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1920's Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
A handsome celadon glaze porcelain table lamp refreshed with an acrylic base. Brass ring detail is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1920's Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful hand painted porcelain vase that has been electrified and become one of the kind
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1920s Asian painted porcelain cylindrical lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Asian painted porcelain cylindrical lamp
7 x 7 x 22.75 to top of socket 29.25 to top of harp
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Original Large Important Fancy 1920s Dresden Style Porcelain Lamp of Couple
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Lamp of a Lovely Couple sitting at a Piano with Intricate Fine Colorful Painted Detail. Taken out
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Table Lamp from the 1920s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain base with red dragon painting fitted with three E27 socket. Made by Meissen in Gemany
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Vintage 1920s German Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920s Asian Ceramic Porcelain Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1920s Asian ceramic porcelain lamps wood base hand-painted on porcelain.
Category
Vintage 1920s Table Lamps
Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
electrified into a table lamp.
Circa 1920
Set on a custom brass banded base with scenic detail. Gilt pagoda
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco, Porcelain Electric Perfume Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This unusual porcelain electric perfume lamp depicts a concubine on an elephant, and probably was
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s at the
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
H 27.56 in Dm 11.03 in
Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen table lamp in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs, 1920s.
Measures: 23.5 x
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Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Grace Pink Porcelain Table Lamp w. Foliage Decor, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s. The lamp base
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
H 25.6 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Porcelain Lamp w/ Lady by Robj 1920s
By ROBJ
Located in Lisbon, PT
/perfume or essential oil holder and lamp.
It is considered a major design by the renowned sculptor and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Chinese painted porcelain lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15.25"
Height to
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dutch Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Dutch porcelain floral lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17.5"
Diameter: 10.5"
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French white porcelain table lamps with original patina.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's porcelain table lamps in the form of oil lamps with brass accents
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1920's Art Deco Sung De Boeuf Lamp, USA
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An early 20th century Sang De Boeuf Art Deco lamp. The luscious flambe red glaze with bronze finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Floral Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt and painted wood bases
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French porcelain lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15"
Height to shade rest: 23
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of White Porcelain lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15.5"
Height to shade
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's single French porcelain lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 9"
Height to shade rest
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Black Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French black porcelain table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 25.5"
Diameter
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's French blue porcelain table lamp with gilt bronze fittings.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1920s White Porcelain Asian Vases with Geometric Décor Made into Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white porcelain vases with pierced geometric décor from circa 1920 made into table lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
1920s FBS Limoges Continental Blue Cobalt Porcelain & Gilt Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s FBS Limoges Continental Blue Cobalt Porcelain, hand painted and Gilt decorated Vase Mounted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 6 in D 5 in
Antique English Porcelain Hand Painted 24K Gold Plated Trophy Lamp, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Antique English Porcelain Hand Painted 24K gold plated trophy lamp.
Very fine hand
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 34 in W 9 in D 7 in
Pair of French Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain lamps with gilt details.
Measurements:
Height of body: 12
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French porcelain table lamp mounted on an antique Chinese gilt bronze base
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Blue and White Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's French porcelain table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 21"
Height to
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French porcelain table lamps with bronze bases and hand-painted decorations
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of English Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English porcelain table lamps of neoclassic design.
Measurements:
Height
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of English Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English circa 1920's porcelain table lamps with Chinoiserie decoration and ebonized wood
Category
Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of French Black Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s French black porcelain table lamps with bronze fittings.
Measurements
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain table lamps with wood base.
Measurements:
Height of body: 13
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s English white porcelain table lamps with griffins on body.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
English Glazed Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's English glazed porcelain table lamp with bronze base.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fleur-de-Lis Motif Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt details and a fleur-de-lis motif
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1920 French Glazed Porcelain Blue Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French glazed porcelain blue table lamps with bronze base
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Country Home Vase Converted to Table Lamp, circa 1920s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Royal Copenhagen country home vase converted to table lamp circa1920s
Beautiful vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chinese 1920s Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
porcelain décor, this Chinese 1920s temple jar lamp will make for a wonderful addition to any home, placed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Pair of Wedgwood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Wedgwood porcelain table lamps with silvered hardware.
Measurements
Height
Category
Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Dutch Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's antique porcelain table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 11"
Height to
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Dutch Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's hand-painted Dutch porcelain table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 14
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Chinese porcelain table lamps with court scenes.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of English Floral Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English porcelain floral lamps with gilt bases.
Measurements:
Height of
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Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sang De Boeuf Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1920s porcelain table lamps with gilt bases.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
Original glass shade
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Bauhaus Porcelain Wall Lamp Germany circa 1920s 'Marked'
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus porcelain wall lamp Germany circa 1920s (Marked)
Original condition.
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Porcelain Ceiling or Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco porcelain ceiling or wall lamp Vienna around 1920s
The second picture shows how it would
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Three Art Deco Porcelain Bauhaus Wall and Ceiling Lamps, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Three Art Deco porcelain Bauhaus wall and ceiling lamps, 1920s
3 are available, priced and sold
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco porcelain lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco porcelain lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Art Deco Porcelain Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Bauhaus Germany around 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco porcelain ceiling or wall lamp by Bauhaus germany around 1920s
Original condition
The
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Bauhaus Black and White Email Metal Brass Vintage Hanging Lamps 1920s Set of Six
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six simple black and white enameled metal Bauhaus Hanging Lamps 1920s from Germany.
The
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Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
Small art deco porceilain wall lamp germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small art deco porceilain wall lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
G.B. Breveté Paris porcelain tablelamp, France 1920s
Located in HEILOO, NL
Beautiful antique French elegant porcelain table lamp made by G.B. Breveté in Paris, Belle époque
Category
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Pair of Birds Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian, 1920s porcelain lamps depicting 2 tropical birds. Available at our showroom at 238
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
1920s French Blue Glazed Porcelain Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1920’s French blue porcelain table lamps. In very good vintage condition.
Dealer
Category
Early 20th Century Other Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
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1920s Porcelain Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1920s porcelain lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1920s porcelain lamps — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. 1920s porcelain lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1920s porcelain lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1920s porcelain lamps over the years, but those made by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Constantin Holzer-Defanti and Henri Delcourt Boulogne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1920s Porcelain Lamps?
Prices for 1920s porcelain lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1920s porcelain lamps begin at $248 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,755.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1920s Porcelain Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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