André Arbus Furniture
French, 1903-1969
French architect, sculptor and designer André Arbus was destined to become one of the 20th century’s finest furniture makers. According to him, the craft was in his blood. “I come from an old family of cabinetmakers,” he once said. “From father to son for a very long time. In other words, I was born in a cabinet-making workshop.”
Born in Toulouse in 1903, Arbus spent his childhood working in his father’s business which sold reproductions of 18th century French furniture. He later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse under sculptor Henry Parayre.
After graduating, Arbus returned to work with his father as the business’s artistic director. When his father retired, Arbus transformed the company from selling furniture reproductions to one that produced his own formidable designs, including cocktail tables, sofa tables and floor lamps that merged neoclassicism with Art Deco and featured alluring modernist characteristics.
In 1925, Arbus exhibited at several shows, including the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, Salon d’Automne, the Gallery L’Epoque and won a medal at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which brought the Art Deco style to the global stage.
Arbus moved to Paris in 1932, won the prestigious Premier Prix Blumenthal in 1934 and opened his own gallery in 1935. His sconces, chandeliers and dining room tables attracted a steady clientele of some of Paris’s wealthiest. Arbus exhibited at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York and, throughout the 1940s, received numerous notable commissions. The French government gave many of his pieces as gifts to visiting foreign heads of state. He furnished several luxury ocean liners, collaborated with Maison Veronese on a line of lighting fixtures and was tasked to build a jewel cabinet for Princess Elizabeth.
In 1946, Arbus participated in the refurbishment of the Élysée Palace and the Château de Rambouillet with fellow French architects and designers Louis Süe and Jean-Charles Moreux.
Arbus focused on sculpture throughout the 1950s until he died in 1969, drawing inspiration from eminent sculptors such as Vadim Androusov and Sylva Bernt. Today, Arbus’s works can be found in museums around the world.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage André Arbus lighting, tables and seating.
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Creator: André Arbus
Art Deco Period Cherrywood Armchair by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood armchair by André Arbus.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Cherry
Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer
By William Switzer, André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burl wood (Pommele Sapele) console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer, licensed re-edition of the original masterwork. The break...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
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Metal
Andre Arbus Pair of Small Benches
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of x-shaped small benches, French, circa 1937, by Andre Arbus. Chene ceruse. 20" wide x 16" deep x 17.5" high.
Andre Arbus
(1903-1969)
French Art Deco Architect and Designer, ANDRE ARBUS, WAS born in Toulouse, France. A third-generation cabinetmaker, Arbus became active in the Salons of the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs and the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1925 at the young age of 22. His work included commissions for the 1922 oceanliner Bretagne, the 1927 La Provence and Ile-de-France as well as the 1961 France. He often used rare and exotic materials in his refined designs. These were elegant and pure and often gave the appearance of fragility – as in his neo-classical presentation at the Paris International Exposition of 1937. He compared the joints in his furniture to the joints of the human hand. His commissions also included private townhouses as well as Le Mobilier National for which designed a desk for U.S. Ambassador W. H. Harriman, and the post World War II Medici Room of the Chateau de Rambouillet...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Wood
1940s Pair of Armchairs by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful variation from a set commissioned in 1945 by Georges Fontaine, administrator of the Mobilier national, for the layout of Jacques Jaujard'...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Oak
André Arbus Ash Wood Neoclassical Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus coffee table is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. It was designed and pro...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Armchairs by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of armchairs designed by Andre Arbus (1903-1996). Oak wood with silver colored patina and leather upholstery.
France, circa 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Leather, Oak
André Arbus Pair of Sycamore Brass Neoclassical Gueridon Tables 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus pair of gueridons is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed and produced by André Arbus in the late 1940s. With sha...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco coffee table by Andre Arbus, circa 1938, in sculpted mahogany with mahogany veneers. 49" long x 19.5" deep x 18" high. Signed on un...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs by Andre Arbus, France, new orange velvet upholstery.
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1950s French Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Wood
André Arbus Living Set Ash Wood Four Armchairs Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus living room set is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. Including four armchairs and a coffee table, it was designed...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
Fine French Art Deco Period Mahogany Buffet by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine French Art Deco period mahogany buffet enfilade by André Arbus, polished and bleached mahogany on oak carcasse. The patinated bronze female figure at the front and center of the...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
Art Deco Period Cherrywood Desk Chair by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood desk chair by André Arbus.
with brand new upholstering.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus and Vadim Androusssov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Frenh Art Deco period mahogany cabinet secretary by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov decorated with a bronze patinated bronze cartouche of a female figure. France: circa 1940 Provena...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
Andre Arbus Bleached Fruitwood Draw -Leaf Dining Table and Eight Dining Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Andre Arbus bleached fruitwood draw -leaf dining table and eight dining chairs, circa 1935.
The rectangular parquetry top with matching leaves, ...
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20th Century André Arbus Furniture
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Fruitwood
Side Table by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Andre Arbus side table.
Cream lacquer and parchment, signed twice.
Measures: Height 19", width 22.5", depth 16".
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Andre Arbus French Art Deco Dining Table
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco dining table by Andre Arbus, circa 1938, in mahogany. This signed and documented model is featured in the book, Andre Arbus, by Yvonne Brunhammer (1996) and a variant...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
Art Deco Mahogany Coffee Table by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco mahogany coffee table by Andre Arbus.
Provenance: this buffet is part of a suite commissioned by Andre Arbus's personal physician .
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
Rare Pair of André Arbus Chairs, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare elegant pair of André Arbus chairs, manufactured in France in 1940s. Signed.
André Arbus (French, 1903–1969) was a furniture designer, sculpto...
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Mid-20th Century French André Arbus Furniture
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Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Dining Table by Andre Arbus, Paris, 1949
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French dining room table in the modern neoclassical taste in cherry by Andre Arbus.
Table without leaves is 72" long. Each of 2 leaves is...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Cherry
Rare Neoclassical style cherry wood guéridon by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Neoclassical style cherry wood guéridon by André Arbus. France: circa 1940. Reference: André Arbus by Yvonne Brunhammer. Edition Norma, France: 1996. p256-257.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Cherry
Andre Arbus Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cherry
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco dining chairs by Andre Arbus, set of eight in cherry. Documented, 1938.
Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Cherry
Dinning-Room Table by André Arbus, circa 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Made in patinated ceruse oak, with a rectangular tabletop, side angles decorated with azure brass plates and tapered legs encased at the top and the bottom by brass elements.
Furnit...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Brass
André Arbus, Conference Table, France, 1956
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece (special commission).
Signed.
Made for the Palais des Consuls de Rouen in 1955, this piece is not merely remarkable for its size, but for its blend of contemporary and traditional elements. André Arbus, one of the foremost French designers of the early-to-mid twentieth century, was as deeply entrenched in traditional French furniture...
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1950s French Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore Side Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Mid-Century (1938) sycamore side chairs with a shaped upholstered back & seat with scroll form legs (by ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg 155)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sycamore
Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' Boat, France, 1951
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' boat - France, 1951.
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1950s French Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Wood
André Arbus, Rectangular Swivel Table with Ceruse Oak, circa 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Arbus, rectangular swivel table with ceruse oak.
Furniture created by André Arbus for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Loiret (Pays de la Loire) in the 1950s.
Measures...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Oak
French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire, by Andre Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...
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1940s French Other Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Obelisk Display Vitrines by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Obelisk display Vitrines by genius French designer and iconic decorator of 1940s Andre Arbus (1903 - 1969).
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Wood
André Arbus, Rectangular Swivel Table with Ceruse Oak, circa 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Arbus, rectangular swivel table with ceruse oak.
Furniture created by André Arbus for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Loiret (Pays de la Loire) in the 1950s.
Measures: ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Oak
Art Deco Armoire by Andre Arbus and Vadim Androusov
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional armoire by great French designer of 20th century Andre Arbus (1903-1969) with a sculptural bronze keyhole by Vadim Androusov (1895-1975)
Documented in Yvonne Brunhamme...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore Dining Table
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1938) sycamore dining table having rounded ends with scroll form legs (by ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg 154-5;)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Sycamore
Dining Table by André Arbus, France, 1940
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and wood table, neoclassical inspired style with X-form supports, a round stretcher and gilded bronze sabots. Rails underneath the top extend at both ends for possible exten...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Eight French '1938' Sycamore Side Chairs, Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight French midcentury 1938 sycamore side chairs with a shaped upholstered back and seat with scroll form legs, by Andre Arbus. (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg. 155).
André A...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sycamore
French Art Deco Mahogany Desk by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Mahogany desk by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov decorated with a patinated bronze cartouche representing a female face France: circa 1940 Provenance: this secretary was pa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
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Mahogany
Andre Arbus French Midcentury Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French midcentury white lacquered over oak and upholstered high back side chairs with tapered square legs connected by a stretcher (signed: ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brun...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Wood, Upholstery
André Arbus furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
André Arbus furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gilbert Poillerat, Atelier Petitot, and Edgar Brandt. Prices for André Arbus furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $19,972 and can go as high as $19,972, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,972.