Sabino Opalescent Glass
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Silver Plate
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Breccia Marble
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass, Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
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Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Opaline Glass
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Blown Glass
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Glass
20th Century French Platters and Serveware
Glass
20th Century French Serving Bowls
Glass
20th Century French Centerpieces
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Other Decorative Bowls
Glass
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Art Glass
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Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
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Glass
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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.
- What is Sabino glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Sabino glass is the term for the opalescent vessels, figurines and lighting fixtures that Marius-Ernest Sabino produced in the 1920s and ’30s. Sabino was one of the French creators of art glass who helped make it a signature of Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century before pivoting to embrace the geometric style of Art Deco. Returning home following his service in World War I, Sabino founded a factory that manufactured light fixtures in wood and bronze, but he quickly switched his focus to glass as his experiments with the material yielded novel results. By 1925, he had developed an opalescent glass with an iridescence reminiscent of soap bubbles or peacock feathers. Many of his custom pieces are huge, such as the ones he created for the SS Île de France in 1927 and for the Grand Salon of the SS Normandie in 1935. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Sabino art glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To identify Sabino glass, search the piece for the maker's mark. Most glassware produced by the French glassworks features the words "Sabino," "Sabino Paris" or "Sabino France" engraved on the bottom or in another inconspicuous location. Depending on the age and style of the piece, the wordmark may be in cursive script or uppercase lettering. For assistance with identification, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Sabino glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Whether Sabino glass has gold in it varies. Some pieces do feature genuine gold plating, which is a thin layer of the precious metal applied to the glass after production. Other art glass made by Sabino does not feature gold-plated detailing. Explore a variety of Sabrino glassware on 1stDibs.
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