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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Style: Art Deco
Creator: André Arbus
Art Deco Buffet/Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus, Vadim Androusov
Located in Miami, FL
This Art Deco 2-door buffet/cabinet with cleaned designed lines was constructed in 1937 by Andre Arbus in solid Rosewood with a signed Androussov's Bronze Medalion lock of "The Head ...
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20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Pair of French Vintage Art Deco Oakwood Armchairs by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco pair of armchairs made of hand crafted shellac polished Oakwood, designed and produced by André Arbus in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs hav...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Cherry
André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of André Arbus wardrobes is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed by André Arbus in the late 1930s. Made out of solid oak wood, each wardrobe is decorated with André Arbus celadon green lacquer signature. The orientalist mirror frame is covered with gold leaf. The large bronze rope handle is also gilt, as well as the frieze. All the details are a wonderful example of the French neoclassicism of André Arbus. Each wardrobe features inside three oak wood shelves, with one drawer. The large central and side mirrors make these wardrobes suitable as bedroom or dressing armoires...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Brass
Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet with vitrine. Rosewood with beveled glass sliding doors and bronze mounts, circa 1938.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Sycamore Wood Coffee Table by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Sycamore wood round table/coffee table by French designer André Arbus.
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20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Sycamore
Mid-Century Set of four Armchairs by André Arbus.
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sycamore Armchairs by French Designer André Arbus upholstered in an Art Deco pattern fabric.
Documented in the Andre Arbus book.
Made in Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Silk, Sycamore
André Arbus, 1940 Ceiling Light, Veronese Editions
By André Arbus
Located in Mouscron, WHT
André Arbus, 1940 ceiling light, Veronese editions,
Circa 1930-1940. Murano glass and crystal.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
Materials
Wood
Andre Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat Small Table
By André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco petite drinks/coffee/cocktail table designed by Andre Arbus and executed by Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1945 in patinated iron with gilt details. This small gem ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
Mahogany
Rare White Gessoed Back Stool by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare white gessoed back stool by Andre Arbus.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Andre Arbus Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus sconces. Three lights, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition. See the set of eight matching sconces...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Andre Arbus Parchment Leather and Mirror Side Tables, France, 1930s
By André Arbus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely pair of sofa side tables. Wood covered with parchment leather. Original mirror on the top. Made in France, 1930s.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Brass
Parchment & Lacquer Commode Designed by Andre Arbus, circa 1935
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant chest of drawers in parchment, ivory (now replaced with faux ivory) and gold lacquer 1935 Similar model presented at the salon of decorative artists 1935
Examples of th...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Parchment Paper
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
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Oak
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of three arms bronze sconces by Andre Arbus. US rewired and in working condition. Three lights, 60 watts max per bulb.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Oak
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
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
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer
By André Arbus, William Switzer
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
Materials
Metal
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 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
Materials
Cherry
1937 Coffee Table by André Arbus and Jean Dunand
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Low coffee table or gue´ridon in irregular turtle-shell color Chinese lacquer. Basin shape top with curved sides. Four shaped legs. Mirror top with a gilded 'e´glomise´' decor of a r...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Very Rare Parchment Covered Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
This cabinet was commissioned for the Minister de L’Agriculture of France in 1936 by fellow ministers Léon Blum Vincent Auriol and others at the occasion of the birth of his child. T...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture
Materials
Parchment Paper
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
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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