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French Art Deco Dining Chairs in Macassar Set of Eight Refinished Reupholstered
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Art Deco Dining Chairs in Macassar, France, circa 1930s. This set of eight dining
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Wood, Macassar
A Composition of Graphic Warmth: French Art Deco Sideboard in Cocobolo, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
at the confluence of Art Deco and the emergent modernism of mid-century France—a moment when clarity
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Cocobolo
Art Deco Cocktail Table with Fluted Black Lacquer Supports and Glass Top
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco style cocktail table was realized- in the manner of Ruhlmann- in the United
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Art Deco Burl and Leather Dining Chairs After Ruhlman -Set of 4
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dine in ultimate Art Deco opulence with this exquisite set of four vintage dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red leather and wood Art Deco French armchair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Jacques Emile Ruhlmann style red leather and wood Art Deco armchair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with Gold Leaf Doors, circa 1930s, Restored
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in manner of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann would work great in an Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Post-Modern
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,500 Sale Price
39% Off
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 24" diameter Art Deco style ceiling pendants shows many of the design characteristics made
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
$6,300 Sale Price
25% Off
French Art Deco Satin Dimple Glass
Brass Pendant / Flush Mount Fixture, 1925
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless and rare French Art Deco period fixture / flush mount ./ pendant composed of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Elegant French Art Deco Table, Macassar, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Dining table, Macassar, France, 1940s.
Majestic centre table in Macassar. This Art Deco table
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s
By Paul Follot, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of Art Deco chairs, France, 1920s. The chairs are currently undergoing restoration and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Bench
By André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Francisque Chaleyssin, Jules Leleu, Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Bench. This lovely period French Art Deco walnut bench dates to the 1930's with a U
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$4,250
Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s
By Jules Leleu, Maurice Dufrêne, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful sculptural Art Deco English chair from the 1930s. Sold for customer to reupholster in
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White
Gilt Legs 1980s Copy
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Richard Himmel, Interior Crafts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designers Club.
References:
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1983, pp. 33, 80, 134
Category
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Two Tiered Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France 1940
s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Large two tiered coffee table in oak in the manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1930
s Art Déco ceramic table lamp signed Thicot
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1930's Studio pottery ceramic lamp showing a frieze of horses
Great condition
No shade included , Dimensions given without shade
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Style 1980s Black Lacquer Gilt Accents U-Shape Console Table
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Interior Crafts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chic 1980s classic French Art Deco style console table, after Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining / Side Chairs, Brown Velvet, Ruhlman Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining / Side Chairs, Brown Velvet, Ruhlman Style
Set of 6 polished
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Art Deco Table Attributed To Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Table Attributed To Jules Leleu.
This handsome period French Art Deco table
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Sycamore
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Bench by Michel Roux-Spitz circa 1925
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Michel Roux-Spitz
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Art Deco Bench in Burled Walnut in a sleek, modern U Shaped, 'Waterfall
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of 1930s danish art deco armchairs reupholstred in premium brown sheepskin.
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Fritz Hansen, Paul Follot
Located in København K, 84
A distinguished pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s, exemplary of the period’s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Art Deco Chandelier, Made of Three Fringes of Pearls and Metal, circa 1930
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sue et Mare
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chandelier, made of three fringes of pearls and metal, style Sue et Mare, Ruhlmann.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Four 20th Century French Ruhlmann Style Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four 20th Century French Art Deco walnut bridge style armchairs in the manner of Ruhlmann
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By Thonet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ruhlmann, Genius of Art Deco
The Photographic Art of Hoyningen-Huene
The Decorative Arts in France
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs Attributed To Jacques Adnet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Dominique, Jacques Adnet, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Club chairs by Jacques Adnet.
Pair of French club chairs or lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
An ART-DECO MODERNIST CUBIST GUERIDON + 4 SIDE TABLE DRAWERS, France 1930
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in PARIS, FR
, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubsit, beautiful construction of geometrical, circular and rounded elements, at
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
French Art Deco Credenza with Mirrored Doors After Jules Leleu
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Domin
Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco credenza with mirrored doors after Jules Leleu.
Glamorous French Art Deco Jules
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Monumental Gilded Bronze Chandelier in the Style of Ruhlmann
By Augstell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous handcrafted gilded bronze eight-light chandelier in the Art Deco style in the style of
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Wallpapers "JER", Jacques Emile Rulhmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Geneve, CH
designed during the roaring 1920s by Art Deco superstar Jacques Emile Ruhlmann. This re-edition highlights
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Natural Varnished Walnut "Lalou" Mirror, Jacques Emile Rulhmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Geneve, CH
join La Chance collection. Lalou was originally design in 1928 by Art Deco superstar Jacques Emile
Category
2010s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Black Lacquered Birch "Lalou" Mirror, Jacques Emile Rulhmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Geneve, CH
La Chance collection. Lalou was originally design in 1928 by Art Deco superstar Jacques Emile
Category
2010s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
A Composition of Sculptural Reserve: French Cocobolo Sideboard with Diamond base
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
architectural poise. Realized in France during the 1960s, it reflects the quiet convergence of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb rare 1940s / 1950s oversized club chair reminiscent of Maison Gouffe / Jean Royere. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, dark grey (with a hint of brown) pure alpaca fabric...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Maxime Old French Art Deco single armchair in sycamore
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ruhlmann, the eminent French Art Deco designer. In Ruhlmann’s Atelier he learned the precise production
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
French Art Deco Cabinet by Maxime Old, Rosewood with Parchment Doors
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
workshop of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, the eminent French Art Deco designer. In Ruhlmann’s Atelier he learned
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet
Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Nightstand Art Decò Radica di Noce by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
qualità, e sono in grado di competere con Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, leggenda dell'Art Déco francese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Two French Art Deco Console Tables Nickeled Trim attrib. Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Miami, FL
attributed to Alfred Porteneuve, the nephew of the Art Deco master, Jacques Emile Ruhlmann.
These stylish
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Superb Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frame and upholstered in an ivory premium 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in England. Av...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Superb Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frame and upholstered in an ivory premium 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in England. Available in C...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a luxurious grey 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwid...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$6,031 / item
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Drouet, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, ivory pure alpaca fabric. The chairs are quite ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushion and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe pure alpaca...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe (brown with a hint...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, p...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Alpaca
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$10,967 / set
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, p...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$6,031 / item
Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in E...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$10,692 / set
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
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Additional References: Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Italian Art Deco, Guglielmo Ulrich
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Art Deco chest of drawers , Walnut Root by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ruhlmann, leggenda dell'Art Déco francese. Collaborando con ebanisti di talento come Mario Quarti, ed
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and
Category
2010s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
$17,821 / item
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca fabr...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
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Ruhlmann Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ruhlmann art deco you’re looking for. Each ruhlmann art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 325 variations of the antique or vintage ruhlmann art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ruhlmann art deco — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ruhlmann art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pollaro and Alfred Porteneuve each produced at least one beautiful ruhlmann art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a Ruhlmann Art Deco?
The average selling price for a ruhlmann art deco at 1stDibs is $5,187, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About Ruhlmann 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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