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
$3,919
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
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
$3,644
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
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 "Rocket" Style Figured Walnut Cylinder Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare Art Deco "rocket" cocktail cabinet, dating from the 1930s. This cylindrical
Chrome
'Rocket' Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987. Birch solid core plywood and Abet Laminati Laminate, metal with paint. Approximate: 58" high x 10" wide (front to back) Peter Shire:...
Metal
Rocket Display Cabinet by Spanglett
By Spanglett
Located in Warlingham, GB
Walnut rocket display cabinet with cream phenolic handles in a wild red lacquer. Four internal
Glass, Walnut
Rare 1930s Art Deco English Rocket Cabinet
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Rocket cabinet. Very rare example of what is considered the 'daddy' of all Art Deco
Walnut
Art Deco Rocket Cabinet Display Vitrine
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This is the sought-after Art Deco 'Rocket' Cabinet Display Vitrine, English, circa 1930. Figured
Walnut
Iconic Art Deco 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and sculptural Art Deco "rocket" cabinet, dating from the 1930s. This eye-catching piece
Glass, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920 in date
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920. The
Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket" Display cabinet/Vitrine. Figured walnut with six graduated
Walnut
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H 52.76 in W 40.56 in D 20.87 in
Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinets, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique pair of Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinets, circa 1920 in
Walnut
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H 53.94 in W 50.2 in D 12.8 in
English Art Deco Circular Walnut 'Rocket' Display Cabinet Silk Backing 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous English Art Deco circular figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet on ebonised plinths
Glass, Walnut, Fabric, Silk
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H 53 in W 48 in D 15 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935. Figured walnut
Bakelite, Walnut
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H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935. Figured walnut
Bakelite, Walnut
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H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935. Figured walnut
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', 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 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 Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut
Glass, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930s and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
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H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Rare Walnut & Glazed Door '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
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
Unique 1950s French Atomic Age Rocket-Form Rolling Bar
By Tintin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A unique example of 1950s Atomic age design. Serve your drinks from this 1950's wicker rocket bar
Brass
Art Deco Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in London, GB
raised on fluted columns, known as the rocket cabinet. Measures: H 135 cm, W 108 cm, D 35 cm. British
Walnut
Rocket Legged Floating Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
Long credenza finished in high gloss white lacquer with rocket legged floating base. Two center
Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket English Display Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco ‘Rocket’ cabinet display vitrine, English, circa 1930. Figured walnut with six graduated
Wood, Walnut
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A reupholstered iconic and whimsical sculptural lounge chair designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, circa 1990. Aptly named Getsuen—which means “Moon Flower” in Japanese—this st...
Steel
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, Brass
$9,400 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Walnut and Parchment Sideboard, 1940s Design
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant Italian sideboard from the 1940s exemplifies the perfect balance between structural rationality and formal softness, hallmarks of late Italian Art Déco. Crafted in solid...
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,712 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
$2,893
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$6,296
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
NEW! DOOQ! MODERN! Milano Console in Marble Travertine Top and Handsmade Tiles
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Born from a collaboration with Theia Tiles, the Milano Table celebrates the beauty of handcrafted design. This fully handmade piece features a hexagonal base clad in terracotta tiles...
Marble
$7,367Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
This tall cabinet in ash tree and olive burl features a front that, with the use of black ash and whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal met...
Iron
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Serving Trolley 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a striking antique Art Deco three-tier figured walnut hostess trolley dating from the 1920s. The trolley is of decorative circular form and is fitted with castors. This is ...
Walnut
$3,013 / set
H 25.2 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Melchiorre Bega, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly decorated wooden structure, one drawer and curved white marble to...
Marble, Brass
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.