art Students League and
Category
1940s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Board
Art Deco male athlete harlequin with guitar by deaf artist cubist painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning oil on canvas in the purest art deco style by French born Jean Hanau. It depicts a
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Cerused 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 Decorative Art
Striking Art Deco Plaque with Nude Male by Goodrich
By Medallic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and classic example of Art Deco sculpture during the Depression, this plaque was issued by B
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Male Nude, Young Warrior, Mythological Roman Symbolist French Art Deco
Located in Norwich, GB
left, there is a trace of a second figure, a tribal male carrying a bow.
The mythological scene is
Category
1910s Symbolist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Plywood
Large 1950s British Art Deco Mythological Male Nude Soldier Jason versus Spartoi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British School, Jason Versus the Spartoi, an Art Deco style male nude warrior standing before the emerging
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Art Deco Porcelain Figural Male Female Table Lamps by Lenox, circa 1940s
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
His and her busts, very Art Deco with brass base.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Whimsical Art Deco Drawing of a Young Male Nude, "Swimmer Among the Stars"
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Whimsical, Art Deco Style Drawing of a Young Male Nude Model Swimming, "Swimmer Among the Stars
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Ink
A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by
Category
1930s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
Pair of Art Deco Nude Male Discus Thrower Bookends
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of sculptural nude male discus thrower bookends, circa 1930s, each in iron. Good
Category
20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Iron
Charming Pair of Male and Female Toilet Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming pair of male and female Toilet Signs
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls no home
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Painting of Elusive Male Nude by Aimee Seyfort
By Aimee Seyfort
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco painting of Elusive Male Nude, entitled "The Vine", by Aimée Seyfort, circa 1940s. Retains
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Cubist Male Nude, " Gorgeous Art Deco Painting by Williams, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this Art Deco/Cubist painting was executed by A. Williams in 1938. The male figure is confidently
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
"The Whisperer, " Striking Art Deco Nude Black Male Sculptural Relief
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black male figure, whispering into the ear of an unseen companion, once graced the lobby of an Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Art Deco Male and Female Golfers Bookends
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of solid brass well detailed bookends. Sporting golf attire from the 1920s, wonderful condition with good weight (for book support).
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
- Are Art Deco rings timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
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