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Art Deco Lacquered Sideboard
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Production Lam Lee Group Dallas - O.L.F. Splendid small sideboard in the style of the great French
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1920s Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Art Deco Lacquered Sideboard
Art Deco Lacquered Sideboard
H 46.07 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Antique Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Art Deco buffet sideboard Beautifully detailed mirrored buffet with concealed shelving
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Art Deco Sideboard
Antique Art Deco Sideboard
H 52.5 in W 53 in D 19 in
Original Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Sideboard
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneered on solid
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1920s English Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Satinwood, Walnut

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD A stunning serpentine shaped Art Deco sideboard having a Nero Portoro
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
H 42.92 in W 71.66 in D 22.45 in
French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A great quality French Art Deco sideboard in solid oak and solid walnut, having a marble top with
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard
French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard
H 39.77 in W 49.61 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Maple Eye Sideboard
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco maple eye sideboard.
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

Antique Art Deco Maple Eye Sideboard
Art Deco Maple Eye Sideboard
No Reserve
H 38.59 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art deco sideboard the raised gallery back to the large rectangular well figured walnut top. Above
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Art Deco sideboard
Art Deco sideboard
H 41.5 in W 55 in D 20.5 in
French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Amazing piece, so much quality, inlay with mother-of-pearl and walnut wood creates a beautiful baskets on the door, wonderful original hardware, just beautiful.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 59.5 in W 51.25 in D 18 in
Art Deco of Period French Sideboard
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite charm of our Art Deco Period French Sideboard. Crafted
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Brass

Antique Art Deco of Period French Sideboard
Art Deco of Period French Sideboard
H 41.5 in W 61.5 in D 19.75 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD IN AMBOYNA This exquisite French Art Deco Sideboard, crafted in 1925, is
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Amboyna

French Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna
French Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna
H 42.92 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This French Art Deco sideboard in Sycamore wood is a stunning piece of furniture that offers both
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Sycamore

French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
H 37.41 in W 81.11 in D 20.87 in
French Art Deco Walnut Veneer Sideboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
France from the Art Deco period around 1930. The fittings and the locks are original. The sideboard was
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Oak, Softwood

French Art Deco Walnut Veneer Sideboard
French Art Deco Walnut Veneer Sideboard
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Donald Deskey Art Deco Sideboard Console
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey (American, 1894-1989) Art Deco console sideboard with large drawers in the streamline
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Burl

1920s Italian Art Deco Mirrored Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Italian Art Deco sideboard or buffet, circa 1925. A rectangular framed mirror over a black
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1920s Italian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Glass, Wood

1920s Italian Art Deco Mirrored Sideboard
1920s Italian Art Deco Mirrored Sideboard
H 38.5 in W 71.5 in D 19.75 in
Donald Deskey Art Deco Sideboard Console
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey (American, 1894-1989) Art Deco console sideboard with large drawers in the streamline
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Burl

Important and Unique Art Deco Sideboard
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of early Art Deco Design by Maurice Dufrene. The burr walnut canted sideboard
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble

Important and Unique Art Deco Sideboard
Important and Unique Art Deco Sideboard
H 31 in W 83.75 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Period Aluminum Sideboard Forming Showcase
Located in Paris, FR
. Stained wood pull handles. Art Deco period circa 1930.
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Aluminum

Jules Leleu Attributed Art Deco French Sideboard
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Art Deco period sideboard attributed to Jules Leleu. Made of mahogany, it consists of four
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
immigration to the United States. In a style that we now refer to as "Art Deco," this style was considered the
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Birch, Burl

Solid Oak Art Deco Sideboard, 1940, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Sideboard, oak, France, 1940s The sideboard is in excellent original condition, with minor wear
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Oak

Solid Oak Art Deco Sideboard, 1940, France
Solid Oak Art Deco Sideboard, 1940, France
H 41.74 in W 82.29 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco four door sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art deco sideboard the well-figured walnut stepped top above two large central drawers with
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Art Deco four door sideboard
Art Deco four door sideboard
H 38 in W 60 in D 22.5 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Red figured Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD An exceptional French Art Deco sideboard attributed to André Domin
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Sycamore

Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice Dufrène 1911
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco sideboard by French designer Maurice Dufrène. Made of massif walnut wood and a beige
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1910s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice Dufrène 1911
Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice Dufrène 1911
H 40.16 in W 82.68 in D 22.84 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna and Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD A stunning French Art Deco sideboard in walnut with highly figured
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut, Amboyna

Oak Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Exquisite Art Deco Sideboard Dresser by Roger Bal
By Roger Bal
Located in Kingston, NY
This exquisite signed Art Deco sideboard/dresser by Roger Bal is a one of a kind. It features a
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Bronze

1920s Art Deco Bookmatched Rosewood and Marble Sideboard
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This Art Deco sideboard has bookmatched lacquered rosewood, a maple interior and French green
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Granite

1920s Art Deco Bookmatched Rosewood and Marble Sideboard
1920s Art Deco Bookmatched Rosewood and Marble Sideboard
No Reserve
H 38.5 in W 63.5 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Beech

Early 20th Century Mahogany Art Deco Sideboard / Dressoir
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco sideboard. The cabinet is made of mahogany and the veneer is also mahogany. The
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Burl

Dominique French Art Deco Ebony of Macassar Sideboard
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Miami, FL
Sublime French art deco at it's best! A beautiful dark ebony of Macassar buffet with fluted wood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Wood

Maurice Dufrene French Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco mahogany sideboard cabinet with 4 glass front doors and inlaid trim edge under a
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble

Edouard Van Steenbergen Credenza, Architect Sideboard, Art Deco, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architect furniture; Art deco; Eduard Van Steenbergen; Belgian design; Modernism; Henry Van de
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Wood

Art Decò Sideboard in Solid Lacquered & Painted Mahogany
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Gorgeous and unique sideboard in lacquered and finely painted mahogany, the top is made of black
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1830s Italian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Granite

Chinese Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese art deco elmwood sideboard having black lacquer. A double door with large round metal
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Metal

Chinese Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard
Chinese Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard
H 29.14 in W 37.8 in D 22.84 in
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, Palisander, Revived Polish, France, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco sideboard. Material: Palisander Period: 1920-1929 It has been re-polished with
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Palisander

1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak, Marble and Brass Sideboard
Located in Mouscron, WHT
1940 Art Deco whiten oak, marble and brass sideboard. Finely sculpted. Set available: One dining
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1640s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

1930s Monumental art deco mahogany sideboard
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
the sideboard itself in deep contrast with the 3 giant birchwood legs underneath. The inside of the
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19th Century Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany

1930s Monumental art deco mahogany sideboard
1930s Monumental art deco mahogany sideboard
H 39.38 in W 129.93 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Buffet Sideboard
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an amazingly rare piece of Art Deco furniture by an exceptionally rare maker, namely, an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Walnut Root Sideboard
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous walnut-root sideboard designed in the 1920s, fine French manufacture. The sideboard is
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Wood

French Art Deco Walnut Root Sideboard
French Art Deco Walnut Root Sideboard
H 37.8 in W 71.26 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna and Rosewood Paris, c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco sideboard produced in Paris in the 1920’s black and white marble top on a solid
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Oak, Rosewood, Amboyna

20th Century Fine Art Deco Sideboard. Vienna, c. 1930.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this gorgeous and very rare, large Art Deco palisander sideboard
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet Burr & Ebonized Walnut Bookmatched, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Unique designed Art Deco sideboard or buffet out of Spain from the period circa 1925. This unusual
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 1920's French Art Deco Palisander Sideboard Credenza
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning antique French Art Deco style credenza, unbranded. Palisander wood with removable
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Art Deco Australian Walnut Veneered Sideboard
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard on tapered legs. Two central drawers flanked by curved cupboard sections
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1920s English Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century German Art Deco period buffet with upper bar cabinet. An upper bar cabinet
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble

French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Credenza with Checkerboard Parquetry
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1940s cabinet works as a buffet, credenza or sideboard. Good size at
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Brass

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Sideboard or Buffet with Dry Bar
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco black lacquered sideboard or buffet with dry bar. Two hidden secret
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Design by Anton Lucas for N.V
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Macassar, Oak

Jules Leleu French Art Deco Credenza Sideboard or Buffet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
A Masterful Statement Piece: Art Deco Credenza Attributed to Jules Leleu This exquisite Art Deco
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood from Paris Around 1925
Located in Greven, DE
We were able to acquire this wonderful piece of furniture directly from Paris. The sideboard has a
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

Oak Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Design by Jan Brunott
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Oak

Mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Sideboard by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Art Deco Haagse School sideboard by Anton Lucas. Striking Dutch design from
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Glass, Macassar, Mahogany

French Art Deco Sideboard with Mirror, Restored to High Gloss
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD French Art Deco sideboard. France. Material mahogany
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

1930 Italian Monumental Art Deco Sideboard , Burl Elmwood by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: a five doors 1930s monumental Italian Art Deco credenza Sideboard Buffet in burl
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1920s Italian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Elm, Walnut, Burl

Oak Modernist Art Deco Sideboard or Credenza by Cor Alons, 1927
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Modernist Art Deco sideboard or credenza. Design by Cor Alons and
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Credenza / Sideboard Solid European Oak, 1910
By Jan Brunott
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Superb Dutch Art Deco sideboard / credenza in the Amsterdam School design style by Brunott
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Oak

Art Deco Italian Walnut Briar Sideboard with Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Deco sideboard or dressing table with mirror, early 20th century. Made of walnut briar
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Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Tyrolean Credenza Sideboard in Solid Pine Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Tyrolean credenza sideboard in solid pine restored and polished to wax, circa 1930s
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Pine, Glass

Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar with Bar Cases on the Sides
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco sideboard from Paris around 1925 with wonderful Macassar veneer. Original Art Deco
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1920s French Art Deco Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture

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Macassar, Maple

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Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art deco sideboard antique furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of art deco sideboard antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of art deco sideboard antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of art deco sideboard antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Jules Leleu, Jindrich Halabala and 't Binnenhuis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Sideboard Antique Furniture?

A piece of art deco sideboard antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,925, while the lowest priced sells for $527 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

A Close Look at art-deco 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

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.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.