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.
Art Deco Bookcase or Display Cabinet of Burr Walnut with Paneled Glass Door
By Heal's
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period Art Deco Era display cabinet or bookcase from England, circa 1930s, featuring a beautiful veneer surround of burr walnut, with a paneled glass door and working lock and...
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
1920s Art Deco Open Bookcases by P.E.L. Izeren, Solid Oak & Ebony
By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist open bookcases. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered base wit...
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original lacquered nicely shaped wooden k...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Antique Art Deco Carved Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde USA, Circa 1920s Walnut, with beautiful book-matched burled walnut top, and mullioned glass ...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Perfectly Proportioned Dutch Art Deco Open Bookcase, Hague School, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A strong and very well-proportioned Dutch modernist bookcase from the 1920s, executed in solid oak with a black-stained base. The piece belongs firmly to the Dutch Art Deco and Hague...
Oak
Antique Dutch Art Deco Period Solid Oak Bookcase with Neoclassical Lines
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted from solid oak, this Dutch Art Deco bookcase is a striking example of the period’s fascination with clean geometry, architectural balance, and exceptional craftsm...
Glass, Oak
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. Ho...
Wood, Beech
1930s Art Deco Modernist Bookcase, Solid Oak with Glass Doors
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist bookcase with glass sliding doors on top. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and oak veneer base with doors with the original ebo...
Glass, Ebony, Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm H39" x W46...
Birch
$1,345Sale Price|20% Off
Oak Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist open bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered base with original macassar ebony veneer. In very goo...
Macassar, Oak
Vintage English Mahogany Bookcase with Lattice Mullions and Adjustable Shelves
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and functional vintage English three section bookcase with 12 adjustable shelves. Notable are the doors with original glass and ellipse lattice mullions, which gives this...
Brass
Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, bookcase, oak, Italy, 1930s This bookcase shows the characteristics of Ernesto Valabrega's designs. The dynamic engraved wood, gives the piece real character. A n...
Oak
Modern Art Deco Dark Oak Modular Étagères or Bookcases, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Art Deco style dark oak modular bookshelves, étagères, or display units In the manner of Barbara Barry Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 20"W x 10.5"D x ...
Oak
Pair of Original Art Deco Bookcases, Ash, Mahogany, Revived Polish, Czech. 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. It has been re-polished with polyuthe...
Glass, Wood, Ash, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage Art Deco Rotating Bookshelf Bibliotheque
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco style rotating library, bookshelf, bibliotheque, constructed of solid wood, probably walnut, walnut veneers. The piece features interior cubbies which have adjus...
Wood
Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist open bookcase.Design by Jan Brunott.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original black lacquered lining.Two original pine...
Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Two Tone Solid Teak & Rosewood Showcase Cum Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1930-35 Solid, refined two tone hand crafted teak and rosewood showcase/bookcase cabinet with sturdy teak removable shelves and locking doors. Renewed hardware. Peg work...
Rosewood, Teak
Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Architect Joseph De Bruycker, Belgium 1938
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rare and architecturally poised example of Belgian Art Deco, this cabinet—attributed to Joseph De Bruycker and dating to 1938—embodies the geometric clarity and volumetric elegance...
Aluminum
Small Art Deco Bookcase or Shelf done in walnut veneer with French finish
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Art Deco shelf or a small bookcase. It features beautiful walnut veneer in dark colour, which is enhanced by French finish. Made in Au...
Walnut
Art Deco Cabinet in Rosewood by Maxime Old, France, 1935, Antique
By Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional quality piece of furniture in rosewood, (Palissandre) Art Deco period, standing on a base ending by four rectangular feet each one encased in a nickel plated metal parts. Two thick metal rings on each front doors. This piece is an authentic antique furniture...
Rosewood
1932 Signed Charak Furniture Art Deco Arch Bookcase Glass Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, arched glass bookcase cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bookca...
Glass, Wood
Stickley Brothers Antique Art Deco Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Stickley Brothers USA, CIrca 1920s Gorgeous carved maple, with mullioned glass front doors. Int...
Walnut, Pine
$4,377 / item
Walnut Art Deco Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bookcase embodies refined craftsmanship with its five-shelf design, inspired by the Art Origins period. A rounded, stepped motif accentuates its sleek form, while the thin, tapered l...
Wood
Mid century Scandinavian teak and zebra wood low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian teak and zebra wood low open bookcase circa 1950. We are pleased to offer this quality piece of Swedish furniture, very much in the art deco taste with it's...
Teak, Zebra Wood
$8,266Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage Art Deco Bookcase, Flamed Maple & Ebonized Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookcase realized in Art Déco style by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Flamed maple veneer, ebonized wood detailing, and lacquered finish, totally handcrafted. This striki...
Metal
Fine Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Display Cabinet by Gouffé ca. 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY VITRINE DISPLAY CABINET WITH BLIND-DOOR BOOKCASES Retains original label inside drawer for manufacturer GOUFFÉ à PARIS France, ca. 1930 Item # 310KWO0...
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Four-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist four-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony knobs on the four doors and four d...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.
Walnut
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet, Mahogany and Glass, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco display cabinet dates from the first half of the 20th century. It is veneered with mahogany and features clear, cut glass panels. A practical feature is the sid...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with leaded glass doors, and original brass hardwa...
Brass
Modern Art Deco Dark Oak Modular Étagères or Bookcases, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern Art Deco style dark oak modular bookshelves, étagères, or display units In the manner of Barbara Barry Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 20"W x 10.5"D...
Oak
$5,222Sale Price|30% Off
Contemporary Design Brushed Brass Book Shelf 'Apollo' by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Glasgow, GB
A contemporary design from Bohinc Studio’s Apollo series, this console table is a study in sculptural contrast and proportion. Fabricated in Portugal, it features a rare, custom-spec...
Brass
Vintage Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
1930s walnut veneered drinks cabinet, crafted with beautifully figured veneers to the doors and finished in a warm mid-brown tone. Raised on carved cabriole legs, the cabinet. The u...
Walnut
$8,694 / set
Pair of Burl Wood Art Deco Bookcases
Located in Westwood, NJ
Handcrafted in a stunning Tamo ash burl veneer, this bookcase showcases the intricate and unique grain patterns of the wood, exuding luxury and timeless style. The rich Pyramid Brown...
Metal
$4,900Sale Price|50% Off
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase with three internal shelves and one lower storage drawer. The piece shows the influen...
Mahogany
$1,879Sale Price|60% Off
French Art Deco Display Cabinet, Made in the 1920s, Restored to High Gloss
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Mahogany.
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
André Sornay Bookcase Art Deco, circa 1935
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Sornay bookcase, circa 1935, satin varnich, with inclusion of brass nails. André Sornay (1902-2000) French creator from Lyon, who owes his celebrity to his modernist vision of...
Wood
1920s Art Deco Open Bookcase by Paul Bromberg for H. Pander
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School open bookcase. Design by Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak fram...
Oak
Restored Art Deco Bookcase, Elm, Mahogany, Zebrano, Polished, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional Art Deco bookcase originates from France in the first half of the 20th century, showcasing premium craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Its carcass is made from bl...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Elm, Mahogany
Swedish Art Deco Bookends in Bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco bookends in bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall. Bookends cast in Bronze. Made in Sweden, 1920s. The Birth of the nude Venus in a giant scallop shell. Both st...
Bronze
Jungendstil Shelf Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Black lacquered shelving Attributed to Joseff Hoffman for J&J Kohln. Delicate hardwood detailing typical to the Viennese arts movement of th...
Wood, Paint
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde England, Circa 1930s Oak, with mullioned glass front doors. Interior shelves are rem...
Glass, Oak
Period French Art Deco Rosewood Bar Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This Period French Art Deco Rosewood Bar Cabinet is a luxurious and stylish piece of furniture perfect for any home. Crafted from high-quality rosewood with it's Art Deco detailing, ...
Rosewood
Rare Large Antique French Art Deco Revolving Bookcase Oak Study Library Office
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & impressive ! This rare large Art Deco rotating bookcase from France 1920. Gorgeous antique oak with a timeless Art Deco base. Decorate your office, living room or study w...
Oak
Rotating Shelving Unit with Full Body Mirror in Cream Shagreen by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. This rotating library...
Brass
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Bookshelf by Herman Miller Refinished
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Art Deco Bookcase, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. Part of Rohde's modular East Indian Laurel Group. This piece is currently being ref...
Metal
Small Restored Art Deco Display Bookcase, Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display bookcase Origin: Czech Material: Walnut and glass This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originated in France in the e...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Glass
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French, Zebrano Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood, Zebra Wood
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Incredible suite of Gilbert Rohde design Paldao line, circa 1940's made by Herman Miller. This set has been professionally refinished, and is in virtually immaculate condition. Rare ...
Wood, Burl
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde England, Circa 1920s Oak, with mullioned glass front doors and glass sides. Cabinet ...
Glass, Oak
Modern Art Deco Dark Oak Modular Étagères or Bookcases, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Modern Art Deco style dark oak modular bookshelves, étagères, or display units In the manner of Barbara Barry Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 20"W x 10.5...
Oak
Italian Art Deco Style Parchment and Black Lacquer Bookcase
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian bookcase from the 1980s, distinguished by a refined contrast between natural parchment and glossy black lacquer. The piece features a clean geometric silhouette with ...
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Pander Den Haag, 1921
By H.Pander & Zonen, Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase. Design by Willem Penaat for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with origi...
Oak
$3,364
China Closet Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected and finished by hand with high gloss shellac polish. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the en...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Upright Glazed Bookcase Bureau, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Outstanding Art Deco Walnut bureau bookcase having glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves above a fantastic bureau with a Walnut fall boasting pretty book paged walnut...
Chrome
STUNNiNG SOLID WOOD & LEATHER EMBOSSED THEODORE ALEXANDER ETAGERE OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable and highly decorative Theodore Alexander Etagere...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Bookcase with bar...
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Walnut Rosewood Mahogany Maple Fruitwood Wood Italian Vitrine, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian vitrine from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in rosewood, palisander, mahogany, walnut, maple and fruitwood. Showcase with three doors, two wooden side doors and...
Glass, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Age Art Deco Impressive Credenza Bookcase Meroni & Fossati Lissone Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco 1930s impressive credenza bookcase library, Meroni & Fossati Lissone, in walnut and veneered walnut, excellent conditions, wax-polished. Measures cm: H 246, W 145, D 40...
Walnut
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to shelved storage. (Two shelves).
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak