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Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
"Garden and Spindle, " Pair of Art Deco Paintings Celebrating the Swedish Home
By Simon Gate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by one of the greatest artists of the Swedish Grace movement -- Simon Gate, best known for
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelsticks with amazing patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Ystad Metall, art deco table top cigarette box, pewter
wood, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Forserum, SE
A strict, geometric, cube-shaped Art Deco cigarette box produced by the Swedish manufacturer Ystad
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Grace / Art Deco candle holders in pewter by Sylvia Stave, 1933.
By CG Hallberg, Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candle holders in pewter by Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg, Swedish Grace / Art Deco. With swedish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has perfect functionalist lines and proportions and makes a striking decorative piece.
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Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Swedish Grace Crystal Vase w. Silver Grapes Dragsted
Strombergshyttan
By Einar Dragsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
elegant Swedish grace - Art Deco Glamour piece suitable for olive stones, toothpicks, cigarettes or as a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by Ystad Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlesticks with amazing patina.
Designed by Carl-Einar
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has perfect functionalist lines and proportions and makes a striking decorative piece.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Birger Ekman Mjolby Swedish 1920s Art Deco Flush Ceiling Light
By Mjölby Intarsia, Birger Ekman
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1920 Swedish Grace marquetry wood designed flush ceiling lamp with light fisted
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$4,900 Sale Price
50% Off
A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish three-drawer circa 1950. The warm mahogany veneer is beautifully accented with intricate
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. Neoclassical arched column shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
"Sea Dragon Candle Stand", Large Art Deco Masterpiece, Wrought Iron, Sweden
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique and striking, this Art Deco-Modernist candle stand by Karl Einar Borgström depicts a highly
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg.
Sgraffito
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Heavy Orrefors Sweden Cut Crystal Art Deco Style Covered Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style heavy cut crystal round shape covered barware / tableware ice
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass with Blackened Wood Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art deco floor lamp made in a base of blackened wood and brass details with silver metal rod. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish 1930s Art Deco Glass Flush Ceiling Pendant by Glossner
By Glossner AB
Located in Bochum, NRW
An original Swedish 1930s handmade cut green crystal flush ceiling lighting or hanging pendant by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace / Art Deco, wall candle holders in earthenware, beautiful decor
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of wall candle holders by swedish manufacturer founded in 1925, Gabriel Keramik
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Candle Sconces
Materials
Earthenware
Rolf Engströmer Pewter Vase for FAK, Art Deco, Swedish Modern, 1935
By Rolf Engströmer, Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver
Located in Stockholm, SE
, reflects the refined aesthetics of the Art Deco movement. Featuring smooth, sculptural lines and a timeless
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1937
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful ceramic vase manufactured in Sweden at Bo Fajans and designed by Ewald Dahlskog in 1937
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Pewter Metal Hand Mirror with Koi Fish, 1920s, Swedish Grace
By Svenskt Tenn, Sylvia Stave, Estrid Ericson, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
of Art Deco that flourished during the 1920s. Known for combining classical restraint with modern
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
$667 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco - Daybed
Located in Hasselt, VLI
birch frame and accents. Northern European Art Deco.
Provenance: Stockholm, Sweden.
Shows light wear
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Birch
$18,987
Large Bronze Art Deco Lidded Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
By Nils Johan, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace lidded bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase. Beautiful glaze with foot and mouth detailed in gold.
Designed by Gunnar
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Pewter Terrine with Lid by GAB Sweden
By GAB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
20th Century, Sweden. This Art Deco pewter terrine with lid by GAB features arms decorated with
Category
20th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Rustic Beech Freestanding Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden.
A beautiful freestanding armchair with
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1937
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful ceramic vase manufactured in Sweden at Bo Fajans and designed by Ewald Dahlskog 1937
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Organic Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful ceramic Art Deco table lamp was made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
It has
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Bowl w. Horses by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Depicting horses jumping over obstacles
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with saucers.
Designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
High Style Art Deco Three-Armed Candelabra, Silvered Brass, Possibly Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this high style Art Deco candelabra features three candle bases, one at the top
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Gefle, Sweden. Set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gefle, Sweden, a set of four "Grand" Art Deco teacups with matching saucers.
Designed between 1925
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. ‘Argenta’ ceramic vase. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
‘Argenta’ ceramic vase. With silver decoration.
Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Elis Bergh Kosta, Sweden, 1930s
By Elis Bergh, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice set of 2 vases and one Carafe in Art Deco style. They are all made in Sweden at Kosta and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Rörstrand Art Deco Lidded Vases in Dark Blue Faience, Sweden, 1930-1940
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Rörstrand Art deco lidded vases in dark blue faience,
Sweden, 1930-1940s.
Measures
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Ceramics
Erik Fleming, Art Deco / Swedish Grace Pewter Table Lamp, Sweden, 1932.
By Just Andersen, Erik Fleming, Norrahammars Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Swedish Grace pewter table lamp.
Designed by renowned silversmith Erik Fleming
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Large Scandinavian Art Deco table lamp, brass and steel, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Art Deco table lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Nesting Tables Mahogany and Stained Birch, NK Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These nesting tables was produced in Sweden during the 1940s. They where produced at Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Nickel Silver Art Deco Candle Holders By Just Andersen for GAB Sweden
By Just Andersen, GAB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. Candle holders feature a classic Art Deco design with a column shape, octagonal
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Art Deco Burnished Brass
Cream Opaline Glass Flush Mount, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s.
The light features
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Art Deco Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s . With a brass chrome base and a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
"Hunter in Paradise", Art Deco Humidor in Cast Iron by Elmberg, Sweden
By Carl Elmberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Sweden is known for its furniture and artisanry in a stylized Art Deco manner, often
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Iron
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Swans and Cygnets, " Important Art Deco Covered Jar by Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most ambitious Art Deco pieces in the "Flambe" style we have seen, this covered jar was
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Fasold
Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Ashtray
By FASOLD
STAUCH
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Art Deco style Fasold & Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Porcelain Ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pink
Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish. Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with 6 Small Glasses by Folke Arström, Sweden
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, silver-plated Art Deco cocktail shaker and 6 small glasses. Designed by Folke Arström in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Green
Black Ceramic Art Deco Bowl by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Carl Milles Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Carl Milles, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina.
'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pink Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace bowl with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Organic Swirl Floor Lamp in Stained Birch Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice looking organic floor lamp with a base and the rod in stained birch. The lamp can be adjustable in length and are easy to handle with the rounded metal that is placed on top of ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
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Birch
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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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- 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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