Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This waterfall front chest has bakelite pulls which are original to the piece. It's made of walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This waterfall front chest has bakelite pulls which are original to the piece. It's made of walnut
Bakelite, Walnut
$2,499
H 80 in W 36 in D 18 in
Walnut and Mahogany Art Deco Waterfall Wardrobe Dresser by Tri-Bond Furniture Co
By Tri-Bond Furniture 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous example of Art Deco splendor. A fine piece of cabinetry in the form of this Walnut and
Mahogany, Walnut
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.5 in W 43 in D 23.5 in
Restored Rare Art Deco Waterfall Rattan & Mahogany Dresser/Bookcase Hutch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 7-foot tall bespoke Art Deco rattan bookcase/storage blends style with
Rattan
Sold
H 44 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Mahogany Art Deco Waterfall Dresser 4 Drawers and Brass Metal hardware.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Art Deco “Waterfall” Solid Wood with Mahogany Veneer - Gorgeous antique brass type metal
Mahogany
Sold
H 72.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Satinwood Sunburst Dresser & Blue Glass Lined Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco waterfall dresser offers mahogany construction with shaped mirror having shell
Mirror, Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Streamline Art Deco Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Highboy Dresser, Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco pencil reed chest of drawers/highboy dresser combines rounded speed lines and
Rattan
Sold
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Late Art Deco Mahogany Tallboy Waterfall Dresser Chest Drawers Bakelite
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Art Deco waterfall chest of drawers. Made from mahogany with a matchbook "v
Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 44 in L 34 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Inlaid 3-Drawer Dresser Chest with Round Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco inlaid waterfall 3-drawer dresser chest with round mirror. Item features round
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco/Nouveau Waterfall Vanity with Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco/Nouveau waterfall vanity with drawers Stunning vanity from 1920s-1930s Art Deco/Nouveau
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.63 in W 60.63 in D 18.63 in
1960s Pencil Reed Waterfall 6 drawer Dresser Boho Art Deco modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A beautiful 6 drawer dresser in split reed. The reed with different natural variations in color
Reed
Sold
H 73 in W 47 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Waterfall Carved Satinwood & Faux Paint Dresser with Bakelite Handles
Located in Big Flats, NY
Waterfall Carved Satinwood Dresser with Foliate Elements, Bakelite Handles, Faux Painted Border and Mirror
Mirror, Bakelite, Satinwood
Sold
H 57 in W 34 in L 57 in
Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
Walnut
Sold
H 57 in W 34 in L 57 in
Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
Walnut
Sold
H 60 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Art era chifforobe (also spelled chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1920-30s. Made from
Walnut
Sold
H 69 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Late Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifferobe Secretary Desk Dresser Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Art Deco Waterfall style mirrored chifferobe cabinet / secretary / vanity desk
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 73 in W 42 in L 73 in
Art Deco Waterfall Chest Dresser Armoire Wardrobe Cedar Chest Mirror by Tri-Bond
By Tri-Bond Furniture 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Waterfall chest dresser armoire wardrobe cedar chest with mirror by tri-bond. Item
Walnut, Acrylic
Art Deco Antique Waterfall Dresser with Carved Mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
1920-1930s antique waterfall dresser Beautiful dresser, vanity with wood carvings on dresser
Bakelite
Vintage Art Deco Waterfall Burlwood Retro Dresser with Burl Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
This Art Deco Highboy features smooth pulling dovetail joint drawers and is in great shape
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 43.25 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Antique Waterfall Dresser with Distinctive Art Deco Design and original hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique retro waterfall dresser features a distinctive Art Deco design, characterized by its
Wood
Sold
H 50.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Art Deco Waterfall Tallboy Dresser in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer, Possibly 1930s
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco tallboy dresser featuring a waterfall top and striking bookmatched walnut veneer. This
Walnut
Sold
H 72.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Satinwood Dressing Table with Blue Glass Lined Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco waterfall vanity set offers mahogany construction with shaped mirror having
Upholstery, Mirror, Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Waterfall Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and beautiful Art Deco walnut Burl dresser with soft bow front. There are five drawers with
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 30 in W 72 in D 23 in
Circa 1970 Organic Modern Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Marquetry Waterfall edge
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing an exceptional restored rattan marquetry sideboard or dresser, featuring sleek black
Rattan, Wood
Super 1920s Art Deco Waterfall Dresser
Located in Alhambra, CA
Gorgeous burl wood dresser with rare sculpted brass and bakelite handles. Classic deco shape and
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Waterfall Dresser
Located in Jacksonville, FL
1980s art deco style dresser features waterfall shape and brass detailing on drawer fronts and a
Brass
Art Deco Waterfall Style Tall Dresser
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage Art Deco Waterfall style tall dresser with round bakelite drawer pulls. The dresser has
Bakelite, Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Waterfall Style Crotched Veneer Mahogany Desser
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage Art Deco Waterfall style crotched veneer mahogany four drawer dresser on wheels. The
Brass
Art Deco Matchbook Veneer Dresser & Mirror with Zebra Wood Accents
Located in Amherst, NH
Art Deco Waterfall-style six drawer dresser with matchbook veneer and zebra wood accents. The
Mirror, Maple, Zebra Wood
Art Deco Style Burled Nightstands with shelves
Located in Pasadena, TX
These nightstands are beautifully sculpted in burl wood. They have 3 shelves and a single drawer for storage. The attractive curves are definite eye catchers. They make a statement i...
Wood, Burl
Art Deco Vintage Nightstands Pair Duo Maple 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage nightstands pair duo from plywood and maple veneer shellac polished by hand, 1930s Austria. A very beautiful Art Deco pair of nightstands or small chests, each with ...
Maple, Plywood
$17,345 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Art Deco Nightstand, Waterfall Edge, Warm Wood, USA, c. 1930s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive nightstand in the 1930s Art Deco tradition, crafted from warm-toned wood and showcasing classic waterfall edges and streamlined curves. This compact yet elegant piece b...
Wood
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
Walnut
Art Deco Mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful mirror made in the Art Deco Style. The mirror is sculptural and has lacquered wood accents on the sides.
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Late Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Dresser
Located in Nantucket, MA
A late Art Deco Chest of Drawers or Dresser. The body is predominantly teak wood with a satinwood border and additional detailing in rosewood including the drawer pulls. All exotic...
Rosewood, Satinwood, Teak
$5,384
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire made of amboyna burl with marquetry and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Large rectangular mirrored center door and two large side doors all with interior shelves.
Amboyna
$2,495
H 51 in W 37 in D 21.5 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1960s Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
Mahogany Ball and Claw Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ball and Claw Cabinet 34”x12x”x48”
Glass, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Compact Sideboard with Waterfall Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique sideboard features hardwood construction, walnut veeer with original finish, one dovetailed drawer, two cabinet doors with interior storage, and brass hardware offering ...
Brass
$2,803Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.6 in W 61.82 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Table Wood bronze French
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite Art Deco dressing table made around 1930 in mahogany wood. With elegant shapes, this dressing table is configured in two different parts, the furniture itself and the compl...
Bronze
$2,250
H 45 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with protective Glass Top. Dovetail Drawers functioning flawlessly. Measures 34.5" in width, 20" in depth et 45" in heig...
Mahogany
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.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.