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Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet
Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet

Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet

Located in Skokie, IL

Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet This is a beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

1930s Art Deco French Gilt Carved Wood Yellow Velvet Bench
1930s Art Deco French Gilt Carved Wood Yellow Velvet Bench

1930s Art Deco French Gilt Carved Wood Yellow Velvet Bench

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, velvet bench you could hope to find

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

French Art Deco Bench
French Art Deco Bench

French Art Deco Bench

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Francisque Chaleyssin, Dominique, André Arbus, Jules Leleu

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Bench. This lovely period French Art Deco walnut bench dates to the 1930's with a U

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani solid walnut - ITALY 1930 .
Osvaldo Borsani solid walnut - ITALY 1930 .

Osvaldo Borsani solid walnut - ITALY 1930 .

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

- Periodo ART DECO - ITALIA 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Zebra Wood

Deco Era English Satinwood Bench with Epingle Velvet Upholstery
Deco Era English Satinwood Bench with Epingle Velvet Upholstery

Deco Era English Satinwood Bench with Epingle Velvet Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this bench dates from the 1940s. This flip top bench was most likely a piano

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Satinwood

French Art Deco Ebonized Bench By Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Ebonized Bench By Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Ebonized Bench By Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Dominique, André Arbus, Maison Jansen

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Ebonized Bench By Jules Leleu. This stunning French Art Deco ebonized bench or

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered

Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scuptural scroll arm seat benches Newly Upholstered - Pair Rare

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Triple X Mirrored Designer Bench W Scalamandre Silk Cut Velvet
Modern Triple X Mirrored Designer Bench W Scalamandre Silk Cut Velvet

Modern Triple X Mirrored Designer Bench W Scalamandre Silk Cut Velvet

By Scalamandre

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Modern Triple X Mirrored Designer Bench W Scalamandre Silk Cut Velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Benches

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Mirror

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious art-deco inspired collections. The Paris based

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious art-deco inspired collections. The Paris based

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Jewel-Toned Velvets with Solid Brass Base
The Pianist Geometric Bench In Jewel-Toned Velvets with Solid Brass Base

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Jewel-Toned Velvets with Solid Brass Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious bench is a standout piece that combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Sunset Gradient Velvets with Solid Brass Base
The Pianist Geometric Bench In Sunset Gradient Velvets with Solid Brass Base

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Sunset Gradient Velvets with Solid Brass Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious bench is a standout piece that combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Black Velvet & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Black Velvet & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Black Velvet & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Mustard Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Mustard Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Mustard Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Black Velvet Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Black Velvet Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Black Velvet Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Victoria Bench by R&Y Augousti is a luxurious blend of rich black velvet and warm bronze patina

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Green Velvet with Brass by Kifu Paris
Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Green Velvet with Brass by Kifu Paris

Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Green Velvet with Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Dandy day bench

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Tomaso Buzzi Mahogany Bench
Exceptional Tomaso Buzzi Mahogany Bench

Exceptional Tomaso Buzzi Mahogany Bench

By Tomaso Buzzi

Located in North Miami, FL

In original velvet upholstery, this simple X-shape mahogany bench is perfect for a vanity or any

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s
Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s

Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Design; Art Deco; Vienna Straw; Bamboo; Outdoor; Indoor; Two Seater; Bench; 1970s; Mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Straw

Giorgio Collection Infinity Bench-Upholstered with Gold Chrome Accent
Giorgio Collection Infinity Bench-Upholstered with Gold Chrome Accent

Giorgio Collection Infinity Bench-Upholstered with Gold Chrome Accent

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Upholstered diamond pattern bench with Giorgio Collection logo. Base in light gold chrome stainless

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet

Couture Geometric Wien Bench
Couture Geometric Wien Bench

Couture Geometric Wien Bench

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Striking or its vibrant colors, this cotton velvet-upholstered Art Deco-inspired bench adds a sense

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Black & White with Solid Brass Base
The Pianist Geometric Bench In Black & White with Solid Brass Base

The Pianist Geometric Bench In Black & White with Solid Brass Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious bench is a standout piece that combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

’s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious art-deco inspired collections. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

’s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious art-deco inspired collections. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Bench in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti
Bench in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti

Bench in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Detail by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

materials. Each piece in their Art Deco-inspired collection is a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Loveseat in Cream Shagreen with Velvet Upholstery and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Loveseat in Cream Shagreen with Velvet Upholstery and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Loveseat in Cream Shagreen with Velvet Upholstery and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa

Banquette Centerpiece Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This is a magnificent

Category

20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Velvet

French Art Deco Daybed
French Art Deco Daybed

French Art Deco Daybed

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco velvet daybed or large bench with removable ends. The daybed has a black lacquered

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Period Bench
French Art Deco Period Bench

French Art Deco Period Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Fine bench featuring sculpted arms, elegant conical legs, channeled seat frame and seat with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

Art Deco Bench Attributed to Dominique
Art Deco Bench Attributed to Dominique

Art Deco Bench Attributed to Dominique

By Maison Dominique

Located in Paris, ile de france

Beautiful design for this elegant bench attributed to Dominique newly recovered with velvet fabric

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Large French Art Deco Period Bench
Large French Art Deco Period Bench

Large French Art Deco Period Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Brunschwig and Fils velvet.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Macassar

Art Deco British Red Velvet Cinema Seats
Art Deco British Red Velvet Cinema Seats

Art Deco British Red Velvet Cinema Seats

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Lovely set of Art Deco cinema seats with original upholstery. These came from the old Curzon Cinema

Category

20th Century British Benches

Materials

Metal

Elizabeth Bench with Velvet and Brushed Brass
Elizabeth Bench with Velvet and Brushed Brass

Elizabeth Bench with Velvet and Brushed Brass

By Duquesa & Malvada

Located in Paredes, PT

is coated with a silk velvet and a footer in gold plated brass for a strong personality and a proper

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Rose Bench by Ilaria Ferraro
Rose Bench by Ilaria Ferraro

Rose Bench by Ilaria Ferraro

Unavailable|$6,566 / item

Rose Bench by Ilaria Ferraro

Located in Milan, Lombardy

This sophisticated bench features a generous cushion that is upholstered in rich cotton velvet with

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Maurice Dufrene Rare Gold Leaf Rolled-Side Bench
Maurice Dufrene Rare Gold Leaf Rolled-Side Bench

Maurice Dufrene Rare Gold Leaf Rolled-Side Bench

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, ile de france

Exceptional gilded rolled side bench by Maurice Dufrene recovered in brown velvet and with gold

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Ottoman in Green Scalamandré Velvet, circa 19th Century
French Ottoman in Green Scalamandré Velvet, circa 19th Century

French Ottoman in Green Scalamandré Velvet, circa 19th Century

By Scalamandre

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a fabulous, 19th century French bench (ottoman). The piece has been newly reupholstered

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Caprice Banquette with Brass Details
Caprice Banquette with Brass Details

Caprice Banquette with Brass Details

Unavailable|$3,001 / item

Caprice Banquette with Brass Details

By Duquesa & Malvada

Located in Paredes, PT

A seductive piece able to satisfy the most refined whims of man. The banquete Caprice presents itself as one of the most striking pieces of the entire collection for its unique desig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Powdery Pink Velvet Bench Art Deco Style
Powdery Pink Velvet Bench Art Deco Style

Powdery Pink Velvet Bench Art Deco Style

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Powdery pink velvet and Art Deco style bench.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Bench
Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Bench

Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

An alluring accent with tactile appeal, this bedroom bench makes a striking impression in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Incredible 1940s Art Deco Velvet Art Gallery Bench
Incredible 1940s Art Deco Velvet Art Gallery Bench

Incredible 1940s Art Deco Velvet Art Gallery Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This fabulous hour glass shaped bench is upholstered in a slate blue crushed velvet with a ebonized

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Benches

Art Deco Scalloped Bench in Mahogany with Velvet Cushion
Art Deco Scalloped Bench in Mahogany with Velvet Cushion

Art Deco Scalloped Bench in Mahogany with Velvet Cushion

Located in Astoria, NY

American Art Deco period bench in mahogany, with scalloped lower edges. The piece has handles on

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Black and Velvet French Benches, 1930
Pair of Art Deco Black and Velvet French Benches, 1930

Pair of Art Deco Black and Velvet French Benches, 1930

Located in Roma, Lazio

splendid and precious multi-colored striped fabric. French benches, in black lacquered wood. Four

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Art Deco Italian Round Bench Seat Upholstered in Black Velvet
Art Deco Italian Round Bench Seat Upholstered in Black Velvet

Art Deco Italian Round Bench Seat Upholstered in Black Velvet

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Italian walnut bench; the round shape of the frame was obtained by the technique of steam bending

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Late 20th-C. Art Deco Style Italian Mahogany And Velvet Bench
Late 20th-C. Art Deco Style Italian Mahogany And Velvet Bench

Late 20th-C. Art Deco Style Italian Mahogany And Velvet Bench

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a handsome bench. It has Art Deco styling with its sleek mahogany frame. The vintage velvet

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Curule Benches
Pair of Art Deco Curule Benches

Pair of Art Deco Curule Benches

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Art Deco period curule benches in ebonized and French polished walnut, with brass

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Seat Purple Velvet Gothic Revival Style
Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Seat Purple Velvet Gothic Revival Style

Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Seat Purple Velvet Gothic Revival Style

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning, wrought iron, Art Deco bench, with a dark purple velvet seat

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Style Velvet Gold Gilt Base Bench Seat
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Style Velvet Gold Gilt Base Bench Seat

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Style Velvet Gold Gilt Base Bench Seat

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous bench seat, with an ornate gold gilt base and a rich velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Art Deco Benches, circa 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Benches, circa 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Benches, circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

Eye-catching angles speak to the architectural inspiration behind these Art Deco benches, circa

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Bench with Cast Bronze Figural Legs and New Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Bench with Cast Bronze Figural Legs and New Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Bench with Cast Bronze Figural Legs and New Velvet Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in the US, this circa 1930s bench features dramatic Art Deco era cast bronze legs of winged

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Velvet Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of art deco velvet benches for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique art deco velvet benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and metal. Find 28 antique and vintage art deco velvet benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Art deco velvet benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco velvet benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small art deco velvet benches measuring 15.75 inches across. There have been many well-made art deco velvet benches over the years, but those made by Koket, R & Y Augousti and Tomaso Buzzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Art Deco Velvet Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,439, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $8,550 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.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.