Edwardian Hardwood Art Deco Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial hardwood Edwardian Art Deco fireplace surround of good proportions. A centralised
Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Edwardian Hardwood Art Deco Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial hardwood Edwardian Art Deco fireplace surround of good proportions. A centralised
Wood
Art Deco Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original vintage Art Deco period antique fireplace surround made of the bespoke burgundy marble
Stone
$4,129 / set
H 44.89 in W 47.96 in D 4.73 in
Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality
Limestone
$13,534
H 38.19 in W 41.34 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Fireplace In Breccia Marble For Minimal Chic or Cosy Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional Post-War vintage art-deco fireplace surround in a exquisite Breche Quality marble with
Breccia Marble
Grand Art Deco Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) is one of a kind. It has been executed in Brocatelle
Marble
A Framed Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A framed Art Deco manner fireplace surround in polished Crema Marfil marble. A well proportioned
Marble
French Petite Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite Art Deco antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) was in installed in a Parisian Apartment
Marble
$3,370
H 48 in W 58 in D 10 in
Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround "Metropolis"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround... Looks like it came off of the
Composition
$7,217
H 40.16 in W 44.49 in D 9.85 in
Beautiful Original Art Deco Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This marble antique fireplace surround is from the early 20th century, the Art Deco period in
Marble
$11,513
H 45.28 in W 46.86 in D 9.06 in
Belgian Art Deco Marble Fireplace Surround Black And Belgian Ardenne Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Typical Belgian Art Deco period, early 20th century, marble fireplace surround in perfect condition
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround. This Recently Made Contemporary Fireplace Lightly Based On
Marble, Statuary Marble
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround. This Recently Made Contemporary Fireplace Lightly Based On
Marble, Breccia Marble
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround. This Recently Made Contemporary Fireplace Lightly Based On
Marble, Breccia Marble
Reclaimed Art Deco Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed original Art Deco walnut fire surround salvaged from a house in Birmingham. Made in
Wood, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Period Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Art Deco period marble fire surround. Constructed in Campan green and white
Marble, Statuary Marble
Bolection Fireplace Surround in Reclaimed Pink Marble
Located in Ware, GB
Pretty in pink, this Art Deco-inspired fireplace surround crafted from reclaimed Portuguese Rossa
Marble
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Fireplace Surround This Recently Made Contemporary Fireplace
Marble
Reclaimed Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Art Deco style burr walnut fire surround. In bold architectural form, this fireplace
Walnut
Original Art Deco Period Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco period Burr Walnut fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Southend-on-Sea
Walnut
Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original Art Deco period fireplace surround. Measures; 110 cm EW 43.31 inch 102 cm EH 40.16” 55
Marble
$1,924
H 40.16 in W 43.31 in D 9.45 in
French 20th Century Comblanchien Stone Rustic Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace surround is made in the famous Burgundy Comblanchien hard marble
Marble
20th Century Original Art Deco Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Art Deco period fireplace surround from the Burgundy region is built in the exquisite
Marble
$166,025
H 39.77 in W 66.15 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Rare Art Deco Period Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a exceptional rare Art Deco period fireplace surround with original trumeau. The
Marble
$8,272
H 41 in W 78 in D 7.5 in
A stylish ‘Art Deco’ inspired limestone fireplace mantel by 'Ryan and Smith'
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A stylish 'Art Deco' inspired limestone fireplace surround With curved and fluted outside returns
Limestone
$6,893
H 44 in W 59 in D 7 in
Art Deco inspired fireplace made in black and white Nero Marquina marble
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An Art Deco inspired fireplace surround made in black and white Nero Marquina marble. Produced in
Marble
Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
20th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Art Deco period fireplace surround from Belgian Hotel particulier in Brussels. It is from the early
Marble
$16,544
H 45 in W 59 in D 7 in
An Art Deco inspired mantel in semi-precious Nero Portoro by Ryan and Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An Art Deco inspired fireplace surround made in stunning and semi-precious Nero Portoro marble by
Marble
Art Deco, 1930s Mahogany Wood Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Art Deco mahogany wood mantel. Deep rounded mahogany shaping typical of the art
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 54 in W 52 in D 5.5 in
20th Century 1930`s Art Deco Burnished Cast Iron Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 1930s Art Deco burnished cast iron surround. The surround has been burnished to
Iron
Metal Fireplace Mantel Surround Custom Sizing
By O'Brien Metal Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful metal (shown in bronze) fireplace surround. Inspired by the Art Deco style. Precisely
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored mid-20th century burnished (semi polished) cast iron surround. Shown with two
Iron
Period Limestone Art Deco Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality
Limestone
French Art Deco Fireplace Surround, Circa 1920-1940
Located in San Marino, CA
French art deco marble fireplace surround. Art Deco design originated in Paris and influenced all
Marble
Abondante Chique Art Deco Fireplace Surround in Brêche Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fine vintage Art deco period fireplace surround. The Brêche marble is a one of a kind
Marble
Art Deco Brocatelle & Green French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic Art Deco fireplace surround, dating from the early 20th century, is a rare and
Marble
White Antique Art-Deco Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Behold, an Antique Art Deco Fireplace, resplendent in its exquisite veined white marble. This
Marble
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H 50.5 in W 63 in D 20.75 in
Art Deco Curved and Wavy Streamline Ceramic Fireplace Mantel Surround
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Stunning and unique Art Deco fireplace mantel in a curvaceous, stepped design. This mantel is made
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Green Verde Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
WIth a nod to the Queen Anne Style, this boldly proportioned fireplace surround is crafted from
Marble
Set Of Two Art-Deco Marble Fireplace Surrounds
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
. The Art Deco style of these antique fireplaces gives them a luxurious stylish look. Because this
Marble
Art Deco Stainless Steel and Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fireplace can either be used as an insert, or as a surround. Opening depth 15 cm Opening
Iron, Stainless Steel
Modern Deco Revival Steel and Brass Fireplace Surround
By Danny Alessandro
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fireplace surround in brass and steel in the style of Danny Alessandro with glass doors. Curbside
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Chrome Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco chrome fire surround circa 1930, of stepped design. Opening width 46cm wide x 69cm
Chrome
Walnut Art Deco Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Walnut Art Deco bolection fire surround. Measures: Opening height 91.5 x width 121 cm.
Walnut
Verde Antico Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
An antique bolection fireplace in boldly veined green verde antico marble. English, c.1930.
Marble
Reclaimed Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Art Deco style burr walnut fire surround. In bold architectural form, this fireplace
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Period Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Finished in a semi matte lacquer Measure: Opening height 105cm Opening width 101 cm.
Walnut
Striking Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Stripped and re-finished in our workshop. Opening measures: H 100.5 x W 104 cm
Walnut
21st Century Grey Marble Stepped Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Grey Marble Stepped Fireplace Surround This Contemporary Fireplace Mantlepiece Design
Marble
Very Rare Art Deco Asymmetric Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Constructed from polished limestone and onyx marble with a stainless steel insert. Opening H 59 x W 46 cm.
Limestone, Onyx
An Original Art Deco Stainless Steel Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare original Art Deco period fire surround or Insert. Salvaged from a property in London
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Coromandel and Burr Walnut Veneered Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Art Deco Coromandel and burr walnut veneered fire surround. Measures: Opening height 99 cm Opening
Walnut
Very Rare Art Deco Fire Surround by Bratt Colbran
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very rare and impressive Art Deco fire surround by Bratt Colbran Constructed from silver, peach
Marble, Stainless Steel
Large Art Deco Rare Mirror Fire Place Surround, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Superb Art Deco modernist fireplace, totally authentic and dating to the 1930s. For those seeking
Chrome
Antique Bolection Pine Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique bolection pine fire surround. Measures: Opening height 94 cm Opening width 95 cm Weight
Pine
Antique Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is in excellent condition and has a wax finish. Measures: Opening height 103 cm
Oak
1930s Limed Oak Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is in good condition with only some wear to the foot blocks. Opening height 110
Oak
Late 19th Century Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround has a stripped finish. Measure: Opening height 95.5 cm Opening width 99 cm
Oak
Antique Painted Timber Bolection Fire Surround, circa 1920
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique painted timber bolection fire surround, circa 1920. Measures: Opening height 91 cm Opening
Reclaimed 1920s Carved Oak Fire Surround with Overmantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
There are older carvings incorporated in the newer carvings. Mantel: Height 121cm Width 129cm Opening height 79cm Opening width 75cm.
Oak
Period Limestone Art Deco Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality
Limestone
Classic Belgian Art Deco Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very nice vintage fireplace surround from Amsterdam in the bespoke Belgian Abbey de Rochefort
Marble
Travertine Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
and Art Deco styles, making this surround truly unique. The fusion of styles gives the surround
Marble
Walnut Art Deco Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This came from a good quality London property and has been fully restored in our workshops. Opening height 101 cm Opening width 104 cm.
Walnut
Odeon Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Unique Art Deco Odeon style reproduction fireplace surround made form Portuguese Rosal Limestone
Limestone
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround. This Recently Made Contemporary Fireplace Lightly Based On
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Burr Walnut Art Deco Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Burr walnut Art Deco fire surround. Measures: Opening height 101 cm. Opening width 105 cm.
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Onyx and Connemara marble fire surround is in excellent original condition. It has black
Onyx
21st Century Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
21st Century Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround. Made From Agean Turkish Limestone. Art Deco In
Limestone
French Art Deco Marble Fire Place Surround
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ORIGINAL ART DECO FIREPLACE An original 1925 French Art Deco Calacatta marble Fire place surround
Carrara Marble
Rare Original Art Deco Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Constructed from limestone with Belgian black and Sienna marbles. Reclaimed from a property in Wimbledon, circa 1920. Opening measures: H 56 x W 41 cm.
Siena Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Limestone
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is in its original condition so has some light scratches. Opening height 112 cm
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Polished Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
1920s Art Deco polished limestone bolection fire surround. Opening H 87 x W 117 cm.
Limestone
21st Century Bespoke Marble Fireplace Surround 64 x 47
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Fireplace Surround. Made to order Contemporary Fireplace Lightly Based On An
Marble
Ryan and Smith Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An Art Deco inspired fireplace surround made in strongly veined lilac marble. Produced in three
Marble
Rare Art Deco Walnut and Chrome Fire Surround, circa 1935
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Rare Art Deco walnut and chrome fire surround, circa 1935. Opening height 100 x width 100 cm (39.5
Chrome
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H 35.04 in W 49.22 in D 6.11 in
Art Deco 1920s Yellow Tavertine and Swedish Green Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround has various chips and scuffs which are associated with its age and the mantel
Marble
Sold
H 48.63 in W 47.25 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Art Deco Mirrored Finish Polished Stainless Steel Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is in very good condition with only a few minor scratches. Measure: Opening
Stainless Steel
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H 35.83 in W 45.48 in D 5.52 in
1920s Art Deco Stainless Steel and Cast Iron Fire Surround by Bratt Colbran
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
1920s Art Deco stainless steel and cast iron fire surround by Bratt Colbran. Opening Height 70 cm
Stainless Steel, Iron
1920s Japanned Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Worn paint, commensurate with age and use. Measures: Opening H 91 x W 121 cm.
Wood
19th Century Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround has a painted wash finish. Measure: Opening height 85.5 cm Opening width 79 cm
Pine
Antique Carved Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is stripped and in excellent condition. Opening height 92 cm Opening width 126
Pine
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H 45 in W 59 in D 7 in
An Art Deco inspired mantel in semi-precious Nero Portoro by Ryan and Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An Art Deco inspired fireplace surround made in stunning and semi-precious Nero Portoro marble by
Marble
Art Deco Walnut Fireplace Surround
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Looking to cover that ugly fireplace without tearing the house apart? The classic elegance of this
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Early 20th century Art Deco cast iron fireplace surround with a bowed frieze and reeded jambs
Iron
English 19th Century Painted Fireguard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful painted English fireplace screen or guard, made there circa 1890. The design is intended to help keep coals, embers and sparks in the fireplace and clothing, pets and sma...
Metal, Brass
$17,083 / 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
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$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 Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Floral Chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape Large chandelier with a yellow glass shade and transparent glass flowers above the stem on an all brass frame, Finland, circa 1960s.
Brass
$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
$6,376 / 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
$1,155Sale 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
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,564 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
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
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.
While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.
Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.
Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.
“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.
Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.