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Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland
Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland

Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland

Located in Miami, FL

Dutch Art Deco ceramic dish from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery and curvaceous

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Dutch Design Harm De Veer Candleholder brass wood oak handmade
Contemporary Dutch Design Harm De Veer Candleholder brass wood oak handmade

Contemporary Dutch Design Harm De Veer Candleholder brass wood oak handmade

By Harm De Veer

Located in Vinkel, NL

Ode to the craftsmen: Ode to the craftsmen candleholder is an ode to the many crafts and craftsmen to which we owe our prosperity. The continuous development and search for improvem...

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2010s Dutch Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Very exclusive, very large wall lamp from the Dutch Theater Thalia IJmuiden 1930
Very exclusive, very large wall lamp from the Dutch Theater Thalia IJmuiden 1930

Very exclusive, very large wall lamp from the Dutch Theater Thalia IJmuiden 1930

Located in Oirlo, LI

Very Exclusive Wall Lamp from Theater Thalia, Art Deco This exclusive Art Deco wall lamp is a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set    The Stands of the Companion set are mad
Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set    The Stands of the Companion set are mad

Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set The Stands of the Companion set are mad

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set The Stands of the Companion set are made in Cast iron, on

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

$5,690 / set

H 45.28 in W 30.71 in D 22.84 in

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

character typical of Dutch Art Deco design. The solid wood frames showcase clean, well-balanced volumes

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Amsterdamse School Oak Floor Lamp by Heres Veendam – Dutch Architectural Design
Amsterdamse School Oak Floor Lamp by Heres Veendam – Dutch Architectural Design

Amsterdamse School Oak Floor Lamp by Heres Veendam – Dutch Architectural Design

Located in Lisse, NL

and the Studio Team Keywords: Amsterdamse School, Dutch Art Deco, Heres Veendam, 1930s lighting

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak, Wood

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mosa Maastricht Art Deco Snavelkan, Netherlands, circa 1930s
Mosa Maastricht Art Deco Snavelkan, Netherlands, circa 1930s

Mosa Maastricht Art Deco Snavelkan, Netherlands, circa 1930s

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

with Dutch Art Deco ceramics from Maastricht. It works equally well as a display object or as part of a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery

$2,950

H 30.5 in W 26.25 in D 32 in

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery

By Gebroeders Reens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920's or 30's Dutch Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' club chair with black lacquered oak wood frame

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Art Deco Armchair by Alphonse Siebers, Netherlands, 1920s
Art Deco Armchair by Alphonse Siebers, Netherlands, 1920s

Art Deco Armchair by Alphonse Siebers, Netherlands, 1920s

By Peter Alphonsus Maria (Alph) Siebers

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare and characterful armchair, designed in the 1920s, exemplifies the Dutch Art Deco movement

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s
Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s

Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s

$1,090Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.2 in Dm 8.27 in

Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Brass frame and chain

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Amsterdam School Armchairs by Hendrik Wouda, Art Deco, 1920s
Amsterdam School Armchairs by Hendrik Wouda, Art Deco, 1920s

Amsterdam School Armchairs by Hendrik Wouda, Art Deco, 1920s

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

distinctive Dutch Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Crafted w/ traditional joinery techniques, these chairs

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany, Oak

Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table
Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table

Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table

$1,624

H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in

Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table

Located in London, London

A striking Art Deco oak and brass side table, dating to the 1930s, distinguished by its

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage
Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents
Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents

Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents

By Frank Lloyd Wright, A.F. van der Wey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" styles of design can be considered the Dutch versions of the "Art Deco" movement and were instrumental in

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren
1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

By P.E.L. Izeren 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch version of the "Art Deco" movement. Desk is in original condition with some visible patina and age

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors
1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors

1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

approximately 1930, functioning as a Dutch counterpart to Art Deco. Designers including Paul Bromberg, K.P.C. de

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Oak

Tinted and Silver Glass Art Deco Table Lamp with Black Shade
Tinted and Silver Glass Art Deco Table Lamp with Black Shade

Tinted and Silver Glass Art Deco Table Lamp with Black Shade

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Dutch tinted glass hand blown table lamp base with platinum cascading rings surrounding

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916
Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916

Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916

By Michel De Klerk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Striking Dutch design. This wonderful Art Deco Amsterdamse School high-back side chair by Michel de Klerk

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

A Pair of Haagse School Art Deco Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930s
A Pair of Haagse School Art Deco Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930s

A Pair of Haagse School Art Deco Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hague, this style of Dutch Art Deco is special in art and design history for numerous reasons, and so

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Art Deco Haagse School Dining Chair Frits Spanjaard 1930s
Set of 4 Art Deco Haagse School Dining Chair Frits Spanjaard 1930s

Set of 4 Art Deco Haagse School Dining Chair Frits Spanjaard 1930s

By Frits Spanjaard

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

comfort. A stunning example of Dutch Art Deco design, these chairs make a striking addition to any

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Dining Table by C. De Jong, Netherlands, 1920s
Art Deco Dining Table by C. De Jong, Netherlands, 1920s

Art Deco Dining Table by C. De Jong, Netherlands, 1920s

$11,000

H 29.93 in W 53.15 in D 39.38 in

Art Deco Dining Table by C. De Jong, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This dining table by C. De Jong demonstrates a refined interpretation of Dutch Art Deco, informed

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s

Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare and unusual Amsterdam School Dutch Art Deco armchair, attributed to Michel de Klerk, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Framed Art Deco 'Dubec' Cigarette Advertisement featuring Billie Dove, ca 1925
Framed Art Deco 'Dubec' Cigarette Advertisement featuring Billie Dove, ca 1925

Framed Art Deco 'Dubec' Cigarette Advertisement featuring Billie Dove, ca 1925

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

1920s. This rare piece was issued by the Dutch tobacco manufacturer N.V. Cigarettenfabriek J. van

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Belle Époque Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Art Deco Forged Wrought Iron Grape Leafs & Glass Chandelier / Flush Mount
Large Art Deco Forged Wrought Iron Grape Leafs & Glass Chandelier / Flush Mount

Large Art Deco Forged Wrought Iron Grape Leafs & Glass Chandelier / Flush Mount

Located in Lisse, NL

Excellent condition, Art Deco era, 3-light, wine theme pendant light. If you are looking for a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander
Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and expressive cabinet, designed in the early 1920s by the influential Dutch designer

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Joyful 1920s Portrait “Vera” – Art Deco Lithograph by L. Fircsa, 1929
Joyful 1920s Portrait “Vera” – Art Deco Lithograph by L. Fircsa, 1929

Joyful 1920s Portrait “Vera” – Art Deco Lithograph by L. Fircsa, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

Smiling 1920s Portrait “Vera” – Lithograph by L. Fircsa, Dutch Edition 1929 Radiant Art Deco

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details
1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details

1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details

By A.F. van der Wey, Paul Bromberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

defined Dutch Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Renowned Amsterdam School designers like Paul Bromberg

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Set of Four The Hague School Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Wouda, 1930s
Set of Four The Hague School Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Wouda, 1930s

Set of Four The Hague School Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Wouda, 1930s

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in Hellouw, NL

, this set reflects the formal restraint of the Dutch Art Deco movement. The solid, angular frames are

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pander & Zonen Coffee Table The Hague School, The Netherlands 1930s
Pander & Zonen Coffee Table The Hague School, The Netherlands 1930s

Pander & Zonen Coffee Table The Hague School, The Netherlands 1930s

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Hellouw, NL

with early Dutch Art Deco principles. Crafted in the first decades of the 20th century, it merges

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

Modernist Haagse School three tier side table by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

more luxurious and decorative than the austere minimalism of De Stijl. Also known as Dutch Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s
Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s

Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

illustrated in the Dutch valuation reference Art Deco and Art Nouveau (part II) by R. Zeegers, confirming its

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Amsterdams school tea cabinet / display cabinet European oak beveled glass 1920
Amsterdams school tea cabinet / display cabinet European oak beveled glass 1920

Amsterdams school tea cabinet / display cabinet European oak beveled glass 1920

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous Dutch antique Amsterdam School style tea cabinet. Striking Dutch Art Deco design from the

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch

Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage Dutch Art Deco style pearl and 1.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold bar

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amsterdam School Oak 'Model 72' Handkerchief Folding Card Table
Amsterdam School Oak 'Model 72' Handkerchief Folding Card Table

Amsterdam School Oak 'Model 72' Handkerchief Folding Card Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Art Deco, Amsterdam School, so-called handkerchief game table by J.A. Pomée. This beautifully

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)
"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)

"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)

Located in Ixelles, BE

Utrecht. This bust is a characteristic work of Johannes Dommisse within the Belgian/Dutch Art Deco

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Amsterdamse School Brass Candle sticks 1920/30s
Amsterdamse School Brass Candle sticks 1920/30s

Amsterdamse School Brass Candle sticks 1920/30s

$1,007 / set

H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in

Amsterdamse School Brass Candle sticks 1920/30s

By Honsel

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice pair Church Candle sticks ,In a Amsterdam School style . Dutch Art Deco. 1920/30s Brass

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Stylish 1920s Portrait “Primula Veris” – Lithograph by Willy Sluiter
Stylish 1920s Portrait “Primula Veris” – Lithograph by Willy Sluiter

Stylish 1920s Portrait “Primula Veris” – Lithograph by Willy Sluiter

Located in Langweer, NL

, ideal for collectors of Dutch illustration, Art Deco portraiture, or fashion-themed works from the

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

three Dutch cut diamonds in Art Deco style geometric settings, melding with the plain ring shank. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder
Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder

Located in Miami, FL

Dutch Art Deco ceramic cup or pen/pencil holder from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Japonisme Ceramic Table Lamp, 1928, New Silk Sari Ribbon Lampshade
Art Deco Japonisme Ceramic Table Lamp, 1928, New Silk Sari Ribbon Lampshade

Art Deco Japonisme Ceramic Table Lamp, 1928, New Silk Sari Ribbon Lampshade

By Amitābha Studio, Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

An Art Deco Dutch ceramic table lamp made from a 1928 PZH Gouda Yozea vase, featuring Japonisme

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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Dutch Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Dutch deco you’re looking for. A Dutch deco — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Find 193 options for an antique or vintage Dutch deco now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Dutch deco — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Dutch deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Dutch deco over the years, but those crafted by Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Chris Lanooy and Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dutch Deco?

A Dutch deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,821, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $36,233.

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.