Neoclassical Fench Art Deco Writing Table, Bronze Feet, Brass Strips, circa 1928
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco writing table "Bureau plat Neoclassique". bronze feet, brass strips.
Brass, Bronze
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private intimacy of the boudoir to the representational space of the salon. Designed as a ...
Maple
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco heavily figured walnut bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to reveal ev...
Chrome
Danish Art Deco Bureau in Flame Birch with Fall-Front Writing Surface, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant Danish Art Deco bureau from the 1930s is a remarkable example of fine Scandinavian craftsmanship and timeless design.
Birch
Jules Leleu Attributed French Art Deco Dining Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French Art Deco dining table, writing table, or bureau plat attributed to Jules Leleu (French 1883-1961).
Bronze
Très beau bureau d'époque Art-Déco en acajou
By Art de France
Located in CANNES, FR
Très beau bureau d'époque Art-Déco en acajou 1 Grand tiroir + 4 petits tiroirs sur les cotés + 1 mini tiroir sur le dessus Poignées en bronze chromé 2 Barres bronze chromé Entièremen...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Magnifique bureau Art-Déco en placage d'ébène de macassar
By Art de France
Located in CANNES, FR
Magnifique bureau en placage d'ébène de macassar d'époque Art-Déco Entièrement restauré 6 tiroirs dont 2 tiroirs en caisson de chaque côté Etat exceptionnel Plaque de verre pour le p...
Macassar
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 51.58 in D 25.99 in
Très beau bureau en palissandre, python et cuir de vachette - Période Art Déco
By Art Decor
Located in CANNES, FR
Très beau et rare bureau d'époque Art-Déco en palissandre, python et cuir de vachette 1 grand tiroir Parfait état. Entièrement restauré
Leather, Palisander, Python
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H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really superb piece of furniture.
Walnut, Bakelite
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H 30.25 in W 53.25 in D 28.5 in
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY, PARCHMENT AND BRASS BUREAU PLAT Likely French, circa 1930 Item # 111PZN03Z A very fine Art Deco period bureau plat, it features chaotically grained Macassa...
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 59.13 in D 31.38 in
French Art Deco Carved Walnut Leather Bureau Plat Writing Desk ca. 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED WALNUT AND TOOLED-LEATHER BUREAU PLAT Continental, probably French, ca. 1940 29 3/4" H x 31 3/8" D x 59 1/8" W; 23 3/8" H to underside A late Art Deco writing desk with carv...
Leather, Walnut
French Art Deco Style Fall Front Bureau
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO BUREAU This exquisite fall front bureau showcases the exceptional quality of French Art Deco style.
Rosewood
1930s Art Deco Blonde Writing Bureau
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco blonde walnut bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to reveal everything yo...
Walnut
German Biedermeier Art Deco Walnut Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
German Biedermeier Art Deco Walnut Bureau Plat Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top, 20th Century
Walnut
Small Antique Burr Maple Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
Small antique burr maple and walnut bureau in good condition, dating to circa 1930s period. It has two manual loafers which support the drop down flap. Inside, is a tooled leather wr...
Maple
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H 39.18 in W 32.09 in D 19.1 in
Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1930s burr walnut writing bureau with drop front brown leather writing surface A good looking well made and decorative...
Leather, Walnut
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H 30.75 in W 59 in D 32 in
French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat
Located in New York City, NY
Large and exceptional original French Art Deco executive desk featuring a stunning book-matched walnut veneer top with rich grain patterning and warm, medium-honey brown tones. Clean...
Bronze, Nickel
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H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, England , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Originating from England this is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really truly superb piece of furniture.
Chrome
French Art Deco Ebonised Black Bureau
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A very well drawn Parisian Art Deco Bureau in highly polished piano finish black with sabre shaped reeded to the front, Paris stamped locks, hyde leather with greek key tooling sycam...
Wood
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H 34.45 in W 17.92 in D 14.57 in
Theodore Alexander Brown Leather Folding Bureau Desk Writing Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Theodore Alexander folding writing desk bureau with brown leather top RRP £2899 A very good looking and well made small desk, ...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 44.1 in W 40.16 in D 25.6 in
Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Leather Writing Table Desk or Bureau with Twin Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely brown leather upholstered writing bureau desk with drop front and twin drawers inside A good looking and well-made desk, I can’t see a sign of use ...
Leather
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape.
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Cloud Writing Bureau, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco bureau of smaller proportions, a really superb piece of furniture. book paged veneers in a lovely light toned figured walnut with three generous si...
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Heavily Figured Walnut Writing Bureau Desk
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing Bureau in the most wonderful shape.
Walnut
Art Deco Zebra Wood Desk / Bureau Plat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant art deco period zebra wood inlaid bureau plat / desk / writing table probably made in France.
Wood
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H 30 in W 78 in D 35.4 in
Large French Art Deco Light Walnut Bureau Plat - manner of Jean Pascaud c.1935
Located in London, GB
An impressive French art deco walnut bureau plat in the style of Jean Pascaud c.1935. With a simply tooled tan leather top and five drawers around the kneehole, on large scale squa...
Marquetry Inlaid Art Deco Style Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A marquetry inlaid Art Deco style writing bureau, with fitted interior, three graduated drawers, comes with one working key and tassel, supported and standing on tall and elegant str...
$9,861 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$4,995
H 31 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
Louis Majorelle Style Art Deco Burled Walnut Executive Desk Circa 1930s
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Art Deco or Art Nouveau double pedestal executive writing desk In the manner of Louis Majorelle France, Circa 1930s Book-matched burled walnut, with ...
Brass
$4,006
H 28.75 in W 54.73 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Norwich, England
Elegant Mid Century brass and ebonised three drawer desk with leather inset, in the Maison Jansen manner. French - Circa 1950. This Directoire style desk is made in bright solid bra...
Brass
$5,011
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 23.82 in
English Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
By Hille
Located in MIlano, IT
Engish Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s Desk or sideboard with rectangular top entirely in walnut. On the front the desk has three hidden drawers. The squa...
Wood
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s Desk in briar wood. Under the rectangular top, there are a column of three rectangular drawers with round chromed steel handles and a l...
Metal
$1,780
H 22.64 in W 32.88 in D 16.34 in
Scandinavian Functionalism / Art Deco, Chest of Drawers in Birch, 1930s–40s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Scandinavian chest of drawers dating from the 1930s–1940s, designed in the transitional period between Functionalism (Funkis) and Art Deco. The piece is characterized by it...
Birch
$1,380
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
Elm, Burl
1930s Swedish Art Deco Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930s, crafted in birch with contrasting burled drawer fronts. Clean architectural lines and a warm, restrained palette reflect the Scandinav...
Wood, Birch
$9,400
H 43.75 in W 31.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930
By Axel Larsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Swedish Art Deco secretary made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed most likely by Axel Larsson in good condition. The Scandinavian cupboard, cabi...
Metal, Brass
$3,530
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant antique Spanish writing desk showcases a refined neoclassical design with clean architectural lines and beautifully balanced proportions. Crafted from solid wood with a ...
Brass
Early French Art Deco Desk in Nutwood, circa 1925
Located in Ulm, DE
Small desk with fluting Walnut, shellac hand polished Early Art Deco, France around 1925 Dimensions: Width: 90 cm height: 72 cm Depth: 55 cm.
Nutwood
$3,846
H 31.89 in W 54.73 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautifully restored mid-century modern desk that combines timeless charm with everyday functionality. The original high-gloss piano black top contrasts elegantly with the oiled ma...
Brass
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1940. We are pleased to offer this fully restored chest of drawers which echoes strongly with the art deco period. Veneered in a stri...
Elm
$2,564
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Carl Malmsten, Fritz Hansen, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer. The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design. This chest is really coz...
Birch
$3,250
H 28.25 in W 58 in D 28 in
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Embossed Leather Top Desk By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 28 1/4 in W: 58 in D: 28 in This elegant Louis XVI style brass mounted writing desk by Baker Furniture is a refined interpretation of classic French neoclassical de...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Art Deco bureau from Sweden made during the early 20th century, around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is stained and polished birch and the structure of the wood is unusual. It creates a u...
Birch
$26,780 / set
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Lajos Kozma Fairy Tale Rococo Chairs, Folkloric Walnut Pair, Hungary, ca. 1925
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Petershagen, DE
Pair of Chairs by Lajos Kozma, Walnut, Hungary, Circa 1925 This rare pair of walnut side chairs by the Hungarian architect and designer Lajos Kozma (1884–1948) offers a unique visi...
Walnut
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.