Art Deco Bakers Rack
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Shelves
Nickel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Shelves
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Vintage 1920s Dressers
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Game Tables
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Iron, Nickel, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Baroque Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Birch
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Slate, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Corner Cupboards
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Shelves
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Corner Cupboards
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1930s Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Shelves
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
- 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.
Finding the Right shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.