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What is 1920s furniture called?
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What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model Circa 1940’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model, Circa 1940’s
This handsome chair is a beautiful example of an early French leather club chair. The leather has worn ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets in beautiful figured walnut. The tops are round shouldered and highly figured, which compliment the drawer fronts which again are finished in stri...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
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Shagreen Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
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Brass
An Exceptional Pair of 1940's French Leather Club Chairs Havana Moustache Models
Located in Hastings, GB
A Super Beautiful Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Havana Moustache Models Circa 1940
This beautiful pair of chairs has been used yet preserved wonderfully. The patina and the co...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Unique Swedish Art Deco Hanging lamp made of Luxury Artificial Silk
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendant light is a real gem from the 1930s, and it's in amazing condition for its age. The frame of the lampshade itself is made of metal, and the lampshade is then covered with...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Shagreen Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches
Materials
Brass