Rating and value of Art Deco furniture, tables and lamps

Do you own a piece of Art Deco furniture and would like to determine its value? Our specialists offer a free 24-hour appraisal of your Art Deco piece, providing you with an estimate of its cost on today's market and then guiding you through the process of selling it at the best possible price. They take into account factors such as the age, provenance, state of preservation and rarity of the object to provide an accurate, 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, which 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 its estimate was 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 furniture

Art Deco furniture originated with the Art Deco movement around 1900, at the International Exhibition of Industrial and Modern Decorative Arts. It involves decorating a home in all its aspects, not just furniture. It emphasizes colors and patterns. Furnishings are predominantly gilded, with metallic pieces and stylistically pure 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, including Art Deco jewelry and 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, which is still very much in vogue today, opposed this trend.

Reasons to auction Art Deco furniture

Art Deco furniture is appreciated by collectors for its elegance. Gilding is always present, and styles are mixed, with many stylistic features from the past. The Art Deco period brought about a synthesis in metalwork, 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 such as Raymond Subes and Eugène Printz stood out from the crowd. 

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.  

Appraising Art Deco period furniture

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

A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your piece. 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 item.