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.
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is crafted from solid wood and features a lovely, warm pat...
Metal, Copper
German Alpaca and Hand-Painted Enamel Equestrian Cigarette Case, circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An exceptionally attractive German Alpacca and hand-painted enamel cigarette case, circa 1930, decorated with a finely rendered equestrian scene depicting three horses gathered at a ...
Enamel
Vintage 1960s Mahjong Set Tiles in Case 162 Bakelite Tiles & 5 Racks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1960s Mahjong Set Tiles in Case 162 Bakelite Tiles & 5 Racks. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Case 3.5" H x 19.5" W x 9" D.
Bakelite
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Lighter & Burgundy Leather Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Lighter . Sold With A Leather Cartier Fold Over Cigarette Case Circa 1980's, Made in Paris, France. Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base Does not come w...
Metal, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Cigarette Case Alligator Lizard Skin pattern Green & Black Enamel
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking and sophisticated example of 1930s Art Deco design, this vintage enamel cigarette case embodies the glamour, elegance, and mod...
Metal, Enamel
Henry Howell Art Deco match striker , holder YZ bird " Pelican " for Dunhill.UK
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pelican YZ , bird Matchstick holder and sticker by Henry Howell and Co circa 1920's . Retailed by Alfred Dunhill , The match striker , sculpture was made with fancy Macassar wood, ba...
Macassar
PROTOTYPE 1920 British Rasp Rack & Pinion Petrol Lighter In Brass Rare Mechanism
Located in Miami, FL
A British prototype for a rack & pinion rasp petrol lighter. This is an exceptionally rare and intriguing semi-automatic lift-arm petrol lighter, dating from approximately the 1...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Black Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Presentation Box and Papers. The Cartier Godron gold-plated lighter i...
Metal, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Ronson Twenty Cigarette Case Lighter Combo w Original Flint Brush
By Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Art Deco Ronson Twenty Case Cigarette Lighter ComboExuding the gentlemanly elegance of 1930s high society, this exceptional Ronson "Twenty Case" cigarette case and automatic li...
Metal, Enamel
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Lighter With Black Leather Cigarette Case & Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Must de Cartier Gold-Plated Ribbed Pocket Lighter with Original Box, Papers and Cartier Black Cigarette Case A rare vintage Cartier pocke...
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Art Deco Nightstands, France circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of mirrored-design nightstands from the French Art Deco period, circa 1920. Each cabinet features a door with a nickel-plated ball handle and two internal shelves. The r...
Marble
Collection of 6 Art Deco Kodak Beau Brownie Cameras by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Red Lion, PA
The Kodak Beau Brownie cameras, designed by renowned industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague for the Eastman Kodak Company, are iconic examples of Art Deco styling from the early 19...
Metal
1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
Located in Red Lion, PA
This 1940s Hammer Brand pocket knife is a distinguished example of mid-century American craftsmanship, featuring a three-blade design housed in striking pale yellow celluloid scales....
Metal
Lalique Ondines perfume bottle, designed by Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Lalique Ondines perfume bottle, designed by Marie-Claude Lalique based on a 1912 design. The bottle is crafted from clear and frosted crystal. It f...
Art Glass
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262 Circa. 1938
By Zenith
Located in Fulton, CA
A complete and original Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker are intact. Sometimes referred to as the "Shutt...
Metal
THORENS Swiss 1933 Art-Deco Design Round Pocket Petrol Lighter Type-B
By Thorens
Located in Miami, FL
The circle pocket petrol-lighter designed by Thorens. This is a very fine and exceptionally rare Thorens “Circle” petrol lighter, created in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, circa 1933, d...
Steel, Bronze
Bronze Marble St. Basil's Cathedral Souvenir Building, Russia 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning bronze on marble miniature replica of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, probably the most famous building in all Russia, built by Czar Ivan the Terrible...
Marble, Metal
1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals
Located in Red Lion, PA
1926 Play-Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards “Nymph Silhouette Sunset”: No Royals, Original Box This evocative 1926 Play-Well Art Deco bridge playing card deck is a striking example...
Paper
$1,069Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage S.T. Dupont Blue Lacquer and Gold-Tone Lighter Original Box and Papers
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant and rare (colour) vintage S.T. Dupont lighter in a classic rectangular form, finished with deep blue lacquer/enamel-style panels and gold-tone metal detailing. The lighter ha...
Metal
Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Chain Link Turquoise Bracelet & Cluster Ring
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Chain Link Turquoise Bracelet & Harem Carbocon Cluster Ring Dimensions: 7" x 0.325" (Length x Width) / Ring Size 8
Gold
Cartier Cigarette Case light blue round cabochon sapphire made by Salimbeni
Pocket cigarette case with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and 18 ct gold fingering with a round cabochon sapphire, diameter 4 mm....
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Alcazar Range & Heater Co Acme Enameled Porcelain Gas Kitchen Stove
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage appliance is a cook stove manufactured by the Alcazar Range & Heater Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the 1920s to early 1930s. Structurally, the unit features a ...
Enamel
Rare Cartier Ribbed 18ct Gold Plate Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Cartier Red Box. A Cartier gold-plated lighter is a timeless luxury accessory renowned for its Swiss precision eng...
Metal, Gold Plate
Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco conductor's baton in black ebony and silver mountings by Finnish silversmith Arvi Kallio from 1913 made in his workshop in the city of Lahti. The baton features ...
Silver
Rare 1938 Jumbo Parade-Payout Slot Machine by Mills Novelty Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Art Deco Mills Novelty Co. "Jumbo Parade" 5-cent floor console slot machine, manufactured circa 1939–1940. Originally built as an all mechanical payout machine, this free-standi...
Metal
Cartier Cigarette Case fired Enamel Sterling Silver Art Art Deco Salimbeni
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5 . Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in th...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1924 Olympic Games Vase by Octave Guillonnet, Sèvres Porcelain, France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Octave Guillonnet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1924 Paris Olympic Games Gold Medal Vase. Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Designed by Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet, executed by Émile Louis Bracquemond Exceptional and extremely ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Early Alfred Dunhill Art Deco “Unique Lighter ” Lift-Arm Lighter, 1920
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Alfred Dunhill “Unique Lighter” Lift-Arm Lighter, c. late 1920s. An exceptional early French Alfred Dunhill “Unique” lift-arm lighter, dating to the late 1920s and representing...
Metal
Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Anglo Indian Raj French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed floral and scroll Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The Sterling Silver knopped grip above a tapering polished ebony shaft with original polished brass ferrule. Kendall and Sons...
Sterling Silver
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
Rare 1940's Early EPPY Novelty Cigarette Pack Smoking Charm Bracelet w/ 8 Charms
Located in Red Lion, PA
Extremely Rare 1940s Early EPPY Novelty Miniature Cigarette Pack Smoking Charm Bracelet, Complete Set of 8 Charms An exceptionally rare and highly collectible 1940s early EPPY Nove...
Metal
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Charles Soudant, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco bronze crucifix by renowned sculptor Charles Soudant, created in the 1920s and cast by...
Marble, Bronze
Impeccable Bechstein Model B Satin Black Grand Piano
By Carl Bechstein, Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable 1936 Bechstein Model B Satin Black Grand Piano. Serial number 141008. Expertly restored. Made during a period when the Berlin-based maker...
Brass
Italian Genuine Leather Double Playing Card Box, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian playing card box features all-leather construction with outer layer of soft, supple tan or cognac leather decorated with embossed gold bands and 2 enameled playing card...
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Handheld Tally Number Counter with Addictive Clicking Button
Located in Red Lion, PA
Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Handheld Tally Counter, Machine Age Streamline Design This early 20th century handheld tally number counter combines Machine Age style with sa...
Brass, Nickel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Restored 1930s Art Deco Zenith Floor Model Radio Console
By Zenith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Deco Vintage Decorative Zenith Floor Model Radio Console 43 h x 24 W x 16.75 Preowned vintage condition Tested not working. Missing...
Wood
Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Key Ring, French Design, Circa 1990
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Key Ring by Cartier. Never used and comes with the original box.
Gold
1930 Ronson Tuxedo Art Deco Mint and Dark Green Cigarette Lighter / Case Combo
By Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930 Ronson “Tuxedo” Art Deco Cigarette Case & Lighter Combo, Mint and Dark Green Enamel A stunning example of early 1930s Art Deco design, this Ronson “Tuxedo” cigarette case and l...
Metal, Enamel
$961Sale Price / set|20% Off
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box. Inscribed with "Dunhill" logo on the lighter base and a...
Metal, Gold Plate
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Diamond Cut Lighter & Cartier Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Must de Cartier Oval "Barleycorn" (or Diamond Cut) gas pocket lighter. With A Red Lacquered Band. Sold With A Leather Cartier Cigarette Case, With Or...
Metal, Gold Plate
$1,069Sale Price|20% Off
S.T Dupont Rare Gold Plated Green Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Rare Green & Gold Plated S. T. Dupont Line 1 Large Lighter With Laque de Chine Casing. Made in Paris, France. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Heavyw...
Gold Plate
Cartier Black Fired Enamel Cigarette Case Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$961Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Pentagon Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic & Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Bark Effect Pentagon Cigarette Lighter With Box (box may differ from what's depicted). Lighter has been serviced, marked Made in Paris To Li...
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Leather & Bakelite Travel Backgammon / Checkers Set from France
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare antique leather and bakelite travel backgammon / checkers set, circa 1920s. The set is complete with a foldable case / board that is leather lined with 30 bakelite checker...
Brass
Charming Art Deco Evans Red Enamel Long Cigarette case w/ Silver Scottie Dog
Located in Red Lion, PA
Charming Art Deco Evans Red Enamel Long Cigarette Case with Silver Scottie Dog, 1930s High Deco Design This Charming Art Deco Evans Red Enamel Long Cigarette Case is a beautifully p...
Metal, Enamel
Dunhill Unique Sport Pocket Petrol Cigarette Lighter 1930's
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Sport Pocket Petrol Cigarette Lighter 1930's With Engine Turned Graphic Design PAT number 143752 Made in England REG number 737418 Inscribed with the "Dunhill" log...
Silver Plate
Dunhill Unique Sports Lighter, Black Leather, Art Deco, Swiss Made
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Sports Lighter An Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Black Leather Sleeve Swiss PAT number 143752 Made in Switzerzand Weight 67g Inscribed with the "Dunhill" logo...
Leather
$900Sale Price / set|25% Off
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Velvet Cartier Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box, Flints, Red Velvet Pouch Serviced in Working Order, Made in Paris, France Cartier International SNC, or simpl...
Metal
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Ribbed Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box and Papers. The Cartier Godron gold-plated lighter is a h...
Metal, Gold Plate
ST Dupont Rare Gold Plated Marbled Laque De Chine Ligne 2 Gatsby
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Rare Gold Plated Marbled Laque De Chine Ligne 2 Gatsby Circa 1990's Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made in France The company’s ...
Gold Plate
Vibrant 1930's Art Deco Geometric Black and Red Enamel Marathon Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vibrant 1930s Art Deco Geometric Black & Red Enamel “Marathon Product” Cigarette Case. Bold Deco Colorblocking, Chrome Accents This striking 1930s Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case s...
Metal, Enamel
Dunhill Unique Liftarm Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Art Deco Pattern
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Unique Liftarm Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Art Deco Pattern PAT number 143752 Weight 50g Inscribed with the "Dunhill" logo on the side of the lift arm. The Dunhil...
Silver Plate
Walter Dorwin Teague "Bluebird" Vintage Radio, Model 566, circa 1935
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Astoria, NY
Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883-1960) "Bluebird" Radio, Model 566, circa 1935, manufactured by Sparton Corporation, blue Tufflex mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, and marbled...
Steel
TRENCH-ART Germany WWI 1916-1919 Torpedo-Shaped Desk Petrol Lighter In Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A German WWI trench-art torpedo-shaped desk lighter. This is a remarkable German Empire trench-art military memento, dating from approximately 1916–1919, during the First World War....
Bronze
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter Boxed & Serviced
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Serviced 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter. A Classic Cigarette Lighter Made in Switzerland With Black Dunhill Box Inscribed with "Dunhill" on the ba...
Gold Plate
Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
Metal
$1,102Sale Price|20% Off
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
Metal, Brass
ST Dupont Gold Plated Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Black Lacque De Chine Finish
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fully Working Gold Plated ST Dupont Ligne 1 Lighter With Black Lacquer de Chine Finish Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made in France Fine...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned in design and having a gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1933, William Hair Hasseler, Ltd.- mak...
Sterling Silver