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Art Deco Style Hand Carved Marble Ashtray in Arabescato and Ondascura
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
artisans at our studio in Mexico City. The materials, colors and shapes are also inspired by the Art Deco
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

1966 Iberia, Mexico Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
founded in 1927 and continues strong to this day. With brilliant Art Deco design depicting a city scene in
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Big Size Art Deco Blue Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Big Size pendant light made in milk glass circular shade rare
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Distinctive figural carving and superb natural colour make
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Agate

LB offers Vintage Mexican Malachite Sterling pendant Venetian Ceramic necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large, Vintage, Mexican, Malachite, Sterling Silver pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Hammered Sterling Silver Decorative Bowl, Mexico, 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hammered .925 sterling silver bowl by unknown Mexican designer 1950's Measures
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Style Brass Table Lamp with Painted Brass Shade
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
significance for Art Deco and makes accessories like these very authentic. Inspiration for the lamp came from
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass, Absolutely a
Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Side Style Table in Oak with Ebony Veneer and Bronze Inlays
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
use ebony wood which is very representative in Art Deco furniture. American Empire is a French
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking and architecturally bold Art Deco metal frame, sourced directly from the estate of
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Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Tin

Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
finishes and the geometric shapes are representing of the Art Deco movement, which was the biggest
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze

Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. This oversized lighter
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Side Table in Oak with Bronze Inlays and Marble Cover with Brass 2
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
presence with combinations of materials that are characteristic of the Art Deco movement. We named this
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Lamp in Brass, Finish in Polished Nickel, Lamp Shade with Embroidery 1
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
colors. Multifaceted forms of cubism reveal a special geometry of Art Deco, which also combines elements
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Oak Side Table with Brass Inlays and Marble Cover with Brass 1
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
presence with combinations of materials that are characteristic of the Art Deco movement. We named this
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1950 s Mexico Brass, Copper Abalone Sculpture Serving Pieces Bowl Los Castillo
By Salvador Teran
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large decorative butterfly and grasshopper sculpture bowls from Mexico circa 1950's. In the style
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter, fantastic patina.
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Lights Beautiful Long Chains Made of Brass
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Pair of Art Deco pendant lights made in milk glass Beautiful Long Chain
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

"New Mexico Panorama", Southwest Landscape Masterpiece, probably Frank Applegate
By Frank Applegate 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The scene, probably from northern New Mexico, is attributed to Applegate who lived and worked in the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Minimalist Metal Side End Drinks Table with Art Deco Influence
Located in New York, NY
A substantial rectangular metal side, end, or drinks table with Art Deco influence, Minimalist
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Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

"New Mexico Scene, " Large and Rare Landscape with Adobe Church
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful and haunting view of the New Mexico landscape, featuring a rosy-toned adobe church in the distance
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting
By Diego Rivera
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A spectacular example of early Mexican Muralism, condensed onto a plywood kitchen tabletop and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexican Lady In Hat Letter "V" Initial Pin Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Possibly Art deco. Marked "Mexico" "TP 60" Weight: 22.6gr Length: 3 Inches; Width: 1 7/8 Inches x 3
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Vintage 1920s Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Pair of Petite Mexican Brass Alpaca Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Dirilyte
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of petite Mexican brass & alpaca salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is in good
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20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bronze

"New Mexico River Valley, " 1920s Painting, Black, Green Blue, Attr. Applegate
By Frank Applegate 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This superbly painted view of the mountains framing a river valley in northern New Mexico is
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Original 1920s Travel Poster Advertising New Mexico and Arizona Rockies by Train
By Kenneth and William Willmarth
Located in London, GB
mystery travel by train. Stunning Art Deco design by the brothers Kenneth and William Willmarth ("The
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

"Young Man in Taxco", Portrait of Shirtless Mexican Youth, 1930s oil on canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Taxco was painted by Ralph Dwight Ayer in the 1930s, during a visit to Mexico's most renowned
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Elegant Jewelry Minimalism Red Magic
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x
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2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Green. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 8 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Clear. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 6 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Red. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 4 Handblown Cocktail Glasses Black. Inspired in Pre-Hispanic Art
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
cylindrical glass. These glasses are made of 100% recycled glass, mainly coca cola bottles, curiously Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mexican Fire Opal Minimal Studs With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.858g,D:1.24ct, Opal:2.36ct 15 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vivid oval-cut Gin & Grace Natural maxi can fire opal is the focal point of this dazzling ring. Exquisitely crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this gorgeous ring is h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 7.0 fire opal round-cut (1 pcs) 0.97 and Round-cut Diamond (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Textured Coral Reef Motif Ring with Mexican Fire Opal Mother of Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificence in opals, this ring boasts 3 fiery orange tone cabochon cut Mexican opals and a
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1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco, White Feldspar, Black Tourmaline and Glass Fusion Faceted Sculpture
By Pietra Gallery, Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
"Deco" This Feldspar and Tourmaline piece combined with fused transparent glass result in an Art
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2010s Mexican Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Tourmaline

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Contemporary Tribal and Modern Mexican Style
Located in Dallas, TX
same time. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Modern Mexican, Tribal, Contemporary, Art
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Margot de Taxco Cloisonne Lemon Bracelet, Brooch and Two Earrings Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. She opened her own workshop in 1948. Her work remains unique – influenced by her interest in Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver

1960s William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch and Earring Set
By William Spratling
Located in Point Richmond, CA
art and architecture at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, for eight years before going to Mexico in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant-Belt
By Hubert Harmon
Located in New York, NY
partially Hubert Harm " on, Mexico". 1940's Mexico, completely handmade. Necklace 24" x. 85". Flower
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Timeless early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet from the 1940's. High Art Deco styling with ingenious
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
, handmade in Mexico circa 1930's. Early Spratling signature. 2.5" x 2.25". Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
Named after the Spanish word for "Gossip", and inspired by the sharp yet voluminous shapes of 1940s men's tailoring, "Chisme" is a contemporary cocktail sofa that erases the line bet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Large 1940 s Embossed Tin over Wood Serving Bar Tray from Hermosillo, Sonora
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large embossed XXXX on tin veneer over wood serving tray from the artisans in Hermosillo, Sonora circa 1940. It is just over 2 feet wide. This tray has all the right age & patina wit...
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

LB Vintage Sterling Marcasite Turquoise drops necklace Mother of Pearl buckle
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Vintage Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Turquoise Mexican drop pendants with an antique Mother of
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Unique "Foto-Esculturas": assemble of hand carved painted wood and photography
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican middle-class family mantel pieces. These original objects were manufactured to remember relatives
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20th Century Mexican Art Deco Photography

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

William Spratling Sterling Silver Cheese Board with Knife
By William Spratling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Cheese board by William Spratling was created circa 1958 in Mexico; the board decoration has
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver "Hands" Belt Buckle by Hubert Harmon
By Hubert Harmon
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage sterling silver "hands" belt buckle by Hubert Harmon, circa 1940s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 8"W x .75"D x 1.25"H. I believe there is a small loo...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Mexican Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican art deco for your home. Each Mexican art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are 55 variations of the antique or vintage Mexican art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Mexican art deco, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican art deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Loyzaga, Luis Ortiz Monasterio and Orfeo Quagliata each produced at least one beautiful Mexican art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mexican Art Deco?

A Mexican art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,825, while the lowest priced sells for $32 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

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

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 Mexican Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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.