Swedish Art Deco inlaid but streamlined Credenza
By Carl Bergsten
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfuly streamlined Swedish Art Deco three-door sideboard/credenza designed by architect Carl
Pewter, Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, mahogany, brass, France, 1940s. A beautiful Art Deco sideboard in a rich mahogany and
Brass
$3,430Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.5 in W 70 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco Style Marble Top Banded Mahogany Server by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Measures: 70" 6Ft. Art Deco style marble top banded mahogany server By Henredon Rich mahogany
Mahogany
$3,550Sale Price|33% Off
H 38.59 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Jules Leleu Style Mahogany Credenza with Bronze Elements
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco sideboard in mahogany in the Jules Leleu style. Features 2 medallion handles with a two
Bronze
$19,884
H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Eclectic Art Deco Credenza by Vittorio Dassi Lissone
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
- with renaissance engravings and art nouveau-mirrors- Art Decò era. -Main structure in solid mahogany
Onyx, Bronze
$7,231
H 38.59 in W 101.38 in D 23.43 in
1950s Art Deco sideboard attr. La Permanente Furniture Cantù by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Premariacco, IT
antichi, si presta benissimo ad un ampio salone oppure una sala da pranzo. La credenza è stata lucidata a
Brass
$15,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 95.25 in D 21.5 in
A French Art-Deco Mahogany, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Art-Deco Mahogany, Satinwood, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted
Marble, Bronze
$19,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 95.25 in W 92.25 in D 20.88 in
A French Art-Deco Mahogany, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Art-Deco Mahogany, Satinwood, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Six-Door Buffet in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco six-door buffet in the style of Jules Leleu. With beautiful Rosewood and
Mahogany
$7,995
H 34 in W 72 in D 23.5 in
Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Credenza
Located in Topeka, KS
Superb vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany credenza or console made by Rialto
Mahogany
$22,000
H 34 in W 80 in D 20 in
Fine Art Deco Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Credenza, Attributed to Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
Fine Art Deco Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Credenza, Attributed to Jules Leleu
Mahogany
$4,479
H 57.09 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Italy 1920s Art Deco Credenza with Mirror , Mahogany, top in Red Verona Marble
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Period Art Deco credenza , cabinet with mirror with red Verona marble top, in solid and veneered
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Streamline Art Deco Cabinet Credenza Server
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern compact art deco two door credenza server cabinet by Gilbert Rhode. Burl wood
Mahogany, Burl
Jules Leleu Attributed Sideboard/ Credenza
Located in North Miami, FL
French Art Deco buffet, sideboard or credenza attributed to Jules Leleu. Constructed with superior
Brass
Late Art Deco Mahogany Credenza
By Maxime Old
Located in Hollywood, FL
Art Deco mahogany, bronze-mounted credenza with inset marble top and glass front section.
Marble
Unavailable
H 34 in W 80 in D 20 in
Fine Art Deco Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Credenza, Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top above two doors with bronze mounts depicting mythological sea scenes, flanked by two further doors, surrounded by bronze banding and overall with intricate veneers.
Mahogany Credenza in the manner of Paul Laszlo
By Stewartstown Furniture Company
Located in Nashville, TN
Historically, this credenza has been attributed as a Paul Laszlo design. One look should tell you
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 59.85 in D 14.97 in
Credenza, Saarinen House, Design Eliel Saarinen 1929, Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
house credenza’s frame is solid hardwood and ply with rosewood, mahogany, walnut, maple and birch
Birch, Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
Luxe Art Deco Sideboard Credenza Showcase in Walnut
Located in Kingston, NY
Luxe Art Deco sideboard / credenza / showcase featuring a solid mahogany frame veneered in
Art Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer, Walnut
Period Art Deco Mahogany Credenza in Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Essex, MA
Period Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Credenza, open Interior of Birch, original Hardware, ivory
Mahogany, Birch, Laminate
Superb 1930’s Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Credenza or Sideboard
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Superb 1930’s Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Credenza or Sideboard. It features three doors and two
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.25 in W 61 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Mahogany and Burled Walnut Sideboard or Credenza, circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 1930s Art Deco credenza or sideboard. The credenza features stunning mahogany and burled
Mahogany, Walnut
Art Deco Credenza in Black
By Jules Leleu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco Credenza | Ebonised | Brass attr to Jules Leleu | mahogany interior ca 1940
Brass
Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco mahogany sideboard with double bowed doors flanking five drawers with turned natural
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.03 in W 68.9 in D 17.33 in
Mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School Credenza by Jac. van den Bosch, 1928
By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdam School credenza or sideboard. Design by Jac. van den
Macassar, Mahogany
Danish Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard Credenza from circa 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
classical Art Deco shape. After wood renovation.
Mahogany
Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Inlaid Credenza Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Swedish Art Moderne mahogany credenza cabinet with parquetry pattern and inlay. A
Mahogany
Mahogany Mirrored Front Art Deco Style Credenza or Buffet by Pace
Located in Stamford, CT
Mahogany mirrored front Art Deco style credenza or buffet by Pace. This finely decorative sideboard
Wood
Art Deco Amsterdam School Credenza chinoiserie style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare version of an Amsterdam School credenza. Eclectic Dutch Art Deco piece mixing
Mahogany, Walnut
De Coene Mahogany Credenza
Located in Antwerp, BE
High end Art Deco sideboard. Mahogany with brass details by De Coene Frères, Belgium
Brass
Elegant Mahogany Art Deco French Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
. Excellent mahogany wood quality. Nickel-plated hardware. In the style of Arbus
Mahogany
Art Decò Sideboard in Solid Lacquered & Painted Mahogany
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Gorgeous and unique sideboard in lacquered and finely painted mahogany, the top is made of black
Granite
Two-door Art Deco sideboard in Cuban mahogany 20th century 1930s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante credenza Art Decò in radica di mogano cubano del 1930-1935 con ripiani interni e
Wood, Mahogany
French Art Deco sideboard two doors in mahogany burl 1930s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Raffinata credenza francese in radica di mogano dei primi anni '30 Art Decò con maniglie in metallo
Metal
Jules Leleu Mahogany Credenza with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
An Art Deco era mahogany credenza by French designer Jules Leleu, produced circa 1940s, including
Bronze
1940s Art Deco mahogany and fir sideboard with interior shelves
Located in Premariacco, IT
Antica credenza anni '40 in legno di mogano con ripiani interni e struttura in legno di abete
Brass
Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco era stacked rattan sideboard cabinet with a mahogany top, two pull-out drawers
Rattan
Sold
H 31.89 in W 72.84 in D 22.05 in
Large Art Deco sideboard in mahogany burl with maple inlays 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Grande e importante credenza dei primi anni '50 in stile Art Decò, di produzione italiana
Brass
Sold
H 27.76 in W 32.68 in D 19.1 in
Mahogany feather Art Deco sideboard with marble top and brass handles, 19
Located in Premariacco, IT
Piccola ed elegante credenza anni '40 Art Decò, perfetta per un utilizzo in svariate tipologie di
Marble, Brass
Monumental French Blond Mahogany Art Deco Style Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental French blond mahogany Art Deco style inlaid sideboard. This one of a kind sideboard
Art Deco Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1930s. It measures 37" H x
Steel, Stainless Steel
De Coene Frères 'Voltaire' Credenza
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Neoclassical high end Art Deco sideboard. De Coene, Belgium, 1950s In mahogany, gilded bronze
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco side board
Located in Miami, FL
hight quality mahogany , marble top very refined design perfectly balanced and proportioned .
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.4 in W 72 in D 20.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza Rationalist style Franco Albini Manner
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza Rationalist dedign, Franco Albini manner, period 1930-1940
Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 55.5 in W 64 in D 20 in
Antique French Art Deco Crotch Mahogany Freres Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
By Mercier Freres
Located in West Hartford, CT
In the style of Mercier Freres, this 1920s, French piece can function as a cabinet, credenza or
Marble
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 21 in
Art Deco Revival to Postmodern Custom Mahogany Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Art Deco Revival to Postmodern custom step-down credenza, sideboard, buffet, or
Mahogany
Midcentury Art Deco Style Credenza/Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Art Deco style sideboard in mahogany glossy finish. Cabinet features two side doors with
Mahogany
Antique Art Deco Ebonized Leather Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Located in North York, ON
This Art Deco style credenza is a lesson in contrast and true panache. Hailing from France, this
Pewter
French Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco mahogany sideboard credenza or bar cabinet France, 1940s Bookmatched
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 45.67 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Sideboard or Credenza by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and very rare Art Deco Haagse School sideboard or credenza by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 66.5 in D 19 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Primavera Art Deco Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Charles Pfister for Baker
Brass
Spanish Art Deco Burl Walnut Credenza Buffet with Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous burl walnut and mahogany buffet from Barcelona, Spain. Influenced by French Art Deco
Burl, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 68.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Art Deco Mahogany Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet 1930s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite French Art Deco mahogany wood sideboard or credenza was made Mercier Frères in Paris
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 78 in L 36 in
Contemporary Mahogany Server with Sculpted Doors Buffet Sideboard Credenza Bar
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Hooker Furniture server with multiple storage options. What sets this piece apart is the off white resin doors that have sculpted triangles formed onto the outer face of eac...
Resin, Mahogany
Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Credenza Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Moderne mahogany credenza cabinet.
Mahogany
Swedish Inlaid Art Deco Flame Birch Credenza Buffet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish inlaid Art Deco Credenza, Sweden, circa 1920s. Exterior dark flame birch. The front two
Birch, Elm, Jacaranda, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.89 in W 60.63 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Art Deco Midcentury Figured Walnut Credenza Sideboard, England
By Beautility
Located in London, GB
. An elegant sculptural piece in the Art Deco manner. The sideboard is constructed in mahogany and
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Moderne Flame Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage, circa 1930s, Art Deco Moderne period mahogany sideboard, with stunning cross banded
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 98.43 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Mahogany and Marble Credenza by Charles Van Beerleir, Dutch, 1950's
By Charles Van Beerleire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco, Belgian Chateau, Interior Architect, Charles Van Beerleire, designer; Luxury art deco
Marble
Sold
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Primavera Art Deco Sideboard Credenza, Newly Restored
By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco sideboard credenza or bar cabinet By Charles Pfister for
Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard Blond Mahogany Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
Light and excellent mahogany this Art Deco sideboard, is curved and movemented on the front part
Mahogany
French Mahogany Art Deco Buffet Sideboard or Credenza
Located in Troy, MI
French sideboard / buffet / credenza in mahogany with decorative veneer Marquetry, circa 1940s
Brass
Sleek Art Deco Machine Age Mahogany & Brass Dresser or Credenza
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and elegant American Art Deco high gloss mahogany and brass 8 drawer dresser or credenza.
Brass
French Mahogany Art Deco Buffet or Credenza with Black Top
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French sideboard / buffet / credenza in mahogany with decorative veneer marquetry and
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 80 in D 18 in
Art Deco Lacquered Pickled Mahogany Double Door Dovetail Drawers Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco figural profile two-tone mahogany large double drawers cabinet with fine carved door
Mahogany
Solid Mahogany Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Transport yourself to the captivating world of 1940s France with this remarkable Art Deco buffet
Mahogany
Jules Leleu French Art Deco Credenza Sideboard or Buffet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
A Masterful Statement Piece: Art Deco Credenza Attributed to Jules Leleu This exquisite Art Deco
Brass
Sold
H 35.38 in W 76.25 in D 23 in
Italian Modern Art Deco Bird’s-eye Maple Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Italian Art Deco sideboard or bar cabinet, circa 1980s. The sideboard
Mahogany, Maple
Sold
H 39.77 in W 73.63 in D 17.72 in
1940s Large Swedish Cabinet-Credenza with Mahogany Flame Veneers
Located in London, GB
touch of sophistication to its overall appearance. The use of Cuban Mahogany with beautiful flame
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.25 in W 95.5 in D 20.25 in
French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Sideboard Signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Large, Elegant French Art Deco Mahogany sideboard, buffet or credenza by Jules Leleu in the modern
Brass, Tin
Edward Wormley Credenza/ Sideboard for Dunbar, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
sideboard is no exception; it blends a traditional and art deco influence seamlessly with early modernism
Mahogany
French, Art Deco Chandelier Signed By Degue
By Degué, David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by French Artist Degue. Having one large stepped geometric glass shade. Held by three nickel rods. Has been rewired for American use with one medium...
Glass
$2,124 / item
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of 'bathing ladies' the original being located in the famous Paris ''HOTEL des Collectionneur. T...
Plaster
$2,467 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$11,440 / item
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 15.75 in
Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, natural oil.
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed...
Birch, Oak
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$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 One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$177,541
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$1,775 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$2,485 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$7,990 / item
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
Brass
$4,250
H 29.34 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Demilune Burl Walnut and Ebonized Credenza with doors and drawers
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary, very fine quality, circa 1920s French burled walnut sideboard (credenza server bar cabinet buffet chest) A most impressive masterpiece, exquisitely hand-crafted i...
Burl
$4,950
H 51.97 in W 89.38 in D 17.33 in
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted solid oak Credenza with wrought iron details Spain 1940s This is a beautiful, handcrafted solid oak credenza or sideboard with wrought iron details from Spain in the 1...
Wrought 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.