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Art Deco Folk Art

ART DECO STYLE

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

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.

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Style: Art Deco
Vintage Poster Swiss Schaffhauser Wolle Wool Yarn Knitting 1935 Baby in Pink
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Original vintage poster Swiss Schaffhauser Wolle Wool Yarn Knitting 1935 Baby. This is an original 1st printing of this poster by Viktor Rutz Zuric...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Folk Art

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Paper

Art Deco Style Bronze Woman by Vladimir Emilevich Gorevoy c1975. 2/5
By Vladimir Golub
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vladimir Emilevich Gorevoy (born 1944) was a notable Russian sculptor known for figurative works, including busts of historical figures like painter Ivan Aivazovsky and artist Ivan K...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Bronze

Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as original until we recondition the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Chrome

Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin printed by H. Chachoin. Made famous in 1928, spectacular and exquisitely made. This...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Paper

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, cubist sculpture by William Slattery Included original printed brochure from exhibit,, see photo of sculptu...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Limestone

Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G This statue is marked Royal Doulton and signed next to the stamp on the octagonal base near the foot Our lovely if sad lad...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Terracotta

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Bronze

Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930 s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930's
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood

Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
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1980s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Clay

Mid Century Art Deco Skyscraper Rocket Folk Art Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent mid century Art Deco skyscraper rocket Folk Art wooden floor lamp. Skyscraper light fixture and rocket sit atop of an incredibly detailed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood

Large Enamel Sign Hunter Cigarettes Advertising Plate Retro
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large enamel sign, advertising sign for Hunter Virginia cigarettes, an American cigarette brand, cool retro advertising, reissue of a vintage enamel sign from around the 19...
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2010s European Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Enamel

Travel Agent’s P&O Poster, Orient Cruse Lines Advertising This isa very attract
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Travel Agent’s P&O Poster, Orient Cruse Lines Advertising This isa very attractive framed piece all in very good condition, with advertisements from the early 20th century The pictu...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Paper

Art Deco Box Neon "ETCHISON HATS" Wonderful Red Neon, The Neon Shop, LIMA OHIO
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Box Neon sign advertizing Etchison Hats,c.1930's,, wonderful red neon, made by The Neon Shop.Lima Ohio.. Great graphics..retains original black metal housing.. curved deco...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.
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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Splendid Louis Midavaine Screen, 1888-1978
Located in Renens, CH
Splendid Louis Midavaine screen, circa 1925, with 3 articulated leaves in lacquered wood and lacquered wood decorated with a Bengal tiger leaping from an overturned coconut tree. The...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood

Hand Study in Plaster on Oak Plinth Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Anatomical plaster study of a man’s hand, sitting on an oak plinth base. With wonderful definition to the fingers and palm. British, early 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

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Marble

Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful blown glass apple in such a gorgeous vibrant red. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Blown Glass

Turn of the Century Metal Bowler
Located in Riverdale, NY
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item. 1930s. Marked ELTON. 10.5" x 9" x 4.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Historical B/W Photograph of Native American Navajo Pottery Makers
Located in Miami, FL
A Window into History: 1922 Portrait by Odile Bouligny This captivating black and white photograph, captured in 1922 by renowned French photographer Odile Bouligny, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The image portrays a mother and daughter, both Navajo pottery...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Paper

Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Signed G Hastain 1927
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Dated and Signed G Hastain 1927 with G Staples of Croydon label to rear Artist address Kilmartin Avenue, Streatham, London
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood

Linton Nutcracker in the Shape of a Dog The Nutcracker in the shape of a dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Linton Nutcracker in the Shape of a Dog The Nutcracker in the shape of a dog, the dog’s tail is the lever to open its jaws to crack the nuts. The tail leaver is marked with a regis...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Iron

Art Deco / Folk Art Hand Carved Car, USA 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Folk Art Hand Carved Car, USA 1940´s. Wooden made Car Box / Toy / Container. Not sure what was it made for, but it´s Fantastic. Very nice desk piece of Automobilia. Fre...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Vintage Carved Deity, Oriental, Bronzed Pine, Buddha Figure, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved deity. An Oriental, bronzed pine Buddha figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Graced with a distinctive finish and pleasingly tactile Displays ...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pine

WEKARA art deco 20s 30s salt glaze jewelry can confectionery box South. Germany
Located in Landshut, BY
Traditional salt glazed pottery box Manufactured in Germany around 1925 by WEKARA Wekara:: W ( for WE German pronounciation) for Wilhelm E. K for Krumeich A for aus (from) RA fo...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pottery

1960s Art Deco Tribal Mask Brass Bronze on Oak Base, France
Located in London, GB
Striking small decorative mask made of brass and treated bronze in verdigris finish with a round hand-curved oak wood base. Made in the 1960s and represents either an African or a M...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Captures the breathtaking beauty of a maritime adventure under a dramatic sky. Known for his maritime art, he masterfully portrays a scene in which the horizon sparkles with the fier...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early 20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Enamel

Karl Hagenauer style Seated African Woman Bronze Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking mid-20th-century bronze sculpture rendered in the admired Werkstätte Hagenauer style, this seated African woman figure captures the modernist spirit and exoticist elegance...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Bronze

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor w...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Vintage Boho Original Art Deco Oil Portrait of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention in any room with this dramatic vintage oil portrait, a stunning homage to Art Deco glamour and the Roaring Twenties. The painting features a confident dark-haired w...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Att. to Paul Pouchol Yellow and Black Ceramic Sculpture Woman and Child 1940
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Paul pouchol Art deco ceramic sculpture woman and child Signed under the base White , yellow and black ceramic glazes colors Ori...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pottery

Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Horse Cart Il Cavallino
$1,160 Sale Price
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Talbot La Borne 1930 Abstract Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase Art Deco
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Talbot - La Borne Abstract blue and brown stoneware ceramic vase 20th art deco ceramic vase Signed Original good condition Measures: Height 20 cm Large 12 cm.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

World War 1 "They Give Their Lives Do You Lend Your Savings" Framed Poster Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World War 1 "They Give Their Lives. Do You Lend Your Savings" Original Framed Poster Print. Artist: H. Devitt. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 23.5" W x 1" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Patricia Stone "The Bar" Large Oil on Canvas Art Deco Painting, Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Patricia Stone (American) "The Bar" Large Oil on Canvas Art Deco Painting, Signed to Bottom Corner and Rear. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H x 48" W x 1.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood

Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration, Signed Lion, circa 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Lion" under the base, circa 1920-1930.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Art Deco Silver Plate Bowling Trophy
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco silver plate trophy with 3 handles and bowling pins at base.
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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pottery

Tall Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Tall Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930 Primitive style with handles.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished book...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Oak

Eugene Lion modernist art deco 1930 dark blue ceramic vase 27 cm pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion Art deco and modernist ceramic vase Dark blue ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed LION under the base Height 27 cm Large 15 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative appeal. The piece shows a rich, weathered patina that speaks to its long history a...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Canvas, Foam

20th Century Orange and Black Art Deco 1930 Ceamic Vase by Grand Sciuz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Grand Sciuz Large Art Deco black and orange ceramic vase Original perfect condition Realised circa 1930 Signed under the base Measures: Height 30 cm Large 20 cm.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Iron

Vintage Shop Retail Display, English, Plaster, Decorative Figure, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shop retail display character. An English, plasterwork decorative merchandising figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Superb character, with a raised ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

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Plaster

Art Deco Marx Tin Litho Charlie McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Reversible Coupe 1933
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tin litho car toy from Louis Marx, circa 1930. Fabulous paint with some paint chips and scrapes but no rust or dents. Clockwork mechanism works ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Tin

Large Vintage Display Figure, English, Plaster, Decorative Ornament, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display figure. An English, plasterwork decorative girl with duck ornament, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A chaotic moment, with the unruly duck...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

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Plaster

Vintage Shop Counter Display, English, Plaster, Decorative Figure, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shop counter display character. An English, plasterwork decorative retail figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art

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Plaster

Excepcional Unique Table Lamp Porcelain Interior Light Museum-quality
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Museum-quality A unique and very special piece purchased in Spain, but it could have come from somewhere else, as it bears no resemblance to the lamps produced in that area, neither in design nor workmanship. It's a higher-quality piece than average. I've never seen one of such quality. In terms of design, texture, and color, this lamp is superior to those made in Spain, specifically in Manises. However, it could have been made elsewhere in Spain, as many porcelain factories still existed in the early 20th century, especially in northern Spain, but they didn't make lamps. I've been looking for a similar one for many years and have only seen one. I've seen a similar design by a German artist, but I can't identify it. It's in excellent condition, like new. It's likely a designer piece, but I couldn't say who made it. It's an exceptional piece; the pictures don't do it justice. It's large, much larger than average. When illuminated internally and allowing light to escape through the round holes in the design, it creates an exceptional image and atmosphere. It is undoubtedly a signature piece or a piece of art, surely designed by an artist who worked in the Manises workshops or in any Spanish workshop, or someone bought it and brought it here. Interior lighting, and the lower part of the lamp. The uz comes out through the holes and it is spectacul Buy in Manises Valencia Spain, place of production of ceramics and porcelain throughout the centuries This lamp is a masterpiece, with a higher quality than any typical peanut lamp...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Porcelain

Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are unsigned.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Iron

Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant antique beaded pouch dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and captures the bold spirit and energy of its time. Unlike traditional handbags, this piece has no clasp ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Glass

Convex enamel plaque, André Stouls, Lutterbach beer, 1648, ALS Strasbourg
Located in NANTES, FR
This enamel plaque is typical of the 1930s, with a very geometric design. It is signed André Stouls 21, and was manufactured by Email ALS. The marking reads "STRASBOUP," with some l...
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20th Century European Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat Ricky-O
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbels, 1930s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Metal With aged patina Weight circa 9kg Beautiful decoration Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Vintage Glass Hairdressing Salon Advertising Sign c.1930s Barber
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE HAIRDRESSER’S ADVERTISING SIGN ‘JAQUES COIFFEUR HOMMES FILLETTES’ Reflective ribbed silver mirror encapsulated by black-backed glass reveals a reflective, eye-catching font ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Steel

A ceramic vase with pink glaze decoration, circa 1930 attributed to CAB.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with pink and white glaze decoration attributed to " Céramique d 'Art de Bordeaux". Stamp signature under the base. Perfect original signature. Circa 1930.
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20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England
By Baynard Press, London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This poster was made by the Baynard Press of London, England in approximately 1920 and issued by the Government of Cyprus to promote travel to Cyprus in the period Art Deco style. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

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Paper

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Metal With aged patina Weight of one dumbbell circa 5kg Beautiful decoration Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
Painted bark with traditional Kuba patterns. This is a dance outfit, the wearer would be masked.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Charles Greber, Eugène Lion, La Borne Potters, and Roger Guerin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $1,288.