Rating and value of Art Deco furniture, tables and lamps

Do you own a piece of Art Deco period furniture and would like to determine its value? Our specialists offer a free 24-hour appraisal of your Art Deco furniture, providing you with an estimate of its cost on the current market and then guiding you to make a sale at the most advantageous price possible. They take into account factors such as the age, provenance, state of preservation and rarity of the object to provide an accurate and well-documented estimate. 

Rating and value of Art Deco furniture

Art Deco furniture is highly prized on the auction market. It is a blend of antique styles and a modernity emerging at the beginning of the 20th century that is very popular in France. The price at which it sells on the art and auction market ranges from €10 to €102,400, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your Art Deco period furniture. In 2013, an Art Deco lamp with two asymmetrical uprights by Eileen Gray sold for €73,000 whereas it was estimated at between €50,000 and €60,000.  

Order of value of Art Deco furniture from the most basic to the most prestigious

Characteristics of Art Deco period furniture

Art Deco furniture originated with the Art Deco movement around 1900, at the International Exhibition of Industrial and Modern Decorative Arts. It consists of decorating a home by taking into account all aspects of decoration, not just furniture. It emphasizes colors and patterns. In furnishings, the emphasis is on gold, metal and stylistically clean shapes, often inspired by plants or flowers. Art Deco was a counterpoint to Art Nouveau, so round angles were avoided. This was reflected in all artistic movements, from Art Deco jewelry to designers (Alphonse Mucha, for example), but Art Deco expressed itself above all in architecture and furniture design. Graphics are specific and ordered, in particular forms to represent specific movements. It was particularly prevalent during the Roaring Twenties. The modern style will come to oppose the deployment of this current, which is nevertheless very much in vogue today.

Reasons to sell Art Deco furniture at auction

Art Deco furniture is appreciated by collectors for its elegance. Gilding is always present, and styles are blended, with many stylistic features from the past. The Art Deco period brought about a synthesis of metalworking, which was also designed for the architectural revival of the period in Haussmann-style apartments. As a result, Art Deco furniture is sought-after at auction, with stable prices and generally successful items. Emblematic designers of the movement stand out, such as Raymond Subes or Eugène Printz. 

The stamp

A stamp or signature on a piece of furniture can considerably increase its value, depending on the artist who made it, the workshop, and the date of manufacture.  

Have an Art Deco period piece of furniture appraised

If you own an Art Deco piece of furniture of any other furnishings, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling out our online form. 

A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of your furniture's market value. If you are considering selling your piece of cabinetry, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price for your work, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.