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Art Deco Trunk Chest with Mirror, Entry Furniture in Mahogany Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s Art Deco trunk chest with bevelled mirror, entrance furniture in mahogany polished to
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 80.32 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Trunk, circa 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood.
Original locks, fully functional.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Industrial Art Deco Studded Trunk Suit Case
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well constructed vintage Industrial Art Deco styled trunk suit case having a thick leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hartmann Trunk Co Pathfinder Imperial Canvas Suitcase Luggage Hat Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hartmann Trunk Co Pathfinder Imperial Canvas Suitcase Luggage Hat Trunk. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
H 9.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Large Vintage Carved Chest, Burmese, Solid Teak Decorative Trunk, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage carved chest. A Burmese, solid teak decorative trunk, dating to the Art
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 19.89 in W 50.4 in D 23.04 in
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Early 20th Century Estate Wardrobe
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Antique Art Deco Steel Metal Military Weapons Black Storage Travel Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal military weapons black storage travel trunk. Item features a steel
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Two Resting Cheetah's on a Trunk
Located in Islamabad, PK
appeal.
This bronze art deco sculpture of two cheetahs sitting on a tree trunk represents the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Raised Trunk Made in Italy
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture Italy.
Impressive bronze Art Deco sculpture of an elephant in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Shipping Trunk, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealing example with superb, stout stocks and eye-catching
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Large Royal Robe Art Deco Standing Wardrobe Steamer Travel Trunk
By Royal Robe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage large Royal Robe Art Deco standing wardrobe steamer travel trunk. Listing includes interior
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930's Leather Hat Trunk, Cube Shape Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful hat trunk features a very light color of natural leather. It is gently and warmly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 14.57 in W 16.15 in D 13 in
Silver and Gold Steamer Trunk Case, Cartier for Cole Porter
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing and Rare Silver and Gold Steamer Trunk Case, by Cartier for Cole Porter.
Cole Porter, one
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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H 0.6 in W 2.25 in L 3.75 in
Vintage Carved Trunk, Oriental, Camphorwood, Chest, Art Deco Taste, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking vintage carved trunk. An Oriental, camphorwood chest in Art Deco taste, dating
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Mid-20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 18.31 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
Large Vintage Camphor Trunk, Japanese, Shipping Chest, Coffee Table, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Exceptional craftsmanship and figuring accentuates this generous
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 24.41 in
Art Deco, Chrome Cocktail Picks with Red Berry Tops in a Tree-Trunk with Birds
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight red ball-topped chrome cocktail picks in a tree trunk stand where the pick-tops appear to be
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
H 5.5 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
Asprey & Co. 1923 Birmingham Art Deco Hexagonal Vesta Box In 9Kt Yellow Gold
By Asprey London
Located in Miami, FL
in Birmingham England by Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1923. Crafted during the art deco
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 2.05 in D 0.63 in L 2.2 in
1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 20.87 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent little Louis Vuitton courrier trunk features the very sought after orange canvas
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims and solid brass lock, clasps and studs.
Lock, clasps and studs are all marked Louis Vuitton. Custo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features stenciled canvas monogram, Louis Vuitton stamped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Moynat shoe trunk features checkers canvas, top quality Moynat stamped solid brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in D 16.15 in
1930s Red Canvas "Cube Shape" Hat Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
side table or a bedside cabinet
This vintage hat trunk would add personality and elegance to all kinds
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 13.39 in D 15.36 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 55 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trims and solid brass lock, clasps and studs.
Lock, clasps and studs are all marked Louis Vu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1930s Red Canvas "Cube Shape" French Hat Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
table or a bedside cabinet
This vintage hat trunk would add personality and elegance to all kinds of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Antique Overland Trunk Wardrobe Fitted Steamer Trunk Luggage Closet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Overland Trunk Wardrobe Fitted Steamer Trunk Luggage Closet. item features W.E." monogram
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch of gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Lucky elephant with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
Traveling trunk, French, made with a patinated leather. This piece features three brass locks and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This little steamer trunk is so extraordinary...All made in soft ivory color vellum leather with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 13 in
Art Deco Green Elephant Towel Napkin Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable Art Deco elephant towel holder / napkin ring. The cute little guy has his trunk up for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks.
Its
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Art Deco elephant made of babbitt, original metal used at the time, beginning of the 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and silver color locks.
Its
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage Rigid Breakless Co., Steamer Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Vintage Rigid Breakless Co., Steamer Trunk
A very useful Strong travel trunk from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Synthetic
Set of 6 English Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Presenting a magnificent English art deco set of six dining chairs, custom handcrafted in Peru
Category
Early 2000s Peruvian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
John Roncourt Statue Art Deco "Human Force"
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Kingston, NY
man being forcibly bend a tree trunk marked "J RONCOURT".
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
English Art Deco Flame Mahogany Veneer Dining Table
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing our magnificent English art deco-styled flame mahogany veneer dining table. Crafted
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
English Art Deco Benches / Loveseats- Set of 2
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Presenting a magnificent English art deco pair of benches/loveseats, custom handcrafted, featuring
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Benches
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
English Art Deco Style Dining Suite, 9 Pieces
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing our English art deco-styled flame mahogany veneer 9-piece dining set handcrafted in
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Textile, Wood
French Art Deco Gold Palm Leaf Toleware Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Toleware gold palm leaf floor lamp
This is an exciting one off piece, the lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Tin
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
1930 Trunk in Exotic Wood and Lacquered Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1930 trunk in exotic wood and lacquered wood.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco' Teaset
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
12cm
The sugar bowl takes up the shape of the conical trunk teapot.
Two symmetrical recesses lighten
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leather Hat Box, Travel Trunk with Original Stickers, 1920s
Located in Żory, PL
A leather hat box from the 1920s/1930s, comes from the Czech Republic, is in very good condition. It has original stickers from the POST Vienne hotel (Austria) and the Grand Hotel in...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
French Art Deco Dome-Top Box, Miniature Parquetry Work
Located in Port Chester, NY
noticeable. This trunk partners with a Deco coffee table made to match. (see final thumbnail, item 0314-027
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Glazed Pottery Circus Performing Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Art Deco glazed pottery sculpture of a circus elephant balanced on a ball dating
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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H 13.59 in W 7.88 in D 4.93 in
"Nude Pan Figure with Pipe, " Fabulous, Large Art Deco Mythological Drawing
By Paul Daxhelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
legs giving him support like the trunk of a tree. The artist uses waxy crayon or pastel to remarkable
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Drawings
Art Deco Girl and Puppy Dog Trinket Box, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Striking and quite rare is this 1930s Art Deco porcelain powder box with lustre finish which
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Art deco style floor lamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
From the base rise 5 stems forming a trunk, which spread out from each other at the top, each of
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
trunk. Goor was a great admirer of the great Classical and Renaissance masters, and here his figures are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco Style Carved Wooden Eagle Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco Style carved Wooden Eagle sculpture with glass eyes from the 1960s.
This stunning
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Deco Letter Holder, Desk Accessory in Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Very elegant Art Deco Style letter holder with rounded graphic shapes, from the 1940s.
Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Burl
Art Deco Bronze Elephant by Jean de la Fontinelle, 1930
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in London, GB
Jean de la Fontinelle (French, 1900-1974)
A beautifully modelled Art Deco silvered bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 1920s Green Travel Trunk All Wood and Hemp Canvas
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art deco travel trunk. This example is manufactured all in wood and smartly wooden bars
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Hemp, Wood
Antique French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 54.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Art Deco Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette Case & Matching Matchstick Case
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Ladies Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette & Matchstick Case 1930's.
Both Within a
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Enamel, Brass
H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
elephant sculptures carvings.
A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand-carved wooden elephant
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Vintage English Brown Leather 28” Suitcase Trunk Hard Luggage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vintage English Brown Leather 28” Suitcase Hard Luggage. Item features quality leather construction, original travel stickers, unlocked no key, very nice vintage item. Circa ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Luggage Hartmann Wardrobe on Revolving Base Made for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in New York, NY
other. Elegant, chic and stylish luggage from the Golden Age of Art Deco style This example is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 40 in W 33 in D 22 in
Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Animal Birds Figurine 1930
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco large ceramic animal figurine
Depiction: Two parrots on a tree
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
H 14.5 in W 7.8 in D 7 in
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Art Deco Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every art deco trunk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the art deco trunk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco trunk bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco trunk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Trunk?
Prices for an art deco trunk start at $101 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $4,835.
A Close Look at art-deco Furniture
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Questions About Art Deco Trunk
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What 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 was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 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.
- Is Toulouse-Lautrec Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 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.
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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.
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Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings 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 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.
- 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.
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