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
French Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Door Knocker, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze door knocker by CAMION Freres, Vivier-au-Court, France, ca.1920. Silver-plated bronze. Cornucopia filled with fruit. Dimensions of the bigger piece placed on t...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
PT/AD/10 Engraved brass cabinet pull , 30cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
The PT/AD/10/30 cm cabinet pull, handcrafted in engraved brass, showcases a finely executed geometric pattern, creating a refined textured effect. Its aged gold and black finish enha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Black Marble Art Deco Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual Art Deco style fireplace in black marble. The triangular, panelled jambs surmounted by panelled frieze and reeded shelf. A copy of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Engraved solid brass door handle from Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This engraved solid brass door handle embodies the timeless elegance of the Art Deco style, elevated by meticulously handcrafted details. Each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920 (Copy)
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 275 handmade antique tiles in rich yellow and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Edgar Brandt, Pair of Massive Andirons in Iron, circa 1920
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of massive andirons, circa 1920
A pair of hammered wrought iron andirons, decorated with pinnacles and scrolls. Signed.
Measures: H 80 cm (H 31...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest and "ski" legs. This Mid-century patio/outdoor lounge chair consists of an aluminum frame with decorative arms that sl...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
Engraved brass door pull from Art Deco collection, 18.5 cm x 9 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Crafted from solid engraved brass, the PT/AD/10/20 cm door pull, part of the Art Deco collection, stands out with its finely detailed pattern, playing with depth and contrast. The ag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1950 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens;
Including a folding table and 4 armchairs
Good general condition, funny patina
The ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Maison Jansen Drinks Trolley, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming wrought iron bar cart or trolley with two trays (the top one removable) in cloverleaf patterned sheet metal. Elegant and refined details: Curule-shape base, scrolling outwar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Art Deco Pair of Planters France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty pair of rotund Art Deco planters made out of cast iron (or possible cast aluminium but fairly heavy). Nice washed-out light grey patina.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Lalique Masque de Femme Fountain
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a very unique custom made fountain mask by Lalique.
"Masque de Femme", originally modeled by René Lalique for the Coutard fountain in 1935, has been realized here for insert...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti Brass Door Handle Art Deco 1930s Italian Midcentury Architecture 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing brass door handle from the late 1930s, imported from a Milanese apartment.
Its attributed to Gio Ponti but it also echoes references of Timo Sarpaneva, Ilmari Tap...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fire Andiron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fire Andiron
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chairs in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four wooden Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Black Art Deco Column Pedestal Pillar Stand with Lower Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A black gloss column pedestal pillar stand with lower shelf, Art Deco period, circa early to mid-20th century. Column is wood with a black gloss finish, tri-pod legs with Art Deco de...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Art Deco Stick Wicker 3-Piece Set by Donald Deskey / Ypsilanti Reed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding Art Deco Stick Wicker 3-Piece Garden / Patio Set by Donald Deskey for Ypsilanti Reed.. Probably the best set I have ever owned. Amazing quality and construction.oRIGINAL ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Naugahyde, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Pull Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of art deco chrome and bakelite pull handles, circa 1940s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 2"D x 1.25". #3488
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century French 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!
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Elegant French Art Deco Period Burled Wood Pedestal
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant French Art Deco period burled wood pedestal.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Burl
Antique Brass Mail Box Slot Cover, c. 1930's
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Dutch mail box slot cover, made of brass with the word Brieven which means letters. Made in the Netherlands between 1920's to 1940's.
Mail slot opening is approximately 5 i...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Garden Floor Lamp in Bronze and Zinc, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco garden floor lamp in bronze and zinc, circa 1930
Need to be reelectrified.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc, Bronze
1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 275 handmade antique tiles in rich yellow and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Cement Geisha Girl Statue two available
Located in New York, NY
Vintage poured stone statues depicting a stylized Geisha Girl, perfect to accent a garden or any ornamental outdoor space. We have two of these charming statues, both are in good con...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Art Deco Inspired Polished Cast Iron Firebasket
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco inspired polished cast iron firegrate. The obilisk columns surmounted by square finials. Plain front bars to front and shaped cast iron back behind. English, 20th century...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
1930's McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s McCoy Pottery Sunshine Yellow Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
This stunning 1930s McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter in vibrant sunshine yellow is a beautiful example of vin...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table att. to Woodard c 1930/1950's
Located in New York, NY
Chic, elegant and voguish Art Deco Mid Century wrought iron garden, patio, poolside table, attributed to Woodard Furniture, in the style of Salterini. The table is structurally sound...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Andirons in Patinated Black Enamel w/ Mirrored Seahorses
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of sculptural Art Deco andirons were realized in France circa 1930. They feature a dramatic and graphic silhouette of seahorses, rendered with amazing fidelity in...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Chenet in the Style of Sue and Mare
Located in NANTES, FR
Chenet, wrought iron fireplace log door, ar deco in the style of Sue et Mare.
Object in perfect condition.
Width: 54 cm
Height: 31 cm
Depth: 31 cm
Weight: 21KG.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Spanish Wrought Iron Planters, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of Planters / plant stands in hand forged iron, Spain 1930s-1940s.
On sale as a set.
The taller one is an Art Nouveau style Tripod plant stand in wrought iron with fo...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Gladding McBean Fountain Centerpiece Child with a Fish
Located in San Mateo, CA
Fountain center piece of a child with a fish by the California pottery company, Gladding McBean. This has a dripping aqua blue glaze with the bas...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
American Art Deco Andirons Polished Brass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual andirons-Art Deco stylized skyscraper look. Polished brass, heavy and well made.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Classic Columns in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Wall Mount Brass Bathroom Prong Dual Cup Holder & Soap Dish Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bathroom fixture was made by the Brasscrafters of the United States and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1 of the 60 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich brown and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium.
These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
This is a lovely strong copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Low Platform Coffee Table, Slabs of Antique Hardwood, Conductors Podium
Located in Miami, FL
Plinth
19th century low platform coffee table, slabs of antique hardwood. Conductors podium.
Measures: Height of legs 4.33 in.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Unique Sculptural Door Handle or Ornament in Heavy Bronze 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Door Handle or Ornament in Heavy Bronze, Presumably Dutch, 1930s.
Unique and highly sculptural, this door handle / pull / ornament presumably comes from an Art De...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Early Twentieth Century Polished Stainless Steel Fire Screens
Located in London, GB
A pair of early twentieth century polished stainless steel fire screens with Art Deco details. Fine spark mesh panel held within stainless steel frame with shaped handle and supporte...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Pair of French Verdigris Green Wrought Iron Architectural Elements, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of antique French Art Deco wrought iron architectural elements, featuring their original verdigris green finish. These free-standing pieces showcase intricate ironwork and wor...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Art Deco Keyhole Plates Polished Nickel Skyscraper
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four highly stylized skyscraper design art deco keyhole plates 19 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide. Polished nickel plated cast metal.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928
Located in Camden, ME
Albert Chase McArthur ornamental railing designed in 1928 for the Arizona Biltmore in
Phoenix, Arizona.
The elegant line of abstract A's and revers...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Leaded Stained Glass Red and Blue Parrot Bird Window Suncatcher - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Leaded Stained Glass Red and Blue Parrot Bird Window Suncatchers - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Each: 33" H x 21.75" W x 0....
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Paul Kiss 2 decorative elements Art Deco wrought iron door transom
By Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
Door transom or decorative element in wrought iron stamped P.Kiss Paris.
Around 1930.
Decor of basket of stylized flowers of very good quality and manufacture.
In perfect condition.
...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Shell Column by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shell
German Brass Watering or Lamp Oil Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Watering can with an exceptionally special and fluid design. Not only will this beauty water your plants or fill your vessel, but it will look like a piece of art sitting on y...
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20th Century German Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Iron wall decoration 1930's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco wall decoration in cast iron with great patina.
Has a dark green color and has some nice flower details in the middle of each piece.
can be used as a fence.
Dimensions are...
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1930s Belgian 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.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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.