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
- 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
Phila Civic Ctr Art Deco Bronze Monolock Door Knob Set
Located in New York, NY
1930 Philadelphia Civic Center Art Deco bronze monolock door knob set. Two sets have a keyhole in the doorknob at time of posting. Please specify. Priced per set. Salvaged by Olde Go...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Phila Civic Center Carved Limestone Asia Frieze Eagle Imperial
Located in New York, NY
This unique frieze was formerly hung at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The building was erected in 1929 and was used for political conventions, sporting events, and o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Store Displays / Stands / Fixtures /Shelves
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Art Deco wrought iron store displays / stands / Fixtures /shelves, GARDEN, Classic Art Deco "waterfall" design, My guess, originally out of an old pastrie shop. Cand...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated.
A truly ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
$2,640
1930s Art Deco Cast Aluminum Urn Plaque Wall Panel from a NYC Building Facade
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco building wall panel plaque from a NYC building facade made of cast aluminum. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Finish may vary....
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large French Art Deco Stained Glass Panel for a Window or Door
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Torch Form Architectural Details
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid bronze with natural aged verdigris surface.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Art Deco Shop Window Display Stand A lovely piece, and so rare
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Brass
Historical early 20th century Lindbergh Viaduct Arch Bridge Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Historical Lindbergh Viaduct Bridge lights. Original Made in New York acrylic lampshades (or materials used at the time) - Lindbergh Viaduct bridge was built in 1927 and named after ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$26,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$128 Sale Price / set
49% Off
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
Materials
Marble
Paul Kiss 2 decorative elements Art Deco wrought iron door transom
By Paul Kiss
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mixed Art Deco Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
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
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Brass Mail Box Slot Cover, c. 1930's
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Dutch mail box slot cover, made of brass with the word Brieven which means letters. Made in the Netherlands between 1920's to 1940's.
Mail slot opening is approximately 5 i...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$176 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair of Classic 1930s Bronze Art Deco Entrance Railings
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of classic 1930s bronze Art Deco entrance railings bronze are designed in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright, and have polished hand rails and cluster supports. The pieces are thought to be from a bank...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
A large pair of iron panels with circle motif, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of large iron panels featuring a bold repeating circle motif, dating to around 1940. Likely used as architectural or decorative elements—possibly as grilles, room div...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Iron
Architectural Element Mayan Demon from the Aztec Room by Waylande Gregory
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An architectural element (demon lizard) designed by Waylande Gregory in the 1920's. This was culled from the Hotel President in KC, Missouri.
Gregory's most famous work at the Hotel President was the Aztec Room, the hotel's dining room, which he decorated in Mayan plaster-of-Paris reliefs as interpreted in an Art-Deco idiom. (2 photos of the actual room shown). Demon is painted in a terracotta color enamel.
This piece is an actual remnant of the Aztec room in which several of these Mayan demon lizards surrounded the upper wall crown...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
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
Materials
Brass
$211 Sale Price
20% Off
Mixed Relief Art Deco Tiles by Gilliot Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
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
Materials
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
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates.
Amazingly complete set!
Probably made in the US circa 1925-30.
These ar...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 / set
Art Deco Decorative Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Elegant Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
1.25 diameter x 1 tall
4 total
Preowned vintage condition.
See images provided please.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Metal Post Office Box Covers with Lock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gorgeous Art Deco style metal post office box covers. There are three available. The edges have a Greek key motif around the edges. A lock at the top i...
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20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Deco Plaster Relief of a Woman with a Greyhound Dept Store Installation
By Louis Icart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and a rare piece from the art Deco period. Fabulous relief of a scantily clad glamorous woman with a Greyhound that looks like it's in motion. The dog is leading the way ...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Ochre Glazed Relief Tiles, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful handmade tiles in rich ochre and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular designs. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. One tile set is divided in...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$4,686 / set
Solid Brass Gadrooned Corbel
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual Art Deco solid cast brass corbel in bell form with fluted gadrooning.
Very heavy. 20-25 pounds.
A bracket could be attached to the back so it cou...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian Hand-Painted Tile Panel from the Lobby of the Hilton Plaza, Miami Beach
Located in Miami, FL
Offering the last surviving ceramic art panel from the lobby of the Hilton Plaza Hotel in Miami Beach. Jackie Gleason was "Creative Consultant" for the ...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
White and Blue Flower Art Deco Glazed Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
By Le Glaive
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
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Art Deco Keyhole Plates Polished Nickel Skyscraper
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four highly stylized skyscraper design art deco keyhole plates 19 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide. Polished nickel plated cast metal.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Nickel
1931 Pair Art Deco Corbin Philadelphia Civic Center Push Plates
Located in New York, NY
1931 pair of Corbin signed bronze push plates with emblems salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Center. This pair is made for the front and back of o...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
A Large Set of 12 Art Deco Brass Door Finger Plates
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Set of 12 Art Deco Brass Door Finger Plates
There are 12 brass plates in the set, they are made in pressed brass and 3 have a swirl pattern, the 9 are reeded
The plates are...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Marble
$10,875 / item
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
Materials
Ceramic
Brass and Red Rope Barrier a Useful Piece from an Old Theatre
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Aluminum And Pyrex Glass Subway Light Covers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectual, art deco, subway light covers feature tubular aluminum frames with ribbed diffused, Pyrex glass shades segmented into 4 one foot sections by...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Hungarian Enamel Kosher Butcher Shop Sign
Located in New York, NY
Heavy and massive enamel Kosher butcher shop sign, Budapest, Hungary, circa 1920.
White, blue, and red enamel over iron, inscribed in the middle :"Or...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Classic Art Deco Bronze Grill Pair Available
Located in Ware, GB
These stunning bronze grills not only serve as a striking decorative element for any environment but also carry historical significance, having been salvaged from the prominent Berke...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
$11,806 / set
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
Materials
Iron
$1,494 / set
1929 'South America' Limestone Frieze Phila Civic Center
Located in New York, NY
This unique limestone frieze depicts a map of South America and formerly was part of the façade of the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1931 Art Deco Philadelphia Civic Center Corbin Bronze Push Plate
Located in New York, NY
1931 Corbin signed Art Deco bronze push plate with emblem and lock insert salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Salvaged by Olde Good Things f...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Shoe Shop Mirror Advertising Sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Shoe shop mirror advertising sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes.
This is a great and authentic piece, the sign has gold mirrored lettering on brown glass, the glass is set in a bl...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements
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
Materials
Steel
Jansen France Art Deco pair obelisks in polychromed wood circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Jansen France Art deco circa 1930 pair of obelisks in polychromed wood.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Art Deco marble fireplace with a French Louis XV influence. The jambs with carved inner rope moulding, carved wreaths and ber...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
$28,126
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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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