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Sabino Art Deco Waterfall Lamp
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in NANTES, FR
Sabino Paris, art deco lamp circa 1930.
Large Casacade model. Wrought iron foot, representing an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal Art Deco Brown Waterfall Vanity Bench
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal Art Deco Brown Waterfall Vanity Bench. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
$1,425 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Waterfall Front Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
This cabinet is made of walnut.
It has art deco designed wood trim on the glass.
It has a single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
easy portability. The waterfall front ties this piece to the Art Deco period.
Matching vanity also
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Waterfall Vanity with Mirror & Matching Stool
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Art Deco vanity features hardwood construction, beautiful maple veneer with original
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Antique Waterfall Dresser with Carved Mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
, base, drawers, and mirror.
Four deep drawers with Art Deco bakelite handles. Two door lower shelving.
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Bakelite
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Waterfall Art Deco Style Night Stands Cabinets MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Waterfall Art Deco Style Night Stands End Tables One Drawer Cabinets MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut
By Montgomery Ward
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique piece can be used as a bar or place your stereo equipment inside we refinished the piece a very unique item it comes with its original speaker.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco 7 Drawer Writing Desk with Waterfall Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique art deco vanity features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco table lamp by Sabino waterfall model
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco table lamp by Sabino with the waterfall model lampshade and the base in
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Single French Art Deco table lamp created by famous French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. The shade
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Single French Art Deco table lamp created by Marius Ernest Sabino. The shade is clear frosted glass
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco table lamp created and signed by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Walnut Lane Altavista Waterfall Front Art Deco Blanket Chest
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Lane blanket chest features various wood types and inlays.
The predominate wood is walnut. The inside has a tray for storing small items and is made of cedar wood. The chest loc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
31" Art Deco Black Walnut Sculpted Waterfall Lighted Pedestal Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco-era black walnut light-up pedestal features hand-sculpted waterfall edges, showcasing
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Waterfall Chandeliers Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair or single French Art Deco chandeliers created by French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. These
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
$1,155 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Palm/Waterfall Square Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual chandelier of organic modern design with dramatic crown plume of curled glass leaves in feathery palmette formation, surrounding a nickeled center stem, while holding a ma...
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1920s signed by Marius Ernest
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.
Category
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs, Pair
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Magnificent pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Magnificent pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Waterfall Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian side table in typical Art Deco shape and materials with its beautiful wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Glass, Mirror
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Magnificent pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning pair of French Art Deco table lamps created in the 1930s by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Pair of French Art Deco Concentric Circle Waterfall Form Curved Marble Bookends
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegance and simplicity at its best, classic pair of 1930s Rare French Moderne - Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino (pair available)
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Waterfall Table Lamps Singed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale for limited time...!
These pair of French Art Deco table lamps are known as the "Waterfall
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A single French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconce Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Single French Art Deco sconce known as the "Waterfall" from the 1930's by Marius Ernest Sabino
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of French Art Deco sconces are known as the "Waterfall" from the 1930's by Marius Ernest
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning French Art Deco wall sconces known as the "Waterfall" were created in the 1930's by the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A French Art Deco Lamp by Edgar Brandt with Waterfall Sabino Shade
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and very rare French Art Deco table lamp in great condition. Collaboration of the two
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco Crystal Waterfall Ceiling Light Gilt Brass Frame, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco crystal waterfall four-light ceiling light with gilt brass crown shape frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier in Crystal and Brass, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
purple (lavender - lilac) color.
Made in Italy in the 1960s, in the Art Deco Design from the 1930s-1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Sconces Signed by Sabino, Circa 1930
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1930s signed by famous artist
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Fine Empire Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Brass Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
true masterpiece of Art Deco design. Its brass frame and cascading crystal details exude timeless
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Fine Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamp Signed by Sabino, Paris, circa 1930s
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful and lovely nickeled bronze and glass table lamp by Sabino, France, Paris, circa 1930s.
The amp is signed on the bottom and on the glass shade with "Sabino Paris".
Socke...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Lamps by Edgar Brandt with Waterfall Sabino Shades
By Edgar Brandt, Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
acclaimed French Artists in the pinnacle of the Art Deco Era. The glass shades known as the "Waterfall" were
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Revival Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern / Art Deco Revival Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Cavalier Waterfall Art Deco Flame Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Highland, IN
tray for small items. The waterfall edge and diamond inlay on the front provide an art deco quality
Category
Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench Mid Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench. Item features a red
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars
Materials
Rattan
$15,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs, Four
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs, Six
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs, Pair
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Crystal Waterfall Chandelier made in the Manner of Venini.
This Chandelier is 100
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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Art Deco Waterfall Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of art deco waterfall furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of art deco waterfall furniture, we have 93 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of art deco waterfall furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of art deco waterfall furniture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of art deco waterfall furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marius-Ernest Sabino, Pace Collection and Addison Industries, Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Waterfall Furniture?
Prices for a piece of art deco waterfall furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $104,629, while the average can fetch as much as $3,840.
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Questions About Art Deco Waterfall Furniture
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The type of wood waterfall furniture is made out of varies, however furniture makers often used plywood because it was simple to bend and shape. Shop a selection of waterfall furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
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.)
Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
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