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
Jansen France Art Deco pair obelisks in polychromed wood circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Jansen France Art deco circa 1930 pair of obelisks in polychromed wood.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Sensational Rare Hollywood Regency 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.
GG
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Rosso Verona Marble Mantel
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite early 19th century fireplace mantel.
Dimensions need to be confirmed prior buying.
In good vintage condition, normal wear and tear.
F-828-344
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
1930's Art Deco Split Reed / Stick Wicker Chair and End Table. Ypslianti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Stick Wicker /Split Reed Lounge Chair and End Table. attrib to Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co... Superior quality and construction,, Amazing design,Nice original co...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Solid Brass Gadrooned Corbel
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual Art Deco solid cast brass corbel in bell form with fluted gadrooning.
Very heavy. 20-25 pounds.
A bracket could be attached to the back so it cou...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Reclaimed Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Art Deco style burr walnut fire surround. In bold architectural form, this fireplace has a handsome understated design.
The veneered finish and thickly cast stature make...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
pair of wrought iron andirons
Located in TARBES, FR
**For Sale: Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons**
Discover this stunning pair of wrought iron andirons, also known as firedogs with bo...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$571 Sale Price
65% Off
Statue Inspired Luc Tuymans to Create His Famous Painting Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Goldscheider statue of an African warrior.
This statue inspired the artist (painter) Luc Tuymans to create his famous work (painting) ; ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Glam 5-Piece Art Deco Chrome Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A chic 5-piece chrome fireplace tool set with elegant Art Deco style.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
$1,450 / set
Four Art Deco Garden Planters in Painted Sheet Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four Art Deco garden planters in painted sheet metal.
price is for one
you can buy 1,2,3 or 4
price will be adapted
Category
1940s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,072 / item
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Arches Planters - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring bold boho vibes to your garden or home with this pair of Vintage Cast Concrete Arches Planters. Featuring striking arched designs, these sturdy planters offer a perfect blend o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1940s, Beech Flower Stand, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Cleaned and repolished with oil.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Vintage Hood for e. Frederics Hair and Scalp Treatment Vaporizer, 1930's
Located in San Francisco, CA
This hood is a remnant part of a 1930's E. Frederics Hair and Scalp Treatment Vaporizer, used in curling women's hair or creating "permanent waves" to achieve the new standard of bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestal w/ Marble Top, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco
Pedestal
Wrought Iron & Marble
France, circa 1920s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 30.5 inches
Top diameter: 12.25 inches
Base width: 11.75 inches
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco or Machine Age Donald Deskey Style Solid Brass Streamlined Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Donald Deskey style classic Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline design solid brass andirons. Very heavy and well made, with slight patina to brass. These also favor a Walter...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,978 / set
3 French Art Deco Iron Swag Planters
Located in Queens, 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
$3,250 / item
Orchies Planter/Cachepot of the Art Deco Period
By Orchies
Located in Vienna, AT
This large cachepot of the Art Deco period impresses with strong contrasts and warm deep colors based on a light relief structure. The Orchies Majolica ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Art Deco fireplace screen made of hand forged steel with decorative floral motifs. Circa 1940s.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Classical shaped Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this classically shaped garden urn. Often used as memorials, this piece was purchased from an estate in the deep South.
An impressive statement piece for the garden, this large metal vessel...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Iron Fire Grate with Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco 3-piece iron fire grate comprised of a curved iron slat grate resting on two independent andirons.
Condition consistent with use."
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Modern Classic Column Large in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered pedestal features a sleek, hand-crafted white sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Pair of Modern Classic Columns in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered pedestal features a sleek, hand-crafted black sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Copper and Brass Watering Can by Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco copper and brass watering can c.1930's, Chase USA. This piece features a copper body and brass handle and spout. Vessel is impressed with [Chase USA] and feature the Chase M...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set The Stands of the Companion set are mad
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Iron Dutch Girl and Boy Companion Set
The Stands of the Companion set are made in Cast iron, on the back of each hangs 3 pieces, tongs and hearth brush, poker and shovel
This is ...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful, hand-painted screen door, fantasy-like, Depicting Buffalo, New York Central Terminal, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, ai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
5 Foot Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Standing at 5 feet tall, both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Am...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,800 / item
Pair of French Art Deco Corinthian Column Taborets
Located in Queens, 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
Art Deco Silver Plated Woman
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco silver plated metal figure of woman in dress (fire screen)
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver Plate
Mill Transport Cart - NEPTUN KOMÁROV, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition, shows signs of use
Functional
Wormholes - inactive
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
1930's Art Deco Stick wICKER / Split Reed Center / Cocktail Table, Ypsilanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Deco Stick wICKER / Split Reed Center / Cocktail Table, Ypsilanti,, Amazing quality and construction,, Wonderful design / patina. Great color.. (possibly repaint...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Laminate
Pair of Large Art Deco Andirons
Located in Buchanan, NY
1920s American pair of patinated bronze andirons.
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price / set
57% Off
1930s Art Deco Style Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Godshill, 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Fireback Figural Foundry Worker Depiction
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare antique cast iron fireback depicting foundry workers. Item features heavy cast iron construction, three impressive relief cast figures of male foundry workers, green finish, weighs approximate 100 lbs., very rare antique item...
Category
19th Century American Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$2,100 / item
Brass and Red Rope Barrier a Useful Piece from an Old Theatre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Red Rope Barrier
A useful piece from an Old Theatre, the barrier is 2 brass columns with a red rope to joining them
The posts are 42” high and 11” in diameter at the...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Arts Deco Chrome Fire Screen An attractive design and a statement piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts Deco Chrome Fire Screen
An attractive design and statement piece, the screen is a classic of its time with an odeon fan to the front with angular decorative motifs at the top...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
$10,000 / set
Rare 1922 Hand Painted Hungarian Hand Painted Security Anti Looting Door Hungry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
...
Category
1920s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,307 Sale Price
30% Off
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"
Opening ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Art Deco Odeon Style Chrome Fender
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
1920s Edwardian Style Oak Door with Frame & Architrave
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A strong and substantial reclaimed 1920s Edwardian style oak door suitable for interior or exterior use. This sturdy antique oak door includes an original frame and architrave for bo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Weathered Garden Bird Bath with a Small Child
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Garden Bird Bath with a Small Child
Weathered Garden Bird Bath with a Small Child Playing in the Water, a lovely piece which holds a little water for splashing
The Bath i...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Art Deco Virgin, 1930, Sign : T. Fosca , Foundry: Gottuzzo Y Piana
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Virgin
Sign : T. Fosca
Foundry: Gottuzzo y Piana
Material: silver plated bronze
The foundry was founded in 1884, during the presidency of Julio Roca in Buenos Aires, Argentina b...
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1830s Argentine Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
Category
1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
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
$7,420 / set
Art Deco Aluminum And Pyrex Glass Subway Light Covers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectual, art deco, subway light covers feature tubular aluminum frames with ribbed diffused, Pyrex glass shades segmented into 4 one foot sections by...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Donald Deskey Complete Vintage Fireplace Set
Located in North Miami, FL
A Donald Deskey fireplace set which includes the screen, tools and stand, andirons. This is the sabre design by Deskey and in wonderful original c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
$7,200 / set
French Art Deco Firegrate in Steel, First Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed of steel and depicting leaping stags, having four bars between shaped supports.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Original Art Deco Polished Aluminium Fire Basket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large scale original Art Deco period fire basket constructed from cast aluminium with a polished finish, attributed to Bratt Colbran.
Dating from the early 20th century, this...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1931 Art Deco Philadelphia Civic Center Corbin Bronze Push Plate
Located in New York, NY
1931 Corbin signed Art Deco bronze push plate with emblem and lock insert salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Salvaged by Olde Good Things f...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Marble Gilt Bronze Porcelain Romantic Painted Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 20th century circa 1920s French marble and gilt bronze pedestal pillars with hand painted porcelain bodies depicting lo...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$4,842 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Folding Copper and Fine Mesh Spark Fire Guard This very useful spark guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folding Copper and Fine Mesh Spark Fire Guard
This very useful spark guard has a copper frame and a fine mesh infill, it has the added advantage that it folds flat for storage, and...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
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 Fire Fender
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Art Deco period nickle plated steel and bronze fire fender.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$4,750
Antique Art Deco Siena Marble Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant antique art deco Siena marble fireplace. Beautifully crafted in an architectural style, this fireplace has a timeless design and golden tone, perfect for contemporary and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
Category
1830s French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
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 abstract vertical form made up of a series of rings, with circles clustering together making ball-like formations at the top and lower ends, and supported with a larger ring-shaped base. Within the center of this column-like structure, more circular rings are set in horizontal fashion, appearing to be suspended, reminiscent of steps connecting to upper and lower sections. This piece has been constructed of iron and has a wonderfully aged patina. This whimsical French sculpture would not only be fantastic on a patio, but also a great way to fill an otherwise bare corner in your home with great height, texture and conversational...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Godshill, 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
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.
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