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Paris department shops in the 1920s had departments that sold every sort of art deco furniture from light to heavy. Art deco, also called style moderne, movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western europe and the united states during the 1930s. Art nouveau two door bookcase art nouveau new art began in the and flourished until about the time of wwi. Art deco furniture, a complete guide to the history. A gorgeous display cabinet made of blond walnut from the art deco period, circa 1930s. Art nouveau two door bookcaseart nouveau new art began in the and flourished until about the time of wwi. It was bevis hiller who wrote the first book on art deco history and design in 1968 and was most likely the first to use the term to describe the style of the 1920s and 30s. Our advertisers supply antique furniture throughout the uk and buy antique furniture at very affordable rates. Choose from 22 antique art deco bookcases for sale priced from. You cant beat trying out our victorian and art deco bookcases before seeing them in your home. The study includes painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, furniture, and other decorative objects. Victorian furniture antique furniture bedside cabinet nightstand antique bookcase antique cabinets antique shops art deco.
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A few british designers were influenced by high end art deco such as the epstein brothers and ray hille who used walnut and veneers, but it was only in the 1930s when mass production techniques and cheaper materials became available that art deco became a style for the middle classes instead of just the aristocracy and the fabulously wealthy. Art deco circular display vitrine cabinet in walnut, 1930s english this is a superb 1930s art deco cabinet. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Art deco has become one of the most iconic, recognized and revived styles in the history of art, architecture and design. The upper section is more on the lines of art deco in style together g antique walnut cocktail cabient see more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Cabinet cabinet artdeco rosewood veneer, opening with 5 doors and 5 niches. Our hertfordshire antiques showroom is just 20 minutes north of london right where the a1 meets the m25. Original art deco bookcase with storage and writing. The rules of the exhibition required that all work be modern. Shop art deco bookcases at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of art deco and other authentic period furniture. Aug 29, 2018 below are a few examples of art deco furniture that we have sold, if any particular style looks of interest, let us know and we can try to find you something similar. Antique bookcases the uks largest antiques website. The base of the cabinet has a single door, which has blind fret carving on it.
Only genuine antique art deco bookcases approved for sale on uk. An original art deco bookcase with lovely figured walnut veneer. This item is slaved to the art deco armoire for the woodmetal, to bookworms delight ft for the deco items on the shelfs. Get the best deal for art deco antique furniture from the largest online selection at. Buy art deco antique bookcases and get the best deals. A good size, it would look stunning in a hall, study or living room. Art nouveau highlighted curvaceous lines, often inspired by plants and flowers, as well as geometric patterns. A stylish art deco oak bookcase dating from circa 1940s. Summary recently viewed bidsoffers watch list purchase history selling saved. Browse our wide selection of antique furniture for sale from dealers across the uk click here to view interior design furniture ideas and sold pieces in situ from dealers on antiquesatlas.
This is a period 1920s to 1930s art deco bookcase, its not reproduction or in the style of, this is the real thing. An art deco threedoor bookcase in mahogany, with inlaid banding and fine ormolu mounts, the centre door with gilt mesh and glass, the outer two veneered in mahogany and with ormolu. Thats why we have so many bookcases for sale on our site, including a range of different brands, styles, materials and prices. Both styles were popular in europe and the united states, but art nouveau flourished earlier, between 1890 and 1910. In 1930, he was a founding member of the french union of modern artists. Many of these bookcases are on display in our hertfordshire showroom so please contact us to view. Art deco bookcase from a unique collection of antique and. With its original, bevel edged sliding glass doors that enclose three shelves. Art deco was a sprawling design sensibility that wound its way through numerous early 20th. Art nouveau furniture art deco furniture contemporary. The top part is a vitrine with glass panels on the front and sides, two glass shelves and a mir. A stylish art deco walnut china cabinet or bookcase dating from circa 1930s40s. This sturdy and generouslysized wooden bookcase has been tastefully revived to a modern and slightly art deco style.
How to spot art deco bookcases during the boom of industry in between the two world wars, france created and developed the style of art deco, a futuristicthemed decorative arts movement that seemed to pick up where the. This walnut cabinet is what weve chosen to call a keyhole shape and it originates from england. The top and bottom of both bookcases were made in two pieces and then cleverly joined together during installation with a. Brought at auction it was virtually ready to be scrapped. The most common art deco bookcase material is metal. This one has been lovingly looked after and polishes up beautifully. With an emerald greenblue fresh coat of paint and exquisite wallpapering, this bookcase looks a million bucks and will be the envy of all your family and friends. Dating from around 1930 this is a wonderful example of an art deco bookcase with a limed oak finish. In a wellfigured light coloured walnut with double bow front, this good quality cabinet has a moulded rectangular top, with two vertically glazed doors all standing on shaped legs. The bookcase was the lower section of larger piece but this was the only part remaining. Nowadays, the style is understood to have begun around 1910 and continued until 1939 and the outbreak of wwii. Whether youre looking for a childrens book case, or cube storage, were bound to have the right style for your home. Art nouveau was an art and design movement that grew out of the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century. This bookcase offers three fixed shelves, and features a curved edge to the top and bottom with reeded accents to the top.
Antique art deco bookcases the uks largest antiques website. The interior shelves are fully adjustable and overall condition is excellent with natural wax finish. Antique art deco portoro marble fire surround decorative artfixdaily event calendar antique art deco portoro marble fire surround decorative stylish burr walnut art deco hostess trolley antiques atlas art deco 1930s u based walnut open sideboard french art deco bed us queen uk king size mahogany circa. A quality light oak art deco slender bookcase display cabinet opening the door it has three adjustable shelves. Buy walnut art deco antique bookcases and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Three years after art deco s publication in the uk and the us, in 1971, the minneapolis institute of arts put on a spectacular art deco exhibition with hillier as the lead curator. About 12% of these are bookcases, 0% are filing cabinets.
Art deco style of furniture from the beginning was made out of rich hard woods like macassar or ebony. Our client commissioned a pair of open plan rosewood two sided bookcases. Massive breakfront library bookcases were made with ornate cornices and pediments which in turn were decorated with urns, busts and decorative carving. Beautifully and profesionally restored and repolished, ready to go straight into your home. Find the perfect art deco bookcase, and browse the vast collection of authentic art deco furniture items today at vinterior.
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