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
Pair of Rails in the Manner of Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
A pair of French walnut and fer forge rails or gates in the manner of Edgar Brandt. These could be adapted accordinly.
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare and Original Fireplaces by Sue et Mare
By Sue et Mare
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original fireplaces By Sue et mare, completely, cleaning and restored. ready to placed. signed by the ceramic company (Gentil-Bourdet ceramiste Bi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France
By P. Fargette
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Maison Pierre Fargette, a Parisian lighting design house
Material: chromed bronze
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
To take care of your property and ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Blackened Wrought Iron Scotty Boot Scrapper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Blackened Wrought Iron Scotty Boot Scrapper
USA 1930s
Better than most, this well executed wrought iron figure of a standing Scotty dog boot scr...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Beach Umbrella with Steam Ship Motif
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco beach umbrella produced by the Troy Sunshade Co. circa 1936.
Highly stylized streamlined silkscreened graphic yellow and black ocean liners steaming through the waves against a brilliant orange sky.
Cotton canvas duck on aluminum wire frame mounted to a two-part green stained oak pole.
Original label present.
From the collection of NYC antique...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Francois Carre French Sunburst Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual fan back Art Deco Francois Carre style French sunburst, painted wrought iron, outdoor garden side chair for dining or occasional chair -- Wonderful to use for outdoor dining, extra patio or garden chair. Perfect chair for a small kitchen table...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Design Flower Stand H-54 by Jindřich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Midcentury design flower stand H-54 by Jindrich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald. Very good original condition with signs of suage and age. Litte trace of corosion.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Functionalist Steel Plant Stand by Emile Guyot
By Emile Guyot
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist steel plant stand by Emile Guyot with black glass. Very good original condition with signs of usage.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece Bamboo Set by Rattan Art / Philippines
Located in Buffalo, NY
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece bamboo set by Rattan Art / Philippines, stunning set, amazing design, superior quality and construction, chairs meas...
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1940s Philippine Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Stunning French Iron Garden Set by Francois Carre, 4 Spring Steel Arm Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French iron garden set by Francois Carre, oval table, 4 spring steel arm chairs. Amazing original condition. Has always been used indoors, Han...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Hammered Watering Can, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco hammered watering can, circa 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
American Art Deco Pine Mannequin Displays
Located in New York, NY
2 American Art Deco stained pine mannequin panel figures of man and woman with arms akimbo (PRICE EACH) (2 similar CER086A).
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Art Deco Armchairs in Patinated Wrought Iron, France, circa 1950
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Set of 6 pretty wrought iron armchairs for dining room, veranda or winter garden.
The wrought iron structure is painted white with a golden patina....
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Freestanding Wrought Iron Planter Newly Powder Coated White
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large wrought iron planter in newly powder coated white finish. The planter features 6 individual pot holders, each 5 W x 5.5 H ( inches ). We have had many freestanding wrou...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Concrete Planter circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco concrete planter circa 1930
Although this planter is completely functional, there are numerous breakages (mainly on the balls), gaps and cr...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Spanish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming Art Deco period neoclassical style alabaster small urn table lamp. Spain, 1930s.
Elegant and classical design and highly decorative effect when lit.
Lovely placed alone or w...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Weathered Garden Sundial
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered garden sundial
This sundial base is made in a cast composite with flint chippings
The pedestal is rectangular and the sundial is made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Gothic Revival Stone Planters, UK 1940s
Located in London, GB
These stunning large 1940s gothic urns are a stunning pair, with great weathering and extremely stylish. These would make an excellent centre piece in the garden, hand crafted in sto...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding hand wrought Art Deco plant stand attributed to Salterini. This example features three ring form plant holders each 4.5 in. dia. - fol...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Rattan Porch Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
A highly stylish Art Deco inspired rattan sofa and club arm lounge chair.
The set will make a statement on any porch or patio.
Measures: Sofa: AH 23.38, SH 11 3/8 w/o cushion
Chair: 31.5 H x 27 D x 23.5 W / ah 23.75 / sh 16.5 / sh 11.5 w/out cushion
Rattan, wicker, bamboo, stick wicker sofa and...
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1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Leather and Brass Fireplace Set by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fireplace set by French designer Jacques Adnet. Brass frame with black saddle leather wrapped handles. Signature Adnet contrast stitching. ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fantini Icona Polished Nickel 4-Hole Kitchen, Bar, Utility Mixer Faucet & Spray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantini Icona polished nickel 4-hole kitchen, bar, utility mixer faucet & spray, New in Box, Made in Italy. Gorgeous special order piece. See specs in im...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
White Wrought-Iron Dining Table from Kykuit
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of four quarter-circular wrought-iron tables, with glass inserts, grouped in a circle, American, ca. 1940. Some photos taken without glass inserts. A very flexible and useful table that works in so many situations and one that is from a very distinguished family.
Provenance: Kykuit, Rockefeller...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Gilt Andirons Attributed to Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale French Art Deco gilt andirons, attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1930s. They stand an impressive 30.5" height. Heavyweight hand hammered gilt iron construc...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine French Art Deco Travertine Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco travertine and black stone Pedestal.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne Architectural Sculpture Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne skyscraper city-view architectural sculpture andirons. Featuring machine age Modernist st...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
French 1920’s Blue Painted Garden Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Here is a classic French garden table made in the 1920s. This table has been recently repainted in a brilliant blue rust resistant finish and is ready to be placed outside. The metal top has an opening to hold an umbrella (parasol) to give you protection from the sun. The table is structurally sound and in good condition and is ready to be placed on your patio, terrace, or garden.
Enjoy drinks, lunch, or breakfast outside in true French country style with original vintage garden table...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Amazing presence. Being ver...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Swedish Grace 'Art Deco' 1930s Cast Iron Urns
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of Swedish Grace (art deco) cast iron urns or planters depicting a man with a walking stick and a woman with an umbrella. In their original red finish with great patination...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
60 Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Hemiksem circa 1940, Belgium.
The dimensions per tile are 4,7 (12 cm)× 4,7" (12 c...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Black Marble Art Deco Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual Art Deco style fireplace in black marble. The triangular, panelled jambs surmounted by panelled frieze and reeded shelf. A copy of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Leather and Brass Fireplace Set by Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fireplace set by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. Solid brass frame with ring handles which are wrapped in an oxblood leather and ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Robert Lewis Set of Four Lounge Chairs Studio Crafted Santa Barbara, CA. 1940s
By Robert Lewis
Located in Camden, ME
Robert Lewis suite of four lounge chairs hand made in his studio below Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California in the 1930s.
Thre...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Modern Marble Sphere Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Art Deco Modern marble sphere sculpture, circa early to mid-20th century, Europe. Piece is made from one piece of m...
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20th Century European Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Channeled & Arch Design Oval Garden Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco channeled & arch design oval garden urns
USA, Circa 1930s
Each one of cast aluminum with continuous arch and channel design, raised o...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
5 Foot Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Standing at 5 feet tall, both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Am...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Garden Furniture circa 1930 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1930 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens;
Including a folding table and 4 armchairs
Good general condition, funny patina on ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
1 of the 36 Unique Antique Tiles, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, red brown colored with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
The dimensions per tile are 5.9" (15 cm) x 5.9" (15 cm).
Please note that the piece is for 1 piece! more pieces available. Also border tiles...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Fence Element, Attr. Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Fence element with gold patinated decors in the form of doves, shells, and a central female figure. For comparable pieces see Lit.: Francois Baudot: Gilbert Poillerat maitre ferronni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Brass Log or Coal Bin
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Art Deco brass log or coal bin with original removable linker, carrying handles and bun feet. Cleaned, polished and ready to use at home. c1930
Measures: H 12" W 12.5" D 11"
H 31cm...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Column by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This column in coal black shagreen 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Large French Art Deco Parcel Gilt &Silver Bronze of a Stylized Gazelle A. Kéléty
Located in New York City, NY
A large French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a gazelle in bronze with parcel gilt and silver on fluted self base.
This rare and artistic damascened, non inlaid finish epitomizes the...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Art Deco Wall Mount Planter Attributed to Molla
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wall mount planter in cast aluminum, attributed to Molla. Scroll form body with shell top, having three planter rings, each ring 5.5 inch di...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Reclaimed Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco burr walnut fire mantel. This very unusual burr walnut fire surround is inlaid with strips of white Bakelite. The clear lacquered finish adds to its design.
This art deco fire...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut, Bakelite, Wood
1 of the 79 Unique Antique Green Wall Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 79 pcs. exceptional antique greem wall tiles, Le Claive, Belgium circa 1920. With a wonderful rich pattern.
The dimensions per tile are 4,7 inch (12 cm) × 4,7 inch (12 cm)....
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Art Deco Oil Amphoras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Italian Art Deco amphoras date to the 1930s and capture the spirit of the period with a band of leaping gazelles.
The pieces are...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Half Column Planters in Anodized Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Revival style half column planters in bronze tone anodized aluminum. The columns are constructed of three pieces, stepped base, cylindrical column and removable inse...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Style Glass Base / Brass Italian Fire Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and beautiful art deco style set of four piece solid brass handle / glass base Italian fire tools on stand with art deco detail tops resting on sq...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
Located in Oakland, CA
An early Art Deco bronze nude sculpture of a Dancer by Affortunato Gory. This is one of the most spectacular pieces we have been able to offer. The darkly gilded patina is smooth and flawless, highlighting all the delicate features of the subject. Note her lovely face, perfectly rendered hands, and feet (the details many sculptors do not execute so deftly). Her elaborate headdress has great texture, and the alabaster ball...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wylie R. Dallas Texas Roped Iron Furniture Chaise 1940s San Antonio Texas
By Robert Lewis
Located in Camden, ME
A keyhole backed outdoor lounge from W. R. Dallas's line of Texas Roped Iron Furniture.
Founded and patented in 1929 in San Antonio Texas this is a very popular Texan furniture.
Thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Demilune White Opaline Glass Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Art Deco wall lights with white curved opaline glass shades and ribbon metal decor. This pair of wall sconces have that amazing feeling as if they just walked right out the Chrys...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1 of the 150 Antique Dark Red/Brown Ceramic Tiles by Morialme, circa 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Recently lifted from its original home, a set of antique tiles from the early 20th century. With a beautiful geometric stylized design.
Manufactur...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Metal Wrapped Mirror Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra tall vintage mirror panels wrapped in hammered metal. Available as set of 3 or individually.
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Ficks Reed Wide Arm Wicker Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Ficks Reed wicker armchair in fresh white paint has closely woven pattern, open lattice work under the arms. The fan back chair is fully skir...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
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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