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Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
By Ericsson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive 1930's beautifully figured Walnut telephone table
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco 1930 Telephone Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
shape of an early telephone. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1930's with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored
By Monogram
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Monogram Art Deco desk tabletop telephone with metal accents in excellent antique
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The toy rattle is composed of a molded black Bakelite
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Chrome Side Table or Telephone Table Model 510 by W.H. Gispen
By Ontwerpbureau N.V. Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco side table or telephone table model 510.
Design by W.H. Gispen for Ontwerpbureau
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Antique extra bell for L.M. Ericsson telephone model RA 10/2 RA 10/2000
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
telegraph equipment before shifting its focus to telephones. By the early 20th century, the company was
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Catalin, cream colored, telephone marked Mono-phone. Wonderful Classic Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
Located in Poperinge, BE
PTT, the design is based on its art deco style predecessor, the Ericsson model 1931.
Originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
Original Vintage Poster French Army Signal Corps Radio Telephone Communications
Located in London, GB
Engagez Vous Dans L'Arme Des Transmissions - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting an Army telephone
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
H 23.82 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Art Deco Telephone Table with Working Phone
Located in Huntington, NY
Pearlescent acrylic base with telephone beneath shell lid
Rare Art Deco Enamel Movable Telephone Gold Charm Dated 1937
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing 14k rotary telephone charm is impossible to find. It is a flat 1 sided black enamel
Category
Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures
Materials
14k Gold
Original Vintage Poster French Army Signal Corps Radio Telephone Communications
Located in London, GB
Engagez Vous Dans L'Arme Des Transmissions - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting an Army telephone
Category
1930s Art Deco More Prints
Materials
Paper
Arizona Landscape with Horses; Mountains and Telephone Poles.
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco movement, was born in Lithuania in 1894. Trained as an architect at the Royal Academy in
Category
1940s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor
Trio Bates Streamline Telephone Index Spinners by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Dallas, TX
Models on left and right, inscribed with Bel Geddes official design logo.
A patented case design by Bel Geddes.
Left, is black bakelite with white bakelite knobs. Missing index ro...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock
Located in Dallas, TX
Patented Pollock designs.
Pair of Zephyr Autodex, in mottled-brown and cream-white bakelite, both with red bakelite slider and button, one original box, for Zephyr American Corp. ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
H 0.75 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Art Deco Telephone Table in Ebonized Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Telephone Table in Ebonized Mahogany
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables
Art Deco Demilune Telephone Table in Black Lacquer with Skyscraper Detailing
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Art Deco telephone table in black lacquer featuring an open-fronted demilune design
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tables
Materials
Walnut
Diamond Platinum Phone Charm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Art Deco telephone charm has two messages when turning the dial: 'hello' and 'I love u
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Bakelite Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Pyramid telephone in cream bakelite. Produced by the GPO, model number 330 with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco General Electric Bakelite Telephone
By General Electric
Located in Nantucket, MA
An Art Deco Bakelite telephone by General Electric, London. Chrome rotary dial and refurbished cord
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Antique Art Deco Table Top Rotary Telephone Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco rotary telephone circa 1930
Measures - 7.5"h x 9.5"diam
Catalogue Note: Ask
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco 'King Pyramid' Red Bakelite GPO Telephone 'Model No.1/232'
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'King Pyramid' telephone in rare and original fire red bakelite. Produced by the GPO
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Magazine or Telephone Table with Inlaid Walnut and Brass, Bakelite Pull
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco magazine / telephone table in book matched and ebonized walnut features a cut-out
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
H 23.75 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
1930-1940 Telephone, Thomson-Houston Telephone Company
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1930-1940 Telephone, Thomson-houston Telephone Company
Measures: H 32cm, D 15cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bakelite Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO telephone in cream Bakelite. Model number 328L. Stamped 328CB. BX58/2A to underside
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Black 232 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 232 GPO telephone. Braided handset cord and integral drawer. Fully refurbished
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with call exchange. Braided handset cord, chrome button and
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
very resistant to chiping or cracking.
The AE40 is a graceful example of art deco design. These rugged
Category
Vintage 1930s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with 3 chrome buttons ‘Secret, Normal, Engaged for Secret
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Original GPO Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO Telephone. Black bakelite with integral mirrored drawer and braided handset cord
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco style. It comes complete with all original parts, the cord has been modified to fit a modern
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris
Located in Poperinge, BE
French analog rotary telephone, better known as the 'Baby Mouse', mushroom or Mickey Mouse
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Original GPO Model 162F 1934 Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 162F Telephone. Black bakelite with enamelled figure dial.
Dimensions: H
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Original Black Bakelite GPO Model 232L 1938 Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Original GPO Model 162L Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 162L telephone. Black Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Original GPO Model 232L Black Bakelite Telephone Circa 1930
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
1940s Antique Silver Telephone Western Electric Bell System Rotary Dial
By Western Electric
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Antique Silver Telephone Western Electric Bell System
Rotary dial vintage Phone with ringer
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1951 GPO model 332 telephone. "Code, Listen Before Ringing" Feature. Original nylon
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Original 1963 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1963 GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1967 GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1972 GPO Model 746 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1972 GPO model 746 telephone in Chinese red. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category
Vintage 1970s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1967 GPO model 706 telephone in Chinese red. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. 1961 'Bell On/Bell Off' feature. Original nylon
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
An Art Deco Telephone Table
Located in New York, NY
the 1930's, rather than the French emphasis on decoration. The Swedish Art Deco designs were
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Fir
Streamlined Art Deco Telephone / Drinks Table in Walnut with Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
supports with fluted streamlined Art Deco detailing. It features a walnut cabinet with a black lacquer pull
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables
H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Telephone
Located in Petaluma, CA
I don't buy phones generally, but this one was too nice to pass up. I bought right out of the collector's home. She was 93 years old and had wonderful items including this most attra...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco C1930 Wall Mount Black Bakelite Telephone
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic wall mount telephone from the 1930s. Cradle style which has been refurbished. Ready to be
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Deco-Tel Rotary Phone Telephone American Flag Patriotic 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Deco-Tel Rotary Phone Telephone American Flag Patriotic 1970s. Circa 1970s. Measurements
Category
Vintage 1970s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Unique Mid Century Authentic Hide Covered Art Deco Style Telephone Bench
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Elegantly shaped this unique piece of likely French furniture features a strikingly beautiful overall cover and ebonized table with underlying shelf resting on four tapering square l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Hide, Wood
Art Deco Wall Mount Bakelite Telephone by Siemens Bros. London Great Britain
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous wall mount telephone in black bakelite by the Siemens Bros co. of London Great Britain
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 4.25 in
Fabulous Art Deco Black Bakelite Wall Mount Rotary Dial Telephone USA
By Automatic Electric Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco American Electric Co black bakelite space saver side hanging rotary dial wall mount phone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone. Braided handset cord, chrome button and integral drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Telephone Clock Table Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Incredibly kitsch and collectible telephone clock table lamp from the 1950s USA. It multitasks as a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare SS Normandie Bakelite Telephone
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Atlanta, GA
cruise liners of the Art Deco era. In our 20 years of collecting Art Deco, we have only seen two of these
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone
By Western Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Western Electric was the first widely distributed phone which adopted the use of a single handset rather than a separate transmitter and receiver. This D model comes plated in 12...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Italian Green Onyx and Gilded Bronze Telephone
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century vintage Italian desk telephone designed by Telart ViaReggio in the style of Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO 232L black Bakelite telephone. Braided handset cord. Integral drawer. Registered
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
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Find many varieties of an authentic art deco telephone available at 1stDibs. An art deco telephone — often made from plastic, bakelite and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco telephone — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art deco telephone made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco telephone over the years, but those crafted by GPO ( General Post Office ), Western Electric and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Telephone?
Prices for an art deco telephone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $284 and can go as high as $6,467, while the average can fetch as much as $875.
Questions About Art Deco Telephone
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray 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 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.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry 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.
- 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.
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