Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Macassar
1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
1940s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Canvas
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Burl, Bamboo, Wood
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Elm
1920s Israeli Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Cotton
Early 1900s German Antique Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Metal, Brass
20th Century Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Paper
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Bronze, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Marble
1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Terracotta
20th Century Javanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Brass
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Porcelain
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Iron
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Cotton, Wool
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Art Glass
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Marble, Wrought Iron
1910s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Hardwood
2010s French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Enamel, Bronze
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Glass, Wood
2010s French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wood, Fabric
1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Pine, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Terracotta
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Paper, Mirror
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Clay, Terracotta
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Fabric, Hide, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Silver
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Cotton, Wool
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Wool, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Paper