Large Art Deco filing cabinet – Barcelona 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular large Art Deco filing cabinet, fully removable, base and cap in solid mahogany, sides
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Large Art Deco filing cabinet – Barcelona 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular large Art Deco filing cabinet, fully removable, base and cap in solid mahogany, sides
Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.55 in W 34.45 in D 19.1 in
German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with
Oak
$1,134Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.01 in W 48.82 in D 16.15 in
French Art Deco period curtained filing cabinet in solid oak, 1930s
Located in LYON, FR
This important notary piece of furniture, also known as a curtained filing cabinet, has a very
Oak
$1,389Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 19 in D 16 in
Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet, Tambour Front, 12 Shelves, 1910
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Tambour Fronted Oak Filing Cabinet This is an attractive piece it has 12 open shelves
Oak
Rare French Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak cabinet has two compartments. The lower section has fixed shelves and the doors roll back
Oak
$1,967
H 51.38 in W 15.75 in D 27.96 in
ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S RESTORED ENGLISH OAK FILING CABINET NEW FITTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored antique circa 1920's English oak filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Brass
$629Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 21 in D 13 in
Art Deco Desk Top Filing Cabinet, Plywood, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco desk top filing cabinet, music cabinet. The cabinet has 5 Long Fall Front sections
Plywood
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.58 in W 20.79 in D 16.19 in
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - solid oak drawers and frame - oak ply
Oak
Early 20th Century 3-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
1920s oak panelized four drawer file cabinet. Heavy duty. Had been refinished and looks great with
Walnut
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards
Steel
Luna Ebony Macassar, File Cabinet by Giorgio Collection
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
File cabinet with 2 full extension drawers in Ebony Macassar with 6mm filet in Zebra veneer in high
Polyester, Ebony
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - Solid oak drawers and frame - Oak
Oak
Unavailable
H 50.6 in W 15.36 in D 28.75 in
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front
Metal, Other
Abbess Custom Oak File Cabinet
By Abbess
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Solid oak, brass handles, locking custom made Abbess file cabinet.
Brass
Solid Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Solid Oak file cabinet, brass plate handles
Oak
Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tambour fronted oak Art Deco filing cabinet This is a good looking piece, the interior has 9
Oak
Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tambour fronted oak Art Deco filing cabinet This is a good looking piece, it has panelled sides
French Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet This is a tall piece it has 7 shelves The
Oak
Belgian Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very stylish and beautifully crafted 4 drawer oak filing cabinet. It could also be used to store
Wood
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Filing Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Filing cabinet A very rare French Art Deco roller shutter filing cabinet in
Macassar
Barristers Wellington Filing Cabinet by Shannon
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Barristers Wellington filing cabinet by Shannon. This unusual filing cabinet is made by Shannon
Walnut
Large Art Deco Four-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Art Deco 4 Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet This is an absolute must for every home office or
Art Deco Tambour Door File Cabinet, Denmark 1920s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish Art Deco tambour door file cabinet with drawers inside in birch wood. Round legs. Prod
Wood, Oak
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H 47.25 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
be suitable for multiple uses (bookcase, cupboard, cabinet of curiosities, etc.). Art Deco
Wood
20 Drawer Art Deco A4 Filing Cabinet This is a good sturdy cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
20 Drawer Art Deco A4 Filing Cabinet This is a good sturdy cabinet, the drawers are 3” deep and a
Pine
French Oak Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet was designed and made circa 1930s in France. It features four large drawers
Oak
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H 26.2 in W 13 in D 15.7 in
Early 20h Century Small Chest of Drawers / Art Deco Era Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 1930s dismountable filing cabinet for small cards and alike. From a local artist with too
Metal
1930s French Letter Cabinet Desktop File Tambour Organizer
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1930s Antique French Letter Cabinet Desk Tambour Organizer Safekeep Desk Tidy
Brass
Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
large drawers with metal art deco style hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH 32 x 77 x 16
Oak
Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 6
Oak
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe This is a superb Example of an
Oak
Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Stacking oak globe Wernicke barristers bookcase or filing cabinet. This is a good quality
Oak
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s - Solid oak drawers and frame - Oak
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s - Solid oak drawers and frame - Oak
Oak
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H 33.67 in W 79.14 in D 27.17 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet / Kitchen Island, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak. It features 9 large
Oak
Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak six drawer card index filing cabinet, wine rack or coffee table The cabinet has three rows
Oak
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H 34.26 in W 31.11 in D 15.36 in
German Oak Filing Cabinet with Folding Doors by F.Soennecken, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet with brass hardware was made around the 1920s in Germany by the company
Oak
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H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 26.78 in
STUNNING BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER EXTRA LARGE QUAD DRAWERS FILING CABiNET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr & Burl Yew wood green Leather quad drawer filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is
Leather, Yew
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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 24.02 in
FINE BRIGHTS OF NETTLEBED BURR WALNUT FILING CABiNET WITH STUNNING TIMBER PATINA
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawer Burr Walnut Brights of Nettlebed filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Walnut
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H 30.12 in W 20.28 in D 25.6 in
Stunning Burr Yew Wood Office Filing Cabinet with Nice Green Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely burr yew wood filing cabinet with gold leaf embossed
Leather, Yew
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H 62.6 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase / Filing Cabinet by Macey US, Ca 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This bookcase / filing cabinet was produced by Macey in the US around 1920. It features stackable
Oak
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H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 26.78 in
STUNNiNG BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER TOPPED DRAWERS FILING CABINET PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Yew wood green Leather twin drawer filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Leather, Yew
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H 30.12 in W 20.28 in D 25.6 in
Stunning Burr Walnut Office Filing Cabinet with Nice Green Gold Leaf Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely burr walnut filing cabinet with gold leaf embossed
Leather, Walnut
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H 66.15 in W 33.08 in D 14.18 in
Antique Mahogany Filing Cabinet with Roll Down Tambour Doors, USA circa 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Very nice oak filing cabinet from the early 20th century with 16 tambour doors. The interior
Mahogany
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H 29.93 in W 60.24 in D 24.22 in
Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three
Leather, Walnut
Small Office Box with Roller Shutter, File, circa 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
Oak-wood. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, circa year 1915. Newly restored. Roller shutter and the lock are fully functional, but key are not original.
Oak
Pine 4 Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pine 4 Drawer card index filing cabinet A neat desk piece a small shelf over the drawers which
Pine
Apothecary cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Old chest of drawers / pharmacy cabinet / paper cabinet / filing cabinet. Art Deco style. Condition
Wood
French Oak Art Deco File Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning French Art Deco file cabinet, 1920s. Solid oak with 26 original solid oak drawers. In
Brass
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H 47.4 in W 18 in D 17.1 in
Beautiful & Practical Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door and Nine Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and design Art Deco filing cabinet, circa 1925. This 1920s Art Deco office or
Oak
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H 27.5 in W 20 in D 13.25 in
Practical Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door and Eight Sliding Shelves
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and practical size Art Deco filing cabinet, circa 1925. This 1920s Art Deco office
Brass
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H 42.1 in W 17.7 in D 15.3 in
Rare German Art Deco Filing Cabinet w. Perfect Roller Door, Five Drawers & Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
original Art Deco filing cabinet for home and office is not only pleasing to the eye though. It is as
Metal, Brass
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H 47.2 in W 17.9 in D 17.1 in
Beautiful & Practical Dutch Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous condition, Art Deco era filing cabinet, circa 1920. This Dutch filing cabinet is
Oak
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H 43.25 in W 17.1 in D 16.25 in
Beautiful & Practical Dutch Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous condition, Art Deco era filing cabinet, circa 1920. This Dutch filing cabinet is a
Oak
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H 44.3 in W 20.3 in D 16.3 in
Beautiful & Practical Dutch Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous condition, Art Deco era filing cabinet, circa 1920. This Dutch filing cabinet is a fine
Brass
Art Deco Golden Oak Sloping Card Index Filing Cabinet by Libraco
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco golden oak sloping card index filing cabinet by Libraco The cabinet has 9 drawers, each
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H 57 in W 39 in D 19 in
Antique Art Deco Inlaid Marquetry Walnut 24 Drawer Filing Collectors Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique American Art Deco walnut & marquetry 24 drawer collectors or filing cabinet
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
French Vintage Filing Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French filing cabinet made of solid oak. This office cabinet features 24 drawers, each
Brass
Antique English Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Handsome English oak filing cabinet on legs, circa 1920. Brass handles and label holders.
Oak
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 16 drawers
Oak
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Very nice French oak filing cabinet with two small and two large drawers with brass hardware. It is
Oak
Large Edwardian Three-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian three-drawer oak filing cabinet This is an absolute must for every home office
Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features
Oak
Dutch Oak Sideboard Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unusual sideboard was made from oak in the Netherlands ca 1930's. It features 4 compartments with sliding doors and 4 drawers with brass cup handles. It is in a very good r...
Oak
Large Edwardian 11-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet, by Shannon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian 11-drawer oak filing cabinet, by Shannon This is an absolute must for every home
Antique French Oak Filing Cabinet Folding Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet with brass hardware was made around the 1920/30s in France. It features 12
Oak
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H 31.11 in W 41.34 in D 24.22 in
Stunning Yew Wood Brown Leather Double Filing Cabinet for at Home Office Study
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
filing cabinet A good looking and well made piece, ideally suited for an office or library setting but
Leather, Yew
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H 49.3 in W 17.7 in D 13.7 in
STUNNING Dutch Art Deco FILLING CABINET with ROLLER DOOR & 8 Perfect Shelfs
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition, Art Deco era filing cabinet. This Dutch filing cabinet is another
Brass
Art Deco Golden Oak Tambour Roll Top Filing Cabinet
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco golden oak filing cabinet all, working condition, complete with all original mechanical
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$7,003Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
Brass
$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
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,190 / 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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1930 Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, divides into two pieces. sku 1254 W182 x D52 x H198cm
Oak
Original Keuffel and Esser Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This impressive drafting table boasts a signature X- shape iron base, perfect for use as a standing desk or traditional dining table. Its original oak top, refinished with breadboard...
Iron
$228,574Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
Cedar
Japanese Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Japanese cabinet with drawers and sliding doors is an attractive eye-catcher for any interior. Crafted from solid wood, it boasts a beautiful, weathered patina that reflects its...
Elm
$4,150
H 36.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Black Apothecary 9 Drawer Cabinet Console Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 9 drawers that likely originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Apothecary counters similar to this were used throughout ...
Pine, Paint
$3,516
H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...
Mirror, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
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.