How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

1930s Wood Footstools

Tabouret Art Deco

Jindrich Halabala Stool

Tabourets Bar

Jean Michel Frank Stool

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s

H 15.75 in Dm 16.54 in

Antique Footstool with Baby Tiger Needlepoint and Gold Trim

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique footstool with carved profiled legs and needlepoint embroidery of a. Baby tiger. Gold trim accent on the legs and around the top.

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Vintage 1930s American Country Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Footstool with Baby Tiger Needlepoint and Gold Trim

H 8 in W 9 in D 7 in

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

Located in Knebel, DK

1930s Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and orig...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Beech

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

H 16.93 in W 19.49 in D 13.19 in

Cubic Art Deco Stool, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful original Art Deco stool from France about 1930. Walnut veneered and polished. Covered with anthracite fabric and border finishing. Dimensions: H 38 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Cubic Art Deco Stool, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in

Pair of Art Deco ottomans 1930s 20th century

Located in Premariacco, IT

Elegant pair of early 1930s Art Deco-era walnut burl poufs upholstered and reupholstered circa 1990. Very distinctive, decorated with brass studs around the perimeter and with a mod...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco ottomans 1930s 20th century

H 14.18 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

H 14.97 in Dm 15.56 in

Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930's French brown leather top stool. Spool design stretchers. Oak wood. Recently refurbished.

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Vintage 1930s French Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Art Deco Vintage Sunny Yellow Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s. An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf st...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Sunny Yellow Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s

H 15.36 in Dm 16.93 in

1930s Carved Wood French Footstool With Cabriolet Legs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s French hand carved wood footstool. Needs reupholstering. Some grey paint spots on leg as shown in pictures.

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Vintage 1930s Footstools

Materials

Wood

1930s Carved Wood French Footstool With Cabriolet Legs

H 18.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Good condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

H 18.12 in Dm 16.15 in

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930

H 18.51 in W 20.28 in D 15.95 in

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

H 16.54 in W 23.43 in D 15.16 in

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Silk, Cane, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk

H 29 in W 29 in D 15 in

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930

H 22 in W 32 in D 16 in

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, Country France, 1930

H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in

Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pouf or stool stellar - like from beech and velvet cover with blue cords 1930s Vienna. An amazing vintage pouf or stool or footstool in beautiful stellar shape new ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria

H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in

Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Fabric have signs of age and using Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's

H 18.51 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Bronze Mounted Ormolu Mahogany French Empire Stool Bench, circa 1920s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mounted Ormolu Mahogany French Empire Stool Bench, circa 1920s

H 17 in W 18 in D 26 in

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stool Art Deco stool in leather and wood Attributed Comté Jean Michel frank, Argentina Jean-Michel Frank (28 February 1895 – 1941) was a French interior designer known for minimali...

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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 31.5 in

Swedish Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish painted rocking stool that is newly upholstered in washed Belgium linen and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Swedish Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s

H 12 in W 21 in D 12.5 in

Art Deco Vintage Red Fabric Beech Pouf Austria, circa 1930

Located in Vienna, AT

We present a delightful upholstered art deco pouf, Austria circa 1930, newly covered with red high-quality textile fabric by Svenskt Tenn and decorated with light blue cords and a bu...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Red Fabric Beech Pouf Austria, circa 1930

H 18.12 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquered Zebra Printed Calf Hair Side Stools, 1930's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful pair of black lacquer side stools with zebra pattern printed seats, show very well, super high quality.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquered Zebra Printed Calf Hair Side Stools, 1930's

H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 13.5 in

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern traditional benches / stools in richly carved and turned wood.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

H 18 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Recent Sales

Louis XIII style leather top with stretchers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Frenchoak stool with leather new top

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Vintage 1930s French Footstools

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII style leather top with stretchers

H 22.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Patterned Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Patterned Upholstery

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Yellow and Green Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Yellow and Green Upholstery

H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Pair of Art Deco Foot Stools of Walnut in Malachite Fabric, c1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Footstools of Burled Walnut, Italy, Circa 1930s. The small poufs are rectangular in shape with the frame beautifully veneered in a burled walnut and ra...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Foot Stools of Walnut in Malachite Fabric, c1930s

H 13.5 in W 16 in D 13 in

SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1934 dated Robert Mouseman Thompson leather woven footstool in sublime period condition A goo...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl

H 13.59 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

H 15.36 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Ottomans Attributed by Dominique France 1935.

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant pair of cornucopia ottomans attributed to Maison Dominique. Fully restored, black lacquer and reupholstered with a black and white fabric. Art Deco around 1935.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Ottomans Attributed by Dominique France 1935.

H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in

PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of original circa 1930's Art Deco, super comfortable hand dyed saddle brown le...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

H 21.07 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

H 14.97 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its h...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Carved Wood Stools

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.

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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools

H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Antique American Furniture Gothic Carved Oak Vanity Stool Desk Chair Piano Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Furniture Company Gothic Revival vanity stool or piano bench. Made of oak featuring a rectangular zigzag upholstered seat over linen fold carved base with barley twi...

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Vintage 1930s American Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique American Furniture Gothic Carved Oak Vanity Stool Desk Chair Piano Bench

H 20 in W 26 in D 15 in

Stunning Art Deco Ribbed White Lacquer Poufs / Footstools after Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in Buffalo, NY

Most Unusual Art Deco, modernist Poufs / footstools. ottomans. Believe to be French but not certain. White lacquer wood. lambs wool fabric tops. Original finish showing signs of wear...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Wool, Wood

Stunning Art Deco Ribbed White Lacquer Poufs / Footstools after Eileen Gray

H 11.75 in Dm 13 in

Art Deco Tabouret, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco tabouret with floral motif made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s Made of wood, fabric. Condition of the upholstery according to age.. Sturdy and stabile.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret, 1930s

H 16.15 in Dm 16.93 in

Art Deco Stool, Amboyna Veneer, French Polish, France, Circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful original art deco stool from France ab our 1930. Amboyna roots wood veneered and polished. Covered with anthracite fabric and border finishing. Dimensions: H 38 cm x B 57...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Amboyna

Art Deco Stool, Amboyna Veneer, French Polish, France, Circa 1930

H 14.97 in W 22.64 in D 16.34 in

Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made by UP zavody in Czechoslovakia in 1930s - Made of wood, fabric - Original condition, sturdy and stabile. - Cleaned.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s

H 15.75 in Dm 18.12 in

Jindrich Halabala Pair of Stools

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of footstools, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s This pair of poufs or footstools is designed in the 1930s by Ji...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Pair of Stools

H 19.3 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Nature Leather, 1930's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish cabinetmaker ottoman of patinated nature leather, with buttons. Legs of mahogany with profilated details. Made in the 1930-1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Nature Leather, 1930's

H 18.12 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in

Rare French Oak and Cognac Leather Stool 30s or 40s Design

By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Oldenburg, NI

This sturdy and rustic stool – probably from the 1940s – draws its strengths both from the strong design and from the use of natural, robust materials. The sculptural, dense oak fram...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare French Oak and Cognac Leather Stool 30s or 40s Design

H 13.98 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Steel Stool by Mart Stam, 1930s

By Mart Stam, Kovona

Located in Prague, New Town

Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated tubular steel stool designed by Mart Stam for Kovona in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. This rare Bauhaus stool from the 1930s features a plywood seat mounte...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Steel Stool by Mart Stam, 1930s

H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930´s

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco Tabouret, footstool, 1930´s Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric and Wood Beautiful yellow Upholstery New Upholstery Good Original Condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930´s

H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

1930s English Alpax Art Deco Chrome, Cast Aluminum and Cork Stool or Footstool

By Alpax

Located in London, GB

An English 1930s Art Deco stool made by Alpax with chrome tubular splayed legs, cast aluminium seat base and cork seat. The seat is held in place with four chrome legs constructed fr...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1930s English Alpax Art Deco Chrome, Cast Aluminum and Cork Stool or Footstool

H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-Century E. Basile for Ducrot Liberty Wood Stool Ottoman Italy 30s

By Ernesto Basile, Vittorio Ducrot

Located in Palermo, IT

Very original Liberty stool, restored in wood. The seat, in curved wood, is supported by an intertwining of geometric wooden elements that give the stool a remarkable design. By Erne...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century E. Basile for Ducrot Liberty Wood Stool Ottoman Italy 30s

H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in

Kaare Klint, Rare Tabouret in Cuban Mahogany & Niger Leather, Model 3758

By Kaare Klint

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare tabouret or bench in Cuban Mahogany, patinated original Niger Leather & brass nails, designed by Kaare Klint and executed by Rud. Rasmussen in Copenhagen in the 1930s. Matching...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint, Rare Tabouret in Cuban Mahogany & Niger Leather, Model 3758

H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in

Art Deco Pair of Stools English, Circa 1935

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art deco Stools. Solid and figured walnut with a brass connecting bar. Re-uphosltered in cream leather. Stepped geometrical shaped base. Dimensions: H 48 cn W 49 cm D 3...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Pair of Stools English, Circa 1935

H 18.9 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

H 15.36 in Dm 14.18 in

Art Deco Small Footstool, 1930's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Complete Restored New fabric Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Small Footstool, 1930's

H 3.94 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Foot Stools

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of antique French foot stools in solid walnut, dating from around the 1930’s period. They have a gorgeous design and are beautifully carved around the legs. The t...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Foot Stools

H 10 in W 15 in D 15 in

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some sun fading - Original condition, sturdy and stabile.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

H 16.93 in Dm 16.93 in L 16.93 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric is torn in places Suitable for upholstery Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Antique English Stool Footstool Oak Plaid Wool Upholstered Green Gold Red Blue

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming antique English oak stool or footstool with red, blue, green, and gold plaid wool upholstery~~brass nail heads~~c. 1930s Classic British flair decorator piece~~always in ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Antique English Stool Footstool Oak Plaid Wool Upholstered Green Gold Red Blue

H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Eclectic Blue Bench Seat, Poland, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Bench - seat, Poland, 1930s The seat is upholstered with new upholstery. dimensions: height: 67 cm, width: 96 cm, depth: 33 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Polish Other Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Eclectic Blue Bench Seat, Poland, 1930s

H 26.38 in W 37.8 in D 13 in

Antique English Kettle Stand Foot Stool Barley Twist Oak Carved Top Petite 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming antique English oak barley twist foot stool kettle stand bench~~Petite Desirable British flair decorator piece~~very "Downton Abbey"! Hand-carved beveled edge top with...

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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Footstools

Materials

Oak

Antique English Kettle Stand Foot Stool Barley Twist Oak Carved Top Petite 1930s

H 7.75 in W 11.25 in D 8 in

Art Deco Stool, Pouf, Footstool Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric,wood Fabric have signs of age and using Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Stool, Pouf, Footstool Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

H 16.15 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Original condition Sturdy and stabile.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 18.9 in Dm 16.54 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Reupholstered, refinished.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's

H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Beautiful Tole Hollywood Regency Stool or Foot Rest, Italy, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1930s fabric and gilded wood foot stool. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or vanity room. Made of wood and a high-quality fabric. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Tole Hollywood Regency Stool or Foot Rest, Italy, 1930s

H 19.5 in W 19 in D 15.25 in

Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Leatherm, 1930's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish cabinetmaker ottoman of patinated leather. Legs of oak. Made in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Leatherm, 1930's

H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition. Minor damage of the fabric.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco Tabouret designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s. Original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Small traces of the already inactive worm infestation treated with thermal remediation (without chemistry).

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Newly upholstered in the recent past.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 16.15 in Dm 14.97 in

Large Pair of French Art Deco Footstools or Ottomans with Mahogany Bases

Located in New York, NY

A large pair of French Art Deco footstools or ottomans with octagonal corrugated mahogany bases with block feet surmounted by two tiered upholstered tops with beige tone on tone fabr...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Large Pair of French Art Deco Footstools or Ottomans with Mahogany Bases

H 18 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Swedish Art Deco upholstered footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet.

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Art Deco footstool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. Reupholstered in pewter colored velvet with tacks. Height: 15.25", Length: 20.5", Depth: 11" German born O...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Swedish Art Deco upholstered footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet.

H 15.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in

Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some signs use - Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930

H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930

H 16.93 in W 15.36 in L 16.93 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco Tabouret designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s. Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 15.36 in Dm 14.57 in

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some signs use - Original condition, sturdy and stabile.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

H 15.36 in Dm 13.78 in

Gilded Rams Head French Regency Walnut Cerule Form Stool Bench, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a Fine quality French Regency Cerule form bench with genuine gilded rams heads. The bench dates to the 1930s era and measures 24 tall x 28 wide x 16 deep. Seat height is 15 i...

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Vintage 1930s French Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Gilded Rams Head French Regency Walnut Cerule Form Stool Bench, circa 1930

H 24 in W 28 in L 24 in

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

H 16.15 in Dm 14.97 in

Art Deco Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, circa 1930

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco C-frame stool by Harry & Lou Epstein. Satin birch and bleached walnut veneered, upholstered in cream leather. Dimensions: H 51cm, W 70cm, D 41cm, Seat H 49cm Origin...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Art Deco Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, circa 1930

H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in

Rare Howard and Sons Large Footstool, circa 1935

By Howard and Sons

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard and Sons large footstool, circa 1935 A highly desirable oversized Howard and Sons button back footstool circa 1935, newly upholstered in the inimitable Howard and Son’s tic...

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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Howard and Sons Large Footstool, circa 1935

H 14 in W 66 in D 29 in

Needlepoint Louis XV Style Window Bench or Footstool

Located in Manhasset, NY

A needlepoint Louis XV style window bench or footstool. A French finely carved frame in the Louis XV fashion having six legs and an X-form undercarriage connecting all. The fabric is...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Wood

Needlepoint Louis XV Style Window Bench or Footstool

H 18 in W 35.5 in D 17 in

Original Art Deco Burr Maple and Walnut Stool

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in London, GB

Original and very stylish Art Deco stool, dating from the 1930s period and in excellent original condition. The woods are birds eye maple, walnut and perhaps sycamore. We have just h...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Stools

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Original Art Deco Burr Maple and Walnut Stool

H 20 in W 27 in D 14 in

Harry and Lou Epstein Art Deco X-Frame Footstool in Walnut and Cream Leather

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An X-Frame, Art Deco footstool by Harry and Lou Epstein. Walnut wood and cream leather. Dimensions: H 46cm, W 64cm, D 44cm Origin: English Date: circa 1930 Maker: Harry ...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools

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Harry and Lou Epstein Art Deco X-Frame Footstool in Walnut and Cream Leather

H 18.12 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in

Italian Art Deco Period Walnut and Upholstered Ottoman or Pouf, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian Art Deco period walnut and upholstered ottoman or pouf, second quarter of the 20th century. The round velvet upholstered top sits upon a four legged base covered in walnut ve...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

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Walnut

Italian Art Deco Period Walnut and Upholstered Ottoman or Pouf, 20th Century

H 17.5 in Dm 17.5 in

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1930s Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s wood footstools available for sale. 1930s wood footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some 1930s wood footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1930s wood footstools, measuring 11.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many 1930s wood footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Boet and Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co produced popular 1930s wood footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are 1930s Wood Footstools?

1930s wood footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $10,250.

Finding the Right Footstools for You

Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.

Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.

Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)

Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.

During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.

Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.

The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1930s Wood Footstools

How do you identify 1930s furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

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