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
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.
Vintage German Metal Graf Zeppelin Cigarette Case, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage German metal cigarette case or tin commemorating the legendary airship LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, which made its historic flights be...
Metal
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Lighter & Yves St Laurent Cigarette Case & Boxes
By Yves Saint Laurent, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
TITLE Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold-Plated Godron Lighter with Yves Saint Laurent Cigarette Case & Box DESCRIPTION An elegant pairing of vint...
Metal, Gold Plate
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Lighter & Leather Louis Vuitton Cigarette Case
By Louis Vuitton, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Ribbed Lighter with Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Case and Boxes Serviced Lighter A late-20th-century Cartier Serviced 18ct Gold Plated pocket lighter paired with a brown Louis Vuitton Damier cigarette case...
Metal, Gold Plate
Cartier Silver Plate Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier Silver Plated Art Deco Design Oval Godron Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Box A refined vintage Cartier pocket lighter...
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Apple Money Clip in Sterling Silver With Box & Pouch
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Apple Money Clip in Sterling Silver Complete With With Tiffany Blue® Pouch and Box. An openwork apple outline with a flo...
Sterling Silver
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Charles Soudant, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco bronze crucifix by renowned sculptor Charles Soudant, created in the 1920s and cast by...
Marble, Bronze
1930s Art Deco Cigarette Case Alligator Lizard Skin pattern Green & Black Enamel
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking and sophisticated example of 1930s Art Deco design, this vintage enamel cigarette case embodies the glamour, elegance, and mod...
Metal, Enamel
Matching Pair of Monark Silver King Wingbar Aluminum Deco Bicycles
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Art Deco Monark Silver King (Wingbar) is an iconic pre-war American vintage bicycle produced in the late 1930s (circa 1936–1938). Here are 2 rare and polished aluminum Male and F...
Aluminum Alloy
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262 Circa. 1938
By Zenith
Located in Fulton, CA
A complete and original Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker are intact. Sometimes referred to as the "Shutt...
Metal
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Lighter & Burgundy Leather Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Lighter . Sold With A Leather Cartier Fold Over Cigarette Case Circa 1980's, Made in Paris, France. Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base Does not come w...
Metal, Gold Plate
Art Deco Geometric Cut Glass Cigarette or Dresser Box by Karl Palda
By Karl Palda
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional Art Deco geometric cut glass box, designed by the renowned Karl Palda workshop in Bohemia circa 1930, represents the pinnacle of interwar modernist luxury. Functioni...
Crystal
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned in design and having a gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1933, William Hair Hasseler, Ltd.- mak...
Sterling Silver
$11,988Sale Price|20% Off
DUNHILL London 1928 Enamel Nautical Flags Petrol Club Desk Lighter 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A rare desk CLUB lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is an exceptionally rare Art Deco Dunhill “Club” desk petrol lighter, manufactured in Switzerland for the British market and...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Sterling Silver Money Clip, Art Deco, Late 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Sterling Silver Money Clip A beautifully designed Cartier money clip in sterling silver, featuring a distinctive sculptural form with a rounded open-loop body and a polished...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals
Located in Red Lion, PA
1926 Play-Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards “Nymph Silhouette Sunset”: No Royals, Original Box This evocative 1926 Play-Well Art Deco bridge playing card deck is a striking example...
Paper
Lalique Ondines perfume bottle, designed by Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Lalique Ondines perfume bottle, designed by Marie-Claude Lalique based on a 1912 design. The bottle is crafted from clear and frosted crystal. It f...
Art Glass
Bronze Marble St. Basil's Cathedral Souvenir Building, Russia 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning bronze on marble miniature replica of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, probably the most famous building in all Russia, built by Czar Ivan the Terrible...
Marble, Metal
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...
Brass
Vintage 14K Gold Cartier Key Ring, French Design, Circa 1990
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 14 Carat Yellow Gold Key Ring by Cartier. Never used and comes with the original box.
Gold
1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
Located in Red Lion, PA
This 1940s Hammer Brand pocket knife is a distinguished example of mid-century American craftsmanship, featuring a three-blade design housed in striking pale yellow celluloid scales....
Metal
Collection of 6 Art Deco Kodak Beau Brownie Cameras by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Eastman Kodak
Located in Red Lion, PA
The Kodak Beau Brownie cameras, designed by renowned industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague for the Eastman Kodak Company, are iconic examples of Art Deco styling from the early 19...
Metal
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is crafted from solid wood and features a lovely, warm pat...
Metal, Copper
Henry Howell Art Deco match striker , holder YZ bird " Pelican " for Dunhill.UK
By Alfred Dunhill, Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pelican YZ , bird Matchstick holder and sticker by Henry Howell and Co circa 1920's . Retailed by Alfred Dunhill , The match striker , sculpture was made with fancy Macassar wood, ba...
Macassar
$1,078Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage S.T. Dupont Blue Lacquer and Gold-Tone Lighter Original Box and Papers
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant and rare (colour) vintage S.T. Dupont lighter in a classic rectangular form, finished with deep blue lacquer/enamel-style panels and gold-tone metal detailing. The lighter ha...
Metal
1930's Art Deco Silver Plate and Enamel Burgundy Red Cigarette Case, Unsigned
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Art Deco Silver-Plated and Burgundy Red Enamel Cigarette Case This striking 1930s Art Deco cigarette case features a bold and elegant design of diagonal silver-plated bands se...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Cartier Ribbed 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Cartier Red Box. A Cartier gold-plated lighter is a timeless luxury accessory renowned for its Swiss precisio...
Metal, Gold Plate
Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a large scale Martini...
Marble, Metal
Rare Cartier Ribbed 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Cartier Red Box. A Cartier gold-plated lighter is a timeless luxury accessory renowned for its Swiss precision eng...
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Art Deco Nightstands, France circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of mirrored-design nightstands from the French Art Deco period, circa 1920. Each cabinet features a door with a nickel-plated ball handle and two internal shelves. The r...
Marble
$720Sale Price|40% Off
Early Alfred Dunhill Art Deco “Unique Lighter ” Lift-Arm Lighter, 1920
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Alfred Dunhill “Unique Lighter” Lift-Arm Lighter, c. late 1920s. An exceptional early French Alfred Dunhill “Unique” lift-arm lighter, dating to the late 1920s and representing...
Metal
1924 Olympic Games Vase by Octave Guillonnet, Sèvres Porcelain, France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Octave Guillonnet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1924 Paris Olympic Games Gold Medal Vase. Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Designed by Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet, executed by Émile Louis Bracquemond Exceptional and extremely ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
1930 Ronson Tuxedo Art Deco Mint and Dark Green Cigarette Lighter / Case Combo
By Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930 Ronson “Tuxedo” Art Deco Cigarette Case & Lighter Combo, Mint and Dark Green Enamel A stunning example of early 1930s Art Deco design, this Ronson “Tuxedo” cigarette case and l...
Metal, Enamel
Rare 1940's Early EPPY Novelty Cigarette Pack Smoking Charm Bracelet w/ 8 Charms
Located in Red Lion, PA
Extremely Rare 1940s Early EPPY Novelty Miniature Cigarette Pack Smoking Charm Bracelet, Complete Set of 8 Charms An exceptionally rare and highly collectible 1940s early EPPY Nove...
Metal
Cartier Cigarette Case light blue round cabochon sapphire made by Salimbeni
Pocket cigarette case with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and 18 ct gold fingering with a round cabochon sapphire, diameter 4 mm....
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Box free US import fee
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
****free shipping and import fees to the USA**** An Elegant Serviced Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box ...
Metal, Gold Plate
Impeccable Bechstein Model B Satin Black Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company, Carl Bechstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable 1936 Bechstein Model B Satin Black Grand Piano. Serial number 141008. Expertly restored. Made during a period when the Berlin-based maker...
Brass
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
PROTOTYPE 1920 British Rasp Rack & Pinion Petrol Lighter In Brass Rare Mechanism
Located in Miami, FL
A British prototype for a rack & pinion rasp petrol lighter. This is an exceptionally rare and intriguing semi-automatic lift-arm petrol lighter, dating from approximately the 1...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1930s Thorens Excelda Portable Gramophone, Columbia Needles & 10 Shellac records
By Thorens
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Antique Thorens Excelda portable gramophone, manufactured in Switzerland in the 1930s. Presented in a red enamelled metal case, this elegant travel gramophone features a removable tone arm, sound reproducer, and winding handle, all of which can be stored inside the case itself. It is simple and quick to assemble. The mechanism has been cleaned and lubricated. Dimensions: 4,72 in / 12 cm wide × 11,02 in / 28 cm long × 1,97 in / 5 cm high. The Excelda model was introduced to the market in early 1931 and remained in production until the mid-1940s. The gramophone’s components — the tone arm, winding handle, and sound reproducer — are stored inside the case itself and can be easily assembled when the piece is ready to be used. The model shown in the photographs features a red crackle-finish exterior, although Excelda gramophones were also produced in brown, black, green, and blue finishes. This exceptional portable gramophone is considered an icon of 20th-century design: a reliable and beautifully crafted machine with timeless appeal. Thanks to its outstanding state of preservation and excellent sound quality, this Thorens Excelda gramophone is a remarkable collector’s piece and a must-have for lovers of vintage music and historic audio design. Also included is a box of original Columbia gramophone...
Metal
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Restored 1930s Art Deco Zenith Floor Model Radio Console
By Zenith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Deco Vintage Decorative Zenith Floor Model Radio Console 43 h x 24 W x 16.75 Preowned vintage condition Tested not working. Missing...
Wood
Early 20th Century Handheld Tally Number Counter with Addictive Clicking Button
Located in Red Lion, PA
Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Handheld Tally Counter, Machine Age Streamline Design This early 20th century handheld tally number counter combines Machine Age style with sa...
Brass, Nickel
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Ribbed Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box and Papers. The Cartier Godron gold-plated lighter is a h...
Metal, Gold Plate
Art Deco .935 Silver and Red & Black Enamel Vanity Case, Retailed by Cartier
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An exceptionally elegant Art Deco silver and enamel vanity case or minaudiere, circa 1920s–1930s, retailed by Cartier. Of rectangular form with gently curved sides, the case is richl...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rare 1944 Full Deck of Esquire Varga Arrco Blonde Pin-Up WWII Playing Cards
Located in Red Lion, PA
Step back into the Golden Age of American Pin-Up and World War II history with this exceptionally rare, complete 1944 deck of Esquire Varga Pin-Up Playing Cards. Manufactured by the ...
Paper
THE CLASSIC Birmingham 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter In Silver & Shagreen
Located in Miami, FL
"The Classic" desk club petrol lighter designed by Adie Brothers This exceptionally rare "The Classic" petrol desk lighter was created by Adie Brothers Ltd. in Birmingham, England, ...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
ST Dupont Rare Gold Plated Marbled Laque De Chine Ligne 2 Gatsby
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Rare Gold Plated Marbled Laque De Chine Ligne 2 Gatsby Circa 1990's Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made in France The company’s ...
Gold Plate
$1,078Sale Price|20% Off
S.T Dupont Rare Gold Plated Green Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Rare Green & Gold Plated S. T. Dupont Line 1 Large Lighter With Laque de Chine Casing. Made in Paris, France. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Heavyw...
Gold Plate
Cartier Cigarette Case black stripes fire-enamelled made by Salimbeni
Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3 x 5.8 x...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920's Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case & Lighter Crocodile Design & Original Box
Located in Red Lion, PA
Ultra Rare 1920s Art Deco Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter: Crocodile Design with Original Box (Made in Austria) A striking example of 1920s Art Deco design, this dual cigarette ca...
Metal, Enamel
1930s Magnadyne Art Deco Tube Radio, Empire Style, Working, All Original Parts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s Magnadyne (Turin) Art Deco tube radio, empire style, working, all original parts Measures in cm: H 45, W 42, D 45.
Walnut
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Godron Lighter & Leather Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Vintage Cartier Godron Gold-Plated Lighter with Burgundy Leather Cigarette Case, Box & Guarantee Serviced Lighter A distinctive vintage Cartier lighter and leather cigare...
Metal, Gold Plate
$962Sale Price / set|20% Off
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box. Inscribed with "Dunhill" logo on the lighter base and a...
Metal, Gold Plate
ST DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Pocket Cigarette Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Pocket Cigarette Lighter with Machine Turned Design in Original DuPont Box With Paperwork. Serviced and Working. Dupont Box may differ from ...
Gold Plate
$1,136Sale Price / set|30% Off
S.T Dupont Gold Plated Black Ligne 1 Large Cigarette Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Gold Plated Black Dupont Line 1 Large Lighter With Laque de Chine Casing. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Made in Paris, France. Heavyweight lighter Han...
Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Ronson Twenty Cigarette Case Lighter Combo w Original Flint Brush
By Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Art Deco Ronson Twenty Case Cigarette Lighter ComboExuding the gentlemanly elegance of 1930s high society, this exceptional Ronson "Twenty Case" cigarette case and automatic li...
Metal, Enamel
$962Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Pentagon Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic & Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Bark Effect Pentagon Cigarette Lighter With Box (box may differ from what's depicted). Lighter has been serviced, marked Made in Paris To Li...
Metal, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Blue Neon Crusifix.. with Sacred Heart
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Neon Crucifix. Beautiful original Blue neon cross,, Christ figure retains its original patina,,Retains its original adjustable stand. attributed to: ...
Metal, Aluminum
Gold Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Lighter, Art Deco, France, Circa 1970s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Dupont Box Engine Turned Lighter With DuPont Box. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made ...
Gold Plate
Antique Leather & Bakelite Travel Backgammon / Checkers Set from France
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare antique leather and bakelite travel backgammon / checkers set, circa 1920s. The set is complete with a foldable case / board that is leather lined with 30 bakelite checker...
Brass
ST Dupont Gold Plated Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Black Lacque De Chine Finish
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Gold Plated ST Dupont Ligne 1 Lighter With Black Lacquer de Chine Finish Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made in France Fine...
Gold Plate