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Art Deco Era Austrian Multicolored Handcrafted Art Glass Vase
Art Deco Era Austrian Multicolored Handcrafted Art Glass Vase

Art Deco Era Austrian Multicolored Handcrafted Art Glass Vase

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This handcrafted art glass vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Vintage Pair Nightstands Walnut Nickel 1930s Austria
Art Deco Vintage Pair Nightstands Walnut Nickel 1930s Austria

Art Deco Vintage Pair Nightstands Walnut Nickel 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair duo of nightstands from shellac polished walnut veneer and beautiful nickel

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture
Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture

Art Deco Austrian Bergman Bronze Female Dancer Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco Austrian bronze figure of erotic female dancer with movable flipped up skirt on round

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hagenauer Vienna Art Deco Silver Metal Basket, Austria
Hagenauer Vienna Art Deco Silver Metal Basket, Austria

Hagenauer Vienna Art Deco Silver Metal Basket, Austria

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hagenauer Vienna Silver Metal Basket, Art Deco, Austria An elegant, mid-century modern silver

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Vintage Nightstands Pair Duo Maple 1930s Austria
Art Deco Vintage Nightstands Pair Duo Maple 1930s Austria

Art Deco Vintage Nightstands Pair Duo Maple 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Austria. A very beautiful Art Deco pair of nightstands or small chests, each with two ( 2 ) doors and one

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Art Deco Armchairs done in solid walnut, Austria 1920s
Art Deco Armchairs done in solid walnut, Austria 1920s

Art Deco Armchairs done in solid walnut, Austria 1920s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find striking Art Deco Armchairs done in solid walnut, with beautiful wood

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s

4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s Original condition Original patina

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral
Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral

Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral

By Astral

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Adjustable workshop / banker's lamp by Astral (Austria circa late 1930s - early 1940s) featuring a

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Nutwood

An Art Deco Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Austria Circa 1920
An Art Deco Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Austria Circa 1920

An Art Deco Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Austria Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

Splendid Austrian hammered silver Hanukkah Menorah made in the Art Deco style of that period when

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Austria, 1910s
Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Austria, 1910s

Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Austria, 1910s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

early Art Deco styles, making it a timeless element from the early 20th century and originating from

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Art Deco 1st floor sign vienna around 1920s
Art Deco 1st floor sign vienna around 1920s

Art Deco 1st floor sign vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco 1st floor sign vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Center Table in burl wood for entryway, Austria 1930s
Art Deco Center Table in burl wood for entryway, Austria 1930s

Art Deco Center Table in burl wood for entryway, Austria 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous 2-tier Art Deco Center Table, perfect for the entryway or

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Burl

Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s

Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco tabouret stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Advertising Promotional Poster, Theatre, 1930s / Austria / Wien
Art Deco Advertising Promotional Poster, Theatre, 1930s / Austria / Wien

Art Deco Advertising Promotional Poster, Theatre, 1930s / Austria / Wien

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Wieland Theater, Olly Polly - Hilde Haagen, Mizzi Freihardt,Menta Breuer, Ludwik Hussnik, Max Christian Willy Mario Neumann, - Karel Kostler - Schillins Wien druck jr

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Yellow Art Deco Cherry Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s
Yellow Art Deco Cherry Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s

Yellow Art Deco Cherry Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Yellow Art Deco Austrian stool or pouf, which was designed and manufactured 1930s. The materials

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Spruce

Late Art Deco Skyscraper Floor Lamp in Bronze, Austria 1940s
Late Art Deco Skyscraper Floor Lamp in Bronze, Austria 1940s

Late Art Deco Skyscraper Floor Lamp in Bronze, Austria 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a sleek Late Art Deco Floor lamp featuring a telescopic stem, also

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Fold Over Cocktail Table or Cart // Austria 1920s
Art Deco Fold Over Cocktail Table or Cart // Austria 1920s

Art Deco Fold Over Cocktail Table or Cart // Austria 1920s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning and very rare Art Deco fold over cocktail table or bar

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Round  Art Deco Walnut Cocktail or Side Table, Austria 1930s
Rare Round  Art Deco Walnut Cocktail or Side Table, Austria 1930s

Rare Round Art Deco Walnut Cocktail or Side Table, Austria 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous round Art Deco side table done in walnut, with very rich

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes
Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes

Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes

By Bimini Glass

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini green & white Austrian art glass set including 1

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful Art Deco sculpture was created in the 1920s during the height of the Deco period by

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Ash Wood, Austria 1930s
Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Ash Wood, Austria 1930s

Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Ash Wood, Austria 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a refined pair of Art Deco nightstands crafted in richly figured ash

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1920s
Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1920s

Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1920s

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s. Attributed to Karl Hagenauer. The piece consists of a

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Chrome

2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s
2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s

2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco brass curtain holder vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Pair price

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Walnut Burl, Austria 1930s
Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Walnut Burl, Austria 1930s

Pair of refurbished Art Deco Nighstands in Walnut Burl, Austria 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a refined pair of Art Deco nightstands crafted in richly figured

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Brass Solo Rectangular Nightstand Chest circa 1930 Austria
Art Deco Walnut Brass Solo Rectangular Nightstand Chest circa 1930 Austria

Art Deco Walnut Brass Solo Rectangular Nightstand Chest circa 1930 Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or solo nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria. A

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Wien. Werkstätte, J. Hoffmann, Austria, 1910s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Wien. Werkstätte, J. Hoffmann, Austria, 1910s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Wien. Werkstätte, J. Hoffmann, Austria, 1910s

By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco armchair comes from Austria from the early 20th century. It is the work of

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset
Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset

Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset Each rabbit mounted on a block of

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s

Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco tabouret, vanity stool, or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl
Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl

Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

portrait of a Lady in dark brown mother-of-pearl in Art Deco design. Handmade in Austria.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Small Art Deco Brass Cat Box Karl Hagenauer, Brass, Austria
Small Art Deco Brass Cat Box Karl Hagenauer, Brass, Austria

Small Art Deco Brass Cat Box Karl Hagenauer, Brass, Austria

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Brussels, BE

Small Art Deco brass cat box Karl hagenauer, Brass, Austria.   

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Fireplace Door / Fire Screen by Dagobert Peche, Austria, 1920s
Art Deco Fireplace Door / Fire Screen by Dagobert Peche, Austria, 1920s

Art Deco Fireplace Door / Fire Screen by Dagobert Peche, Austria, 1920s

By Dagobert Peche

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

. Excellent original condition with nice patina on brass. Dagobert Peche, 1887-1923, Austrian designer, member

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s
Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage blue Pouf or ottoman or stool from blue fabric and beech 1930s Austria. The stool

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

20th Century Ambercolored Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920
20th Century Ambercolored Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920

20th Century Ambercolored Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary 20th century Art Deco glass vase from the period around 1920 in Austria. A

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920
20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920

20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Vase, Austria ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Beautiful, early 20th century blue glass vase from the Art Deco period around 1920 in Austria. An

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria
Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria

Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage brass sconce or wall lighting bell like 1930s Austria. An amazing sconce or wall

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s

Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s. An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf stool or tabouret from

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco chandelier belonging to the "Ex Cine Teatro Opera" of Lanús
Art Deco chandelier belonging to the "Ex Cine Teatro Opera" of Lanús

Art Deco chandelier belonging to the "Ex Cine Teatro Opera" of Lanús

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco chandelier made of bronze, silver plated with acid etched glass and carved glass on the

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Pink Textile Beech Vintage Stool 1930s Austria
Art Deco Pink Textile Beech Vintage Stool 1930s Austria

Art Deco Pink Textile Beech Vintage Stool 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art deco pouf / stool or tabouret covered with pink textile fabric, designed and manufactured in

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cord

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pipe stand, tobacco, smoking, design, Hagenauer 1920/30 Art Deco, Vienna Austria
Pipe stand, tobacco, smoking, design, Hagenauer 1920/30 Art Deco, Vienna Austria

Pipe stand, tobacco, smoking, design, Hagenauer 1920/30 Art Deco, Vienna Austria

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Wien, AT

2,48 in - 6,3 cm A rare and wonderful collector's item, an original from the Art Deco period by the

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Original Art Deco Sclpture of Lion, Ceramic, Bronze, Austria - Vienna, 1910s
Original Art Deco Sclpture of Lion, Ceramic, Bronze, Austria - Vienna, 1910s

Original Art Deco Sclpture of Lion, Ceramic, Bronze, Austria - Vienna, 1910s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

-century Art Deco period. The piece comes from the workshop of the famous Viennese manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Art Deco Blue Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1920
20th Century Art Deco Blue Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1920

20th Century Art Deco Blue Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Highly decorative blue Art Deco glass bowl from the early 20th century in Austria. This lovely

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930
Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930

Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930 These are two Art Deco

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

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Austria Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Austria art deco available at 1stDibs. Each Austria art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 1788 options for an antique or vintage Austria art deco now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Austria art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Austria art deco, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Stefan Dakon each produced at least one beautiful Austria art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Austria Art Deco?

Prices for a Austria art deco start at $136 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $2,421.

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.

Questions About Austria Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.