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Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Kaj Franck / GOBLET(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Parrot sculpture in Murano glass, white yellow art glass by Formia Murano
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, white parrot with yellow details, Italy
Dimensions: L 19 cm x H 37 cm x D 19 cm ( L 7.4" x H 14.5" x D 7.4")
We recently came across the untouched invent...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Denmark
, Unique Glass Bowl in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard ‘Denmark’, Unique glass bowl in clear art glass, mid-20th century.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France, Unique Art Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France.
Unique Art glass vase. Late 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Glass
Pair of Unique Elongated Bronze and Crystal Art Nouveau Sconces, 4 Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastically unique pair Art Nouveau Sconces are made of bronze and feature detailed crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Le Murier Vallauris Pink Ceramic Wall Art with Bird Design Handcrafted Unique
Located in IT
This exquisite Le Murier Vallauris pink ceramic wall art features a beautifully painted bird design
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art-Infused Unseen Force #26 Joel Escalona
s Solid Wood Coffee Table Unique Form
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Art-Infused Unseen Force #26 Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table, Unique Form
Sculptural
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Pop Art Metal Tubular Pillar Floor or Accent Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern or Pop Art styled floor lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Oiva Toikka / GOBLET(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajärvi
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A unique piece goblet by Oiva Toikka.
Details are unknown, but it is made of the same rough bubble
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
group of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or for a contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Matching Pair of Teardrop Vaseline Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
What we like best is the unique profile on this early hand blown vaseline glass. I have not seen
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Art Deco Bronze
Brass Fireplace Tool Set with Stylized Flame Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
. This rare and possibly unique pair of Art Deco fireplace stands comes with square bases and the finals
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large
Unique Modern Plum Blown Sculptural Vessel
By L
antiquaire Limited Edition
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning one of a kind hand blown modern shaped round vessel covered in an organic adornment of clear fish like glass forms and artfully composed creating a sense of movement
Or...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
A Unique Carved Horse Wood Dining Table
Located in London, GB
skilled artisan over the course of twelve months. This exquisite piece exudes a rich and unique colour
Category
Vintage 1980s Romanian Folk Art Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$13,653 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Blue Art Deco Stoneware Globe Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase of the highest quality with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
2003 Unique Triple Signed Blackball T90 Art Toy NIKE Set by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Get your hands on a truly rare and unique set of urban vinyl with the Michael Lau x Nike Blackball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Plastic, Paper
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Dining Table (unique piece), 1958
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giuseppe Scapinelli (1891-1982)
Dining Table (unique piece), 1958
Label 'Movelena Moveis e
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Ebony
Armand Bedu 1930 art deco red stonware ceramic vase La Borne unique piece
By Armand Bedu
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Armand Bedu
Art deco red stoneware ceramic vase
Circa 1940
Unique handmade piece realised in la
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s
By Hayno Focken
Located in Munich, DE
Unique work of the famous Bauhaus metal artist Hayno Focken: four-armed Bauhaus / Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large white art deco ceramic vase by Betzy Augeron unique handmade piece 1940
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Betzy Augeron
Large art deco white ceramic vase
Light blue ceramic effect at the top
Original
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Unique Folk Art Made Metal and Cold-Painted Colonial Canon Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Folk Art constructed model canon was made in Canada by a retired millwright in 1984 in the
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian British Colonial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Red and Gold Lady. Unique piece of art. Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face embellish the statue. All is handmade
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Unique French Art Deco End Tables or Consoles Attributed to Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
and iron reflective of both a modern spirit and Art Deco. An accompanying center table is also
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern End Tables
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large Nils Thorsson Unique Fine Art Vase for Royal Copenhagen Dusty Green 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Unique large fine art vase by Nils Thorsson manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
midcentury art pottery SET of cachepot and vase both same unique gloss glaze
Located in Landshut, BY
Landshut artist Peter Landesberger
cachepot plus a matching vase
1960s
measurements:
cachepot: height : 18cms ~ Ø 22cms ~ weight: 1422 grs
vase : height: 22cms ~ Ø 14cms ~ weight...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$606 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unique Piece of Art Ceramic Monster Fish Made by Artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Unique piece made by the Chinese-Indonesian artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe (1915-1975) who spent a big part
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
unique art deco IKORA Glass table light base by Karl Wiedmann WMF, Germany 1950s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Glass table light base
by Karl Wiedmann.
Producer WMF, Germany,
1950s.
This table lamp was designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1930s and manufactured by WMF in the 1950s. The lamp ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original 1989 floorlamp by Luigi Blau unique piece
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
furniture and several manufacturer executed unique pieces of arts. The designers were Luigi Blau, Gilbert
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Bubinga
Large
Unique Black Iridescent Blown Cactus Vase
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous large organic shaped oval vase with cacti shapes in a dark grey and black iridescent colors
Signed by the artist
Origin: Murano, Italy
Dating: Contemporary
Condition: E...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Unique Mid 19th Century danish art and craft mirror frame in hand carved oak.
Located in København K, 84
This unique mid-19th-century Danish Arts and Crafts mirror frame showcases the meticulous hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Materials
Oak
Royal Copenhagen Unique Large Ceramic Bowl, 1924
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen unique large ceramic bowl, 1924.
Beautiful bowl in oxblood glaze.
Size: 24 x 12
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pottery
Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of Art Deco or Bauhaus bathroom accesories by Ditmar Urbach from late 1920s. Two wall lamps
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
$3,491 / set
Design Déco Magazine Rack Unique Specimen
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very unusual this big Austrian Déco bentwood magazine rack: a perfect modern design ! Unique piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Dunhill Unique Sports Lighter An Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Sports Lighter An Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Black Leather Sleeve Swiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Leather
An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Kaj Franck / BLACK SWAN(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajarvi
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
unique piece featuring black filigree glass in the shape of a Black Swan.
Signed ‘K.Franck Nuutajarvi
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge....
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Unique Armchair, Completely Restored Period 1930-1939, Architect Oskar Poříska
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique armchair. Material: Oak
Completely restored, surface is polished by shellac.
We guarantee
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Dunhill Unique Sport Pocket Petrol Cigarette Lighter 1930
s
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Sport Pocket Petrol Cigarette Lighter 1930's With Engine Turned Graphic Design
PAT
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Crocodile, Leather
60 Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Hemiksem circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
is different. The value assigned is for the exceptional work of art and aesthetics and uniqueness
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$1,893 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique 1940s Danish Vase by Ipsens Enke with Lizard and Spider Motif - Art Ceram
By Ibsen Ceramics
Located in Lejre, DK
This vase is a unique piece of ceramic art, made in Denmark in the 1940s by Ipsens Enke, a renowned
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
a quite unique art pottery vase Italy 1970s (appears to be composed of glass ! )
Located in Landshut, BY
This is an exceptional example of Italian design and craftsmanship.
The jug-style vase with a handle initially appears to be composed of glass. Upon closer examination, it becomes ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$492 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Italian Glass Floor Lamp by Salviati Murano
By Salviati
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind Italian hand made floor lamp by Salviati, Murano Venice. This unique piece was made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large Quantity Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of exceptional antique wall tiles, with a wonderful rich Art Deco pattern.
The dimensions per
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Wrought Iron and Glass Console, circa 2000
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful French brutalism wrought iron and glass console table made in the early 2000s. The iron structure is sharp and imposing from a distance, two pointed arches and spears servi...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,078 Sale Price
60% Off
Monica Backström unique glass sculpture, Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Monica Backström
Located in Delft, NL
Monica Backström unique glass sculpture, Kosta Boda, Sweden
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Heikki Orvola / Oval Vase(Unique Piece) / Nuutajärvi / 1985
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Heikki Orvola
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Heikki Orvola studied ceramics at an art and design school.
After graduating at the top of his
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Heikki Orvola / Oval Vase(Unique Piece) / Nuutajärvi / 1985
By Heikki Orvola, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Heikki Orvola studied ceramics at an art and design school.
After graduating at the top of his
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Hand-Forged Floor Candelabra, Netherlands, c. 1925–1938
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare and unique, hand-forged ecclesiastical floor candelabra originating from the Netherlands
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was fashioned. The furniture piece is characterized by a rustic style, crafted with a harmonious
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rene Mercier Unique Piece - Christmas Mother
Child Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Unique Hand-Carved French Art Deco Mother
Child Statue by René Mercier, 1920s Rare Wood
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
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Unique Art Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of unique art furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and wood. There are 1021 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of unique art furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 272 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of unique art furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 15th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of unique art furniture, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Organic Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of unique art furniture over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Bing
Grøndahl and Oluf Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Unique Art Furniture?
Prices for a piece of unique art furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $208,129, while the average can fetch as much as $2,609.
Questions About Unique Art Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024What was unique about Robert Rauschenberg's art was that it incorporated everyday objects and straddled the line between painting and sculpture. The American artist is best known for the complex assemblages of found objects he termed “combines.” Rauschenberg was drawn to the visual landscape of popular culture and mined its imagery for inspiration. Early in his career during the 1950s, he used unorthodox materials like house paint and tried novel techniques in his studio, like running paper over with a car after inking its wheels. In the 1960s, Rauschenberg turned his attention to silkscreening, creating prints that feature iconic figures of the day, very much in line with the style and content of Pop art. One such work, 1965's CORE, which was created to commemorate the Congress of Racial Equality, combines photographs of President Kennedy, an unidentified Native American man and a statue of a Civil War soldier with images of highways, amusement parks, street signs and other features of the built environment. Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Rauschenberg experimented with printing on unusual materials, such as Plexiglas, clothing and aluminum. Shop a range of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.
- What makes KAWS’s art unique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What makes KAWS’s art unique is the artist's innovative approach to his work. The American artist seamlessly blends elements of Pop art, street art and popular culture into his pieces. He is known for putting a creative spin on familiar characters and his playful figurines, which often feature double-X eyes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of art by KAWS.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What is unique about Salvador Dalí art is its dreamlike imagery, drawn from the depths of the unconscious. He used hyperrealism to convey Surrealist symbols and concepts that subvert accepted notions of reality. You can see this clearly reflected in what is perhaps his most recognizable painting, The Persistence of Memory (1931), in which he depicts the fluidity of time through melting clocks, their forms inspired by Camembert cheese melting in the sun. Although the scene is one of fantasy, Dalí rendered each object in a manner that makes the elements look as lifelike and realistic as possible rather than abstracting their forms. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Salvador Dalí art.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on your piece. By researching any marks using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your piece and find out if the maker was linked with the Arts and Crafts movement. Some notable makers associated with the style include William Morris and Philip Webb. If you can't find a maker's mark, examine the details of your piece. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Due to its handcrafted origins, Arts and Crafts furniture often displays tool marks and slight variations in carvings and details. Pieces so regular that they seem machine-made are less likely to be Arts and Crafts furniture. Other common characteristics of Arts and Crafts pieces include inlaid and carved details and natural wood materials with visible grains. Chairs often feature reclining or angled backs and armrests. If you'd like assistance determining whether a particular piece is Arts and Crafts, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Arts and Crafts furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Gustav Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
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.)
Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
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