Tall Art Deco cabinet – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Tall Art Deco cabinet in solid mahogany and burr mahogany with 4 doors opening to 2 storage
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Nickel
Tall Art Deco cabinet – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Tall Art Deco cabinet in solid mahogany and burr mahogany with 4 doors opening to 2 storage
Metal, Nickel
Pierre Chareau French Art Deco Two-Piece Ebonized Tall Cabinet
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco (1925) ebonized two-piece cabinet with the bottom section containing two large
Brass
$1,708Sale Price|30% Off
H 58.27 in W 34.26 in D 17.52 in
Vintage American art deco revival black & gold tall cabinet / tallboy 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning 1980s deco revival black laminate & gold tallboy / tall dresser. Waterfall ends, gold
Metal
$11,995
H 56.75 in W 27.5 in D 18.5 in
French Art Deco Palisandre Tall Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Jules Leleu
Located in Troy, MI
From a Paris estate, this circa 1940s tall palisandre French cabinet with extensive wood and mother
Nickel
$2,250
H 71 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Burled Veneer Marble Top Ormolu Stand W/Tall Mirror Cabinet & Drawers
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic Art Deco burl wood veneer 2 drawer stand and mirror with a cabinet below and
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco tall cabinets. Amboyna with patinated bronze and glass details. Each cabinet
Bronze
$6,800
H 78 in W 38 in D 21 in
French Art Nouveau Deco Walnut & Burl Wood 78" Tall Cupboard China Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Art Nouveau Deco Walnut & Burl Wood 78" Tall Cupboard China Cabinet MINT
Marble, Brass
$13,950
H 87 in W 57 in D 19 in
1930s Art Deco Carved Walnut Wood Anglo Style Tall Bar Cabinet Mirrored Armoire
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Art Deco bar cabinet armoire you
Brass
Black Lacquer & Silver 5 Drawers Art Deco Tall Chest Dresser MINT
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Balck & Silver 5 Drawers Art Deco Tall Chest Dresser MINT
Walnut
Art Deco Burl Veneer 5-Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco wooden chest with beveled top, five pullout drawers (each front inlaid with four
Brass
$1,650
H 50.25 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Walnut Tall Chest Dresser by Joerns Bros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern/Art Burl Deco Walnut Tall Chest Dresser by Joerns Bros. Item features brass
Walnut
$14,239
H 42.33 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Exceptional elegant and tall sideboard/cabinet in great condition produced by Blomstermåla
Walnut
$11,000
H 58.86 in W 42.52 in D 12.6 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Tall Cabinet in Carved Solid Oak
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, tall cabinet, oak, Italy, 1930s This exceptional
Oak
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge
Mahogany, Burl
$1,966
H 60.24 in W 32.88 in D 16.93 in
SMALL 153CM TALL ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN BURR WALNUT WARDROBE PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is
Walnut
$8,400
H 51 in W 38 in D 20 in
Restored Art Deco Mid Century Burl Wood 5 Drawers Tall High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Paul Frankl, Frank Lloyd Wright, Donald Deskey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Art Deco Mid Century Burl Wood 5 Drawers Tall High Chest Dresser MINT!
Burl
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's
Faux Leather, Mahogany
$1,695
H 32.09 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in
LOVELY MIRRORED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE ITALIAN VENETiAN STYLE 81CM TALL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Venetian mirrored chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...
Mirror
$85,000 / set
H 52.5 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
directions. The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco period, and became known
Bronze
Art Deco Style Walnut Chest Drawers Cabinet Tall Boy Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Art Deco style chest of drawers / cabinet in walnut. Clean and minimal design perfectly
Streamline Art Deco Tall Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful cabinet was designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the 1930's. The door
Mahogany, Rosewood, Glass
Unavailable
H 48.82 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
English, Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy, Cabinet, circa 1930, Restored and Polished
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut tall boy, circa 1930 Produced in the UK in the 1930s. This Milinary, Art Deco
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 60.5 in W 48.5 in D 17.5 in
Art Deco Refinished Jean-Michel Frank "Americano Escandinavo" Tall Bar Cabinet
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is an Art Deco / French Moderne (Mid-Century Modern) Jean-Michel Frank "Americano
Brass
Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn
By Aw-Lyn
Located in London, GB
Art deco gentlemans Wardrobe. Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, great stepped shape
Walnut
Pierre Chareau Ebonized Tall Cabinet, France, 1925
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Hollywood, FL
glass sliding doors above a base cabinet with doors and drawers. Sold Sothebys New York, December 2001
Brass
Unavailable
H 66.15 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
British Art Deco tallboy Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Style Bird's-Eye Maple Five-Drawer Tall Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Art Deco style dresser in bird's-eye maple. Round brass pulls. Mint vintage condition.
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Chests of Drawers Tall Boys Lozenge Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Art Deco style slimline chest of drawers or tall boys. Features intricate hexagonal / lozenge inlay
Koi Tall Storage in Black Lacquer and Brass Door
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Koi carp is a recurring symbol of Japanese culture, highly appreciated by its decorative purposes, not only in water gardens but also in Irezumi practice or, most commonly, in tattoo...
Brass
A Tall Art Deco Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
. As with many early Swedish Art Deco pieces, when the exterior is dark the inside surprises with the
French Art Deco Rosewood and Parchment Tall Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage French Art Deco cabinet in rosewood with a pale parchment door detailed with diamond form
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Vintage Art Deco Tall Haberdashery Cabinet, Shop Fitting
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art Deco tall haberdashery cabinet, shop fitting This tall and multi drawer cabinet it
Pair of Art Deco Tall Cabinets in Rosewood
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of solid Rosewood demilune cabinets with with stunning figured rosewood exteriors. Each Art
French Art Deco Tall Mahogany Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
French cabinet or bookcase is nearly 6 feet tall and features two glass-fronted hinged doors that
Glass, Mahogany
Art Deco Tall Haberdashery Cabinet with Glass Fronted Lidded Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This tall box drawer haberdashery cabinet has unusual lidded drawers, the cabinet has 12 glass
Oak
Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy c1931
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An English produced art deco walnut tallboy having four drawers with cupboards above. The cabinet
Walnut
Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Tall Art Deco Bar Cabinet on an oval stand, with a middle compartment with two shelves and a three
Wood, Burl
Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This Art Deco walnut tallboy hast a shaped top pair of doors with shelf behind over two long
Walnut
An Art Deco Tall Boy / Linen Cupboard
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Tall Boy / Linen Cupboard. Karelian birch and figured walnut veneer. Upper section with
Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 58.5 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Geometric Gold Brass & Black Glass Tall Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
geometric Art Deco gold brass pattern, with high-quality execution. Every detail is carefully considered
Brass
Art Deco Tall Chest by Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco tall chest or dresser, designed by Donald Deskey for his own company, AMODEC, circa 1930's
Wood
Art Deco Style Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style dresser inspired by 1930s luxury. This six-drawer dresser with a rounded edge top
Wood
Art Deco Tall Slim Golden Oak Bookcase.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Tall Slim Golden Oak Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has a slight waterfall shape and 6 open
Oak
Art Deco Tall Boy in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco tall boy in birds eye maple A tallboy produced in England in the 1930’s in birdseye maple
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Tall Eight-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco tall eight-drawer chest. Designed by De Coene Frères.
Lacquer
Sold
H 69.25 in W 41.6 in D 16.25 in
1970s Italian Art Deco Design Gold Brass and Black Glass Tall Cabinet / Bar
Located in New York, NY
lines. The two doors bear two raised tall handles with a sophisticated Art Deco half moon winding
Brass
Tall Americraft Art Deco Mahogany & Black Ebonized Mahogany Dresser
By Americraft
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 1940s tall Americraft four-drawer dresser in natural mahogany with black ebonized Mahogany
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Tall Chest Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and rare tall chest of drawers is handcrafted in a combination of two woods, Macassar
Macassar, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Tall open Bookcases c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Tall open Bookcases Discover the exquisite elegance of a pair of French Art Deco tall
Rosewood
Art Deco Tall Showcase in Oak and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and fully restored original art deco display cabinet. Trully a one of a kind item. The
Glass, Oak
Art Deco Tall Boy Chest Drawers Clover Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single art deco style tall boy or chest of drawers Great interiors look to this piece Six
Wood
Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tall Boy, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this English Art Deco blonde birds eye maple two-door, three drawer
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this English Art Deco walnut two-door, two-drawer single-piece tallboy
Mahogany, Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy Chest Drawers Clover Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco style tall boys or chests of drawers Great interiors look to this pair
Other
French Art Deco Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS An exceptional style and quality French Art Deco chest of drawers
Walnut
French Art Deco Tall Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers A beautiful French Art Deco chest of drawers, a timeless piece from the
Walnut
Tall Art Deco Golden Oak Barrister Waterfall Bookcase, Made by Gumm
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A tall Art Deco golden oak barrister waterfall bookcase, made by Gumm The bookcase is very tall
Oak
1940s Swedish Tall Linen/Bar Cabinet by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in London, GB
Step back in time to the sophisticated charm of the 1940s with the "Swedish Elegance" cabinet, a
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Chest Dresser after Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco bird’s-eye maple tall chest dresser after Gilbert Rohde. Item features sculpted
Birdseye Maple
Tall Slim French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers A stunning chest of drawers that perfectly embodies the elegance and
Walnut
Sold
H 33.25 in W 18 in D 20 in
Pair of Tall Machine Age Art Deco Bachelor Chests , Style Of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bernville, PA
Professionally restored pair of tall Machine-Age Art Deco Bachelor Chests with Chrome Hardware
Chrome
Art Deco Donald Deskey Widdicomb Tall Burl Dresser Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tall Art Deco Donald Deskey widdicomb burl dresser chest. Gorgeous chest of drawers is covered in
Burl
Art Deco Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant and stylish art deco style chest of drawers Crafted from satin birch with distinctive
Wood
Art Deco Golden Oak Waterfall Bookcase The Bookcase is tall
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Waterfall Bookcase The Bookcase is tall made up from 4 sections, this is a
Oak
Art Deco Tall Chest and Dresser with Carpathian Elm Burl Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Art Deco tall chest and four drawer dresser or chest, each with Carpathian elm burl veneers
Elm, Burl
Art Moderne Quilted Sapele African Mahogany Tall Dresser
Located in New Windsor, NY
Simple and finely tapered Art Moderne quilted and figured maple six-drawer dresser, circa 1940-1950
Brass
Sold
H 52.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
1930s Antique Deco Style Curved Wavefront Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Antique Deco Style Curved Wave Front Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers This antique dresser is a must
Wood
Sold
H 52.17 in W 17.13 in D 16.74 in
English Art Deco Birds Eye Maple & Macassar Ebony Tall And Narrow Chest Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
A striking Art Deco bird's eye maple & macassar ebony tall and narrow chest of drawers. English
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Macassar
Outstanding Art Deco Tall Chest or Dresser circa 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding American Art Deco Tall Chest or Dresser, attributed to Donald Deskey, circa 1930's
Burl
Tall Art Deco Chest designed by Donald Deskey - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Art Deco Chest or Dresser, designed by Donald Deskey, circa 1930's. The expressive graining to
Wood
Tall Art Deco Chest by Donald Deskey - circa 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Art Deco Chest, designed by Donald Deskey for his own company, AMODEC, circa 1930's. Please
Tall French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A tall French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers in the neoclassical style This is a French
Rare Art Deco Tall Chest by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler - 1930's
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chest, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler, circa 1930s. Documented as a Rohde
1970s Tall tiled marble jewelry or lingerie chest
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
chest. Tiled 360 degrees around in beige marble tiles. Drawers are felt lined. This tall cabinet will
Marble
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic tall boy chest of drawers by Heywood Wakefield, solid maple wood freshly refinished with
Maple
Tall 19th Century Armoire in Walnut, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and fully restored armoire. Produced in the end of 19th century in Czechoslovakia. Fully made of walnut wood. The armoire stands on four ball-like legs made of wood. The st...
Walnut
$56,387
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$6,930 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$16,681 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$229,073Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$9,162
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$13,509 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$7,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
This tall cabinet in ash tree and olive burl features a front that, with the use of black ash and whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal met...
Iron
Art Deco Wrought Iron Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural hand hammered and forged Art Deco Desk/Vanity/Console in the style of Edgar Brandt circa 1930s. Mixed materials.
Aluminum, Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Jacques Biny Sconces for Lita
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Two) Dynamic and sharp articulating black and nickel reading light sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita. Beautiful magnifying glass lens in shade creates a glowing light effect. All rew...
Aluminum, Nickel, Steel
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.