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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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Style: Art Deco
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

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

Hotel Turtle Bell by BOJ Eibar Head and Tail Ring When Pressed
By Boj Eiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightful turtle - decorative when resting, however the piece winds and, after winding, when the tail or head are pressed a bell rings - a compliment to many spaces. As a decorati...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

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

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Style Green Gold Murano Glass Brass and Wood Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-kind pair of contemporary exclusive columns, entirely handmade in Italy combining a modern style with high-quality craftsmanship and rich materials: the plinths in handcraft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

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

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Bronze

Large Set of 1920s Yale Mortice Locks with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FABULOUS Large Set of 1920s Yale Mortice Locks with Plates. AMAZINGLY complete set! Probably made in the US, circa 1920-29. These are without doubt from the Art Nouveau/Art Deco Era. They were salvaged from the solid walnut doors, that were located in a Mansion in Dallas, that was built in 1929. They are all marked for ‘Yale’ “Made in the USA’, locks in black enamel and antique brass. The Set consists of: 1. Pair of Yale Mortice Locks with Recessed Door Plates. Suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick, but can accommodate a thicker door. (Top right). 1 Original working key. 2, Pair of Yale Mortice Locks with Flat Door Plates. Suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick, but can accommodate a thicker door. (Pair down 2nd on right). 2 Original working keys. 3. Large Yale Double Mortice Lock with both Door Plates. Also, it has the Yale Cylinder Lock insert. Suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick, but can accommodate a thicker door. (3rd down on the right). 1 Original working key for cylinder lock. 4. Pair of Standard Yale Mortice Locks with no Door Plates. Suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick, but can accommodate a thicker door. (Either side of the large one) 5. Yale External Mount Knob Lock with brass knob. (Bottom right) 6. Pair of Yale Mortice Lock Latch Levers for installation inside door frame with levers on the main insert to move latches either end to secure door in place. (On the left). In Total – there are 22 Pieces (including the keys) These were originally used in the Mansion we rescued them from, with the most UNIQUE hand-beaten bronze Handles/Knobs (which we have listed separately in this category). Also, we rescued these from the now demolished Mansion, along with the UNIQUE hand beaten Bronze Door Straps...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass, Enamel

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

Fantini Icona Polished Nickel 4-Hole Kitchen, Bar, Utility Mixer Faucet & Spray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantini Icona polished nickel 4-hole kitchen, bar, utility mixer faucet & spray, New in Box, Made in Italy. Gorgeous special order piece. See specs in im...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass, Nickel

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 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

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

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Wood

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Door Knocker Hardware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Door Knocker Hardware. Vintage Art Deco bronze door knocker hardware. Beautiful small metal decorative bronze door knocke...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

Rene Lalique Glass Panel "Fruits"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rene Lalique glass panel "Fruits" for the Oviatt stores in Los Angeles Size: 14" x 14" x 1".
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Glass

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

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

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

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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

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

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

Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...
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20th Century French Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

1930s Art Deco Bronze Panel Grapevines Original Patina
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze panel with decorative grapevines detail from the 1930s. The natural patina has been preserved. Please note, this item is located in our Los Angeles location.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Theater Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted finish made to look like bronze. Five half-dome torchiere up-lights create a dramatic effect when lit. Each dome is 7" diameter. Good quality iron work with large rivets and heavy cast iron back plate...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron, Metal, Wrought 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

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

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Stone

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

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Wire

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

Arbor Trellis Arch, Style of Winold Reiss
Located in Sharon, CT
This unusual and large trellis archway, was purchased from an estate on the south eastern shore of Connecticut. Hand-cut metal with some brass finish. 'Diorama' with vignettes of Co...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Metal

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

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 Bronze Storefront Archways
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco (American) bronze storefront frame (archways) with geometric design.
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20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Floral Motif Architectural Panel, Four Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, four available, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

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Enamel, Iron

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

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

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Marble

Antique Deco Fireplace, Inlaid Red and Yellow Marble, Rough, Early 1900, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and precious deco fireplace, composed of red (levanto) and yellow (siena) marble inlaid with geometric designs, wavy legs and pediment, well sculpted and ground. Composed of ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Breccia Marble

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

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Brass

White Salvaged Wood Window from Historic building in Oklahoma City 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Salvaged window was taken from the historic Harden School in Oklahoma City. The piece is in three pieces. 11 panes on each side, glass removed. The ce...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Wood, Paint

French Art Deco Carved Wood Decorative Floral Baskets Attributed to Sue Et Mare
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco carved and partially gilt wood decorative floral baskets with cascading fruit garlands attributed to French designers Louis Sue and Andre Mare. The pair was likely de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Wood

Phila Civic Centre Corbin Art Deco Push Plate Door Pull Set
Located in New York, NY
1931 Corbin signed bronze door pull and push plate set with emblems salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Centre. The push plate has the original lock. This pair is made for the front...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Two Pieces Art Deco Edge Protection for the Wall, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two pieces Art Deco edge protection for the wall, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enamelled.  
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass

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

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Bronze

Shoe Shop Mirror Advertising Sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes
Located in Chillerton, 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 Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
A large Art Deco architectural figure of a cast plaster stylized perched eagle.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

1920 Heavy Large Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Etched Glass Texas
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco bronze chandelier with etched glass from a 1929 school auditorium in Part Arthur, Texas. Cleaned and rewired. Priced each. Small quantity available at time of posting....
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Massive Art Deco Grade "A" Neon Advertising Sign
Located in Stockton, NJ
Massive and rare vintage Art Deco Grade "A" Neon Advertising sign. Heavy steel construction. Currently not wired for electric with a few minor breaks ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Metal

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

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Limestone

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

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Ceramic

A Set of Two Recessed Bronze Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular bronze inset handles with nice aged patina. 20th century, found in England. The handles each comprise two parts - and outer dish with an inner knob - all held in ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

1930s Four Bronze Pulls Art Deco Knobs Vintage Hardware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Decorative Vintage Hardware Four Bronze Pulls Knobs 2 diameter x 1 d Refer to all images.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze

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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