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Art Deco Tennis Player

Cartier France Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tennis Player Charm
Cartier France Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tennis Player Charm

Cartier France Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tennis Player Charm

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Cartier France Charm Bracelet Charm in the form of a Tennis Player, measuring 1 inch in length and 3/8 inch wide, very detailed and set with Rose cut Diamonds.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

"Tennis Player in Canary Yellow, " Striking Art Deco Portrait of Blond Athlete
"Tennis Player in Canary Yellow, " Striking Art Deco Portrait of Blond Athlete

"Tennis Player in Canary Yellow, " Striking Art Deco Portrait of Blond Athlete

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This striking portrait of a sophisticated, beautifully groomed young man holding a tennis racket, his straw-colored hair beautifully echoed and emphasized by his canary-yellow shirt,...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Hagenauer Style Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper
Hagenauer Style Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper

Hagenauer Style Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Art Deco figural chrome plated bottle opener. In the Hagenauer style. In chrome plated brass. In the form of a figural woman in a dress swinging a tennis racket sta...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Barware

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Brass, Chrome

Signed Hagenauer Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper
Signed Hagenauer Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper

Signed Hagenauer Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Austrian Art Deco figural chrome plated wine cork or bottle stopper. By Hagenauer. In the form of a figural woman in a dress and cap swinging a tennis racket. Fulll...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Barware

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Early 20th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figures, Tennis Player
Pair of Early 20th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figures, Tennis Player

Pair of Early 20th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figures, Tennis Player

Located in London, GB

A delightful pair of early 20th Century Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a young boy tennis player holding his racket and young girl holding a ball, both signed R.Lor and raise...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event
Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event

Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for the Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis / National Tennis Tournament published by the Italian Tennis Federation featuring a dynamic Art Deco style illustrati...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Posters

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Paper

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Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event
Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event

Original Vintage Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Tournament Italy Sport Event

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for the Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis / National Tennis Tournament published by the Italian Tennis Federation featuring a dynamic Art Deco style illustrati...

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1930s Art Deco More Prints

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Paper

Art Deco Tennis Players
Art Deco Tennis Players

Art Deco Tennis Players

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H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Tennis Players

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco spelter tennis players. Man and woman in mid swing, running for the oncoming ball.

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20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Spelter

"Tennis Player, " Serigraph, 1982
"Tennis Player, " Serigraph, 1982

"Tennis Player, " Serigraph, 1982

By Giancarlo Impiglia

Located in Long Island City, NY

This serigraph was created by Italian artist Giancarlo Impiglia. Impiglia's colorful Art Deco prints are easily identifiable, and their dynamic compositions are simply aesthetically ...

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1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints

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Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Tennis Player', by Stephan Dakon, ca 1930
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Tennis Player', by Stephan Dakon, ca 1930

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Tennis Player', by Stephan Dakon, ca 1930

By Stefan Dakon

Located in Vienna, AT

Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Art Figure from around 1930: Standing young lady with a brunette bobbed haircut in elegant sportswear: comfortable, short-sleeved waistcoat with a low...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine, Tennis Player, by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca 1932
Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine, Tennis Player, by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca 1932

Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine, Tennis Player, by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca 1932

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon

Located in Vienna, AT

Very Rare Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: Standing elegant young lady with a blue beret cap on her chin-length blond hair, wearing a patterned short-sleeved sweate...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player
Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player

Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player

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H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

A porcelain Limoges figurine of a tennis player signed by Gerard Ribierre

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Italian Artistic Metal Tennis Player Deco Statue from the 1930s
Italian Artistic Metal Tennis Player Deco Statue from the 1930s

Italian Artistic Metal Tennis Player Deco Statue from the 1930s

Located in Milano, MI

Deco artistic metal sculpture depicting a tennis player, made in the 1930s Ø 20 cm Ø 12.5 cm h 50 cm

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Portrait of a tennis player in the 1930s - Maurice JORON (1883-1937)
Portrait of a tennis player in the 1930s - Maurice JORON (1883-1937)

Portrait of a tennis player in the 1930s - Maurice JORON (1883-1937)

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of a tennis player in the 1930s - Maurice JORON (1883-1937) Oil on canvas depicting a tennis player in the 1930s, holding his racket under his left arm, with his right arm r...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

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Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy
Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy

Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy

Located in London, GB

Dynamic art deco style illustration of a tennis player wearing a white shirt and trousers against the blue background, leaning forward and swinging his tennis racquet (racket) back t...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Posters

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Paper

Art Deco Tennis Player Figure in Hagenauer Style, 1940s
Art Deco Tennis Player Figure in Hagenauer Style, 1940s

Art Deco Tennis Player Figure in Hagenauer Style, 1940s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Art Deco Tennis Player Figure in a dynamic pose.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends
Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

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H 6.88 in W 5.25 in D 2.63 in

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of bronze bookends with women tennis players. These are not signed. They are tall making them good for larger books. There is a little oxidation in spots.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Tennis Player Trinket Dish in Brass by Karl Hagenauer
Art Deco Tennis Player Trinket Dish in Brass by Karl Hagenauer

Art Deco Tennis Player Trinket Dish in Brass by Karl Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool Art Deco tennis player trinket dish in brass by Austrian designer and artist Karl Hagenauer, circa 1940s.

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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Tennis Sport Player Art Deco Cubist Gouache Painting by C. Massin
Tennis Sport Player Art Deco Cubist Gouache Painting by C. Massin

Tennis Sport Player Art Deco Cubist Gouache Painting by C. Massin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning French Art Deco cubist gouache on cardboard painting by C. Massin (France, 20th Century). Signed on the bottom right corner. Featuring a sportsman playing tennis. Very nice ...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Tennis Player / Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s
Tennis Player / Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s

Tennis Player / Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 19 x 12.8 cm. Tennis Player is an original xylograph on laid ivory-colored paper, hand-colored in tempera by an anonymous artist of the Art Nouveau at the beginnin...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints

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Tempera, Woodcut

Carl Aubock Tennis Player Art Deco Sculpture
Carl Aubock Tennis Player Art Deco Sculpture

Carl Aubock Tennis Player Art Deco Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful art deco sculpture, displaying a tennis player, made of nickel-plated brass.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Hagenauer, Tennis Players, A Pair of Art Deco Miniature Sculptures, ca. 1920's
Hagenauer, Tennis Players, A Pair of Art Deco Miniature Sculptures, ca. 1920's

Hagenauer, Tennis Players, A Pair of Art Deco Miniature Sculptures, ca. 1920's

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Tennis Players A Pair of Miniature Sculptures Vienna, ca. 1920s DIMENSIONS MALE TENNIS PLAYER FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER Height: 3-5/8 inches Height: 3...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

A. Larren Signed Original Oil on Copper Painting Depicting Tennis Players
A. Larren Signed Original Oil on Copper Painting Depicting Tennis Players

A. Larren Signed Original Oil on Copper Painting Depicting Tennis Players

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This original painting is signed "A. Larren" presumably from England, and dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The painting is done in oil paint on a c...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Paintings

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Copper

Original Vintage Art Deco Poster by Cassandre Official Reissue for the Davis Cup

Original Vintage Art Deco Poster by Cassandre Official Reissue for the Davis Cup

By Adolphe Mouron Cassandre

Located in London, GB

Cassandre (1901-1968), for the Davis Cup - 29, 30, 31 Juillet challenge round de la Coupe Davis. Fantastic Art Deco design featuring a tennis player behind the net with a huge tennis...

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Late 20th Century French Posters

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Lithograph, Paper

Art Deco Mirror with Cubistic Tennis Players
Art Deco Mirror with Cubistic Tennis Players

Art Deco Mirror with Cubistic Tennis Players

Located in North Hollywood, CA

We found a few of these great silver plated 1930's tennis players. My framer has this wonderful matte black frame stock that resembles tennis netting. They seem made for each other! ...

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Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy
Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy

Original Vintage Art Deco Style Sport Poster Torneo Nazionale Di Tennis Italy

Located in London, GB

Dynamic art deco style illustration of a tennis player wearing a white shirt and trousers against the blue background, leaning forward and swinging his tennis racquet (racket) back t...

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1930s More Prints

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Paper

Franz Hagenauer Modernist Sculpture Wood and Metal Tennis Player
Franz Hagenauer Modernist Sculpture Wood and Metal Tennis Player

Franz Hagenauer Modernist Sculpture Wood and Metal Tennis Player

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Oakland, CA

Unique and rare tennis player in modernist design by Franz Hagenauer 17.25 inches tall, beautiful modernist shape, extremely original and lyrical design. Ebony wood and brushed silve...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Original vintage Art Deco poster by Cassandre official reissue for the Davis Cup

Original vintage Art Deco poster by Cassandre official reissue for the Davis Cup

By Adolphe Mouron Cassandre

Located in London, GB

Cassandre (1901-1968), for the Davis Cup - 29, 30, 31 Juillet challenge round de la Coupe Davis. Fantastic Art Deco design featuring a tennis player behind the net with a huge tennis...

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1980s Art Deco More Prints

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Paper

Hagenauer, "The Tennis Player" Sculpture
Hagenauer, "The Tennis Player" Sculpture

Hagenauer, "The Tennis Player" Sculpture

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Sculpture “The Tennis Player”, in Nickel and signed to the base “HAGENAUER”, “MADE IN AUSTRIA”, and also the Monogram, circular mark of “WHW”, for Werkstatte ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Nickel

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Patek Philippe

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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By José Ortega

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By William L'Engle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Art Deco Tennis Player For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco tennis player for your home. An art deco tennis player — often made from metal, bronze and paper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco tennis player — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art deco tennis player, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco tennis player over the years, but those crafted by Stefan Dakon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Tennis Player?

The average selling price for an art deco tennis player at 1stDibs is $3,844, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.

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.