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Art Deco Building and Garden 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
Solid Brass Pull Handle or Cabinet Handle Art Deco 13 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Art Deco inspiration Door and cabinet handle made of solid patinated brass, hand made in our workshops. Measure: 13 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Tolix 'Genuine' Vintage Steel Dining Chairs C1950's Hundreds to Choose from
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic European Tolix chairs with their original gold TOLIX labels. We have over (1500) Tolix chairs, stools and tables in stock, new and vintage Tolix. This set of (4) are near-m...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Era Garden Platinum Goliath Heron Crane Fountain Sculptures 6+ feet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent pair of life-size+ bronze Goliath Heron fountain sculptures from the Art Deco era. What sets these apart from all others is their silver pl...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial attributed to Sune Rooth, mid-20th century. Antique garden ornament from Sweden, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary Sun dial, with a c...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Classic Art Deco Style Garden Bench, 1939 Worlds Fair / Centrial Park / N.Y.C.
By area fabrication
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco Style Garden Bench manufactured by TORONTO FABRICATING CO. (signed in the heavy cast aluminum) Arm Height 28", This classic Deco style bench was originally design...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace by Ryan and Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace, produced in three solid blocks of marble. This stylish fireplace reflects the Art Deco style which fl...
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2010s Northern Irish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble

Salterini Mt. Vernon Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wrought iron chaise lounge, made by John Salterini, as part of the Mt. Vernon series circa 1940's. This example displays the skills of the master of this genre, in both design and craftsmanship. The chaise has a reclining back, and rear wheels. The frame is structurally sound, free of repairs, and the piece is fully functional. It is currently in old paint finish, and will need a cushion...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Black Enamel Wrought Iron Spring Wire Seat Garden Chairs, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 4 Art Deco Black Enamel Iron Conservatory Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs. Featuring a hand crafted Black enameled Wrought Iron framework, criss cross support, rounded Fleur de Lis...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originated in France in the early 20th century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using e...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originated in France in the early 20th century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using e...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality, available with its original hearth plate, a...
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1930s Scottish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards
Located in Buchanan, NY
These elegant French door guards from the early 20th century are a true work of art. Made from wrought iron, they showcase intricate neoclassical details that are both beautiful and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco pedestals, France, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco pedestals, France, 1940s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 122 cm diameter 38 cm
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Art Deco pedestals, 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Art Deco pedestals from the 1940s, Poland. Dimensions: height 106 cm / width 35 cm / depth 35 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Pull Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of art deco chrome and bakelite pull handles, circa 1940s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 2"D x 1.25". #3488
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

4 x Reclining and folding armchairs / table manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti
Located in WEERT, NL
Declining Folding seating set by Ico Parisi by Fratelli Reguitti. 4 x Reclining and folding armchairs / table manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti and designed by Ico Parisi, mid-1960s...
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1660s Italian Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Palisander

Art Deco Black Cast Iron Building Star
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco style building star. Made from cast iron. These were used under the roof line on brick buildings. One available. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC lo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A pair of large Original Art Déco door handles. France 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of large Original Art Déco door handles. Bronze, Glass. France 1930s. Heavy rare quality. The door handles can also be used horizontally as a towel rail for a bathroom area...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the thirties in France. The set is refinished and checked in our workshop. The old worn out wo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Reclaimed Art Deco French Stoneware Bidet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco French stoneware bidet. This early 20th century stylish bidet has a smooth square shape and light even craze, a lovely new addition for a bathroom in a contempor...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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 Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Art Nouveau Bronze Door Handle, 1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Art Nouveau bronze door handle, France, circa 1925. Ivy pattern. Solid bronze. Original dark brown patina. Measures: Height 10.2" (26 cm), width 4.3" (11 cm), 6.7" (1...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

A Rattan Glass Top, White Coffee / Cocktail Table, Heywood Wakefield Company
Located in Nashua, NH
An Art Deco Rattan glass top coffee / cocktail table, circa 1929, American, attributed to The Heywood Wakefield Co. of Gardner, Ma. This piece of rattan is also known as stick wicker...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wicker, Rattan, Reed

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 Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Salterini Mt Vernon Art Deco Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salterini Mt Vernon Art Deco Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee Chair Set - 2 Pcs. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Settee: 33...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

A Pair of Rare Rattan Dem Lune Tables Attributed to Heywood Wakefield Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare pair of Art Deco Rattan Demi Lune side tables attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company, Gardner, Ma., American, C. 1929, The tables are done in a white painted finish and a...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Reed, Wood

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

The Deco: A Transitional Carved Stone Fireplace in the Art Deco Style
Located in Chicago, IL
The Deco fireplace has a classic Art Deco-inspired profile, that is simple yet elegant. This fireplace works perfectly in either modern or traditional settings. With an 8" depth, it...
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2010s American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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 Building and Garden 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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

French Art Déco Edgar Brandt Style Fire Screen Wrought Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional Art Deco hand-forged iron fireplace screen, featuring linear details and scrolls with a beautifully hammered central three-dimensional floral motif, exceptionally finish...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart
Located in Redding, CT
Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart Inc. Classic item, use as a smoking stand or as a plant stand or even as a martini stand. This stand has some ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Art Deco Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stylish Art Deco alabaster urn shaped uplighter table lamp with carved bottom, Spain, 1930s. Elegant and classical design, highly decorative eff...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Reclaimed 1920s Oak Door with Frame & Architrave
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A strong and substantial reclaimed 1920s oak door suitable for interior or exterior use. This sturdy antique oak door includes an original frame and arc...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Pedestal Columns
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our stunning Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Pedestal Columns, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Made in the USA circa 1970’s, these columns have stood the t...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Leaf

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Large Bronze Modernist Cylinder Andirons, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Perfection.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

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 Building and Garden 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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

1920s Edwardian Style Oak Door with Frame & Architrave
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A strong and substantial reclaimed 1920s Edwardian style oak door suitable for interior or exterior use. This sturdy antique oak door includes an original frame and architrave for bo...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Art Deco Style Cast Stone Outdoor Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large Art Deco style cast stone outdoor planters with hexagonal openings.
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of Art Deco wrought iron doors, circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Old elevator doors/grids. In good general condition, some traces of use and oxidation France, Art Deco, circa 1925 Fruit basket at the top Dimensions...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Art Deco Fireplace Log Holder Andirons Dog 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of two dog andirons in solid green painted iron. They were used in a film of Pedro Almodovar.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendants by Philips, circa 1920. Finding one rare original light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. A...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

A pair of ART-DECO NEO-CLASSICAL Wrough Iron CLAUSTRAS ROOM DIVIDERS France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and poetic pair of "Claustras", Room Dividers, Interior Grids or Separations, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classic, structure with swaying wrought iron decoratio...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Large Antique Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window of Jesus Christ
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Jesus alongside the quote "I have set an example for you”. The vivid and bright colours of this stained glass panel make it qui...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Bring the understated glamour of the Art Deco era to a property with this stylish set of 1920s internal double doors. Each door features full length copperlight glazing within a stri...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors (12)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Bring the understated glamour of the Art Deco era to a property with this stylish set of 1920s internal double doors. Each door features full length copperlight glazing within a stri...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

c. 1900 Beveled Glass & Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 beveled glass & brass fireplace screen, American or English. Forty-two beveled glass panels set in brass channels contained in ornate, cast & tubular brass frame. 23.5" w....
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Art Deco Pedestals Abeto Douglas
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Art Deco, movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. 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 building and garden 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 $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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