Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful hand carved wooden wall plaque with intricate detail of a scene from Ramayana. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incar...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
788 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 85 x 75 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rare Midcentury Japanese Double Teardrop Rattan Suite by JRB Co. Tokyo — c.1960s
Located in Rochester, NY
Japan’s golden age of rattan (1950s–70s) brought incredible Western Art Deco and island modernist designs to patio sets like this one. This is a rare set of double teardrop arms with...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
John Henry "Doc" Holliday Figure Slot Machine by Mills Novelty Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The John Henry "Doc" Holliday figure slot machine by Mills Novelty Co. is a sight to behold. Standing at human size, the machine features a lifelike legendary gambler, complete with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Vacuum Cleaner by Holand Electro, Netherland
Located in Praha, CZ
- For a decoration purpose
- minor signs of use
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
807 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 92 x 92 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood).
Paneled seat with slightly curved armrests.
Great craftsmans...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers.
Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
20th Century Italian Etruscan Bacchus Terra Cotta Head - Vintage Statuette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Tuscan clay head of Dionisio Etrusco Bacco made of hand crafted terra cotta, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Asian Art Deco Cabinet with Diamond Glass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare Art Deco style cabinet from the China's republic era. The two tiered cabinet comprises of a lower chest with 2 drawers and 2 shelves, and a top chest with 2 shelves. The top d...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Madras Armchair in Vert Green by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in high-gloss moss green lacquer. This flagship armchair from our collectio...
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2010s French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel, Mexico
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
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1980s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay
Large Pair of Javanese Art Deco Style Teak Wood Plant Stands with Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Javanese Art Deco style teak wood plant stands from the 20th century, with tall proportions, horizontal brass braces and curving bases. Created on the island of Java during the 20th century, this pair of large planters...
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20th Century Javanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
797 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Mechanical Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 150 x 7...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Art Deco Lacquered Console Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative art deco console table ( 177 cm long ).
Freestanding with 4 drawers and underlying shelf.
Lacquer with brownish cinnamon shades beautiful patina.
China 1910...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Low Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese art deco kang (low) cabinet or sideboard from the Hebei Province 1910-1920.
Chinese Qing dynasty low sideboard, also known as a kang (low) cabinet, with black lacquer.
Fro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 1930s Ribbed Game Table with Pull-Out Drawers and Canted Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco game table from circa 1930, with pull-out drawers, ribbed accents, quadripod base and petite shelf. Born during the first half of the 20th cen...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Beech, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking vintage jardiniere stand. An Oriental, wine or lamp table with superb craftsmanship, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Wonderfully decorative and versatil...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Japanese Hand Mirror, Polished Bronze, Kagami, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Art Deco period hand mirror, showcasing fine Japanese craftsmanship and elegant relief detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. This vintage polished, electroplated bronze Kagami mirror...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Japanese Awaji Multicolor Rainbow Cloud Vase from the Sanpei Kiln
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional c1920 rainbow-colored Art Deco Awaji Pottery vase with an overlapping cloud-like motif. Multicolored pieces of Awaji Pottery all too often suffer from glazes migrating...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
800 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 150 x 75 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Deco Gold Bar Cigarettes Advertisement Poster, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1930s advertising poster for the Gold Bar Cigarettes company draws from a well known Chinese opera scene. It melds the meticulous detail of trad...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mirror and Brush 172
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen matching Mirror and Brush, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1932. The art deco set includes a hairbrush and a hand mirror, both in excellent condition. Th...
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20th Century Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese Hatamen Brand Cigarette Advertisement Poster, c. 1935
Located in Chicago, IL
With its product discretely located on the lower left, this early 20th century Shanghai poster for Hatamen cigarettes uses a dramatically rendered imag...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
884 - Tapestry Aubusson of the 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Dimension: 235 x 175 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
RARE Art Deco Noritake Lusterware Creamer and Sugar Bowl
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY RARE early 20th Century, ART DECO period Noritake Lusterware Creamer and 2 Handled and lidded Sugar Bowl.
Beautiful Deco Landscape scene with hou...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Carved Chest, Burmese, Solid Teak Decorative Trunk, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage carved chest. A Burmese, solid teak decorative trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Profusely decorated, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, 1930's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, Circa 1930
Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th century
Material: Ston...
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1930s Vietnamese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End Tables, Charak Modern
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End/Night Tables for Charak Modern. Amazing lines instantly recognizable as Parzinger in light wood with brass accents. Slightly Asian overto...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
795 - Mechanical Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Mechanical tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 150 x 110 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tall Vintage Embroidered Panel, Oriental Silk Cotton Needlepoint Scene, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage embroidered panel. An Oriental, silk cotton needlepoint scene, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A finely detailed textile, rich in Far Eastern decora...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Glass
20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Light Yellow Chinese Art Deco Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by an unusual all-over grid pattern on a soft lemon yellow background, this carpet is an example of the eclecticism of Chinese weavings in ...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Big Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of antique 20th century Chinese hand painted porcelain vase. One has rim short light hair line inside, outside no hair line, s...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Gazing Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood).
Paneled seat with slightly curved armrests.
Great craftsmanship. O...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco German Metal and Glass Kabarett from WMF, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Deco German Metal and Glass Kabarett from WMF, 1920s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass...
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20th Century German Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese Banko Ware Art Deco Crested Bird Mounted Pottery Hatpin Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unusual Art Deco Japanese Banko Ware pottery hatpin holder mounted with a large crested bird and dating from around 1920. The earthe...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white to off-white round Japanese pottery vase, late Modern/Art Deco period, circa early-20th century Japan, 1921-1941. Vase has a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Deco Ladies Compact ceramic with bevel gilded mirror, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, circular Ladies Compact made in France, Circa 1920
The compact is very well made with a circular body having a hinged lid holding a circular bevelled mir...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original patina
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hu Boxiang Cigarette Calendar Poster, c. 1931
Located in Chicago, IL
The famous commercial advertising artist Hu Boxiang created this advertisement calendar poster for the British American Tobacco Company in 1931. Unlike other poster artists, Hu was k...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th century Chinese Carpet with Sculpted Border
Located in Savannah, GA
This 20th century Chinese carpet is unusual because it is an nearly square and it is monochromatic. The subtle sculpted border features a fretwork and bat pattern...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
20th Century Italian Bronzo Di Riace Head - Vintage Terra Cotta Sculpture, Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy.
Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Vintage Chinese Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depicting fashionab...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th Century Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head - Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, antique Asian oversized wall mount decorative Buddha head in a very large scale. Handcrafted in tropical wood and gilded, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Round Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Round Lacquer Box. Antique Chinese Round Lacquer Box used for special delicate sweets and or holding special jewelry. Art Deco period ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Lacquer
"Colette" Art Deco Style Bench by Roman Erlikh
By Roman Erlikh
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colette's design was inspired by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's classic work desk and realized with contemporary techniques.
Convex curvatures with constantly changing radius express structural clarity of the shape, guiding the eye along the lines...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Rare Art Deco Hand Hammered Bronze Sake Vessel
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare large 22" art deco sake vessel fashioned in hand hammered bronze from the Art Deco period, two pieces.
Handcrafted in a marvelous minimalist egg shape form.
This hand-hammered and wrought bronze vessel was discovered in Kyoto and was created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction. Opening at top and a tap inserted into its side base.
Total Height with the bronze base stand is 22" high.
Includes two (2) pieces: the bronze egg...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Corner Vitrines, Candle Photophores
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco corner vitrines or photophores for objects or candles. Painted and carved wood frame in deep green with carved glass. 1930's USA.
Ea...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Shanghai Deco Hatamen Cigarettes Poster, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed advertising poster for Nanyang Brothers Tobacco dates to the 1920-30s and melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the nuanced color and fine reso...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Madras Armchair in Moss Green by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in a high-gloss moss green lacquer. This flagship armchair from our collect...
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2010s French Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Industrial Chic Steampunk carved wood Art Deco sculpture.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Silver
Art Subjects: Abstract
Peri...
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20th Century Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Double Strand Jade Graduated Bead Necklace with 18-Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco double strand Jade hand strung graduated bead necklace with 18-karat gold, four diamonds and Jade on clasp. Measures: 27 inches long double strand, 14 inches tied.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Gold
Open Field Ivory Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
From the large output of Chinese carpets from Tianjin during the 1930s, only a very few are decorated by geometric patterns typical of the Art Deco period. Some of these extremely ra...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Vintage Chinese Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage poster for cigarettes from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depi...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Fabulous Indonesian Yogya-Silver Plate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Yogya-silver plate
Yogyakarta or Kotagede, 1935-1940, marked, (alloy) 800 and maker’s mark PH (Prawirohardjo, act. from 1935)
Diam. 27.2 cm Weight 454 grams
Th...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Art Deco asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Harald Nielsen, Vantot, Davidson, and Demetre Chiparus. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $70,083 while the average work can sell for $1,993.