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Art Deco Fountains

ART DECO STYLE

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

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.

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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Era Garden Platinum Goliath Heron Crane Fountain Sculptures 6+ feet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent pair of life-size+ bronze Goliath Heron fountain sculptures from the Art Deco era. What sets these apart from all others is their silver pl...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fountains

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Bronze

Monumental Art Deco Bronze Wall Fountain / Sculpture by Janet Scudder
By Roman Bronze Works, Janet Scudder
Located in Buffalo, NY
monumental American bronze 47 h × 49 w × 22 d in (119 × 124 × 56 cm) Incised signature and foundry mark to base 'Janet Scudder Roman Bronze Works NY'. years as a sculptor After her...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Fountains

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Bronze

Gladding McBean Fountain Centerpiece Child with a Fish
Located in San Mateo, CA
Fountain center piece of a child with a fish by the California pottery company, Gladding McBean. This has a dripping aqua blue glaze with the bas...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fountains

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Pottery

Fountain in Marble, Year: 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Fountain: Marble Roso Verona Rosso Francia marble, also known as Rouge incarnat or Languedoc, is a historical French marble used since the 19th century for churches and noble palace...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Fountains

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Marble

Sandstone Wall Fountain in Art Deco Style
Located in Greding, DE
Wall Fountain in Art Deco-style with a high rising, tapering square shaft. At the upper part is a molded, geometric decor in the style of Art Deco. The basin is in the shape of a hal...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Fountains

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Sandstone

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Copper Mermaid Fountain by Glen Mayo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Greco Roman Style Vintage Putto and Fish Fountain with Distressed Verde Patina
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American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
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Whimsical English 19th-20th Century White Marble Figural Outdoor Dog Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Whimsical English 19th-20th century white marble figural fountain with dogs fountain. The Baroque Revival six-sided tripod marble base surmounted with three upright seated Yorkshire Terriers resting on a leaf and acanthus center stem, topped with a semi-circular scalloped carved basin...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Deco Fountains

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Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Fountains

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Antique Wall Fountain
Located in Udenhout, NL
Made from Bourgondian marble stone type Chassagne Rose from France. (The quarry already closed for years).
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19th Century French Antique Art Deco Fountains

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Antique Wall Fountain
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H 82.68 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Hand-Carved Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand-carved limestone wall fountain with an iron down spout. This fountain has a classical French bonnet design for the crown and detail carvings at the base of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fountains

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Limestone

Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson
Located in London, GB
This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie. The table fountain co...
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19th Century German Antique Art Deco Fountains

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Antique French Stone Fountain Piece with Triple Dolphin Spouts, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Fountains

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Fountain Marquise
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we have a carved limestone wall fountain from France with a rectangular base and a flower motif at the center of the wall. Origin: France Measurements: 4'6" W x 2'8" D x 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fountains

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Fountain Marquise
Fountain Marquise
H 56 in W 54 in D 32 in
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Fountain/Fishpond by OPIARY (D50")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fountains

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fountains

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René Lalique Rare Poissons Fountain or Sculpture
Located in Bridgewater, CT
René Lalique (1860-1945) Rare Poissons fountain or sculpture. Model created 1937, produced 2010 Molded glass, metal Measures: overall height 38in (96.8cm); width 46in (119cm); d...
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2010s French Art Deco Fountains

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Pair of Cast-Iron Garden Fountain Fish Sculptures, Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish cast-iron garden fountain fish sculptures. Probably 1930s or 1940s.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Fountains

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French Art Deco Carved Stone Jardinière, Fountain Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Fountains

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Stone

Italian Limestone Medusa Wall Fountain
Located in Baambrugge, NL
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Fountains

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Italian Limestone Medusa Wall Fountain
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H 85.83 in W 96.46 in D 41.74 in
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Swedish Cast-Iron Fountain "FISK" from Näfveqvarns Bruk and Designed by Carl O
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Modern Marble Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large modern fountain with a height of 255cm. The surface is very fine. This piece is a unique handcrafted fountain.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Fountains

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Modern Marble Fountain, 21st Century
Modern Marble Fountain, 21st Century
H 100.4 in W 119.69 in D 94.49 in
Art Deco Bronze Verdigris Fountain Head
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful female torso in cast bronze, with original weathered verdgris patina. Original fitments in place to channel water up from base to spout holes in place at hands and in grape...
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20th Century American Art Deco Fountains

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Art Deco fountains for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco fountains for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fountains created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco fountains made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fountains, popular names associated with this style include Gladding, McBean, Janet Scudder, and Roman Bronze Works. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for fountains differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $198,000 while the average work can sell for $14,500.

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