When did Art Deco originate?

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.

How was Art Deco furniture made?

Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.

What is Art Deco style furniture?

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.

How do I identify Art Deco furniture?

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.

What are the main features of Art Deco furniture?

The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks , tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes. 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 .) Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What does Art Deco furniture look like?

What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.

Original Art Deco Furniture

Marble Top Wash Stand

Edgar Brandt Firescreen

Frederick Rhead

Ss Normandie

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer

H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in

Art Deco Sideboard Made of Rosewood with Brass Applications, Paris, around 1920

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard Made of Rosewood with Brass Applications, Paris, around 1920

H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in

A Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps Large Dish Uplighters Circa 1920's Torchiers

Located in London, GB

A fantastic Pair of original art deco uplighters with a ribbed column that leads up to a detailed

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps Large Dish Uplighters Circa 1920's Torchiers

H 71 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Art Deco Gondola Table with Walnut from France

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Beech, Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Gondola Table with Walnut from France

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

6 Art Deco Chairs with Red Leather from France Around 1930

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

6 Art Deco Chairs with Red Leather from France Around 1930

H 38.59 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Armchair Made of Kingwood and Black Leather Around 1940

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Kingwood, Lacquer

Art Deco Armchair Made of Kingwood and Black Leather Around 1940

H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in

Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror

H 40.56 in W 78.75 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard from France Around 1925 with a Great Foot

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard from France Around 1925 with a Great Foot

H 40.56 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in

Art Deco Sideboard with Fine Rosewood Veneer and Brass Strips from Paris, 1925

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard with Fine Rosewood Veneer and Brass Strips from Paris, 1925

H 40.56 in W 81.89 in D 21.66 in

Art Deco Sideboard XXL from Paris with Curved Fronts in Rosewood Around 1920

Located in Greven, DE

Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Sideboard XXL from Paris with Curved Fronts in Rosewood Around 1920

H 37.8 in W 93.31 in D 22.05 in

Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar with Bar Cases on the Sides

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco sideboard from Paris around 1925 with wonderful Macassar veneer. Original Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Macassar, Maple

Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar with Bar Cases on the Sides

H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 20.87 in

Art Deco Library / Highboard from Paris 'Villa Victor Hugo' around 1925

By Victor Hugo

Located in Greven, DE

. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Library / Highboard from Paris 'Villa Victor Hugo' around 1925

H 63 in W 60.63 in D 17.33 in

Art Deco Display Case / Library Made of Macassar with Marble Top, Paris 1925

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco display case / library made of Macassar with marble top, approx. 1925 Paris. Original Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Display Case / Library Made of Macassar with Marble Top, Paris 1925

H 68.12 in W 52.76 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935

Located in Greven, DE

. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935

H 39.77 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in

6 Gondola Chairs Art Deco Around 1930 from France

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France around 1930. Original Art Deco furniture from a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

6 Gondola Chairs Art Deco Around 1930 from France

H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Art Deco Chairs with Green Leather from France Around 1930

Located in Greven, DE

Six Art Deco Chairs. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Art Deco Chairs with Green Leather from France Around 1930

H 38.59 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Chairs 8 Pieces Made of Beech Painted in Macassar

Located in Greven, DE

Deco chairs with brown leather from France circa 1930 painted in Makassar Original Art Deco furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Art Deco Chairs 8 Pieces Made of Beech Painted in Macassar

H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in

Art Deco Bar Cabinet

By Continental Art Deco

Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES

Beautiful art deco bar display cabinet in black lacquered wood, original, with the door covered

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Straw

Art Deco Bar Cabinet

H 63.78 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco French Gueridon, Dining Table, Wood

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Valladolid, ES

table. the Art deco style is widely used by Ralph Lauren Home. This The piece is original and unique

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Gueridon

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Wood

Art Deco French Gueridon, Dining Table, Wood

No Reserve

H 25.6 in Dm 32.68 in

French Art Deco Art Nouveau Bronze Door Handle, 1925

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Art Nouveau bronze door handle, France, circa 1925. Ivy pattern. Solid bronze

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Art Nouveau Bronze Door Handle, 1925

H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

French Art Deco Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco pattern. Original beveled mirror. Solid bronze hidden-screw. Shows traces of age, this

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

French Art Deco Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 1.11 in

French Art Deco Crucifix, 1930, Poor Clares

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco bronze & oak crucifix from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items

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Bronze

French Art Deco Crucifix, 1930, Poor Clares

H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 6.86 in

Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, France 1940s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant hand-carved modernist Art Deco decorative lidded box was crafted in France circa 1940

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Lucite, Wood

Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, France 1940s

H 3.13 in W 6.13 in D 3.94 in

French Art Deco Macassar Table Lamp, 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Macassar table lamp, France, late 1920s. Macassar parallelepiped base decorated on

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome

French Art Deco Macassar Table Lamp, 1930

H 15.56 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

French Art Deco Rosebush Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco wall mirror, France, ca.1925. Wrought-iron and mirror. Rosebush. Original beveled

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Rosebush Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

H 19.3 in W 37.41 in D 1.78 in

French Art Deco Roses Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco wall mirror, France, ca.1925. Wrought-iron & mirror. Rosebush. Original beveled

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Roses Wall Mirror, ca. 1925

H 20.48 in W 34.77 in D 1.78 in

French Art Deco Table / Mantle Clock, ca.1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table / desk clock, France, ca.1930. Marble, glass and bronze. 8 days movement

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Table / Mantle Clock, ca.1930

H 8.47 in W 17.33 in D 3.55 in

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925. Marble, brass and

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco ceramic squirrel bookends by Octave LARRIEU, France, 1930s. Each - Height : 8.4

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair, 1930s

H 8.39 in W 5.52 in D 3.27 in

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table lamp by Degue (Compiegne), France, late 1930s. Thick molded glass shade

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

H 14.18 in Dm 5.91 in

Daum French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1910-1915

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco pendant chandelier by DAUM (Nancy), France, 1910-1915. Blown double glass shade

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Daum French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1910-1915

H 31.11 in Dm 20.87 in

French Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Mirrors, ca.1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco pair of wall mirrors, France, ca.1930. Original beveled glass mirror. Width: 24

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Mirrors, ca.1930

H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in

Degue Large French Art Deco Chandelier, Late 1920s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Genuine and large French Art Deco chandelier by DEGUE (Compiegne), France, late 1920s. Original and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Degue Large French Art Deco Chandelier, Late 1920s

H 38.59 in Dm 26.38 in

Oreot Large French Art Deco Glass Vase, 1920

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

). Slight layering on the inside of the rim. Surely original. Good condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Oreot Large French Art Deco Glass Vase, 1920

H 12.01 in Dm 10.63 in

Hettier-Vincent French Art Deco Night / Table Lamp, 1929

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco night / table lamp by HETTIER-VINCENT, 10 rue de Turenne in Paris, France, ca.1929

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hettier-Vincent French Art Deco Night / Table Lamp, 1929

H 7.49 in Dm 5.12 in

French Art Deco Macassar & Bakelite Elephant Photo-Frame, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco photo frame, France, 1930s. Elephant. Macassar, bakelite & glass. Original beveled

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Bakelite, Macassar

French Art Deco Macassar & Bakelite Elephant Photo-Frame, 1930s

H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 1.78 in

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher, 1920s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

original creation of these pitchers. Here is one of the famous parrots. It is difficult to find these days

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher, 1920s

H 13 in W 5.91 in D 3.78 in

Charles Schneider Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1928-1929

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, 1928-1929

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Schneider Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1928-1929

H 19.69 in Dm 7.68 in

Original Art Deco Nude Painting Oil on Canvas

Located in Oakland, CA

Original Art Deco Nude Painting Oil on Canvas. Beautiful young woman with a large straw hat posing

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Original Art Deco Nude Painting Oil on Canvas

H 36 in W 31.5 in D 1 in

Simmons Furniture Art Deco Nightstand by Belgeddes

By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Great example of the classic Bel Geddes line for Simmons Furniture, in very good, clean and

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Simmons Furniture Art Deco Nightstand by Belgeddes

H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in

Exceptional and Decorative Set of Four Art Deco Candlestick Lamps, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Exceptional and decorative set of 4 Art Deco candlestick lamps, France, 1930s. Close to the work of

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional and Decorative Set of Four Art Deco Candlestick Lamps, 1930s

H 14.57 in Dm 4.53 in

Large French Art Deco Modernist Rod Table Lamp, 1930, Possibly a Pair

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French modernist Art Deco Rod table lamp, France, ca.1930 attributed to Maison Petitot (Paris

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large French Art Deco Modernist Rod Table Lamp, 1930, Possibly a Pair

H 25.99 in Dm 10.24 in

Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928

By Paul Colin

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paper

Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928

H 67 in W 50 in D 1 in

Art Deco Enameled Railway Table lamp or Lantern, 1920s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco enameled railway lantern by Usines Foal, 48 quai de Mariemont, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Art Deco Enameled Railway Table lamp or Lantern, 1920s

H 21.46 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Original Art Deco Bauhaus Jindrich Halabala Furniture Catalogue, 1930s

By Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Maker: UP Závody - Good original condition - 31 Pages jr.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Original Art Deco Bauhaus Jindrich Halabala Furniture Catalogue, 1930s

H 0.4 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco Sofa

Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB

A stunning original Art Deco sofa, with a deep scalloped back and high curved sides, with its

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Sofa

H 33.08 in W 57.09 in D 30.32 in

Art Deco Epstein Dining Suite Table, 6 Chairs & Matching Cocktail Sideboard

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in London, GB

An original art deco Harry & Lou Epstein blonde wood dining Suite. A high quality Burr Maple

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Art Deco Epstein Dining Suite Table, 6 Chairs & Matching Cocktail Sideboard

H 42 in W 72 in D 36 in

Outstanding Art Deco Sofa Original Sculpted Brocade Fabric

By Beachley Furniture Company 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Art Deco sofa, looks like it came off the set of a Fred Astaire, Ginger Roger's Hollywood

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brocade, Wood

Outstanding Art Deco Sofa Original Sculpted Brocade Fabric

H 27 in W 88 in D 33 in

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wood King Size Bed

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Vanderbyl

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Modern Art Deco style king size bed frame By Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture USA

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wood King Size Bed

H 42.63 in W 80 in D 86.5 in

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Four-Tier Maple Tea Table or Side Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Modern Art Deco style four-tier maple tea table or occasional side table on casters

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Four-Tier Maple Tea Table or Side Table

H 32 in W 24 in D 18 in

Art Deco Desk Lamp

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk lamp, made in gilt bronze, with a retractable shade and an original chain ignition

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk Lamp

H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in

1930s Art Deco Donald Deskey for Widdicomb Carpathian Elm and Black Lacquer Vani

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Donald Deskey

Located in Esperance, NY

Classic Art Deco to contemporary. It is in overall in great shape and original. Less.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Elm

1930s Art Deco Donald Deskey for Widdicomb Carpathian Elm and Black Lacquer Vani

H 67.75 in W 55 in D 15.75 in

1940s Eliel Saarinen Ebonized Dresser Art Deco Johnson Furniture Co

By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury modern dresser designed by Eliel Saarinen Johnson Furniture Co. Ebonized oakwood

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Zinc

1940s Eliel Saarinen Ebonized Dresser Art Deco Johnson Furniture Co

H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in

Original Art Deco Oval Centre Table Burr Walnut

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco centre table by Harry & Lou Epstein. Veneered walnut oval table with fluted central

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Original Art Deco Oval Centre Table Burr Walnut

H 29.34 in W 35.83 in D 28.75 in

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wardrobe Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco skyscraper armoire or wardrobe dresser. By Charles

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wardrobe Dresser

H 84.5 in W 42 in D 22.25 in

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein

H 33.47 in W 65.75 in D 36.62 in

Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco bankers chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Figured walnut banding with chestnut

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs

H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Original Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco cloud chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered backs with Trompe

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Original Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs

H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Beautiful Japanese Art Deco Lacquered Display Table

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A Beautiful Art Deco Lacquered Display Table with Original Storage Box. This beautiful Art Deco

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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Beautiful Japanese Art Deco Lacquered Display Table

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H 3.3 in W 10.1 in D 21.6 in

Original Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Sideboard

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last lifetimes

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Original Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Sideboard

H 38.39 in W 63.39 in D 23.82 in

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How Much is a Original Art Deco Furniture?

Prices for a piece of original art deco furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $439,747, while the average can fetch as much as $2,403.

Questions About Original Art Deco Furniture

When did Art Deco originate?
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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.
How was Art Deco furniture made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
What is Art Deco style furniture?
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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.
How do I identify Art Deco furniture?
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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.
What are the main features of Art Deco furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.

The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.

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.)

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What does Art Deco furniture look like?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.

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