Art deco influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, fashion, cars, movie theatres, trains, ocean liners, and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners. French art deco furniture inc we are a family of french importers. Made of strong geometric shapes and deep colours, art deco objects are instantly recognisable as coming from the era. This 1960s french art decostyle statue is made of brass with a marble base. Art deco furniture art deco is a decadent and luxurious style of architecture and design which flourished in the 1920s and 1930s. Crafted in france circa 1970, each mirror is decorated with intricate metal scroll around the frame. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pair of vintage french art deco gilt painted metal wall mirrors. Walnut art deco bookcasecurio cabinet the beautiful design of this art deco bookcase makes the decor takes on an interesting character and class.
Lastly, there is the etagere style bookcase, which is a light, open, and used for displaying decorations. Pair of french art deco style leather club chairs excellent condition. The carved designs and warm wood colours will work perfectly with aged books and family knickknacks. In any room, these pieces of furniture can store, organize and display almost anything, from kitchenware to your favorite pieces of art. Art deco furniture and design borrows from this style by emphasizing bold lines and unusual forms. The exposition des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes, or art deco exhibition, opened in paris in 1925 and the art deco movement was ushered into existence. The marble slab is black with gold color veins accenting the statue. The clean and minimal design of art deco furniture makes it great for modern rooms and interiors. To get inspired browse the collection presented below. French art deco etagere theodore alexander check this furniture hot price see low prices french art deco etagere theodore alexander comfortable benefits of quality buy low prices french art deco etagere theodore alexander the lines of these babes. Art deco furniture luxury designer furniture mark alexander.
Many of these art deco pieces are on display in our hertfordshire showroom so please get in touch for an appointment. Let the elegance of this aluminum sculptured bookcase add luxury and style to your modern or contemporary interiors. Get the best deals on art deco bookcase antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. Ideal colors to get the french country interior design look, are colors inspired by the french landscape including terra cotta red, green, yellow and mediterranean blue. Browse and purchase with confidence as our friendly antique dealers will be more than happy to help with any questions on listed items. Unusual handcarved antique french art nouveau sculptural chair from the. Get the best deals on art deco antique bookcases when you shop. The term itself, art deco was, however, coined retrospectively in the nineteen sixties. From chairs and desks to toasters and cars, art deco uses smaller shapes to create the larger geometric forms. Choose angular, geometric forms art deco motifs had a strong and bold look, with vertical lines and angular details. Its a timeless style that emphasizes taste and comfort, rather than price or the latest trend. Minor sights hasnt seen this rather folksy form of art deco outside of france and its a form that can be found not just on these buildings but also in furniture, which is still easily found in the citys antique markets, like the. It can also function as a decorative furnishing to jazz up your interiors.
Exceptional palmwood bookcase by eugene printz, art deco, france, 1930s. The large cabinets perfectly store books and more, and the vintage styling is beautifully presented in the interior. These are fantastic if you want bookshelves that can hold. Take a look at these designs, sizes, shapes and colours and see if there is anything. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Art deco architecture, art deco jewellery, art deco hotels, art deco music, art deco interiorswe cant get enough of it. The gorgeous blush color, the plush velvet, theyre so rich. W hats is so typically french in this expression of art deco is the use of stylized flowers, leaves and fruits. All those who like books will surely find this interesting. Rated 5 out of 5 by frenchlessons from great style and very portable i was attracted to this shelving unit not only by its upscale french detailing, but also because the supports are not long pieces the height of the unit, but rather separate short pieces the height of each shelf. Bookcases retrospective interiors vintage furniture. It was a revolutionary shift away from the austerity and heavy decoration of the victorian era and has remained as current throughout the years as it was at its inception.
Dec 11, 2014 opposing skyscraper bookcases late 1920s skyscraper furniture designer paul frankl. Geometric inlays like pyramids, sunbursts, and arches are also a common sight in wooden art deco pieces of the roaring 20s. Deco interiors customer information covid19 update we are shipping as normal during the current crisis throughout the uk and globally. The sunburst was a classic deco motif whether a mirror took the shape of a sunburst, or if it was inlaid into the surface of a console table this design frequently adorned deco interiors. Weve worked on many projoects with various interior designers doing whole rooms in an art deco theme. See more ideas about deco furniture, furniture and deco. Barristers had to keep a lot of law books within easy access, which was an issue if they didnt have precise bookcase to hold those books. They have tapered fronts, and offer lots of storage space in a slim design. Art deco was a popular style from as early as the 1910s to the 1930s, although its most commonly associated with the roaring 20s. French country decor usually looks quite simple yet very elegant. Originally written ten years after the birth of the art deco movement in 1925 during a french art exposition, delacroix offers a glamorous look at interiors through a kind of inkandwatercolor method. French art deco oak linen cupboard with relief garden carvings pickeryplace. David is the premier direct importer of all types of french art deco furnishings into the usa.
Art deco interiors by henry delacroix is free netgalley ebook that i read in late january. A smart and unusual pair of original art deco period cabinets, beautifully made in walnut, these date from the 192030s. Art deco bookcase from a unique collection of antique and. Art deco, sometimes referred to as deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in france just before world war i. We have a large selection of art deco bookcases and cabinets. In the same home, as part of a gut renovation, vlarchitects principal louis lisboa created a large space to contain the living and dining areas, the latter of which features 1940s bagues pendant lights, a french art deco wall plaque, and a 40sstyle venetian mirror, all from newel. We are wholesale to the trade and are now offering our pieces wholesale to the public here. Art deco is a distinctively ornate style that originated in france before rising to international popularity in the 1920s through the 1940s. Bookcases and shelves provide the perfect place to stow your favorite reads, but theyre so much more than that. Jared gosss beautifully illustrated book french art deco provides an introduction to the historical background of the art deco movement and outlines the most salient aspects of the aesthetic. David hugon is the owner and founder of french art deco furniture inc.
Davids extensive reach directly to the best french sources allows him to offer the highest quality items sourced from. The chapters include french interiors, streamline moderne, art deco in public places movie theaters, for example, and the revival of the 70s and 80s. Another deco book i recommend is by young mi kim from the architecture and design library. We also specialize in antique french and continental lighting. All jewellery is sterilized before display shipping.
Both pieces are in excellent condition with a rich hand painted patinated gilt finish. Art deco retained the natural motifs of art nouveau but further stylised and abstracted them, creating striking graphic designs. Bookcases are helpful keepers of our reading materials at home. French art deco period 4door bookcase features diamond shaped glass panes, and is a relaitvely low yet wide design holding an amazing amout of books or your favorite collection. This 192 page book gives a pictorial survey of french art deco furniture, in the period 19101935. Yet its elaborate aesthetic continues to influence contemporary design and architecture the sharp geometric patterns, the love of bold color, and the emphasis on modern manufacturing and technology havent gone anywhere. Make offer pair of french art deco style leather club chairs excellent condition. We have a fantastic range of original vintage art deco furniture and french art deco furniture, beautiful and stylish this style started to be produced in france during the 1920s the best manufactures used very blonde burr walnut veneers, this style is often characterized by rich colors, bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation. Shop art deco bookcases at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of art deco and other authentic period furniture.
Art deco first appeared in france in the 1920s and takes its name from the 1925 exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes. Deco was a very popular international design movement that was accepted the world over and spans the period from 1925 until the 1940s. One pair of art deco style hand wrought iron bookcases, nice natural iron finish. Art deco furniture, art deco, wall decor, wall art, geometric wall art, minimalist, fretwork, wall panels, home decor, office sku. The variety of the art deco bookcases presented below is impressive and even the most demanding customers should be satisfied with it. The book is also a jaw droppingly beautiful catalogue featuring over one hundred masterpieces, created by fortyfive artists. Art deco intarsia dark and golden flame birch bookcase cabinet price. Shop art deco bookcases at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of art deco. If you are a fan of stylish art nouveau furniture, you need to have this two door bookcase with beautiful glass doors. French art deco furniture 1925 1935 art deco history in france. David started in the art deco business over 25 years ago.
Find fine and authentic furniture art deco french antiques and works of art for sale directly from a selection of top french dealers on anticstore. Decorate a master bathroom with this elegant pair of art deco mirrors. Some of these shelves even come with removable sliding drawers which make it easy to store more items. Cube storage bookcases are square shelves that stack on top of each other. How to add art deco style to any room architectural digest. Around her waist is an ornate loin cloth and her head features a hair wrap. Jul 15, 2015 art deco bookcase from a unique collection of antique and modern bookcases at bookcases. Art deco period cupboard in rosewood veneer signed majorelle nancy louis majorelle 18591926. Shop the art deco bookcases and etageres collection on chairish, home of the. Mark alexander design artistry is a leading melbourne interior design studio, led by mark alexander a highlyrespected and talented melbournebased furniture designer and maker with over 30years of experience specialising in creating custom designed australian made furniture and elegant interiors. Add a stylish aesthetic to the livingroom with a french country bookcase.