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Art Deco Auction at Bruun Rasmussen, September 30: Rare Works for Modern Homes.
One hundred years after the 1925 Paris World’s Fair, where the Art Deco style was launched, fascination with the movement is stronger than ever. Art Deco’s blend of functionality and decorative elegance has once again found its way into contemporary interiors, while international museums are currently celebrating the style in major exhibitions. Art Deco also provides the framework for Bruun Rasmussen’s grand auction on September 30, featuring art, furniture, and jewelry.
The strength of Art Deco lies in its ability to unify design languages across multiple categories: furniture with sculptural lines, silver with sharp profiles, jewelry with graphic patterns, and ceramics with ornate surfaces. This diversity makes the style particularly relevant today, as interior design focuses on creating a personal universe where art, design, and craftsmanship merge into cohesive wholes—just as Art Deco did 100 years ago.
"Art Deco fits perfectly into contemporary interiors, where people seek quality, personality, and a touch of glamour," says Anders Bodholt Askman, specialist in modern craftsmanship and design at Bruun Rasmussen. "Attending an auction is an excellent way to find original works that can also help create a home with history and thoughtful design."
A Style with International Impact
The Paris World’s Fair—Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes—which gave the style its name, brought together artists, architects, and designers from around the world in 1925 in a peaceful competition to present the finest in art and industrial design. The exhibition became a highlight in European art and design history, and many of the works displayed are now regarded as essential icons. Art Deco left a lasting aesthetic mark on the urban life of the 1920s and 1930s—from theaters and cinemas to hotels and private homes.
Danish Design Heritage on Auction
Among the Danish contributions that attracted attention in Paris were designers such as Kai Nielsen and Jais Nielsen, who won awards and international recognition. At Bruun Rasmussen’s auction, they are represented alongside other luminaries such as Kay Fisker, Gerda Wegener, Arno Malinowski, Hilde Grauballe, Arne Bang, Harald Nielsen, and Just Andersen, showcasing key examples of a style that continues to inspire and captivate.
Auctions as a Guide for Future Interiors
Today, auctions are not only marketplaces for rare works but also a driving force for new trends:
"At auction, you find unique works with history and quality, and inherent resale value. It is often here that producers and interior designers draw inspiration for the next major trends," says Anders Bodholt Askman.
With this auction, Bruun Rasmussen aims to celebrate and retell the story of Art Deco, demonstrating how the style remains relevant for both collectors and buyers seeking to create homes with character, fine craftsmanship, and enduring aesthetic appeal.
The online auction takes place on September 30 at bruun-rasmussen.dk, and bidding is open now. All lots can be viewed at previews in Aarhus at Søren Frichs Vej 34D and in Lyngby at Nørgaardsvej 3.
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Bruun Rasmussen has since 1948 sold art, design, jewellery, wristwatches, antiques and collectibles such as wine, books, coins and stamps. As the leading auction house in Denmark, we sell over 75,000 items every year at our Online Auctions at bruun-rasmussen.dk and at Live Auctions at our auction house in Lyngby.
Our specialists are the most experienced and competent in the industry. The work in the auction house places great demands on our knowledge of art and trends on the market. This way, we can provide valuations and advice of the highest quality – which has become our trademark – and thereby offer the best lots from all categories and achieve high hammer prices for the benefit of our customers.
At Bruun Rasmussen, we are one of Europe's most modern and digital auction houses, and it is only natural for us to adapt to changes in the market. Innovation is part of our DNA, while we are also deeply rooted in our history.
In 2022, after having been family-owned through three generations, we became part of the international “Bonhams Network”, expanding our global reach and access to specialists all over the world. We strategically present and sell art where it makes the most sense in relation to potential buyers.
