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
- 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.
Style: Art Deco
Color: Beige
Deskey Style Art Deco Polished Nickel Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of polished nickel fireplace tools in the manner of Donald Deskey. Set includes stand, poker, and shovel.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
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.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Solid Brass round Cabinet Handle engraved Ø 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Art Deco inspiration
Door or cabinet handle made of solid brass patinated and engraved.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Marble Bathroom Washbasin with Mirror
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive English Art Deco style marble washbasin with accompanying original mirror splashback, manufactured by John Bolding and Sons, 19th and 20th century manufacturers of high...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
3 Chairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 chairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Equestrian Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Set of polished nickel Art Deco fireplace tools with horse head handles. Set includes stand, poker, shovel, tongs and brush.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1830s French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
Nautilus Seashell Pottery Jardiniere or Cachepot Flower Plant Holder Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A cream off-white ceramic cachepot jardiniere plant or flowerpot holder with nautilus seashell design and scalloped edge, Art Deco period, circ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Fountain in Marble, Year: 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Fountain: Marble Roso Verona
Rosso Francia marble, also known as Rouge incarnat or Languedoc, is a historical French marble used since the 19th century for churches and noble palace...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Style Cream Lacquered Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style cream lacquered pedestal having hexagonal skyscraper shape with mirrors on two sides. Measures: 42.5" H x 23" W x 11" D.
Dealer:...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
Jacques Adnet 'in the Style of' Fireplace Screen in Glass and Brass, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet ( in the stle of ) elegant fireplace screen in glass and brass, circa 1950
dim replié : 63 x 56 x 20 cm.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Towel Holder, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Towel holder Vienna around 1920s.
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
France Armchair, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
They are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Armchair 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
They are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Firescreen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and expressive Art Deco fire screen handmade of silver enameled scored steel and having a fan form.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Column Pedestal Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp on column pedestal, Spain, 1930s
This Art Deco period alabaster floor lamp has an elegant neoclassical design. The Urn urplighter lamp stands on a column pedestal stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
3 Cubist Art Deco Style Musicians Large Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Cubist Art Deco style musicians sculptures in ceramic. These large statues are done in a French technique called Craquele (crackle ware). They are signed and numbered “N.R” (Natacha Roche). Groups of ceramic musicians...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French Industrial Iron Folding Bistro Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming little French industrial folding bistro table or garden patio table constructed from iron. Lovely patinated finish with smooth rolled edg...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Amazing presence. Being ver...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Bathroom Set 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco bathroom set made by Belgian brand Royal Boch.
made of white porcelain.
This set includes a big shelf, a small shelf, toothbrush holder, s...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Two Tone Plain & Bronze Mirrored Fireplace with Crystal Florets
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco fire place was realized in the United States circa 1940. It features a volumetric rectangular form composed of two tones of ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1940s Brass Greek Key Architectural Element
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s long solid brass Greek key architectural element. Recently polished in a satin brass finish. There are 4 pre drilled holes for mounting (mounting har...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Art Deco Hammered Watering Can, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco hammered watering can, circa 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Glass Base / Brass Italian Fire Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and beautiful art deco style set of four piece solid brass handle / glass base Italian fire tools on stand with art deco detail tops resting on sq...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Concrete Planter circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco concrete planter circa 1930
Although this planter is completely functional, there are numerous breakages (mainly on the balls), gaps and cr...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Pair of Art Deco Channeled & Arch Design Oval Garden Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco channeled & arch design oval garden urns
USA, Circa 1930s
Each one of cast aluminum with continuous arch and channel design, raised o...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Albaster Lamp Neoclassic Column Vintage, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Neoclassic column early 20th century Art Deco Albaster lamp
French vintage alabaster column lamp with beautiful veining.
Very soft and warm light in your interior, patio or garden....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rare French Wrought Iron 'Birds Nest' Planter Jardiniere
Located in Sharon, CT
A unique French Planter with personality, of abstract form with two baskets, constructed of hand wrought iron and in the original 'garden' green paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Agate Handled Presentation Trowel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver and agate handled presentation trowel in the Art Deco style, boxed; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection
This exceptional antique George VI agate and sterling silver trowel has a triangle, angular shaped blade in the Art Deco style.
The anterior face of the blade features an extended protruding angular border embellished with bands of tooled decoration.
The ornamentation to the blade incorporates the contemporary engraved presentation inscription:
'Presented to The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman Gilbert Oliver, J.P. upon Laying the Foundation Stone for the New Artillery Barracks, 7th July 1938'.
The reverse of the blade is plain and unembellished, apart from the featured hallmarks.
This sterling silver presentation trowel...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Odeon Style Chrome Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Odeon style chrome Fender
A superb design and quality piece, the fender is a good quality piece, it is has a odeon stepped corners in brass
The fender is in good used c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Marc du Plantier, a Bench and Two Armchairs in Wrought Iron, circa 1936
Located in Paris, FR
Bench, circa 1936
In wrought iron with green patina, slightly enveloping backrest decorated with the monogram JH, armrests with openwork cuffs resting on tapered legs. Covered with ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Brass Can with Wicker Handle Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass can with wicker handle around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Unique Beige Czech Art Deco Pedestal, Original Condition, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unique Art Deco pedestal.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Tall Mirrored Obelisks with Etched Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of tall obelisks made of distressed mirror panels with French bevelled edges and floral etched design.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror
6 Art Deco Brass Casement Widow Stays
Located in London, GB
A run of six Art Deco brass casement widow stays each with a matching pins.
Each stay has 5 holes for adjustment of the angle of the window.
The back of each stay is marked W R...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs by Ritts Tropitan , Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Art Deco bamboo armchairs by Ritts Tropitan Las Angeles Ca. Attributted to Paul Frankl, stunning pair of club or armchairs, bamboo frames in exc...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
French Art Deco Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen with Arrows
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Neoclassical style wrought iron fireplace screen with Arrows.
Beautiful period French Art Deco Neoclassical style wrought iron fireplace screen or fire screen with ar...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 1920s French Faux Bamboo Wrought Iron Garden Bench
Located in London, GB
A rare 1920s French faux bamboo garden bench crafted in wrought iron with latticework metal seat. A very beautiful bench.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grand Art Deco Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) is one of a kind. It has been executed in Brocatelle d'Espagne marble with Black Belgian Mazy marble details. The angel head and the caprico...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Gold Lacquered Floral Wall Panel
By Pierre Bobot
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco (1930s) large cream and gold lacquered painted stucco on wood wall panel depicting birds within a floral design. (signed: PIERRE BOBOT)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco, Lacquer
Art Deco Polished Nickel Spire Topped Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco polished nickel andirons with curvilinear base and stylized steeple spire finial. On display at 200 Lexington Ave...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Set of French Art Deco Fireplace Andirons in Polished Chrome and Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of andirons capture the height of the Art Deco period with their architectural look of skyscrapers glistening in the sun. The glass rods are in clear and a rose-gold...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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....
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French 1940s Apartment Gate Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Patinated and gilded wrought iron apartment gate from circa 1940, attributed to Raymond Subes.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 6 French Art Deco Iron Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Art Deco outdoor white painted iron folding round back arm chairs with slat wood seat and back.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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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