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
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Pair of French Art Deco Corinthian Column Taborets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Corinthian column-form taborets / end table bases in embossed brass over wood with floral and scroll design. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Roman Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome large Italian marble bust sculpture of Roman soldier from the early 20th century. Measures: 33" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Stunning Large Pot, Dated 1928 from Historical Estate in Beverly Hills, CA
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful handcrafted pot has a very important provenance, the estate of Gray Hall Mansion in Beverly Hills, California.
During the Hollywood heydays the famous signing of t...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
1930s Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1930s bronze and iron andirons from the Biltmore Hotel in NYC. in vintage condition well made and very heavy.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas.
Dimensions provided below are...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Art Deco Style Skyscraper Andirons Displayed in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
These custom Art Deco style andirons feature a stepped streamlined design with a inverted curve at the top of the structure. They are fully cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
Art Deco Ebonized Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely constructed Art Deco ebony pedestal. This solid wooden and carved pedestal has a pullout side and two open hole compartments. The pullout tray perfect to display a second it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
This set of eight wrought-iron armchairs is of beautiful quality and design, presenting a 1940s interpretation of the Louis XV style. The shield backs are gently curved and have a pretty, scrolled pattern within. The wide seats are raised on cabriole legs. The armrests and feet are also scrolled. The chairs are newly upholstered with contrasting blue and orange outdoor...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rockefeller Center Monumental Planters
Located in New York, NY
2 Pair of American Art Deco (1930's) monumental rectangular bronze planters (jardiniere) with a fluted design (PROVENANCE: ROCKEFELLER CENTER-PRICED PER Pair)
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Iron, Cast Iron and Brass Build-In Belle Époque Coal Burner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed to fit into a chimney mantel, circa 1930.
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unusual set of six hand-wrought iron chairs attributed to René Prou. The iron has a lovely, heavy feel and is painted glossy black. Traces of earlier greeny blue paint ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Two Extraordinary Nickel Door Handles with Opal Cut Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Two extraordinary door handles with opal cut-glass,
circa 1920s.
Brass nickel-plated.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Opal, Nickel, Brass
Art Deco Hand Rubbed Oak Pedestal with Exotic Green Rotating Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
This stately Art Deco pedestal was realized in the United States, circa 1940. It features banded cylindrical supports at each corner- resembling doric columns- that offer carved styl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Sandstone Wall Fountain in Art Deco Style
Located in Greding, DE
Wall Fountain in Art Deco-style with a high rising, tapering square shaft. At the upper part is a molded, geometric decor in the style of Art Deco. The basin is in the shape of a hal...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Tall French Sculptural Iron Abstract Art Piece, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French sculptural iron art piece in a motif of rings from the 1930s-1940s. This unique sculpture from France, standing at approximately 6.6 feet in height, has a playful abstr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Two Pieces Art Deco Edge Protection for the Wall, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two pieces Art Deco edge protection for the wall, circa 1920s.
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Wheeler Williams Attributed American Deco Lead Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful American deco sculpture of a nymph holding a dove, attributed to Wheeler Williams. 28" high unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Brass Scroll Andirons After Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Well designed and crafted brass scroll form andirons, clean, original ready to use condition. In the style of Raymond Subes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Torch Form Architectural Details
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid bronze with natural aged verdigris surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Shoe Shop Mirror Advertising Sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Shoe shop mirror advertising sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes.
This is a great and authentic piece, the sign has gold mirrored lettering on brown glass, the glass is set in a bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
French Art Deco Wicker Chaise
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco natural wicker and bentwood adjustable back chaise with separate footrest with light blue trim
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bentwood, Wicker
French 1950s Iron and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant rectangular coffee table with a wrought iron base, with original red paint, and a Carrara marble top. Raised on cabriole legs, and elaborate curlicued base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
Set of Four 1940s Chairs Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four charming wrought iron chairs of unusual design, attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux. The chairs are very well made; sturdy and heavy. They have newly-upholstered seats in r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Wrought Iron and Stone Art Deco Table, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, large and almost square table with a painted wrought iron base and a mottled black and white stone top.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Nickel Scroll Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of graceful Art Deco scroll motif andirons in a brushed nickel finish with black iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
3 French Art Deco Iron Swag Planters
Located in New York, NY
3 French Art Deco large rectangular iron jardinieres with swag design (PRICED EACH)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
French 1940s Wrought-Iron and Marble-Top Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s dining or center table. The wrought-iron base has a dark green finish. Original marble top, white with dark grey veins.
Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Sensational Rare Art Deco Andirons in Black and Gold
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of elegant Art Deco French andirons hand-forged with a black iron and gold brass sunburst. Stylish zig zag feet.
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Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Massive Art Deco Grade "A" Neon Advertising Sign
Located in Stockton, NJ
Massive and rare vintage Art Deco Grade "A" Neon Advertising sign. Heavy steel construction. Currently not wired for electric with a few minor breaks ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Baroque Wrought Iron Table by J.-C. Moreux - France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant wrought-iron dining table of baroque inspiration. The square top has serpentine edges and is made of perforated sheet metal. Shapely apron and cabriole legs ending in scrolle...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Art Deco Fire Screen
By Paul Kiss
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco wrought iron fire screen having hammered and gilded surface work and a central motif depicting a vase holding a bouquet of flowers. Attributed to French master metalworke...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spectacular Chinese Art Deco Style Fireplace France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful red-lacquered and gilt fireplace, with Asian inspired motifs. A statement piece!
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Italian Hand-Painted Tile Panel from the Lobby of the Hilton Plaza, Miami Beach
Located in Miami, FL
Offering the last surviving ceramic art panel from the lobby of the Hilton Plaza Hotel in Miami Beach. Jackie Gleason was "Creative Consultant" for the ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Nickel Andirons with Brass Flame Finial
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco polished nickel andirons with a stylized brass flame finials and cast iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Modern Nickel Plated, "S Form", Scroll Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scroll design andirons, nickel-plated with black iron.
Please feel free to contact us directly for any additional information or a shipping quote by clicking "Contact Dealer" butt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Italian Rosso Verona Marble Mantel
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite early 19th century fireplace mantel.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, 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
Pair Art Deco Brutalist Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair Art Deco andirons, constructed of cast iron with a faux bronze finish. Fine estate condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Trimmed Gates
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco wrought iron and gilt trimmed gates with ribbon and floral wreath designs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestal Attributed To Fag (marcel Vasseur)
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco pedestal circa 1930 in wrought iron attributed to FAG
Portor marble top.
In perfect condition
Width: base 30 x 30 cm marbre 28,5 x 28,5 cm
Height: 96 cm
Weight: 16 Kg
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Art Deco Split Reed Rattan Sofa with a Pair of Armchairs and original cushions with vintage leopard-decorated fabric. You may want to reupholster. Some people call this Sp...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Set of Two Recessed Bronze Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular bronze inset handles with nice aged patina. 20th century, found in England.
The handles each comprise two parts - and outer dish with an inner knob - all held in ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Fireplace
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO FIREPLACE
Composite stone Art Deco fireplace with a scagliola Marble effect finish. Produced in France in the 1930’s, this fireplace has a Demi lune top and great Art...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
1930s Four Bronze Pulls Art Deco Knobs Vintage Hardware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Decorative Vintage Hardware Four Bronze Pulls Knobs
2 diameter x 1 d
Refer to all images.
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Andirons
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the epitome of vintage charm and sophistication with this exquisite pair of Art Deco fireplace andirons, a splendid fusion of form and function. M...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Patinated Wrought Iron Art Deco Amsterdam School Fireplace Tools, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School fireplace tools.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Patinated wrought iron tools on matching stand.
In very good condition with ...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Decorative Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Elegant Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
1.25 diameter x 1 tall
4 total
Preowned vintage condition.
See images provided please.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Outdoor French Art Deco Style Club Chair Available in any Quantity or Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Outdoor French style club chairs. For years we tried to find, both, a good looking and comfortable outdoor chair and it seemed that if they were great in appearance, they were awful to sit in and conversely, if they were comfortable, they looked like your parent’s outdoor furniture from the 1950’s. Since Old Plank has been importing, ultra-comfortable French club chairs, for almost 30-years, it seemed like a no-brainer, to scratch build a French style club chair, that could be used outside on the patio. What we are offering on 1stdibs, is a club chair, that we have personally tested for 10 years outdoors, with no ill effects.
The wood chosen, is a hardwood called Red Grandis and is FSC Pure (Eucalyptus grandis), a plantation-grown from Uruguay and Is extremely durable and fungi resistant, independently tested in the UK by TRADA Technology. Our grey fabric is from Italy and is as nice to the touch, as it is good looking and best of all, water just beads off the Italian fabric. Our outdoor club chairs...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Wool, Mohair
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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