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.
1920s Georges Chevalier for La Maîtrise Rare Cabinet in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Georges Chevalier for La Maîtrise, cabinet oak, mahogany, glass, brass, France, 1925 Designed by Georges Chevalier for La Maîtrise, the decorative arts atelier of the Parisian depar...
Brass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Pink Glass Shade, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große, rosafarbene Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus der 1. Hälfte des vorigen Jahrhunderts - 1930er Jahre - mit 3-fach gestuftem Glasschirm in einem sehr schönen Zustand. Diese Stab...
Metal, Brass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Pink Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große, rosafarbene Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus der 1. Hälfte des vorigen Jahrhunderts - 1930er Jahre - mit 3-fach gestuftem Glasschirm und sehr schöner Aufhängung in einem sehr ...
Metal, Brass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian chandelier in the style of Barovier & Toso, combining richly textured crystal glass with a slender brass framework...
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Sideboard with Curved Front and Sculptural Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, walnut, Europe, 1930s This elegant walnut sideboard features a gently undulating front and softly rounded corners. Four central drawers are flanked by two cupboard doors,...
Walnut
An ART-DECO MODERNIST Ceramic TABLE LAMP in style of J.E. RUHLMANN, France 1930
By Emile Lenoble, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Besnard
Located in PARIS, FR
An Art Deco “Boule” Table Lamp – In the Style of Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, circa 1930 Art Deco table lamp featuring a spherical body in crackle-glazed ceramic, with subtle off-white a...
Ceramic
Art Deco Sideboard in Maple and Wood with Marble Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, maple, marble, Europe, 1940s This elegant sideboard features a broad facade with beautifully figured maple veneer and gently curved sides. The carefully matched grain cre...
Marble
Sculptural Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming little flower-shaped pewter vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Small flower-shaped pewter vase raised on a foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just A...
Pewter
Art Deco Pale Pink Frosted Glass & Burnished Brass Pendant, Sweden 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Art Deco Pale Pink / apricot Frosted Glass & Burnished Brass Pendant, Sweden 1930s This pendant light features a cylindrical shade made of pale peach-pink frosted glass. The sha...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, grünen Glasschirm und Quaste. Der Glasschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in ...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, rosanem Glasschirm. Der Glaschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in einem guten Zusta...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency. Art Deco glass and brass sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey, J.T. Kalmar, Schonbek, Fontana Arte, Swarovski
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Hollywood Regency and Art Deco style crystal wall lights by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s. Each sconce is composed of four molded and fa...
Chrome, Brass, Metal
Italian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Amber Coloured Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chest of drawers, walnut, glass, metal, Italy, 1940s. This elegant Italian chest of drawers features richly figured walnut, with expressive grain forming mirrored patterns across it...
Metal
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini Chandelier in Crystal 'Corteccia' Glass
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Venini, chandelier, crystal ‘Corteccia’ glass, steel, Italy, 1930s This very rare chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini features a broad, shallow bowl in beautifull...
Steel
Art Deco Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Brass hardware Glass cover Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired ...
Brass
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache with Cuban Cigar Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havanna Moustache with Cuban Cigar Arms Model C1930’s This is an outstanding chair, an amazing example of the iconic Havana moustache model. Th...
Leather
French antique early 20th century / Art Deco wall cabinet with mirror
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique early 20th century to early Art Deco transition era wall mounted cabinet. Sourced in France. Perfect for a bathroom or hallway. Made of solid oak with a simple, stepped ge...
Oak
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
This Art Deco ceiling lamp impresses with its nostalgic character and its extraordinary shape. The large, curved glass shade is in a warm yellow-beige and features a decorative, marb...
Metal
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pink Art Deco rod pendant light from the first half of the last century - 1930s - with a domed glass shade. This rod pendant light looks particularly good in tall historic apartment...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Grace Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant, Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming Swedish wrought iron lantern pendant attributed to Bjärkås Armaturer, dating to the 1940s. The lantern features a sculptural green-painted iron frame with elegant scrollwo...
Wrought Iron
Brass Cabinet with Semi Precious Inserts, Gardens Of India, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Cabinet with Semi Precious Inserts, Gardens Of India, Viya by Vikram Goyal Cabinet in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. Welcome to the captivating realm of...
Brass
A Lovely Pair of Original French Leather Club Chairs, Lounge Models, C 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Lovely Pair of Original French Leather Club Chairs, Lounge Models, Circa 1950’s This is a stylish pair of mid-century chairs that have a lot of charm. The all-original leather has...
Leather
Large Art Déco Pendant Light with chrome plated holder, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Art Déco Pendelleuchte mit Stabaufhängung und beigem, schön profiliertem Glasschirm mit brauner Marmorierung. Die Leuchte stammt aus der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrunderts (1930...
Metal
Vintage Swedish Ornate Wrought Iron Pendant Light, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish pendant light from the 1940s, featuring an elegant cream-painted wrought iron frame with intricate scrolling details and decorative green leaf accents. The oval sil...
Wrought Iron
Flower-shaped Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming small flower-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Small sculptural flower-shaped Diskometal vase raised on a foot * Designer: Just Andersen...
Metal
Vintage German Metal Graf Zeppelin Cigarette Case, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage German metal cigarette case or tin commemorating the legendary airship LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, which made its historic flights be...
Metal
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model Circa 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model in Caramel Circa 1950’s What a fabulous chair. Among the classics of French leather club chairs the chapeau de genda...
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Glass and Brass Sconces Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of vintage Art Deco wall sconces, featuring elegant amber-toned glass shades mounted on sculptural brass fittings. The combination of softly colored glass and warm b...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 1414, Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gorgeous Art Deco chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland during the 1930s. A very rare and early piece by Tynell is what makes it very special. It...
Brass
Swedish Rustic Wrought Iron Pendant Lantern with Textured Glass 1940's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming Swedish pendant lantern from the 1940s, crafted in green-painted wrought iron with decorative scrollwork and textured glass panels. The classic lantern silhouette is complem...
Wrought Iron
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca Set of Eight Dining Chairs Cane & Dark Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca, set of eight dining chairs, stained wood, cane, velvet, Italy, circa 1935 This set of chairs, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca circa 1935, embodie...
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Brass Ashtray, France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
## Description Elegant French brass ashtray dating from the 1940s, featuring an organic, sculptural shape and a beautifully detailed botanical handle inspired by a natural branch an...
Brass
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Striking Veining and Brass Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully figured alabaster, elegant proportions, and a warm, inviting glow. Some antique lights have a presence that never dates, and this alabaster pendant is a wonderful exampl...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca Milano in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca, sideboard, maple, walnut, Italy, 1930s This extremely elegant and meticulously made sideboard is a design by Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca Milano. It combin...
Maple, Walnut
Pair of Petitot Feather Sconces Art Deco with Signed Ezan Glass, France, 1935s
By Ezan & Petitot, Atelier Petitot
Located in La xara, VC
An elegant pair of French Art Deco wall sconces, the feather-shaped shades in thick frosted pressed glass with hand-applied gilt highlights along the central rib and barbs. Each shad...
Art Glass, Glass
Set of 2 French Pink Clichy Marble Patern Glass Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
2 French Pink “Clichy” marble coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.65 kg / 1.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Brass
Einar Bäckström Brass Desk Lamp, “Piano Lamp” Model: 7200, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish vintage brass desk lamp designed by Einar Bäckström in the 1930s, known as the “Piano Lamp.” The design features a distinctive angular shade, a gracefully curved adjustable...
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1930s This pair of European lounge chairs from the 1930s is defined by generous proportions and beautifully rounded forms. The curved b...
Velvet, Beech
Unique Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School 'Jellyfish' pendant lamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A unique and highly decorative Dutch Amsterdam School pendant lamp dating from the 1920s - 1930s, executed in wrought iron and an opaline glass lampshade. The lamp design drew its i...
Wrought Iron
Viennese Modernism: Josef Frank Ceiling Lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Impressive six-arm ceiling lamp from the Vienna Modernism period. The design is attributed to Josef Frank. Handcrafted from brass. 6 E27 sockets. Original parchment shades. Restored.
Brass
Rare Atmos Mantel Clock Jaeger Le Cultre 1946
By Woka Lamps, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vienna, AT
Serial# 11206, In 1928 a Neuchatel engineer called Jean-Leon Reutter built a clock driven quite literally by air. But it took the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop a few more years to conver...
Brass
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box.
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Alabaster Art Deco pendant chandelier ca 1920s Brass chain and brass ceiling cover. Weight: 4.80 kg / 10.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable ...
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Armchairs Oak with Sculptural Pointed Backs Pierre Frey Orange Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, oak, dark stained wood, Pierre Frey Medium Corail velvet, Europe, circa 1930 An expressive pair of armchairs defined by high backrests that rise to a soft central point. ...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Swedish Lantern, Wrought Iron with Frosted Glass, 1940s Patina
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish hanging lantern from the 1940s, featuring an ornate wrought iron frame with decorative scrollwork and a beautifully aged gold-green patina. The tapered lantern bod...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Chandelier to Georges Marius Boretti, Lyon, 1930
By Boretti De Lyon, G. M. Boretti
Located in La xara, VC
The sculptural frame features three finely cast and chased female figures, each seated on a stepped bracket. Each is draped in the antique manner and holds out a basket overflowing...
Bronze
Art Deco Iron and Wood Tray, France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Art Deco serving tray dating from the 1940s. The elongated oval design combines a reflective mirrored surface with a streamlined metal frame and contrasting dark wooden accent...
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Wooden Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs is defined by the beautifully curved armrests, which sweep around the sides and continue into the...
Fabric, Beech
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good original condition....
Ceramic
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Table Lamp in Crystal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, table lamp, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s Exceptional Barovier & Toso table lamp from the 1940s, crafted entirely from richly textured clear glass using the r...
Crystal
Art Deco French Pair of Angular Lounge Chairs in Wood and Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech and purple mohair, France, 1930s These French lounge chairs from the 1930s feature a strong architectural design with generous proportions, reminiscent ...
Mohair, Beech
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture / Paper Weight, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Evan Jensen, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco bronze sculpture / paper weight with amazing patina. Made in Denmark in the 1930s by an unknown designer and manufacturer. Great original condition.
Bronze
Pair of Antique Flared Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of Holophane prismatic glass pendant shades. c.1930 A beautifully matched pair of early Holophane pendant shades, each formed in clear ribbed glass that throws a glare-free, ...
Metal
Art Deco Young Women with Doves and Flower Baskets", G . M Boretti, France 1930
By G. M. Boretti, Boretti De Lyon
Located in La xara, VC
The sculptural frame features three finely cast and chased female figures, each seated on a stepped bracket. Each is draped in the antique manner and holds out a basket overflowing...
Bronze
French Art Deco “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
Art Deco Scandinavian Hanging Lamp in Brass & White Cased Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s ceiling light composed of a large brass top and an architecturally perceived 'staircase' inspired inner shade in cased white opaline glass. It was made an unknown maker in Sc...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Red Stained Walnut, Brass and Mirrored Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar cabinet, red stained walnut, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, 1940s This Italian bar cabinet from the 1940s is defined by its rounded shape and finely ribbed exterior. Executed in ...
Brass
Large Oval Pink Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large oval pink Murano glass mirror, in stock Contemporary oval mirror with a scalloped pink Murano glass frame and brass accents. Handcrafted by a team of artisans in Venice, Italy....
Brass
French Art Deco “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Original condition The picture is only for the photoshoot it is not included. Picture size max: H: 12cm B: 6,5cm
Nickel