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Vintage WMF Ikora Silver-Plated Art Deco Vases, Germany c.1940s - Set of 2
Vintage WMF Ikora Silver-Plated Art Deco Vases, Germany c.1940s - Set of 2

Vintage WMF Ikora Silver-Plated Art Deco Vases, Germany c.1940s - Set of 2

Located in West Hollywood, CA

sculptural accents or as a coordinated pair in an Art Deco, Bauhaus, or mid-century interior. They are ideal

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany
Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany

Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century Art Déco black and golden brass cat corkscrew, Germany By: unknown Material

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

German Zenith Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, 1920
German Zenith Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, 1920

German Zenith Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, 1920

By Zenith

Located in Delft, NL

German Zenith Art Deco desk or table lamp, 1920 An Art Deco bronze desk lamp with a shade of

Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Porcelain Serving Bowl with Tropical Purple Parrot Motif - Germany
Art Deco Porcelain Serving Bowl with Tropical Purple Parrot Motif - Germany

Art Deco Porcelain Serving Bowl with Tropical Purple Parrot Motif - Germany

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau porcelain serving dish with a parrot motif. This ceramic serving

Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s

By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon

Located in Wien, AT

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco lamp, Germany, circa 1930s Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

. Fantastic 1930s piece of art and design, Germany or Austria. Working perfectly, light bulb is a screw

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

room. Its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship reflect the Art Deco influences of the era

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Depression Art Deco Glass Open Salt Duck Pots German 1920s
Set of Depression Art Deco Glass Open Salt Duck Pots German 1920s

Set of Depression Art Deco Glass Open Salt Duck Pots German 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous set of handmade Depression art glass pieces featuring an elegant set of 11 duck-form open

Category

Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930
Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930

Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930

Located in Barntrup, DE

Art Deco brass inverted dome six-light pendant lamp, Germany, ca. 1930. Impressive and very unusual

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1930s is a fine example of early 20th-century European

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928
Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928

Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage floor lamp or uplighter executed by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF, circa

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935

Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935

By Rosenthal Netter, Rosenthal

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and unique hand-painted, footed, sphere-shaped porcelain Art Deco / Hollywood Regency

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Extremely Rare Art Deco Stepped Milk Glass and Brass Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Extremely Rare Art Deco Stepped Milk Glass and Brass Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Extremely Rare Art Deco Stepped Milk Glass and Brass Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Extremely rare Art Deco stepped milk glass lamp, 1930s-1940s, Germany A wonderfully stepped

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass To take care of your property

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, Germany, 1930s, Lamp Base
Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, Germany, 1930s, Lamp Base

Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, Germany, 1930s, Lamp Base

By Steuler

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

stunning and rare statement piece, ideal for collectors of German ceramics, Art Deco interiors, or

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Covered Vase Germany circa 1930
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Covered Vase Germany circa 1930

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Covered Vase Germany circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period sterling silver covered vase from Germany circa 1930. The round baluster shape

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Mid-20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany

Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Art Deco 2-Head Brass and Yellow Glass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany Lamps are in very good

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920
Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920

Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920 A bronze dancer in Art Deco style on wooden

Category

Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco 6 Light German Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece, Made c. 1930 in Bremen
Art Deco 6 Light German Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece, Made c. 1930 in Bremen

Art Deco 6 Light German Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece, Made c. 1930 in Bremen

By Bremen Guild of Handicraft

Located in London, London

for Handcrafted Silverwork), this incredibly stylish, Art Deco design, German 835 Standard Silver

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Art Déco Porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman" KPM Berlin, Germany 1930s.
Art Déco Porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman" KPM Berlin, Germany 1930s.

Art Déco Porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman" KPM Berlin, Germany 1930s.

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Köln, NW

Art Déco porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman". KPM Berlin, Germany 1930. Design: Hermann

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver
German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver

German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver

By Pforzheimer Bugholzmöbel Dietz & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

, during the art deco period back in the 1915-20 This beautiful box was carefully crafted with impeccable

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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

JRO Table Globe, Aluminum Base, Art Deco Style, Germany, 1930s
JRO Table Globe, Aluminum Base, Art Deco Style, Germany, 1930s

JRO Table Globe, Aluminum Base, Art Deco Style, Germany, 1930s

By JRO-Verlag 1

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Table Globe . manufactured by JRO Munchen Germany 1930s . Aluminum Art Deco base . so

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Paper

Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s
Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s

Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Metallwarenfabrik), 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco. It is made of glass with crackled details in green tones, raised on a

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Big Chandelier Style: Art Deco , 1920, German in Chromed Bronze and Glass
Big Chandelier Style: Art Deco , 1920, German in Chromed Bronze and Glass

Big Chandelier Style: Art Deco , 1920, German in Chromed Bronze and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

lamp Material: Chromed bronze, glass. Style: Art Deco Country: German. If you are looking for sconces

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Art Deco Can and Bowl by Kupo, Germany 1920-1930
Vintage Brass Art Deco Can and Bowl by Kupo, Germany 1920-1930

Vintage Brass Art Deco Can and Bowl by Kupo, Germany 1920-1930

Located in Roma, IT

Art Deco can and bowl is an original decorative pair of objects realized between the 1920s and the

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Art Deco German Ceramic Bowl with Lid from Carstens Pottery
Art Deco German Ceramic Bowl with Lid from Carstens Pottery

Art Deco German Ceramic Bowl with Lid from Carstens Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco German Ceramic Bowl with Lid from Carstens Pottery, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920

Category

20th Century German Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco German Studio Pottery Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, 1940s
Art Deco German Studio Pottery Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, 1940s

Art Deco German Studio Pottery Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, 1940s

By Richard Uhlemeyer

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco German Studio Pottery Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, 1940s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Vase, Textured Relief, Art Deco Style
20th Century German Ceramic Vase, Textured Relief, Art Deco Style

20th Century German Ceramic Vase, Textured Relief, Art Deco Style

Located in High Point, NC

depicting a stylized bird in flight, framed by organic, rhythmic patterns reminiscent of Art Deco and early

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

2 Sconces in Bronze and Glass, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, German
2 Sconces in Bronze and Glass, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, German

2 Sconces in Bronze and Glass, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: bronze and glass To take care of your property

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

12 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
12 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

12 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: chrome and glass To take care of your property

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

2 Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass To take care of your property

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

2 Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass To take care of your property

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
2  Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

2 Sconces in bronze and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass To take care of your property

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs
Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs

Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

and four normal chairs. German Art Deco black enameled wood armchair with chrome trim having a shaped

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco
Big Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco

Big Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

hanging lamp Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass, glass Style: Art Deco Country:German If you are

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Chromed Bronze, Style: Art Deco, German, 1920
Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Chromed Bronze, Style: Art Deco, German, 1920

Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Chromed Bronze, Style: Art Deco, German, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

lamp Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass Style: Art Deco Country: German If you are looking for an

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany
Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany

Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Impressive art deco chandelier in oranges natural white and dark red swirled glass. Just imagine

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp
Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp

By Zenith

Located in New York, NY

aesthetic in keeping with the German style of Bauhaus while having an Art Deco nod with the acanthus incised

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental Size Brass and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers Vintage, German
Pair of Monumental Size Brass and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers Vintage, German

Pair of Monumental Size Brass and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers Vintage, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous pair of monumental size brass and glass Art Deco chandeliers. Each is in very good

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco German Green Glass Jug by Prof. Bruno Mauder, 1930s
Art Deco German Green Glass Jug by Prof. Bruno Mauder, 1930s

Art Deco German Green Glass Jug by Prof. Bruno Mauder, 1930s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco German Green Glass Jug by Prof. Bruno Mauder for Zwiesel Theresienthal, 1930s, in Very

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20th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Glass

W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière with Glass, Art Deco Period, Germany, circa 1920
W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière with Glass, Art Deco Period, Germany, circa 1920

W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière with Glass, Art Deco Period, Germany, circa 1920

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

W.M.F. Silver plate jardinière with glass, Art Deco period, Germany, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Plate

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German Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German art deco you’re looking for. Each German art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 1803 options for an antique or vintage German art deco now, or shop our selection of 45 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a German art deco — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German art deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Rosenthal and Kienzle Clocks each produced at least one beautiful German art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a German Art Deco?

The average selling price for a German art deco at 1stDibs is $1,419, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About German Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. 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, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.