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Art Deco Ironwork Coffee or Side Table with Black White Marble Top
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco iron table, custom made exclusively for Art Deco Collection in the original Fer Forge
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
1940s Palatial Scale Art Deco Gold Sconces Ruhlmann Style-set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rare palatial sized Ruhlmann style(as last photo shown) Art Deco set of 6 sconces, very heavy
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Tea / Coffee Set Model Ruhlmann Porcelaine de Limoges A. Vignaud
Located in Crespieres, FR
A. Vignaux and its model name is Ruhlmann and when we see why looking at the cup and saucer. All
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in the style of Emile-Jaques Ruhlman
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
A timeless pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in the style of Ruhlmann. Solid Oak frames with a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1930
s French Art Deco Dining Set
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's French Art Deco Dining Set. Marble Base. Nice Lacquer Finish. Purchased at the Paris Flea
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Vintage 1930s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Satinwood
$6,900 / set
Art Deco Dining Table with in the style of Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco double-pedestal dining table in rare redwood burl veneers with stepped top detail
Category
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Tables
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces with Geometric Skyscraper Pattern 19" Wide
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Newburgh, NY
One pair of 1930s French Art Deco in polished nickel and frosted glass. One of the sconces has
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Sevres and Ruhlmann Rare Bronze and Porcelain Vase, circa 1931
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Sevres / Ruhlmann rare bronze and porcelain vase, circa 1931.
Designed by A. Leduc , the shape was
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Art Deco Leather Bar Stool with Wood Frame for Hospitality
By Maurice Dufrêne, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
The Art Deco period had its hype during the 1930. Art Deco design represents modernism turned into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Curved Art Deco Leather or Velvet Dining Chair with Lacquered Wood Frame
By Maurice Dufrêne, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
The Art Deco period had its hype during the 1930. Art Deco design represents modernism turned into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lalou Mirror by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann for La Chance
By La Chance
Located in FR
1928 by Art Deco superstar
Jacques Emile Ruhlmann.
The mirror is composed of three simple parts: a
Category
2010s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
$1,306 / item
Lalou Mirror by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann for La Chance
By La Chance
Located in FR
1928 by Art Deco superstar
Jacques Emile Ruhlmann.
The mirror is composed of three simple parts: a
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2010s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Birch
$1,125 / item
Ruhlmann style, Macassar Ebony Centre Table, circa 1970 Produced in Harrods
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
surface scratches
Age: 1970
Style: Art Deco
Material: Macassar Ebony
Condition: Very good
Dimensions: 87 H
Category
Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Tables
Materials
Wood, Macassar
Drouant
Armchair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Paris, FR
, Ruhlmann, éditions du regard, Paris, 1983, p. 92, 126, 266.
Ruhlmann, un génie de l'art déco, catalogue
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$83,070
"Cuellar" Wing Chair, Model 101AR/221NR
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Paris, FR
In amaranth, with visible frame going all-over the back and the
armrests with flat cuffs resting on the front upright. The low band
rests on two bead-shaped legs in gilded bronze w...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Other
Macassar Ebony Console
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Cambridge, MA
Beautiful Art Deco Macassar ebony console in the style of Ruhlmann. The console top edge is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
$11,800
Art Deco Occasional Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Ruhlmann Style Art Deco Occasional Mahogany Table with Burled Oval Top Resting on Inset Fluted and
Category
Vintage 1930s French End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Gold Occasional Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Deco Ruhlmann Inspired Gilded Circular Occasional Table Supported on Elegant Tall Shaped and
Category
Vintage 1930s French End Tables
Materials
Wood
Tycoon
s Art Deco Onyx Urn Table Lamps with Gilt Bronze Decorative Motif Trim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
For a Connoisseur of Style and Design to Your Home!!
Superb rare Jaques-Emile Ruhlmann manner Art
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Gold Plate, Bronze
Art Deco Fall Front Secretaire Cabinet in the Manner of Jules Leleu, Paris, 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare French Art Deco golden burl Amboyna secretaire, in the manner of Jules Leleu, celebrated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Custom Orsay Armchair
By Foley
Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Interpreted from a Classic French Art Deco Ruhlmann design. Elegantly tapered legs and gently
Category
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,100 / item
Jean Besnard Ceramic Lamp
By Jean Besnard
Located in Paris, FR
A small ceramic lamp by Jean Besnard, the famous French Art Deco ceramicist.
Ruhlmann used to
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Cabinet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This vintage cabinet was designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. It is crafted from dark ebonized wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ruhlmann, Art Deco Genius, French Book, 2002 Exhibition in Museum des Années 30
By Rhulmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ruhlmann, Genie de l'Art Deco (Ruhlmann Art Deco Genius), a special edition of the French magazine
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Early 2000s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Sofa, Inspired of Architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Inspired of architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Art Deco Tulip sofa
Materiel: Mahogany
Completely
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
French Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period desk in the Émile -Jacques Ruhlmann style. Ebonized mahogany with a high
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Antique Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Armchair, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Ruhlmann Style armchair
Additional information:
Materials: Leather, Mahogany
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Signed Ruhlmann Pink Granite Sculpture
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture, signed Ruhlmann, pink granite. Provenance: family object, Lyon region
The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Art Deco Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann Style Dressing Table
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Kingston, NY
Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann style Art Deco dressing table, France, "chinoise laquee" abstract eggshell
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Sideboard / Cabinet by Jacques Émile Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco tradition, stands as a unique figure of the era. Without formal training in furniture design
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20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Sideboard / Cabinet by Jacques Émile Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco tradition, stands as a unique figure of the era. Without formal training in furniture design
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Style French Art Deco Buffet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare French Art Deco buffet or credenza of beautiful Brazilian rosewood with intense
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Two-Door Armoire after Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco two-door armoire features ebonized trim on bow front, high gloss walnut doors and
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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Art Deco Bronze Pendant by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Holophane ceiling pendants, designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann for 'Galerie Le Bon Marché
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Art Deco Burl Wood Dry Bar After Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carved Art Deco medallion handles. Totally mirrored interior with glass shelves. Non stop glamour
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Exquisite Art Deco Vanity in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vanity features a fluted and tapered leg design. It is made of rosewood, walnut and ebony and accented with black lacquer with stylized brass pulls and an arched bevele...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Small Art Deco Style Alabaster Chandelier, Style of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco style contemporary chandelier, made in the style of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann's designs
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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Lamp, Alabaster, Silvered Bronze Base after Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alabaster shade on a deco design bronze base. Antique silvered base in the style of Ruhlmann. A
Category
1990s North American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Extension Dining Table, circa 1929
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful and rare example, Art Deco extension table, model 1315 NR, circa 1929, Stampted Ruhlmann
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Macassar
Art Deco Vanity / Occasional Chair in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco vanity / occasional chair in the manner of Ruhlmann features decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Elegant Art Deco Side Chair in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco side chair in the manner of Ruhlmann features an ebonized walnut frame and
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Art Deco Dining Table by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage French art deco dining table by noted designer Jacques Emile Ruhlmann. The piece has a
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style French Art Deco Monumental Console Table
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Art Deco monumental console table, sofa table, or hall table
In the manner
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20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Stool with Fluted Detailing
X-Form Base
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco stool in the style of Ruhlmann with X-form base and ribbed, column like legs that descend
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Benches
Art Deco Side Table in the Manner of Emile Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully made and rarely seen drawer stand in the manner and style of Emile Ruhlmann. Fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Burl
Spectacular Pair of Art Deco Andirons in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Andirons features fluted detailing such as the concave rows of polished
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20th Century French Art Deco Andirons
Exceptional Art Deco Fire Tool Set in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This fire tool set features a brush and poker set on a polished chrome and brass stand designed with fluted details and sphere accents on the top of each tool and the holder.Please n...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Art Deco Vanity Chair in the Manner of Ruhlmann in Ebonized Walnut
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco vanity chair in the manner of Ruhlmann in ebonized walnut and upholstered in smoked
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Art Deco Inspired Flip Table Pair in a Jacques Ruhlmann Manner
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of two Art Deco inspired flip side tables in a Jacques Ruhlmann Manner. The tables feature
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Wood
Period Art Deco Mahogany Credenza in Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Essex, MA
Period Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Credenza, open Interior of Birch, original Hardware, ivory
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Birch, Laminate
Elegant Art Deco Side/Vanity Chair in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco side chair in the manner of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann features an ebonized
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Credenza in the Manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco Macassar ebony sideboard in the manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. This four-door credenza
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Macassar
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Credenza in the Manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco Macassar ebony sideboard in the manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. This four-door and two
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Macassar
Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Leather Armchair after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An incredibly well conceived chair in almost identical replication of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar
French Art Deco Black Lacquer
Walnut Occasional Chair, Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco occasional chair was realized in France circa 1930, in the manner of the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Art Deco French E.J Ruhlmann Bookcase, Hardwood, Brass and Lemongrass
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind refined bookcase by E.J Ruhlman workshop French Art Deco, in an refined hardwood and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Vanity in the Manner of Ruhlmann in Book Matched Mahogany
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco vanity in the manner of Ruhlmann features two drawers, a scrolled pedestal
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vanities
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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 is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
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Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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