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Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Diamond
$520 Sale Price
38% Off
Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s.
A lovely shell shaped
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved 3 Color Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
1925 Art Deco
14k yellow gold
Gram weight: 22.18 grams
6.0 x 3.6 xm hand carved natural shell cameo
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Clam Shell Table Light in Brass and Oak, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very early table light with adjustable clam shell shade. Besides the centerpiece in stained oak
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$554 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Tall Pastel Pink Art Deco Shell Motif Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pastel blush pink art deco ceramic table lamp. This piece will be a great addition to a grand
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Fine French Art Deco Black and White Egg Shell Lacquer Round Side Table
By Jean Dunand
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual and rare egg shell lacquer geometric patterned gueridon, round top with three-legged
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Eggshell
Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
an interior of many styles, from Art Deco to contemporary.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 19.5 inches
Width: 6
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Convertible Brooch - 14k Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Carved Shell Cameo
Style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950 Art Deco Gio Ponti Style Brass Wood Shell Decor Shield Wall Mirror Italy
By Paolo Buffa, (After) Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 1950s whimsical Brass Shell Top Decoration Mirror with round edges in the Style of Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1920
s Small Italian Deco Shell Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Italian Frosted Glass Sea Shell Pendant is 19" tall and 14" in diameter. It has
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Restored Art Deco Rattan Shell Back Rattan Sectional Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco Paul T. Frankl inspired sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Art Deco Pink Glass Shell Light Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French art deco light fixtures with pink glass insets. 3 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
This Mid-Century Deco Revival
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,492 Sale Price
20% Off
Shell Column by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Shell
$5,110 / item
Art Deco plaster shell wall light in the style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and age: small chips
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan / Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs.
Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde
These will require reupholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large Silver Plated Sea Shell Plate Hollywood Regency Art Deco Italian 1970s
Located in London, GB
of nature.
Imported from 1970s Italy, it seamlessly blends the 1940s Art Deco elegant influences
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1 of the 3 Pairs of Art Deco Style Milk Glass Shell Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights have the shape of a shell, in typical art deco lines. They would be a winning addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect the light in a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Silver
White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Three Graces Cameo Ring - 14k Filligree
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Art Deco
Metal Content: 14k White Gold, 14k Yellow Gold, & 14k Rose Gold
Stone Information
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
By Richard Etts
Located in Atlanta, GA
, who was riffing on the Art Deco style. It gives a soft warm backlight when lit.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
STUNNING 1911 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal shell dish for Christian Baptisms
The piece is fully
Category
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$549 Sale Price
20% Off
STUNNING 1931 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1931 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal dish for Christian Baptisms
The pie...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$329 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Shell
Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k
14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5
Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Cabinet in Wood, Glass
Brass Featuring Shell artwork, Mouna by R‘Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The MOUNA Separator is a captivating example of Art Deco–inspired design, created through a
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,405 / item
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,405 / item
Art Deco Necklace Shell Pink and Light Yellow Uranium Glass on Gold Tone Wire
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gold tone necklace featuring fabulous shell pink and light yellow faceted uranium glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the exotic nature of Art Deco design with this mesmerizing vintage console table! Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Console in Brown Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The console table PLUTON is made of a polished shell marquetry in brown colour.
It has two drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$9,173 / item
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k En Habille SZ 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4
Era: Art Deco
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Carved Shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table II by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural piece. The black shell inlaid top sits on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell inlaid top sits on clusters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
rectangle side table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell inlaid top sits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
breakast table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and elegant piece. The black pen shell inlaid top sits on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sidetable by Kifu Paris is dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell inlaid top sits on clusters of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen
Sea Shell Nesting Tables with Brass Details, Contemporary, In Stock
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed nesting tables in shagreen and sea shell with brass inlays. An organic style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Designed by Jacob and Josef Kohn, these Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs feature pressed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Sculptural Dining Table in Shell
Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid top is sleek and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Dining Table in Shell
Stainless Steel by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid top is sleek and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Shell
$15,235 / item
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Shell
$15,235 / item
French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Art Deco period inlaid burlwood travailleuse / work table, in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Brass
Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fluted Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$9,285 / item
Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Organic Shape, Contemporary
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Polished Nickel Shell Motif Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of polished nickel fireplace tools with stylized shell handles and base. Recently
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Nickel
$2,600 / set
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
” shagreen. Each shell is hand-selected before it is inlaid creating a one of a kind piece each time. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Mother of Pearl, and the sophisticated charm of Tahitian grey shell, all harmoniously brought together to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
$296 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Bakelite and Brass Shell Suite
Located in New York, NY
on the Art Deco suite from the 1930s.
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry
Shell Inlaid Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table by Kifu Paris is both dramatic and organic its unique design. The black pen shell inlaid top sits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table by Kifu Paris is both dramatic and organic its unique design. The black pen shell inlaid top sits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table by Kifu Paris is both dramatic and organic its unique design. The black pen shell inlaid top sits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections.
The Paris based label has distinguished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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Shell Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic shell art deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and shell, every shell art deco was constructed with great care. There are 220 variations of the antique or vintage shell art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 228 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shell art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell art deco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell art deco over the years, but those crafted by R
Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Shell Art Deco?
A shell art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,219, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $61,546.
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 Shell Art Deco
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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