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1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details
1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details

1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details

By A.F. van der Wey, Paul Bromberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

defined Dutch Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Renowned Amsterdam School designers like Paul Bromberg

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s Amsterdam School Deco Oak Side Table with Two-Tiered Design
1920s Amsterdam School Deco Oak Side Table with Two-Tiered Design

1920s Amsterdam School Deco Oak Side Table with Two-Tiered Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century 'Amsterdam School' Deco side table. Oak two-tiered side table with round top and round

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Amsterdam school vanity by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, Netherlands 1920s
Amsterdam school vanity by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, Netherlands 1920s

Amsterdam school vanity by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, Netherlands 1920s

By Michel De Klerk, Hildo Krop

Located in ECHT, NL

Amsterdam school vanity with central mirror. Made by dutch furniture company 't Woonhuys in the

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Ebony, Teak

Art Deco Period Ceiling Lamp Amsterdam School Brass and Art Glass 1920s
Art Deco Period Ceiling Lamp Amsterdam School Brass and Art Glass 1920s

Art Deco Period Ceiling Lamp Amsterdam School Brass and Art Glass 1920s

By Amsterdam Furniture Corp.

Located in Verviers, BE

Eye-catching ceiling lamp designed and manufactured in Den Haag, Octagonal Amsterdam School

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Amsterdam School Design Painted Side Table, Netherlands 1920's
Amsterdam School Design Painted Side Table, Netherlands 1920's

Amsterdam School Design Painted Side Table, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

, Amsterdam Region in the early part of the 20th Century, 1920's. Solid oak constructed square saide table

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Chairs, Netherlands, 1920s
Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Chairs, Netherlands, 1920s

Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Chairs, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of two Amsterdam School chairs with original velour upholstery and spring seats. I have 2

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Arts & Crafts/Amsterdam School Table Lamp, 1920s
Dutch Arts & Crafts/Amsterdam School Table Lamp, 1920s

Dutch Arts & Crafts/Amsterdam School Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

spirit of the Amsterdam School/Arts & Crafts period. The patinated copper base and stem are finely

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1920s
Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1920s

Set of 2 Amsterdam School Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of two Amsterdam School armchairs with original velour upholstery and spring seats. I have 2

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Amsterdam School Magazine rack by Conrad Fehn, 1920s
Dutch Amsterdam School Magazine rack by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

Dutch Amsterdam School Magazine rack by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

By Conrad Fehn

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Large magazine or post rack by Conrad Fehn, 1920s, numbered 272 at the back. Racks with these

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage
Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School pedestal in oak, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School pedestal in oak, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School pedestal in oak, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A tall Amsterdam School/ Arts & Crafts pedestal in solid oak, 1920s to 1930s. The pedestal nearly

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Dutch Amsterdam School table lamp by L. Bogtman, 1920s
Dutch Amsterdam School table lamp by L. Bogtman, 1920s

Dutch Amsterdam School table lamp by L. Bogtman, 1920s

By Louis Bogtman

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Amsterdam School batiked wooden tablelamp by most probably (and confirmed by an expert in the field

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's
Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's

Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Netherlands, Amsterdam Region in the early part of the 20th Century, 1920's. Solid oak constructed desk with 2

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Amsterdam School Design Side Table, Netherlands 1920's
Amsterdam School Design Side Table, Netherlands 1920's

Amsterdam School Design Side Table, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

, Amsterdam Region in the early part of the 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed side table with

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's
Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's

Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

, Amsterdam Region in the first part of the 20th Century, 1920's period. Made in solid oak with brass handle

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School coffee table in solid oak, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School coffee table in solid oak, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School coffee table in solid oak, 1920s

By Paul Bromberg

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

An exceptional Amsterdam School coffee or center table, crafted in solid oak with shelves on all

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Amsterdam School wooden Bookends, 1920's
Art Deco Modernist Amsterdam School wooden Bookends, 1920's

Art Deco Modernist Amsterdam School wooden Bookends, 1920's

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of Modernist / Art Deco Amsterdam School Bookends, Netherlands, 1920s. Made of solid oak in

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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

Walnut & Mahogany Amsterdam School Credenza, Netherlands, 1920s
Walnut & Mahogany Amsterdam School Credenza, Netherlands, 1920s

Walnut & Mahogany Amsterdam School Credenza, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Netherlands; 1920s; Walnut and mahogany Amsterdam School credenza, a true testament to the unparalleled

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Amsterdam School Corner Chairs, 1920s, Holland
Amsterdam School Corner Chairs, 1920s, Holland

Amsterdam School Corner Chairs, 1920s, Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two very nice Corner chairs. Solid Oak wood. Amsterdamse School style. 1920s. normal used

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
Mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

Mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

By Fa. Drilling

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School coffee table. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar, Mahogany

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs – Amsterdam School, 1920s Stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Amsterdam School Bronze Table Lamp, Netherlands, 1920s
Amsterdam School Bronze Table Lamp, Netherlands, 1920s

Amsterdam School Bronze Table Lamp, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking Amsterdam School table lamp from the 1920s, crafted in bronze with a beautifully hand

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s
Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

By Conrad Fehn

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

with a different design than the more common ones like depicted in the ''Living in the Amsterdam School

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Amsterdam School side table by A.F. van der Weij for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Amsterdam School side table by A.F. van der Weij for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

Amsterdam School side table by A.F. van der Weij for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

, very well made and perfectly stable. The style is recognizable as Amsterdam School with its sculptural

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco attributed Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Oak Art Deco attributed Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Oak Art Deco attributed Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Located in London, Lambeth

A pair of classic Dutch armchairs reupholstered in green velvet The Amsterdam School is a style

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 modernist Amsterdam school side tables, Netherlands 1920s
Set of 2 modernist Amsterdam school side tables, Netherlands 1920s

Set of 2 modernist Amsterdam school side tables, Netherlands 1920s

By Hildo Krop, Willem Penaat 1, Michel De Klerk

Located in ECHT, NL

Set of 2 modernist side tables. Handcrafted by a skilled carpenter in solid wood. The tops have been replaced by new wood and upholstered in red vinyl. Great set for a living room bu...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Ebony, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet by J. B. Hillen Amsterdam, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet by J. B. Hillen Amsterdam, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet by J. B. Hillen Amsterdam, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School cabinet. Design by J.B. Hillen Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Mirror by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Mirror by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Mirror by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

By Fa. Drilling

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall mirror. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Mirror

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Cabinet by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Cabinet by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Cabinet by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

By 't Woonhuys

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall cabinet.Design by 't Woonhuys

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Dutch Modernist Amsterdam School Side Table, Art Deco 1920s
Dutch Modernist Amsterdam School Side Table, Art Deco 1920s

Dutch Modernist Amsterdam School Side Table, Art Deco 1920s

Located in London, GB

Hexagonal Modernist Amsterdam School side table with unusual relief brass top with an array texture

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s

By Fa. Drilling

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid beech frames, veneered with walnut on original black

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Walnut

Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdam School Magazine Rack for Metz & Co., 1920s
Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdam School Magazine Rack for Metz & Co., 1920s

Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdam School Magazine Rack for Metz & Co., 1920s

By Metz & Co., Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School magazine rack. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table for Metz & Co. Amsterdam, 1920s
Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table for Metz & Co. Amsterdam, 1920s

Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table for Metz & Co. Amsterdam, 1920s

By Metz & Co., Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original solid oak top. This wonderful Art

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s
Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

By 't Woonhuys

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut and walnut veneer with macassar veneer

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam, 1920s

By 't Woonhuys

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table. Design by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander
Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-influenced Amsterdam School movement. The piece exemplifies the movement's hallmark blend of robust

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Umbrella Stand, Haagse School, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Umbrella Stand, Haagse School, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Umbrella Stand, Haagse School, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A large Haagse School 1920s umbrella stand with a geometric, modernist design. The stand is solid

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s

By J.J. Zijfers

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

Set of Six 't Woonhuys Dining Room Chairs, Amsterdam School, 1920s
Set of Six 't Woonhuys Dining Room Chairs, Amsterdam School, 1920s

Set of Six 't Woonhuys Dining Room Chairs, Amsterdam School, 1920s

By 't Woonhuys

Located in Hellouw, NL

exemplary of the Amsterdam School style, a movement that sought to merge expressive design with traditional

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table in the Style of Piet Kramer, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table in the Style of Piet Kramer, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table in the Style of Piet Kramer, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School coffee table. In the style of Piet Kramer. Striking Dutch

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

in the late 1920s. We supply customers around the world from our headquarters in Amsterdam and our

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Padouk

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Round Side Table, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Round Side Table, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Round Side Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1920s. Solid oak base with original black lacquered elements. This wonderful Art Deco Amsterdamse School

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Octagonal Side Table, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Octagonal Side Table, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Octagonal Side Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School octagonal side table. Striking Dutch design from

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Petite Pedestal Table, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Petite Pedestal Table, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Petite Pedestal Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

foundation in the late 1920s. We supply customers around the world from our headquarters in Amsterdam and our

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Coat Rack, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Coat Rack, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Coat Rack, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall coat rack. Striking Dutch design from the

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Patinated Brass Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mirror, 1920s
Patinated Brass Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mirror, 1920s

Patinated Brass Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mirror, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall mirror. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s
Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

artist but in the manner of the Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Two solid

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Center Table, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Center Table, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Center Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School center table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Oak

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1920s Amsterdam School For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s amsterdam school available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, every 1920s amsterdam school was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1920s amsterdam school — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s amsterdam school made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s amsterdam school over the years, but those crafted by J.J. Zijfers, Fa. Drilling and Paul Bromberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1920s Amsterdam School?

The average selling price for a 1920s amsterdam school at 1stDibs is $2,281, while they’re typically $389 on the low end and $27,736 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About 1920s Amsterdam School
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.