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Art Deco male athlete harlequin with guitar by deaf artist cubist painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning oil on canvas in the purest art deco style by French born Jean Hanau. It depicts a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Minimalist Art Deco Black White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through that stylized
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Portrait of a Boy in White Shirt - Scottish 1920's Art Deco male oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Cowan Dobson. Painted in
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Male Nude
Located in London, GB
Salon of Photography in Paris. Published in 1932, she took a series of male nudes taken for Henry de
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1930s Art Deco Nude Photography
Materials
Black and White
1500s Fashion Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless maintaining the
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless maintaining the
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Large 1950s British Art Deco Mythological Male Nude Soldier Jason versus Spartoi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British School, Jason Versus the Spartoi, an Art Deco style male nude warrior standing before the emerging
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winged Male Figure - Apollo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shadows and shimmering highlights. The underlying form is a sleek and stylized art deco image that fits
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Male Portrait
By Thelma Terrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustator and commercial graphic artist.
This male
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
have recently started selling our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture
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1930s Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
Graphite on paper, 1925
Signed with the
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
Graphite on paper, 1925
Signed with the
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Art Deco Lion Hunter Sculpture signed Limousin 1930s
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Lion Hunter sculpture Signed by Limousin statue Circa 1930. Limousin ‘Hunter and Lion’ or
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Sculptured polychromed Male modelled Bust from artist workshop.
Located in brussel, BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sc...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 24.81 in W 22.45 in D 13 in
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male.
We offer a handsome Italian bronze sculpture of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Peruvian Male in Traditional Headdress, " Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
knitted headdress is a superb example of stylized Art Deco sculpture, as well as the fascination that
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Mahogany
1929 American Male Academic Nude Crouching Bronze Sculpture EXCELLENT DETAILS
Located in New York, NY
Philip Shelton Sears 1868-1953 was an American tennis player and sculptor. He was the son of Frederic Richard Sears and Albertina Homer Shelton. His brother Richard Sears, was also a...
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1920s Art Deco Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Pair of Leaping Gazelle on Marble Base
Located in Oakland, CA
Bronze Art Deco Pair of Leaping Gazelle on Marble Base. This unique silhouette-style bronze piece
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Torchbearers, " Art Deco Etched Glass Panel with Nude Males
By Ivan Rigby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East as a young man to attend the Maryland Institute of Art; he taught for many years at the Pratt
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Male Nude in Art Deco-Cubist Manner by Lenoir, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylization characteristic of the Modern or Art Deco movement of the 1920s, as well as indications of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Bronze Warrior Javelin Thrower by P. Hugonnet French 1930s
Located in Oakland, CA
our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture platform.
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 21.25 in W 31 in D 7.75 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Young Male
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Work done by Italian sculptor.
In cast bronze, chiselled and original patination.
Signed: Rogelio Gonzalez Roberts, Firenze, Italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Bronze
"Distribution" Fabulous, Large Art Deco Allegorical Mural with Male Nude
By Charles Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coral and aquamarine. The painter, Charles Winter, is known for his stylized Art Deco paintings as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
"Health Chiropractic, " Cast Metal Trade Sign, Art Deco, Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
starting in the Art Deco period, and continues to be used today.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Aluminum
"Male Nude Frieze", Art Deco Sculptural Panel, Bertoni, Traction Avant Designer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the 1930s, when Italy was once again valorizing and idealizing the male nude -- witness the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 0.75 in
Art Deco Woodcut of Swimmer W/ Sailboats Signed "WB" in Custom Art Deco Frame
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Art Deco Woodcut of Swimmer W/ Sailboats is by an Unknown artist, signed "WB" and
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1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Woodcut
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
"Restraining the Bull", Striking Art Deco Painting w/ Shirtless Male Figure
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and the bull's hide as pale as moonlight -- is a classic example of Art Deco design. Both figures are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 24.5 in W 20.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Granite, Bronze
H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s
By William L'Engle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting with allegorical meaning -- like so many murals
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 37 in W 46.75 in D 2 in
"Seated Black Male Nude, " Art Deco Watercolor by Brown County Painter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hints of WPA/Art Deco stylization in some of the background details, and the overall atmosphere is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Verdigris Bronze Art Deco Centerpiece Supported by Three Nude Male Figures
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spectacular and very rare, this large, high style Art Deco bronze centerpiece with a beautiful
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
"Egyptian Water Carrier, " Large, Rare Art Deco Tile with Nude Male
Located in Philadelphia, PA
octagonal tile was made in Italy. Depicting a nude male water carrier in Egyptian dress, this piece gives
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Stone Fishing, " Important Art Deco Print with Nude Male Figures, Hawaii
By Robert Lee Eskridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliantly executed, Robert Lee Eskridge's "Stone Fishing" is a landmark in Art Deco printmaking. Although
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
"Twisting Male Nude, " Art Deco Drawing by Pioneering Native American, 1934
By Joe Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the native art of the American Indian.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
"Kublai Khan, " Large Art Deco Painting Masterpiece with Male Nudes, 1943
By Milton Bond
Located in Philadelphia, PA
other nude figures is a masterpiece of Art Deco merged with a vivid Surrealism. Bond was an important
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
"Male Nude and Skyscraper", Rare, Signed Surrealist-Art Deco Print by Avinoff
By Andrey Avinoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
superimposed over the apex of an Art Deco skyscraper, his arms crossed overhead and his body enveloped in a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.5 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
Art Deco Male Figurine the Smoker in Silvered Bronze patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most famous figurine designed by J C leyendecker illustration artist. Cast in lost wax bronze with polished Antique silver patina. Good size mounted on an absolute black marble base....
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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Seated Black Male Figure, " Art Deco Watercolor Painting, Brown County, Indiana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
executed by an artist associated with the famed Brown County Art Colony, which formed in a bucolic setting
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 22 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
"at the Swimming POOL, " Ghostly Male Nudes, Art Deco Drawing, Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely and atmospheric, this drawing of a series of male nude figures at the swimming pool -- one
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Crayon
H 14.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological
By Bryson Burroughs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of Art from 1909 to 1934, and demonstrated a sustained interest in mythological scenes, among which
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 44 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style
Located in Woodbury, CT
Davis Kemp
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style.
Very
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
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H 19 in W 26 in
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style
Located in Woodbury, CT
Davis Kemp
Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style.
Very
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
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H 19 in W 26 in
"Two Nudes with Columned Facade, " Art Deco Drawing w/ Male Nudes, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the solidity and gravity of high style Art Deco art, and may represent the academic, early work of a
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete by Maurice Guiraud Rivière 1930
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete with rope by Guiraud Riviere.
Patinated bronze on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
"Timur 'Imu, " Exotic Asian Fantasy, Art Deco Painting with Male Nudes
By H. J. "Dooley" Dionysius 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mysterious, jewel-toned and sensuous at the same time, this gorgeous gouache painting by Dooley Dionysius depicts a circle of nude men on a sculpted platform, linked together arm in ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Memorial", Large Maquette for Art Deco Memorial Monument with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, perhaps soldiers lost in World War I, features a trio of Art Deco angels at its pinnacle, a series of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Allegory, " Art Deco-Cubist Drawing with Multiple Nude Male Figures, circa 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed, this Cubist-influenced Art Deco drawing shows four nude male
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 16.25 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco Style Male and Female Couple Red Black Torso Art Mannequin on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco style male and female couple red black torso on metal stands. Item features male
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.5 in W 37 in D 3 in
"Stone Lifter, " Monumental, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nude Male, 1936
By Henry Schoenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable depiction of a strong, muscled nude male figure bent over in a monumental effort to
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
"Falling Satyr, " Superb Art Deco Panel with Male Nude by WPA Sculptor
By Don Griffith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, in the heart of the Art Deco era, the panel depicts the nude male figure dropping through a rocky
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Male Nude Holding Child Aloft, " Large Art Deco Drawing by Master Muralist
By Robert Hale Ives Gammell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn by Robert Hale Ives Gammell, this depiction of a nude male figure holding a stylized child
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a fountainlike
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
"Angel Battling the Hydra, " Fantastic Art Deco Sculptural Relief with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this rare, Art Deco bas relief sculptural panel was commissioned and presented by the Air Ministry to
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bakelite
H 23 in W 14 in D 1 in
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a fountainlike
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Style Sculpture Icarus Winged Male Nude Max Le Verrier, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude.
Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 15.36 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
MAX THE SAX Signed Lithograph, Art Deco Style Musician Portrait, Saxophone
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
and red bow tie against a bold yellow background. Ms. Morris utilizes her characteristic Art Deco
Category
1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Toltec, " Important Sketch for Art Deco Painting with Male and Female Nudes
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stylized and richly-colored, almost cinematic, depiction of a nude Toltec male youth by John
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
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Male Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal male art deco for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every male art deco was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the male art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right male art deco, those designed in Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Allyn Cox, Pierre Le Faguays and Dunbar D. Beck each produced at least one beautiful male art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a Male Art Deco?
A male art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,561, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $27,100.
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 Male Art Deco
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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