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Art Deco Pewter Bowl by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1931
By Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco pewter bowl designed and crafted by the renowned Swedish firm CG Hallberg in 1931
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Brown Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ALP
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Pale Pink Frosted Glass
Chrome Globe Flush Mount, Sweden 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
typical of Swedish lighting from the 1940s. Its combination of gentle pastel color and subtle Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Swedish Polished Pewter Handled Vase/Jug by JL Hultman
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Makers mark engraved on underside. With an ornate leaf-shaped mouth and a geometric brass meander decoration. Dent on backside.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Nittsjo Keramik, Bo Fajans, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Vase, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), 1933
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, in 1933. Well-proportioned drop
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Mocca Cups Set
Royal Lyx
, Yellow
Gold 1930s by GEFLE, Sweden
By Gefle
Located in Andernach, DE
''royal luxury''.
Made around 1930 or shortly thereafter.
Late Art Deco until the middle of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Einar Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Einar Luterkort
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Einar Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Blue Art Deco
Sgrafitto
Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920
By Josef Ekberg, Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze.
Made by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing green glaze and hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Box by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware lidded box with amazing green glaze and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze and hand
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
By SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Merlot Red Ceramic Vide-Poche by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1960s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This rare and exquisite shell dish from Gabriel features a striking Art Deco design, numbered 746
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Grace Art Deco Wool Short Pile Carpet by Martha Gahn
By Märtha Gahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
exemplary Swedish Grace, as art deco was called there, pile carpet.
Incredibly supple and soft. In
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror from GAB, Sweden in 1935
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror inside from GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Blue Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace vase with amazing blue hare's fur glaze.
Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Decò / Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Brescia, Brescia
exquisite piece blends the sophisticated lines of Art Decò with the refined simplicity of Swedish Grace
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Rörstrand, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. Some slight wear to
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped with makers mark
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. Some slight wear to the
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition. Some wear to the gold, but
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Twin Arm Art Deco Floor Lamp in the style of Bjerkås Armatur of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A sculptural twin arm art deco floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck sections, and leaping deer
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bronze Art Deco Jardiniere by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze jardiniere with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Lustre Bowl, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. The gold is a bit
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,154 Sale Price
25% Off
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only some light wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Crackle Glazed Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco bowl with crackle glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Crackle Glazed Dish by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By Röstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco dish with crackle glaze. Details in hand painted gold.
Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Art Deco Candlesticks by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Art Deco candlesticks with amazing glaze.
Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Off-white Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Christer Heijl for Töreboda, Sweden, 1940s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Christer Heijl for Töreboda
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Pewter Pair of Candle Holders by JL Hultman, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1933
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Bochum, NRW
leaping deer or antelope—evoke both Art Deco geometry and Nordic naturalism. The pewter surface retains a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Nittsjo Keramik, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace / Scandinavian Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
By Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
Great condition.
Signed 'JE', '1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, Akta Brons, Gunnar Nylund, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace Art Deco Intarsia Bar Cabinet End Table by Mjölby Intarsia c. 1930
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi-functional rolling cabinet that is an outstanding example of the Swedish Grace (Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Birch, Elm, Zebra Wood
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Green Art Deco Globe Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and large Art Deco globe vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fine 1920´s Elegant Art Deco Unique Swedish Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swedish 1920s black leather Art Deco club chairs with bentwood frame, fine carving details
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
, Sweden.
Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern look with that vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Art Deco Swedish Silver 3 Branch Candelabras Candlesticks C.G.Hallberg 1927
By CG Hallberg
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant pair of antique Art Deco silver three branch candelabrum/candlesticks, C G Hallberg
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Gorgeous Art Deco Pendant in Brass and Blue Frosted Glass, Swedish Grace 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
of the Art Deco era. Its striking blue glass shade, almost 60cm wide, with a shallow profile, is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fluted Art Deco Bronze Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s.
By SVM Handarbete 1, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, fluted Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. In the form of a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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Swedish Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish art deco you’re looking for. Each Swedish art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and birch. There are 2460 variations of the antique or vintage Swedish art deco you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Swedish 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 Swedish art deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish art deco over the years, but those crafted by Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kåge and Josef Ekberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Swedish Art Deco?
Prices for a Swedish art deco start at $1 and top out at $143,750 with the average selling for $2,619.
Questions About Swedish 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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