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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Pair of Modern Classic Columns 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
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...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Coral Flamingo Centerpiece and Planter, Cowan Pottery, Ohio, USA, 1928-1931. Marked "COWAN" under flamingo.
Waylande Desantis Gregory (1905 Baxter Springs, Kansas – 1971, New Jersey) was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculpture, such as the Fountain of the Atoms and Light Dispelling Darkness, which had hitherto not been possible. He also developed revolutionary glazing and processing methods, and was a seminal figure in the studio glass movement.
The Cowan Pottery Studio was founded by R. Guy Cowan in Lakewood, Ohio, United States in 1912. It moved to Rocky River, Ohio in 1920, and operated until 1931, when the financial stress of the Great Depression resulted in its bankruptcy. Cowan Pottery produced both artistic and commercial work in a variety of styles influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Deco, Chinese ceramics, and modern sculpture.
During its two decades of operation, a number of well-known Cleveland School artists worked with Cowan at the studio: Elizabeth Anderson, Arthur Eugene Baggs, Alexander Blazys, Paul Bogatay, Edris Eckhardt, Waylande Gregory, A. Drexler Jacobson, among many others. With the exception of Guy Cowan, himself, Waylande Gregory designed more pieces for the pottery than anyone else.
Gregory joined R. Guy Cowan in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, in 1928, where he became the leading sculptor of the Cowan Pottery studio. Unlike his contemporaries at Cowan Pottery, who were primarily influenced by Viennese modern...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1830s French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
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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...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of French 20th Century Metal Ballustrades
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French 20th Century, curved metal balustrades with arrow detail.
The arrow heads and feathered ends are gilded.
Very chic and stately.
Please note the measurements are per se...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of reclaimed pier caps in the form of bronze Art Deco lanterns dating from the early 20th century. You can just imagine these pier caps as an ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Tall Metal Wrapped Mirror Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra tall vintage mirror panels wrapped in hammered metal. Available as set of 3 or individually.
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
2 Garden Pots in White Painted Concrete, Black Striped, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 garden pots in white painted concrete, black striped.
wear and tear
circa 1930/1950.
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Torch Form Architectural Details
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid bronze with natural aged verdigris surface.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Attributed Raymond Subes Iron Panel (2 Available)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hand forged iron panels, circa 1945, attributed Raymond Subes. Two available, each about 5’ tall and 12” wide.
Priced per panel.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Art Deco Glass and Chrome Birdcage
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique glass and chrome birdcage in distinctive streamline Art Deco style is a whimsical decorative piece. With or without a bird, the piece has a smal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
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.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Art Deco Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Art Deco marble fireplace with a French Louis XV influence. The jambs with carved inner rope moulding, carved wreaths and ber...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
"Chester" Pedestal Sink made of Verde Alpi Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pedestal, crafted from Verde Alpi marble, exudes a sense of timeless elegance that recalls elements of Art Deco design. Its striking geometric pattern of diamond-shaped carvings emphasizes symmetry and precision, characteristic of the 1920s and 1930s aesthetic. The rich green tones of the marble, interwoven with subtle veining, add depth and a natural allure to the piece, while the polished finish brings out the stone's innate beauty. The pedestal’s cylindrical...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Rattan Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco rattan armchairs, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Shoe Shop Mirror Advertising Sign, A S & Sons Shore Pedic Shoes
Located in Godshill, 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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Art Deco Coastal Andirons in Hammered Nickel Plated Iron, c. 1980's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant fireplace andirons with coastal design featuring stylized shell and wave motifs. Handcrafted from hammered steel and cast iron, features pierced metal cut-outs with nickel p...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Czech White Beech Artdeco Étagère, 1930s, Original Well Preserved Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Bauhaus étagère
Perfect original condition.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
ORIGINAL RESTORED ART DECO ZOORAY HiGHLAND TERRIER SCOTTIE DOG ELECTRIC HEATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this exquisite totally original fully restored Art Deco Zooray Highland Terrier electric heater...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Pedestal Art deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Art Deco Polished Steel Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Art Deco burnished steel fire grate. Pairing function with form, this fire grate has a dramatic and imposing design that instils any period home with grandeur.
This handso...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Metal
2 enamelled terracotta caryatids circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 enamelled terracotta caryatids circa 1930
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, Sign, Wright Soc. Anon
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar
Style: Art Deco
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vint...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Mirror
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
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Fire Fender
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Art Deco period nickle plated steel and bronze fire fender.
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
France Armchair, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
They 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 questions we are at your dispo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France
By P. Fargette
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Maison Pierre Fargette, a Parisian lighting design house
Material: chromed bronze
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
To take care of your property and ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window of Jesus Christ
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Jesus alongside the quote "I have set an example for you”. The vivid and bright col...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
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...
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Early 20th Century Hungarian Enamel Kosher Butcher Shop Sign
Located in New York, NY
Heavy and massive enamel Kosher butcher shop sign, Budapest, Hungary, circa 1920.
White, blue, and red enamel over iron, inscribed in the middle :"Or...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Polished Iron Andirons in the Art Deco Style
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual pair of Art Deco style andirons in polished iron. Each piece has double finials on the front as well as a lower center finial. The a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Black Marble Shell Fireplace: Deep Gloss
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enrich your living space with the timeless allure of our Black Antique Circular Fireplace. Restored and repolished with extreme care, this fireplace exudes an unmistakable sense of history and elegance.
This beautiful mantel is perfect for creating a working fireplace inside., adding not only warmth and comfort to your interior, but also a touch of sophistication. The front is adorned by a beautifully detailed shell, while the legs of the fireplace are at a refined 45-degree angle, creating a unique visual appeal.
Whether you have a classic decor or pursue a more contemporary style, this antique wrap-around fireplace fits effortlessly into a variety of interior designs. The deep black of the fireplace creates a strong visual contrast and can serve as the perfect focal point of any room.
This antique fireplace has been re-polished by us and has a beautiful deep shine.
On my website you will find a wonderful selection of fully restored antique fireplaces, available directly from stock. For your convenience, the fireplaces are already pre-assembled, making transportation and installation easy.
Our meticulous restoration includes thorough cleaning and reapplication of a marble wax coating, restoring the fireplace to its original deep luster. This maintenance-free marble wax not only provides protection from dirt and water, but also accentuates the natural beauty of the fireplace.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Renzo van...
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19th Century French Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Chromed Andirons for A. Schultz
By A. Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of chromed steel and wrought iron andirons, with "pawn" uprights on bullnose rectangular bases with ball feet. Manufactured in 1924.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Two Pairs of Art Deco Cantilevered Spring Steel & Iron Lounge Chairs C1948
By Howell Mfg.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two pairs of extra strong spring cantilevered lounge chairs from the Art Deco period. No Cushions, but an easy find online. Replace with your own taste and style. Solid iron & steel ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, 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.