Born Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990) in St. Petersburg, Russia, to an aristocratic family, the artist known as Erté — a pseudonym derived from the French pronunciation of his initials — was a Renaissance man of the art and design world. He worked in graphic arts, interior design, fashion, jewelry and set design for the stage and silver screen, becoming a leader of the Art Deco style.
Moving to Paris in 1912, Erté worked as a fashion designer under couturier Paul Poiret before securing a job with Harper’s Bazaar as a cover artist. Over 22 years, Erté created more than 240 magazine covers alongside his ongoing work in fashion design.
Extending his prolific career into theater sets, costumes, prints and lithographs, Erté became one of the most famous artists of the era. His style — a combination of the nature-inspired flourishes of Art Nouveau and bold, geometric linework — directly contributed to the birth of Art Deco, earning him the nickname “the Father of Art Deco.”
After a lull of creative production in the 1940s and 1950s, Erté reentered the public eye in the 1960s, when a renewed interest in Art Deco had taken shape.
Creating colorful lithographs, bold serigraphs (silk-screen prints) and bronze sculptures, he contributed to a resurgence of the style in France and beyond. This late-life acclaim for his art led to exhibitions in museums and galleries all over the world as well as his first published monograph in 1970. That same year he was awarded the title of Chevalier du Mérite Artistique et Cultural and in 1976 was named Officier des Arts et Lettres by the French government.
Today, Erté’s works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and LACMA in Los Angeles.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of Erté art, including fine art prints, paintings and other works.
Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet 1930s Black in Colour, with Chinoiserie Decoration, Depicting, Figures, Houses, Bridges, Birds, Trees & foliage With a river scene, Very good o...
Lacquer
$3,298
H 68.9 in W 40.95 in D 16.34 in
1960s Italian Designer Drinks Cabinet, Inlaid and Decorated with Etchings
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful Italian bar cabinet made in the 1960s from beechwood fineered with mahogany. Inlaid with leaf shaped decorations. Vintage drinks cabinet...
Beech, Cherry
Art Deco Bar Cabinet Designed by Serge De Troyer
By Serge de Troyer
Located in North Bay Village, FL
This beautiful Bar Cabinet is made of Rosewood and handmade in Japan. only 5 made. This masterpiece blends in any decor giving a field of heirloom elegance...
Rosewood
Art Deco Extraordinary Bar Cabinet by Pier Luigi Colli, 1930
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Masterpiece of the famous Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli. The same set is available six chairs and the sideboard with the mirror.
Wood
$5,242
H 72.64 in W 71.26 in D 13 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Parchment and Brass, Sagittarius Motif, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Parchment and Brass, Sagittarius Motif, 1940s. This bar cabinet is constructed in wood clad with lacquered parchmen...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Extraordinary Bar Cabinet by Pier Luigi Colli, 1930
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Masterpiece of the famous Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli.
Wood
Art Deco Cabinet by Jules Leleu, Rosewood & Bronze, France, 1939
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
This cabinet is made from Rosewood, a luxurious and durable wood that is often used in high-end furniture. The cabinet features sleek lines with interiors in Sycamore Wood and a pair...
Bronze
$5,304
H 33.47 in W 48.82 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Walnut Feather and Chinoiserie Lacquer, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco bar cabinet in walnut, the grissinato or thousand striped base supports the body of the cabinet rounded at the sides, in the center a splendid walnut root with carved handle...
Walnut, Lacquer
$7,727Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
High-Gloss Art Deco Cabinet in Lacquer with Chrome Handle, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A timeless piece of French Art Deco design: This refined cabinet showcases clean lines, luxurious finishes, and elegant proportion. The doors are clad in real wood veneer, whose natu...
Beech
$2,500
H 76 in W 48 in D 20 in
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet Dimensions : 48" Wide X 20" Deep X 76" Tall This cabinet was made in the USA ...
Walnut
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the f...
Bronze
Sheraton Revival Hand-Painted Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional English vitrine features the stylistic elements associated with the famed English furniture designer Thomas Sheraton, considered one of the three most influential En...
Satinwood
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Art Deco coromandel and chrome-plated tantalus by Louis Prodhon allows one to enjoy the finest libations in style, even in the company of greedy hands. Crafted of luxurious coromandel and chrome, this marvelous case holds three square-cut glass Baccarat decanters. The purpose of the tantalus was to keep one's favorite beverages safe from unwanted consumption while still showcasing the contents within. To gain access to the liquor, simply insert the key and turn to unlock the handle and remove the decanter of your choice. Found in India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia, coromandel, or calamander wood, is one of the most distinctive timbers in the world. Known for its distinct black and hazel striped coloring, this desirable wood has been used for centuries to make furniture, stringed instruments, and precious personal items such as this remarkable decanter box. Established by the Royal...
Chrome
19th Century Coromandel Inlaid Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
Highly-prized coromandel, or East Indian ebony, was used to create this beautiful Victorian vitrine. Featuring delicate inlay in the Victorian/Edwardian style and glass panels framed in the equally luxurious satinwood, this cabinet is constructed to fit flush against a wall with baseboards. Elegant cabinets such as this are perfect for displaying one's treasures, but with original locks, keys, mirrors and fleur-de-lis fabric, this case is a prized possession unto itself, circa 1890. Measures: 30" wide x 14 ½" deep x 41 ½" high. Coromandel ebony is variegated brown and black, often called "streaky," wood. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet...
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Satinwood
Le Verre Français Chardons Tall Vase
By Schneider Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and dazzling in artistry, this rare Le Verre Français vase features Schneider Glassworks’ signature Art Deco Chardons design....
Art Glass
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Discovered in Parisian cabarets, the performers reenergized the artist’s practice.
