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Art Deco Decorative 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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Rene Lalique Calypso Coupe Ouvert, Designed 1930
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rene Lalique Calypso Coupe Ouvert, Designed 1930 Additional Information: Heading : René Lalique Calypso coupe ouvert Date : Designed 1930 Origin : Wi...
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass

Rene Lalique Roscoff Coupe Ouverte - Marcilhac 10-383, Designed 1932
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rene Lalique Roscoff Coupe Ouverte - Marcilhac 10-383, Designed 1932 Additional Information: Heading : Rene Lalique Roscoff coupe Date : Designed 1932...
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass

Beautiful Italian Frame Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Frame early 20th century Approx. 9 cm wide, profiled wooden bar rising to the middle of the frame, painted with tendrils and blossoms on a black background, mitr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Art Deco Embossed Pewter Panel Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
Art Deco metal embossed pewter panel sculpture representing a naked boy with eagle, signed by Foma.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Pewter

Art Deco Panther Painting, French, 1920s
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco painting depicting panther in the wild. Unusual dimensional treatment with all the paint. Look closely at the texture of this piece. In an original frame that also has a pai...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Large Decorative Copper Bowl with Etched Motive
Located in London, GB
Large hand spun copper dish with floral motive etched deep into the surface. The bowl was designed as a wall decoration as well as a functional bowl or centerpiece.
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Copper

3 WPA Paintings Oil on Canvas Ribbon Trains
Located in Miami, FL
Three fine 1930s/1940s WPA era oil on canvas oval paintings of trains with a ribbon and floating ball.  Inspired by Thomas Hart Benton, these three are u...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Ewald Dahlskog "Africa" marquetry panels for the luxury liner M/S Stockholm 1938
Located in New York, NY
The Swedish America Line commissioned the M/S Stockholm in 1938. Ewald Dahlskog's remit was to design 147 square meters of marquetry for the interior of the ship, making it Dahlskog'...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Ebony, Elm, Macassar, Mahogany, Pearwood

Tibetan Tiger Rug Wool Hand Knotted Beige Brown by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wool

Olympia Plaque Advertising Art Deco Chariot Gladiator
Located in Devon, England
A very attractive vintage Olympia wall plaque. There is a thin layer of copper that is embossed with the scene of a gladiator riding a chariot, very mu...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Art

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Copper

Art Deco decorative panel by Rosenau – France 1920-30
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco decorative panel in wood veneered with different kind of woods, representing a mountain lake landscape. French polish. Signed Pierre Rosenau in lower right angle. France c...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Tibetan Tiger Rug Green Wool Gold Silk Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tibetan Tiger Rug Green Wool Gold Silk by Djoharian Collection, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wool, Silk

VH Frame 001, Ensemble with a Special Photograph of the Iconic David Bowie
Located in İstiklal, TR
The frames are meticulously crafted, incorporating mirrors, black lacquered wood, and both raw and painted vintage frame parts. The ensemble showcases a special photograph of the ico...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

VH Frame 002, Ensemble with a Special Photograph of the Iconic David Bowie
Located in İstiklal, TR
The frames are meticulously crafted, incorporating mirrors, black lacquered wood, and both raw and painted vintage frame parts. The ensemble showcases a special photograph of the ico...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

French Art Deco Ceramic Wall Plate, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco crackle glaze ceramic plate, France, 1920s. Measures : Height: 19.5" (49.5cm), Width: 12.8"(32.5cm), Depth: 4.3"(11cm). Signed on the back (see photo)
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Louis Midavaine. Lacquered Art Déco wood panel with exotic fish. France 1920s.
Located in Köln, NW
Beautiful Art Déco lacquered wood panel decorated with exotic fish, in red and gold on a brown speckled background by Louis Midavaine ( 1888-1978), France 1920s. Louis Midavaine was ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood, Lacquer

1920s Sculptural Art Deco Bronze Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A heavy-duty and high-quality sculptural Art Deco bronze wall panel, brilliantly crafted with a bold and symmetrical design synonymous with 1920s style! This panel is perfect for cre...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Art

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Metal, Bronze

Matius Spectacular French Midcentury "Inca" Wall Light, 1977
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular pop art wall light by Matius (Haute-Provence), France, 1977. "Inca" sculpture in fractal resin. Large and very decorative. Measurement: 112 x 83 cm (44 x 32 1/2 inches), ...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Resin

Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Cover Curtain, a Room Separator/Bookshelf, 4 Lines+18 Rulers by Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Please note the price is calculated for a set of (4 lines + 18 rulers) as in the images. Cover curtain, a spatial room divider meets a bookshelf. Showcasing your favorite book covers as a rhythmic mood board in space. Cover curtain works as an instrument with endless possibilities. Created small bookshelf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Color Lithograph by Erté "L'Ange à la Harpe"
Located in Paris, FR
L'ange à la harpe, color lithograph numbered LXXXIV/CL by Romain de Tirtoff dit Erté (1892-1990). He was born in Saint Petersburg to a famous Russian family whose father was an admiral in the imperial fleet. He moved to Paris in 1912 and took Erté (RT) as his artist's name, so as not to disgrace his illustrious family. He worked for Paul Poiret, designing costume...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Art Deco Moderne Portrait of Apollo by Fred Stepanian Dyansen Gallery #16/25
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Purchased in NYC at Dyansen Galleries New York City, 1991. (Sticker remains on verso). Late 20th Century Fred Stepanian "Apollo" acrylic limited editi...
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1990s American Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Art Deco Moderne Female “God of Waves” Fred Stepanian Dyansen Gallery #229/250
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Purchased iat Dyansen Gallery New York City, 1991 (sticker remains on verso) Late 20th Century Fred Stepanian female “God of Waves” acrylic limited edi...
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1990s North American Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Art Deco Print by Sylvia Salisbury. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image by Sylvia Salisbury Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging, Europe, 1930s. Original 1930s art deco textile trow / textile / wall hanging with a very distinct floral and geometrical art deco design. Grea...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wool

Original Vintage Print of A Wizard and Children by A.H Watson. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image by A.H Watson Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Print of Princess Elizabeth After Philip De László. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image of Princess Elizabeth after Philip De László Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Print of Teddy Tail by H.S Foxwell. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image of Teddy Tail. By the comic strip artist, H.S Foxwell Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Art Deco Print by Sylvia Salisbury. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image by Sylvia Salisbury Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Print of Uncle Oojah by H.M Talintyre. 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image of Uncle Oojah Published 1930's The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Aerosol on Canvas Painting by Aythamy Armas, Spain
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Aerosol on Canvas Painting by Aythamy Armas. Spain, 2021. Framed and signed by the artist. Aythamy Armas was born in Islas Canarias, Spain in 1977. He works and resides in Barcelon...
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Portrait Of A Seated Woman By Alys Woodman, Original Antique Oil Painting, 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING DEPICTING A FEMALE SITTER BY ALYS WOODMAN (1897-1987) RBSA Depicts a stylish woman in a typical 1920s dress, stockings, black leather Mary Ja...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Set 1 of 3 Vintage Italian Marquetry Wood Inlay Musician Clowns Stamped
Located in Beirut, LB
The set of three wood inlay panels intricately depicts a trio of musician clowns, each masterfully crafted with precision and artistry. The first panel captures the essence of music...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Set 2 of 3 Vintage Italian Marquetry Wood Inlay Musician Clowns Panels Stamped
Located in Beirut, LB
The set of three wood inlay panels intricately depicts a trio of musician clowns, each masterfully crafted with precision and artistry. The first panel features a graceful violin br...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Amphora, Pair of Wall Plates with a Provencal Design, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of Art Deco ceramic wall plates by Amphora, circa 1930. Provencal design. Decor of young Provencal girls in a landscape typical of the Art Deco years. Young women are dressed in...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Original Vintage Print After Picasso. C.1950
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Delightful print after Picasso Published by Beaverbrook, 1950's Unframed Free shipping
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1950s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair of Original Vintage Art Deco Prints After Lawson Wood. C.1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Delightful pair of prints after Lawson Wood Published C. 1930 Unframed The measurement given is for one of the prints Free shipping
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Vintage Caricature Print of The Director General of The BBC. 1934
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image of Sir John Reith Originally a plate from Punch or The London Charivari Published 1934 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

1930s Art Deco copper wall hanging, Netherlands
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco hammered copper plate from an unknown Dutch art school.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Copper

Original Vintage Print After Picasso. C.1950
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Delightful print after Picasso Published by Beaverbrook, 1950's Unframed Free shipping
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1950s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Nicolas Platon Argyriades, "Offering", Enamelled Glass Artwork, Art Deco 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and extremely rare signed and inscribed enamelled glass plate artwork by Nicolas Platon Argyriades (1888-1968). Representation of a woman in nude carrying a bowl of offerin...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Enamel

1920s Large Framed Oil on Canvas of Hans Alin by Ava de Lagercrantz
By Ava de Lagercrantz
Located in London, GB
Ava de Lagercrantz, (1862-1938) Classic Swedish artist who was a royal painter who worked in New York and Paris. She painted reigning monarchs. In 1909 she painted King Gustav wh...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Eliade Ispas Cubist/Constructivist Lacquer Panel
By Eliade Ispas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold panel by German artist Eliade Ispas features red and black lacquer as well as gold and silver leaf accents. It is heavily influenced by cubist and constructivist design tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Decorative Art

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Lacquer

Hand Knotted Zebra Rugs in Style of Art Deco Djoharian Collection 7 x 4 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Zebra design rug, contemporary production, in style of Art Deco, hand knotted, using finest hand spun Bamboo Silk. This hand knotted Zebra Hide Design Rug has the Art Deco touch....
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2010s Indian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Silk

1930s Art Deco Gilded Wood Framed Italian Plaster Bas-Relief
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Art Deco gilded wood framed Bas-Relief Plaster depicting an antique Egyptian hand-crafted in Italy in the Thirties which represents a stunning fusion of artistic influences and cr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Plaster

Antique French Trade Sign, Coiffeur
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 1930’s era trade sign in sheet metal with yellow and blue enamel decoration advertising a Coiffeur with a two digit phone number. Great decoration for a salon or barber shop.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Metal

2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Pair price
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Brass

Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Art Deco tin advertising sign for bicycles of the Belgian Brand Delta. This Belgian tin sign is dated 1934. It's a lithographic tin store sign - agency display sign - billboard - wall sign - old advertising sign for bikes - bicycles - cycles - wheels of the brand Velos Delta. A black with green and gold sign made from pressed tin - pressed metal with relief. Awesome wall decoration even if you have nothing to do with old or antique bikes...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art

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Metal

Antique Signed Janson Belgium Oil on Canvas Painting of Young Boy Smoking
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930's Belgium oil on canvas of young boy smoking which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Canvas

Art Deco Vintage Oil on Canvas Painting Huge Field Flower Emil Fiala 1933 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco authentic vintage painting motif huge field flower bunch in a vessel by Emil Fiala 1933, Vienna,. A stunning painting by Emil Fiala created 1933 Vienna with a charming motif...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Alexandre le grand - tableau en marqueterie de laiton et gravure
Located in PARIS, FR
Alexandre le grand est coiffé d’un casque qui rappelle qu’il est le chef de l’armée macédonienne. Une peau de lion fait référence à Hercules comme pour c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Brass

Set of 4 Original Vintage Prints of Cartoons Golf Related. 1934
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super golfing images Originally plates from Punch or The London Charivari Published 1934 The measurement given is the actual image. Not the paper size
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Vintage School Chart Traffic Scene by Rossignol, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage school chart - school poster : view on the traffic - life next to the road. Vintage educational school poster printed in France on thick paper. Great wall decoration with be...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Tibetan Tiger Sample Rug Wool Silk Hand Knotted Pink Silver Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Sample Rug for a pink and silver Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. If you would like to order the Pink Tiger rug and you are unsure about the color in your lighting situatio...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wool, Silk

Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Costume Portraits Painted on Silk
Located in London, GB
Two portraits of Japanese man and women in traditional costume painted on silk, circa 1920, in their original frames. Details show the exquisite tradit...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Wood

Rene Lalique Oeillets Coupe Ouverte - Marcilhac 422, Designed 1932
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rene Lalique Oeillets Coupe Ouverte - Marcilhac 422, Designed 1932 Additional Information: Heading : Rene Lalique Oeillets coupe-ouverte Date : Designed 1932 Origin : Wingen-sur-Mo...
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass

Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco charcoal drawing with decorated wooden frame, 1930s Painting with charcoal drawing and wooden frame. The drawing represents a girl playing the guitar in a forest, th...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Metal

Original Vintage Print of A Cartoon By David Louis Ghilchick. 1934
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super image by Ghilchick Originally a plate from Punch or The London Charivari Published 1934 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image. Repair to a short edge...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Art

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Paper

Art Deco decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco decorative 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco decorative 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 decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Erté, Emil Fiala, Sarreguemines, and Mabel Lucie Attwell. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $104,315 while the average work can sell for $1,843.

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