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Art Deco Architectural Elements

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

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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Art Deco
White and Blue Flower Art Deco Glazed Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade tiles in white and blue glazed color. With an illustration of a large flower and some leaves. Manufactured around 1920 by Le Glaive, Belgium. These tiles would be charming d...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 60 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich brown and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 67 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 67 handmade antique tiles in rich brown and blue creme glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easel...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 30 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 handmade antique tiles in rich brown and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. One tile is divided in four squares, two brown and tw...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 200 Darkgreen Antique Tiles, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, blue and dark green colored with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium. On the tiles is in dark green and blue paint...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Mixed Art Deco Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mixed handmade tiles in rich brown, green and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed o...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Unique Sculptural Door Handle or Ornament in Heavy Bronze 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Door Handle or Ornament in Heavy Bronze, Presumably Dutch, 1930s. Unique and highly sculptural, this door handle / pull / ornament presumably comes from an Art De...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Early 20th century American building copper panels
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American building copper panels A rare and magnificent piece of American architectural history. In the style of art deco this matched pair of early 20th century c...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Copper

Pair of Bronze Art Deco Push and Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of Art Deco bronze cast push and pull door handles shaped like a horn. The original patina on a smooth surface of these sculptural door handles adds to its age. They will work i...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

1 of the 45 Green Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Deutsche Steingutfabrik, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade tiles in a beautiful green glazed color. Manufactured around 1920 by Nord Deutsche Steingutfabrik, Germany. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or inco...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Brown and Yellow Art Nouveau Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 192
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade relief tiles in warm brown and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or inco...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 25 Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1930s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of antique Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incorporated into a custom tile ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 34 Art Deco Tiles, Belgium, circa 1930's
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 34 Art Deco ceramic tiles, Belgium, circa 1930. Beautiful original antique tiles with a flower in relief. The tile shows a yellow and turquoise flower on a bright, green bac...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 30 Antique Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, circa 1925
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 amazing tiles in rich green and bright pink colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1925 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Tableau of 16 Green Glazed Relief Tiles Set by, Belgium
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Tableau of 16 handmade antique tiles  in rich green and pink glazed colors. Manufactured around 1900 in Belgium. One tile set is divided in four squares, each symmetrically designed ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Floral Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich purple and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular floral design. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium.  One tile set is d...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Italian Arabescato Marble Fireplace in The Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
An Italian Arabescato marble fireplace in the Art Deco style. The moulded jambs surmounted by plain frieze and shaped shelf above. Modern. Additional information: Shelf Width: 1363...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble

Mixed Relief Art Deco Tiles by Gilliot Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mixed handmade tiles in rich brown, green and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed o...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Colorful Antique Ceramic Tiles by Faiencerie de Bouffioulx, Belgium 1920s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Very colorful and unique handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Faiencerie de Bouffioulx, Belgium, 1920s Stylized design in wonderful bright colors green, pink, ochre and light blue...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 40 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 40 handmade tiles in rich yellow, green and brown glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

115 Art Deco Tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 115 original Art Deco handmade tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be cha...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Art Deco Shop Window Display Stand A lovely piece, and so rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Shop Window Display Stand A lovely piece, and so rare, this one was made by F Sage & Co London for Potter & Sons, both names are etched into one of th...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

Set of 14 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 14 antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles, S.A. Produits Céramiques de la Dyle in Wijgmaal, Belga). A beautiful relief and deep rich warm creme, sky blue, and g...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign A great piece of nostalgia
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign A great piece of nostalgia, this is the front of a large Exit sign from a cinema, the word EXIT would have b...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble

Early 20th C Pair of Art Deco Carved Black Marble Architectural Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Early 20th century pair of carved black marble with decorative red and green elements, previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...
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20th Century English Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble

Paul Kiss 2 decorative elements Art Deco wrought iron door transom
Located in NANTES, FR
Door transom or decorative element in wrought iron stamped P.Kiss Paris. Around 1930. Decor of basket of stylized flowers of very good quality and manufacture. In perfect condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Light Switch, English, Brass, Bakelite, On-Off, Early 20th Century, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique light switch. An English, brass and Bakelite on/off switch, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Distinctive form...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

Green Handcrafted Cast Iron Art Deco Stand for Christmas Tree, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This early 20th century, cast iron Christmas tree stand is especially crafted for small Christmas trees. It is perfectly Art Deco in sha...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron

Large French Art Deco Stained Glass Panel for a Window or Door
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco Stained Glass Panel for a Window or Door This is a lovely piece, it has very attractive leaded glass in beautiful autumn colours with a handsome dancer set i...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Art Glass

Set of 9 Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Muster, 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Recently lifted from its original home, this unique and antique set of Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With stylized design. These tiles would be charming disp...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Grilles
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very heavy and well-made pair of hinged wrought iron grilles or gates, painted red, with orange colored primer paint visible beneath in small areas...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

Brass and Red Rope Barrier a Useful Piece from an Old Theatre
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass and Red Rope Barrier A useful piece from an Old Theatre, the barrier is 2 brass columns with a red rope to joining them The posts are 42” high and 11” in diameter at the...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

Lotto Decori E Fregi in Metallo, Vintage
Located in Felino, IT
Lotto fregi e decori in metallo vintage. conservati originali. le foto fanno fede per numero pezzi e tipologia.
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Steel

Huge Modernist Adnet & Baccarat Door Handles Chrome Glass French Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful pair of huge French modernist Art Deco door handles designed and executed in the 1920s to 1930s in France most probably by Jacques Adnet in cooperation with Baccarat France...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Brass Door Finger Plate, Door-Furniture
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco brass door finger plate, door-furniture The finger plate is hand made in brass and has charming delightful nude, a classic from the era ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

1 of the 40 Art Deco Glased Relief Tiles by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 40 amazing set handmade tiles in rich brown green and bright blue colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 79 Unique Antique Green Wall Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 79 pcs. exceptional antique greem wall tiles, Le Claive, Belgium circa 1920. With a wonderful rich pattern. The dimensions per tile are 4,7 inch (12 cm) × 4,7 inch (12 cm)....
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Unique Panel of antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium. In a warm red/brown color. The dimensions per tile are 5,9" (15 cm)× 5.9" (15 cm). The dimensions of the border tiles...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 36 Unique Antique Tiles, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, red brown colored with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Societe Morialme circa 1920, Belgium The dimensions per tile are 5.9" (15 cm) x 5.9" (15 cm). Please note that the piece is for 1 piece! more pieces available. Also border tiles...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Black Marble Art Deco Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual Art Deco style fireplace in black marble. The triangular, panelled jambs surmounted by panelled frieze and reeded shelf. A copy of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble

1 of the 22 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 22 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, Le Claive, manufactured around 1920. The dimensions per tile are 4,7 inch (12 cm) × 4,7 inch (12 cm) . Please note that the piece ...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 30 Glazed Ceramic Art Deco Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 30 original Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incor...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 150 Antique Dark Red/Brown Ceramic Tiles by Morialme, circa 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Recently lifted from its original home, a set of antique tiles from the early 20th century. With a beautiful geometric stylized design. Manufactur...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

One of the Six Sets of Four Ceramic Tiles with Angels, circa 1930
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 4 handmade tiles with 4 different stylized angel/putti designs in very light blue with white back ground. Manufactured around 1930 in Hasselt "Majoli¬ques d...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

60 Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large set of unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern, Hemiksem circa 1940, Belgium. The dimensions per tile are 4,7 (12 cm)× 4,7" (12 c...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Large Quantity Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of exceptional antique wall tiles, with a wonderful rich Art Deco pattern. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) x 4.7 inch (12 cm). P...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Glass Radiator by Rene Coulon for Saint Gobain
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Glass radiator, model Radiaver designed by Rene Coulon (French architect) for Saint Gobain. Double glass plates and lighted feet. Designed in 1937 for the ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Wire

1 of the 30 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1949
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, manufactured circa 1945, Le Claive Belgium. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) × 4.7 inch (12 cm). Please note that the pi...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Metal and Brass Decorated Handles by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal and brass decorated handles by Reggiani, 1970s Pair of round handles in brass and metal. On both sides of the door pulls there are blue and black decoratio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Metal, Brass

Fence Element, Attr. Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Fence element with gold patinated decors in the form of doves, shells, and a central female figure. For comparable pieces see Lit.: Francois Baudot: Gilbert Poillerat maitre ferronni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron

Wrought Iron Art Deco Pergola, France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and very pretty octagonal Art Deco wrought iron pergola, decorated with geometric motifs. Riveted zinc roof. Original red paint.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Architectural Elements

Lovely Handcrafted Cast Iron Art Deco Tree Stand for Small Christmas Trees Only
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yourself or for family and friends. This is one of such items. This early 20th century, cast iron Christmas tree stand...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Style Polished Steel Firebasket
Located in London, GB
Art Deco style polished cast iron firegrate, with flutes and ring design to front. Measures: Width at front: 630 mm 24 ¾" Width at back: 570 mm 22 ½" Height: 565 mm 22 ¼" Depth: 290...
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19th Century Antique Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Brass Letter Box
Located in London, GB
A brass Art Deco letter box with sprung flap. Aperture width: 7 inches - 17.5 cm. With original fixing bolts.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

Architectural Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The jambs and frieze with moulding throughout, surmounted by moulded shelf. Unusually deep design for the style adding th...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble

Architectural Iron Art Deco Windows, Set of 4
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional set of 4 Art Deco windows. The 2 large windows from the set with swiveling side element also have the original Art Deco stained glass. D...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron

20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Marble, Brass

Art Deco architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Belgium, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Societe Morialme, and Albert Chase McArthur. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $903.

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