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 freestanding units the tall racks each have 3 wire mesh shelves, the 2 higher shelves each...
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.
Steel
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 adjustable height display shelf. At 42 inches tall this wall mounted cabinet makes ...
Glass, Wood
French 1940s Wrought Iron Spiral Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French 1940s black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase or plant stand
Metal
$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
Fantastic shelf made by Nordiska Kompaniet to be used in their own store (NK) in Stockholm. It was used in the 1930s to display different objects that were up for sale. Very rare! ...
Steel
$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 glasses, either way, these are extremely difficult to find, especially those that have...
Brass
$3,550
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.
Glass
$21,258Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.35 in W 27.96 in D 13.59 in
Art Deco Black Lacquer Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves & Mirror Back
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant Art Deco display cabinet, expertly refinished in a deep, piano-black high-gloss lacquer, showcasing the timeless balance of geometry, reflection, and refined craftsmanship...
Mirror, Wood
$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 Art Deco "waterfall" design, My guess, originally out of an old pastrie shop.
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 parts, all centered around an internally-lit porthole vitrine with glass shelves a...
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 glass shelves, mirrored back and bottom shelf, functioning lighting, sides and glass ...
Chrome, Metal
$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 parts, all centered around an internally-lit porthole vitrine with glass shelves a...
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 with chrome front legs and chrome borders in front of two glass shelves.
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 series inspired by stories related to the architecture of China's borders, followin...
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 no loose joints. No woodworm. Would look amazing in the right location. Nice lig...
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 removed and are held in place in with matching beech notches. The shelves are glass...
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 comes in its own wall hanging shelf unit, the shelf is made in mahogany with a blue v...
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, they are two freestanding units which originate from a stylish department store T...
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 curved ends constructed from solid square iron frame with a patinated metal finish.
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
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage Walnut & Beech wood open bookcase or display cabinet with glass shelves Please note th...
Glass, Beech, Walnut
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Open Display Shelf for Herman Miller, 1937
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go! Perfect for your amazing collection! Perfect inside a door or behind a sofa! So many ...
Mahogany
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
This set comes complete with toughened safety glass shelves, most of the shelves are new, they are very thick, 12mm and extremely strong, tapered around the edges so there are no sha...
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
This set comes complete with toughened safety glass shelves, most of the shelves are new, they are very thick, 12mm and extremely strong, tapered around the edges so there are no sha...
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
A solid mahogany wood frame with original handblown glass and brass handle. The frame comes from the Victoria and Albert Museum for whom it was made circa 1920. Intended to be trays/...
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 Liberty’s of London display rack with extending clothes rails which are part of a l...
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.
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.
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
This outstanding pair of brass display stands comes from an Art Deco period fashion shop in Barcelona.
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 French. Circa 1930's. The glass shelves simply sit on the brass supports. Made...
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 a brass frame on curved tripod legs.
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 handle and hinges closure, polished to wax This cabinet was frequently used in Italy to...
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 be great to display your favourite pair on in your dressing room or walk-in closet. ...
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
This is a vintage icon shelf. A Balinese, carved teak wall sconce or display shelf, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Charmingly decorative mounted shelf, with ornat...
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 a renowned designer and impresses with its classic elegance. Condition: Good used ...
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 glass. The foot is black and from the foot stands a long and thin brass pole that ...
Brass
Circular Black Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing round étagère or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized glass shelves. This piece can be put against the wall but is also great to use as ...
Steel
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 interior. This could be perfect for display in a powder room, kitchen, or anywhere on...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
RETIREMENT SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS. This fashionable unit is functional as well as stylish. Two male "Atlas" figures seem to hold up the entire displ...
Iron
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
This lovely stand is as beautiful as it is functional. A weighted steel base keeps the unit sturdy to hold multiple items on individual glass shelves. There are nine shelves in total...
Steel
Modernistic Art Deco Shelving / Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Taken directly from a house it was built into in 1937, this lovely unit doubles as a room divider when placed properly. We have refinished the wooden maple base and back, and lightly...
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 display carried by a nickel metal frame.
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 men's jewellery and accessories produced by The Swank Company of Attleboro, Massac...
Chrome
Art Deco Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Display cabinet with book shelves at either end.
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 Thonet-Mundus, Bauhaus, Emile Guyot
Located in Port Hope, ON
These fabulously designed German Art Deco Bauhaus chrome and glass, four tier, free-standing display shelves were imported into Canada in the mid-1930s.
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, round wall-mounted shelf is fabricated of bent rattan and features two existing ste...
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 Material: Golden oak with walnut Finish: Original Country of origin: USA This ...
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.
Glass, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$11,362Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 115.75 in Dm 68.9 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from south Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. Formed by 15 steps of 90 cm. ( 35,4 in) Ideal for big spaces like Lofts, ho...
Iron
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.