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.
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Style: Art Deco
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.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Garden Furniture circa 1930 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1930 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens;
Including a folding table and 4 armchairs
Good general condition, funny patina on ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Carved Stone Figure of a Woman with an Urn C1930
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved stone figure of a woman with an urn on her shoulder. She is smiling and looking quite pleasant. All work is hand chilseled. In excellent antique condition with m...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Restored Brown Pedestal Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Made Out of Oak, Art Deco
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique Art Deco pedestal.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Restored.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Weathered Garden Sundial
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered garden sundial
This sundial base is made in a cast composite with flint chippings
The pedestal is rectangular and the sundial is made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster tall urn lamp Spain with leaves motifs, Spain, 1930-1940.
This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with foliage c...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Charles Dudouyt, Art Deco Oak Pedestal, France, C. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Polished oak pedestal designed by Charles Dudouyt for La Gentilhommière
This tall pedestal by the famous, early twentieth century furniture maker Charles Dudouyt possesses a remarka...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Walnut Green Marble Topped Pedestal Stands
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Walnut, Gold Gilt Bronze mounted pedestals with Italian Green marble tops and mirrored backs circa 1920-1940
These are a ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rails in the Manner of Brandt
By Edgar 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Style of Raymond Subes Gilt Iron Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco gilt forged iron wall mount console in the style of Raymond Subes. Measures: 48" wide x 19" deep (21" deep overall) x 28" high.
This console has no top.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Craftsman Hand-Forged Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, hand-forged, andirons feature a sprouting mushroom motif.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988). Golden patina on iron.
François Baudot (1998) "Gilbert Poillerat: Maître ferronnier" p. 228.
Francia, CIRCA 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Copper
1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco deck chairs, aluminum and new cow leather upholstery,
Italy, c. 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large Pair Of French Art Deco Garden Urns
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of French Art Deco Garden Urns.
Offered is a handsome pair of French Art Deco cement garden urns that are painted a matte white color with blue interiors and date to the 1...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Art Deco Cement Concrete Scalloped Geometric Garden Planter Pot - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Art Deco Cement Concrete Stone Geometric Garden Planters Plant Pot. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 22" W x 8.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brown and Yellow Art Nouveau Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 192
By Gilliot
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
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Bronze Nickel Greyhound Dog Monumental
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Monumental life size French bronze Nickel finish Greyhound statues.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
An Art Deco Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An English limestone fireplace in the Art Deco style. Modern.
Shelf Width: 1287 mm | 50 ⅝"
Overall Height: 1125 mm | 44 ¼"
Opening Height: 965 mm | 38"
Openi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
2 Art Deco Rattan Planters, circa 1920/1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco rattan planters circa 1920/1930
Good general condition, some gaps.
2 armchairs and a table in the model are also on sale in other advertisements.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Decorative Fireplace in Ebony Wood White Carved Elements and Peacock Design
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Decorative Fireplace in Ebony Wood White Carved Elements and Peacock Design
Alexander's Collection Peacock decorative fireplace (limited edition, only 10 pieces) was used as an exhi...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Stylish Art Deco Beaten Brass Fire Screen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Stylish Art Deco beaten brass fire screen
This is a charming and stylish screen, the screen it has diagonal design to the front with an off set brass handle
The screen is good qu...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920s French Cast Iron Jardinieres with Original Purple Paint
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of unique round cast iron jardinieres attributed to Deville & Cie of Charleville, France. The casting has a floral detail. There is drainage below for permanent planting.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of green and gold patinated iron andirons made by Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988).
France, circa 1940.
Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Fer...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The "Leif" is a powerful piece inspired by the celebration of life itself. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
1950s Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
American 1950s Ficks Reed bent bamboo lounge chair with unusually well maintained and preserved original channeled canvas upholstered cushion, magazine pocket...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs
iron on gold leaf
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 disposal.
Pushing th...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
1920s Art Deco Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart Art Deco wooden fire mantel dating from the 1920s. Made in walnut, this reclaimed fireplace has a rich colour that’s perfect for a period pr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
1930's Teal McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage 1930s McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
This stunning 1930s McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter is a beautiful example of American Art Pottery, featuring a rich...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century andirons in hand-hammered Iron. The pieces reflect both Modern and French Art Deco design and the work of the great French ironworkers including Raymond Su...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Historical early 20th century Lindbergh Viaduct Arch Bridge Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Historical Lindbergh Viaduct Bridge lights. Original Made in New York acrylic lampshades (or materials used at the time) - Lindbergh Viaduct bridge was built in 1927 and named after ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Square Cement Planters (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant pair of 20th century art deco cement planters. The planter has a beautiful touch of weathered patina. The pair are perfect for displ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble
Andirons with Sphinx
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old beautiful andirons with sphinx: first mold, interesting price.
ref. O/4389
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ironstone
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...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular Dolphin Door-Handle Sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. A breathtaking and large-scale dolphin door-handle sculpture, crafted in hammered bronze, originating from France in t...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hammered Brass Drawer Pull 13 cm Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This solid brass drawer pull belongs to the Art Deco collection. Entirely handcrafted in our workshops, it features a subtle contrast between two finishes: a hammered brass strip wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Hammered and patinated brass door pull 78 cm Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This large door pull in solid brass embodies a refined and understated aesthetic, inspired by the clean lines of the Art Deco style. With its 78 cm length, it is ideally suited for g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Cast Iron Decorative Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These Art Deco cast iron panels were made for Regis House, a site developed by the well-known property developer Rudolph Palumbo in 1933. Regis House was a ground-breaking office bui...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Decorative Brass Art Deco Fireplace Fire Tools
Located in London, GB
A set of decorative brass Art Deco fireplace fire tools with fine lattice-work and beading to handles and sphere finials uppermost. The set comprises of a poker, tongs and shovel. T...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast brass andions with a total nautical theme. Anchors are the main feature with dolphins at the base and rope all represented in excellent castings.
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Art Deco Period Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Art Deco period marble fire surround. Constructed in Campan green and white statuary marble, this unusual fireplace showcases a carved centre tablet and fluted jamb...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Embrace is a powerful sculpture representing a sense of family, strength and sense of whole. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Painted Art Deco Glass Internal or External Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed 1920s painted Art Deco glass door makes a stylish internal door or external door with its striking sunburst glazing detailed at the...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
Rare Set of 12 Hand Painted French Art Deco Dining/ Cafe/ Garden Chairs, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original ensemble of 12 early 20th century or French Art Deco / Early Mid-Century Modern hand painted wood dining, cafe or garden chairs. The pieces have a stunning appearanc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
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
Materials
Metal
1940s Patio Set with Talavera Tile Inlay
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming garden set comprising three delicate, painted iron armchairs and a table with a tiled top from Talavera (Toledo), Spain.
Dimensions provided below are for the chairs. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
56" Tall Bronze Deco Statue Fashioned After "Starfish" by Starfish D.H. Chiparus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking Art Deco floor statue is a large-scale bronze reproduction (56" tall) inspired by Demetre Chiparus's iconic 1920s masterpiece "Starfish." Standing nearly five feet tall...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 1950s Iron and Pink Marble Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco table with a painted iron structure. The top, with rounded corners, is made of a thick slab of pink marble, which slots into the apron. Raised on cabriole legs, each...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Art Deco Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of black and green patinated iron andirons. By Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988).
France, CIRCA 1940.
Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Ferron...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco rattan sofa, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
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.