Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
ART DECO STYLE
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.
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Style: Art Deco
2 Art Deco Rattan Planters, circa 1920/1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco rattan planters circa 1920/1930
Good general condition, some gaps.
2 armchairs and a table in the model are also on sale in other advertisements.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
2 Art Deco Style Gilt Resin Planters
Located in New York, NY
2 Art Deco-style fluted gold composition planters with faceted sides and flared tops on 6 sided star bases (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Vintage Stucco Lion Pillars
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of stucco lion pillars for a fireplace or console. They have a beautiful terra-cotta patina.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
1 of the 30 Glazed Ceramic Art Deco Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1930s
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 30 original Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incor...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
6 Piece Art Deco Bentwood Bamboo Wicker Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Restored 3 strand Paul Frankl style 6 piece rattan living room seating set consisting of 3 separated seat sofa, arm club chair with matching ottoman, side table, 2 tier corner table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Outdoor Reclining Chaise with Metal Foliate Motif
Located in New York, NY
Very nice example of outdoor, poolside, or patio furniture, reclining chaise with four backrest positions. The metal frame has incised bark detail, an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Garden Patio Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice Art Deco garden, Patio dining set having a glass top table with four matching armless chairs. This set shows significant rust, peeling paint and surface wear, as shown. In the s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Italian Sculpture in Precious Pink Marble from Portugal
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined sculpture in Portugal pink marble. Great artistic quality, not signed. Face of the virgin Mary in prayer. Work of the Art Deco period.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
20th Century Art Deco Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique marble combination typically used in the inter war period.
The shelf is made in parefeuille.
Measures:
171 cm EW 67.32".
103 cm EH 40.55".
109 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Albaster Lamp Neoclassic Column Vintage, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Neoclassic column early 20th century Art Deco Albaster lamp
French vintage alabaster column lamp with beautiful veining.
Very soft and warm light in your interior, patio or garden....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Restored Brown Pedestal Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Made Out of Oak, Art Deco
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unique Art Deco pedestal.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Restored.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Abondante Chique Art Deco Fireplace Surround in Brêche Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fine vintage Art deco period fireplace surround. The Brêche marble is a one of a kind type of marble that is supporting to the mantle. some veins are reinforced on the tabl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Sunburst Garden Chairs by Francois Carré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco, painted wrought iron, outdoor, garden side chairs by Francois Carré feature sunburst motif seats.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Store Displays / Stands / Fixtures /Shelves
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Art Deco wrought iron store displays / stands / Fixtures /shelves, GARDEN, Classic Art Deco "waterfall" design, My guess, originally out of an old pastrie shop. Cand...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
6 Art Deco Brass Casement Widow Stays
Located in London, GB
A run of six Art Deco brass casement widow stays each with a matching pins.
Each stay has 5 holes for adjustment of the angle of the window.
The back of each stay is marked W R...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French La Salamandre Cast Iron Stove by F Chaboche and Company, circa 1920
Located in Evergreen, CO
Designed to be the modern look of its day, this French sleek stove still embodies a simple, sophisticated look. Manufactured by F Chaboche and Company of Paris, France, it is the Kri...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Two Italian Ceramic Pedestals or Columns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian ceramic pedestals with guirlanders.
Measures:
Diameter base 38 cm and 42 cm .
Height 83 cm.
Weight 14 and 19 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Reproduction Art Deco Door Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction Art Deco door set consisting of two cast brass levers and two cast brass rosettes. Spindle and screws also included.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Attributed Raymond Subes Iron Panel (2 Available)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hand forged iron panels, circa 1945, attributed Raymond Subes. Two available, each about 5’ tall and 12” wide.
Priced per panel.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Metal Post Office Box Covers with Lock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gorgeous Art Deco style metal post office box covers. There are three available. The edges have a Greek key motif around the edges. A lock at the top i...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Iron Café or Bistro Circular Dining Table with Perforated Top
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco iron café or bistro circular dining table with perforated top.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture.
If you are looking for a good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century sp...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Reclaimed Art Deco Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good condition Art Deco period pedestal basin by Shanks. Reclaimed from a house in Surrey, UK.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Shagreen and Shell Column Set with Brass Sculptures by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This set of 3 columns inlaid in cream shagreen, coal black shagreen and black pen shell by R&Y Augousti and 3 bronze-patina brass abstract sculptures by Patrick Coard Paris, is the u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s.
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
French Bronze Rare Sculpture of a Panther Bunting Signed André Vincent Becquerel
Located in New York City, NY
A rare and fabulous French Art Deco large bronze signed sculpture of a bunting panther by Andre Vincent Becquerel, French, 1893-1981
This lovely cast, in a warm dark brown patina with green undertones is sculpted with highly stylized anatomical details. The sculpture rests on self base.
Becquerel's favorite subject matter was cats. He often captured them in a natural setting, stretching, stalking, clawing at a tree stump or walking in tandem. The model offered here with the panther bunting/rubbing against a stump of a tree is a rare version. This innate feline behavior is seen as a sign of affection, or of a transfer of their scent to claim territory or marking you as a friend.
Becquerel was born in northern France. He attended the École des Beaux-arts in Paris and studied in the ateliers of Hector Lemaître and Prosper Lecourtier, the Animalier sculptor. He also worked with Charles Valton, who had studied under both Barye and Fremiet, two other renown animalier sculptors. He began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1914 and continued to do so for the rest of his career. In 1944 Becquerel was awarded a bronze medal by The ‘Artistes Français’ and a gold medal in 1945. In 1952 he won the Prix de l’Yser, which made him hors concours and thus above the future competition process.
Cubist, Impressionism, Expressionism, Futurism, Modernism, Realism, Cubism, Piero Palazzolo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco patio lounge chair pair and Loveseat set consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative Streamline speed arms. Both the chairs and t...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Machine Age Fireplace Tool Set in Brass
Located in New York, NY
Interesting handmade Machine Age fireplace tool set consisting of a stand, poker, brush and tongs, all of solid brass in nice aged patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s
Chromed brass.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was reclaimed from a large house in North London.
The marble...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Turquoise Tile and Wrought Iron Pedestal Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco turquoise tile and wrought iron pedestal table, with exquisite enameled 18-inch circular top on a tapering wrought iron pedestal resting...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Martin Turbinator Art Deco Industrial Machine Age Electric Salon Hair Dryer Work
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Martin Turbinator Model 15 Art Deco floor hair dryer. Made by the Martin Brosthers Electric Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Working condition
Measures: 24.5" x 18.5" x 66" H, li...
Category
1950s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1 of the 30 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1949
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, manufactured circa 1945, Le Claive Belgium. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) × 4.7 inch (12 cm).
Please note that the pi...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated.
A truly ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Enamel Cast Iron Cemetery Flower Vase
Located in Haarlem, NL
This vase from circa 1925 was used to bring by a weekly flower tribute to a deceased buried loved one.
The enamel finish makes this vase suitable to be kept outside on your balcony ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Shell Column by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This column in black pen shell by R&Y Augousti is the ultimate luxury accent piece to support any decorative objet and make it truly stand out. The design is pure with its clean aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shell
Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco andirons are artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind., and thus have a definite hand-crafted feel to them.
The stylized Greek key form is copper pl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Deco Style Brass Pedestal Art Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 inch tall brass metal stand in the deco style - smoked glass top. A compliment for sculptures, vases, etc.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner Sink
Located in Chicago, IL
Sink taken out of a Warren Planter designed home in Connecticut. Sculptural curves with large nautilus handle accents. Located in Chicago.
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Style Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s Art Deco style mahogany fireplace
The fireplace is superior quality, it has a deep mantle shelf supported from the shelf below on turned ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Art Deco Brass Letter Box
Located in London, GB
A brass Art Deco letter box with sprung flap.
Aperture width: 7 inches - 17.5 cm.
With original fixing bolts.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Steel and Wrought Iron Pedestal
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco pedestal, with four tubular metal uprights and travertine stone top, decorated with hammered wrought iron stylized leaves.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Steel, Wrought Iron
20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals with Green/Black Marble Top
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco three-legged pedestals in wrought iron with dark green "Tikal" marble hexagonal tops (marble found in Guatemala). They portray a distinguished yet...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Art Deco Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Leinfelder, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco wrought iron table having classical X-form arrow base, with glass top. Currently in older white paint finish, glass top has damage, top is ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Royal Doulton Jardinière on Stand
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco Royal Doulton fully marked jardinière on stand. Dark cobalt blue with green and brown ground and pink flowers. Planter on stand from th...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Bronze Panel Grapevines Original Patina
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze panel with decorative grapevines detail from the 1930s. The natural patina has been preserved. Please note, this item is located in our Los Angeles location.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Group of Panthers by the French Artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful bronze Art Deco group of two panthers by the French artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues. The sculpture has a lovely patina and stands on a Portoro marble base with onyx i...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
American Art Deco Iron Fire Grate with Andirons
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco 3-piece iron fire grate comprised of a curved iron slat grate resting on two independent andirons.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco towel holder, circa 1920s
Brass parts polished and stove enameled
Massive glass.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
2 Garden Pots in White Painted Concrete, Black Striped, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 garden pots in white painted concrete, black striped.
wear and tear
circa 1930/1950.
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Art Deco Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original vintage Art Deco period antique fireplace surround made of the bespoke burgundy marble stone: Comblanchien. A marble that one find back in plenty historical landmarks. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender
The Knight has been cast in iron & finished with an enamel lustre glaze The head of the Knight opens up to reve...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Odeon Style Chrome Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Odeon style chrome Fender
A superb design and quality piece, the fender is a good quality piece, it is has a odeon stepped corners in brass
The fender is in good used c...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Geometric Motif Iron Fire Screen
Located in New York City, NY
A forged iron Art Deco style fire screen featuring highly graphic geometric details overall.
The flat front panel depicting triangular shaped desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Thistle Top Chrome Petite Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco petite chrome or Bakelite disk thistle design top fireplace tools all original finish, shovel, tongs, brush, and poker together with circular holder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.
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