$3,132Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 89 in W 41 in D 16 in
A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units These are 2 very impressive
Steel
Art Deco Etagere Display Shelf By Siegel, France 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period etagere by Siegel of Paris from France circa 1930. These display shelves feature
Steel
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Open Display Shelf for Herman Miller, 1937
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go
Mahogany
Vintage Wall Mount Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique wall mounted display cabinet or shadowbox features a unique arched top glass door with
Glass, Wood
French 1940s Black lacquered Metal Circular decorative Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1940's black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase / plant stand.
Metal
$7,750
H 80 in W 31 in D 24 in
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Display Brass Glass Wood Stand Shelf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold
Brass
$4,500
H 46.26 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Swedish Modern Display Shelf or Étagère in Golden Birch, 1920s-1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
used in the 1930s to display different objects that were up for sale. Very rare! Made in golden
Steel
$3,509
H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Art Deco Glass Display shelves, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Beirut, LB
Elegant 20th century Art Deco five Glass Display shelves made in Italy. Every glass shelf has a
Glass
$4,800 / set
H 60 in W 45 in D 24 in
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Store Displays / Stands / Fixtures /Shelves
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Art Deco wrought iron store displays / stands / Fixtures /shelves, GARDEN, Classic
Wrought Iron
$13,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 71.75 in W 96 in D 16 in
Art Deco Display Cabinet in Golden Mahogany, Bubble Glass & Greek Key Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in concept and execution, this large, impressive Moderne-Art Deco cabinet consists of four
Glass
$9,464
H 64 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
"1930s Art Deco Display Case, Nickle Plated with Walnut Base, 4 Shelves"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco display case made in nickel plated with original matching adjustable four
Metal, Chrome
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.75 in W 96 in D 16 in
Art Deco Display Cabinet in Golden Mahogany with Vitrine and Greek Key Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in concept and execution, this large, impressive Moderne-Art Deco cabinet consists of four
Mahogany
Glass and Chrome Art Deco Store Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Art Deco period glass and chrome metal five-tier store display.
Chrome
French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Chrome Display Rack
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This French art deco display rack is from the 1930’s. It is constructed of black hand wrought iron
Wrought Iron, Chrome
Unavailable
H 79.53 in Dm 19.45 in
Pagoda #02, Sculptural Display Cabinets by Singchan Design Black Colour
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
Pagoda#03 Display Cabinet Dimension: D494 x H2020 mm Material: Stainless steel, Electroplating A
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 79.53 in Dm 19.45 in
Pagoda #02, Sculptural Display Cabinets by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
Dimension: D494 x H2020 mm Material: Stainless steel、Electroplating A series inspired by stories related to the architecture of China's borders, following on from the Chinese Archit...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 24.22 in D 7.68 in
Antique Small Adjustable Beech Bookcase Display Shelves, circa 1920
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique beech, circa 1920 small bookcase with adjustable shelves. Solid, heavy and strong, with
Beech
Mirrored Art Deco Display Units
Located in London, GB
The pair of beech framed Art Deco shelving units are probably of French origin. The shelves can be
Beech, Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 31 in W 20 in D 4 in
Collection of Ceramic Egg Trinket Boxes, in Original Art Deco Display Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A collection of ceramic egg trinket boxes, in original Art Deco display shelf This collection
Mahogany
Art Deco Outfitter’s Department Store Shop Display Shelf Units
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco outfitter’s department store shop display shelf units These are very impressive pieces
French Art Deco Iron Display Shelf or Baker's Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Industrial French Art Deco iron display shelf or bakers rack. Features four large shelves with
Iron
Sold
H 77.56 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Light Walnut Vintage Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves & Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Beech wood open bookcase or display cabinet with glass shelves Please note the delivery fee listed
Glass, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 58.67 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Racks Glass Shelves
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this pair of exceedingly rare original 1930’s Art Deco Bronze and Steel
Bronze
Sold
H 64.97 in W 58.67 in D 17.72 in
1 of 4 Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Racks Glass Shelves
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer 1 of 4 exceedingly rare original 1930’s Art Deco Bronze and Steel
Bronze
Sold
H 25.6 in W 32.49 in D 1.19 in
Antique Mahogany Frames/ Specimen Trays/ Museum Display Cases from the V&A
Located in London, GB
the Victoria and Albert Museum for whom it was made circa 1920. Intended to be trays/display cases for
Brass
Sold
H 60.44 in W 48.82 in D 25.6 in
Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Clothes Rail Glass Shelf
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceedingly rare original 1930’s Art Deco Bronze and Steel
Bronze
Art Deco Lit Display Case Cabinet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden Art Deco display case with two glass shelves and two glass sliding doors. Lights from the
Burl, Wood
Sold
H 59.26 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Original French Art Deco Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors Circa 1925
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco display cabinet. Three glass shelves behind sliding glass doors. The interior is lit
Walnut
Sold
H 47.25 in W 38.98 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Brass Floor Shop Display Stands / Swivel Etageres with Shelves in Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
outstanding pair of brass display stands comes from an Art Deco period fashion shop in Barcelona. They
Brass
1930’s Walnut Shop Display Stand with Glass Shelves
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely upright walnut shop display stand of triangular form with eleven glass shelves. Probably
Walnut
French Art Deco Brass and Glass Two-Tier Display Shelf
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage French Art Deco display shelf, produced circa 1930s, with two-tier glass shelves, against
Brass
Sold
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Small Art Deco Wall apothecary or display Cabinet, Bevelled Crystal in oak wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s small Art Deco wall display cabinet with bevelled crystal in oakwood with brass
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
1920s Art Deco French Department Store Chrome and Glass Shoe Display Stands
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of 1920s Art Deco French department store counter display stands for shoes. Would
Chrome, Iron
Sold
H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 7.68 in
Vintage Icon Shelf, Balinese, Carved Teak, Wall Sconce, Display, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Charmingly decorative mounted shelf, with ornate detail Displays
Teak
Sold
H 67.72 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus wall shelf Art Deco display case chrome-plated steel design classic glas
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Art Deco style wall shelf from Bauhaus for sale. The design comes from
Steel
Italian Delicate Display Stands with Glass and Brass, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of display stands, Italy, 1940s. This slender set of display stands is executed in brass and
Brass
Art Deco Tubular Chrome Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Most likely made for a commercial store, this fantastic chrome display would now fit any Moderne
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
functional as well as stylish. Two male "Atlas" figures seem to hold up the entire display, which features
Iron
Circular Black Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
Located in Budapest, HU
piece and a case example of Bauhaus, Art Deco style interiors.
Steel
Circular Brass Etagere with Glass Display Shelves
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing round etagere or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized glass shelving. This piece can be put against the wall but is also great to use as...
Steel
Art Deco Restored Chrome Display Unit by Multiform Displays of London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pull in or out for flexibility of display. All shelves are new polished glass, and the entire unit has
Steel
Modernistic Art Deco Shelving / Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
copper elements. It is the perfect display unit for a few choice objects, or very striking as an
Copper
Sold
H 20.08 in W 39.38 in L 20.08 in
French 20th Century Art Deco Glass Storage Nickel Rack Shop Display
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful and high quality 20th century Art Deco glass storage rack made in France. An elegant shop
Metal
Sold
H 18 in W 22 in D 5 in
American Art Deco Chrome & Glass Jewellery Store Display Shelf for Swank Inc.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulously styled American Art Deco chrome and frosted glass piece was designed to display the
Chrome
Art Deco Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Display cabinet with book shelves at either end. Beautiful Burr Walnut
Circular Chrome Etagere with Glass Display Shelves
Located in Budapest, HU
Remarkable chrome-plated round etagere or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized glass shelving. This piece can be put against the wall but is als...
Steel
Sold
H 38 in W 38 in D 14 in
German Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome and Glass Free-Standing, Four-Tier Display Shelf
By Bauhaus, Emile Guyot, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Port Hope, ON
These fabulously designed German Art Deco Bauhaus chrome and glass, four tier, free-standing
Chrome
Mid-Century Rattan & Wicker Wrap Round Wall Mounted Shelf Display
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco bent rattan and wicker round wall-mounted shelf display. This rare and coveted two shelf
Rattan
Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case with Shelves
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Art Deco inlaid mercantile display case with shelves AA# 48814 circa 1920s Condition: Good
Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 32.75 in D 12.25 in
Tiger Oak Art Deco Display Cabinet With Shelves by Herbert E. Gibbs 1930s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Tiger oak Art Deco cabinet with glass doors and side shelves. Beautiful design with hand carved
Glass, Oak
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,897 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...
Wood, Leather
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Art Deco Round Table of Chrome from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French round bistro or pub table of chromed steel from the Art Deco period, featuring a circular graduated top with black center overlay of man-made materials, mounted to a co...
Metal, Chrome
771 Side Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Beautiful model 771 side table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the mid-1960s, originally produced and sold with the iconic 121 chairs from the same series. Entirely ...
Palisander
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,221 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Chrome
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 105.12 in D 33.86 in
French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Old-world glamour meets modern comfort: Fully restored 1920s masterpiece." Imagine this stunning 1920s French Art Deco sofa as the centerpiece of your living room. It’s not just a...
Upholstery, Wood
Gilbert Rohde #3770 Six-Drawer Dresser
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with the Gilbert Rohde #3770 Six-Drawer Dresser, an exquisite piece of history made for Herman Miller. This rare design features a curved case in opulent tropical ...
Stainless Steel
$8,500
H 60.25 in W 64 in D 8 in
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase / Display Shelf / Room Divider / Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo Baughman Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Wood
$1,600 / set
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 16 in
Art Deco Era Chrome Nesting Tables Gilbert Rohde design for Troy Sunshade Co.
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Seldom seen set manufactured by Troy Sunshade Co. designed by Gilbert Rohde. Chromed steel tube with laminate wood tops. Smaller table has protruding feet to keep it in place betwe...
Steel
Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Nice example in the harder to find Rusty Red Color! Retains it's original light brown color to the aluminum reflector top shad...
Metal, Chrome
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.