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Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

This high-quality goldon oak Art Deco sideboard, circa 1930s. Featuring two cupboards, each with

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in London, London

Brutalist and Art Deco influences. Its solid oak construction features a rich, warm finish that beautifully

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

, while the refined lines and Art Deco influences evoke an enduring sense of charm and sophistication

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s

Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a gorgeous oak Art Deco sideboard by Charles Dudouyt circa 1940s. The top is inlayed with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Jacques Klein, circa 1925
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Jacques Klein, circa 1925

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Jacques Klein, circa 1925

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1925 / Sideboard / Jacques Klein / oak / Art Deco A rare and sculptural creation by

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique 1930's Art Deco Design Dresser with Mirror in oak
Antique 1930's Art Deco Design Dresser with Mirror in oak

Antique 1930's Art Deco Design Dresser with Mirror in oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Art Deco oak sideboard with beveled mirror and coromandel wood accents. The cabinet is mainly

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s
French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s

French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Almelo, NL

French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s Elegant French Art Deco

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak
1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak

1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco sideboard constructed in solid oak from circa 1930. A rare piece from an era of cabinet

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s
Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s

Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Art Deco Bleached Oak Sideboard After Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A composition of quiet

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of monumental geometry, this French Art Deco sideboard attributed to Charles Dudouyt

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s

Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in London, London

This sideboard is a stunning blend of Art Deco and Brutalist design elements from the 1930s to

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Front
French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Front

French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Front

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, oak, France, 1930s This oak sideboard from the Art Deco period of France reflects

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Breccia Marble Top
Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Breccia Marble Top

Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Breccia Marble Top

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard or cabinet, oak nickel-plated brass, Breccia marble, Europe, 1940s A characterful 1940s

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak
Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak

Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Francisque Chaleyssin, sideboard, cerused oak, formica, France, late 1940s Francisque Chaleyssin

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Oak

Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak
Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak

Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Francisque Chaleyssin, sideboard, cerused oak, formica, France, late 1940s Francisque Chaleyssin

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Oak

Gaston Poisson Art Deco Sideboard – Handcrafted Solid Oak Masterpiece
Gaston Poisson Art Deco Sideboard – Handcrafted Solid Oak Masterpiece

Gaston Poisson Art Deco Sideboard – Handcrafted Solid Oak Masterpiece

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Rare Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Gaston Poisson – Architectural Elegance in Solid Oak. For

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Oak Art Deco Sideboard With Partial Marble Top
French Oak Art Deco Sideboard With Partial Marble Top

French Oak Art Deco Sideboard With Partial Marble Top

Located in Duxbury, MA

French oak Art Deco sideboard with partial marble top and central bar cabinet with inside shelving

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s

Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Cabinet in Oak, Sweden, 1940s. Very distinct Art Deco cabinet with glass sliding doors

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak, Marble and Brass Sideboard
1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak, Marble and Brass Sideboard

1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak, Marble and Brass Sideboard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

1940 Art Deco whiten oak, marble and brass sideboard. Finely sculpted. Set available: One dining

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Antique 1640s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Art Deco Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s
Large Vintage Dutch Oak Art Deco Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Art Deco Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

drawers in oak with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D 32 x W 61 x H 19.5 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940
Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940

Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940 a key closing all doors is available

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice & Léon Jallot, Oak & Iron, 1930
Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice & Léon Jallot, Oak & Iron, 1930

Art Deco Sideboard by Maurice & Léon Jallot, Oak & Iron, 1930

By Maurice and Léon Jallot

Located in Miami, FL

Large sideboard of oak. Front with four doors (one shelf on each part) and four drawers, on which

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar
French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar

French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar

Located in Carmine, TX

Spectacular tall French Art Deco Ceruse Oak ''Eglomise Mirror'' Sideboard dry bar 1940's. The dry

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Oak

Belgian Late Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak and Brass Details
Belgian Late Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak and Brass Details

Belgian Late Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak and Brass Details

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1940 / sideboard / oak, brass / Art Deco Robust and decorative sideboard in oak with

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

small Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940
small Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940

small Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940

By Charles Dudouyt, Victor Courtray

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

small Art Deco sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940.  

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French
Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French

Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large 1930s art deco sideboard / enfilade by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This sideboard is

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large Art Deco Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s
Large Art Deco Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s

Large Art Deco Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 25 drawers with brass hardware and remains in a good vintage condition. The interior dime...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Period Sideboard In Light Oak By Auguste Vallin
Art Deco Period Sideboard In Light Oak By Auguste Vallin

Art Deco Period Sideboard In Light Oak By Auguste Vallin

By Auguste Vallin

Located in Charmes, FR

Sideboard in light oak veneer and solid oak with black lacquer handle from the Art Deco period

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Oak Credenza or Sideboard Attributed to Maxime Old, c1940s
French Art Deco Oak Credenza or Sideboard Attributed to Maxime Old, c1940s

French Art Deco Oak Credenza or Sideboard Attributed to Maxime Old, c1940s

By Maxime Old

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Presenting a stunning French Art Deco cerused oak credenza or sideboard, attributed to the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Art Deco Oak Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
French Brutalist Art Deco Oak Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s

French Brutalist Art Deco Oak Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in London, London

This sideboard is a remarkable example of the merging of Brutalist and Art Deco styles from the

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art-Deco Sideboard Server in Macassar Ebony, Oak, and Brass
French Art-Deco Sideboard Server in Macassar Ebony, Oak, and Brass

French Art-Deco Sideboard Server in Macassar Ebony, Oak, and Brass

Located in Stamford, CT

captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike. This exceptional French Art Deco Sideboard is crafted from

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glazed Door Sideboard, 1930s
Art Deco Glazed Door Sideboard, 1930s

Art Deco Glazed Door Sideboard, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

This high-quality mahogany Art Deco sideboard, circa 1930s. Featuring a glass door cupboard to the

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak in the style of Charles Dudouyt , circa 1940
Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak in the style of Charles Dudouyt , circa 1940

Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak in the style of Charles Dudouyt , circa 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco sideboard in solid oak and oak veneer, and brass, circa 1940. Small gaps in veneer on the

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Dudouyt Style French Art Deco Oak and Marble Sideboard
Dudouyt Style French Art Deco Oak and Marble Sideboard

Dudouyt Style French Art Deco Oak and Marble Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A stylish oak and marble sideboard/credenza. France, c1930s. In the manner of Dudouyt

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Mid-20th Century French Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Her Sideboard Made with Ceramic and Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Art Deco Style Her Sideboard Made with Ceramic and Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club

Art Deco Style Her Sideboard Made with Ceramic and Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club

Located in Seroa, PT

plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Fine Art Deco Sideboard Designed by Christian Krass
Fine Art Deco Sideboard Designed by Christian Krass

Fine Art Deco Sideboard Designed by Christian Krass

By Christian Krass

Located in New York, NY

A fine and elegant Art Deco sideboard designed by Christian Krass.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Giltwood, Oak

French Modernist Art Deco Credenza Sideboard
French Modernist Art Deco Credenza Sideboard

French Modernist Art Deco Credenza Sideboard

By Gaston Poisson

Located in New York, NY

French Modernist Credenza Sideboard late Art Deco attributed to Gaston Poisson. Sensational French

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco sideboard by Jean Fauré – France 1930
Art Deco sideboard by Jean Fauré – France 1930

Art Deco sideboard by Jean Fauré – France 1930

By Jean Fauré

Located in Girona, Girona

Spectacular Art Deco sideboard in solid mahogany with Rio rosewood veneer, opening with two doors

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Nickel

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

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Art Deco Oak Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco oak sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An art deco oak sideboard — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Find 134 options for an antique or vintage art deco oak sideboard now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the art deco oak sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco oak sideboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made art deco oak sideboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Dudouyt, Anton Lucas and Gaston Poisson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Oak Sideboard?

An art deco oak sideboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,185, while the lowest priced sells for $849 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

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

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.