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Curved Art Deco Sideboard

French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut & Brass, Curved Doors, Paris, 1930s
French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut & Brass, Curved Doors, Paris, 1930s

French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut & Brass, Curved Doors, Paris, 1930s

Located in Astoria, NY

A striking French Art Deco sideboard sourced in Paris, France, dating to the 1930s. Crafted in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Art Deco A.A. Patijn Attributed Sideboard or Credenza, Curved Sides
Art Deco A.A. Patijn Attributed Sideboard or Credenza, Curved Sides

Art Deco A.A. Patijn Attributed Sideboard or Credenza, Curved Sides

By Abraham A. Patijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Credenza attributed to A.A. Patijn displays the refined geometric sensibility of Dutch Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Sideboard with Floral Marquetry and Inward-Curved Front, 1930s
French Art Deco Sideboard with Floral Marquetry and Inward-Curved Front, 1930s

French Art Deco Sideboard with Floral Marquetry and Inward-Curved Front, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

This exquisite Art Deco sideboard from France, dating to the 1930s, is a masterwork of early 20th

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Ash, Fruitwood

Art Deco Blonde Bird's Eye Maple Sideboard with Curved Open Shelving, circa 1940
Art Deco Blonde Bird's Eye Maple Sideboard with Curved Open Shelving, circa 1940

Art Deco Blonde Bird's Eye Maple Sideboard with Curved Open Shelving, circa 1940

Located in Beirut, LB

Streamline Moderne influence, most notably the graceful, asymmetrical curved open shelving on the left side

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut Veneer, Curved Design, 1930s
French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut Veneer, Curved Design, 1930s

French Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut Veneer, Curved Design, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with a dynamic curved form that is distinctly French Art Deco. The richly grained wood is arranged in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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French Art Deco Curved Walnut Sideboard, 1930s
French Art Deco Curved Walnut Sideboard, 1930s

French Art Deco Curved Walnut Sideboard, 1930s

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H 37.41 in W 70.08 in D 17.72 in

French Art Deco Curved Walnut Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful front line and rich by colors walnut veneer. The sideboard has very elegant proportions

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Curved Vintage Two-Door Amboyna Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard
Curved Vintage Two-Door Amboyna Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard

Curved Vintage Two-Door Amboyna Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard

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H 29.53 in W 53.55 in D 20.08 in

Curved Vintage Two-Door Amboyna Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

A handsome curved vintage two-door amboyna veneered Art Deco cabinet sideboard on a square pedestal

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Amboyna

French Art Deco Flame Mahogany Sideboard with Winged Back Shelf and Curved Base
French Art Deco Flame Mahogany Sideboard with Winged Back Shelf and Curved Base

French Art Deco Flame Mahogany Sideboard with Winged Back Shelf and Curved Base

Located in London, GB

Large Art Deco sideboard in a stunning flame mahogany nice sweeping curved platform base. Raised

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20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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1934 - Curved Art Deco Sideboard by Casa Reig, mahogany, Rio rosewood - Spain
1934 - Curved Art Deco Sideboard by Casa Reig, mahogany, Rio rosewood - Spain

1934 - Curved Art Deco Sideboard by Casa Reig, mahogany, Rio rosewood - Spain

By Casa Reig

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco curved sideboard, solid mahogany and Rio rosewood veneer, French polish, two-doors with

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Art deco 'Voltaire' sideboard by Decoene Frères, 1950s
Art deco 'Voltaire' sideboard by Decoene Frères, 1950s

Art deco 'Voltaire' sideboard by Decoene Frères, 1950s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous curved art deco sideboard model 'Voltaire' by Decoene Frères in Mahogany, bronze and brass

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

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Original Satin Birch and Walnut Sideboard, Circa 1930
Original Satin Birch and Walnut Sideboard, Circa 1930

Original Satin Birch and Walnut Sideboard, Circa 1930

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H 35.04 in W 65.75 in D 20.87 in

Original Satin Birch and Walnut Sideboard, Circa 1930

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A curved Art Deco sideboard. Satinwood veneered with figured walnut banding and original walnut

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

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Art Deco sideboard made of walnut wood with beautiful curves, Netherlands 1940
Art Deco sideboard made of walnut wood with beautiful curves, Netherlands 1940

Art Deco sideboard made of walnut wood with beautiful curves, Netherlands 1940

Located in Oirlo, LI

If you choose vintage, you use what is already there and that makes it sustainable. You should not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Vintage furniture i...

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Postmodern art deco revival curved ends sideboard Karl Springer style, USA 1980s
Postmodern art deco revival curved ends sideboard Karl Springer style, USA 1980s

Postmodern art deco revival curved ends sideboard Karl Springer style, USA 1980s

Located in Hastings, GB

This stunning postmodern / deco revival asymmetric sideboard is very much in the style of Karl

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sideboards

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Resin, Acrylic, Laminate

1930s/40s Art Deco Rare Sideboard with Curved edges by Carl Axel Acking
1930s/40s Art Deco Rare Sideboard with Curved edges by Carl Axel Acking

1930s/40s Art Deco Rare Sideboard with Curved edges by Carl Axel Acking

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in London, GB

gentle curves and sleek lines of the sideboard's silhouette exemplify his dedication to seamless design

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu
Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu

Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu

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H 38.98 in W 83.47 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Art Deco Curved sideboard in the manner of Jules Leleu. Figured walnut veneered with two interior

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Curved Art Deco Sideboard in Teak, Dutch Design
Curved Art Deco Sideboard in Teak, Dutch Design

Curved Art Deco Sideboard in Teak, Dutch Design

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H 32.88 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in

Curved Art Deco Sideboard in Teak, Dutch Design

Located in Voorburg, NL

Elegant and sophisticated Art Deco sideboard in teak in very good vintage condition, some normal

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sideboards

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Teak

Art Deco French Curved Doors Precious Wood Sideboard
Art Deco French Curved Doors Precious Wood Sideboard

Art Deco French Curved Doors Precious Wood Sideboard

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H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco French Curved Doors Precious Wood Sideboard

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Art Deco French two curved doors Credenza with a shelf inside in exotic wood and central door (2

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

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Brass

French Design and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard
French Design and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard

French Design and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Tourcoing, FR

, lacquered burl wood structure, brass handle for this curved line and art deco style rare sideboard by Mahey

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

ART DECO Sideboard
ART DECO Sideboard

ART DECO Sideboard

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H 38 in W 80 in D 23 in

ART DECO Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco curved shape sideboard. 4 central drawers with 2 lateral side doors with shelves inside.

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Vintage 1940s Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Design from Paris and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard
French Design from Paris and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard

French Design from Paris and Art Deco Style Burl Wood and Brass Curved Sideboard

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Tourcoing, FR

, lacquered burl wood structure, brass handle for this curved line and Art Deco style rare sideboard by Mahey

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard
French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

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H 38.98 in W 83.08 in D 22.45 in

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

Located in Tourcoing, FR

, brass handle) full of charm and character, harmonious and generous curves for this Art Deco rare

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard
French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

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H 38.98 in W 83.08 in D 22.45 in

French Art Deco Design Walnut and Marble Sideboard

Located in Tourcoing, FR

, brass handle) full of charm and character, harmonious and generous curves for this Art Deco rare

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Marble

Art Deco Streamlined Sideboard with Swing Doors
Art Deco Streamlined Sideboard with Swing Doors

Art Deco Streamlined Sideboard with Swing Doors

Located in Kingston, NY

This gorgeous curved Art Deco sideboard features a streamlined design in a high gloss black lacquer

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard with Curved Fronts in Caucasian Nut from France around 1930
Art Deco Sideboard with Curved Fronts in Caucasian Nut from France around 1930

Art Deco Sideboard with Curved Fronts in Caucasian Nut from France around 1930

Located in Greven, DE

Sideboard with a wonderful veneer from Caucasian walnut. The interior is glazed white. The entire

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard XXL from Paris with Curved Fronts in Rosewood Around 1920
Art Deco Sideboard XXL from Paris with Curved Fronts in Rosewood Around 1920

Art Deco Sideboard XXL from Paris with Curved Fronts in Rosewood Around 1920

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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Curved Art Deco Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the curved art deco sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every curved art deco sideboard was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage curved art deco sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the curved art deco sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A curved art deco sideboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made curved art deco sideboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Claude Mahey, Casa Reig and Giorgio Collection are consistently popular.

How Much is a Curved Art Deco Sideboard?

Prices for a curved art deco sideboard start at $500 and top out at $21,265 with the average selling for $9,472.

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.

Finding the Right Sideboards for You

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.