Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Metal
English Art Deco Display Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
English Art Deco display cabinet, 1930s Good condition, minor signs of wear. We guarantee prompt
Wood
Stunning Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Metal
English Art Deco Mahogany Display Cabinet with Curved Glass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Art Deco display cabinet crafted in mahogany with a curved glass front. The cabinet
Brass
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and
Metal
Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display vitrine cabinet. Very unusual shape of which we haven't
Glass, Walnut
1920’s English Solid Oak Art Deco Cabinet and Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
A rare treat - a solid oak Art Deco cabinet or a sideboard from Inglesants of Leicester
Oak
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this truly fabulous & genuinely rare example Art Deco English display
Metal
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare design Art Deco display cabinet, this
Glass, Walnut, Bakelite
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this truly fabulous & genuinely rare example Art Deco English display
Lead
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Spectacular Figured Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare design Art Deco display cabinet, this
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressively wacky shaped and genuinely rare design is this superb 1930's English Art Deco Display
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture
Glass, Walnut
Spectacular Art Deco Ebonized Glass Display Cabinet, Vitrine, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb example of an English made Art Deco display cabinet, dating to the 1930''s and
Lead
Rare Art Deco Figured Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare design Art Deco display cabinet, this
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb example of an English made Art Deco display cabinet, dating to the 1930s and very
Lead
Art Deco Figured Walnut Drinks Cabinet, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish 1930s Art Deco English drinks cabinet. Fabulous piece
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Rare Cathedral Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare and totally original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display
Glass, Walnut
English Art Deco Sycamore Cocktail Cabinet by Epstein, c.1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
English Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet A beautifully proportioned Art Deco cocktail cabinet by the
Sycamore
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar
Chrome
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar
Chrome
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Gorgeous and original 1930s Art Deco cocktail cabinet in figured walnut. This cabinet really is
Walnut, Glass, Mirror, Bakelite
English Cocktail Bar or Drinks Cabinet from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English upright cocktail dry bar cabinet or drinks cupboard - from the Art Deco Period
Metal
ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S RESTORED ENGLISH OAK FILING CABINET NEW FITTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored antique circa 1920's English oak filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Brass
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S ENGLISH OAK ART DECO CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A handsome Vintage Yew Wood Filing Cabinet, combining practical storage with
Oak
Art Deco Blonde Bird's-Eye Maple Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail drinks cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture and
Mirror, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and
Chrome
Art Deco Walnut English Yacht Bar
Located in New York, NY
Rare, unique and hard to find English Yacht bar. This bar has many compartments, original ice
Glass, Mirror, Maple, Walnut
English Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1930s in England. It features 6 drawers with nice handles
Oak
Art Deco Beautiful Blonde Glazed Bookcase, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous floor standing round shouldered Art Deco glazed bookcase
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original walnut desk dating from the 1930s. Compact in size this little desk is perfect if the space available is limited and of con...
Walnut
20th Century Wood Art Deco English Chest of Drawers, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
English chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. This Art Deco-era furniture is
Wood
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and
Walnut
Art Deco Glamourous Sycamore & Walnut Glazed Bookcase, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously glamourous Art Deco glazed bookcase with a peach mirrored
Glass, Walnut, Mirror, Sycamore
Exceptional Antique Art Deco Maple Wood Bar Cabinet or Sideboard 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite English Art Deco maple wood bar cabinet or sideboard is attributed to Harry &
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A real treasure from the 1930s is this Art Deco tallboy . On first viewing this piece one can't not
Brass
English Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
By Hille
Located in MIlano, IT
Engish Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s Desk with rectangular top
Wood
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or
Metal
Small Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style smaller wardrobe, armoire
Metal
Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
1920's bureaux with a host of three drawers with wooden handles. The desk can be closed with an attractive rounded lid. The desk area is lined with leather and has a tiny drawer for ...
Oak
Circa 1940s English Console Cabinet with Original Harlequin Painted Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this console cabinet dates from the 1940s. The harlequin style painted finish
Metal
Antique English Art Deco Oak & Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde
By Gaylayde
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super three piece Art Deco quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bedroom suite attributed to ‘Gaylayde’ by
Metal
Art Deco English Mid Tone Walnut Circular Drinks Trolley Cart, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobes w/Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Early to Mid-20th Century pair of Vintage English & Art Deco style wardrobes
Metal
Art Deco Stylish Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, Linen Press, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing this piece one can't not be impressed by the obvious quality and reduced size , made from solid oak for the carcass with a beautifully heavily figured blonde birds ...
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Six Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Five Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest
Brass
Art Deco Small Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's
Located in Devon, England
A very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of four drawers originating from England and dating to the
Metal
English Art Deco Elmwood High Chest with Hammered Pewter, Possibly Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine elmwood Art Deco high chest with hand hammered pewter, possibly made by Liberty Furniture
Pewter
VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH ART DECO BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
influence with the sleek lines and rich surfaces of English Art Deco design. This transitional piece bridges
Walnut
ENGLISH WALNUT DEREK ELLIOTT GLASS SHELVED DISPLAY OR DRINKS CABiNET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Derek Elliott English Walnut Drinks or display cabinet with glass shelves RRP £6,350 Please note
Glass, Walnut
STUNNING 1920'S ENGLiSH WALNUT ART DECO DOUBLE WARDROBE QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
of the Art Deco period with the graceful influence of earlier Queen Anne design. Crafted in richly
Hardwood
ART DECO 1920'S QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Art Deco period with the graceful influence of Queen Anne design. Crafted in beautifully figured burr
Walnut
1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A handsome British Art Deco cabinet with rich burr-walnut doors framed by
Walnut
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH BURR WALNUT ART DECO TWO DOOR WARDROBE WiTH SHELVES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautiful circa 1930s English Art Deco wardrobe, crafted in richly figured
Walnut
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.