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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
Pair of Rails in the Manner of Brandt
Located in London, GB
A pair of French walnut and fer forge rails or gates in the manner of Edgar Brandt. These could be adapted accordinly.
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Outdoor Reclining Chaise with Metal Foliate Motif
Located in New York, NY
Very nice example of outdoor, poolside, or patio furniture, reclining chaise with four backrest positions. The metal frame has incised bark detail, an...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Gothic Revival Stone Planters, UK 1940s
Located in London, GB
These stunning large 1940s gothic urns are a stunning pair, with great weathering and extremely stylish. These would make an excellent centre piece in the garden, hand crafted in sto...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Tall Metal Wrapped Mirror Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra tall vintage mirror panels wrapped in hammered metal. Available as set of 3 or individually.
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Sheet Metal

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
Located in Oakland, CA
An early Art Deco bronze nude sculpture of a Dancer by Affortunato Gory. This is one of the most spectacular pieces we have been able to offer. The darkly gilded patina is smooth and flawless, highlighting all the delicate features of the subject. Note her lovely face, perfectly rendered hands, and feet (the details many sculptors do not execute so deftly). Her elaborate headdress has great texture, and the alabaster ball...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Rare Sculpture of a Panther Bunting Signed André Vincent Becquerel
Located in New York City, NY
A rare and fabulous French Art Deco large bronze signed sculpture of a bunting panther by Andre Vincent Becquerel, French, 1893-1981 This lovely cast, in a warm dark brown patina with green undertones is sculpted with highly stylized anatomical details. The sculpture rests on self base. Becquerel's favorite subject matter was cats. He often captured them in a natural setting, stretching, stalking, clawing at a tree stump or walking in tandem. The model offered here with the panther bunting/rubbing against a stump of a tree is a rare version. This innate feline behavior is seen as a sign of affection, or of a transfer of their scent to claim territory or marking you as a friend. Becquerel was born in northern France. He attended the École des Beaux-arts in Paris and studied in the ateliers of Hector Lemaître and Prosper Lecourtier, the Animalier sculptor. He also worked with Charles Valton, who had studied under both Barye and Fremiet, two other renown animalier sculptors. He began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1914 and continued to do so for the rest of his career. In 1944 Becquerel was awarded a bronze medal by The ‘Artistes Français’ and a gold medal in 1945. In 1952 he won the Prix de l’Yser, which made him hors concours and thus above the future competition process. Cubist, Impressionism, Expressionism, Futurism, Modernism, Realism, Cubism, Piero Palazzolo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Art Deco Rattan Porch Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
A highly stylish Art Deco inspired rattan sofa and club arm lounge chair. The set will make a statement on any porch or patio. Measures: Sofa: AH 23.38, SH 11 3/8 w/o cushion Chair: 31.5 H x 27 D x 23.5 W / ah 23.75 / sh 16.5 / sh 11.5 w/out cushion Rattan, wicker, bamboo, stick wicker sofa and...
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1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Rattan

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....
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s. Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Reclaimed Art Deco Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good condition Art Deco period pedestal basin by Shanks. Reclaimed from a house in Surrey, UK.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Robert Lewis Set of Four Lounge Chairs Studio Crafted Santa Barbara, CA. 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
Robert Lewis suite of four lounge chairs hand made in his studio below Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California in the 1930s. Thre...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Group of Panthers by the French Artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful bronze Art Deco group of two panthers by the French artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues. The sculpture has a lovely patina and stands on a Portoro marble base with onyx i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

2 Garden Pots in White Painted Concrete, Black Striped, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 garden pots in white painted concrete, black striped. wear and tear circa 1930/1950.
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco towel holder, circa 1920s Brass parts polished and stove enameled Massive glass.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Wylie R. Dallas Texas Roped Iron Furniture Chaise 1940s San Antonio Texas
Located in Camden, ME
A keyhole backed outdoor lounge from W. R. Dallas's line of Texas Roped Iron Furniture. Founded and patented in 1929 in San Antonio Texas this is a very popular Texan furniture. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Beach Umbrella with Steam Ship Motif
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco beach umbrella produced by the Troy Sunshade Co. circa 1936. Highly stylized streamlined silkscreened graphic yellow and black ocean liners steaming through the waves against a brilliant orange sky. Cotton canvas duck on aluminum wire frame mounted to a two-part green stained oak pole. Original label present. From the collection of NYC antique...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle This bucket is a very attractive helmet shape, it is made in beaten copper with riveted hooped brass handles The scuttle i...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals with Green/Black Marble Top
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco three-legged pedestals in wrought iron with dark green "Tikal" marble hexagonal tops (marble found in Guatemala). They portray a distinguished yet...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco andirons are artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind., and thus have a definite hand-crafted feel to them. The stylized Greek key form is copper pl...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Iron

Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Handle Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of Art Deco fire tools in blackened iron with polished nickel blade handles and feet. Set includes stand, broom, tongs/poker, and sho...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Nickel

1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender   The Knight has been cast in iron & finished with an enamel lustre glaze The head of the Knight opens up to reve...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Quirky Model Owl Iron Andirons with Grate
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Quirky model owl iron andirons with grate This is a very unusual pair, the owls are blacksmith made with yellow glass balls fitted in the eye sockets These are a Heavy pair of ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

American Art Deco Pine Mannequin Displays
Located in New York, NY
2 American Art Deco stained pine mannequin panel figures of man and woman with arms akimbo (PRICE EACH) (2 similar CER086A).   
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century sp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Brass

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco patio lounge chair pair and Loveseat set consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative Streamline speed arms. Both the chairs and t...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Deco Style Brass Pedestal Art Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 inch tall brass metal stand in the deco style - smoked glass top. A compliment for sculptures, vases, etc.
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Reclaimed Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco burr walnut fire mantel. This very unusual burr walnut fire surround is inlaid with strips of white Bakelite. The clear lacquered finish adds to its design. Thi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut, Bakelite, Wood

1930s Art Deco Style Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s Art Deco style mahogany fireplace The fireplace is superior quality, it has a deep mantle shelf supported from the shelf below on turned ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Reclaimed Wood

Royal Doulton Jardinière on Stand
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco Royal Doulton fully marked jardinière on stand. Dark cobalt blue with green and brown ground and pink flowers. Planter on stand from th...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden 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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Art Deco Turquoise Tile and Wrought Iron Pedestal Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco turquoise tile and wrought iron pedestal table, with exquisite enameled 18-inch circular top on a tapering wrought iron pedestal resting...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Leinfelder, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco wrought iron table having classical X-form arrow base, with glass top. Currently in older white paint finish, glass top has damage, top is ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Craftsman Hand-Forged Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, hand-forged, andirons feature a sprouting mushroom motif.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original Art Deco period fireplace surround. Measures; 110 cm EW 43.31 inch 102 cm EH 40.16” 55 cm IW 21,65” 63 cm IH 24.8” 24 cm S 9,45” Art Deco Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

American Art Deco Chromed Metal Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco Streamline fireplace tool set in chromed metal. The set is comprised of four tools and their matching stand. Made in th...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome

Attributed Raymond Subes Iron Panel (2 Available)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hand forged iron panels, circa 1945, attributed Raymond Subes. Two available, each about 5’ tall and 12” wide. Priced per panel.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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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.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron

Dachshund Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial pair of Art Deco dachshund andirons in a patinated bronze finish.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was reclaimed from a large house in North London. The marble is of beautiful quality, showcas...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original vintage Art Deco period antique fireplace surround made of the bespoke burgundy marble stone: Comblanchien. A marble that one find back in plenty historical landmarks. It ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

American Art Deco Iron Fire Grate with Andirons
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco 3-piece iron fire grate comprised of a curved iron slat grate resting on two independent andirons.  
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Two Primavera Madeline Sougez Painted Terracotta Vases
Located in Sharon, CT
Two primavera vases in terra cotta designed and signed by Madeleine Souges. The larger: 9 1/4"(23.5cm.) high x 8 1/4(21cm.) diameter. The smaller: 8 1/4"(21cm.) high x 7"(19cm.) diam...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Art Deco Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

French Art Deco Iron Café or Bistro Circular Dining Table with Perforated Top
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco iron café or bistro circular dining table with perforated top.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Unusual Sculptural Iron Garden Lounge Chair Manner of Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual sculptural iron garden lounge chair manner of Jean-Charles Moreux, wonderful design, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

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

Art Deco Wall Mount Planter Attributed to Molla
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wall mount planter in cast aluminum, attributed to Molla. Scroll form body with shell top, having three planter rings, each ring 5.5 inch di...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Martin Turbinator Art Deco Industrial Machine Age Electric Salon Hair Dryer Work
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Martin Turbinator Model 15 Art Deco floor hair dryer. Made by the Martin Brosthers Electric Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Working condition Measures: 24.5" x 18.5" x 66" H, li...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Rare 1922 Hand Painted Hungarian Hand Painted Security Anti Looting Door Hungry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Hungarian hand painted security door dating from 1922 used for stopping looting after the war ...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Art Deco Carved Column Pedestal Stands
Located in North York, ON
Original French antique Art Deco pedestal stands restored by the Carrocel artisans. Restored in a rich dark walnut finish with black marble tops. Price includes complimentary curb...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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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