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.
$1,320 / item
Set of Three Chrome Orange Awaji Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of Three Chrome Orange Awaji Vases. Circa 1930. One with fine hairline in shoulder, as shown.
Pottery
Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bottle-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Bottle-shaped metal vase * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer: Just An...
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished Original wood inside
Alpaca, Wood
Michel Herman HEM Art Deco Silver Overlay Black Glass Vase, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verreries d'Art de HEM manufactured this elegant 1930s French Art Deco black glass vase based on a design by Michel Herman. The vessel features a silver and pink-salmon color deposit...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled With key
Brass
Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Hexagonal pedestal diskometal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D166 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition...
Bronze
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Pink Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
A pink Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Brass
Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
Sterling Silver
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked' Original condition With trace of use
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Coaster Box by GAB, Playing Card Motif, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The cylindrical form features a softly patinated pewter surface, decorated with a stylized burst of playing card suits—spade, heart, diamond, and club—radiating from a gilt roundel. ...
Brass, Pewter
Charles Schneider “Jade” Vase - Rare Multilayered Art Deco Glass, c. 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A scarce and highly desirable Charles Schneider “Jade” vase, showcasing the master’s most sophisticated palette and technical virtuosity. Unlike the more accessible Le Verre Français...
Blown Glass
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Box with Cedar Interior, Sweden, circa 1930
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish Grace bronze box, dating to circa 1930, embodying the refined restraint and timeless sophistication of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. The box is beautifu...
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Amphora Vase by Svenskt Tenn, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco pewter amphora vase, designed for Svenskt Tenn in the 1930s. This elegant piece features a classical silhouette with a tall, tapering body and distinctive ...
Pewter
Art Deco Sculpture - Derenne (Marcel Bouraine) - Spelter - Female Figure
By Max Le Verrier, Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco sculpture depicting a dynamic female figure holding two discs, executed in a refined and balanced composition. The figure is cast in spelter (zinc alloy) with a g...
Marble, Spelter
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Casket in Bronze Alloy made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded box in light-bronze alloy on 4 round feet and inside wood box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: LB205...
Bronze
Substantial Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Eight-sided cone-shaped vase on foot in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1932 * Year: 1937 * Con...
Metal
Art Deco Silver Plate Modernist Bud Vase, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a sleek, minimalist geometric design, this silver-plated bud vase has a double opening for two flowers to stand elegantly on the mantle, adding a sophisticated touch. This ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique French Green Uranium Glass Grape Cluster Compote Trinket Box 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique French Depression era green satin / uranium / vaseline glass grapevine / grape cluster hobnail lidded box / compote. Marked Pains Depose on base. Dimensions: 5.5" x 3...
Uranium Glass
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Jardinière by Jacob Ängman for GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and sculptural Swedish Art Deco bronze jardinière designed by Jacob Ängman and produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in the 1930s. This exceptional piece embodies the qui...
Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Grandfather Clock in Walnut with Black Lacquer Accents
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable Art Deco grandfather clock, crafted in America circa 1935, showcasing the iconic architectural influences of the skyscraper design movement. The clock features a walnut ...
Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock and Lamp by Bayard, France
By Bayard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
Brass
Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Bowls with Lugs designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Set (2) of small pewter bowls with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 18...
Pewter
Kähler Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Vase, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Danish ceramic vase by Kähler featuring a beautifully hand-glazed surface and refined Art Deco-inspired design with detailed leaf motifs in blue and green tones on a light...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative des...
Ceramic
Round Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Round Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round pewter vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1662 (stamped ‘Just 1662’) * Year: 1933 * Condition: G...
Pewter
Art Deco Period Gres Stoneware Vase by Roger Guérin , Belgium 1930s
By Roger Guerin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Period Gres Stoneware Vase by Belgian ceramist Roger Guérin from the 1930s. The creation is of a bulbous form terminating in a short neck finishing with a flaring rim. Beau...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$828Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Blue White Export Japanese Chinese Reticulated Hexagonal Porcelain Vases
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Assembled Set of five Hand Painted Chinese Export Reticulated Pierced Blue and White Porcelain Vases all of hexagonal outline, sometimes referred to as cricket pots or cages....
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget GAB, 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pewter vase by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), one of Sweden’s most prominent metalwork manufacturers of the early 20th century. This example, marked “GAB Tenn” and “Svensk Vara,” dates...
Pewter
1920 René Lalique - Vase Gui Mistletoe Glass with Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Gui" made in frosted glass with green by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature and engraved control signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. height: 17 cm Féli...
Blown Glass
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Litte Art Deco Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Small pewter vase with incised vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1758 * Year: 1935 * Con...
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Nude Dancer Napkin Holder, circa 1930
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural Swedish Art Deco napkin holder, cast in solid bronze circa 1930. The piece features a stylized nude female dancer in a dynamic, arched pose, gracefully stre...
Bronze
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is st...
Straw, Wood
Elegant Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by GAB, Sweden, 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish pewter vase produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget in Stockholm during the late 1930s. Executed in solid pewter, the vase features a restrained yet sculptural Art De...
Pewter
Vintage Whiskey Decanter, English, Crystal Glass, Scotch Bottle, Barware, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage whiskey decanter. An English, cut crystal glass Scotch bottle, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. A handsome and tactile example, with bright finish and ...
Crystal
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s An exceptionally beautiful and rare lidded box from 1920s France, masterfully combining richly figured thuya burl wood with a...
Bronze
WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Art Deco Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase, Floral Design, Denmark, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau, Jean-Leon Mayodon, Josef Ekberg, Kähler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Art Deco ceramic vase with vertical hand-carved straight and organically swirling lines with hand-painted bright blue floral decor on cream colored base. Artist's signature ...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
Glass
Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box, Macassar Wood and Chrome, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Art Deco lidded box, attributed to Maison Desny Paris (active 1927–1933), showcases the elegance and innovation of early 20th-century French design. Expertly crafted i...
Chrome, Metal
1923 René Lalique - Vase Nefliers Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Nefliers" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1923. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Height: 14.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique -...
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of five coordinated pieces crafted from richly marbled Bakelite in warm amber, caramel,...
Metal
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s
By Maria Pergay
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Amphora-Style Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Amphora-style Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Amphora-style of pewter vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1801 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condi...
Pewter
Pair of Petite Shanghai Deco Persimmon Jars with Pine & Crane, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's brief Republic Period (1912-1949), these petite oval ginger jars impart a blessing of longevity. An allover glaze of persimmon-orange color cloaks t...
Porcelain
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Skye Terrier Sculpture
By Santiago Rodríguez Bonome 1
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco ceramic Skye Terrier sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, created in France during the 1920s, is a striking example of early 20th-century decorati...
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s A striking and sculptural Art Deco candlestick crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, executed in richly colored bakelite and conc...
Bakelite
Eugene Printz Palm Wood Tray, France, 1920-30
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugene Printz (1889-1948) Palm Wood Tray H: 2.33 D: 12.5 W: 20 n.
Palmwood
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...
Pewter
Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a palladium plated metal rectangular case, circa 1990 in date. The silvered clock h...
Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver
Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box
Located in Red Lion, PA
This striking 1930s Italian Art Deco vanity box is a lovely example architectural elegance of the Interwar period, perfectly capturing the "sun and moon" aesthetic with its iconic du...
Alabaster
1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Frosted Glass
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Thais" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Ca...
Blown Glass
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco lidded vessel in solid bronze, by O.H. Lagerstedt (J.L.H. – Joh. L. Höglund), Sweden, circa 1930s. This elegant cylindrical box features a beautifully pro...
Bronze
Antique Animalier Patinated Bronze Sculpture Figures Dogs Whippet Greyhounds
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Animalier Patinated Bronze Sculpture Figures Dogs Whippet Greyhounds Continental Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 21.5cm x 27cm x 13.5cm This antiqu...
Bronze
1930s Art Déco Greenish Crystalline Glaze Sèvres Porcelain Bulbous Vase, France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco Greenish Crystalline Glaze Sèvres Porcelain Bulbous Vase, France By: Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Material: porcelain, ceramic Technique: cast, pressed, hand-craft...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Dancing Female Figure, Burlesque, Sculpture, Art Deco Revival, Jazz Age
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dancing female figure. An English, composite burlesque figure in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Striking decorative sculpture...
Resin
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Vase by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ), 1930s
By Akta Brons
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and refined Swedish Art Deco bronze vase by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ), dating to the 1930s. This piece exemplifies the brand’s signature balance of understated elegance ...
Bronze
Art Deco picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Glass The picture is not for sale it is only for the photoshooting
Brass
Bulé yellow glass ashtray, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It's a Bulé yellow glass ashtray with decorations inside. The color is somewhere between transparent and yellow-green. The green is very thick. It's a typical example of Art Deco gla...
Glass