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Art Deco Solid Wood Modernist Bookcase Shelves
Art Deco Solid Wood Modernist Bookcase Shelves

Art Deco Solid Wood Modernist Bookcase Shelves

Located in Devon, England

1930s Art Deco solid wood bookcase with generously sized shelving for all your book needs or

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase, English, circa 1930

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco three tiered Skyscraper chest comprising of geometrically shaped book shelves and an

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage
Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage

Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage

By Modernage Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcases / Credenzas / Drop Front Desks by Modernage, American

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Veneer Bookcase
Walnut Veneer Bookcase

Walnut Veneer Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

. Hungarian designs of the Art Deco period are less well known than French ones but were highly-esteemed in

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bullet Bookcase in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Art Deco Bullet Bookcase in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Art Deco Bullet Bookcase in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

Stylized bookcase with streamline design in walnut wood with black lacquer base and

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20th Century Bookcases

Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch
Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch

Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneers with a

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Art Deco Three Door Glazed Bookcase
Art Deco Three Door Glazed Bookcase

Art Deco Three Door Glazed Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Art deco walnut bookcase the rectangular top with rounded corners above three glazed doors opening

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch
Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch

Pair of Art Deco Bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut and Satin Birch

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco bookcases by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneers with a

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Huge Art Deco Walnut Two-Part Bookcase from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
Huge Art Deco Walnut Two-Part Bookcase from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala

Huge Art Deco Walnut Two-Part Bookcase from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco bookcase Original very well preserved condition Material: Oak, glass

Category

20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

French Art Deco glass bookcase
French Art Deco glass bookcase

French Art Deco glass bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crystal glass vitrine , bottom is shelf with the door , opens on the side ,front glass has a star design

Category

Vintage 1930s French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet

Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco display cabinet Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Walnut. We

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Birdseye Maple Skyscraper Bookcase, Circa 1935
Art Deco Birdseye Maple Skyscraper Bookcase, Circa 1935

Art Deco Birdseye Maple Skyscraper Bookcase, Circa 1935

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco skyscraper bookcase. Birdseye maple veneer to top and sides with figured walnut front

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough
Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough

Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made Art Deco solid walnut book trough. This was made in England, it

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Original 1930's English Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase/Secretaire Cabinet
Original 1930's English Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase/Secretaire Cabinet

Original 1930's English Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase/Secretaire Cabinet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco skyscraper bookcase/secretaire cabinet. Burr and figured walnut veneered. Dimensions

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Original Art Deco Sideboard/Bookcase Retailed by Harrods, circa 1935
Original Art Deco Sideboard/Bookcase Retailed by Harrods, circa 1935

Original Art Deco Sideboard/Bookcase Retailed by Harrods, circa 1935

By Harrods

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco bookcase retailed by Harrods of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Art Deco Bookcase Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Art Deco Bookcase Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco bookcase Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Walnut.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Kozma Lajos Art Deco Bookcase with Carved Details, ca. 1900
Kozma Lajos Art Deco Bookcase with Carved Details, ca. 1900

Kozma Lajos Art Deco Bookcase with Carved Details, ca. 1900

By Lajos Kozma

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Art Deco bookcase by Hungarian architect and designer Lajos Kozma. Pinewood with walnut veneer

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Pine

Art Deco Bookcase, Swedish, Grace, 1920s, Attributed to Gustav Bergstöm
Art Deco Bookcase, Swedish, Grace, 1920s, Attributed to Gustav Bergstöm

Art Deco Bookcase, Swedish, Grace, 1920s, Attributed to Gustav Bergstöm

By Gustav Bergstrom

Located in Skanninge, SE

An exceptional Swedish bookcase in Swedish Grace, Art Deco, 1920s. Rosewood, walnut and birch with

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Rosewood, Walnut

Art Deco Satin Birch Veneered Bookcase by Heal's of London
Art Deco Satin Birch Veneered Bookcase by Heal's of London

Art Deco Satin Birch Veneered Bookcase by Heal's of London

By Heal's

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco bookcase by Heal's of London. Satin birch veneered with figured walnut banding. Three

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Two-Door Bookcase
Antique Burr Walnut Two-Door Bookcase

Antique Burr Walnut Two-Door Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Antique walnut astal-glazed two door bookcase with adjustable book shelves inside and sitting on

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A Superb Odeon Style Walnut Open Bookcase
A Superb Odeon Style Walnut Open Bookcase

A Superb Odeon Style Walnut Open Bookcase

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb Odeon Style Walnut Open Bookcase This is a good quality Art Deco Bur Walnut open book

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Restored Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet, Czechia, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet, Czechia, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet, Czechia, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Art Deco walnut display cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Burl Walnut Etagere Shelf
Vintage Art Deco Style Burl Walnut Etagere Shelf

Vintage Art Deco Style Burl Walnut Etagere Shelf

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish vintage Art Deco style burl walnut etagere shelf. Very nice finish on this piece. Makes a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia

Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia

By Mjölby Intarsia

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish art deco period inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby intarsia circa 1930. Fine quality low

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Elm, Walnut, Pine

A French Art Deco Petite Bookcase Manner of LeLeu
A French Art Deco Petite Bookcase Manner of LeLeu

A French Art Deco Petite Bookcase Manner of LeLeu

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine walnut "small scale" bookcase in the manner of Leleu, circa 1930, with 3 shelves, a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Library Table Walnut and Oak, Circa 1930
Art Deco Library Table Walnut and Oak, Circa 1930

Art Deco Library Table Walnut and Oak, Circa 1930

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco library table. Square form library table consisting of two cupboard doors for storage

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rare Walnut and Oak Bookcase, Table by Eugene Printz
Rare Walnut and Oak Bookcase, Table by Eugene Printz

Rare Walnut and Oak Bookcase, Table by Eugene Printz

By Eugene Printz

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare walnut and Oak bookcase -table by Eugene Printz . The design of the " table éventail" consists

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Display Cabinet Made in France, 1920s, Art Deco Style, Restored
Walnut Display Cabinet Made in France, 1920s, Art Deco Style, Restored

Walnut Display Cabinet Made in France, 1920s, Art Deco Style, Restored

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco display cabinet Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Walnut.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Small Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1930s
Small Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1930s

Small Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small Art Deco walnut cabinet. Well-preserved original condition. Source: Czechia Period: 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Walnut Beresford & Hicks Library Bookcases Height Adjustable Shelves
Pair of Walnut Beresford & Hicks Library Bookcases Height Adjustable Shelves

Pair of Walnut Beresford & Hicks Library Bookcases Height Adjustable Shelves

By Beresford & Hicks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand made in England Walnut Beresford

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1930s Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Style Bookshelf, Bookcase with Display Cabinet
1930s Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Style Bookshelf, Bookcase with Display Cabinet

1930s Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Style Bookshelf, Bookcase with Display Cabinet

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Italy Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf or bookcase in wood of cherry and walnut with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood, Cherry

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcase Astral Glazed Doors
Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcase Astral Glazed Doors

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcase Astral Glazed Doors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1900 Burr Walnut Library breakfront bookcase

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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Skyscraper Cabinet in the Manner of Paul Frankl Modernage
Art Deco Walnut Skyscraper Cabinet in the Manner of Paul Frankl Modernage

Art Deco Walnut Skyscraper Cabinet in the Manner of Paul Frankl Modernage

Located in New Windsor, NY

figured flame burl walnut veneers with stepped interior and exterior shelves. Ebonized feet, black steel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Venetian Art Deco Etagere 1940
Venetian Art Deco Etagere 1940

Venetian Art Deco Etagere 1940

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Elegante e raffinata Etagere di pieno periodo Art Dèco interamente in Radica e Piuma di Noce. Si

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Rocket Cabinet Display Vitrine
Art Deco Rocket Cabinet Display Vitrine

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

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Office Furniture, 1930, After Renovation
Art Deco Office Furniture, 1930, After Renovation

Art Deco Office Furniture, 1930, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco Cabinet Set, Found in Poland, circa 1930. Very good condition. Wood: walnut

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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Office Furniture, Germany, 1930, After Renovation
Art Deco Office Furniture, Germany, 1930, After Renovation

Art Deco Office Furniture, Germany, 1930, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco office from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Cabinet
French Art Deco Cabinet

French Art Deco Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Walnut construction Display space with a rounded door suspended on a rounded base

Category

Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Book Cabinet
Art Deco Book Cabinet

Art Deco Book Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Book Cabinet w/ Sliding Doors

Category

Vintage 1940s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Book Case
Art Deco Book Case

Art Deco Book Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Austrian vitrine,glass door opens from the front, wooden doors on the bottom for the storage

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Art Deco Vitrine Bookcase Walnut, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Vitrine Bookcase Walnut, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Vitrine Bookcase Walnut, French, circa 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three doors Art Deco bookcase French vitrine, circa 1930 Walnut Three glass doors display cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

1920s Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet or Bookcase
1920s Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet or Bookcase

1920s Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet or Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Art Deco burr walnut domed display cabinet, circa 1920. The cabinet

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Deco Wall Mounted Shelving /Asymmetic Shelving /1930s Bookcase
Deco Wall Mounted Shelving /Asymmetic Shelving /1930s Bookcase

Deco Wall Mounted Shelving /Asymmetic Shelving /1930s Bookcase

By Art Decor

Located in London, Lambeth

Unusual wall-mounted bookcase with walnut backing French 1930-1940.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet
Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet

Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

polished by hand Age: 1930 Style: Art Deco Origin : France Material: Walnut Condition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet
Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet

Art Deco Bookcase Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco walnut veneered bookcase, geometrically divided with open shelves, two drawers and a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair Walnut Art Deco Cabinets / Bookcases
Pair Walnut Art Deco Cabinets / Bookcases

Pair Walnut Art Deco Cabinets / Bookcases

Located in New York, NY

Nice pair of art deco cabinets with shelving. Inside shelves are adjustable. EACH measures: 39

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Vintage French Art Deco Large Walnut Cupboard/ Cabinet / Bookcase, 1930s
Vintage French Art Deco Large Walnut Cupboard/ Cabinet / Bookcase, 1930s

Vintage French Art Deco Large Walnut Cupboard/ Cabinet / Bookcase, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A large Art Deco walnut cabinet / bookcase - made in France, circa 1930's There are 3 doors - one

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Restored Art Deco Bookcase Sideboard, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Bookcase Sideboard, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Bookcase Sideboard, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco bookcase sideboard Material: Walnut Period: 1940-1949 Origin: Czech It has been re

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

Pair Art Deco Display Cabinets Glass Fronted Bijouterie Bookcase
Pair Art Deco Display Cabinets Glass Fronted Bijouterie Bookcase

Pair Art Deco Display Cabinets Glass Fronted Bijouterie Bookcase

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Sumptuous pair of Art Deco style display cabinets in blonde walnut - Hope the photos do them some justice

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Office Furniture Desk + Bookcase, Germany, 1940s
Art Deco Office Furniture Desk + Bookcase, Germany, 1940s

Art Deco Office Furniture Desk + Bookcase, Germany, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

An Art Deco study set from the 1940s Dimensions: Library: height 180 cm / width 194 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco side table and bookcase
Art Deco side table and bookcase

Art Deco side table and bookcase

Located in London, Lambeth

Superb Art Deco side table with bookcase storage side pockets sleeve.Which easly fits papers

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage
Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage

By Modernage Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase / Credenza / Drop Front Desk by Modernage, American, circa 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Armoire 'or Bookcase' by Jean Rousseau & Pierre Lardin
Art Deco Armoire 'or Bookcase' by Jean Rousseau & Pierre Lardin

Art Deco Armoire 'or Bookcase' by Jean Rousseau & Pierre Lardin

By Rousseau et Lardin, Pierre Lardin

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco armoire (or bookcase) by Jean Rousseau & Pierre Lardin (1902-1981), the two wide doors

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Console Table/Bookcase (2 available)
Art Deco Console Table/Bookcase (2 available)

Art Deco Console Table/Bookcase (2 available)

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Console Table or Bookcase featuring Walnut and Macassar woods. 4400 each or 8800 pair.

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Macassar

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Walnut Art Deco Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the walnut art deco bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and glass, every walnut art deco bookcase was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the walnut art deco bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A walnut art deco bookcase made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Tomaso Buzzi, Jindrich Halabala and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful walnut art deco bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Walnut Art Deco Bookcase?

Prices for a walnut art deco bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $58,536, while the average can fetch as much as $3,957.

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.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.